Parish Priest: Fr Rico de la Torre Ph: 021 205 6476 Assistant Priest: Fr Marlon Tebelin Parish Secretary: Jane Lee Ph: 232 5611 169 Main Road, Tawa Hours: Tuesday to Friday 9.30am-12 noon Parish Pastoral Council Chairperson: Marie Prescott Ph: 232 7679 Parish Finance Committee Chairperson: Graeme Hansen Ph: 232 4360 Marist Sisters: Srs Francine McGovern & Margaret Vaney Ph: 232 5151

St School: Joan Woods, Principal Ph: 232 8927 St Pius X School: Christine MacDonald, Principal Ph: 236 7006 ASCENSION OF THE LORD, YEAR B - 16 MAY 2021 Bishop Viard College: Chris Theobald, Principal Ph: 237 5248 ‘GO OUT TO THE WHOLE WORLD!’ ROSTER FOR SATURDAY 22 MAY AND SUNDAY 23 MAY 2021

St Pius X Church, Our Lady of Fatima Church, I COME TO PRAY the texts for the feast of the Ascension and Titahi Bay Tawa ask the Lord for a deeper understanding of this mystery of Saturday 5.30pm Sunday 8.30am Sunday 10.30am Christ. Throughout the Eastertide readings, we have watched the disciples grow and mature in faith - I wish to do the same. Music Meli Meli & Samoan Choir Gracenotes Song of Mary The First Reading from the Acts of the Apostles marks Reader Orsi Bacskai Kingsley Ihejirika Shirley Harding the end of Jesus’ earthly ministry as he returns to the Father Prayer Leader Elani Launiuvao Catharine Gallen Socorro Laureles and promises to send the Holy Spirit. Offertory Joan Conroy & Jo Montague & Family Bernadette Tait The Psalm is a joyful prayer of praise and an acclamation Charles Framhein Collector Juliet Montague & Family Ramesh & Dolly Ganesan of Christ’s victory. He is Lord of all people, of the universe. St Paul describes the meaning of the Ascension - the Altar Servers Annie Launiuvao Kaitlyn, Bernard and Fatima Thomas Dawn Bermudez Heidi Stallard Father has raised Jesus above all powers and made him Lord Miriam Siave of creation. The gifts of the Spirit are given for the good of all, to lead us to full maturity in Christ. (Second Reading) Eucharistic Telesia Alaimoana Margaret O’Loughlin Rosemary King Ministers Ian McClean Graeme Hansen Angela Chuah In the Gospel, Jesus ascends to heaven and continues to Angela McFarlane Regan Stallard Vitolina Thomas work with his disciples as they preach the Good News. The signs he works confirm their message. Greeters Joan Conroy Lisa Olney Patricia Budding This week, we might want to pray for the opportunity to Counters Andrew Oliver, King, Vince Kerr proclaim the Good News to as many people as possible. Cup of Tea

Altar Care: Flowers: Evelyn Lang Cleaning: Filipino Group

DAILY READINGS Mon Acts 19:1-8; Psalm 68; Tues 18/5 Acts 20:17-27; Psalm 68; 17/5 John 16:29-33 John 17:1-11 Wed Acts 20:28-38; Psalm 68; Thurs Acts 22:30;23:6-11; Psalm 16; 19/5 John 17:11-19 20/5 John 17:20-26 Fri 21/5 Acts 25:13-21; Psalm 103; Sat Acts 28:16-20,30-31; Psalm 11; John 21:15-19 22/5 John 21:20-25 Pentecost, Year B: Acts 2:1-11; Psalm 104, 1 Corinthians 12:3-7,12-13; John 20:19-23 MASSES: Mary Mallon, RIP & Etevise Fuimaono, RIP (16); Perlita Infante, RIP (17) EVER ANCIENT, EVER NEW ANNIVERSARIES: (Quotes from the past) ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK: Maurice Davidson, Norah Traill, Murray Telfer (17); Winifred Birt, Phyllis Houlihan, Mildred McKinley, Margaret Parker (18); Mary Rhodes, Athol Lepper (19); Roderick Chisholm, Daniel Cannell (21); Mamie Jones, Fr The Lord Jesus was taken up into heaven and is Luke van der Pal (22); Winifred Siddall, Garrett Glynn (23). seated at the right hand of God. - Mk 16:19

