LITURGICAL DIARY FOR December 22nd – 28th CATHOLIC PARISH HOLY MASS (Week day readings: Year 2) Monday, 22nd 9.00 am Warkworth Tuesday, 23 rd 5.15 pm Warkworth IHS HOLY NAME – Sts. PETER & PAUL WARKWORTH PUHOI www.holyname.org.nz E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: (09) 425 8545 Address: 14 Percy Street, Warkworth Wednesday, 24th Christmas Eve 9.00 am Puhoi, CPC Thursday, 25th Christmas Day 9.00 am Warkworth St Stephen, First Martyr 11.00 am Warkworth St John, Apostle & Evangelist 9.00 am Warkworth PARISH NEWS AND EVENTS 6.00 pm Warkworth UPCOMING EVENTS 8.30 am Puhoi Friday, 26th Saturday, 27th Saturday, (Vigil) Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph – Year B Sunday, 28th 1. Ecclesiasticus 3: 2 – 6, 12 – 14 2. Colossians 3: 12 – 21 Psalm 128 Gospel: 2: 22 – 40. 10.30 am Warkworth Pray for the Sick: Bweete Ioteba, Irene McInerney , Joan Romano, Stanley Dickie, Fr Arobati Rikare, Adrian Bosnich, Ann Franich, Stella & Charlie Candler, Jon & Beatrice Peeters, Eric Walker, Katy Mulligan, Joy Leenders, Norma Milford, Tom Stack, Anne Stanford, Lil Barker, Walter Nichols, Murray Greig, Melissa Kneebone. (Welsford). N.B: If you would like a name added, please contact the parish office (425 8545) In Remembrance Of: 20th Joan Montgomery, 21st Joseph Hendl, Terrance Wech, Gerald Wech, 23rd Christopher Holmes, Marguerette Brown, 26th Mary Hiestand. Confession and Mass Time Table for Christmas and Octave of Christmas Christmas Day & Christmas Octave Masses Warkworth Puhoi Warkworth Puhoi Mass: 6:30 pm 8:30pm 7:00pm 9:00pm Friday 26th Saturday 27th Saturday Vigil 27th Warkworth Warkworth Warkworth 9:30 am Monday 29th Tuesday 30th Wednesday 31st Warkworth Warkworth Puhoi 9.00am 5.15pm 9.00am Thursday 1st Jan Warkworth 9:00am Puhoi 8:30am Sunday 28th Warkworth 10:30am ANNOUNCEMENTS Sacramental Programme: A total of 23 candidates have been enrolled; the catechism classes will be conducted from WW and Puhoi and will begin on 15th and 16th February respectively. After the instructors have met with Fr. John to draw the time table for the entire programme, details will be communicated. Parish Office Closure: The parish office will be closed for Christmas holidays from 23rd December till 6th January. The secretary will be available in the office from 12th January. 9:00am 9:00am 6:00pm Sunday 28th 24 – Vigil Christmas Mass, 7 pm Warkworth 15th -Parish Pastoral Council Meeting - Sacramental programme starts at WW 24th – Vigil Christmas Mass, 9 pm Puhoi 25th – Christmas Day Mass, 9:30 am W/Worth. 16th - Sacramental programme starts at Puhoi 19th - Parish Finance Committee Meeting, 7pm Weekly Mass for Kiribati Community: No more Masses until 15th January 2015. Christmas Day Mass, 25th Warkworth No mass in Puhoi February th Mass Counts: See the trend of mass attendance in our parish over the last 3 years: Warkworth Puhoi Vigil Sunday Sunday 2012 36 133 54 (Note: These figures are averages of the 2013 44 133 41 numbers that attended during November of 2014 49 164 56 each year ) Sacrament of Reconciliation (13th and 20th) 5.00 pm during exposition of Blessed Sacrament - Warkworth Tuesday, 16th, 7:00 pm – Warkworth Wednesday, 17th , 7:00 pm – Puhoi Any other appropriate time by appointment with Father John. Saturday Christmas Eve, 24th: Carols: Readings: 1st 2 Samuel 7:1 – 5, 8 – 12, 14, 16 Ps 89 2nd Romans 16: 25 – 27 Gospel Luke 1: 26 – 38. December Holy Hour: Fri 5.15 pm, Reconciliation: Warkworth Fri 10.30 – 10.50 am Sat 9:.30 am, Puhoi: Sun 8.00 – 8.20 am • • • • Fourth Sunday of Advent (Year B) - December 21st 2014 Appreciation for the Gold Coin collection for North Shore Hospital: A total of 275 dollars was collected as contribution towards the construction of a hospital chapel. Thanks to all those who gave a donation for this important cause. Meanwhile, Fr. Lio Rotor, who has been the chaplain of the hospital for the last five years will be leaving the hospital to take up other duties effective 29th December. Auckland Diocese has advertised the job of a catholic chaplain (see the advert on p.3) PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL (PPC) FORUM NEWS AND EVENTS FROM AROUND THE DIOCESE The PPC meeting of 14th December went well and the following are