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ST JOSEPH’S PARISH NEWSLETTER
Serving the people of South Taranaki in Hawera, Normanby and Manaia
28th Sunday Ordinary Time Year A
11th October 2020
Respect Life Sunday
Respect Life Sunday 2020 on 11 October invites us to value and protect vulnerable members of our families, communities, society and nation in all we do. Quoting Pope Francis, the theme reminds us: “We are all frail, all equal, all precious”. It reminds people of the value of each member of the human family. While our society sometimes shows it considers some lives to be worth more than others, we reject that idea. We are one human family and there is a special place in our family for the most vulnerable, the poor, people experiencing illness or disability, unborn lives and people rejected by society. Respect Life Sunday falls a week before the New Zealand General Election, in a year in which we face old and new questions about the way we value lives through the Covid-19 pandemic, abortion legislation and the euthanasia referendum.
Almighty God, awaken in our hearts your own love for the most vulnerable members of
our society. Recognising our own fragility and vulnerability, help us to protect all
people, from before birth to the natural end of our lives, and eliminate discrimination
and exclusion because of illness and disability. Amen
PARISH INFORMATION
St Joseph’s Church 38 Victoria St Hawera
Sacred Heart Church 43 Ngatai St Manaia
Mission Centre (parish and school office)
Little Regent St behind the church
Postal Address Box 488 Hawera 4640
Email [email protected]
Website https://stjosephshawera.weebly.com
(Office Hours Mon - Fri 9.00am - 12.00noon)
Parish Secretary Patrea Clement 06 278 5656
Parish Priest Craig Butler Mob 021 272 4401 (24hrs)
SUNDAY MASS TIMETABLE Saturday 17/10 5.00pm Sacred Heart Manaia
Sunday 17/10 9.30am St Joseph’s Hawera
Sunday 1/11 11.15am Hoani Papita Marae
WEEKDAY MASS TIMETABLE Monday 9.00am Communion Service
Tuesday 9.00am Mass
Wednesday 10.30am Trinity Mass
Thursday 9.00am Mass
Friday 9.00am Mass
SACRAMENT RECONCILIATION Saturdays at 11.30am, or any time by appointment
Rosters: Our new rosters for mid October and November are now out to be picked up. If you wish to have them emailed to you in the future, please let me know. Baptism: We welcome this morning through Baptism Stella Mary Jithin baby daughter of Riya Wilson & Jithin Francis. Mass at Annie Brydon this Wednesday 14th at 1.30pm. Planned Giving: Please continue to place your planned giving in the basket before or after Mass. We are very grateful to all those who contribute to our Parish. As from early next year, we will no longer be able to accept and bank cheques. In preparation if you are a regular cheque giver and would like to set up an automatic payment, please give me a call at the office and we will provide you with the information you need. October is the Month of the Rosary- the latest WelCom had a page about praying the rosary. We have rosary beads, rosary rings, pray the rosary prayer sheets and books at the Parish Office Mission Centre open 9-12 Monday – Friday. Covid Level One – We are at Level One, which means we are not limited in our Mass numbers, but there are still many restrictions, which include Communion under one kind, No contact at the sign of peace, Communion on the hand only. We encourage you to continue with Covid Tracing, and ask if you are unwell to please stay home. Artist Wanted: The National Liturgy Office at the request of
the bishops is urgently seeking to commission an artist to
create a work commemorating Bishop Pompallier’s 1838
dedication of Aotearoa New Zealand to Mary. The work will be
displayed in conjunction with the Feast of the Assumption next
August 15, which is also a Sunday in 2021. The NLO is asking
for the widest possible circulation of its mission to find an
artist, as registrations interest by prospective artists are
needed by 15 October. A media statement about this is online
here: https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-
releases/bishops-seek-artist/ The NLO invitation to artists is
here: https://www.nlo.org.nz/assets/Uploads/Invitation-for-
EOI-for-Artwork.pdf
Shoe Box Christmas appeal closes 31st October. Shoe boxes are available in the church foyer or mission centre. Pro Life Facts: Recently the Ministry of Health announced the establishment of their Abortion Services team, responsible for planning and oversight. Although presenting as an ordinary bureaucratic medical service, the fact is that this medical service kills preborn children. For more information on pro-life issues, visit www.voiceforlife.org PRAYERS FOR OUR LOVED ONES WHO HAVE DIED: We remember and pray for all those who have died recently, especially Kearney O’Connor & Henrica Bruynel and all whose anniversaries are at this time including Paul Dwyer, Doug
Johnson, Frank Gilligan, Jim Leslie, Margaret Crompton, Brian Hughes, Alf Kalin, Edna Dodunski, Tom Mills, Gesildo Martelletti, & Terry Bigham. Mass has been requested by SVDP for Kearney O’Connor. May they rest in peace
Next weekend our parish will be holding the Pontifical Mission (MISSIO-NZ) Church Appeal. This year we are invited to partner with the needy Church in the Philippines. They reach out to those who have been affected by poverty and disability. They give them hope and support to live a fulfilling life.
Zyrhrie Costales is a seven years old girl but weighs only 7kgs when the team of Sr Maris found her. In recent months Zyrhrie has also been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. The reach-out program of the diocese of San Jose, Nueva Ecija in the Philippines led by the Canossian Sisters and their teams worked hard to help bring integral development of mind, body, and soul of the children of the Diocese. Zyrhrie represents the many children who longs to live with top health. The Missionary Canossian Sisters and their team need your help. May your generosity be an expression of your care for those less privileged. May your gifts be an expression of your response. Give from your heart. Please use your Planned Giving Special Envelope. If you are not on planned giving, please place in an envelope marked Mission Sunday, and if you would like a receipt, please include your name and address. Te Ahi Kaa O Mātauranga The Hearth Place of Learning. Te Ahi Kaa O Mātauranga is the Palmerston North Diocese Young Adult Community. Based in the Palmerston North CBD, this is where 20-35 year olds can spend a year focusing on prayer, hospitality, formation and service. Expressions of interest are now open for 2021. Contact Nick Wilson [email protected] 021 822 814 by 23rd October. Titipounamu Study & Joy Online Session (Evening): Mary and the Reformation – Mary, full of Grace with Br Kieran Fenn who has a wonderful way of bringing Scripture alive. Tuesday, 20 October, 7-8.30pm. Fee: Koha/Donation. ZOOM. For more information and registration: [email protected] See also: https://www.studyjoy.nz/events/virtual-teaching-mary-in-the-reformation/
Online Session (Retreat Day): Who am I ? – Reflecting on our Identity in God with Eamon Butler. Saturday, 28 November, 10.30am-4pm. Fee: $60. (Please note new Date!) For more information and registration: [email protected] https://www.studyjoy.nz/events/virtual-retreat-day-with-eamon-butler-who-am-i/
