ST JOHN VIANNEY PARISH
ST JOHN VIANNEY PARISH MONTE CECILIA SCHOOL 317 Hillsborough Road 34 Whitmore Road HILLSBOROUGH HILLSBOROUGH Parish Priest: Fr Francis Poon Principal: Michele Mill Phone : 625 5154 Phone: 625 5018 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time Year C 15 September 2019
1st Reading: Exodus 32 : 7-11, 13-14
Psalm Ps 50 RvLuke 15 : 18 I will rise and go to my father.
2nd Reading: 1 Timothy 1 : 12 - 17
Gospel Acclama on : Alleluia, alleluia! God was in Christ, to reconcile the world to himself, And the Good News of reconcilia on he has entrusted to us. Alleluia! H i s n ha y c Gospel: Luke 15 : 1 - 32 n n bo h l d b : ha Christ J_sus c nt w l t s r . I y l ea es ... 1 T 1 : 15
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OFFICE HRS: MON, WED, FRI 9.30am-12.30 pm Parish Secretary : Julianna Lee-Joe Ph : 624 3440 | Email : [email protected] | www.stjohnvianney.org.nz God calls to everyone. The church is wai ng to welcome you and help you along your jour- ney. If you would like to know more about the Catholic faith, please contact the Parish Office. Our Parish Priest would be happy to assist you to get acquainted with some basic beliefs of the Catholic Church and begin to experience its life of faith.
Children's choir Calling all our young children to join our choir in prepara on for the Children's White Sunday on 2 nd Sunday of October. We celebrate Mothers' Day and Fathers' Day, so this for the children. Come join us today a er the 9am Mass for an hour in the hall. Hope to see many of you there!
Family Life Interna onal visit:| We are honoured to receive a visit and talk by Dame Colleen Bayer of Family Life Interna onal at both Masses of 14 and 15 September. Colleen will explain the dangers of the Abor on Reform Bill and how you may make a submission against it. The Family Life pro-life educa on bus, 'Gianna's Choice' will also be on site. You s ll have enough me to make a submission although me is running out. You may make a submission online by going to the Parliament website: key words 'New Zealand Parliament Abor on Reform Bill submissions. 'Submissions close Thursday 19 September. Every pro-life voice counts.
BLESSING of parish choirs 21 - 22 September. Our parish choirs bless us with their talent each week. In turn, they will be receiving a special blessing, on the weekend of 21 - 22 September, at the Vigil and Sunday Masses. Holy Cross Seminary invites you 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, Ponsonby, at 5pm on Monday, 16 September . Principal celebrant will be Bishop Denis Browne.
ABORTION LAW REFORM in NEW ZEALAND: ‘Have Your Say by 19 September’ The Government has introduced a new and very liberal abor on bill into Parliament which would provide abor on fully on demand up to 20 weeks of pregnancy and then much easier abor on right up to the me of birth. Submissions have been invited from concerned New Zealanders up to the closing date of Thursday 19 September. Please have your say. Forms are in the foyer. Place completed forms in the box provided. Limited copies of a special edi on of FAMILY LIFE on this ma er if available in the foyer. Mayoral Elec on Forum This is your chance to ask all the Mayoral candidates where they stand on issues important to the Catholic community. 7-9pm at St Columba Centre 40 Vermont St Ponsonby on Wednesday 25 September . All welcome. Supper provided.
SJV Food Bank . When we give to the VOCATION TO PRIESTHOOD needy, we share Jesus' love. 'Come to Are you hearing the calling of God to serve me all you who are burdened, and I will Him through Priesthood? give you rest.' (Mt 11:28). All donations of non -perishable food Find out more by contacting Fr Sherwin Lapaan, Director of Vocations items are gratefully accepted by Monte Cecilia Housing Trust and Divine Mercy [email protected] Youth. www.aucklandpriests.co.nz Central Auckland Grief Support is a peer support group for adults who have gone through grief or loss, such as separa on or divorce, the death of a significant person in their life or other major family changes. Our next mee ng is planned on Saturday 21 September 2pm in the Hills- borough area. To find out more and to register, please contact Mabel at 625-8378. 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 administra ve services to ensure the smooth and efficient func oning of the Parish Office. https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff -vacancies/ Forming Inten onal Disciples with Sherry Weddell Saturday 21 September 10am-4pm , registra- on 9.30am, lunch $5 register with [email protected] – St Michael’s Road, Remuera.
