We the people of God led and inspired by the Holy Spirit fed by the Word and the Eucharist strive to share our faith and live our

lives daily as disciples of Christ

CALLED GIFTED SENT FORTH

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)

The Scriptures today speak of movement and searching

The people of Israel Ephesus Capernaum New Zealand have been on a journey through many cross-roads some of them with sign-posts pointing the wrong way

Our common destination is ldquoThe City of Godrdquo We have taken wrong turns at times listened to blind guides and ended up lost and weary How can we know the right way and find food for the journey that will nourish Where is Jesus to be found

On our road of life there can be wilderness times Times of aimless wandering Times when we try to fill our emptiness with what doesnrsquot satisfy Sometimes we do manage to stay on the Way taking steps that lead to life

Our hearts are full of questions for God What must we do What sign will you give us What work will you do But when God answers are we ready to believe

And God has some questions for us ldquoWill you follow my law or not Do you believe in the One I have sent Why are you looking for me Have you seen the signs

What kind of bread are we looking for Our Sunday gathering is a precious time to take a pause on the road rest in the Spirit and be nourished with the Word of Life and the Bread of Life Fr Michael

41 Britannia Street Petone PO Box 33143 Wellington Mail Centre Lower Hutt 5045 Telephone (04) 9717885

Emailholyspiritparish41gmailcom Website wwwholyspiritnz

1 AUGUST 2021 Exodus 162-412-15 Ephesians 4 1720-24 Gospel John 624-35

Parish Notices REMINDER Although we are now back to Alert Level 1 please remember and be reminded to use the tracer app or sign the form available in front of the Churchoffice be vigilant in hand washing and stay home if feeling unwell BAPTISM PREPARATION SESSION The next Baptism preparation session will be held on Thursday 5th August 2021 (first Thursday of the month) in the Petone Presbytery Meeting Room 41 Britannia St Petone (back of Sacred Heart Church) 700pm Parents wishing to have their child baptized are invited to attend If you wish to attend the session please register by contacting the Parish Office on 971 7885

Responsorial Psalm The Lord gave them bread from heaven

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK Please remember these and other sick people of the Parish in your prayers

Lena Barnao Brother James Joan Hall Michael amp Anne Wheeler

Rosa Marie Santos Lie Perez Margaret Tinney Helapia Teofilo

Tim Heath Helen Thomson Margaret Smith Monty Garrick Eileen Dellabarca Mary Fagan

Niamh Quinn Niko Perez Valelia Lafaele Etuale Perez

Bill S Matalena Lemoto Cathy amp Joe Richardson

Zmerid Bakhos Julie Soane Fetu Perez Hililo Savelio Ana Pereira Kathy Gill

JoJi Noche Nathan Lysaght Owen Hessian

Leota Toluao Osa Faamao Anau Patemus Sialau (Samoa)

If you know of anyone who is confined to their home or who needs a visit with

Holy Communion please advise the Parish Office

(9717885)

REST IN PEACE Please remember in your prayers the

souls of our recently deceased Matthew Desmond Alan Little

Helapia Teosilo (Mother of Pele McKee) May they rest in Godrsquos eternal peace

ANNIVERSARIES

We remember and pray at all Masses for our loved family members friends and parishioners whose anniversaries

occur about this time

Bernard Hill Shirley Oatham May they rest in Godrsquos eternal peace

Eternal Rest grant to them O Lord and

let perpetual light shine upon them

May the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God

rest in peace

In Our Prayers

PARISH SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME 2021 Please remember in your prayers all the children and their families caregivers and sponsors who are participating in our Parish Sacramental Programmes as they continue on their journey to receiving the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Communion this year WEEKLY COLLECTION 25 July 2021 - $232420 Thank you for your support This does not include Automatic Payments PLANNED GIVING TO THE PARISH We encourage parishioners to support the life and ministry of the Parish of the Holy Spirit ndash Te Wairua Tapu through making your weekly offering by automatic payment Automatic payment contributions make it easier for us to plan our activities and to budget for expenses more accurately If you would like to sign up to our planned giving programme please contact the parish office at (04) 971 7885 for more information

