We pray for all our family members and friends who are sick; and for those
whose death anniversaries occur this week, Francis Straka 22/70, Ruth
Margaret Hogan 22/11, Christina Buckler 23/89,Richard Bryne-King 23/75,
Barney McGillin 24/65, Margaret Ford 24/99, Leonie Dobbe 25/73, Marie
Hassan 26/77.
Last Sunday’s Collection was $855.20. Thank you for your generosity.
Polife Facts : Pregnancy Options & Help is a Christian charitable group that supports
women during pregnancy. Starting as a way of responding to NZ’s abortion crisis, the
group tries to bring the love of Jesus into women and children’s lives. They run a 24 hour
helpline (0800UCHOOSE) and offer supported accommodation with a family.
For more 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
The Trading Circle is a not for profit Fair Trade project established by the Good Shepherd
Sisters in Australia in 1995. The Trading Circle works in Partnership with women in African,
Asian and Latin American Countries who live in situations of severe poverty .We will be
selling goods ( e.g. Religious Items, Educational Toys, Home wares, Bags and Scarves.) We
look forward to meeting with Father Alfonso and Parishioners after the 900am Mass 30th
Nov.
Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women West Auckland: Final Meeting will be at Mass
with Fr Matthew Clerkin at St Michael and all Angels Anglican Church Hall 425 Great
North Road, Henderson on Tuesday 2nd December at 7:30pm.
For more information please call: Jane 832 7240.
Situations Vacant In the Auckland Diocese: Co-ordinator and Assistant Coordinator
for Marriage and Family Desk Marriage: Tonny Flapper, Co-ordinator for PreMarriage Education, is retiring after 12 years. We are taking this opportunity to expand
the department to reach out to young families and offer them support as well as offering
pre-marriage preparation & post marriage support. Both positions are 32 hours a week.
This includes frequent weekend and evening work. For job descriptions and an
application pack, please apply to: Pat Lythe Parish and Pastoral Services Group, Private
Bag 47.904, Ponsonby, Auckland 1144. Email [email protected]. Ph 3603004 Applications
close 28th November 2014.
Diocesan Youth Mass 30th Nov 7 pm. The final Youth Mass for the year will be
celebrated by Bishop Pat. The theme is "Are You Awake?" Youth and parents interested
can meet at St Pats, Huapai in the car park around 530pm and we will carpool. You can
contact Monica 411 7136
23 November 2014
Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe
Readings: Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17; Psalm 22:1-3, 5-6; Corinth 15:20-26, 28;
Matt 25:31-46
Response The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.
Saints and Readings for the Week
24th Nov 28th Nov
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Apoc 15:1-4
Apoc 18:12,2123;19:1-3, 9
Apoc 20:1-4,
11-22:2
St Andre DungLac.
A Apoc 14:1-5
Apoc 14:14-19
Reading
Psalm
24
96
98
100
Gospel
Luke
21:1-4
Luke
21:5-11
Luke
21:12-19
Luke
21:20-28
84
Luke
21:29-31
Holy Mass, Reconciliation & Adoration
Columban Calendars $10.00 each and Christmas cards $2.50 on sale now in the front
porch of church.
Hikoi of Faith, Hope and Love. 200 Year Celebration 1814-2014 The
Helensville and South Kaipara Churches invite the wider community to
join them in celebrating the church Pioneers and families who brought the
gospel to our district. The main event is 7th December 2014 more
information to come next week.
ST. PATRICK'S, HUAPAI
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 – 1st Sunday of Advent ( Year B)
Jesus Christ – the King of the Universe, the King
of Our Lives!
Today is, as we know, the Feast of Christ the King and entry
into his Kingdom is the thing that we have been preparing
for throughout our whole lives. We are aware too that Christ
came into our world on the very first Christmas Day and we
realise that in essence it was at that point that he
inaugurated the Kingdom of God. So in a very real sense the
Kingdom is already among us; however we know that it will
not come into its complete fullness until the very end of time
and the moment of the Last Judgment.
This means that the task of Christians of today is to help
build the Kingdom of God and enable it to find a place in the
hearts of all of mankind. It is our job to play our role in
building up the Kingdom here and now. We recognise that
this is a sacred duty, an honourable task, a privileged
undertaking and one which we should all be keen to be
involved in.
And so on this great Feast Day, the last in our Christian
Calendar, our hearts are not filled with dread of a Last
Judgment but rather they are filled with hope and optimism.
This is best summed up in the words spoken as we greet the
flame of the Paschal Candle on Holy Saturday Night: Christ
yesterday and today, the Beginning and the End, Alpha and
Omega. All time belongs to him and all the ages. To Him be
glory and power through every age forever. Amen
Readings: Isaiah 63:16-17,19; 64:2-7;
Psalm 80.2-3.;1Corinthians1: 3-9; Mark 13: 33-37.
Helensville
Leader
Word
Communion
Altar Servers
Huapai
Christine
Pina
Julie & Gavan
Michael &Marcus
Helen & Dennis
John & Ashley
Jan & Yvonne
On the 23rd of November we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the
King. Towards the end of the Mass we will have a brief exposition of
the Blessed Sacrament, honoring and glorifying the name of JESUS-the
king of the universe. "During Eucharistic Adoration, we 'watch and
wait,' we remain 'silent' in His Presence and open ourselves to His
Graces which flow from the Eucharist... By worshipping the
Eucharistic Jesus, we become what God wants us to be! Like a
magnet, The Lord draws us to Himself and gently transforms us."
A Big Thank you to all those involved in organizing the Healing Mass and Senior
Luncheon last Wednesday 19th. Your generosity made the event a great success.
From Fr Alfonso
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.
Advent Resources: For ideas about ‘doing’ Advent in your family explore the
diocesan Family Faith website Advent
resources http://cdafamilyfaith.weebly.com/advent.html
Fit For Mission
The best incentive for sharing the Gospel comes from contemplating it with
love, lingering over its pages and reading it with the heart. If we approach it
in this way, its beauty will amaze and constantly excite us #264
Dates for your Diary
Sun
Sun
Tues
Tues
23 Nov
25 Nov
02 Dec
YOUTH MASS
Parish Finance Committee
Helensville Liturgy Committee
900am Huapai
730pm Helensville
7.30pm Helensville