Corner Izard Road and Everest Street
Khandallah
Fr Doug Shepherd
Priests of the Parish
Tel: 479 7777
Fr Peter Fitzgibbon
Presbytery 3 Everest Street, Khandallah
Sunday Mass
Saturday Vigil 6pm
Weekdays
Monday 9am Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion
Mass Tuesday to Saturday at 9am
Friday preceded by Exposition at 8.30am
Reconciliation
By appointment
Parish Office
St Benedict’s School
Sunday 9am
Monday, Thursday, Friday 9.30am to 3.30pm
email [email protected]
50 Nicholson Road
Tel: 479 6978
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time A
Mission Sunday
19 October 2014
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First Reading
Second Reading
Gospel
Isaiah 45:1,4-6
1 Thessalonians 1:1-5
Matthew 22:15-21
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First Reading
Second Reading
Gospel
Exodus 22:20-26
1 Thessalonians 1:5-10
Matthew 22:34-40
19 Oct
26 Oct
Tel: 479 7777
www.stbenedicts.org.nz
Events in the Parish this week
Sunday 19 October
11am—2pm
St Benedict’s School Spring Fair
50 Nicholson Road, Khandallah
All Souls’ Day Remembrance Mass
Each year our parish community gather to
remember and to pray for those who have
been dear to us in life and who have gone
before us to eternal life.
It is a great consolation to us that the
Church gives us this opportunity to remember and pray
for our dead.
Today vast numbers of people still do not know Jesus
Christ. All the members of the Church are called to participate in this mission, for the Church is missionary by her very
nature: she was born “to go forth”.
World Mission Day is a privileged moment when the faithful
of various continents engage in prayer and concrete gestures of solidarity in support of the young Churches in mission lands. It is a celebration of grace and joy. A celebration of grace, because the Holy Spirit, sent by the Father,
offers wisdom and strength to those who are obedient to his
action. A celebration of joy, because Jesus Christ, the Father’s Son, sent to evangelize the world, supports and accompanies our missionary efforts.
Pope Francis
Download Missionz News at www.missionz.co.nz
This year All Souls’ Day is to be celebrated on a
Sunday.
The Grief and Loss Ministry invite parishioners attending
the 9am Mass on 2nd November to bring a memento,
photo, flower or candle to place at the foot of the altar in
memory of their deceased family members.
A Board in the foyer will display those members of our
parish who celebrated their funeral Service at St Benedict’s Church during 2014.
You are also invited to write the names of your family’s
deceased on the pages provided in the foyer. These
names will be remembered during all our November
Masses and prayers.
Morning tea will be served after Mass with particular hospitality offered to visitors outside the parish who have returned to mourn a family member who was farewelled
from St Benedict’s in 2014.
MONTH OF NOVEMBER
During the month of November it is our custom to remember those whom God has
called through the gates of death to eternal
life. Pages are available in the foyer to record those
family and friends whom you would like to pray for at
each Mass celebrated in the Parish during November.
A box is also available to collect specific requests for
Masses to be said for their intentions.
CWL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The CWL will hold its AGM on Tuesday 28
October in St Benedict’s Church Foyer, to be
followed by the monthly social meeting.
The AGM will commence at 7.30pm to conduct the
business of the meeting, and members of the League
are asked to arrive promptly for this time.
The AGM will then be followed by a talk, commencing
at 8pm, by Sam Walker, our parishioner and an artist;
the talk is open to all women of the parish. More
details to follow next week.
After Sam’s talk there will be the usual delicious supper! A gold coin donation for our Mission Station in
Lomary, Fiji, would be most welcome.
CHRISTMAS CARDS AND CALENDARS
The St Vincent de Paul Society will be selling
packs of 5 Christmas cards ($3 per pack of 5
cards) and Columban calendars ($10 each) this
Sunday after the 9am Mass.
PRAYER INTENTIONS
Please remember in
your prayers Pat Hobbs, Frieda Allardice, Sister
Mary Gordon, Eugene Crosby, Mary Cummins,
Marie de Joux, Therese Walsh, Tabea Squire,
Alex Lines, Jim Webber, and David Shroff. Prayers
are also requested for those who have died recently,
especially Karla Du Toit, Maura Bourke (mother of
Rena Day) and Maria Costa (mother of Caterina Costa,
one of our organists) and for all those whose anniversaries occur at this time.