R.I.P AND SO WHILE at Easter it was the Lord’s resurrection which was the May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed, rest in peace. cause of our joy, our present rejoicing is on account of his ascension Amen into heaven. With all due solemnity we are commemorating that day on which our poor human nature was carried up in Christ above all 17-23 MAY - MASS & SERVICE TIMES the hosts of heaven, above all the ranks of angels, beyond the highest OUR LADY OF FATIMA ST PIUS X CHURCH, heavenly powers to the very throne of God the Father. CHURCH TAWA TITAHI BAY It is upon this ordered structure of divine acts that we have been firmly established, so that the grace of God may show itself still Monday 9am Mass more marvellous when, in spite of the withdrawal from our sight of everything that is rightly felt to command our reverence, faith does Tuesday 9am Mass not fail, hope is not shaken, charity does not grow cold. Wednesday 9am Mass For such is the power of great minds, such is the light of truly 9.30am - 9pm Adoration believing souls, that they put unhesitating faith in what is not seen Thursday 9am Mass 10am Mass with the bodily eye; they fix their desires on what is beyond sight. Such fidelity could never be born in our hearts, nor could anyone be Friday 9am Mass justified by faith, if our salvation lay only in what was visible. – St Leo Saturday 9am Mass 5.30pm Vigil Mass the Great, Sermon 74 + + + Sunday 8.30am, 10.30am Mass Leo the Great (c. 400-61) was elected in 440. Weekday Masses may be replaced by a Funeral Mass At a time of general disorder he did much to strengthen the influence of the Roman see. Although he was not a Reconciliation is available: profound theologian, Leo’s teaching is clear and forceful. Before 8.30am Mass and 10.30am Mass Sunday morning His Tome was accepted as a statement of Christological in the Crying Room, at Our Lady of Fatima Church, orthodoxy at the Council of Chalcedon (451). One or at any time by approaching a Priest or by appointment ph (04) 232 5611 or text 021 205 6476. hundred and forty-three of his letters and ninety-six sermons have survived. The 16-29 May issue of NZ Catholic is out now. During the month of May, Rosary will be said Some headlines are: diocese on track - 15 minutes before the Vigil Mass despite Covid. New church dedicated at Flat Bush. - at the end of 8.30 Sunday Mass Priest preserves traditions of Islands people. Architects appointed for new Christchurch - 15 minutes before 10.30 Sunday Mass cathedral.. The next issue of NZ Catholic will be published on PARISH CONTRIBUTIONS/WEEKLY COLLECTION 30 May. 9 May 2021 - $1,932.90 On sale in the foyer TODAY $4. This amount does not include Bank Automatic payments or direct debit payments. SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME 2021 - Time to Enrol Your child