the highlights of the deliberations: • Phillip Hadley’s Report on the utilisation of the WW church liturgical space has been returned to councillors to re-read in readiness for finalisation at Feb meeting; • 23 children are enrolled in the revised 2015 Sacramental programme; • Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Parade float to become annual events; Thanks to Moira and Bob Dye for constructing and managing our first float; • Ana Williamson gave a verbal summary report on Regional Parish Council meeting she had attended; • Judith Williams and Richard Hern to spear-head a new Parish Justice and Peace committee • There will be no Christmas Magazine this year; • Councillors are looking into options to purchase a carved body of Christ for the sanctuary cross in WW church. • Sincere thanks extended to Michael Bernard for making and donating four wooden bowls for our Offertory collection; Again, many thanks to everyone who helped to make our first Parish Thanksgiving Day successful. From all PPC Councillors, may you all have a Blessed Christmas, happy holidays and a prosperous new year. North Shore Hospital Catholic Chaplain The Catholic Diocese of Auckland wishes to employ a person for 40 hours per week as chaplain at North Shore Hospital, from 1 February 2015. Applicants should be active Catholics, with some theological formation and ministry experience. Please send a cover letter, CV and application form to Leanne Killgour, Private Bag 47-904, Ponsonby 1144, or email [email protected] To view the full job description and download an application form, please visit www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz Applications close 23 January 2015. FIT FOR MISSION (2014 – 2019) Like & Share - A Concert of Gratitude –SATURDAY, 14 FEBRUARY 2015 AT 7PM, Westlake Boys School Auditorium, 30 Forrest Hill Rd, North Shore, Auckland.FEATURING FR. ELRIC JORQUIA WITH THE MYTHICAL 5 - with special guest Filipino priests.Tickets: $25/person or $60/group (2 adults, 3 children below 12 years). For tickets contact: Virgie Russell: 021 114 8743/021 329 959, Morna Neumann 021 025 82809.Proceeds from the Concert to support aged and sick priests in “Unless Jesus is present at the heart of our missionary commitment, our enthusiasm soon wanes and we are no longer sure of what is we are handing on: we lack vigour and passion. A person who is not convinced, enthusiastic, certain and in love, will convince nobody” # 226 Pope Francis, “The Joy of the Gospel” For Sale Proposed Outreach projects • Christmas Float (to be annual) • Mainly Music - for pre-school children • Food Link (already running in conjuction • International Food Festival • Puhoi Playgroup (already running) Collections for Sunday – 7th December Columban Calenders 2015 $ 10 Breakdown : House: $522.23 Parish: $1044.46 Daily Mass Calendar Book $3.00 Grand Total : $ 1,566.69 Mercy Spirituality Centre 104 The Drive, Epsom. 09 638-6238 [email protected] MOTHERS, SISTERS, DAUGHTERS: Standing on their Shoulders with Edwina Gately (USA & UK) Edwina will share stories and poetry about women from different walks of life around the globe who have made a difference in the world. We will come to know something of the brave women - environmentalists, poets, politicians, social activists, martyrs and unknown women - whose witness and courage will inspire and guide us on our own journeys. Come and hear this vibrant speaker. LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! Summit Catholic Summer Camps – Jan 11th – 15th for intermediate age up. A fun packed summer where Faith 'n' Fun is an Adventure! Google "Summit Camps Auckland" or email: [email protected] Phone David and Manu 482 2414 Fr Elric Jorquia’s home Diocese in Malaybalay, Bukidnon, Philippines NZ Catholic: 47 years and a silver anniversary. Support offered to NZ abortion workers. Most clergy appointments announced. Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio was “the slum pope”. NEW PARISHIONERS: If you are new to the Parish, Welcome! Please complete this form and place it in the collection basket, or hand it in to the Parish Office. If there is not enough space add an extra piece of paper with details. 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