We pray for all our family members and friends who are sick; and for those
whose death anniversaries occur this week. Kathleen Junge 25/04,
Christina Robinson 26/72, Gordon (Tug) Wilson 27/90, Joseph Curren 27/66,
Svanko Piskulich 29/96, Kevin McCormick 31/09, Marian Vitasovich 2/85.
Last Sunday’s Collection was $782.90 Thank you for your generosity
Prolife Facts: Kathy Pollitt is an American feminist writer and columnist who recently
published a book: "Pro: Reclaiming Abortion Rights". She suggests that the stigmatism of
abortion leads to its criminalisation. Pro-life Christians would argue that it is the
realisation that abortion ends a human life, and society's recognition of its responsibility
to protect the vulnerable, that justifies the criminalisation of abortion. For pro-life
information, visit www.voiceforlife.org.nz or phone (09)4430995.
TOGETHER AS ONE
ST. JOSEPH'S, HELENSVILLE
1 Puriri Street, Helensville 0800
Website: helensvillecatholic.org.nz
Email: [email protected]
Ph: 09 420 8110
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Alfonso Dujali MSP.
Deacon: Hans Flapper Ph: 09 411 5085
MASS OF REMEMBRANCE WITH BISHOP PATRICK DUNN – FRI 1ST NOV 7:00pm,
St Mary’s 117 Onewa Rd, Northcote. For all mothers, fathers and family members who
have suffered the loss of a baby through miscarriage, still-birth or abortion. Also
remembered at this Mass will be the frozen embryos from IVF programs, due to be
discarded from Nov 22nd this year. For more information on the frozen embryos, visit FLI’s
website www.fli.org.nz/prolifeevents or call Mark on 629 4361.
“Abby Johnson” a former Planned Parenthood clinic director turned pro-life advocate will
be sharing her powerful conversion story from being immersed in the abortion industry to
being an influential life advocate. Be inspired and also get an inside view of what really
drives the anti-life agenda. Fr Jeremy Palman and Mrs Michelle Kaufman will also be
speaking at the mini-conference on Dec 6th 2014 2pm – 5pm at the Bruce Mason Centre
in Takapuna. FREE entry although collection taken. Refreshments served.
For more info see www.fli.org.nz or phone 08003675433
Headlines of the latest issue of NZ Catholic (19Oct - 1Nov) issue: NZ
archbishop finds hope and excitement at synod. Christchurch diocese wants
beautiful churches to rise. When Francis goes, what then? New dictionary brings
Maori and English together.
Kumeu Districts CHURCH TRAIL Sun 23 Nov 2014 1 – 4 pm CELEBRATING 200
YEARS of FAITH HOPE & LOVE You, your family and friends are invited to join the
celebration of the Bicentenary of the Gospel Message in NZ; the message that has
helped shape culture, laws, democracies, values, communities and people’s lives for
2000 years We invite you to join the Church Trail 23rd Nov 2014 when your 7 local
churches will be producing a variety of displays and activities that have or continue to
have an impact on our local community. This will culminate in a combined service at the
Abundant Life Church at 4.30pm followed by a light meal and some fun for the
children. These will include: Historical displays; books: music and art: a quilting display:
various children’s activities: sausage sizzles: trail quiz and more. To help celebrate the
future, that belongs to our children, we are holding a CHILDREN’S ART COMPETITION
The competition will be open to children up to the age of 16 with judges provided by
our Kumeu Art Centre Prizes of $50, $30 and $20 will be awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd
places respectively, within the four age groups.
ST. PATRICK'S, HUAPAI
26th OCTOBER 2014
30th WEEK OF ORDINARY TIME
Readings: Exodus 22:20-26; Psalm 18; 1Thess. 1:5-10; Matt 22:34-40
Response: I love you, Lord, my strength.
Saints and Readings for the Week
27th Oct 31st Oct
Mon
Reading
Ephesians
4:32-5:8
Tue
Sts Simon &
Jude, Apostles
Ephesians
2:19-22
Wed
Thu
Fri
Ephesians
6:1-9
Ephesians
3:14-21
Phillippians
1:1-11
Psalm
1
19
145
144
Gospel
Luke
13:10-17
Luke
6:12-16
Luke
12:39-48
Luke
13:22-30
111
Luke
14:1-6
Holy Mass, Reconciliation & Adoration
Helensville
Vigil Mass
Sunday Mass
Weekday
Adoration
2&4
6:00 pm
1, 3 & 5
9:00 am
Mon, Wed, Thu
9:00 am
9:30 - 10:30 am
Monday
Huapai
1, 3 & 5
2&4
Tue & Fri
Friday
6:00 pm
9:00 am
10:00 am
10: 30 - 11:00 am
Reconciliation before week-end Masses and at any time by arrangement with the priest
Coming Sunday – ALL SOULS
30th Sunday Year A, God’s Greatest Commandment
In the Book of Deuteronomy, as the Israelites neared the Promised
Land, Moses gathered them together for a long discourse, reminding
them of how the Lord had delivered them, cared for them, and given
them the commandments on Mount Sinai. Moses summarizes the
commandments by giving them, what is now known as the great
Commandment, "You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your
heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind? Deuteronomy 6:5. It
was this summary that had become so important and treasured by the
Israelites that Jesus gave as part of his answer to the Pharisees. How
could the Pharisees argue with this teaching of Moses with which they
were all too familiar and probably recited several times a day. This
alone would have silenced the Pharisees, but Jesus did not end with
the Great Commandment from Moses, he adds to it a passage from the
Book of Leviticus, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself. Leviticus
19:18. Jesus presents these two passages as the Greatest
Commandments that put all other commandments in perspective of
acting
out
of
love,
not
merely
obligation.
