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23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
5th September 2010
This Sunday's Readings
Site 1:
Wisd. 9:13-18 : Psalm 90 : Phile 9-10,12-17 : Luke 14:25-33
Site 2:
Wisd. 9:13-18 : Psalm 90 : Phile 9-10,12-17 : Luke 14:25-33
This week in the parish
| Mon 6 | 7.30pm | Meditation Group, St John’s |
| Tues 7 | 7.30pm | Parish Prayer Group, St Francis |
| | 7.30pm | Liturgy Committee Meeting, St John’s |
| | 7.30pm | Catholic Enquiry Session, St John’s |
| Wed 8 | 9.45am | Mainly Music, Hall |
| | 10.00am | Legion of Mary, St John’s |
| | 1.00pm | Indoor Bowls, Hall |
| | 5.30pm | Meditation Group, St Francis |
| | 7.30pm | Care & Share Meeting, Hall |
| Thur 9 | 4.00pm | Meditation Group, St John's |
| | 5.45pm | Choir Practice, St John’s |
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Once Jesus was invited to a supper during which he commented on how the guests were fighting for the places of honour. Here Jesus invites us to his supper. He is the host, we are the guests. Here every place is a place of honour.
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God our Father,
in your wisdom and love you made all things.
Bless all the fathers in our parish,
may they be strengthened as Christian fathers.
Let the example of their faith and love shine forth.
May their children honour them always
with a spirit of profound respect.
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Fr Peter on holiday in Queensland until 14 Sept
Fr Peter is away until 14 September 2010, having a break in Queensland with family. We welcome Fr Sateki Raas & Monsignor David Tonks, both from St Patrick’s Cathedral, who join us this weekend. Fr Brian Lange from Glenfield will be looking after the parish from Tuesday 7 Sept to Sunday 12 Sept incl.
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 Family Concert - 19 Sept, 2.00pm
The Bayswood Quintet from Auckland are giving a family concert in St John’s Church on Sunday 19 Sept, 2.00pm. Their guest artists will be Danielle & Ainsley Davies from Arkles Bay and Mavis Harris from Manly. Danielle & Ainsley, a very popular duo, have recently performed with the
Auckland Symphony Orchestra and Mavis is the accompanist for the North Shore Men’s Chorus. Included in the concert will be a “Teddy Bear’s Picnic.” Children are invited to bring their teddy bears and join in the fun. All the artists are donating their services free of charge. Please make a note of the date and bring along your family and friends.
Tickets on sale after Mass today and the next two weeks, at the door on the day or ring Vince Harris 426 5834 or Terry Gooding 424 1008. All proceeds to the parish building fund. Adults $8, children $5 and a family $15.
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Altar Servers:
We require two more Altar Servers at St Francis. Children and adults who have completed the Sacramental Programme may minister as Altar Servers. No upper age limit!
Contact Murray either after Mass, at the parish office or phone 424 7465, preferably before next Sunday.
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Thanks to the Catering Team
Thanks to the Catering Team who raised $1500 towards the St Francis building Fund, after a successful parish luncheon.
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CARE & SHARE - 8 Sept
A Spring meeting is called for all Care & Share o-ordinators, helpers and anyone else wishing to attend on Wednesday 8 Sept,
7.30pm in the parish hall. Please bring a small plate to share for supper. Janice Dixon from ‘Life Link/St Johns’ will be our guest speaker. Look forward to seeing you there.
If you live in Stanmore Bay, Maygrove, Hilltop, Tindalls, Matakatia Bay or Manly area and would like to assist by being the contact person for Care & Share in your area, Raewyn would love to hear from you. Please ring 424 1414 for more details.
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St Patrick’s Cathedral Annual Appeal
St Patrick’s Cathedral is our Mother Church, spiritual home of all peoples of the Diocese. This year’s annual appeal will go towards reducing the $990,000 debt that the Cathedral parish still owes for restoration works completed in 2007 and towards the Cathedral’s positive maintenance fund. If you would like to contribute to this appeal please take an appeal envelope from the table in the foyer and post your contribution to the address provided.
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Loving thanks to you all
Loving thanks to you all for your prayers, cards, gifts and support throughout the illness of my beloved Bill - your kindness will never be forgotten. God bless you. Audrey Henden and family.
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 Keynotes - date change for next sing-along - 9 Sept
The group will meet on 9 September at the home of Dorice Curtis, 99 Stanmore Bay Rd, Stanmore Bay. All welcome to join in. Ring Iris - 421 1927.
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We pray ...
We pray for all the sick in the community especially Peter Segedin, Shirley O’Brien, Chris Kerr, Elizabeth Rietveld, Peter Bates and Margaret Bamfield. We pray for those who have died recently including Bill Hendon, Cecilia Ngamata and Fr Bevan Smith. We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time including Kathleen Marlow, Helen Owens, Eileen Goble, Don Hyland, Wilfredo Lauzon, Ismael Advincula, and Francisca Reposa.
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Catholic Enquiry Sessions - 7, 14, 21 & 28 Sept
Would you or a friend like to enquire about becoming a Catholic? If so, we would love to hear from you at the parish office on 426 5599. We are holding four enquiry evenings on 7, 14, 21 & 28 Sept at St John’s Church in Orewa. The purpose of the meetings is to provide people with more info about the Catholic Church and the RCIA programme (The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults).
