“Our entire task in this life, dear brothers and sister, consists in healing the eyes of the heart so that our eyes may be able to see God.” St Augustine.

“There’s something in the Gospel message so simple, so loving. So extraordinary, so excessive, because everything Jesus does is done to excess. At the wedding in Canaan, he gives an excessive amount of wine. When he multiplies the bread, he does an excessive amount. To love our enemies is an excess of love. When you are hit on one cheek, turn the other. Everything is excessive, because love cannot be otherwise than excessive. Love is more than enough. “ John Vanier.

God is not only paying our debts: God does not only restore us to life on earth, God does not only take us from earth to heaven: God gives to excess, God is the God of abundance and plenty. The God of the big feast. We can never discover the depths of God’s Love. When we do try we are caught up in the Love of God who loves beyond what we are able to dream or imagine.

Consider Ascension Sunday and Pentecost as the Big Feasts when it is for us who are given every good gift beyond what we can under-stand or take in.

Come, let us celebrate the feast of the Fifty Days: the day which concludes the Feast of feasts; the day on which the

promise is fulfilled; the day when the Comforter descends upon the earth in tongues of fire; the day of the disciples’ vision to

see where we are going. A time of great excess, a generous

and kind excess of God’s Love being poured into our lives.

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Kia Ora Talofa lava Malo e Lelei Bula Vinaka Kia Orana Shlama Illokhun Goeia Mōne

St Anne’s

Catholic Church Established 1947

126 Russell Road Manurewa Parish Newsletter 2nd June 2019

Dear friends This week we celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The unity of Christian Churches is not usually something that is top in our minds in our daily lives. We tend to focus our time and energy within our own faith community. Over the last 100 years there have been startling developments in the movement of the Christian Churches towards one another. There are doctrinal differences, and differences in styles of worship and prayer. But compared to the animosity of previous centuries, we have made huge strides in learning to work together, especially in assisting the disadvantaged and in joint worship. The Week of Prayer extends until Pentecost Sunday next weekend. You may have the opportunity to take part in an ecumenical service in your area - don’t miss that opportunity. You can use the Eight Days of Prayer for Christian Unity leaflet (www.catholic.org.nz) for personal prayer or in a group, or simply pray in your own way for unity. Consider a practical action, for example, making contact with someone from another denomination, maybe just for a cup of coffee. Other Christians are just like us, followers of Jesus Christ, committed to his way, his truth and his life. No action is too small in the work of promoting Christian unity. Our small actions are often multiplied by the Holy Spirit in amazing ways.

+ Cardinal John Dew Archbishop of Wellington Catholic Bishops’ Committee for Ecumenism

Marriage Preparation: Getting Married soon, or want to find out should you get married soon. Enrol in a preparation for marriage in our Parish. Soon we will be having a time of preparation for those who want to get married. The Sacrament of Marriage, the gift of God is the deepest gift given to husband and wife to help in their journey of Love and life. Without Marriage our society loses the

glue that holds us together and assures our children of stability and love.

We really need help from parishioners. Are you able to help in the following? Baptism programme Ushers Car-parking wardens Health & safety officers Readers Communion Ministers to the sick St Vincent de Paul Ministers of Communion Care for the lonely Planned giving We share in the service of the church through Christ who loves us.

Next Saturday Night The vigil of Pentecost The Newly baptised would like you to join in a night of prayer . It starts at 7.30pm and finishes the next Day Sunday at 7.30am. They will light a fire in the courtyard that will burn all through the night. The lights in the church will be dim, The focus of the prayer is for our families to receive help and strength. The Fire is a symbol of God ‘s gift that comes to each of us, a fire that will burn in our hearts. The fire is anotther word for the Love of God. You are all welcome. You can sign up to take a half hour spot for your family. You can have a cup of tea and food during the night. You can pray and sing, and be still. We will pray for all the families of St Annes, that they will be given great gifts. Come and join the newly Baptised.

