Cen
ral
Wellington
Sacred Heart Parish, Thorndon
4th Sunday of Easter
Pastoral Area
Otari Parish
St Mary of the Angels Parish, CBD
Volume 4 Issue 3
26 April 2015
On Reflection
D
ear Parishioners,
It’s worth asking ourselves why Anzac day has come to
resonate so strongly for us as a nation. Why the battle of
Gallipoli and not the others? One of the less obvious reasons,
behind the selfless heroism and sacrifice of the day, was the
the sheer scale of the human cost of the 1st world war as a
whole. As the first “technological” war, the sheer number of
casualties involved, its destructiveness and depravity of
conditions, meant barely a person or country involved was
unaffected. The “cost” of this war cut across the social and
cultural boundaries of the day and affected everyone in an
unprecedented way. There was a deep human need to
remember this cost and honour those who had fallen.
As a consequence of this deep desire to remember those
fallen, Sir Fabian Ware founded the Commonwealth War
Graves Commission in 1917. Its purpose was to mark and
maintain the graves of the members of the forces of the
Commonwealth who were killed, to build memorials to those
who had no known grave and to keep records and registers,
including, after the Second World War, a record of the Civilian
War Dead.
In large part, it is due to the creation and maintenance of
these visible reminders of those fallen that the human cost of
war was kept tangible. By recognizing the wider human cost of
war, Anzac Day does not glorify war, but recalls something
much deeper about the underlying spirit of humanity. Its desires and dreams to live its potential, and the precarious nature
of the conditions needed to see it flourish. From a perspective
of faith, humanity left to its own resources, without the graced
presence of God, is doomed to repeat its mistakes. The consequent wars between these times and our own would seem to
serve as a reminder to this truth…lest we forget.
God Bless,
Fr. Seph
Otari Parish
St Teresa’s students and
teachers during a minute
of silence in front of the
ANZAC crosses on the
lawn in front of St Teresa’s
church.
These crosses include the
names of some of the men
and women from Karori
who served our country in
WW1.
Sacred Heart Parish
The Friends of Sacred Heart Cathedral music
wishes to thank all those who supported their
fund raiser on 12th April.
We made a profit of $693.
As Monday is a public holiday (ANZAC Day observance) there will be only one Mass celebrated in
the Cathedral and that will be at 8.30am.
AGM of Friends of Sacred Heart Cathedral music.
Sunday 17 May 2015 at 11.30am in Connolly Hall
Holy Hour
You are invited to a Holy Hour on Tuesday, 28 April
beginning at 7.30 pm in the Cathedral chapel to pray for
vocations to priesthood and religious life. This Holy
Hour will include prayers, Scripture, times of silence and
concluding with Benediction followed by supper.
On Friday 24 April
students, teachers,
friends of Sacred Heart
Cathedral School took
part in a special Liturgy
lead by Cardinal John
Dew that was held on
the grass in front of
their Field of
Remembrance.
This field contains thirty
crosses with the names
of thirty young New
Zealanders who served
and gave the ultimate
sacrifice in World War
1. Thirty crosses and
names have been
given to all schools by
the Ministry of
Education for creating
their own Fields of
Remembrance.
St Mary of the Angels Parish
April Theology on Tap: Fr Kevin Connors
St Mary of the Angels Young Adults Group hosts
Theology on Tap each month as a way of getting
young adults together and learning more about our
catholic faith.
This month we have Fr Kevin Connors speaking. Fr
Kevin is currently the Priest responsible for the
chaplaincy at Victoria University and is also working
towards completing his doctorate degree.
Key details:
- Sunday 26th April 6.30-7.30pm
- Hotel Bristol (upstairs function room),
113-115 Cuba Street, Wellington
- Further details: www.facebook.com/
SMOAYoungAdults
St Mary’s College, Wellington
Open Day
Wednesday 29 April 2015,
8.30am – 10.00am or
10.45am – 12.20pm.
God’s Smile
Fr Bernard Espiritu, national director of MISSIONZ,
reminds us that “we are called to wear God’s smile”
in a pamphlet about missionary work.
