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3rd Sunday of Lent
7th Mar 2010
This Sunday's Readings
Site 1:
Exodus 3:1-8.13-15; Psalm 102; 1 Corinthians 10: 1-6.10-12; Luke 13: 1-9
Site 2:
Exodus 3:1-8.13-15; Psalm 102; 1 Corinthians 10: 1-6.10-12; Luke 13: 1-9
This week in the parish
| Sun 7 | 9.00am | RCIA, St John’s |
| | 4.00pm | Stations of the Cross, St Francis |
| Mon 8 | 1.30pm | CWL, Hall |
| | 7.30pm | Meditation Group, St John’s |
| Tues 9 | 4.00pm | Sacramental Program, Hall |
| | 7.30pm | Parish Prayer Group, St Francis |
| Wed 10 | 9.45am | Mainly Music, Hall |
| | 1.30pm | Indoor Bowls, Hall |
| | 5.30pm | Meditation Group, St Francis |
| Thu 11 | 4.00pm | Meditation Group, St John's |
| | 5.45pm | Choir Practice, St John’s |
| Fri 12 | 7.00pm | Stations of the Cross, St John’s |
| Sat 13 | 10.00am | SFO Auckland Formation Day, Hall |
| Sun 14 | 4.00pm | First Reconciliations, St John’s |
| | 4.00pm | Stations of the Cross, St Francis |
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 “Unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.” These words were addressed by Jesus to his contemporaries, and are addressed to us in today’s liturgy. We always begin our celebration of the Eucharist with a call to repentance.
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On Children
(Kahlil Gibran)
Your children are not your children.
They are the sons and daughters of life's longing for itself.
They come through you but not from you,
and though they are with you yet they belong not to you.
You may give them your love but not your thoughts,
for they have their own thoughts.
You may house their bodies but not their souls,
for their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow,
which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.
You may strive to be like them,
but seek not to make them like you.
For life goes not backward nor tarries with yesterday.
You are the bows from which your children
as living arrows are sent forth.
The archer sees the mark upon the path of the infinite,
and He bends you with His might
that His arrows may go swift and far.
Let your bending in the archer's hand be for gladness;
For even as He loves the arrow that flies,
so He loves also the bow that is stable.
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Fr Peter will be away Mon 8 March to Fri 12 March inclusive.
Please note Mass timetable for this week:
Mon - Liturgy at St John’s 9.30am
Tues - Mass at St John’s 9.30am
Wed - Mass at St Francis 8.30am
(No Mass or Liturgy at St Johns)
Thur - Mass at St John’s 9.30am
Fri - Mass at St Francis 8.30am
(No Mass or Liturgy at St Johns)
Sat - No morning Mass at St John’s
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If you are available to be a Reader or Eucharistic Minister
If you are available to be a Reader or Eucharistic Minister at the 7.30pm Holy Thursday Mass or the Easter Vigil Mass at 6am on Easter Sunday please add your name to the list in the foyer.
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Parish AGM
The Parish AGM will be held in the parish hall on Sunday 21 March after the 10.15am Mass. We appeal to those who are willing to serve the parish community by standing for election to the Parish Council. Nomination forms are in the foyer. Please contact Monica Grimshaw, 426 3255. A reminder that all reports are due in to the parish office by Monday 15 March.
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 Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women invite all women to a seminar day
‘Equipping Women for Prayer Ministry’ on Saturday 13 March 10am-3.30pm.
This training day is for women who are currently involved with Dove Prayer Ministry or would like to become involved with Dove Prayer Ministry. Registration 9.30am. Venue: St Anne’s Church Hall, Manurewa. Presenters Christine Kornman & Theresa Goulding. Cost $20.Bring your own lunch. Tea & coffee provided. Contact Jo 09 424 4122.
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To all supporters of the Catholic Enquiry Centre:
Your promoters will be approaching you for your annual $15 donation. Please continue to support this important office of Catholic Evangelisation.
Val Bennett, 426 8233.
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LENTEN DEVOTIONS
Weekly Stations of the Cross
St John: Friday, 7.00pm
St Francis: Sunday, 4.00pm
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Retreat and Reflection Day:
‘The God quest is to contemplate darkness and light’ - D. O’Murchu.
Mary MacKillop Centre 56 Selwyn Ave. Mission Bay, Auckland. A reflective day to prepare for the celebration of Holy Week - discovering the Wisdom of Darkness and its Promise of Light. Friday 26 March, 10.0am–3.00pm. Cost $20. Bring own lunch, tea and coffee provided. Facilitator: Lyndall Brown rsj. Registrations to
lyndallb@clear.net.nz<'a> or ring 04 566 4510
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Course in Maori Theology & Spirituality:
Friday 19 March 6.30pm-9.30pm and Saturday 20 march 9.00am-4.00pm at Te Unga Waka Marae, 7A Clyde Street, Epsom. Presenter Pa Henare Tate. Please pre-enrol with Maureen Hammond at Catholic Institute of Theology, 379 6424 or email m.hammond@auckland.ac.nz
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We pray ...
We pray for all the sick in the community especially Mike Johnson, Allen Campbell, John O’Connor and Christine Harris. We pray for those who have died recently including Len Broadbent and for those whose anniversaries occur at this time including Darryl Clarkson, Agnes Hill, Peter Kelly, Glen Norton, Len Morgan, Henryk Mors, Edmond Schischka, Pat McGlone and Dawn Wade.
