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THE CATHOLIC PARISH OF NEW PLYMOUTHTE PĀRIHI KATORIKA KI NGĀMOTU
Parish Office: 106 Powderham St P O Box 32, Taranaki Mail Centre New Plymouth 4340 Phone 06 757 3682.
www.catholicparishnp.nz
Priests: Fr Simon Story PP, [email protected] Fr Sanjay Pradhan and Fr Tom Lawn
Parish Co-ordinator: Teresa Bowe [email protected]
Facebook: Catholic Parish of NP
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 19 February 2017
ADULT FAITH FORMATION: We want to provide our people with opportunities to further develop their faith and understanding of the faith. This will be a focus for 2017. We will be inviting well informed speakers to our parish to present different topics of interest. We want to hear from you about topics that would be of interest to you and the parish and know times of the day that you will be free to participate. Possible topics: What is Pope Francis trying to say? Catholic Social Teaching, The RCIA, Inter-faith Relations, a Muslim speaker, Laudato Si (Document written by Pope Francis). What times of the day work for you? Evenings? Please call the office 757-3682 or email:[email protected] with topics of interest and suggested times. The Leadership Team. ASH WEDNESDAY: We will be joining members of the Anglican communities of New Plymouth in an ecumenical celebration (with distribution of ashes) on Ash Wednesday. Please join us all at 7.30pm Wednesday 1 March at St Mary’s (Peace Hall) Vivian Street NP.
FIRST RECONCILIATION: We begin preparation for First Reconciliation at St Joseph’s Church in early March 2017. In this class we are trialling a new format. Preparation for Reconciliation is going to take place at St Joseph’s church after the 8.30am Mass and before the 10.30am Mass. (So families are able to attend either Mass). The programme will take place over three Sundays and the Sacrament will be celebrated at the end of March. The programme is for those 7 years and older. For those who are intermediate and secondary school students, or adults please contact the Parish Office 06 757-3682 as there may be other options available. Enrolment forms are available in the foyer today, at the schools or email us.
THE PAST WEEK……First gathering of Fuego Youth Night was a great success. Planning to continue the momentum this Sunday. FDMC celebrated their Dedication Mass at St Joseph’s church on Thursday. Frank and Leonie Davis were blessed at the celebration of 60 years of marriage. Training for Extra ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist was held last Sunday. There is another session at Our Lady Help of Christians Wednesday 22 February 7.30pm.
MASS TIMETABLE Monday 20 February to 26 February 2017
St Joseph’s Church New Plymouth Sunday 8.00am 10.30am 5.30pm
Monday 8.00am
Tuesday 8.00am 12.05pm
Wednesday 12.05pm
Thursday 8.00am 12.05pm
Friday 8.00am 12.05pm
Saturday 8.30am
Our Lady Help of Christians Fitzroy Vigil Mass (Saturday evening) 5.30pm and Sunday 9.00am
Tuesday 9.10am Wednesday 9.10am
Thursday 9.10am Friday 9.10am
St Philomena’s Brooklands Monday 9.00am C/S, Wednesday 9.00am, Friday 9.00am
St Patrick’s Okato Vigil Mass (Saturday evening) 6.00pm
Catholic Centre Bell Block Sunday 10.30am Mass will be celebrated unless there is a Communion Service (C/S). On occasion, unavoidable changes may be
made to the Mass timetable after the printing of this newsletter. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading Leviticus 19.1-2,17-18
Psalm: Psalm 103
Second Reading 1 Corinthians 3.16-23
Gospel Matthew 5.38-48
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Our Lady Help of Christians
Saturday 11.00am (except 1st Saturday)
Before Vigil Mass 4.45pm to 5.15pm
St Joseph’s Saturday 11.30am to 12 noon
(or by appointment)
OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS: Rosary is prayed in the church before all weekend Masses and Tuesday to Friday at 8.45am
and Tuesday after Mass. Divine Mercy Chaplet is prayed after Mass, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
ADORATION OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS Thursday 9.40am to 1.30pm and 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
ST PHILOMENA’S Monday 9.00am Communion Service in St Philomena’s Office followed by Rosary.
MISSION REST HOME CHAPEL: Mass (or C/S) every day except Wednesday at 9.30am.
MARY’S CHAPEL SACRED HEART COLLEGE Next Class Mass in the Chapel Thursday 2 March 2017 10.00am
FRANCIS DOUGLAS MEMORIAL COLLEGE Next Mass in the Chapel Thursday 23 February 2017 2.20pm
WE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Bill Fairgray, Noreen Young, Mrs John, Lee Rose, Kevin Boyer, Molly Gilmore, Bob Green, Bernie Fleming, Jenny Hewes and deceased members of the Hewes Family. COMMUNITY MEALS: Community Meals now occur every Thursday, including the 5th Thursday of a month, between 5.30pm and 6.30 pm in the St Joseph’s Hall Supper Room. All are welcome. Anyone willing to prepare food or help on the night please contact Gabrielle 758-9228. The next community meal will be on Thursday 23 February, 5.30pm to 6.30pm, in St Joseph’s Hall Supper Room. All welcome.
HOSPITAL CHAPLAINCY VOLUNTEERS: A new training course will commence on 22 February. Are you interested in joining the team who regularly visit patients in our local Hospital? For more information or an application pack, please contact the Chaplain, Tony Tooman, 7513654 or Email [email protected]. OLHC MINISTRY ROSTERS are in the folder in the church foyer for those ministers who do not receive theirs by email, or who have asked for a printed copy. Readers and Eucharistic Ministers - please ensure you read the important notices on the back page. Contact Fran 758-0774 with any concerns.
