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23rd August 2020
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time -Year A
Adult Rite of Christian Initiation RCIA Enquiry Nights
Do you know someone who wants to know more about the Catholic Faith? Do
you know anyone who has expressed an interest in becoming a Catholic? The
Adult Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) is an opportunity for adults to learn
more about what Catholic’s believe. It is the way through which adults are
received into full communion with the Church at Easter. The first enquiry night
for people wishing to know more about the Catholic Faith will be held on
Wednesday 2 September at 7.30pm in the St Mary’s Centre. If you know of
anyone who may be interested bring them along on 2 September. If you are
unable to accompany them to the Enquiry night please let the Parish Office or
one of the priests know and we will warmly welcome them.
Welcome
We warmly welcome Sister Helen O’Sullivan RNDM to Napier. She has been
away from NZ for the past six years, first studying in Ireland, then working in
Rome and London in the congregation’s international Mission Development
Office. Sister Helen was in Dublin from 2018 where she was the administrator for
Vocations, Ireland. She was part of a NET Ministries Team in Ireland visiting
schools and giving retreats. Prior to travelling overseas Helen worked for the NZ
Catholic Bishops Conference in their Office for Young People and also with
Challenge 2000. Sister Helen’s passion is working with young people and
helping them find their special place and purpose in God’s plan. Sister Helen will
be involved in some pastoral work in the Parish over the next few weeks. We
warmly welcome her to our Parish.
Sunday Masses under Level 2 with restricted numbers
The number of people allowed in our Churches for Mass is restricted to 100
under the Level 2 COVID-19 restrictions. The Diocese of Palmerston North has
informed us that we are required to comply with the instructions from the
Government. We need to implement social distancing of at least 2 meters
between people unless those people are part of your ‘bubble’. This means we can
only use every second pew in our Church buildings and then people sitting in
the same pew would need to be 2 meters away from each. We are also required
to record the names of every person at Mass for tracing purposes. It is not
possible for us to celebrate Sunday Mass under these conditions. Reluctantly I
have had to make the decision to cancel Sunday Masses while we remain in
Level 2 restrictions. Weekday Masses will still be held at the usual times.
Father Barry Scannell s.m.
Parish Priest
Mary, the Mother of God St Joseph's Maori Girls' College
A Contemporary Understanding of Mary with Br Kieran Fenn Follow the link for our YouTube Channel, showcasing and
who has a wonderful way to bring Scripture alive. This is an highlighting the events at St Joseph's Maori Girls' College.
online series (Zoom) starting on Monday, 24 August at 7pm
and will be on for 6 consecutive Mondays. The sessions are St Johns College, Hastings
connected but also stand alone. The fee is $25 per session or This week our Y12 students were on retreat with the Young Marists
$120 for 6 sessions. Special rates for groups of more than 2 with the theme of social justice. Our young men enjoyed the
persons are available. For more information and registration, experience and were able to take away some learnings. Term 3
please email info@studyjoy.nz. senior reports are in the process of being finalised and sent out to
parents in preparation for parent/teachers interviews next week.
Deanery Meeting Reminder:
No Mass on Tuesday, 25th August at St Patrick’s Church Academic Scholarship Examination, Monday 24th August at 4pm.
On Tuesday, 25th August the priests of Hastings, Napier, Wairoa and Please RSVP to the office. Conor Bolton (DRS)
Waipukurau are gathering for their deanery meeting.
This means that we are unable to provide a celebrant for the 12:05pm St Johns College, Hastings - Enrolments for 2021
Mass at St Patrick’s Church.
A Liturgy of the Word, with Holy Communion will be held. , 878 6853.
Sacred Heart College Enrolments for 2021
Rosary Coast to Coast
Last Saturday, on the feast of the Assumption, the event of the Rosary
Coast to Coast had 45 people in attendance. It was truly a gift to see
everyone committed to their faith and united through the Rosary.
Thank you for your participation.
Diocese of Palmerston North Vacancy
Safeguarding Officer - 20 hours a week
Reignier Catholic School Production
The Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Palmerston North is
'Where the Grass is Greener' will be presented by 62 senior
looking to employ a safeguarding advisor to work with the bishop,
children from our school on 9 & 10 September at the Municipal
parishes and other church-based groups to ensure policies and
Theatre. Tickets are on sale through Ticketek from 17 August. $10
processes adhere to the approved National Safeguarding
plus a booking fee. Come along to the Muni to be entertained by
Guidelines and other national policy. The Safeguarding Advisor will
our wonderful children!
need good communication and administration skills, and will be
responsible for arranging the National Office for Professional Standards Please note the names of our advertisers & remember to support them.
(NOPS) training workshops for priests, religious and staff within the
diocese. The ability to facilitate these training sessions, while not
essential, would be an added advantage. The Diocese of Palmerston
North includes communities in a large region stretching from the
northern reaches of Hawkes Bay in the east, under the shadow of Mt
Ruapehu to Waitara on the west, encompassing Hawkes Bay,
Whanganui, and Taranaki regions following the coast down to Foxton
across to Manawatu and Tararua and some of Wairarapa; the diocese is
as diverse in geography as its people.