The Parish Prayer Group is always available to pray for
your special intentions. A list of contact phone numbers is on the church notice board.
Social Justice Week 2014: Catholic
Social Teaching – Our tradition of
justice
New Zealand’s Catholic Bishops launch a justice focus
in Social Justice Week each year. This year we are
focusing on the principles and teachings that shape the
way we engage with social issues: Catholic Social
Teaching – Our tradition of justice. Over seven weeks
we are looking at a different principle of Catholic social
teaching each week.
SOLIDARITY - Walking together Being in solidarity is
recognising others as our brothers and sisters and actively working for their good. In our connected humanity, we are invited to build relationships –
whakawhānaunatanga – to understand what life is like
for others who are different from us.
Be inspired by watching the Caritas video about Marian
College and Catholic Cathedral College in Christchurch
applying the principle of Solidarity through Caritas
Challenge: www.caritas.org.nz/resources/CST
The Catholic Discipleship College is now taking applications for students for 2015. We offer
a nine month, live-in course in Auckland starting in February which includes prayer, Catholic
faith teachings and development of outreach
skills. Check out our web page: www.cdc.ac.nz or contact Anne Marie at [email protected] or (09) 480 0548.
Clergy Support
Parish Collection
$346.78
$736.92
Thank you
HEARTS AFLAME
The theme of Hearts Aflame 2015 is ‘I
thirst’ - reflecting on Psalm 63: “earnestly I
seek you, my soul thirsts for you, my flesh yearns for
you”. It will held at Nga Tawa Diocesan Girls’ School
in Marton from Friday 2 January to Sunday 11 January
2015. Anyone aged 18—35 years may attend.
For more information, please contact the team on 022 188
2774 or [email protected]
The Wellington Council of Christians and Jews
presents a Public Seminar on Euthanasia—
Mass at Sts Peter and Paul, Johnsonville For the next
few weeks, whilst building work is being carried out, the Wednesday 22 October at 7.30pm at the Wellington
10.30am Sunday Mass at Sts Peter & Paul’s in Johnsonville Jewish Community Centre, 80 Webb Street. Entry by
koha; all are welcome. More details on the poster on
has been transferred to St Andrew’s Church in Newlands.
the notice board.
Sunday 19 October 11am – 2pm. St. Benedict’s School, 50 Nicholson Road, Khandallah. Come along
and enjoy an afternoon where there is something for everyone: Toys, Clothing, Food, Cake Stall, White Elephant, Auctions, Books, Kids Zone, Craft, Tombola, Photo with Santa, and a special guest appearance from
two Wellington Saints players and their NBL championship trophy!
The fair will be held come rain or shine!
Parishioners are very warmly invited to come along and spend some time with the local School and Parish
community after Mass, and enjoy morning tea and/or lunch. We look forward to seeing you there.
The Catholic Institute of Aotearoa NZ is
holding an open lecture in Wellington. This
year the lecture will be held at St Jospeh’s
Church, 30 Ellice Street, Mt Victoria on Sunday 2 November at 6.30pm, following Sunday Eucharist at 5pm. Rev
Dr Gerard Hall sm will speak with a talk on Mary the First
Disciple: a pathway for mission. Refreshments will be
provided and all are welcome. RSVP by Friday 17 October
by either emailing to [email protected] or contacting Melania
on (04) 819 8380.
From the Archdiocesan Justice Peace and Development Commission:
From Pope Paul VI: The superfluous wealth of rich countries should be placed at the service of poor nations. The
rule which up to now held good for the benefit of those
nearest to us, must today be applied to all the needy of this
world. Besides, the rich will be the first to benefit as a result. Otherwise their continued greed will certainly call
down upon them the judgment of God and the wrath of the
poor, with consequences no one can foretell.
Taizé Community Visit to Wellington
The Taizé community, founded in 1940, has a passion for
nourishing the spirituality of young people, and Taizé has
become a significant gathering place for young men and
women from all over the world. Their distinctive form of music is profound, and yet simple and accessible, and seems
to strike a chord with young people.