ST PIUS X SCHOOL HALL OPENING: Friday 24 February, 2.00pm. You are invited to join us for a liturgy to celebrate the opening of our new school hall, which will be followed by afternoon tea. Please share this date and time with any families or friends who you think may like to join us.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER: All over the world, Friday 3 March, women are joining for a day of prayer. In New Plymouth churches have joined together to lead the World Day of Prayer Services. There are two services in New Plymouth. St Joseph’s Church Powderham Street, 10.00am Friday 3 March and at Our Lady Help of Christians, also 10.00am 3 March. Please join us for a time of prayer and fellowship. Everyone is welcome. ST JOSEPH’S YOUTH MASS: Sunday 26 February 5.30pm. We encourage and extend a special invitation to any young people wanting to attend or help with this the Mass. Contact Victor 021 032 9507 or email [email protected]
FUEGO YOUTH NIGHTS: (Years 10 -13) are held every Sunday after 5.30pm Mass. Starting with dinner at 6.45pm and Youth Night starting promptly after, ending at 8.30pm. We are looking for Energetic People to help out with Fuego. Please Contact Victor at 021-032-9507 or come by the parish office during business hours for more information.
STUDENTS IN PALMERSTON NORTH: Nick Wilson has been appointed by Bishop Charles, as the Tertiary and Young Adult Chaplain for Palmerston North. So any tertiary students, who have moved from secondary school to tertiary life in Palmerston North, contact Nick if you would like to meet him and be supported on your faith journey while you are in PN. The group offers a number of opportunities for fellowship, community, welcome, retreats, and social events and so on! Nick would love to support young people as they transition to this new life and place. Facebook – Diocesan Young Catholics email [email protected] 021822814
DONATIONS COLLECTION: 12 February 2017 Clergy Trust Fund $1,193.00 Parish $3, 228.00
ICPE MINISTRY: Are you interested in ICPE (Institute for World Evangelisation) visiting the parish this year? ICPE have visited St Joseph’s and Our Lady Help of Christians several times over the years. For ICPE to visit, we need to know that parishioners are interested and happy to help with accommodation and hospitality. Please contact the Parish Office 757-3682. HOSPITALITY MINISTRY AND CATHOLIC CAFÉ: Plans for the Catholic café at St Joseph’s are going forward. We are calling for volunteers to provide light refreshments, to help operate the café, to meet and greet new comers (and provide them with relevant information) and to meet and greet all parishioners, no matter the length of time they have been in the parish. All you need to be a volunteer is to take your place on a roster at your nominated Mass time and be friendly and welcoming as you pour the coffee or serve, (or perhaps just make) the food. If you are interested in becoming involved in any capacity please contact the Parish Office 757-3682 or email [email protected] Catholic Cafe –Anyone who is interested in volunteering for the Catholic Cafe, or would like to know more, is cordially invited to a meeting at 5.00pm Wednesday 22 February in the Church Hall Supper Room. If you can’t make the meeting but are interested, please provide your name and contact details on the sheet in the foyer.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: Our Lady Help of Christians Conference meeting in Our Lady Help of Christians Church House at 5.00pm tomorrow (Monday). St Joseph’s Conference now meets only first Wednesday of the month in St Joseph’s church house. St Vincent de Paul Society: A week is a long time. We have had an amazing demand and our garage is virtually empty. We would welcome beds - single and double, lounge suites, dining table and chairs, chest of drawers, bed linen and blankets, cutlery and kitchen crockery utensils. Please no stained or torn mattresses. If you can help please phone Bob 929 3060 TUESDAY GOSPEL READINGS GROUP meets at St Joseph’s church house Tuesday 10.00am. Come in and prepare for Sunday Mass by studying the gospel. CARITAS LENTEN DISCUSSION: - The Parish’s 6 week Caritas Lenten Reflection programme starts Tuesday 7 March at 10.30am at St. Joseph’s church house. Evening sessions will be held if there is a demand. We are invited to an ongoing face to face encounter with Christ and with other people. Seeing Christ in the faces of those we encounter helps us to see how God is at work in our lives each day. If you are interested in participating or would like to know more please contact the Parish Office. 40 DAYS FOR LIFE PRAYER VIGILS: Peaceful prayerful vigils to support abortion vulnerable women and to pray for an end to abortion will be held in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch this Lent 1st March to the 9th of April. These will be running 12 hours a day for 40 consecutive days. You and your families are invited to participate in these if at all possible, but for those who cannot attend,
COMING EVENTS:
Tuesday Gospel reading Group ~ 10.00am St Joseph’s Church House The Mystery of God ~ St Joseph’s Monday 20 February 10.00am The Mystery of God ~ OLHC Tuesday 21 February 7.00pm Training Extra Ordinary Ministers of Eucharist ~Wed 22 Feb 7.30pm OLHC Community Meal ~ Thursday 23 February St Joseph’s Hall St Pius X School Hall Opening ~ 24 February 2.00pm Youth Mass ~ St Joseph’s 26 February 5.30pm Fuego ~ After 5.30pm Sunday Mass Sunday St Joseph’s Hall Ash Wednesday 1 March 2017 Ecumenical celebration ~ St Marys church Vivian St NP 1 March
7.30pm
Caritas Lenten Programme~ 7 March 10.30am St Joseph’s Church
House
Fitzroy Church Cleaning: 26 February Group 4