Each year, our children are invited to continue their

faith journey through joining the Parish Sacramental

programme, which includes making their First Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Holy Communion. THE WONDERS OF ST For each sacrament, children and their parents or Joseph, Pillar of Families, pray for us! guardians join others for learning sessions which Jesus, Mary and Joseph love families. Their three hearts are very begin in June. You are warmly invited to register your child/children. There concerned about what is happening to families today. Families are falling apart. will be sign up forms in both our churches and also at St Francis Xavier and How are we ever going to turn the situation around? The only way is to St Pius X Catholic schools. elevate the Holy Family as the model and blueprint of the family. When the Please enrol your child/children as soon as possible. Enrolment packs are Holy Family is celebrated in society, we will again know the sanctity of motherhood, the heroism of fatherhood and the blessing of children. also available from the Parish Office. St Joseph wants to be the Pillar of Our Family. In order for our home to You can also email Marie Andrewartha and include stand on a firm foundation and be unshakable, we need St Joseph. (Source: - your child’s name and age Consecration to St Joseph by Fr Donald H Calloway, MIC) - your name - your contact phone number Prepared by The Centre for Marriage and Family (CMF) Children must be 8 years of age or over and have been baptized. Sessions will be on Sundays at 4pm, at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Tawa. The programme begins with … PA MARIA MARIST SPIRITUALITY CENTRE WINTER FILM SERIES - Family Afternoon: Sunday 13 June 12pm-4.30pm at St Francis Xavier Begins first week of June on Mondays or Thursdays for five weeks. Very School Hall. This is for all the family, a crèche will be available for under limited places still available. For further information please contact Brian 6s. Bring food for a shared lunch and some photos or special things from Cummings SM at [email protected] or 021 703 580. your child’s Baptism eg. candle, gown etc (This day is a special part of the programme and it is important that you and your child attend). Please let Marie Andrewartha know if you will have children using the crèche. As we are at Alert Level 1, the following protocols must - Enrolment Mass: Sunday 20 June 8.30am, Our Lady of Fatima Church be adhered to for all Masses: 1) Although you are now not required to sign in or scan the - First Reconciliation: Saturday 3 July, 3pm at St Pius X Church QR code, it is wise to continue these tracing services. - Combined Confirmation & 1st Holy Communion Mass: Sunday 7 2) Please ensure you sanitise your hands on entering. November, 2pm at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Tawa. 3) Holy Water has been removed from the fonts. 4) NO physical contact at the Sign of Peace but an acknowledgment of some Please contact me if you have any questions: 021 476 153 or nature. [email protected] Thanks, Marie Andrewartha 5) Holy Communion will be under one kind only, therefore no Precious Blood is to be distributed in the meantime. WOULD Y O U LIKE TO PREPARE FLOWERS FOR 6) Communion on the hand only. If you wish to receive Communion on the CHURCH? tongue, please come up last in the queue for Holy Communion. We are looking for more people to go on the flower roster at Our 7) Please note that there is dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Lady of Fatima church. People are rostered on for a fortnight and Mass should you feel you have any health related concerns. If you are currently have a turn about once every two months. feeling unwell, please refrain from getting to church. Reimbursement (up to $60) is available for flowers purchased. Thank you for your co-operation and understanding. Please contact Fr Rico or Jane in the parish office: We all need to do our bit so we can avoid the virus spreading. [email protected] if you are interested. Thanks PLANNED GIVING - USE OF CHEQUES PASTORAL CARE AND SUPPORT CONFERENCE BNZ (which is the parish bank) will no longer accept cheques as The NZ Catholic Medical Assn is holding a Pastoral Care and of July 2021. Support Conference and retreat for Catholic health So if you currently give using cheques, can you please consider practitioners at Our Lady’s Home of Compassion in Island switching to automatic payments or using cash. Please contact the parish Bay from 3pm Friday 28 May to 3pm Saturday 29 May. Hear office: [email protected] or phone: 232 5611 for more information. interesting local speakers. Mass and reconciliation will be Your financial contribution is very much appreciated. available. The NZ Catholic Bishops Conference supports this event. PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Registration and details: w.newzealandcatholicmedical.co.nz The next meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council will be held this Tuesday, 18 May at 7.30pm in the Tawa Presbytery. All welcome. ST MARY’S COLLEGE OPEN DAY 2021 All those interested in enrolling at St Mary’s College in 2022 EXPERIENCED SOCIAL WORKER are invited to our Open Day on Tuesday 1 June 2021 from Full time role: 37.5 hours per week. 9am-11am. Catholic Social Services is seeking an Please look at our website: www.stmw.school.nz for more experienced social worker to increase our team info. based in . For a copy of the description or additional SAVE THE DATES! ST JOSEPH’S PARISH MISSION information, please phone (04) 385 8642 or 1-3 July 2021 at St Joseph’s Church, Upper Hutt email: [email protected] Reflecting on Pope Francis’ letter for the Year of St Joseph: “With a Father’s Heart”. Led by Fr John O’Connor JOSHUA FELLOWSHIP Thursday 1 July 7pm - Living at the Crossroads Come and join other men for a cuppa, prayer Friday 2 July - 10.30am:Grace is enough; 7pm: Do not be Afraid and a talk on Thursday 20 May at 7.30pm (note: Saturday 3 July - 10.30am: Inclusive & Creative Courage; 4pm: Joy in the fellowship from 7pm for a 7.30pm start). Shadows Venue: Loaves and Fishes next to Anglican Cathedral of St Paul, East session stands alone so come to one or come to all. Cnr Hill and Molesworth Streets. Speaker: Jayne Sutherland on “Mary’s Please email Barbara Neho at [email protected] for any enquiries. influence on her husband’s conversion to follow Jesus”. Want to know more? Ring Steve Ready 027 356 9555 or email: HOME OF COMPASSION EVENTS [email protected] A QUIET DAY WITH SUZANNE AUBERT: Thursday 20 May STEBBINGS VALLEY DEVELOPMENT 10am-2pm Lucie Decosier, who works for the Wellington City Council, will A time for gentle reflection on insights from the life and works of speak about the Stebbings Valley development (the area between Venerable Suzanne Aubert. A simple lunch is provided (or bring Churton Park and Tawa) on Friday 21 May at 9.30am in Tawa your own). There is no fee, however a koha is greatly appreciated. Union Church. All are welcome. TO REGISTER - email: [email protected] or phone (04) 383 7769. WELCOME TO NEW CATHOLICS MASS The annual Mass on Pentecost Sunday (23 May) to MEDITATION IN THE CHAPEL: Thursdays 11am welcome new Catholics will this year be held at 5pm at St MEDITATION IN THE CHRISTIAN TRADITION: Mondays 7pm Mary of the Angels Church. This is always a wonderful An ancient form of contemplative prayer, deeply anchored in the teachings of occasion for RCIA teams and those baptized and received the early Christian and mothers. ALL are welcome. at Easter. Please encourage all those who have been received into the Church in the last two years to attend. The venue for these events is: The Chapel of Our Lady of Compassion, 2 Rhine St, Island Bay. Ph: (04) 383 7769.