OUR LADY OF LOURDES PARISH

NEWSLETTER

Fourth Sunday of Advent 22 Dec 2019

CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES

Tuesday 24 Dec No evening Mass at 6 pm

Carols at 630 pm followed by Family Mass at 7 pm

Carols at 1130 pm Midnight Mass at 12 am

Wednesday 25 Dec Masses at 9 am amp 1030 am

No evening Mass at 630 pm

For safety reasons no chairs will be placed in the aisles in church Please proceed to the crypt once the church

is full A CCTV will operate in the crypt for the 7 pm amp midnight Mass on Christmas Eve

NEW YEARrsquoS MASS TIMES

Tuesday 31 Dec-No evening Mass at 6 pm

New Yearrsquos Eve Mass at 1030 pm

Wednesday Jan 1mdashNo Mass at 9 am

Mass at 10 am

No evening Mass at 630 pm

PARISH NOTICES

This is our last newsletter for 2019 The parish office will be closed from

21 December 2019 to 28 Jan 2020 Those volunteering in different

ministries please follow your rosters If you are unable to do your

ministry please arrange for someone to take your place

Perpetual Succour Novena amp Evening Mass on Wednesdays The Novena

and Mass on Wednesdays will restart on Wednesday 12 Feb 2020

Hall bookings The church hall will not be available for bookings from 21

Dec 2019 to 29 Jan 2020

Auckland Charismatic Renewal Opening Mass 2020 All members of Charismatic realties are invited to come for the opening Mass of 2020 at Sacred Heart Church 16 Vermont St Ponsonby on 1st February at 1030am followed by shared lunch in the hall Contact Deidre 021 022 51103 or Anil 022 364 9306

Are you of Irish descent The Embassy of Ireland to New Zealand and the Centre for Scottish and Irish Studies at the University of Otago Calling all Irish people Irish community groups people of Irish heritage or affinity with Ireland living in New Zealand The Embassy of Ireland in Aotearoa

New Zealand has partnered with the Centre for Irish and Scottish Studies who have designed two short surveys that we hope will assist in showcasing the rich Irish history we have in New

Zealand as well as the opportunities for future collaboration and connection You can access the surveys and more information at Friends of Ireland If have any questions about these

surveys please email infofriendsofirelandconz

Diocesan Job Vacancies

Credit Controller amp Administration - Pompallier Centre A full time role to provide credit control and administration support to the Revenue Manager for the collection of attendance dues for schools in the Auckland Diocese Hours are flexible to incorporate some evening and Saturday morning work Key Tasks include Collection of compulsory school attendance dues contact with school parents via outbound phone calls follow up of unpaid accounts and Debtor ledger management To view the full position description please visit our website wwwaucklandcatholicorgnz under the Administration Tab and Staff Vacancies

Natural Fertility Educator ndash voluntary position We are seeking a person(s) or husband amp wife couple(s) who are interested in learning and training to become Natural Fertility Educator(s) to join our Marriage amp Family Life Education Team (some funding is available for the training starting in March 2020) If you would like to find out more about this voluntary role please contact Gerry on 09- 3603025 021-02247442 or gerryscdaorgnz

Marriage Educators ndash voluntary position Have you been married for 5 or more years and passionate about the sacrament of marriage Would you like to train as Marriage Educators and give back to the community your wisdom and passion for strong marriages Do you have four hours per month to see couples in your home If you have answered yes to the above please consider training as Marriage Educators ndash Training course starts February 2020 If you would like to find out more about this voluntary role please contact Gerry on 09- 3603025 021-02247442 or gerryscdaorgnz

PARISH NOTICES

This is our last newsletter for 2019 The parish office will be closed from

21 December 2019 to 28 Jan 2020 Those volunteering in different

ministries please follow your rosters If you are unable to do your

ministry please arrange for someone to take your place

Perpetual Succour Novena amp Evening Mass on Wednesdays The Novena

and Mass on Wednesdays will restart on Wednesday 12 Feb 2020

Hall bookings The church hall will not be available for bookings from 21

Dec 2019 to 29 Jan 2020

Auckland Charismatic Renewal Opening Mass 2020 All members of Charismatic realties are invited to come for the opening Mass of 2020 at Sacred Heart Church 16 Vermont St Ponsonby on 1st February at 1030am followed by shared lunch in the hall Contact Deidre 021 022 51103 or Anil 022 364 9306

Are you of Irish descent The Embassy of Ireland to New Zealand and the Centre for Scottish and Irish Studies at the University of Otago Calling all Irish people Irish community groups people of Irish heritage or affinity with Ireland living in New Zealand The Embassy of Ireland in Aotearoa

New Zealand has partnered with the Centre for Irish and Scottish Studies who have designed two short surveys that we hope will assist in showcasing the rich Irish history we have in New

Zealand as well as the opportunities for future collaboration and connection You can access the surveys and more information at Friends of Ireland If have any questions about these

surveys please email infofriendsofirelandconz

Diocesan Job Vacancies

Credit Controller amp Administration - Pompallier Centre A full time role to provide credit control and administration support to the Revenue Manager for the collection of attendance dues for schools in the Auckland Diocese Hours are flexible to incorporate some evening and Saturday morning work Key Tasks include Collection of compulsory school attendance dues contact with school parents via outbound phone calls follow up of unpaid accounts and Debtor ledger management To view the full position description please visit our website wwwaucklandcatholicorgnz under the Administration Tab and Staff Vacancies