MASS Commentator Lector 1 Lector 2 Euch Min. Euch Min. Euch Min. Euch Min. Euch Min. Euch Min. Euch Min. Euch Min. Euch Min. Altar Server Music Projector Flowers

SATURDAY 5.30PM Mark Elder Kamila Kaiaruna Allyssa Verner-Pula Philip Cortesi Josephine Bose-Fiso Hazel Dela Cruz Jose Dela Cruz Shirley Downes Margaret McVey Vivian Pereira Tina Shore Loloma Tuivai Clare Brwzowski Dominic Nguyen Aryan Pereira-Dsor Gafoi Kids Carmelite Lemi Pesi & Olive

SUNDAY 8AM Siiva Sala Janita Kalolo Henry Kalolo Amy Verissimo Grace Dodson Soane Nofoakifolau Frances Ane Sarah Beacom Paul Burns Anita Kaiaruna Kamila Kaiaruna Falestina Kaiaruna Valendra Eti-Fuiava, Aleah & Roman Kaiaruna, Divine Mercy Geoff Sargeant

SUNDAY 10AM Theresa Tulafono Margaret Kiely Therese Kiely Virginia Poloi Natui Sala Epiphany Sanele Sarah Semisi Faulili Tafu Tala Tafu Eteline Tau Allan Taylor Francella Tulilo Clement Leuea, June Papalii, Pape Pape Samoan Community Samoan Sunday Sch

SUNDAY 7PM John Stepphen Paz Karen Gonzaga Carmelite Lemi Ana Amato Jun Gabitan Yvonne Gabitan Tupou Ilalio Cathy Jenkins Mafi Kiola Falaniko Malaki Langi Nunan Semisi Petelo-Semisi Anne Marie Gabitan, Jian Gabitan Fijian Youth Group Fijian Youth

ROSTERS FOR WEEKEND SATURDAY 8TH JUNE AND SUNDAY 9TH JUNE 2019

Ascension Sunday: Church Unity Week

MASS TIMES SUNDAY: Sat Vigil: 5.30pm,

Sun: 8.00am, 10.00am & 7.00pm

Samoan: 3rd Sun every 2nd month 12noon

Maori: 4th Sun 11.30am Feb-Nov WEEK DAY :

MON: 8.00am QUEENS BIRTHDAY HOILDAY

TUES: 7.00am

WED: 7am & 12.05pm

THURS: 7am

FRI: 7am & 9.00am

SAT: 8.00amv

Reconciliation :

Saturday after the 8:00 am Mass

Saturday from 4:00 till 5:00 pm _________________________________________________

PLEASE PRAY FOR PARISHIONERS

Recently Deceased: Faanuamau Topf

(Tuua is her family name:) Clare Kingston,

Pius Croker.

The Sick: Maureen Foster, Barry Fraei,

Dsor Nurani Khan, Mercia Turner,

Anne Wallbank, Pat Fitzpatrick,

Baby Adrian Mansur, Rosalynn Clark,

Henry O’Neil, David Ifopo, Demi Ball,

Francis Gallego, Olivia del Valle, Bob Belz,

Su’a Pese, Margaret Hokai, Peter Dickens,

Marie Dephoff, Alice McElhinney,

Kevin Nelson, Nadia Kourkgy,

Naomi Daculan. Pat McAlpine, _________________________________________________

READINGS FOR SUNDAY YEAR C

Ascension 2nd June 2019 Apostles: 1:1-11 Ps: 46:2-3.6-7.8-9 Hebrews 9:24-28. 10:19-23 Luke: 24:46-53 Pentecost 9th June 2019 Apostles: 2:1-11 Ps: 103:1.24.29-31.34 Romans 8:8-17 John: 14:15-16.23-26

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Parish Event; Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Silent Prayer for all parishioners, all are welcome to come and pray. Thursday, from 4.00 till 6.00pm..

PARISH OFFICE Ph 09-266 5826 Secretary: Ph 09-266 5826 E-mail: stannes@xtra.co.nz E-mail: bulletin.manurewacatholic@gmail.com Web: manurewacatholic.org.nz Hours: Mon 11.30am-2.00pm. Tues, Wed, Thurs 9.00am-3.00pm. Fri 9.00am-12-30pm1.30-3.00pm. ——————————————————- PARISH COUNCIL: Heta 0272615445 PARISH FINANCE: John 0274811677 PARISH LITURGY: Philip 09-2664079 BECOMING A CATHOLIC RCIA Theresa 0212636812 RCIC Children over 8 years. Office 09-2665826 MINISTRY TO SICK: Marla 0272178873 E-mail stannes.sick@gmail.com BAPTISMAL TEAM: Sesilia 09-2665826 ROSTERS: Jeanette 09-2664079 PARISH MUSIC: Daniella HEALTH AND SAFETY: James EVENTS TEAM: Penina 0212642962 ST VINCENT DE PAUL: Patrick 0212566903