He quotes Pope Francis who appeals to Christians to
show their joy at having the gift of faith. The church,
says Pope Francis, grows principally through
witness.
“Wear God’s smile and witness the joy of the
Gospel.”
Copies of the pamphlet are available in the Foyer or
from MISSIONZ office, PO Box 43226, Wainuiomata
5048
A celebration of 165 years of
Catholic Education in Thorndon
Labour Weekend 2015 (23 – 25
October) and is open to past and
present teachers, students and
parishioners. To find out what’s on & register check
out http://mcshwellington.org/165-years-of-catholiceducation/
St Patrick’s College Wellington
Welcomes back its 3rd formers from 1950, 1951,
1952, 1953 or 1954 for a special Reunion Friday May
8th 2015.
For late registrations, or to receive our other free
publications, please contact Loretta Love Ph 04
9395416 email: [email protected]
Vigil for Life
Saturday, 16th May at St Anne's Church, Emmett
Street, Newtown. Starting with Mass at 10.00 am.
Ends after Adoration at noon.
Come, pray and sacrifice for the Unborn Children.
Organised by Family Life International ph 237 8343
fli.org.nz
Marriage Encounter
When was the last time you had a
weekend away just for the two of you?
Marriage Encounter is holding its weekend
marriage enrichment experience on 15–17
May 2015 at the Magnificat Retreat
Centre near Featherston.
All couples deserve this special weekend which
provides an atmosphere for couples to concentrate on
each other in privacy, free of the usual distractions
and pressures of modern life.
To book on the weekend or obtain further information
please phone Olivia & Brett on 0800 362 686.
Traditional Latin Mass will be offered on Sunday, 26 April San Antonio Church, 78 Oroua St.,
Eastbourne, at 12.30pm.
See us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
WellingtonLatinMass
There is also Latin Mass on 2nd, 4th, and 5th (if any)
Sundays of the Month 12.30nn at San Antonio Church
in Eastbourne.
For Enquiries, ring/text Neil at 021896924
Taize Prayer
The Sisters of Compassion are offering Taize Prayer
at the Island Bay Home of Compassion Chapel on
Friday 1st May. The evening prayer is from 7.00 8.00 p.m. There is plenty of parking and it is the No. 1
bus route. You are most welcome
ICPE Worship Night
Live the Call
“He calls man to seek him, to know him, to love him
with all his strength.” (CCC para 1)
Speaker : Derek Chong
At St Gerard’s Church, Mt Victoria, on Friday 1 May,
7.30pm
Guided five day non-residential retreat
“Seen Through the Eyes of Mercy”:
An Ignatian retreat inspired by Pope Francis. Making
use of his words, a favourite movie of his and his
favourite artwork.
Monday 13 July – Friday 17 July. 9.30am – 4.00pm
each day. Cost $200.
Please bring your own lunch. Tea and coffee
provided.
Venue: Pā Maria Marist Spirituality Centre,
78 Hobson Street, Thorndon, Wellington.
For further information and to register, phone (04) 472
2734 or email [email protected].
Your chance to see the Holy Land
Places are still available on a pilgrimage to the Holy
Land in September-October 2015, led by Pat
McCarthy, former editor of NZ Catholic, and with
Father Bernie Thomas as chaplain.
The 20-day
pilgrimage will visit holy places in Bethlehem,
Nazareth, Jerusalem, around the Sea of Galilee and
in Jordan (including Petra). For a free brochure, ring
Pat on (09) 480-4463 or email him on
[email protected].
You can also see the holy places on Pat’s website,
www.seetheholyland.net
Sacred Heart Parish
22-30 Hill St, Thorndon.
Box 1937, Wellington 6140
Ph: 496 1700 Fax: 496 1719
www.mcshwellington.org
Mass Times: Saturday 5.30pm, Sunday 10.30am, 7pm
St Mary of the Angels Parish Mass : 9am
Monday to Friday: 8am, 12.10pm
Saturday 8.30am in Cathedral Chapel
Please note special Holy Week/Easter timetable in the Cathedral
foyer.
