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LITURGICAL DIARY FOR December 22nd – 28th
CATHOLIC PARISH
HOLY MASS (Week day readings: Year 2)
Monday, 22nd
9.00 am
Warkworth
Tuesday, 23 rd
5.15 pm
Warkworth
IHS
HOLY NAME – Sts. PETER & PAUL
WARKWORTH
PUHOI
www.holyname.org.nz
E-mail: admin@holyname.org.nz
Telephone: (09) 425 8545
Address: 14 Percy Street, Warkworth
Wednesday, 24th
Christmas Eve
9.00 am
Puhoi, CPC
Thursday, 25th
Christmas Day
9.00 am
Warkworth
St Stephen, First Martyr
11.00 am
Warkworth
St John, Apostle & Evangelist
9.00 am
Warkworth
PARISH NEWS AND EVENTS
6.00 pm
Warkworth
UPCOMING EVENTS
8.30 am
Puhoi
Friday, 26th
Saturday, 27th
Saturday, (Vigil)
Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph – Year B
Sunday, 28th
1. Ecclesiasticus 3: 2 – 6, 12 – 14
2. Colossians 3: 12 – 21
Psalm 128
Gospel: 2: 22 – 40.
10.30 am
Warkworth
Pray for the Sick: Bweete Ioteba, Irene McInerney , Joan Romano, Stanley Dickie,
Fr Arobati Rikare, Adrian Bosnich, Ann Franich, Stella & Charlie Candler, Jon & Beatrice Peeters,
Eric Walker, Katy Mulligan, Joy Leenders, Norma Milford, Tom Stack, Anne Stanford, Lil Barker,
Walter Nichols, Murray Greig, Melissa Kneebone. (Welsford).
N.B: If you would like a name added, please contact the parish office (425 8545)
In Remembrance Of: 20th Joan Montgomery, 21st Joseph Hendl, Terrance Wech, Gerald Wech,
23rd Christopher Holmes, Marguerette Brown, 26th Mary Hiestand.
Confession and Mass Time Table for Christmas and Octave of Christmas
Christmas Day & Christmas Octave Masses
Warkworth
Puhoi
Warkworth
Puhoi
Mass:
6:30 pm
8:30pm
7:00pm
9:00pm
Friday 26th
Saturday 27th
Saturday Vigil 27th
Warkworth
Warkworth
Warkworth
9:30 am
Monday 29th
Tuesday 30th
Wednesday 31st
Warkworth
Warkworth
Puhoi
9.00am
5.15pm
9.00am
Thursday 1st Jan
Warkworth
9:00am
Puhoi
8:30am
Sunday 28th
Warkworth
10:30am
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sacramental Programme: A total of 23 candidates have been enrolled; the catechism
classes will be conducted from WW and Puhoi and will begin on 15th and 16th February
respectively. After the instructors have met with Fr. John to draw the time table for the
entire programme, details will be communicated.
Parish Office Closure: The parish office will be closed for Christmas holidays from 23rd
December till 6th January. The secretary will be available in the office from 12th January.
9:00am
9:00am
6:00pm
Sunday 28th
24 – Vigil Christmas Mass, 7 pm Warkworth 15th -Parish Pastoral Council Meeting
- Sacramental programme starts at WW
24th – Vigil Christmas Mass, 9 pm Puhoi
25th – Christmas Day Mass, 9:30 am W/Worth. 16th - Sacramental programme starts at Puhoi
19th - Parish Finance Committee Meeting,
7pm
Weekly Mass for Kiribati Community: No more Masses until 15th January 2015.
Christmas Day Mass, 25th
Warkworth
No mass in Puhoi
February
th
Mass Counts: See the trend of mass attendance in our parish over the last 3 years:
Warkworth
Puhoi
Vigil Sunday
Sunday
2012 36
133
54 (Note: These figures are averages of the
2013 44
133
41 numbers that attended during November of
2014 49
164
56 each year )
Sacrament of Reconciliation
(13th and 20th) 5.00 pm during exposition of Blessed Sacrament - Warkworth
Tuesday,
16th, 7:00 pm – Warkworth
Wednesday, 17th , 7:00 pm – Puhoi
Any other appropriate time by appointment with Father John.
Saturday
Christmas Eve, 24th: Carols:
Readings: 1st 2 Samuel 7:1 – 5, 8 – 12, 14, 16 Ps 89 2nd Romans 16: 25 – 27 Gospel Luke 1: 26 – 38.