For those who are already in our planned giving using envelopes we encourage you to go on Automatic Payment Our bank account number is BNZ 02 054 0049224 00 and put your name and PG number as reference

As you know all banks have phased out the use of cheques by the end of July 2021 and so this is a good opportunity for current and prospective planned givers to consider automatic payment

Your financial contribution is very much appreciated SPIRITED A group for young musicians in Intermediate and older Our next jam session is on Sunday 8th August from 1115 to 1pm at OLR Church We break halfway through for lunch (please bring a koha) We listen to and play Christian and mainstream music Contact lucynzteachergmailcom for more info

WELCOM Is the official monthly newspaper of the Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington and the Diocese of Palmerston North and is free in all parish churches and schools in the two dioceses

As well as reporting on activities that occur in the two dioceses WelCom aims to present educative and thought-provoking articles about the Church in the world

The August issue is available this weekend Donrsquot forget to pick up your lsquofreersquo copy PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday 3rd August at 700pm at OLR Waiwhetu

REMINDER

Although we are in the middle of Winter when our power usage understandably increases our Parish electricity consumption has

increased enormously from last year

PLEASE REMEMBER TO TURN OFF HEATING SYSTEMS BEFORE CLOSING OUR PARISH CHURCHES

Parish Notices REMINDER Although we are now back to Alert Level 1 please remember and be reminded to use the tracer app or sign the form available in front of the Churchoffice be vigilant in hand washing and stay home if feeling unwell BAPTISM PREPARATION SESSION The next Baptism preparation session will be held on Thursday 5th August 2021 (first Thursday of the month) in the Petone Presbytery Meeting Room 41 Britannia St Petone (back of Sacred Heart Church) 700pm Parents wishing to have their child baptized are invited to attend If you wish to attend the session please register by contacting the Parish Office on 971 7885

Responsorial Psalm The Lord gave them bread from heaven

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK Please remember these and other sick people of the Parish in your prayers

Lena Barnao Brother James Joan Hall Michael amp Anne Wheeler

Rosa Marie Santos Lie Perez Margaret Tinney Helapia Teofilo

Tim Heath Helen Thomson Margaret Smith Monty Garrick Eileen Dellabarca Mary Fagan

Niamh Quinn Niko Perez Valelia Lafaele Etuale Perez

Bill S Matalena Lemoto Cathy amp Joe Richardson

Zmerid Bakhos Julie Soane Fetu Perez Hililo Savelio Ana Pereira Kathy Gill

JoJi Noche Nathan Lysaght Owen Hessian

Leota Toluao Osa Faamao Anau Patemus Sialau (Samoa)

If you know of anyone who is confined to their home or who needs a visit with

Holy Communion please advise the Parish Office

(9717885)

REST IN PEACE Please remember in your prayers the

souls of our recently deceased Matthew Desmond Alan Little

Helapia Teosilo (Mother of Pele McKee) May they rest in Godrsquos eternal peace

ANNIVERSARIES

We remember and pray at all Masses for our loved family members friends and parishioners whose anniversaries

occur about this time

Bernard Hill Shirley Oatham May they rest in Godrsquos eternal peace

Eternal Rest grant to them O Lord and

let perpetual light shine upon them

May the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God

rest in peace

In Our Prayers

PARISH SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME 2021 Please remember in your prayers all the children and their families caregivers and sponsors who are participating in our Parish Sacramental Programmes as they continue on their journey to receiving the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Communion this year WEEKLY COLLECTION 25 July 2021 - $232420 Thank you for your support This does not include Automatic Payments PLANNED GIVING TO THE PARISH We encourage parishioners to support the life and ministry of the Parish of the Holy Spirit ndash Te Wairua Tapu through making your weekly offering by automatic payment Automatic payment contributions make it easier for us to plan our activities and to budget for expenses more accurately If you would like to sign up to our planned giving programme please contact the parish office at (04) 971 7885 for more information

For those who are already in our planned giving using envelopes we encourage you to go on Automatic Payment Our bank account number is BNZ 02 054 0049224 00 and put your name and PG number as reference

As you know all banks have phased out the use of cheques by the end of July 2021 and so this is a good opportunity for current and prospective planned givers to consider automatic payment

