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St Theresa’s Parish Plimmerton Newsletter

Parish Priest

Father Maurice Carmody, 4/10 James Street. Phone: 233 2080 E: maurice.carmodypp@gmail.com

Office Office Hours

210 St Andrews Road, Plimmerton p (04) 233 1279 e st.theresas@xtra.co.nz w www.plimmertoncatholic.org.nz Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri - 11am-4pm

Reconciliation By appointment St Theresa’s School James Street, Plimmerton p (04) 233 8093 Bishop Viard College St Vincent de Paul Shop

Mission Statement

20 Kenepuru Drive, Porirua p (04) 237 5248 18 Mungavin Ave, Porirua p (04) 237 5968 Our Parish is a Eucharistic Community that aspires to express the compassion of Christ. We invite you to walk with us. Naumai, haere mai.

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT 4 MARCH 2018

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Readings

4 March First Reading

Second Reading Gospel

Exodus 20:1-17 Corinthians 1:22-25

John 2:12-25

11 March First Reading

Second Reading Gospel

Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23 Ephesians 2:4-10

John 3:14-21

PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK – AT ST. THERESA’S CHURCH

MON 05 – 10 am Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion followed by Adoration until 3:30pm TUES 06 –No Liturgy of the Word

7:30pm Liturgy Committee meeting in the upstairs lounge WED 07 – 11am Anointing Mass followed by lunch in the hall

6:30pm Parish Leadership Team meet at the Bryant’s THURS 08 – 9:30am Buddy Mass in the Hall 11am Eucharist at Harbourview Rest home

7:30pm RCIA meet in upstairs lounge FRI 09 –9:30am Eucharist

9:50am SVDP meet in the upstairs lounge 7pm Stations of the Cross

Sat 10 - 6pm Vigil Sun 11 – 4th Sunday of Lent

9:30am Eucharist 10:45am – 3rd Session of Sacramental Programme in hall – Reconciliation

1:30pm Working Bee at the front of the Church

Dear Parishioners, As I type this, Joss is working at the other end of the table in my flat. Her spirit of adaptability is truly amazing; as is her dedication to the on-going functioning of our parish. Thanks so much Joss. It’s been quite a week in the parish centre! The Council Building Inspectors have discovered more problems with the wooden framing behind the cladding and

large sections of it will need to be replaced. The concrete paving at the front entrance no longer meets building

standards and, it too, must be removed and replaced. As you might imagine, the noise and dust have made it impossible to continue working there for the time being. Our Resource Committee has met to discuss the much increased cost which all this implies and as soon as we have exact details, a report and possible plan of action to raise funds will be given at our Sunday Masses. In the meantime, let us continue on our Lenten journey remembering that, while buildings are important, what matters most is our relationship with the Lord and the living out of our Christian values wherever we happen to be. God bless, Fr Maurice.

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THANK YOU to all those who came along to the Youth Proclaimer Formation afternoon last Sunday, and

especially to those who have committed to preparing for the Youth Stations of the Cross on Friday 23rd March. Please arrive at the Church on that day at 6.00pm. To the young people : remember to practice practice practice – as you prepare to take on the person of someone who was in the crowd on ‘that’ Friday long ago and journey the way of the Cross in 2018. If you have any queries please ring Jude on 021 502 853 A special thanks to Bryce Watkins for prepping our BBQ

tea for us. Jude

MORNING TEA ON SUNDAY. We would like to encourage you stay and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee after Mass on Sunday. Take this time to talk to someone you haven’t met before and enjoy time

with others in the Parish. To keep building our community we need to reach out to others and not be afraid to say hi – but we need you to come along to get to know you.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS Stations of the Cross will be led by Gill Schaap on the Friday the 9th at 7.00pm. This will be a child-friendly contemplative prayer time based on one

of the stations. Everyone is welcome. ROSARY at the Barbers 31 Gray Street Pukerua Bay Tuesday March 13th at 7.30 pm. All welcome. ph (04) 2399528, email jd.fam@xtra.co.nz

Dates for your 2018 diary: March 7th – 11am Anointing Mass followed by Parish Lunch in the hall March 24th – St. Theresa’s Catholic School Gala. March 29th – Holy Thursday

March 30th – Good Friday April 1st – Easter Sunday April 25th – 7 pm ANZAC day Mass

We would like to thank fellow parishioners and friends for their congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of our Golden Wedding last weekend. You have been a

great support over the years to our Sacrament of Marriage, thank you. God bless. Geoff and Louise Shirkey

PASSIONIST FAMILY NEWS. PATH –are going to Mini putt in Porirua. KAOS are having a brunch/pool party at 11am at the Ludgate family’s home on Sunday 4th

March.

ST THERESA’S SCHOOL CARNIVAL is on 24 March and that we are looking for any unwanted goods or clothing that could be sold there. The sheds at the school will be

open Sundays after Mass, between 10.30 and 11.30am. WORKING BEE – The grounds of the Church are looking much unloved and we have a wedding here on the 17th March. We are

calling people to a working bee down at the Church on Sunday 11th March at 1:30pm to do the gardens and tidy up the hedge. Please come down and support us and bring tools and gloves with you. We have the skip the builders are using so we don’t need a trailer.

