MASSES

Sunday: 8.30am & 10am

Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday,

Friday & Saturday: 9am

Ethnic Masses

Tongan Mass: 2nd Saturday of

the month at 6pm

Samoan Divine Mercy Mass

February 9th 2020 @ 12.30PM

ADORATION

1st Saturday of the month

8am—9am &

Wednesday 8am—9am

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

1st Saturday of the month at 9am

(Exposition of the Blessed

Sacrament at 8am)

RECONCILIATION

Saturdays 8.30am and after

9am Mass or by appointment

with Fr Felise Lemi.

St Pius X Parish Office

OPENING HOURS

Tuesday—Friday

9am—3pm

Phone: (09) 528 6131

Email: office@gleninnescatholic.org.nz

Contact: Julianna Laga’aia

101 Castledine Crescent, Glen Innes

Parish Priest:

Fr Felise Lemi CSsR

Ph: (09) 528 6131

Email: flemicssr@gmail.com

www.gleninnescatholic.org.nz

15TH December 2019 3rd Sunday of Advent A

THEME

“Be patient…until the Lord’s coming…”

Good morning to you all once again, to our celebration of the

Eucharist/Mass. In today’s gospel, John’s disciples assure him that his waiting is rewarded: the Messiah has come; the words of the prophet are fulfilled. As we draw ever closer to Christmas, today’s readings teach us

that waiting has its own special value.

FIRST READING: Isaiah 135:1 – 6, 10

The prophet assures his people in exile that the Lord will come, the

desert will bloom and human disabilities will be healed..

SECOND READING: James 5:7 – 10

The farmer, who plants his seeds in autumn and, after early and late rains, sees the first shoots appear, is an example of patient waiting.

GOSPEL READING: Matthew 3:1 – 12

As Christians, we are Advent people, not simply in the sense that for a

few weeks each year we wait for Christ’s birth at Christmas, but rather in the sense that our whole life’s is a time of waiting, a time of

preparation, for the time when He will come again. Like John the Baptist, we are invited to go on patiently waiting and growing in

friendship with the Lord until the day when all waiting will be over, the day when we shall gaze face to face upon the one we have waited for,

the one we have longed for, the one we have sought, often unknowingly, our whole life long. .

Advent blessings to you and have a blessed week. Felise Lemi, CSsR

Ph: (09) 528 7257 between 9am & 3pm Mon-Fri during term

time; or visit www.saintpiusx.school.nz

Mass Timetable

for Christmas

2019 & New Year

2020

Christmas Vigil Mass 7pm

Midnight Mass 11pm

Christmas Day Mass

9am

New Year’s Day Mass 9am

Introducer Children’s Liturgy Huni Fifita Taliilagi Tufuga Sonny Haiosi

Readers Children’s Liturgy Lami Burke Stanley Sosefo

Maggie Laga’aia Lose

Manuhaapai

Christina Tagaloa Tupua Laga’aia

Communion

Ministers

Jason Swann Robyn Poila

Jorina Taumaoe Laurence Lee Terei Mana

Sr Caroline Sr Johanna Etuini Mafi

Peni Sa’ulilo Reginald Tora

Ofa Sosefo Rita Lee Sa Hicks

Glen Thomas Ponesi Maoe

Maria Burke Lupe Sosefo Penese Poila Lupe Atina

Penisimani Mahe

Musicians Teachers of Children’s Liturgy

Paul Keestra Paul Keestra Paul Keestra

Collectors Youth Youth Youth Youth

Commemoration of the Dead

Anniversaries of their deaths:

Fuiava Iaulualo Toetau Falefa

Olga Nole, Benjamin Mitchell,

Owen Malton, Florence Dunne,

Jeanette Wildermoth and all our families, friends,

past parish priests and parishioners

who have gone before us.