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NZ Catholic Newspaper:
Be informed, keep up-to-date with what is happening in the Church here and overseas; news and issues; what Catholics are doing, thinking and saying. Get this award-winning newspaper delivered to your home by subscribing - $70 for 25 issues or $130 for 50 issues. Subscription forms are available in the church foyer.
Alternatively buy your fortnightly issue in the foyer for $3.00.
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Values Education Training Opportunity:
The Values in Action team are recruiting trainees for part-time work as specialist teachers in local schools during 2011. Teaching experience not required. Full training provided which includes learning theory alongside skills of biblical storytelling, active listening and classroom management. Application packs available, ring Heather Rakoroi, 428 3833 or email heather@lift.org.nz
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Funny
A woman walks in a store to return a pair of eyeglasses that she had purchased for her husband a week before.
“What seems to be the problem, madam?”
“I’m returning these glasses I bought for my husband. He’s still not seeing things my way”.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO
Marlon Nacario Jnr - 7 Sept
Jacob Hines - 11 Sept
Michael Dunnion Jnr - 10 Sept
HAPPY
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY TO
Mick & Val Bennett 53rd - 7 Sept
Harry & Eileen Mowberry 61st - 10 Sept
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Jesus 4 Real Junior Camp - 29 Sept to 3 Oct
Palm Grove Christian Camp, Paraparaumu. For Years 9 -10, from Wednesday 29 Sept to Sunday 3 Oct. (Registrations close 15 Sept). Loads of fun and new friends! No cliques, no put-downs, no pressure! Lively music, Masses & messages! For further info and registration forms, visit www.jesus4real.org.nz.
Invitation to Parish Youth - 25 September
Bishop Pat will be leading a youth retreat on Saturday 25 September at St Thomas More Parish, Glenfield from 10.30am - 5.30pm. Praise & Worship, Inspirational Talks, Workshops and Holy Mass. For more info contact Dany Rasam 02102389133 or email d.rassam@hotmail.co.nz.
See notice board.
Parish youth...
Parish youth are encouraged to view website: www.logos.org.nz to see what the Logos team have on the go for Auckland Catholic youth.
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Link Magazine:
Please send in your articles for the Christmas edition to the editor pwatt@st-peters.school.nz or hand in at the parish office.
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You are invited
You are invited to a community meeting with Rebecca Williams, Director of Alcohol Healthwatch and local community leaders on “Why, and how, New Zealand must change its binge-drinking culture” in the Whangaparaoa College Auditorium on Tuesday 14 September at 7.30pm. A gold coin donation welcomed.
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Meet the Candidates - 19 Sept
Meet the Candidates for the new Hibiscus Coast Local Board on Sunday 19 September, 2 pm at Red Beach Methodist Church, 76 Red Beach Rd. This is not a debate, but an opportunity to hear & talk with candidates, informally . Everyone is welcome! Refreshments available.
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HUMOUR
Bad Seeing-Eye Dog
A blind man is walking down the street with his seeing-eye dog one day. They come to a busy intersection, and the dog, ignoring the high volume of traffic zooming by on the street, leads the blind man right out into the thick of traffic. This is followed by the screech of tires and horns blaring as panicked drivers try desperately not to run the pair down.
The blind man and the dog finally reach the safety of the sidewalk on the other side of the street, and the blind man pulls a cookie out of his coat pocket, which he offers to the dog. A passerby, having observed the near fatal incident, can't control his amazement and says to the blind man, "Why on earth are you rewarding your dog with a cookie? He nearly got you killed!"
The blind man turns partially in his direction and replies, "To find out where his head is, so I can kick his ass."
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TELEPHONE PRAYER CHAIN
Is anyone sick?
Call upon the church community to pray for you (James 5:14).
Please telephone any of the parishioners listed below.
We would love to pray for your intentions in our daily prayers.
Anita Malcolm - 426 6422
Jackie Straka - 421 0502
Noeline McDonald - 426 7521
Mati McGowan - 424 7463
Pat Gregory - 426 4347
Norma McGrath - 424 7155
Pat Sarsfield - 424 2582
Val & Mick Bennett - 426 8233
Margaret Moors - 426 8177
Jackie Abraham - 426 0093
Maureen Nancarrow - 426 7921
Lana Hilliar 426 0555
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WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!!!
Let us know if there are any parishioners you know of who are:
- Sick
- Need transport to doctors, hospital etc.
- Lonely or grieving
- Require emergency food supplements.
Help us to help you!
Please phone:
| Orewa Area: | | Whangaparaoa Area: |
| Cathy Donovan - 426 6522 | | Chris O’Sullivan - 426 5988 |
| Noeline Still - 426 0144 | | Judith Gooding - 424 1008 |
| Jackie Straka - 421 0502 | | Judy Devlin - 424 0268 |
Any donations of non-perishable food items for the Care and Share foodbank will be welcomed.
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Information on the tax credit available for donations
The claim used to be limited to a maximum of $630 but there is no longer a maximum limit
and one is able to claim 33% of the amount donated or 33% of the individuals taxable income
Click this link to download the PDF file giving all the details ir525 1 donations tax creditis.pdf
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ON SALE:
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NZ CATHOLIC - $3.00
COLUMBAN CALENDARS - $6.00
2010 DAILY MASS CALENDARS - $2.50
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