AN INVITATION FROM RUSTY NORRIS. Are you interested in going along to hear a dynamic US piano duo Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe thrill you

with an extreme style and repertoire that includes variations on Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah”. Michael Fowler Centre, March 17th. Join Rusty and enjoy the night – it will beat telly. Contact 233 8686.

Those who are sick: Kate Pryor, Eileen Wells Remember: Margaret Murray, Nick Cosma and Nela Cosma (Mirela's brother and sister in law), Alice Thompson.

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MOVIE NIGHT FUNDRAISER You are invited to a fundraiser for audio processing assessment and audio retraining therapy costs for Dante – a child at St. Theresa’s Catholic school. SUNDAY 8th April at 7:30pm. Tickets $20Please

contact Waihoroi via email (waihoroi78@gmail.com) or text (0278460394) to book a ticket.

BISHOP VIARD COLLEGE 50th Jubilee, Labour Weekend 2018. A weekend of celebration is planned for October 19-21 and all past pupils, staff and friends of the College interested in receiving information about this event are invited to email Phil at philjoconnell@gmail.com .

A CARING SPACE We offer this breathing space for all who care for a loved one, a chance to step away for a few hours. It is an opportunity to gently

explore, together with God, the way this role is changing your life, hopes, dreams and perspectives and above all the relationship with the one you care for. Led by Gill Schaap and Veronica Parton at the Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine St., Island Bay, Wellington on Monday 19th March Time: 11am - 2pm. Cost $10. Please register with Veronica Parton 021 238 6675 or email vjpdap@gmail.com

NEW BISHOP OF DUNEDIN

Pope Francis has appointed Father Michael Dooley as the new Bishop of the Dunedin Diocese. Bishop-Elect Michael will be the seventh Bishop of Dunedin and succeeds Bishop Colin Campbell who has served in this role for almost 14

years. Please keep him in your prayers.

40 Days for Life is under way: Please keep the prayers up for the abortion vulnerable, the abortion wounded and those promoting and

providing abortions in our city. Vigil Hours outside Wellington Hospital: Tuesday to Friday 8am to 4pm; Mondays and Saturdays 8 am to Noon and Sundays 1 to 4 pm. Please come out and show your support for life. Sign up for an hour at www.fli.org.nz/40daysforlife or Txt: 0275112205

ST MARY'S COLLEGE SECOND HAND UNIFORM SHOP St. Mary’s PTFA have set up a second-hand uniform shop. We aim to assist families to meet their costs by providing access to reasonably priced second-hand garments. To do this we need donations of uniform items. We would also be happy to sell old junior maths calculators .All proceeds of the sales will be used to fund improvements at the school. If you have any SMC clothing in a reasonable condition, which you no longer require, we would be very keen to hear from you, and we can collect! Please contact Marie, marieheff@gmail.com if you can help us out. Thanks.

SEE THE NOTICE BOARD

February Newsletter from the Cardinal

Prison Ministry advertisemen

Joshua Catholic Men’s Fellowship Wellington Come along and join us on Thursday 15th of March 2018

at 7:30pm for fellowship and prayer in CONNOLLY HALL, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon (behind Sacred Heart Cathedral). Speaker: Fr Kevin Connors, breaking open the Joshua theme for 2018: "Stay Connected to Christ" Want to know more? Ring Steve Ready (04) 970-7715 or 027-356-9555 or email: scjready@gmail.com

ENGAGED ENCOUNTER is a weekend experience for couples intending to be married, Weekends scheduled for 2018 are: 17 - 18

March, 14 - 15 July, 3 - 4 November 2018. Venue: Presbytery, 301 Karori Road, Karori, Wellington. For more details go to the website at http://www.cee-wellington.co.nz or phone Kate & Simon Olsen Telephone 801 6192, or email Simon and Kate at simonolsen@gmail.com

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Service Rosters for 10/11 March – 4th Sunday of Lent

Mass Time: 6:00 pm 9:30 am

Sacristan Kelly Ross Paul Geoghegan

Greeters Larsen Family Anne Dodds

Data Projectionist Ken Matheson Phoebe McClean

Welcomer /Prayers of

Faithful Jude McKee Maurice Foote

Altar Servers Josh Davitt

Leo Hutchins

Jasmine Watkins

Euan Watkins

Karanga

Children’s Liturgy Libby Baker

Proclaimer of The Word Noemi Thomas Vince O’Sullivan

Offertory Procession Patricia & Tony Maher Linda Cound & Erin O’Brien

Extra-Ordinary

Ministers of Holy

Communion

Maryanne McKennie

Mike Montgomery

Mandy Keen

Ange Reiher

Klara Noldan

Deana Collis

Sef Truyens

Sharon O’Meagher

Helena Quinn

Paul Kerr

Communion to the Sick Jude McKee

Hospitality Jude McKee / Trish Forde

Flowers Altar Society Klara Noldan

Church Cleaning Samuel Clark Rosary Statue (wk fm)