St Philomena will be having Mass EVERY SUNDAY for the rest of the year
Marriage that begun in Rome
In 2000 our parish supported two young men, Jonathon Pierce and Daniel Wells in their journey to the World Youth Day in Rome. During the build up to the event, Daniel met a young woman Anna Dravitzki from Stratford, also a pilgrim to Rome. They struck a “chord” so to speak and kept company from that time. Then followed a few years of “Will they or won’t they?” our parish keenly interested,until finally the date was set. On 11 October 2008 they celebrated Nuptial Mass at St Philomena’s.
Fr Brian Carmine the celebrant and the church was packed. The immediate relatives from both families totaled 150.
The Liturgy was outstanding, with musicians and songsters – family of the bride – lending a joyful, professional touch to this much prayed for occasion. The impeccable organization resulted in a smooth flowing occasion.
There were a couple of “firsts” here: This was the first parish Nuptial Mass in our church for some years and Fr Brian’s first ever Nuptial Mass.
The happy couple have settled in New Plymouth.
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Liturgy - 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time |
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WELCOME TO OUR LITURGY: Peter and Paul: the two foundational Apostles of Christ in establishing his Church. Peter: The Rock, with the authority of the Keys. He embodies the gift of hierarchy, of ordained ministry, of the centrality of the Word. Paul: The mobile missionary, with the authority to explore. He embodies the Church’s charismatic nature, lay ministry, the centrality of the Spirit. Both are Saints. They lived their relationship in creative tension: different yet complimentary roles for the life of the Church. We will always need both for a dynamic Church. Lord may we exercise the gifts you entrust to us and may we always encourage the gifts of others. First Reading
Wisdom 1: 13 - 15 13 because God did not make death, and he does not delight in the death of the living.
14 For he created all things that they might exist, and the generative forces of the world are wholesome, and there is no destructive poison in them; and the dominion of Hades is not on earth.
15 For righteousness is immortal.
23 for God created man for incorruption, and made him in the image of his own eternity,
24 but through the devil's envy death entered the world, and those who belong to his party experience it. |
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Notices - Sts Peter & Paul |
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Saturday, 27 June 2009 03:54 |
CUP OF TEA: will be served after Mass next Sunday by the Dombroski Family Group.
ST PHILOMENA’S DISCUSSION GROUPS: We have two Discussion Groups who meet in the school staff room; one meets in the afternoon and one in the evening.
Afternoon Group: meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 1.30-2.30pm. The next meeting is Thurs 9th July. Contact Ian McGill
753 3513.
Evening Group: meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 7.30pm-8.30pm. The next meeting is Thurs 2nd July. Contact Trevor Carter 752 2778.
ST PHILOMENA’S PRAYER GROUP: This group meets on a Wednesday after 9am Mass. We pray for the parish, our school and all the intentions in the petition box (which is in front of St Philomena’s statue). There is still room for more petitions.
SCANNER FOR SALE: The parish has a document scanner in new condition for sale $40 ono. If interested seen Diane, Sister, Andy, Syd or any Team or Finance member.
ROSTERS: for July are now available. Please see if there is one for your family. Thank you.
FR KEVIN MEARS - GOLDEN JUBILEE: Fr Kevin is celebrating his Golden Jubilee in July in Palmerston North. There is a Mass on Sunday 12th at 10am and also on Wed 15th at 6pm. If any parishioner is interested in attending either event please contact Trevor Carter or Syd Wells asap.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL: Any good quality used clothing you have to spare would be most welcome at the St Vincent de Paul Opportunity Shop in the Fitzroy shopping arcade, New Plymouth. Our stocks are running low and if we are to continue to provide the services funded through the shop, your support is essential. The shop would be most grateful for any donations of summer or winter clothing. Any inquiries can be made to 75-86740.
WCEC ADULT FAITH EDUCATION COURSES: At the Diocesan Centre, Palmerston North: Introduction to the Old Testament: 6 to 8 July, The Synoptic Gospels: 6 to 8 July, Spirituality for Teachers: 13 - 15 July and Introduction to Christian Morality:
16 - 18 July .
At St Patrick’s Primary School, Napier: Introduction to the New Testament: 15 - 17th July .
Please contact Tom Silverwood or Wendy Silver on 06 354 1780 for any further information.
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