XLT | Saturday, 21 September XLT is back this month at St Patrick's Cathedral. Join us for a beau ful night with our Lord through praise & worship, an inspiring message and Adora on. We are also blessed to announce Rain Forest as our guest speaker. Rain has been involved with the Life Teen movement for a few years and will be sharing her experience. XLT will begin at 7.30pm ! All are welcome. SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY AT GOOD SHEPHERD COLLEGE Bishop Patrick Dunn is pleased call for applica ons for a scholarship known as the Ruth Miller Scholarship for Study at Good Shepherd College. This scholarship will be available for a selected number of people who intend to do one or more Theology papers at Good Shepherd College towards a Graduate Diploma of Bachelor of Theology degree in 2020. For further informa on about this scholarship and to receive an appli- ca on form, please contact Linda McQuade, Vicar for Educa on, Email: [email protected] .
Logo Compe on. The Auckland Diocesan Commission for Ecumenism and Interfaith Rela ons (ADCEIR) is mandated by the Bishop of Auckland. It is looking for a logo, and seeks for your ar- s c and design skills. The logo design requirements is to capture the statement “Unity in Diver- sity”. For further info, visit h ps://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/mission-evangelisa on/ ecumenism/ . Email [email protected] to submit your design, and if you have any ques ons. Entries close on Monday 14th October, 2019 .
Monte Cecilia Catholic School’s PTA invites you to The Cup Kick-off . Join us to watch the first All Blacks game of the tournament live. Rugby trivia, bar service, food and entertainment will guarantee a fun night for this adult only fund raiser. 21 September, 8pm ll late here at St John Vianney’s Hall. Buy ckets online at www.montececilia.school.nz/product/cup-kick-off or email [email protected] Cathedral Pasifika Dinner-Dance You're invited! Join us for an evening of dinner & dancing - celebra ng contribu ons of Pasifika culture. Bring family and friends. 21 September, 7-11pm, 89 Galway St, Onehunga. Tickets $50 includes food & entertainment. Available at eventbite.com. Tickets not required for children under 13 years old. Catholic Women’s League is organising a GARAGE SALE on Saturday 9 November, 9am - 12pm here at the Parish Hall. Mark your calendar!
Dona ons of pre-loved or new items would be appreciated.
Parish weekend collection on 8/9/2019 amounts to $1222.60. Thank you for giving generously. Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Mass 9.00 am Mass 9.00am Mass 7.00pm Reconcilia on 6.45pm Rosary 6.40pm Thursday Friday Saturday Mass 9.00am Mass 10.00am Mass 9.00am (Hillsborough Heights) Rosary 9.30am Reconcilia on 9.30am Vigil mass 5.30pm Sunday Mass 9.00am
Readers Sat 5.30pm Sun 9.00 am 15/09 Aunshka Sequeira, Carmen Harries Claire Barry, Mavis Hamlyn 22/09 Anju Anil, Jean Simpson Yvonne Togafi Wulf, Royston D'Lima
Eucharist Sat 5.30pm Sun 9.00am Ministers 15/09 Margaret and Peter Aldous, Mini Joseph Lilian Fo'ou, Jojie and Millie Ocampo, Zach Pinto, Lukanne Lowe 22/09 Hilda Leung, Sangeeta Sequeira, Anita Priscilla Sevele, Ralph and Sifa Lautua, Menezes Maureen Lowe, Joey Hamlyn Altar Servers Sat 5.30pm Sun 9.00am 15/09 Alston and Brydon Rozario Jordan and Nathan Pinto
22/09 Jayden Sequiera, Ashton Suares Francis Wulf-Togafi , Edward Grey
Music Sat 8pm / 5.30pm Sun 9.00am 15/09 DRC Paul
22/09 Melroy Joel & Joneil
Projector Sat 5.30pm Sun 9.00am 15/09 Lobo family 22/09 Ki family Children's 15/09 Joel D'Cruz 22/09 Claudia Cachay Liturgy Counters 15/09 Malcolm, Royston 22/09 Claire and Steve Barry Cleaning 15/09 Tran family 22/09 Julianna Lee-Joe Flowers 15/09 Mavis Hamlyn 22/09 Mavis Hamlyn Tea 15/09 Yvonne Wulf-Togafi 22/09 Wong family