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Fr. Ron’s 75th Birthday
An open invitation to “Verdelais” 36 Tindall’s Bay Road (Glenys & David Ferguson’s home) this Sunday 7 March 3.30 – 9 pm. Bring some pick-up food & a bottle. Sausage sizzle at 6pm. Property borders reserve which runs onto beach - great for a picnic. Bring the family, go for a swim. Just call in or stay. Please park on the road. Contact Glenys 424 7031 glenys@verdelais.co.nz
or Fr Ron 424 7437 rjs@infogen.net.nz.
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 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO
Irene Clarkson - 8 March
John Lokes - 12 March
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Reminder to St Andrews Home Group members:
The outing to the Bay’s Club is next Sunday 14 March. Meet in the St John’s car park at 11.30am.
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 Legion of Mary:
We invite all members, ex-members and auxiliary members to attend our annual ACIES on Sunday 21 March 2010 at 2pm at St Mary’s Parish, 117 Onewa Road, Northcote. A bus will be provided depending on numbers. If interested please contact Nenita 424 2106 or Rosita 424 2089.
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Catholic Women's League:
Meet in the parish hall on Monday 8 March at 1.30pm. New members most welcome.
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Sign outside a church:
As you pass this little church
Be sure to plan a visit
So when at last you’re carried in
God won’t ask “Who is it?”
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Telephone Prayer Chain:
Would like to invite members and those who would like to join on Monday 15 March to a rosary at 11am and shared lunch at Norma McGrath’s house. Please ring 424 7155.
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A weekend away for a life time of change
A weekend away for a life time of change is one of the ways the Beginning Experience has been described. It is a programme designed to help widowed, divorced & separated people move towards a gentle closure of the past. The weekends are held at the Franciscan Friary, 50 Hillsborough Road, Hillsborough and the next one will be held on 19-21 March. To register or for further info please contact the co-ordinator (09 )360-3054 or Anita (09) 297-7637.
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DIARISE!
Faith Education Courses to be held in the parish hall this year:
- The Gospel of Luke : Friday evening 11 June and Saturday 12 June. Presented by Sr Alice Synott.
- A People at Prayer - Exploring the Eucharist: Friday evening 20 August and Saturday 21 August. Presented by Jo Ayers.
- Coping with Grief: Friday evening 19 November and Saturday 20 November. Presented by Delia Ruane.
For further info or to register ring Murray Morgan in the parish office (Mon and Wed mornings).
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Caritas Lent Appeal:
This week’s Caritas appeal is for the people of Darfur to provide shelter, food, safe water, health, education, peace building and protection programmes. Please give generously to the Lent Appeal by including your donation each week in the envelopes (available in the foyer) and placing it in the Sunday collection. If you would prefer to donate one amount only, there are ‘one-off’ donation envelopes in the foyer.
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Mahitahi
Catholic Overseas Volunteers
Volunteer Vacancies:
- Carpentry/Building Instructor, Solomon Is
Don Bosco Technical Institute requires assistance with instruction of carpentry and general trades.
Term: 3 months
Qualifications: Relevant qualifications and experience in teaching practical trade skills, including carpentry, and an ability to work cross culturally.
- Builder, Solomon Is
Don Bosco Technical Institute requires assistance with project managing building two new staff houses.
Term: 2-3 months
Qualifications: Relevant qualifications and experience in building, and an ability to work cross culturally.
- Builder / Engineer/ Project Manager, PNG
The Diocese of Aitape, PNG requires assistance rebuilding Parish churches and community facilities, destroyed in the 1998 Tsunami.
Term: 1 year - 2 years
Qualifications: Experience in construction and building, project management, and an ability to work cross culturally.
- Organisational Management Advisor, Fiji
Tutu Rural Training Centre, Taveuni, Fiji, requires an advisor in Organisational Management to establish governance structures and to document policies and procedures. The assignment may require a number of short visits periodically to assist with this process.
Term: 1-2 weeks with possible follow up 6 months later.
Qualifications: Experience in organisational management, boards of governance, developing policies and procedures, and an ability to work cross culturally.
If none of these projects suit you, but you are interested in volunteering,
visit Mahitahi’s website to register your skills anyway: www.mahitahi.org
For all positions: Local community assistance is sought to cover air travel, medical and insurance costs. Accommodation and a basic local allowance is provided.
For more information, or to apply visit www.mahitahi.org, or contact Mahitahi directly to speak to Christina. Applications will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Please apply immediately.
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HUMOUR
The cowboy without a horse
A cowboy rode into town and stopped at the saloon for a drink. Unfortunately, the locals always had a habit of picking on newcomers. When he finished, he found his horse had been stolen.
He comes back into the bar, handily flips his gun into the air, catches it above his head without even looking and fires a shot into the ceiling.
"Who stole my horse?" he yelled with surprising forcefulness.
No one answered.
"I'm gonna have another beer and if my horse ain't back outside by the time I'm finished, I'm gonna do what I dun back in Texas and I don't want to have to do what I dun back in Texas!"
Some of the locals shifted restlessly.
He had another beer, walked outside, and his horse was back! He saddled up and started to ride out of town.
The bartender wandered out of the bar and asked, "Say partner, what happened in Texas?"
The cowboy turned back and said, "I had to walk home!"
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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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