Brothers Alois, Matthew and Ghishlan of Taizé will be in
Wellington from 9 – 10 February 2015. North Island enquiries [email protected] ; South Island enquiries
[email protected] See poster on notice board
Respite and Family Services Social Worker, Wellington: Permanent, 30 hours
"Supporting Families Caring for Children"
The Open Home Foundation is currently seeking a Respite
and Family Services Social Worker to join our Wellington
Service Centre. The successful applicant will primarily coordinate respite services for children with disabilities. The
successful applicant will ideally have:
- Experience working with children/ young people with
physical and/ or intellectual disability and their families,
- A passion for working in the disability sector and with children/young people,
- A qualification in social work or a related field,
- Strong administrative skills and robust assessment practices,
- Some experience in working in multi-disciplinary teams,
- Strong empathy with the organisation's Christian and bicultural values.
For an application pack or further details, please contact: Open Home Foundation p: 04 566 3990 e: [email protected] w: www.ohf.org.nz
Attention: those of a thinking faith, Rosmini College
and St Peter’s College Gore past pupils, friends of the
Rosminians
Fr Michael Hill IC is launching his recently
published biography of the life of Blessed Antonio Rosmini
at the Sacred Heart Cathedral foyer, Hill Street, on Monday
20th October at 6.30 pm. It’s a fascinating story. Bishop
Charles Drennan will introduce Father Hill and Kate de
Goldi will chair the gathering. All very welcome.
Refreshments will follow.
Suzanne Aubert Tertiary Scholarship Grant
This scholarship is available within the Archdiocese to
assist students with their tertiary education. Apply in writing for application form to: Sisters of Compassion, PO
Box 1474, Wellington. Closing date – 3 November 2014
Are you a Saint Bernard’s College Old Boy?
The Old Boys Association is being re-established and all
Saint Bernard’s Old Boys are invited to the Saint Bernard’s
College Old Boys Association Inaugural AGM, Thursday 30
October 2014, at Saint Bernard’s College Staffroom, 183
Waterloo Road Lower Hutt. 7:30pm—8:30pm, followed by
nibbles and drinks. RSVP or any questions, please
contact Jim Nicolle: phone 027-5058421;
email: [email protected]
NZ Catholic on sale this weekend
$4 per copy
Of interest from the new issue of NZ Catholic:
people involved in religion and who are married have
longer, happier lives, say research studies
direction of education in New Zealand is not right,
says resigning principal
dedication to peace, the environment and community
win busy couple a peace award
NZ archbishop finds hope and excitement at synod
when Francis goes, what then?
Family is the domestic Church. It will be our privilege to
have Archbishop John Dew be present with us at St
Gerard's Church on Friday 31 October at 7:30pm to share
about the importance and power of family prayer in the
context of Evangelisation.
Come with your entire family as we join together in worship
for the revival and restoration of families.
ICPE Mission NZ, St. Gerard's Monastery, 75 Hawker
Street, Mount Victoria. Tel: 801 7797 www.icpe.org
SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE
GOSPELS
Matthew 22:15-21
 The story sees a mixture of religion and politics, a potentially explosive combination. Jesus does not ask us to
avoid politics, but that our involvement in the affairs of
the world be informed by the perspective of the Reign of
God. How does the Gospel give you a vision of how your
involvement in society should be?
 Pharisees and Herodians were not natural allies but a
shared dislike of Jesus brought them together in an attempt to discredit him. Perhaps you experience the same
opposition in society today when you profess to being a
Catholic. Jesus did not get into an argument with them
but simply professed his belief in the priority of God in his
life. What have you found helpful in bearing witness to
the fact that are still a Catholic?
 Jesus recognises that we can be faced with conflicting
claims for attention. He does not tell us how to solve that
dilemma, but challenges us to make sure that our allegiance to God takes priority. When have you been faced
with a conflict of loyalties? What helped you to get your
priorities right? John Byrne osa
MUSINGS
The story is told of a mother who wanted to convince her
son to stop eating sugar. When all failed, she walked a
long journey with him in the searing heat to visit his
hero, Mahatma Gandhi, whom she believed would succeed in persuading him. Gandhi thought for a moment,
and then told mother and son to return in three days.
