1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity
3. catholicism

FIRST RECONCILIATION & COMMUNION PROGRAMME 2015 will commence on 14 February in preparation for
First Communion in mid May. It is being offered for children from Year 4 and above. Registration forms are now
available from the rear of the church and both School Offices & the Parish Office.
ROSTERS FOR WEEKEND OF 16/17 MAY 2015
SUMNER
WOOLSTON
Saturday 6.00pm
Altar Servers
8.30am
10.30am
Harley Brown
Amy Brown
Marie Leala
Immaculate Leala
Samoaotearoa Fido
Collectors
Pat Johnson team
Anne McHugh team
Eucharistic
Ministers
P Collett
A Jones
E Jones
S Isaako
A McDonald
L Hazelwood
Edward Sparrow
Ken Mackwell
Jude Mackwell
Greeters
E Jones
A Jones
A O’Donnell
P O’Donnell
Therese Carey
Morning Tea
N/A
N/A
Helen Bamber
Sharyn Lane
Organist/ Music
C Greenlees
Paulo Lauvao
Murray Stewart
Power Point
N/A
N/A
Barbara Smith
Prayers of Faithful
C & B Sparks
C & B Sparks
Anne Dixon
Readers
M Gilmour
M Tappin
F Faitaua
L Iosefo
Clare Enberg
Val Alford
Welcoming
N/A
N/A
Anne Dixon
Jordan Price
Samuel Price
William Sparrow
09/10 MAY, 2015
Sara Wisbey
Marilyn Mulholland
Cleaners
Parish Priest
Fr Daniel Doyle
Ph: 384 1600 or 027 439 1847
739 Ferry Road, Woolston
Parish Council
Chair: Ray Emmerson
Ph: 329 4385
Finance Committee
Chair: Michael Schlumpf
Ph: 021 224 2910
Parish Office
Jean Buist
Ph: 384 1600
Hours: Tues to Fri 9.00am - 3.00pm
Woolston:
Valerie Campbell - Ph: 380 5087
Sumner:
Heather Josland - Ph: 328 8886
St Anne’s School, Woolston
Principal: Margaret Coleman
Ph: 384 3073
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Lyttelton:
Pene Clifford - Ph: 328 8077
Diamond Harbour:
Ray Emmerson - Ph: 329 4385
Our Lady Star of the Sea School
Principal: John Kane
Ph: 326 5315
[email protected]
PRAYER FOR OUR MOTHERS:
Most Gracious Heavenly Father,
To mothers You have given the great privilege and responsibility of being a child's first teacher
and spiritual guide. Grant that all mothers may worthily foster the faith of their children,
following the example of Mary, Elizabeth, and other holy women who follow Christ. Help mothers
to grow daily in knowledge and understanding of Your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, and grant them
the wisdom to impart this knowledge faithfully to their children, and to all who depend upon
them.
Assist all "spiritual mothers", those who, though they may have no children of their own,
nevertheless selflessly care for the children of others -- of every age and state in life. Grant that
they may know the joy of fulfilling this motherly calling of women, whether in teaching, nursing,
religious life, or in other work which recognizes and fosters the true dignity of every human being
created in Your image and likeness.
We beseech You to send Your Holy Spirit, the
Comforter, to all mothers who sorrow for
children that have died, are ill or estranged from
their families, or who are in trouble or danger of
any kind. Help grieving mothers to rely on Your
tender mercy and fatherly love for all your
children.
We ask your blessing on all those to whom You
have entrusted motherhood. May Your Holy
Spirit constantly inspire and strengthen them.
May they ever follow the example of Mary,
mother of Our Lord, and imitate her fidelity, her
humility, and her self-giving love. May all
mothers receive Your Grace abundantly in this
earthly life, and may they look forward to eternal
joy in Your presence in the life to come.
We ask this through our Lord and Saviour, Jesus
Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the
Holy Spirit, one God, world without end.
AMEN
WEEKLY LITURGY
Weekend Mass TImes
PSALM RESPONSE: This Week
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Woolston:
Saturday Vigil: 6.00pm,
St. Johns Hall, 727 Ferry Road.
Sunday: 10.30am.
St. Johns Hall, 727 Ferry Road
Sumner:
Sunday 8.30am.
OLSOS Catholic Centre, 42 Dryden St
Lyttelton:
Sunday 5.30pm,
3rd Sunday of month only
Lyttelton Parish House, 21 Exeter St.
The Lord has revealed to the
nations his saving power.
SCRIPTURE READINGS
FOR NEXT WEEK
ASCENSION OF THE LORD
1st Reading : Acts of the Apostles 1:1-11
Psalm: Ps 46:2-3.6-9
2nd Reading: Ephesians 1:17-23
Gospel: Mark 16:15-20
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PRAYER INTENTION
FOR THE MONTH OF MAY
Diamond Harbour:
Sunday 5.30pm
1st Sunday of month only,
the Community Church
Weekday Mass Times
Tuesday: 9.00am
Lyttelton Parish House, 21 Exeter St
Wednesday: 9.00am
St Anne’s Hall, 739 Ferry Rd
Thursday: 9.00am
OLSOS Catholic Centre, 42 Dryden St
Friday: 12.00 noon,
St Anne’s Hall,739 Ferry Rd
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Woolston: 5.15pm. Saturday
St Johns Hall, 727 Ferry Road.
