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St Joseph’s Youth Groups
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME
Enquiries please call or email Sue Fraser
021 378 007 or [email protected]
ST JOSEPH’S CHURCH YOUTH MASS
NEXT SUNDAY, 16 NOVEMBER, AT 7PM
Youth Group Christmas Raffle
Tickets on sale after 10am Mass TODAY
$2 each or 3 for $5. Be in to win a
“money tree!!’’
AUCKLAND DIOCESAN YOUTH MASS
Sunday 30 Nov. at 7pm at St Patrick’s
Cathedral celebrated by Bishop Patrick Dunn
ST JOSEPH’S SCHOOL MASS
Next Sunday 16 November at 10am
CARMEL COLLEGE 2015 ENROLMENTS
Carmel College is still able to accept enrolments
at all year levels except Year 7 for 2015.
Preference applications will be considered first
and non-Preference will be wait-listed.
Please make application through the website
online facility at www.carmel.school.nz
AT ST JOSEPH’S
SATURDAY
29 NOVEMBER
From 10am onwards
♦ Church Preparation for Advent
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Bring tools for Gardening and Cleaning
Bring something to share for morning tea
AVAILABLE FROM PARISH OFFICE
DAILY MASS CALENDARS 2015 - $3.00
COLUMBAN CALENDARS 2015 - $10.00
ST VNCENT DE PAUL CHRISTMAS CARDS
(Packs of 5 for $2.50)
LEISURE CLUB
Next meeting this Tuesday at midday on
11 November in the Flanagan Lounge.
Phone Harold 479 4502.
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
Next meeting, Tues. 18 November at 10.30am.
Manx/Polish commentaries (the latter
celebrated 70 years since the Polish children
arrived in Pahiatua.) Trading table, raffle,
shared lunch EVERYONE WELCOME.
MISSION STALL, Sunday 23 November.
AUCKLAND NORTH ST VINCENT DE PAUL
2015 SUMMER CAMPS FOR
Require a Minutes Secretary for 4 meetings a
CATHOLIC YOUTH - 11-15 JAN.
year. Please contact Peter Langton 486 6614.
For Intermediate age up.
SVdP is seeking volunteers for a number of
A fun packed summer where Faith ‘n’ Fun is an
key roles on the North Shore.
Adventure! Google “Summit Camps Auckland”
See Noticeboard for details and/or contact
or email: [email protected]
Kevin Mulcahy [email protected]
Phone David & Manu 482 2414.
CATHOLIC YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
A Night in Paris! Formal evening of dinner,
dancing, music & mingling at Parnell Jubilee
Hall—Saturday, 22 November, 7pm-midnight.
Tickets $50 ($90 for 2) - Book now:
facebook.com/catholicyoungprofessionalsnz
[email protected]
CATHOLIC DISCIPLESHIP COLLEGE
GRADUATION ON SATURDAY 22 NOVEMBER
at St Joseph’s Church at 2.30pm. You are
invited to join us in the celebration of the
graduation of our 5 students with a Mass,
followed by afternoon tea. We look forward
to seeing you there.
DOVE CATHOLIC FELLOWSHIP FOR
WOMEN, NORTH SHORE
Warmly invites all women to join in our
end-of-year thanksgiving Mass, to be
celebrated by Fr Martin Bugler on Wed. 19 Nov.,
7.30pm—9.30pm at St Joseph’s Centre,
1 Fred Thomas Drive, Takapuna.
Contact: Nanci 09 419 0348 www.dove.org.nz
PRO-LIFE MINI CONFERENCE
Abby Johnson—former Planned Parenthood
clinic director turned pro-life advocate,
Fr Jeremy Palman and Michelle Kaufman.
Sat. 6 Dec. 2-5pm at the Bruce Mason
Centre, Takapuna. Free entry - koha
appreciated. Refreshments served.
Info. see www.fli.org.nz or ph 0800 367433.
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE
A Book of Remembrance is at the front
of each Church. To have prayers said
for your loved ones during the month of
November please write their names in it.
CHRISTMAS MASS
SINGING
If you wish to join the
groups of Carol singers
for the Christmas Masses
- 8pm Vigil (24th), Midnight or 9am (25th)
whichever Mass suits - please let Fr Philip
or Morna in the Parish Office know.
FIT FOR MISSION
A POOR CHURCH FOR THE POOR
Pope Francis says: This is why I want a Church
MASS OF REMEMBRANCE WITH
which is poor and for the poor.