December
Holy Hour: Fri 5.15 pm, Reconciliation: Warkworth Fri 10.30 – 10.50 am Sat 9:.30 am, Puhoi: Sun 8.00 – 8.20 am
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Fourth Sunday of Advent (Year B) - December 21st 2014
Appreciation for the Gold Coin collection for North Shore Hospital: A total of 275 dollars was collected as contribution towards the construction of a hospital chapel. Thanks to
all those who gave a donation for this important cause. Meanwhile, Fr. Lio Rotor, who has
been the chaplain of the hospital for the last five years will be leaving the hospital to take
up other duties effective 29th December. Auckland Diocese has advertised the job of a
catholic chaplain (see the advert on p.3)
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL (PPC) FORUM
NEWS AND EVENTS FROM AROUND THE DIOCESE
The PPC meeting of 14th December went well and the following are the highlights of the
deliberations:
• Phillip Hadley’s Report on the utilisation of the WW church liturgical space has been returned to councillors to re-read in readiness for finalisation at Feb meeting;
• 23 children are enrolled in the revised 2015 Sacramental programme;
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Parade float to become annual events; Thanks to Moira
and Bob Dye for constructing and managing our first float;
• Ana Williamson gave a verbal summary report on Regional Parish Council meeting she had
attended;
• Judith Williams and Richard Hern to spear-head a new Parish Justice and Peace committee
• There will be no Christmas Magazine this year;
• Councillors are looking into options to purchase a carved body of Christ for the sanctuary
cross in WW church.
• Sincere thanks extended to Michael Bernard for making and donating four wooden bowls
for our Offertory collection;
Again, many thanks to everyone who helped to make our first Parish Thanksgiving Day successful. From all PPC Councillors, may you all have a Blessed Christmas, happy holidays and a
prosperous new year.
North Shore Hospital Catholic Chaplain
The Catholic Diocese of Auckland wishes to employ a person for 40 hours per week as chaplain at North
Shore Hospital, from 1 February 2015. Applicants should be active Catholics, with some theological formation and ministry experience.
Please send a cover letter, CV and application form to Leanne Killgour, Private Bag 47-904, Ponsonby
1144, or email leannek@cda.org.nz To view the full job description and download an application form,
please visit www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz Applications close 23 January 2015.
FIT FOR MISSION (2014 – 2019)
Like & Share - A Concert of Gratitude –SATURDAY, 14 FEBRUARY 2015 AT 7PM, Westlake Boys School Auditorium, 30
Forrest Hill Rd, North Shore, Auckland.FEATURING FR. ELRIC JORQUIA WITH THE MYTHICAL 5 - with special guest Filipino priests.Tickets: $25/person or $60/group (2 adults, 3 children below 12 years). For tickets contact: Virgie Russell:
021 114 8743/021 329 959, Morna Neumann 021 025 82809.Proceeds from the Concert to support aged and sick priests in
“Unless Jesus is present at the heart of
our missionary commitment, our enthusiasm soon wanes and we are no longer
sure of what is we are handing on: we lack
vigour and passion. A person who is not
convinced, enthusiastic, certain and in
love, will convince nobody” # 226
Pope Francis, “The Joy of the Gospel”
For Sale
Proposed Outreach projects
• Christmas Float (to be annual)
• Mainly Music - for pre-school children
• Food Link (already running in conjuction
• International Food Festival
• Puhoi Playgroup (already running)
Collections for Sunday – 7th December
Columban Calenders 2015 $ 10
Breakdown : House: $522.23 Parish: $1044.46
Daily Mass Calendar Book $3.00
Grand Total : $ 1,566.69
Mercy Spirituality Centre
104 The Drive, Epsom. 09 638-6238 info@mercyspiritualitycentre.org.nz
MOTHERS, SISTERS, DAUGHTERS: Standing on their Shoulders with Edwina Gately (USA &
UK) Edwina will share stories and poetry about women from different walks of life around the globe who
have made a difference in the world. We will come to know something of the brave women - environmentalists, poets, politicians, social activists, martyrs and unknown women - whose witness and courage will
inspire and guide us on our own journeys. Come and hear this vibrant speaker.
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!
Summit Catholic Summer Camps – Jan 11th – 15th for intermediate age up.
A fun packed summer where Faith 'n' Fun is an Adventure!
Google "Summit Camps Auckland" or email: summitcampsnz@gmail.com
Phone David and Manu 482 2414
Fr Elric Jorquia’s home Diocese in Malaybalay, Bukidnon, Philippines
NZ Catholic: 47 years and a silver anniversary. Support offered to NZ abortion workers.
Most clergy appointments announced. Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio was “the slum pope”.
NEW PARISHIONERS: If you are new to the Parish, Welcome! Please complete this form and
place it in the collection basket, or hand it in to the Parish Office. If there is not enough space add an extra
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Gold Coin Collection for North
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