Your financial contribution is very much appreciated SPIRITED A group for young musicians in Intermediate and older Our next jam session is on Sunday 8th August from 1115 to 1pm at OLR Church We break halfway through for lunch (please bring a koha) We listen to and play Christian and mainstream music Contact lucynzteachergmailcom for more info

WELCOM Is the official monthly newspaper of the Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington and the Diocese of Palmerston North and is free in all parish churches and schools in the two dioceses

As well as reporting on activities that occur in the two dioceses WelCom aims to present educative and thought-provoking articles about the Church in the world

The August issue is available this weekend Donrsquot forget to pick up your lsquofreersquo copy PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday 3rd August at 700pm at OLR Waiwhetu

REMINDER

Although we are in the middle of Winter when our power usage understandably increases our Parish electricity consumption has

increased enormously from last year

PLEASE REMEMBER TO TURN OFF HEATING SYSTEMS BEFORE CLOSING OUR PARISH CHURCHES

PARISH SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME 2021 Please remember in your prayers all the children and their families caregivers and sponsors who are participating in our Parish Sacramental Programmes as they continue on their journey to receiving the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Communion this year WEEKLY COLLECTION 25 July 2021 - $232420 Thank you for your support This does not include Automatic Payments PLANNED GIVING TO THE PARISH We encourage parishioners to support the life and ministry of the Parish of the Holy Spirit ndash Te Wairua Tapu through making your weekly offering by automatic payment Automatic payment contributions make it easier for us to plan our activities and to budget for expenses more accurately If you would like to sign up to our planned giving programme please contact the parish office at (04) 971 7885 for more information

For those who are already in our planned giving using envelopes we encourage you to go on Automatic Payment Our bank account number is BNZ 02 054 0049224 00 and put your name and PG number as reference

As you know all banks have phased out the use of cheques by the end of July 2021 and so this is a good opportunity for current and prospective planned givers to consider automatic payment

Your financial contribution is very much appreciated SPIRITED A group for young musicians in Intermediate and older Our next jam session is on Sunday 8th August from 1115 to 1pm at OLR Church We break halfway through for lunch (please bring a koha) We listen to and play Christian and mainstream music Contact lucynzteachergmailcom for more info

WELCOM Is the official monthly newspaper of the Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington and the Diocese of Palmerston North and is free in all parish churches and schools in the two dioceses

As well as reporting on activities that occur in the two dioceses WelCom aims to present educative and thought-provoking articles about the Church in the world

The August issue is available this weekend Donrsquot forget to pick up your lsquofreersquo copy PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday 3rd August at 700pm at OLR Waiwhetu

REMINDER

Although we are in the middle of Winter when our power usage understandably increases our Parish electricity consumption has

increased enormously from last year

PLEASE REMEMBER TO TURN OFF HEATING SYSTEMS BEFORE CLOSING OUR PARISH CHURCHES

DAILY READINGS FOR THIS WEEK

August 2 Num 11 4-15 Mt 14 13-21 3 Num 12 1-13 Mt 14 22-36 4 Num 13 1-225-14 126-29 34-

35 Mt 15 21-28 5 Num 1-13 Mt 16 13-23 6 Dan 7 9-10 13-14 or 2 Pet 1 16-

19 Mk 9 2-10

7 Deut 6 4-13 Mt 17 14-20 8 1 Kg 19 4-8 Eph 430 ndash 52 Jn 641-51

NEXT SUNDAYrsquoS READINGS 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time First reading Kings 19 4-8 Strengthened by the food he walked to the mountain of the Lord Second reading Ephesians 4 30 ndash 52 Walk in love just as Christ

Gospel John 6 41-51 I am the living bread that came down from heaven

Readings

SACRED HEART PETONE CONFIRMATION - SUNDAY 1 AUGUST 530PM We pray for the 56 children who are to be confirmed at the 530pm Mass by Cardinal John Dew SENIORSrsquo MASS Wednesday 4 August 1000am - Everyone welcome REMINDER ndash PARKING It has been observed lately that cars are parked in the driveway to the Presbytery Kindly be reminded that AT ANY TIME NO CAR IS ALLOWED TO PARK IN THE DRIVEWAY DRIVEWAYS MUST BE CLEAR AT ALL TIMES

OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY WAIWHETU SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME Our Lady of the Rosary School has 46 candidates in the Sacramental Programme for 2021 Please keep them in your prayers as they prepare for Confirmation scheduled for Thursday 12 August 600pm Enrolments for 2022 close on 31st August 2021 If your child is turning 5 in 2022 and you are intending to enrol your child at OLRS please collect an enrolment form (if you donrsquot already have one) from the office OR if you know of other family members or friends who have children who are turning 5 in 2022 and are interested please get them to contact the school office to book an appointment regarding their childrsquos enrolment SAN ANTONIO EASTBOURNE WELCOME The parish warmly welcomes Mrs Lindsey Dailly the new Principal of San Antonio School Eastbourne We hope you will enjoy your new role within the school community

Archdiocesan Events

ASSISTANCE TO THE PEOPLE OF WESTPORT AND MARLBOROUGH The people of Westport and Marlborough are facing a difficult time cleaning up after the floods The damage to homes is heart-breaking If you wish to donate money to help you can do so either through the Buller Mayoral Relief Fund (Account No 03-1354-0583471-00) or through the Archdiocese of Wellington (Account No 02-0536-0003306-13) with code rdquoWestportrdquo Please email adwaccountswncatholicorgnz if you would like a receipt ADW LITURGY WORKSHOPS lsquoPrayer of the Faithfulrsquo Workshop Thursday August 5th 2021 St Theresarsquos Plimmerton 7-830pm Tea and Coffee available from 630pm To register please contact Chris at 04 496-1706 or email cwalkerdinewncatholicorgnz

Sat 4th Sept RETREAT FOR FATHERS ON FATHERrsquoS DAY WEEKEND A day of reflection based on Pope Francisrsquo letter lsquoPatris Cordersquo in the year of St Joseph Speaker Chris Duthie-Jung director of Church Mission Archdiocese of Wellington 10am-330pm Our Ladyrsquos Home of Compassion Rhine St Island Bay To register contact Family Ministry by Fri 27th Aug 2021lhenselwncatholicorgnz or 04 496 1715 021 164 5800

September 25th ldquoThe Sacramentsrdquo Workshop 200pm-330pm Sacred Heart Petone

For all workshops please register with Chris Walkerdine at cwalkerdinewncatholicorgnz or telephone (04)-496-1706 ST CATHERINErsquoS COLLEGE AUCTION NIGHT At the school in Kilbirnie 7pm Friday 6 August NZ Art food amp drink accommodation experiences and a set of fitted hearing aids available for bids Tickets $30 each including light supper and a welcome drink Bar available Email stcatherinescollegeptagmailcom or go to wwwtrybookingconzHYY TAIZEacute PRAYER Friday 6 August 7pm A reflective time with simple songs and scripture that brings us to stillness and silence 7pmndash8pm The Chapel of Our Lady of Compassion 2 Rhine St Island Bay Wellington Ph (04) 383-7769 A QUIET DAY WITH SUZANNE AUBERT Thursday 12 August A time for gentle reflection on insights from the life and works of Venerable Suzanne Aubert A simple lunch is provided or bring your own There is no fee however a koha is greatly appreciated 10am-2pm The Chapel of Our Lady of Compassion 2 Rhine St Island Bay Wellington Registration required email srsuecompassionorgnz or ph (04) 383-7769

Archdiocesan Events

ASSISTANCE TO THE PEOPLE OF WESTPORT AND MARLBOROUGH The people of Westport and Marlborough are facing a difficult time cleaning up after the floods The damage to homes is heart-breaking If you wish to donate money to help you can do so either through the Buller Mayoral Relief Fund (Account No 03-1354-0583471-00) or through the Archdiocese of Wellington (Account No 02-0536-0003306-13) with code rdquoWestportrdquo Please email adwaccountswncatholicorgnz if you would like a receipt ADW LITURGY WORKSHOPS lsquoPrayer of the Faithfulrsquo Workshop Thursday August 5th 2021 St Theresarsquos Plimmerton 7-830pm Tea and Coffee available from 630pm To register please contact Chris at 04 496-1706 or email cwalkerdinewncatholicorgnz

