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MIHA MĀORI (Mass in Te Reo Māori) is celebrated in Hāto Petera Chapel, 103 College Rd, Northcote, on Sat evenings, 2nd weekend each month, 6.00pm, rosary 5.30pm. For more info call Manuel Beazley,(09) 360 3058. ______Nga Tapuwae Pilgrimage Auckland Diocese is planning a Northland historical pilgrimage, Nga Tapuwae (sacred footsteps). All 16 Brenton Place, Orakei, 1071 parishes are cordially invited to form a group to travel the road, hear the stories and remember our Email: [email protected] Parish Phone: 521 0871 Catholic roots in Aotearoa . 6 - 9 January 2022 culminating in the commemoration of Website: www.orakeicatholic.org.nz School Principal: Sue Bennett Bishop Pompallier’s first Mass at Totara Point, 1838. Start planning your group of young adults (20 years and above), hire a van, gather chaperones; we'll update you with more details Formal an- Parish Priest: Father Patrick Brady School Phone: 521 0866 nouncement and registrations shortly; registration packs provided prior to travel. Contact Steve Fraser or Email: [email protected] Website: www.sjorakei.school.nz Joey Bonnevie on 09 378 4380 or email [email protected] or [email protected] for more info. The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Safeguarding in the Church The Catholic Diocese of Auckland provides support and guidance 4 July 2021 on safeguarding practices and policies. It is important that all volunteers and members of our parish are Our Mission Statement: St Joseph’s Parish is a community of disciples of kept up to date and informed to ensure a safe environment for all. Please find information and resources Jesus, being of service to the world, for the greater glory of God here https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/services/safeguarding/ We encourage you to regu- larly check this resource to refresh your knowledge. Closeness, Compassion, Tenderness Three weeks ago, I preached about aspects of Church life that seem to be breaking down, but also about A Weekend Retreat with Thomas Merton. St Francis Retreat Centre, Hillsborough, Auckland, some signs of new growth, like tiny mustard seeds. I identified one as the move towards people making July 16-18, 2021. Led by Cathryn Wiles-Pickard rsm, the retreat explores the Four Paths of Spirituality their own decisions about the faith, not just going along with their inherited Catholic culture, but accepting as described by Matthew Fox. Enter into the silence with insights from Meister Eckhart. There will be responsibility for their decisions. Another is the growth in recognition within the Church of the God-given times of input, silence, reflection and meditation. Cathryn’s six sessions will provide times to be more human dignity and value of members of the LGBTQ community. attentive to the voice of God who speaks to us in and through the Ordinary Experiences of Life. People With that in mind, I offer you these words of Pope Francis in a letter this past week to Father James Martin, new to the practice of meditation in the Christian tradition are most welcome to attend. Cost $255, for a Jesuit priest ministering to members of the LGBTQ community: more information visit christianmeditationnz.org.nz or call 027 276-6032. Regarding your P.S. [about the Outreach LGBT Ministry Conference], I want to thank you St Pauls’ College, Richmond Rd Ponsonby 2022 Enrolment Update.Space available for Yrs for your pastoral zeal and your ability to be close to people, with that closeness that Jesus 7 & 9. Limited space other levels. Enrolments close 4pm, Fri 24 Sept. www.stpaulscollege.co.nz had and that reflects the closeness of God. Our Heavenly Father approaches with love every one of his children, each and everyone. His heart is to open to each and everyone. MASS TIMETABLE SUNDAY READINGS He is Father. God’s “style” has three aspects: closeness, compassion and tenderness. This Saturday 5.30pm Vigil THIS WEEK is how he draws closer to each one of us. Sunday 9.30 am & 5.00pm Psalm 123 Thinking about your pastoral work, I see that you are continuously looking to imitate this 1. Ezekiel 2:3-5 Weekday Masses style of God. You are a priest for all men and women, just as God is the Father for all men Monday 9.15 am 2. 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 and women. I pray for you to continue in this way, being close, compassionate and with Tuesday 6.00 pm Gospel Mark 6:1-6 great tenderness. Wednesday 9.15 am And I pray for your faithful, your “parishioners,” and anyone whom the Lord places in your (4th Wed: CWL Mass at 10.30 am) care, so that you protect them, and make them grow in the love of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Thursday No Mass NEXT SUNDAY

Friday 6.00pm Psalm 85 Saturday & Public Holidays 9.00am While families are now so often familiar with the LGBTQ community because of family members, Pope Fran- 1. Amos 7:12-15 cis’ words help us appreciate the importance of love and acceptance of one another, especially those who Reconciliation 2. Ephesians 1:3-14 are not always confident of being accepted within the Church. Saturday9.30 -10.00am & 5.10 - 5.25pm Gospel Mark 6:7-13 God bless you all. or by appointment Fr Pat National Office for Professional Standards Exposition of the Blessed Sac- NZpray2day - An app to help people seek a Auckland Diocese Mission Map (NOPS) deals with complaints concerning Church Our Diocese Mission Map, our diocesan strategic plan, is rament Wednesdays, 4 - 5 pm. moment to reflect, pray and respond to the ancient personnel. For more information ph 0800 114 622 now launched. We are called to take the opportunities to You are warmly invited to come Christian cycle of seasons, saints & readings Avail- or email [email protected] be moulded by God that together we might and spend quiet time with the able from Apple’s App Store or the Google Play- or go to: https://safeguarding.catholic.org.nz/ *** strengthen our Catholic communities for * * * * * * * * * * * * * Lord Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Store; search for NZpray2day. missionary discipleship; St Joseph’s Parish Planned Giving *** build up the spirituality of our young people, We encourage parishioners and regular worshippers Christian Care Network Marriage & Family Life to support our Planned Giving, & help our parish *** care for the poor. Please contact our helpline for assistance: 09 Volunteers Needed Auckland diocese needs more budgeting. If you wish to make a one-off donation, Strengthen our Catholic Communities for Missionary Discipleship - Our goals: 521 5712. All calls confidential. married couples to be Marriage Educators. Please our parish account name is RC Bishop of Auckland Or St Vincent de Paul 0800 22 22 96. call Gerry on 09 3603025 or 021 02247442 or email - to grow and develop servant leaders Parish Account Orakei & our account number is - to be strong, inclusive communities of Christian Care Network (CCN) welcomes Gerry on [email protected] fr more info. 02 0100 0120974 22 . Please indicate your name as donated goods to distribute to local fami- missionary disciples; donor. If you wish to arrange a direct debit to the Build up the Spirituality of Young People - Our goals: lies in need. NZ Catholic Latest edition available today $4. parish, just contact [email protected] - to make schools and parishes visible and active as If you prefer to make a financial donation, * Vaccine campaign for at-risk communities. As required under Auckland Diocesan Norms, all one faith community the CCN foodbank account number is: * Care for Poor advocate role in diocese. donations are split 33% for the support of Clergy/ - strengthen families; 12-3047-0089077-01 (your name in the subject line). * New lectionary project underway. Bishop and 67% for Parish/Diocese activities unless Care for the Poor - Our goals: After making your financial donation, please email: * US document on Eucharist debated. donors give instructions for the specific donation. - to be visible, present and active working for the [email protected] with your name and *************************** poor and marginalised Maxine Priestley will issue you with a tax receipt. The Social Welfare/Antipoverty Commit- - advocate for peace and justice Thank you to all our parishioners who support the Tax Receipts 2020/2021 - develop and enable people who care. tee of the Diocese of Auckland's Justice and Peace Christian Care Network so generously. Receipts for year ending 31-3-2021 available today. Commission needs new members. If you're inter- ested in advocating to alleviate family poverty and CATHOLIC CARING FOUNDATION WELCOME! Come, join in refreshments in the Muffin Talk Radio Programme recordings have a strong commitment to social justice, we'd like Please take a copy of our latest newsletter. See how hall after 9.30 Sunday Mass, or in the foyer after 5.30pm and video clips on religion, interfaith & com- to hear from you. Contact: Peter Garrick Executive your donation is caring for the poor throughout the Mass on 1st and 3rd Saturdays. munity available at https:/www.studyjoy.nz/ Secretary [email protected] phone 022 1300 730 Auckland diocese. www.caringfoundation.org.nz category/resources/muffin-talk/ Our Caring Mass is now Wednesday 28 July, Christ Pastoral Care Rejoice | Auckland Catholic Festival 2021 the King parish, Owairaka 11.30am. All welcome. Anointing of the Sick: This sacra- Weaving Together Liturgy and Life Bishop Pat is pleased to invite you to come together to be inspired, encouraged and strengthened as ment is for Church members who are Conference 2021, Worshipping Under Southern Online Sessions (ZOOM) (Evenings): Catholics at a Diocesan Festival on Saturday 16 seriously sick, frail, having surgery or near death. Skies Come! Let the deep spirituality of the Catho- Psalms - From the Heights of Hymns to the Lows October (last Sat of school holidays) at St Luke’s Please contact Fr Pat for anointing for yourself or a lic Church inspire you. Baradene College 4pm 7th of Laments! with Br Kieran Fenn. family member . Catholic Church and Sancta Maria College, Flat – 6pm 9th October. Website https://wuss.org.nz/ Mondays 5, 12, 19, 26 July, 7-8.30pm. $25/session. Hospital Visits and Chaplaincy: If you or fam- Bush. Save the date. More info at: https://www.studyjoy.nz/events/psalms-from-the- ily are in hospital, please contact Fr Pat or ask the www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/festival/ heights-of-hymns-to-the-lows-of-laments-c2-a0-3/ hospital staff to let the chaplain know. Pax Christi Aotearoa offers 3 online study re- flection sessions looking at the history of the Pax For more info & registration: [email protected] Ministry to the Sick and Infirm For the sick or Christi peace movement from its start in 1945 to the infirm wishing to receive Communion at home: call present, and seeks to workshop a peace spirituality Community Hiring Opportunity 521 0871 or email [email protected] founded in traditional Maori spirituality suited to our Are you seeking a job right now? Be prepared to Family/Whanau are the 1st Educators in Faith. own day and the future. Tues 20 & 27 July & 3 be hired! 200 positions available. St Anne’s Catholic For help go to https:/www.faithjourney.co.nz August, 7.30 - 9pm | Presenters: Kevin McBride & Church 126 Russell Rd Manurewa 10.30am-1.30pm Rangi Davis Enrol by Fr 16 July by emailing Friday 16 July. Bring your CV. Details on Parish No- [email protected] On enrolment Children’s Liturgy of the Word ticeboard or contact Deacon Sanele Poluleuligaga Mass on Shine TV Sundays 2pm on free-to-air you will be sent the zoom link for the first meet- 1st and 3rd Sundays, 9.30am Mass. 027 267 3210 or Simaile Faalogo 029 6500 052 TV channel 25 & channel 201 ing. Enquiries to Bridget Crisp rsm, Promoter/ For primary school age children. [email protected].

Manager Pax Christi Aotearoa (021 729944) Available today, 4 July, 9.30am Mass. “Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam”