General St Mary Star of the Sea - Gisborne PO Box 844, Gisborne 4040 website: www.stmarysgisborne.co.nz Saint Vincent de Paul ….Plans for SVdP morning tea on 25th Ph 06 867 7224, Fax: 06 867 7712, [email protected] November at the Parish Centre 10.00 am are well under way. Clergy: Msgr Frank Eggleton - Parish Priest, [email protected] Deacon - Mike Rolfe This is a great opportunity for parishioners to catch up with our Office: 9:30am to 12:30pm, Monday to Friday Assistant Priest— Fr. Jack Smith 8677224 #4 or 021 380979 older parishioners and enjoy their company and entertainment. SUNDAY - 20th November 2016 CHRIST THE KING The Christmas cake raffle will be mid December and tickets will be Sat 19 Nov 6.00 pm Dianne & Roger Harries Anniversary available after Mass. Phone 863 1297 Sun 20 Nov 9.00 am People of the Parish and for Prisoners 11.00 am Matawai Daily Mass Calendars 2017 have still not arrived !!! We wait Mon 21 Nov 7.30 am Capt. Tucker & Victims of TeKooti Massacre patiently. Anyone wanting one please let Audrey know. Thank you Tues 22 Nov 6.00 pm Paul and Andrew Clark Wed 23 Nov 9.30 am Tony Parker Catholic Youth Office / Youth Worker Vacancy The Diocese is looking for a committed and exceptional Catholic person to Thurs 24 Nov 9.00 am Dec’d members Liddy & Minnis family assist the Youth Coordinator with Diocesan youth initiatives. Fri 25 Nov 11.30 am Confession This position calls for a person 12.10 pm Special Intention Who is passionate about helping youth and young people grow in their faith Sat 26 Nov 9.00 am Special Intention 9.30 am Confession Who can relate well to people of all ages, and from difference walks 6.00 pm Darrin Berry of life Who is able to work and communicate effectively Sun 27 Nov 9.00 am People of the Parish 11.30 am Tokomaru Bay Note Change Who is self-motivated and works well in a small team environment The successful applicant will be involved in a wide range of exciting and LITURGY OF THE WORD rewarding opportunities within the Youth Ministry Department, including youth events and activities FIRST READING: 2 Samuel 5: 1-3 working with parish groups PSALM: Psalm 121: 1-5 assisting with youth resources RESPONSE: “Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord”. Applicants need to log on to seek.co.nz to apply. Closing date Monday 28 November 2016 SECOND READING: Colossians 1: 12-20 GOSPEL Alleluia x 4…. “ Blessed is he who inherits the ACCLAMATION: kingdom of David our Father. Blessed is he who comes To become a Supporter in the name of the Lord. Alleluia ! Please visit www.catholicenquiry.org.nz or Google ‘Catholic’ then open CEC and click GOSPEL OF OUR Luke 23: 35-43 on the ‘Share the Gift’ button to fill out a LORD JESUS CHRIST: simple form. Forms at notice Board We pray for our Bishop Steve NEXT WEEKS READINGS (1st Sun Advent) Lowe. May he be blessed in First Reading Isaiah 2: 1-5 his ministry with our Psalm 121: 1-2. 4-5. 6-9 Diocese of Hamilton. Second Reading Romans 13:: 11-14 May our Lady bless his ministry. Gospel Matthew 24 : 37-44 Last Sunday’s collection total (includes estimate AP’s): $2,096.90 Monsignor’s Message Final Week in the 9 week Novena of prayer Dear parishioners of St. Mary Star of the Sea and all visitors, for Fr. Yvan ……… we will pray together: We believe in God’s We remember in prayer the people of Kaikoura, Waiau and Culverden whose everlasting love for all, and that through faith and great confidence in lives have been thrown into turmoil by Monday morning’s Earthquake. that love our petitions will be granted. Therefore in the desire to promote May the Lord give them the courage to begin the long process of restoring God’s greater honour and glory we pray together through the intercession normality to their homes and communities. of Suzanne Aubert for the healing of Pa Yvan. We welcome our School community to our 9.00am Mass. As our school God our Creator, the life of Suzanne Aubert powerfully expressed the children process the flags of many nations into our Church, we celebrate our compassion of Jesus for the sick. Now we ask You to grant, through her belief that Jesus is the Universal Saviour- the King of all Nations. intercession, the complete cure of Pa Yvan Mass will be celebrated at St. Bede’s in Matawai at 11.00 am today. At the Thanks be to God for all He has done and is doing for us. end of the Mass, the Holy Door will be closed- symbolising the end of the ... Suzanne Aubert pray for us (3). Jubilee Year of Mercy. Last Thursday a busload of students from Campion College and St. Mary’s TUI MOTU INTERISLANDS went on pilgrimage to the Holy Door at St. Bede’s, Matawai. St. Bede’s has Australian Religious Press Association Publication of the Year 2016. not heard such wonderful singing for many a year!! The boys and girls This month focusing on Caring for our Common home Including articles on entered into the pilgrimage in an exemplary way. Congratulations to both Contemplating Beauty and Protecting Creation Meeting Beings in our home Schools on an inspired initiative!! Creation revealing God All the best to St. Mary’s School who are undergoing their ERO inspection On sale after Mass today $7.00 this coming week. Lots of work has been done in preparation for the visit. The School can be very confident of a positive report. Reminder SVdP will be selling Christmas Cards after weekend Masses . I’ll be making a quick trip to Tauranga on Wednesday to attend a Mass at St. Cost of pack either $2.50 or $5.00 depending on packet size. Mary’s, celebrated by the Bishop, to mark the retirement of my brother, Terry. Terry has taught at Aquinas College from its beginning. Previous to Time, Talent, Treasure: that he was the Principal of St. Mary’s Primary in Tauranga for 12 years and As explained last week, our parish expenses exceed our income . St Peter Chanel in Hamilton for 5 years. He deserves a bit of a fuss!! Retiring Please support our planned giving renewal programme generously. with him- and sharing in the fuss- will be Terry Consedine, who has been the Deputy Principal of Aquinas for the last 7 years. Please complete and return your Donation Form from the brochure you This coming Saturday afternoon our Catholic Filipino Community are were given last weekend, whether your gift is time, talent or money. Thankyou. entering a Float in the City Christmas Parade. Let’s give them a special cheer as they go past!! However if you are happier placing your cash donation in the plate, Next Sunday (November 27th) there will be a Combined Service with our please still do so. Anglican and Presbyterian neighbours to mark the beginning of Advent. Your donation is very much appreciated. It will be at St. Andrews Church beginning at 7.00pm. Our sympathy goes out to Margaret Robertson on the death of her beloved Your talent is God's gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to husband, Laurie. I will be leading Laurie’s funeral Service at Evans Chapel God' (Leo Buscaglia) on Monday morning at 11.00am. May he rest in peace Kind Wishes, Msgr. Frank. .