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Reflection:
This Sunday we listen to the one of the great stories not only of the Gospel but
of all time, commonly known as The Prodigal Son, but more about the loving
Father. We hear this alongside two other parables: the lost sheep and the lost
coin.
What does it mean to be lost? For the prodigal son it meant descending into
the depths of depravity, looking after pigs, which for a Jew was about as low
as you could go. However, it was at that low point that he recalled the love
of his father and decided to return prepared to earn his way back into his fa-
ther's favour. He didn't have to worry. His father's love was unconditional and
his return was celebrated with a great party.
This story is very much at the heart of the twelve-step programme: you have
to break down in order to break through, that is recognising that your life is
unmanageable because of your addictive behaviour, and once you bottom
out you can begin to claw your way back. The tragedy is that many do not
bottom out and descend into oblivion. At least if you have a memory of a
love that is unconditional you have something to come back to. Sadly many
do not make their way back and end up self-destructing.
The other key player in this story is of course the older son. He dutifully does
what he has always done, is faithful, reliable and dependable. To him that is
all that matters, but he does not see the wood for the trees and this is his
downfall. Somehow we all have to be broken open to see the bigger picture.
He becomes angry. We don't know the outcome. Did he come around to
embrace his brother or did he remain imprisoned in his anger?
In this Creation Season we are being reminded
that our common home is in mortal peril and
unless we confront this we will come to the
point of no return. Scientists tell us we have ten
years left. For too long this reality has been un-
dermined by media supported by big money
but at last the truth is starting to hit home. Indi-
vidually we are powerless but collectively we
can do something. Where there is a will there is
a way.
Peter Murphy
Mass Times
Saturday: Vigil 5.00pm
Sunday: 8.30am 10.30am
Filipino Mass 1st Sunday 12.30pm
Tongan Mass 2nd Sunday 6.00pm
Samoan Mass 3rd Sunday 12.30pm
Clevedon Community 8.30am
1st Sunday of month
Clevedon District Centre
RECONCILIATION 9 - 10am Saturdays
Weekday Mass:
Monday Mass 9.00am
Tuesday to Thursday 9.00am
Fridays 9.00am
First Fridays of month 10.00am
Saturdays 8.30am
Exposition of The Blessed Sacrament
Fridays 9.30am - 12.00 noon
(10am—12noon First Friday of month)
Next Week: 22nd September 2019
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings: Amos 8:4-7; 1Timothy 2:1-8; Luke 16:1-13
Pastoral
Associate: Benita Kiutau Ph 299 6056 or 020 1494 9186 weekdays Parish Office: Angie Hodge Ph 299 6056
Sacramental Programme: Parish Office
Parish Office/Library: Tuesday to Friday: 9.30 am – 3.00 pm Parish Hall Hireage: Parish Office Ph 299 6056
St Mary’s Catholic School: Ph 298 4450 Web Site: www.stmaryspapakura.school.nz
St Mary’s Catholic Church
52 East Street, Papakura 2110 Parish Priest: Fr Peter Murphy | Assistant Priest: Fr James Mulligan
Phone 09 298 5134 | Office 09 299 6056 Email: [email protected] |www.papakuracatholic.org.nz
Facebook –search: St Mary's Parish Catholic Church Papakura
– A listening, praying, servant community –
24th Sunday In
Ordinary Time
Liturgy of the Word (Year C)
Exodus 32:7-11,13-14;
1Timothy 1:12-17;
Luke 15:1-32
4th Sunday 5:00PM 8:30 AM 10:30 AM
Ministers of the Word Caroline Thomas
Liora Madelozo
Evan Maratas
Ana Ter Huurne
Normita Tolentino
David Tennent
Extra-Ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
Judith Prince
Jovita Parker
Noataga Tupou
Tupou Tupou
Volunteer
Mary Smith
Celerina Balucan-Roberts
Ron Ter Huurne
John Curtin
Fuli Vaasili
Shadia Azouri
Lucie de Jesus
Nelson de Jesus
Hilda Pritchard
Jean Keown
Clara Gray
Nathalie Tolentino
Altar Servers Aidan Isidore
Andrew Isidore
Nishad Vincent
Sheshan Krone
Jeevani Krone
Joelei Punivalu
Georgina Lautua
Andrea Solomon
Evangelyn Nikolao
A clean heart create for me,
O God, and a steadfast spirit renew within me.
