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The Cathedral Connection 24 th Sunday of the Year 13 September 2015 Vol. 4 Issue 27 Sacred Heart Cathedral parish is a partner in the Wellington Central Pastoral Area with St Mary of the Angels (CBD), and the Catholic Parish of Otari (Wilton and Karori) Today is the start of Social Justice Week and is an opportunity for the whole church to consider Catholic Social Teaching on a particular social justice issue facing our society. In 2015, the theme is “Kiwi Families: It’s Our Story- What does it take for all families to flourish?’ The readings of the day speak to us of God’s support and presence in times of hardship and difficulty, practically caring for those in need, and the cost of following Christ. In our first reading from Isaiah we are reminded of our innate dignity as children of God and trust that God is with us in our time of need. This is reflected in the Psalm when we are reminded that our God is a just and compassionate God who cares for those who are helpless and in difficulty. God draws close to families in difficulty. In the reading from James the importance of faith that is lived out in a practical care for the poor and needy, for individuals and families is emphasised. A living faith is one that cares for those around us who are struggling. In the last part of today’s Gospel Jesus is asking us to persevere, to surrender. He is asking us to let go of our ego desires and to live out of the place of the Christ within. As he reached out to others, and ultimately giving his life for all humanity, we are asked to give ourselves fully to the task of loving God and loving others even when it costs us. Let us go forth from here today trusting in the unfailing love and presence of God to do what we can for others in their time of difficulty and need. God bless, Mary-Anne Peetz
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The
Cathedral
Connection
24th
Sunday of the Year 13 September 2015 Vol. 4 Issue 27
Sacred Heart Cathedral parish is a partner in the Wellington Central Pastoral Area with St Mary of the Angels (CBD), and
the Catholic Parish of Otari (Wilton and Karori)
Today is the start of Social Justice Week and is an opportunity for the whole church to consider Catholic Social Teaching on a particular social justice issue facing our society. In 2015, the theme is “Kiwi Families: It’s Our Story- What does it take for all families to flourish?’
The readings of the day speak to us of God’s support and presence in times of hardship and difficulty, practically caring for those in need, and the cost of following Christ. In our first reading from Isaiah we are reminded of our innate dignity as children of God and trust that God is with us in our time of need. This is reflected in the Psalm when we are reminded that our God is a just and compassionate God who cares for those who are helpless and in difficulty. God draws close to families in difficulty.
In the reading from James the importance of faith that is lived out in a practical care for the poor and needy, for individuals and families is emphasised. A living faith is one that cares for those around us who are struggling.
In the last part of today’s Gospel Jesus is asking us to persevere, to surrender. He is asking us to let go of our ego desires and to live out of the place of the Christ within. As he reached out to others, and ultimately giving his life for all humanity, we are asked to give ourselves fully to the task of loving God and loving others even when it costs us. Let us go forth from here today trusting in the unfailing love and presence of God to do what we can for others in their time of difficulty and need.
God bless,
Mary-Anne Peetz
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY SUZANNE AUBERT TERTIARY SCHOLARSHIP GRANT This scholarship is available for Secondary College students within the Archdiocese of Wellington and Palmerston North Diocese to assist Tertiary Education in 2016. Apply to: Secretary, Sisters of Compassion, PO Box 1474, Wellington 6023. www.suzanneaubert.com Closing date 18th October 2015 FROM JPD OFFICE: Today, in view of the common good, there is urgent need for politics and economics to enter into a frank dialogue in the service of life, especially human life. (LS #189)
HAVE YOU REGISTERED YET?
165 YEARS
A celebration is planned for Labour Weekend 2015 (23–25 October) and is open to past and present teachers and students of St Mary’s College, Sacred Heart Cathedral School, Marist Brothers School, Thorndon and parishioners of Sacred Heart Cathedral and anyone associated with these organisations. To find out what’s on and register, please see the form available in the foyer or -http://mcshwellington.org/165-years-of-catholic-education/
Please remember to bring either a non-perishable food item, toiletries (soap, toothpaste etc) or laundry items (nappies, washing
powder, cleaning products etc) for the food bank. There are collection boxes beside the doors in the foyer. Thank you.
‘YOU ARE OUR HEARTS’ DESIRE’ a seminar to explore the role of desire in prayer and spiritual life will involve seeing how desire is at the very heart of our lives, of the life of God in the Trinity and in the special action of the Holy Spirit shaping our attitudes and actions. On this foundation, we then consider desire in action, namely, when we pray:
a) keeping in mind the basics, b) dealing with negative emotions, c) what to do when we hit a wall.
This seminar will be presented by Rev. Dr. Tom Ryan SM a Marist priest who grew up in Wellington. Father Tom has lived in Australia for many years and has taught and written in the areas of theology, spirituality and morality. He is an Honorary Fellow of the Australian Catholic University and an Adjunct Associate Professor of the University of Notre Dame Australia. The Seminar will be held on Saturday, September 26 from 9.30 a.m. – 12 noon and on Thursdays October 1, 8, and 15 from 6pm – 7pm in St Mary of the Angels Hall, Boulcott Street.
If you would like to register for this Seminar please contact the Parish Office on 0-4-473-8074 or e-mail [email protected].