This response of Jesus was not meant only for the Pharisees, but is
given to all his followers. To love God with all our heart, soul and
mind is a call to give the Lord all of our love. It is not enough to love
him half-heartedly or to hold back our love. Loving other people or
things more than Him is unacceptable. During this time when our
culture is so preoccupied with self-satisfaction and materialism, it is
easy to want to hold back because it might make us feel good. But we
have the challenge to let go of anything we are holding onto and to
love
the
Lord
with
all,
our
heart,
soul
and
mind.
The second commandment is to love our neighbor as ourselves. From
that healthy love of ourselves, not selfish or self-absorbed, comes the
command to love our neighbors. A healthy love is one that has us look
upon ourselves as temples of the Holy Spirit and care for ourselves as
living tabernacles. When we look at our neighbors, both literal and
figurative, do we see them as temples of the Holy Spirit? With Jesus
love is unconditional and his call for us to love our neighbor as
ourselves can be difficult. This teaching is more than a nice phrase for
banners, posters or religious greeting cards, it is a teaching we are
called to put into practice.
(Father Killian Loch, O.S.B.)
Fit For Mission
An authentic faith which is never comfortable or completely personal –
always involves a deep desire to change the world to transmit values, to
leave this earth somehow better than we found it. #183
What did you do this week to make the earth a better place? What
value did you transmit to those you met?
Readings: Isaiah 25:6-9; Psalm 27; Romans 5:5-11; Matt 11:25-30
Helensville
Leader
Word
Communion
Altar Servers
Julie
Simon & Maggie
Jo & Rob
Fons
Huapai
Diane
Delia & Gabriella
Jan & Yvonne
James & Brianna
st
1 November All Saints Day Solemnity – A COUNTLESS MULTITUDE. On this feast of All
Saints we remember the countless multitude of men, women and children, including many
we have known, who are now in heaven. We continue to be inspired by the qualities they
revealed in their lives: humility, a concern for justice, gentleness, purity of heart, mercy
and courage. We take comfort in knowing that from their home in heaven they intercede
for us all.
Garden Seat at St. Joseph Church, Helensville. Is there a handyman who would be
able to repair the Garden Seat? The parish will supply the materials. Contact Father Alfonso.
Thanks!
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Dio Youth Mass at St Pats - 26 October 700pm. Any youth interested in going can
contact Frank and Monica Calis 411 7136.
Annual Healing Mass & Seniors Luncheon Wed 19th Nov St. Joseph's Church,
Helensville. Experience the Healing Power of GOD in the Mass and through the anointing
with the Oil for the Sick. Mass is at 11am followed by a 3-course lunch at 1pm.
Entertainment follows. Any donation of food, wine, etc will be gratefully received. Please
confirm numbers to John or Terri Ph 420 8428.
Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women: Jesus is the Way to Heaven with Sr. Maureen
Richardson at St Michael and all Angels Anglican Church - 425 Great North Rd, Henderson
on Tues 4th Nov at 7:30pm. Prayer Ministry and Fellowship to follow meeting. For more
information please call: Jane 832 7240.
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. Visit www.cdc.ac.nz or
contact Anne Marie at [email protected] or (09) 480 0548.
The Catholic Discipleship College invites you to a series of evening retreats with Fr Dominique
Faure. Mon 10 Nov – the Mystery of the Fatherhood, Wed 12 Nov – Adoration &
Contemplation, Thur 13 Nov – The Human Body in the Wisdom of God, Fri 14 Nov – The Mystery of
Suffering. 6.30pm – Adoration, 7.30pm – Shared dinner (bring a dish to share), 8pm – Talk. CDC is
at 103 College Road, Northcote. Phone Anne Marie 09 480 0548, or email: [email protected] to
book. Check out our website: cdc.ac.nz for more details.
Dates for your Diary
Sun
Tues
Tues
Thurs
26 Oct
28 Oct
4 Nov
18 Nov
Parish Pastoral Meeting
Finance Committee Meeting
Liturgy Committee Meeting
St Vincent de Paul Meeting
After Mass, Huapai
7.30pm Helensville
7.30pm Helensville
7.00pm Huapai