—————————————————— MAORI COMMUNITY: Rob 0210548530 SAMOAN COMMUNITY: Sala Sefo 021089 02685 09-2560144 SAMOAN SUNDAY SCHOOL: Senia 0274809108 TONGAN COMMUNITY: Semisi 02108369733 FIJIAN COMMUNITY: Tirisa 02102410257 YOUTH: Fijian: iRise: Samoan: Lala 02108468847 Tongan:

—————————————————— ROSARY FOR LIFE: Pat 09-2676027 or Bernadette 09-2669475 COUPLES FOR CHRIST: Glen 0272890803 LEGION OF MARY: Jacinta 02102649993 DIVINE MERCY: Pesi 0272561955 MEDITATION GROUP Charmainne 0274800418 or Paulina 02102590750 TEMPLES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT PRAYER GROUP: Serena 09-2696353

—————————————————— KNITTING GROUP: Tina 0274404563.

—————————————————— ST ANNE'S PARISH SCHOOL Principal: Mr Glen Ryan DRS: Lentine Fidow 09-269 0023 HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL Principal: Peta Lindstrom DRS: Ana Silva 09-296 9039

—————————————————— PRIESTS AND DEACON Fr Brian Prendeville sm E-mail: bprend@orcon.net.nz Fr Rob Devlin sm E-mail: robdev38@gmail.com Fr Kerry Prendeville sm E-mail: kprendy@gmail.com Deacon Sanele Poluleuligaga E-mail: sanele.poluleuligaga@yahoo.com.au

Reflection from Pope Francis for World Environment Day 2019 "Saving our common home In the lead-up to World Environment Day on 5 June let us reflect on these words of Pope Francis: ‘Young people demand change. They wonder how anyone can claim to be building a better future without thinking of the environmental crisis and the suffer-ings of the excluded.’ This is the time for us to indeed hear “the cry of the poor and of the earth” and act. Can we consider biking or walking to church or to our local shops or using skype for meetings where possible. See our “green tips” on https://www.facebook.com/Justice-Peace-Catholic-Diocese-of-Auckland-New-Zealand-145308722336400/

Parish Notices

First Sacramental Programme

Upcoming Dates 2019:

Confirmation Practice: Tues 4th June 7.30pm in the Church. (both a parent and children must be present.).

Confirmation Ceremony: Friday 7th June 7.30pm (meet in the hall 6.30pm)

(One ceremony only). Wear something tidy. Your choice.

First Holy Communion Practice: Friday 21st June 7.30pm in the church. (both a parent and children must be present.)

First Holy Communion Ceremony:

Sunday 23rd June 2pm in the Church (Meet in the hall 1pm) (again one ceremony only)

Wear something white, either white shirt, black trousers, or white dress.

Congratulations to Therese Kiely and Chris Lautua for your Wedding Mass last Saturday.

Mass Rosters: We are now into the second week of the new roster round. There are a lot of named rosters in the folders in the atrium which have not been picked up. (These rosters have been in the folders for over 2 weeks). The rosters include Altar Servers, Ministers of the Word, Commentators and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. We are finding that a number of people are not turning up for the Mass they are rostered for and we are having to find substitutes just before Mass starts- this is not ideal! If you cannot make a Mass that you are rostered for, please follow the established practice of finding a substitute or contact the Sacristan for your Mass. Could you please make sure that you collect your named roster so you have it at home for reference. Many thanks.

SICK / ELDERLY AT HOME If you wish to assist with Communion to the Sick, and or if you have a sick companion you wish to be visited. Contact Co-Ordinator Marla at stannes.sick@gmail.com or inform the parish office.

ELDERLY IN REST HOMES or in HOSPITAL families contact the parish office.

MONDAY MASS QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY 8AM Audio Visual Ministry: In some large parishes there are people who have a ministry of service to the church by being responsible for Microphones and Audio and Visual equipment. They work for the people in the parish they belong. We don’t have a ministry team in our parish. This team, if established, would be able to roster and supervise Sunday Masses, Funerals, Weddings, and all events that happen in the Church Many times, the equipment has been adjusted by various groups. Many of our Musicians bring their own gear because the Church’s equipment has been broken, taken, or just left around. If there are people who could take this responsibility it would be a great help for the few who are always asked to sort the problems when they arise. It is difficult when this is left to one or two people, and who are busy with their work and commitments to be called to sort out the problems caused by everyone changing settings and risking our expensive sound system gear. If you could see yourself being part of this group, contact the Parish Office and leave your name so that we can establish such a ministry of service.