Psalm 51:12
PARISH SECRETARY VACANCY - PAPATOETOE
Holy Cross Parish Papatoetoe is seeking a Parish Secretary who will support the Parish Priest by providing a friendly and
welcoming environment to Parishioners and visitors and excellent secretarial and administrative services to ensure the
smooth and efficient functioning of the Parish Office. The person we seek will ideally be experienced in secretarial and
administrative duties who: Is welcoming, friendly and helpful to all - Has considerable expertise in carrying
out administrative duties - Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills -Has a high standard of computer skills,
in the Windows environment, MYOB AR plus Essentials, and Basic Accounting Knowledge - Has good time manage-
ment support skills - is approachable and adaptable - Is well presented and professional
This is a full time position Monday to Friday
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit. To view the detailed position descrip-
tion, please send a covering letter and your CV to to [email protected]
Applications close 30th September 2019
Vatican II - What Happened?
The first major impact was in 1965 when the vernacular (in our case English)
was introduced into the Mass. This had been creeping in in stages before
then with the Scriptures being read in the local language while or after they
were read in Latin. For those of us who had been taught that Latin was the
language of the universal Church and could not be otherwise this was a
major shock. Most, after they recovered from the shock, welcomed the
change; for others it provoked a crisis of faith from which they never fully
recovered. For them the Church was going Protestant. In effect the Church
grew up 400 years overnight and in many respects we are still recovering. It
wasn't an arbitrary change. It was initiated on the one hand by going back
to the sources and on the other reaching out to the modern world, in other
words fidelity to the tradition but adapting it to the age.
Welcome to St Mary’s Parish
PARISH SITE DEVELOPMENT
"Building A Vibrant Faith Community”
Online Donations:
Acc. 02-0100-0120982-10
REF: BuildFund
Include your pledge number or contact parish office for receipt.
Sunday 15th September 2019
Monday St Cornelius P.M. &
Cyprian B.M.
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday Sts Andrew Taegon,
Paul Chong Hasang
& Companions
Saturday St Matthew, Apostle
& Evangelist
Psalm 28 101 111 111 49 19A
Reading 1 Timothy
2:1-8
1 Timothy
3:1-13
1Timothy
3:14-16
1 Timothy
4:12-16
1 Timothy
6:2-12
Ephesians
4:1-7,14-15
Gospel Luke
7:1-10
Luke
7:11-17
Luke
7:31-35
Luke
7:36-50
Like
8:1-3
Metthew
9:9-13
Children's Liturgy:10.30 Sunday (Term time/not run on Public
Holiday weekends) for children aged 4-8 years.
Holy Rosary: 8.30am weekdays
Divine Office: Morning Prayer of the Church, Tuesdays
8.10am
Stations of the Cross: 5pm Fridays. Michael 298 9295
The statue of Our Lady is available for families,
add your name to the list in the foyer or ph Jean 296 5486
Legion of Mary: Tuesdays 5pm, hall committee room.
Celerina 298 4080
Medjugorje prayer meetings: Mondays, @ 2/1 Clark Rd,
Joseph 298 2297
Prayer Group: 1st & 3rd Wednesday 12:30 Start – Ryder Rm,
Jean Keown 298 4502. All Welcome
Meditation Groups: Tuesdays 9.40am Fr Ryder Rm.
Tuesdays 5pm - 8A Ashdown Place, Bev 298 9943 (St Anne's Manurewa every Monday 5-6pm in the Chapel.)
Music for Mass: Choir practice Wednesdays 7pm, come
along or contact Judith ph 268 1884, newcomers welcome.
Knitting group: each 2nd & 4th Tuesday: 1- 3 pm Ryder Rm.