BISHOP PATRICK DUNN
We are called to find Christ in them, to lend our
FRIDAY 21 NOV. at 7PM
voices to their causes, but also to be their friends, St Mary’s Church, 117 Onewa Rd, Northcote
to listen to them, to speak for them and to embrace
For all mothers, fathers and family
the mysterious wisdom which God wishes to share
members who have suffered the loss of a
with us through them.
baby through miscarriage, still-birth or
abortion. For further information see
How does our parish measure up. How do I?
www.fli.org.nz or ph. 0800 367 5433.
MISSION SUNDAY COLLECTION
Total collected to date is $2,312.40.
Thank you for your generous donations.
SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME
1ST RECONCILIATION - 2014
Instruction Classes:
Wednesdays 12, 19, 26 November, 7.00pm
Celebration of Sacrament: Wed. 3 Dec., 7.00pm
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://sacramentalprogram.blogspot.co.nz/
SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMMES
A brochure containing the information about
our parish's Rite of Christian Initiation for
Children (R.C.I.C.), Education in Faith (E.I.F.),
Children's Liturgy and Sacramental
Programmes is available at our Church's
entrance and exit or at the Parish Office.
24-HOUR SILENT RETREAT—See Noticeboard
14 – 15 Nov. (Fri. 7pm – Saturday 7pm)
Venue: St Francis Retreat Centre, Mt Roskill
Advent: Through the Eyes of Thomas Merton
Sr Colleen Leonard, SGS, 7 - 12 Dec. 2014
Booking is essential. Please ph. 09-625 6651 or
[email protected] for info.
MASS ATTENDANCE—NOVEMBER COUNTING
For diocesan planning purposes, the annual Mass
count take place on the Sundays of November.
EDUCATION IN FAITH – EIF
The R.E. programme for Catholic children
who attend non-Catholic schools. Next
session is Sunday 16 November at 8.30am
in the Admin. Block in St Joseph’s Primary
School. Enquiries: Kristin Price phone
410 3701 or email: [email protected]
Please note that if you wish your child to
be enrolled in the parish sacramental
programmes it is important to also enrol
and attend EIF classes.
ST BENEDICT’S CHURCH, NEWTON
23 NOV. Solemnity of Christ the King
at 7pm– please bring a candle for
the procession
7 DEC. Dutch Christmas Service at 2pm
Inter-denominational service followed
by a social hour ph: Alice Henning
837 3444, email: [email protected]
CHRISTIAN CHURCH NEIGHBOURS
Final meeting for this year this Tuesday 11 Nov.
at 4pm at Methodist Church, Lake Road,
Takapuna. You could be one of two “Observers”.
Phone Matt 486-2788 (027 586 2788)
or John 489-1039 (027 446 5329) for more info.
NATIONAL DOMINICAN LAITY GATHERING,
Auckland, 21-23 Nov. All laity with links
to the Dominican family are welcome to join
us for all or part of this weekend. For info. &
reg. www.dominicans.org.nz or
ph. Susan Healy on (09) 817 6464.
NEXT SUNDAY - 16 NOVEMBER
MINISTERS OF THE WORD
33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
FIRST:
7.30am M. & A. Oentardi
PSALM:
10am SCHOOL MASS
SECOND:
7pm
ML: G. Maramis, E. Fisk, J. Lalor
GOSPEL:
MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST
7.30am C. McLoughlin, J. Mackle,
B. & E. Fong, G. Howley
The book of Proverbs 31:10...31
127
1st letter to Thessalonians 5:1-6
MATTHEW 25:14-15, 19-21
REMEMBER IN PRAYER
We pray for Rodney Rowlands whose anniversary
occurs
FOR THE SICK - Michael Maiquez, Oscar Victorino,
10am P. & J. Gunn, F. Fitzgerald,
R. & B. Reinen-Hamill, L. Muliadi, Sapphire Ross, Peggie Joines, Sheila Squire, Esme
J. & T. Szczepanski , Y. Le Feuvre Commissaris, Janina Collett, Emiliana Mendoza,
Altar Servers: O. & A. Moss, D. Laracy Maisie Cate, Joe Gabriel, Lorraine Evans, Noelle
McHugh, Noel “Owell” Cosio, Cynthia Rosales,
7pm
O. Café, P. Kim, V. Castelltort , Rima Bennett, Maree Lochead, Sam Gabriel, Patricia
S. Loka, M. Colita + 2 Ministers Dobbyn, Belinda Chamassian
MERCY SPIRITUALITY CENTRE
2014 BISHOP’S CHRISTMAS CAKE This is a
104 The Drive, Epsom ph. 09 638-6238 or
wonderful way to gift to family while also giving to
www.mercyspiritualitycentre.org.nz
the poor and needy. 1Kg cake is $39.99, 500g is $25
21 Nov. Retreat Day with Andrew Pritchard
and the Gift Box $45. Orders and payments can be
22 Nov. Spirituality & Social Justice
made online or by phone 299 3216,
3 Dec. Advent Retreat with Sr Helen Bergin
www.aotea-baking.co.nz or peter@aotea-baking co.nz
See Noticeboard for full details.