Eternal rest, Grant unto them O Lord, and let Your perpetual light

shine on them. May they rest in peace. Amen

Weekly Readings Year A

Monday 16/12/19

Number 24:2 – 7, 15 – 17

Gospel Matthew 21:23 – 27

Tuesday 17/12/19

Genesis 49:2, 8-10

Gospel Matthew 1:1 – 17

Wednesday 18/12/19

Jeremiah 23:5-8

Gospel Matthew 1:18 – 24

Thursday 19/12/19

Judges 13:2-7, 24 – 25

Gospel Luke 1:5 -25

Friday 20/12/19

Isaiah 7:10 – 14

Gospel Luke 1:26 – 38

Saturday 21/12/19

Songs 2:8 – 14 or

Zephaniah 3:14 – 18

Gospel Luke 1:39 – 45

notices

2019/2020 Christmas and New Year’s Mass times

Tuesday 24th December 2019 – Christmas Eve

Christmas vigil Mass - 7pm led by the Children’s Liturgy

Carols @ 10.00pm Midnight Mass – 11pm

Wednesday 25th December 2019

Christmas Day Only one Mass at 9am

Wednesday 1st January 2020

New Year’s Day Only one Mass at 9am

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS 2019-2020 TIMETABLE A reminder to all Liturgical ministers and groups, the timetable for the Christmas 2019 and New Years 2020 Mass services are displayed. If you are unable to fulfil your ministries, please make arrangements with your fellow ministers/groups (for Ministers of the Word, please see Penelope Maoe or Niulagi Taisau). 2020 Columban Calendars on for sale in the church porch for $12.00. Very ideal for Christmas, so buy one while stocks Christmas Blessings from the Catholic Caring Foundation The Caring Foundation wishes all parishioners a blessed and holy Christmas. Our sincere thanks for your support of families and communities in need throughout this year. Please remember the work of the Foundation this Christmas and make a gift to our Christmas Appeal. To make a gift, please visit our website www.caringfoundation@org.nz Auckland Charismatic Renewal Opening Mass 2020. All members of Charismatic realities are invited to come for the opening Mass of 2020 at Sacred Heart Church, 16 Vermont St, Ponsonby on 1st February at 10.30am followed by shared lunch in the hall. Contact Deidre 021 022 51103 or Anil 022 364 9306 Are you of Irish descent? This message is for you on behalf of the Embassy of Ireland to New Zealand and the Centre for Scottish and Irish Studies at the University of Otago. Calling all Irish people, Irish community groups, people of Irish heritage or affinity with Ireland living in New Zealand. The Embassy of Ireland in Aotearoa, New Zealand, has partnered with the Centre for Irish and Scottish Studies who have designed two short surveys, that we hope, will assist in showcasing the rich Irish history we have in New Zealand, as well as the opportunities for future collaboration and connection. You can access the surveys and more information at Friends of Ireland If have any questions about these surveys please email info@friendsofireland.co.nz

FOR ALL OTHER NOTICES PLEASE REFER TO THE NOTICEBOARD IN THE CHURCH PORCH

8.30am 10am

INTRODUCER Taliilagi Tufuga Goretti Kalolo

READERS Lami Burke Leitupo Tagaloa

Anita Natoealofa Christina Tagaloa

COMMUNION MINISTERS

Sr Jacqui Miles Ipu Laga’aia Snr

Robyn Poila Reginald Tora Maria Burke

Ofa Sosefo Suea Lui

Sialia Patelesio Penisimani Mahe

Deja Mahe

MUSICIANS St Joseph’s the Worker Tongan Community

COLLECTORS Peni Latu Tongan Community

PREPARATION OF THE CHURCH

Samoan Legion of Mary

Liturgical Roster for Sunday 22nd December 2019 A

PARISH DIRECTORIES

Parish Pastoral Council

Parish Priest: Fr Felise Lemi Acting Chairperson: Paul Keestra Acting Secretary: Julianna Laga’aia Finance Committee

Chairperson: Lami Burke, Fr Felise Lemi, Paul Keestra, Peter Sosefo, Vole Tafa, Rajeli Wara, Penelope Maoe Fundraising: Goretti Kalolo Health & Safety: Christina Tagaloa Property: Pamela Sanalio Security (H&S): Marvy Okay St Pius X Catholic School

Principal: Paul Coakley BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chairperson: Sonny Haiosi V/Chairperson: Naite Naden Bishop’s Reps: Fr Felise Lemi CSsR, Sonny Haiosi, Sr Caroline Byrne & Rachael Vonoyawa Parent’s Rep: Naite Naden, Grace Gray, Josh Loughan, Saane Tuitavake & Julianna Laga’aia. Staff Rep: Debbie Williams Principal: Paul Coakley

Church Sacristans

Ponesi & Penelope Maoe Liturgy:

Paul Keestra St Vincent De Paul/

Care Group

Rajeli Wara Baptism Programme

Palepa Seumanu (09) 5706956 Mobile 02108497724 Sacramental Programme

Maggie Laga’aia St Joseph’s the Worker

Group

Rosilene Thomas Tongan Community:

Aleki Mafi – Community Leader Pita Sosefo – Liturgy

Samoan Community:

Vole Tafa Taisau

Parish Youth

Stanley Sosefo, Lose Manuhaapai Deja Mahe Parents – Aiolupotea & Mariah Mulipola

$$$ FINANCE $$$

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS FOR 8th December 2019

St Pius X Catholic Church, Glen Innes, Auckland 1072

Loose $362.40 Envelopes $936.40 Samoan Divine Mercy -

Tongan Mass -

Grand Total $1298.80

If you would like to make a donation, please fill out the forms at the back of the church or see the Parish Office @ office@gleninnescatholic.org.nz

ST VINCENT de PAUL/CARE GROUP

Bread is available Tuesdays & Thursdays 7pm outside the church. If you

require assistance or food especially during this season of Christmas,

please contact Sialia Patelesio 575 4165/021 417 980 or

Rajeli Wara on 527 2373 or for any other enquiries also.

Merry Christmas