When they did, he simply said to the boy ‘Sugar is bad
for you. Stop eating it.’ The mother enquired, ‘But Bapu,
why could you not have said that three days ago?’
‘Because’, replied Gandhi, ‘three days ago I, too, was
addicted to sugar.’
Salvador Ryan, St Patrick’s College, Maynooth
THE DEEP END • Missionary Zeal
Can you feel the energy and passion emanating from
today’s Second Reading? The Church’s early missionaries – Paul, Silvanus and Timothy – are writing to the
Church in Thessalonika with words of encouragement
and hope. The Thessalonians were newly converted
Christians, with whom Paul had spent no more than a
few weeks. The opening of his letter, which we hear
today, compliments them on their faith and perseverance, and reminds them of God’s love for them. It is apt
today as we celebrate Mission Sunday and reflect on the
Church’s mission to spread the Good News. As followers
of Christ, we are tasked with passing on the message of
his love. Those who have experienced God’s love will
want to pass this gift on to others.
The theme for this year’s Mission Sunday is ‘That you
may have life’. Paul’s message to the Thessalonians is
positive and life-affirming: ‘We always mention you in
our prayers and thank God for you all’. Appreciating
others and acting with encouragement is part of our call
to respect life and human dignity. When we pray for
each other and help those in need, we are doing just
that.
‘Even the weakest and most vulnerable, the sick, the
old, the unborn and the poor, are masterpieces of God’s
creation, made in his own image, destined to live for
ever, and deserving of the utmost reverence and respect’.
Pope Francis
Tríona Doherty
support at hand.
• Think of a time when you had to make a difficult choice
and there was pressure on you to do a certain thing, but
you knew in your heart it was wrong. What did you do?
If the same choice arose today, would you do the same
thing?
• Why do you think doing the right thing always takes
courage?
• Say a silent prayer to Jesus asking him to help you be
aware of his presence always, especially in times of
difficulty.
‘Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the
whole staircase, just take the first step.’
Long term foster care needed
The Open Home Foundation is a Christian child and family
support service. We are seeking a loving home to provide
long term care for a 10 year old boy.
Can you provide long term care for this child?:
- He is able-bodied and physically active,
- He has a moderate intellectual disability and is in a mainstream class,
- He has behaviour needs that require a thoughtful and
patient parenting style.
As an Open Home Foundation foster parent you will
receive: Board payments, full training, respite care, 24
hour support, additional specialised support.
For an application pack or further details, please contact: Phillip Larking or Cath Berryman on ph: 04 566
3990
Children’s Corner
Matthew 22:15-21 • We look to
Jesus when we are at a crossroads!
This week’s Gospel is about staying true to God in our
lives. In it Jesus asks us to keep God at the centre of
our hearts. There are times in life when we do not know
what to do, or what choice to make or how to do the
right thing, because we are going against the fashion,
the gang or a dare. This takes courage; but, by trying
to keep a connection with Jesus through prayer and a
sense of God in our hearts, we will always have help and
Mass Time
Greeters
Children’s Liturgy
Proclaimers of the Word
Prayers of the faithful
Offertory Procession
Eucharistic Ministers
Altar Servers
Malvina Major/Homebound
Hospitality
Counters
Linen
Church Cleaning
Roster for October 25/26
6pm
Ramoo Family
9am
Katrin Eickhorst-Squire
Meredith Ogilvie & Chris Wright
Wiebe & Genevieve Herder
Etevise Kalolo, Natalie Brockie
one of the readers
McGrail Family
Coad Family
McGrail Family
Clint Ramoo, Catherine Coad
Terry Leamy, Vivienne Soldera, Tabea Squire,
Lily Lau
Katrin Eickhorst-Squire, Gavin McGinley
Caitlin & Catherine Ramoo
Joseph Greene, Aisling Lawson
Terry Leamy, Gavin McGinley, Judith Marks, Robyn Radomski
Kleintjes Family
John Gray, Bernie Brown
Anne Morrish
Ita Delahunty, Margaret Morris, Gladys & Jim D’Ath