Jenny 297 7292
St Vincent de Paul Foodbank Office: Tuesday/Thursday
10-12noon ph 299 6056
St Vincent de Paul Shop: 10-3pm weekdays,
10-12noon Saturdays; 275 Great South Rd, 296 5052
We pray for those who have died ….
And those whose anniversaries occur at this
time including: Josephine Payne, Helen Pippin,
Richard O’Brien, Maree Pohio, Paul Kelly
Anna Hulsbosch, Lizabeth Robinson,
Hugh Fagan and Doreen McMenamin
We pray for those who are sick including:
Stephen Prince and Elizabeth Schubert.
St Mary’s Youth Group
‘You are the Church of today’
Co-ordinators: Evangeline and Olivia
email: [email protected]
Join us Fridays During The School Term 7pm - 9:00pm in the Hall
- 10yrs and over
New to the Parish
Welcome
………………………………………
Contact form P.T.O
and foyer
(blue box)
or Parish Office
ph 299 6056
Bequests: Have you remembered St Mary’s in your Will.
ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL PAPAKURA
Website: www.stmaryspapakura.school.nz
St Mary’s Catholic School, Papakura – News
Term Enrolments For enrolment advice please phone the
school on 09 298 4450 or email
to arrange for enrolment forms or to make an appointment
to have a look around or a chat.
David Tennent Principal Together We Learn, We Pray, We Serve – Me Whakakotahi, Kia Maarama, Kia Pono, Ki te Karakia
137 Airfield Road, Takanini
2020 Enrolment Applications now open for all year levels -
Year 0 to Year 8 for boys and girls
Enrolment Forms available on line
1. School website: www.holytrinity.school.nz
2. School email: [email protected]
Enquiries and school visits welcome -
Phone school office (09) 296 9039
REELING IN THE YEARS WITH THE
FRANKLIN TENORS
Fundraising Concert in support of the
Mental Health
Foundation.
Come along and enjoy an afternoon of great songs, fine
singing and conviviality, with afternoon tea thrown in too,
with popular local men’s choir, the FRANKLIN TENORS, sing-
ing songs from the 60s, 70s and 80s (and a few others
thrown in).
SUNDAY 22nd September – 1.pm – 3.30 pm.
Afternoon Tea – 2.30 – 3 pm.
Adults - $5 - Children – A gold coin. Door Sales Only. All
profits to Mental Health Foundation.
St Patrick’s Church hall, Seddon Street, Pukekohe
Inquiries to David Tennent (027 489 4404), Fr James,
Don Parker, Arnel Mantes or Judith Courtney
Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women
Next meeting 24th September 7:30pm in the St Anne's Par-
ish Hall. Speaker: Brenda Hill. Topic: Gift. Pro 31:31.
Come and share a cuppa, friendship and encourage-
ment. Phone Grace on 5773479.
St Vincent de Paul Foodbank is calling for NEW VOLUNTEERS
to meet with those
approaching the foodbank for food
parcels. The Foodbank is open Tuesday
and Thursday mornings between
10.00 and 12.00 noon.
Your valuable contribution could mean
two hours once or twice a month. For
further information please contact
Rosanne 021 073 8236
The Marriage Preparation Team.
Contact: Gerry Smith 09 360 3025
Email: [email protected]
We are a team of priests and married couples
that help prepare annually 300 couples for the sacrament of
marriage. Every fortnight, 12-14 couples begin their marriage
preparation with the
Commit Communication Inventory. They then continue to com-
plete a 12 hour course “Love is a Decision” led by a highly
trained married couple, who use principles of adult education;
with the session on sacrament led by a priest.
Chapel Street Photographs Of St Mary’s Church
Does anyone have any photographs of the Catholic
Church when it was in Chapel Street? We would also like
to hear some stories from anyone who remembers going to
the church when it was in Chapel Street. If you can help us
with this, please contact:
Fr James Mulligan2985134 [email protected],
Jovita Parker, 2985773 [email protected]
Jackie Whitham [email protected]
Margaret Paton 2984409 [email protected]
Mercy Spirituality Centre @ 104 The Drive,
Epsom. Ph. 638 6238 or in-
www.mercyspiritualitycentre.org.nz
Dreamwork 202 Workshops: A series of Skill
-Development Groups with MARGARET
BOWATER. Fri 20 Sept, 9.30am-12.30pm.
$40. These workshops are open to people who have previ-
ously attended an Introductory workshop, and seek to im-
prove their skills.
MEDITATION: Retreat day with CATHRYN WILES-PICKARD rsm.
Sat 21 Sept, 9.30am-3.30pm. $35. BYO lunch. This Retreat
Day is for those who are experienced in Christian Meditation
as part of their daily prayer. This will be a Day of Silence,
contemplative prayer, input, and times for meditation.
WEEKEND WORKSHOP Rediscovering Fire: Exploring the Spirit-
uality of Teilhard de Chardin with KEVIN GALLAGHER. Fri 27
Sept, 7-9pm & Sat 28 Sept, 9.30am-4pm. $95 incl. lunch. $145
also incl. accommodation Fri night. Pierre Teilhard de Char-
din was a French idealist, philosopher and Jesuit priest. His
vision was one of consuming fire, kindled by the radiant pow-
ers of love. It was a mystical vision, deeply Christian in origin
and Ignatian at its core. This seminar will explore some key
concepts of Teilhard’s spirituality and vision and offer oppor-
tunities to taste and experience Christ at the heart of all
hings. See our website for more details. Bookings essential,
email: [email protected] to register.
Volunteer Overseas - The Cagliero Project, Salesians of
Don Bosco
We are seeking volunteers for January 2020 departure,
working with disadvantaged young people in Salesian
communities throughout Cambodia, Samoa, East Timor &
Solomon Islands. Applications close October 15th. Send us an
inquiry - www.cagliero.org.au
LECTORS
A seminar, led by the Diocesan Liturgy Centre, will be held
in the Ryder Room on Saturday 21 September 2019 from
9.30a.m. to noon. Advance notice to all Ministers of the
Word at Mass and those interested in this important Ministry
of Proclaiming the Word of God, including the Prayer of the
Faithful.
Creation Season:
The month of September. The theme is
we are Kaitiaki, stewards of the earth.
Sunday services:
Sept. 15, 7.00 pm. St Marys Papakura
Speakers: Tony Kake & Henaare Williams
Sept. 22, 7.00 pm. Christ Church (Anglican).
State of the
Environment
Oceania
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand will be staging this
major event in our Parish Hall to present its State of the
Environment for Oceania (SEFO) Report on Thursday
3rd October at 7.00pm. After the presentation there
will be a Liturgy in our church with an environmental
focus, followed by refreshments. Everyone is warmly
invited to participate.
Holy Cross Seminary invites all clergy and
parishioners to celebrate with the seminary staff and
students the Feast of the Holy Cross. Mass will be held
at Sacred Heart church, 16 Vermont Street, Ponson-
by, at 5.00 pm on Monday, 16 September. Principal
celebrant will be Bishop Denis Browne
Religious Education Classes for children
who go to state schools or for those pre-
paring for baptism, 7 years and up.
These will be run in Term 4. For any infor-
mation please contact
Barbara Lee on phone:
027 476 1419 or e-mail to: [email protected]
Mission and Live in Retreat Dates:
29/ St. Therese Church, Three Kings from 1.30 to 7.30p.m.
30/ Christ the King Church, Mt. Roskill from 7 to 9.00p.m.
1/10 St. Mark's Church, Pakuranga from 7 to 9.00p.m.
2/10 St. Joseph's Church, Takapuna from 7 to 9.00p.m.
3/10 St. Dominic's Church, Blockhouse Bay from 7 to 9.00p.m.
Live in Retreat - Carey Park Christian Camp, Henderson from
5.00p.m. Friday 4th October till 2.00p.m. Sunday 6th October.
Website: drcnewzealand.org Email: [email protected]