Sumner: 9.30am Thurs (following Mass
OLSOS Catholic Centre, 42 Dryden Street.
Lyttelton: 6.30pm 3rd Sunday of month
(following Mass), Lyttelton Parish House,
21 Exeter Street.
Diamond Harbour: First Sunday of month.
6.30pm (after evening Mass), Community
Church.
HELP OF ALL IN NEED
Holy Mary, help those in need, give strength
to the weak, comfort the sorrowful, pray for
God's people, assist the clergy, intercede for
religious. May all who seek your help
experience your unfailing protection.
Amen
From the Diamond Harbour Community
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PRAYER CHAIN
If you or others are in need of prayer please
contact either Isla Stocks Ph: 981 8671 or Jane
Rozbicki Ph: 384 7511 at anytime.
WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO
HAVE DIED
May all who sleep in Christ, find in His
Presence, Light, Happiness & Peace
especially Catherine Beattie and
Sula (Taalo) Vili who died recently
DIOCESE NOTICES
PARISH NOTICES
VENI SANCTE SPIRITUS An open invitation is
extended to celebrate Pentecost with the Beatitudes
Community, 5.30pm, Saturday 23 May, followed by a
shared supper. Contact Sr Therese on 03 314 8837 or
email: [email protected] Beatitudes Catholic
Community, 67 Leithfield Rd, Leithfield.
PRAYER MEETINGS:
WOOLSTON: MONDAYS: 4.00 to 5.00 pm at the
Sister’s house, 733B Ferry Road (the property is down
the driveway to the left of St Anne’s Church).
SUMNER: Changed to MONDAYS: 4.00pm
LYTTELTON: 2ND SUN OF THE MONTH at 5.30pm
JOSHUA CATHOLIC MEN’S FELLOWSHIP Join us
for prayer, discussion and fellowship at the men’s gettogether, 7.15pm, Wednesday 13 May, St Gregory’s
Pastoral Centre, 30 Cotswold Ave, Bishopdale. For
more information phone Chris on 027 646 4138.
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE On Wed 20 May at
the Sumner Catholic Centre, 1.30pm will be a service
for the World Union of Catholic Women’s
Organisations (WUCWO) followed by a talk from
Margaret O’Connor about her involvement with
WUCWO over many years. There will be a raffle.
“A JOURNEY WITHIN” Celebration in honour of the 5th
Centenary of St Teresa’s birth and the Year of
Consecrated Life. 1st – 4th June. Sung Vespers at
6.30am with a talk at 7.00pm from Carmelite Father
Greg Burke OCD
and Professor Ben Gibbs.
Refreshments to follow. All most welcome!”
CBS CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA Join us at St Mary’s
Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester St, 3.00pm, Sunday 31
May. Free admission. Retiring collection
TEFILATI (MY PRAYER) You are invited to join this
new group where Catholics can learn a meaningful
style of dance based on the tradition. For anyone 18
and over, no experience necessary. Fortnightly on
Mondays fromMay, 7.30pm – 8.30pm, St Teresa’s
Parish Hall, 8 Puriri St, Riccarton. Contact 027 907
3431 or [email protected] for more details.
WEDNESDAYS @ ONE Join us every Wednesday for
a weekly feast of music, with light lunches available
from 12.45pm, St Mary's Pro-Cathedral, 373
Manchester Street.
INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW TESTAMENT
This 18-hour course begins 6.00pm, Tues 26 May at
the Catholic Education Office, 122 Barbadoes St. For
more details visit ww.chch.catholic.org.nz/tci or contact
Cha rl es Sh a w, p h 3 5 3 07 5 1, e mai l:
[email protected]
MAY PROCESSION You are invited to honour Our
Lady, 2.00pm, Sunday 31 May, Our Lady of Victories
Church, 106 Main South Rd, Sockburn.
WEEK OF CHRISTIAN UNITY As part of the
observance of the Week of Christian Unity in the
Southern Hemisphere, the annual ecumenical service
for Christchurch is being held this year at 7.00pm,
Wednesday 20 May, at the Transitional Cathedral,
followed by a cuppa afterward.
JOB VACANCIES:
Receptionist/Administrator - The Diocesan Office
based at Washington Way, Christchurch, is currently
seeking to recruit a full time Receptionist/
Administrator.
Details are available via
www.seek.co.nz or the Diocese website
www.chch.catholic.org.nz
Hospital Chaplain Vacancy - A vacancy exists for a
Hospital Chaplain at ChCh Hospital / Chch Women’s
Hospital. This is a part time position (20 – 25 hrs pw).
The Chaplain coordinates and provides pastoral care
to patients, their families and staff. The successful
applicant will have proven pastoral experience and
ability. For more information about this position,
please contact Mike Stopforth, Bishop’s Pastoral
Office, email: [email protected] , ph:
03-366 9869. For an application form and position
description please contact: Donna Malone, Cathedral
House, PO Box 4544, Christchurch 8140; 366 9869;
Email [email protected] Applications
close on Monday 25th May
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
The CWL has supported Catholic women to
develop their own intellectual and spiritual life
thus becoming more influential both in the
church and society.
With a membership of over 2,000 women, CWL
is the largest Catholic Group in NZ.
CWL has an active group in the Ferrymead
Catholic Parish and would welcome new
members any time to join us. For further
information, please contact Angela Faulkner
(President) Ph: 384 2753 or Pauline Collett
(Secretary) Ph: 981 2175