Sat 4th Sept RETREAT FOR FATHERS ON FATHERrsquoS DAY WEEKEND A day of reflection based on Pope Francisrsquo letter lsquoPatris Cordersquo in the year of St Joseph Speaker Chris Duthie-Jung director of Church Mission Archdiocese of Wellington 10am-330pm Our Ladyrsquos Home of Compassion Rhine St Island Bay To register contact Family Ministry by Fri 27th Aug 2021lhenselwncatholicorgnz or 04 496 1715 021 164 5800

September 25th ldquoThe Sacramentsrdquo Workshop 200pm-330pm Sacred Heart Petone

For all workshops please register with Chris Walkerdine at cwalkerdinewncatholicorgnz or telephone (04)-496-1706 ST CATHERINErsquoS COLLEGE AUCTION NIGHT At the school in Kilbirnie 7pm Friday 6 August NZ Art food amp drink accommodation experiences and a set of fitted hearing aids available for bids Tickets $30 each including light supper and a welcome drink Bar available Email stcatherinescollegeptagmailcom or go to wwwtrybookingconzHYY TAIZEacute PRAYER Friday 6 August 7pm A reflective time with simple songs and scripture that brings us to stillness and silence 7pmndash8pm The Chapel of Our Lady of Compassion 2 Rhine St Island Bay Wellington Ph (04) 383-7769 A QUIET DAY WITH SUZANNE AUBERT Thursday 12 August A time for gentle reflection on insights from the life and works of Venerable Suzanne Aubert A simple lunch is provided or bring your own There is no fee however a koha is greatly appreciated 10am-2pm The Chapel of Our Lady of Compassion 2 Rhine St Island Bay Wellington Registration required email srsuecompassionorgnz or ph (04) 383-7769

REDEDICATION OF AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND TO MARY MOTHER OF GOD ASSUMED INTO HEAVEN On Sunday 15th August the Solemnity of the Assumption there will be a special Mass at St Mary of the Angels when Aotearoa New Zealand will be rededicated to Mary Mother of God Assumed into Heaven The country was first dedicated to Mary under that title in 1838 All are welcome at St Mary of the Angels Sunday 15th August at 130pm NOVENA IN PREPARATION FOR REDEDICATION OF NEW ZEALAND TO MARY ASSUMED INTO HEAVEN On Sunday August 15 our land will be solemnly rededicated by all our bishops to Our Lady at St Mary of the Angels church in Wellington

In preparation for this the Catholic Enquiry Centre will post a short reflection and prayer each day beginning Saturday 7 August on the Catholic Discovery Facebook page We invite all to take part in praying for our nation each day httpswwwfacebookcomcatholicdiscoverynz ROLE VACANCY Deputy Executive Officer NZ Catholic Bishops Conference The Deputy Executive Officer provides support for the work of the Catholic Bishops and their agencies at national level in the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand This role is based at the Catholic Centre Hill St Wellington Visit wwwcatholicorgnznewsmedia-releasesnzcbc-deputyeo for more information RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY will be renamed SUPPORT LIFE SUNDAY from this year to better reflect the active work Catholics must do to help people facing significant life decisions Bishop Steve Lowe Secretary of the NZ Catholic Bishops Conference says the term ldquorespect liferdquo can seem passive ldquoSupport Life reminds us that we are all called to both uphold the dignity of all life and be active in the practical work needed to support people facing significant life decisionsrdquo Support Life Sunday is Sunday 10 October with the theme Honouring and Supporting Health Carers Full details wwwcatholicorgnznewsmedia-releasesrespect-life-sunday-now-support-life-sunday GETTING MARRIED THIS AUTUMN There is still time to attend an Engaged Encounter weekend to build a solid foundation for your marriage The next available weekend is 31 October 2021 (see our website wwwcee-wellingtonconz) For information or to register contact Simon amp Kate 027 486 0700

$240465

$138895

Collections Income vs Archdiosesan Levy

Archdiocesan LEVY 503

Finance - Bank Fees 00

General Operating Expenses 102

Power Gas amp Security

92

Donations 05

Pastoral Expenses 13

Personnel Expenses 141

Vehicle Expenses 57

Property Expenses Incl RampM 86

How we spent our income