Knitting Group every second and fourth Tuesday 10-12am at the school multipurpose room. All very welcome. Enquiries Tina 2667699 or 0274404563.

House Cleaner Required Manurewa. Mon, Wed and Fri 1 hour per day. Ph Michael 0274554439

Baptism Course: There will be two meetings to be held on the first and second Sundays of the month in the Parish Lounge, 5.30-6.30pm. For Baptisms, the third and fourth Sundays at 2.00 pm. Our expectation is that everyone wanting baptism comes to the preparation. If you would like to have your children baptized at one of the Masses this needs to be organised by the Baptismal team and in agreement with the Parish Priests. We are always looking for leaders for our baptism programme.

Acts Fellowship for people wanting to explore their faith (20-30 years old). Up and coming meeting dates: 6th and 20th of June, 4th and 18th July. 7.30pm to 8.30pm Ph/ txt Hanna 2102713618 for venue info. All welcome. Ph Therese Kiely 0212636812

RCIC: Baptism for Children (7 years+) Ph Parish Office 266 5826 to register for programme.

RCIA: Want to Become Catholic? Ph Therese Kiely 0212636812

Health & Safety. We need passionate people to help keep us Healthy & Safe at our Mass times. If you would like to volunteer as a greeter, seater or as a car parking warden at our weekend Mass times and events please contact James on 021846614. It is everyone’s duty to ensure we are Healthy & Safe at our Parish. Thank you. Health & Safety Team. Contact is James on 021846614.

Interim Solution to overcrowding at 10am Mass: We will use the hall for Mass and have it set up to have seats, screen, and sound available. This is to cater for the overflow of people. We need people to help in this area. Thank you for the suggestions around Sunday Mass times. This is a question that needs more discussion. Some are in favour and some are not. But it does need, to be discussed.

Mass of the Neophytes Saturday 8 June, 5.30pm, Cathedral of St Patrick’s and St Joseph. Bishop Pat invites all those who were baptised or received into full commun-ion with the Church, during Easter (or indeed the last 12 months) to join him at the Mass of the Neophytes to praise and thank God for the gift of faith. Family, sponsors, Godpar-ents, RCIA teams and parishioners are wel-come and in fact encouraged to attend this special celebration of faith. It will be the vigil Mass of Pentecost. Beginning Experience Weekend: In Auck-land, Fri evening 14 June-Sunday afternoon 16 June 2019. A weekend away to help those suffering the heartache of separation, divorce or widowhood. Early Bird conces-sion $295 if paid by 3 May. For further infor-mation contact Carol (021) 169 0222 or Bev (09) 298 9943 or www.beginningexperience.org.nz. What Catholics Believe: Want to know more about the key distin-guishing characteristics of Catholicism and how they are expressed today then come enrol in our 1 hour NZQA course at St Anne’s Parish Hall Friday 5th July 6-9pm Sat 6th July 9am-4pm Fri 23rd Aug 6-9pm Sat24th Aug 9am-4pm. Lecturer: Dr Zacha-riah Duke. Enrol:- v.kirisome@tci.ac.nz by 24th May Mercy Spirituality Centre The Drive, Epsom. Ph. 638 6238 or i n fo@mercysp i r i t ua l i t ycent re .o rg .nz

www.mercyspiritualitycentre.org.nz The Meaning of PENTECOST with Br KIERAN FENN fms. Wed 5 Jun, 10.30am-12.30pm. Koha/Donation talk. Together with Br Kieran, we will explore the past, present and future of the Feast of the Pentecost.

ENNEAGRAM Unit 2 with MARIE COR-BETT. Sat 8 Jun, 9am-4pm. $70. Booking essential. BYO lunch. REFLECTION/RETREAT DAY: Come and rest awhile Prayer in the midst of daily life with MARY CATHERWOOD rsm. Mon 10 Jun, 10.30am-2.20pm. $25. BYO lunch.

Te Tiriti O Waitangi: Gratitude for the Land of Aotearoa with SUSAN HEALY. Fri 14 Jun, 7-9pm. $15. See our website Bookings essential.