Confidential enquires can be made to Liam Greer, General Manager,
lgreer@pndiocese.org.nz. Applications close at 3pm on Friday 28th of
August 2020.
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October 2020 Funding Round for the Diocese of Palmerston Catholic Women's League
North - Allocations Group is now open We have been collecting soap this month for Women’s Refuge for
Parish groups, agencies and church organisations that provide a our Mission at home. We are now also collecting toothpaste
helping hand by supporting Families and Social Services are invited toothbrushes, shampoo and conditioner, combs, body lotion or any
to apply for funding from the Catholic Charities Foundation of spare toiletries. (Don’t forget the children). If everyone put a single
item in the box in the foyer over the next six weeks we would have a
Palmerston and the Tindall Foundation through the Diocesan
very special collection. Empty the bottom drawer and see what you
Allocations group.
can find. Big or small gratefully received. Thank you for your
The priority is to fund Catholic and community organisations who
support.
are working in areas identified as priorities by the Catholic Charities
Foundation of Palmerston North and the Tindall Foundation, and Planned Giving and Donations
aligned with the diocesan goals.
If you wish to make a donation by direct debit to the Parish via
We are charged with the funding support of groups committed to
internet banking. The account details are:
social, pastoral, charitable and educational needs in the diocese.
Bank: BNZ
Applications are judged based on need, resource availability and the
fulfilment of set criteria.
Account: 02-0630-0288045-09
Applications are now open and are due on Wednesday 30 Account Name: The Catholic Parish of Napier
September 2020. Application forms and more information can be Reference: Your planned giving number
found here, Form or please contact Wendy Silver at ph (06) 354 1780 Code: Your surname
ext 833 or wsilver@pndiocese.org.nz . If you are unsure of your planned giving number, or if you would
like to change from envelope giving to an automatic payment, please
Altar Servers at St Mary’s Church phone Carmel Jones at the Parish office, 844 2224.
We would like our school families who have children in Year 4 and
above and who have made their First Holy Communion to consider New Mass Setting
this ministry of altar serving for their children. It is a wonderful way There is going to be a new Mass setting introduced at St. Mary’s
in which to serve the Lord and the Parish at the 9am and 5pm shortly. It is the “Mary Queen of Peace” setting, by Maria Guzzo, a
Masses each Sunday. A full training programme will be offered to New Zealand composer. We will start on Sept 6th with Holy Holy, and
help them for this important and privileged ministry. Please contact progress from there. If anyone wishes to listen to it, it can be accessed
Sandra at the Parish Office for more information. online.
RCIA Enquiry Evenings Rosary Prayer Meeting
Is Jesus calling you to become a catholic? Join us in Rosary Prayer for pleading an end of abortion in
Please join our enquiry evenings at St Mary’s NZ and stablishing a new generation of life. Every Friday,
centre, 58 Osier Road in Taradale on Wednesday 2nd & 9th 6pm at St Patrick's Church. Families and young people
September at 7:30 pm. For more details call Joan Callaghan 835 3407. welcome.
Mass Intentions and Anniversaries News & Events - Don’t Miss Out!
30th August @ 2-4pm: Public Forum on Cannabis Referendum,
Recently Deceased: Allan Thompson (husband of Noela),
EIT, Lecture Theatre 1.
Nance Hollow (Oamaru)
27th September @ 2-4pm: General Elections 2020: Meet the
Candidates , St Paul's Presbyterian Church
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Anniversaries: David Dine (20/08), Matt Farrell (24/08),
Max Fearn (25/08) 25 30 October: Residential Silent Individually Guided Retreat, St.
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Francis Retreat Centre, 50 Hillsborough Rd, AKL.
Prayers for the Sick: Terry O’Leary, Sue Angland, Tom McLean,
Mandy Lane, Mark Spalding, Chris Spalding, Peter Israel, Tony
Murphy, John Huggins, Chris St Clair, Peggy Lynex, Marie
Stanford, Leo Baltussen, Pauline Salmon, June Brodie, Margaret
Minehan and Rosemary Martin.
Saint Bartholomew, Apostle - 1st Century - August 24
Patron Saint of bookbinders, butchers, & leather workers.
Care of Creation - Tip of the Month
Buy fewer so-called disposable items, because most of them are not
disposable. For information and eco tips see our Parish website,
http://cpon.org.nz/careofcreation.htm.
Last Week’s Collection
Total - $
Ignatian Spirituality NZ Retreat
Napier Community Foodbank Trust Ignatian Spirituality NZ is offering a 6 day Residential Silent
We are currently short of jam, instant noodles and pasta sauce. Individually Guided Retreat from 25 October, 10am to 30 October
Thank you for your support and your donations are gratefully 4pm. St. Francis Retreat Centre, 50 Hillsborough Rd, Auckland. See
received. noticeboard for more details.
Readings St Thomas More
This Week: Is 22:19-23; Rom 11:33-36; Mt 16:13-20 Lotto - Round 4 - Draw 2, No 16, Llanys & Gary Hogan. Please get
Next Week: Jer 20:7-9; Rom 12:1-2; Mt 16:21-27 your $20 for Round 4 to Jan ASAP.
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