Reconciliation : before 12.10pm Mass (Mon-Fri); after Sat
Parish Priest: Fr James Lyons
cathedral [email protected]
Secretary : Frank Doherty 9am-2.30pm
[email protected]
Parish office: Catholic Centre, Hill St
Hall Bookings: Frank Doherty Ph: 496 1700
Parish Council Chair: Sonny Pangilinan
Sacred Heart Cathedral School Guildford Tce, Thorndon
Principal: Bill Turley Ph: 472 4047
DRS: Jane Regan
Deadline for Cathedral Connection material is midday Wed.
Otari Parish
Box 17-011, Karori
Ph: 476 6131 Fax: 476 8131
www.otariparish.co.nz
St Teresa’s Church, 301 Karori Rd, Karori.
Mass Times: Saturday 5.30pm, Sunday 9.30am
Mass: Tuesday - Friday 9.30am;
Saturday 9am
St Thomas More Church, 30a Worcester St, Wilton.
Mass Times: Sunday 9am
Reconciliation and Baptism: by appointment
Parish Priest: Fr Seph Pijfers [email protected]
Lay Pastoral Leader : Mary -Anne Peetz ph 476 6131 or
027 235 9372 [email protected]
Secretary: Catherine Vernon [email protected]
Parish Council Chair: Sandra Thomas
St Teresa’s Hall Bookings : Mira Ph: 476 2851
St Thomas More Lounge Bookings : refer to website
St Teresa’s School 299 Karori Rd, Karori
Principal: Mary -Angela Tombs Ph: 939 1725
DRS: Ingrid Jacobs
Cardinal McKeefry School 166 Albemarle Rd, Wilton
Principal: Colleen Restieaux Ph: 475 3262
[email protected]
DRS: Mary Ryan
St Mary of the Angels Parish
17 Boulcott Street, Wellington.
Ph: 473 8074 Fax: 04 473 8066
www.smoa.org.nz
Pastoral Team: Fr Barry Scannell sm, Fr Tom O'Connor sm,
Fr Michael Young sm, Sr Frances Gibbs CSB, QSM
Secretary: Angela Fouhy ph: 473 8074 [email protected]
Mass Times for Sunday
7am: St Mary of the Angels Parish Hall
9am: Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
Midday (Choral Mass): St John’s in the City (Presbyterian Ch.)
5pm: St Joseph’s, Mt Victoria
All weekday and Saturday Masses and Exposition will take
place in the St Mary of the Angels Parish Hall. Reconciliation
will take place in the St Mary of the Angels Presbytery,
above the Parish Hall.
Monday - Thursday
Exposition: 6.45am – 7.30am
Mass: 7.30am, 12.05pm, 5.15pm
Reconciliation: 11.30am - 12pm, 12.30pm – 1pm, 4.30pm – 5pm
Holy Hour of Adoration and Prayer before the Blessed
Sacrament: 6-7pm 1st Thursday of each Month in St Mary of the
Angels Parish Hall
Friday
Exposition: 6.45am – 7.30am, 11am – 12pm
Mass: 7.30am, 12.05pm, 5.15pm
Reconciliation: 11.30am - 12pm, 12.30pm – 1pm, 4.30pm – 5pm
*On the first Friday of each month there will be an additional
Mass at 1.05pm.
Saturday
Reconciliation: 10.30am - 11am, 4pm - 5pm
Archdiocesan Justice Peace and Development Commission
As far as the Church is concerned, the social message of the Gospel must not be considered a theory,
but above all else a basis and a motivation for action. - (Pope John Paul II)
Recent deaths
Claire Dwyer
Readings
for the
Week
Sun 26th April - 4th Sunday of Easter:
Acts 4:8-12; 1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10:11-18
Mon 27th April : Acts 11:1-8; Jn 10:1-10
Tues 28th April : Acts 11:19-26; Jn 10:22-30
Wed 29th April : Acts 12:24 - 3:5; Jn 12:44-50
Thurs 30th April : Acts 13:13-25; Jn 13:16-20
Fri 1st May : Acts 13:26-33; Jn 14:1-6
Sat 2nd May : Acts 13:44-52; Jn 14:7-14
Sun 3rd May - 5th Sunday of Easter :
Acts 9:26-31; 1 Jn 3:18-24; Jn 15:1-8