PROLIFE FACTS: The Health Select
Committee will consider the social, legal, medical, cultural, financial, ethical and philosophical implications of the issue of ending one’s life. The Committee is seeking submissions from the public. Every person who opposes euthanasia and assisted suicide is encouraged to make a positive and clear submission in defence of life. Details on how to do this can be found on the NZ Parliament website. For more information on this issue, visit www.fli.org.nz
JOSHUA CATHOLIC MEN’S FELLOWSHIP WELLINGTON invites you to john them for their monthly meeting of prayer, praise and social time on Thursday, 17
September at 7:30pm in Connolly Hall, Guilford Terrace, Thorndon (behind
Sacred Heart Cathedral). Want to know more? Ring John Taylor (04) 389-8915 or 021-107-8538 or e-mail: [email protected]
LAZARUS EXPERIENCE… a healing weekend for separated and divorced Catholics will be held on Friday October 16 to Sunday October 18, 2015 in Lower Hutt. Contact: Katrin: 04-9709385 or 021-02425570, Eustie: 04-5509240 or 022-3878435. Email: [email protected]
A SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK ACTIVITY Sunday 13 September. The Launch of Social Justice Week and the Poverty and Justice Bible. 5.30 at Ss Peter and Paul Church, 60 Knights Road, Lower Hutt. An evening mass (Cardinal John Dew will deliver the homily) followed by a cup of tea/coffee and a preview of the 20 minutes Caritas film featuring four New Zealand communities on: What does it take for all families to flourish? Kiwi Families: It’s our story. Please RSVP to [email protected] A joint Caritas—Bible Society initiative.
IS JEWISH-CATHOLIC FRIENDSHIP POSSIBLE? Monday 21 September - an evening with Rabbi Fred Morgan 6.00 – 9.00 pm, Victoria University Pipitea Campus, Govt Building Lecture Theatre 1. Nostra Aetate revolutionised the Church’s approach to Jews and Judaism after nearly 2000 years. Rabbi Fred will reflect on what has happened in the 50 years since then. A musical interlude will be presented by Catholic and Jewish youth. Christian respondent to Rabbi Fred: Rev Jenny Chalmers. For further information please contact Sister Catherine Jones 0-4-496 1337 or [email protected]
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER is holding its weekend marriage enrichment weekend on 9 -11 October at the Magnificat Retreat Centre near Featherston. All couples deserve this special weekend which provides an atmosphere for couples to concentrate on each other in privacy, free of the usual distractions and pressures of modern life. To book on the weekend, which starts Friday evening and finishes Sunday afternoon, or to obtain further information, please phone Olivia and Brett on 0800 362 686.
YEAR OF MERCY...The Year of Mercy begins on 8 December 2015. To assist parishioners in their preparation for this Jubilee Year, a study programme of Misericordiae Vultus, is being devised for use on the 1st and 2nd Sundays of Advent
(November 29 and December 6). More information regarding this study programme will be forwarded in due course. For now, please note the dates.
MASS OFFERED FOR
Bogdan Luty
RIP Costa Rica 8 Sept. (Father of Alexandra Luty)
May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Music Group plays on 2nd and 4th Saturdays of month at 5.30pm Vigil Mass
Liturgy Committee meet 1st
Tuesday of every month
Finance Committee meet 2nd Thursday every 2nd month
Parish Council meet 3rd Thursday of month
Rosary Mondays 11.30am in Cathedral Chapel
Bible Study Group Wellington Sacred Heart Bible Study Group
Contact: Elisapeci Waqanivalu ph: 021 207 6978
Divine Mercy Devotions every Sunday at 6.30pm
Prayer Group Meeting 1st, 3rd and 5th Mondays, Connolly Hall 7.30pm
Holy Hour 4th Tuesday of every
month at 7.30pm
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament 7.30am prior to 8am Mass Thursday and Friday
Vespers every Wednesday at 5.30pm (During term time only)
Sacred Heart Parish Activities
Sacred Heart Parish
22 - 30 Hill St, Thorndon Box 1937, Wellington 6140 Ph: 496 1700 e: [email protected] w: www.mcshwellington.org
Parish Priest: Fr James Lyons Secretary: Frank Doherty 9am - 3.30pm Parish office is in Catholic Centre in Hill St Hall Bookings: Frank Ph: 496 1700 Parish Council Chair: Sonny Pangilinan Sacred Heart Cathedral School Guildford Tce, Thorndon Principal: Bill Turley Ph: 472 4047 DRS: Jane Regan
Deadline for newsletter material is Wednesday midday.
Frank ph: 496 1700 [email protected]
Reconciliation: 11:50am to 12:05pm Monday to Friday (Not Public Holidays) Baptism: By Appointment
Readings for the Week
Mass Times: Saturday 5.30pm Sunday 10.30am, 7pm St Mary of the Angels Parish Mass: 9am
Monday to Friday: 8am, 12.10pm Saturday 8.30am in Cathedral Chapel If a Requiem is scheduled, the 12.10pm Mass may not be celebrated on that day.
Sunday 20th
Sept, 25th
Sunday in Ordinary Time
Wis 2:12, 17-20; James 3:16 - 4:3; Mk 9:30-37
Monday 21st
- St Matthew
Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Mt 9:9-13
Tuesday 22nd
- Ezra 6:7-8, 12, 14-20; Lk 8:19-21
Wednesday 23rd
- St Pius of Pietrelcina
Ezra 9:5-9; Lk 9:1-6
Thursday 24th
- Haggai 1:1-8; Lk 9:7-9
Friday 25th
- Haggai 1:15 – 2:9; Lk 9:18-22
Saturday 26th
- Zech 2:5-9, 14-15; Lk 9:43-45
Sunday 27th
- 26th
Sunday in Ordinary Time
Num 11:25-29; James 5:1-6; Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48