Director of Boarding Sacred Heart College An exciting opportunity has arisen within Sacred Heart College Hostel Ltd, for a Director of Boarding. You can be part of a unique and special community with onsite housing located on magnificent grounds in Glendowie, Auckland. We are seeking an energized and committed Director of Boarding to embrace the operation of our highly successful Boarding Hostel. This position offers diversity, strategic leadership, management and administration of Sacred Heart College boarding houses, with the welfare of boys the central focus. There could be a small teaching component to gain an understanding and to work in synergy with our College. Flexibility, excellent communication, interpersonal skills and an in-depth knowledge of a school environment, along with the ability and commitment to uphold and promote the Special Character of the Hostel and College, is essential. The College has a roll of just over 1200 stu-dents who come from diverse economic, geographic and ethnic backgrounds, including International Students. With around 170 hostel students, our boarding facility offers support for students from Years 9 - 13 fostering their pastoral care and well-being and providing the best possible environment for all boys to develop into Marist men. On site accommodation is included as part of an attractive remuneration package. This position commences in July 2019, or earlier by negotiation. Join us at Sacred Heart College, one of New Zealand’s leading Catholic Boys’ schools and embrace the Marist community spirit and values the College upholds. Please email a letter of application and a copy of your CV to: Melanie Inglis, Manager of Re-cruitment/HR on recruit-ment@sacredheart.school.nz. In the subject line please specify the position you are apply-ing for. Applications close: 12th June 2019 Personal Assistant/Secretary – a newly established position for the NZ Marist Broth-ers Trust Board providing assistance to the Director of Business Services, the District Leader and the Director of Mission. For a position description and application form please contact jannepen-der@aheadassociates.co.nz

Property Manager – Building Compliance focused role The Diocese is seeking a motivated property professional to join our small property team in a Property Manager role with a focus on Building Compliance. You are someone who enjoys coordinating and managing all aspects of building compliance, can manage our Health and Safety programme for the Dio-cese ensuring all legislation requirements are being met, ensures that all insurance infor-mation is current and correct and all School property data is accurately recorded with NZ Catholic Education Office and Ministry of Education. This is a varied and busy role and we seek applications from candidates who can demonstrate the following experiences and attributes: Relevant experience or tertiary qualification in Property, Construction or Health and Safety; Sound knowledge and understanding of building compliance; Excellent knowledge and understanding of the HSWA 2015; Excellent organisation and planning skills; Strong administrative skills; Excellent relationship building skills with both external, and internal clients; Strong custom-er focus; and Strong computer skills – inter-mediate competency in MS Work & Excel. To view the full advertisement and position description for the above role, please visit our website www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz under Administration and staff vacancies.

Has Mass Changed over Time? And Eucharist: the Great Sacrament of Unity. We extend an invitation to all parishioners to come to these two seminars at Christ the King Church, Ōwairaka on Saturday June 30th. This is a great opportunity for people to deepen their understanding and appreciation of the Mass. Visiting lecturer, Rev Thomas O’Loughlin, Professor of Historical Theology at Nottingham University, will present two seminars: 1) 1.00 – 3.00 pm, How under-standing changes to liturgical rites that have occurred over time can help us understand and appreciate today’s liturgy more fully. 2) 3.30pm – 5.30pm, Why do we call the Mass the great sacrament of unity? Afternoon tea provided 3.00 – 3.30. In addition to these two seminars, Rev O’Loughlin will present a free academic lecture to the public, ‘One or Two Cups’ the origins of the longer Recension of the Lukan Last supper Narrative,’ on Tuesday July 2nd, 7pm at the Columba Centre Vermont St Pilgrimages departing in 2019 to The Holy Land, Medjugorje and within NZ. Expressions of interest welcome. Visit: www.pilgrimage.nz or see noticeboard for details. Contact Patricia Parsons on 0274 219 064. E: info@mirpilgrimages.co.nz.

Holy Land Pilgrimage with Fr Sherwin Lapaan: 13-day affordable pilgrimage de-parting 9 September 2019. Small exclusive group; limited seats. For full details, please contact Laura on laura@skytrain.co.nz or phone +64-9-921 5106.

Holy Land Pilgrimage - Join the Auckland diocesan pilgrimage, led by our Vicar Gen-eral, Monsignor Bernard Kiely, and our dioc-esan Media & Communications person, Dame Lyndsay Freer. Departing Saturday 14 September, this 15-night pilgrimage offers superior accommodation, daily break-fast and dinner, daily Mass for our group and outstanding local guides. See the Gospels come alive as we retrace the steps of Jesus from his Nativity to Calvary. For further details contact the organiser, Harvest Jour-neys, on their free-calling number (0800) 819 156 or visit www.harvestjourneys.com or call Lyndsay on (021) 272 4895.