or www.caring foundation.org.nz
ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH
Fr Philip Sullivan Fr Elric Jorquia
Presbytery Phone: 489 6338
Presbytery & Office: 10 Dominion St.
Fr Martin Bugler (Milford 489 6543)
Parish Office: 489 6486, 486 6767 Fax 486 6760
Parish Office hours: Monday-Friday 9am-1pm
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.takapunacatholic.org.nz
ST. JOSEPH’S TAKAPUNA
Mass - Sunday 7.30am, 10 am, 7 pm - Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, 9.15am, Thurs. 12.15pm
Saturday 9am, 3rd Sunday at 7pm -Youth Mass
Sacrament of Penance - Saturday 9.30am and 5pm
Exposition and Holy Hour - Every Saturday after 9am Mass
Korean Community Mass - every Saturday at 7.30pm
Filipino Community Mass - every 4th Sunday at 4.00pm
Lady Allum Home - 3rd Tuesday of month at 11am
ST. LUKE’S BELMONT
Mass - Sunday and Thursday 10.30am
ST. VINCENT’S MILFORD
Mass - Sunday 9am, Monday to Saturday 10am
Exposition and Benediction - every Friday 10.30-11.00am
Sacrament of Penance - Friday and Saturday after Mass
9 NOVEMBER 2014
NORTH SHORE HOSPITAL MASS - First Sunday of month: 11.00am
Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
- the Pope’s own Cathedral -
LITURGY OF THE WORD
THE WORD THAT BREATHES LOVE
The prophet Ezekiel 47:1...12
Life-giving water from God’s Temple
- refreshing and healing the world
PSALM 45
God is for us a refuge and strength,
a helper close at hand, in time of distress,
so we shall not fear
though the earth should rock,
though the mountains fall
into the depths of the sea.
The waters of a river give joy to God’s city,
the holy place where the Most High dwells.
God is within, it cannot be shaken;
God will help it at the dawning of the day.
The Lord of hosts is with us:
the God of Jacob is our stronghold.
Come, consider the works of the Lord,
the redoubtable deeds he has done on the earth.
1st letter to Corinthians 3:9...17
In the water of Baptism we became God’s dwelling place
GOSPEL— JOHN 2:13-22
STONES ALIVE!
A basilica is a Roman (pagan) building style.
As Christianity grew, persecution ceased
and churches were built, often the
classical basilica style was adopted.
The Laterani family once owned the land
where this first cathedral was built
… maybe in 324 … their name lives on
in the many replacement buildings since.
St John Lateran is the Cathedral Church
for the Bishop of Rome - Pope Francis.
The ‘Chair of Peter’ is there.
Every parish church in the world
may liturgically celebrate the anniversary
of its opening and blessing.
.. He spoke of the temple of his own body…! Last Sunday, ‘All Souls’, Devonport parish
observed its 97th anniversary (1919).
“MAY SONGS OF THE ANGELS WELCOME YOU
AND GUIDE YOU ALONG YOUR WAY.
MAY THE SMILES OF THE MARTYRS
GREET YOUR OWN
AS DARKNESS TURNS INTO DAY.
EVERY FEAR WILL BE UNDONE
AND DEATH WILL BE NO MORE,
AS SONGS OF THE ANGELS BRING YOU HOME
BEFORE THE FACE OF GOD.”
© ROBERT J. DUFFORD OCP 1985
In 2016 St Joseph’s Church will be
50 years old.
The Parish Council invites you to suggest
ways to celebrate this jubilee year?
Baptism consecrated us as
the ‘Living Stones’ of God’s house.
We rejoice to stand on this holy ground.