Natural Fertility Educator ndash voluntary position We are seeking a person(s) or husband amp wife couple(s) who are interested in learning and training to become Natural Fertility Educator(s) to join our Marriage amp Family Life Education Team (some funding is available for the training starting in March 2020) If you would like to find out more about this voluntary role please contact Gerry on 09- 3603025 021-02247442 or gerryscdaorgnz

Marriage Educators ndash voluntary position Have you been married for 5 or more years and passionate about the sacrament of marriage Would you like to train as Marriage Educators and give back to the community your wisdom and passion for strong marriages Do you have four hours per month to see couples in your home If you have answered yes to the above please consider training as Marriage Educators ndash Training course starts February 2020 If you would like to find out more about this voluntary role please contact Gerry on 09- 3603025 021-02247442 or gerryscdaorgnz

Please pray for our sick parishioners

Violet Furtado Christopher Hennings Patsy

Nun Toon Iluminada Dorado Eileen Hunter

Claire Geddes Pat Devereaux Yvonne

Sommers Gail Ware Maryanne Pasina Mary

Holmes Kanesi Masae Ethan Peter Lelo

Rosalen Ahearn Celestina Gardiner Saulius

David Balsys Kalameli Tauta Joan Unkovich

Melesete Varsquoasili Lloyd Ball Pauline Caffell

Tony OrsquoBrien Louisa Baptist Christine Roberts

Whitcombe Robert Shearman Siufaga Maileoi

Lilii Leota Mike Kaisa Aloysius Thoman Lee

Dunn and Alex Soniega

DURING THIS WEEK

SUNDAYmdashMasses 9 am 1030 am amp 5 pm

MONDAYmdashMass with Morning Prayer 8 am

Tuesday amp wEDNESDAYndashCHRISTMAS MASS

TIMES

THURSDAY-Mass-6 pm Angelus before Mass

Friday ndashMass 1000 am

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament-Friday from

9 am

Divine Mercy Chaplet MF after the morning

Masses

SaturdaymdashMasses 9 am amp 5 pm Rosary

before 9 am Mass

Confession-Saturday after morning Mass or

by appointment

Junior Legion Meeting after 1030 am Mass

Sunday

Music Group practice Monday at 715 pm

Senior Legion of Mary Meeting Wednesday 7 pm

Mary Mother of Grace Presidium Legion

meeting Friday 700 pm

Last weekrsquos collection

Housendash171500 Parishndash 250590

Thank you for your generous giving

through the year

READINGS THIS WEEK

Mon 23 Dec Malachi 31-4 23-24

Luke 157-66

Tues 24 Dec 2 Sam 71-5 8-12 14

16

Luke 167-79

Wed 25 Dec Isaiah 527-10

Hebrews 11-6

John 11-18

Thurs 26 Dec Acts 68-10 754-59

Matthew 1017-22

Fri 27 Dec 1 John 11-4

John 202-8

Sat 28 Dec 1 John 15-22

Matthew 213-18

Sun 29 Dec Feast of the Holy Family

Sirach 32-6 12-14 Col 312-21

Matthew 213-15 19-23

Formation for Parish Musicians Choirs Cantors Liturgy Committees February 15

th 2020 the Liturgy Centre will be hosting a

formation day for musicians choirs cantors liturgy committees and all people with an interest in music in the Mass Presenters Michael Mangan a composer of music from Brisbane Fr John OrsquoConnor Director of the National liturgy Office Venue Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Onehunga Please bring your own lunch

Priests contacts

Parish Priest Fr Paul Helsham OFM Cap

Emailpaulhelshamgmailcom

Asst Parish Priest Fr Boniface Kujur OFM Cap

Emailbonikujur1969gmailcom

Deacon Robert Mitchell

Emailrobertmitchell1410gmailcom

OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC

CHURCH

7 Glendale Rd Glen Eden

Tel 818 6325

Office hours 930 am to 130 pm

E-mail ourladyoflourdesxtraconz

Websitewwwglenedencatholicorgnz

Facebook Glen Eden Catholic Church

ROSTER OF DUTIES FOR 28 amp 29 Dec 2019

5 pm

Saturday

9 am

Sunday

1030 am

Sunday

5 pm

Sunday

Announcers Lyn Smith Bonita Smith Olinda Domingo Justine Mitchell

Ministers of

Communion

Barbara Lynch

Aldrin DrsquoSilva

Giselle Mascar-

henas Karl Flax-

man Hendriks

Arlene Lee San-

dra Almeida

Mariano Men-

donza

Mesepa Tatu Joy

Argano Elma

Soulje Reynaldo

Ventura Mary

Leiataua Leila

Vincent Talosaga

Poasa

Melinda Hamlyn

Nauru Malaitai

Barnabas Thom-

sen Falani Masae

Bernadette Roe-

beck Maryanne

Pasina Rose Wil-

liams

Herman Tauata

Lina Mitchell

Tyralina Johans-

son

Ministers of

the Word

Rachel Almeida

Minetta

Mendonza

John Phillips

Mikkol Macabali

Miriama Malaitai

Brinal Gonsalves

Jean Soniega

Tui Maka

Altar Servers Abigail Rafael

Kris Malaika

Logan Jessie

Jessica Poiva

Joshua

Organists Marina Tham Music Group Vakarsquouta Family

Projectionists Tham family MG member V member

Offertory Hoover family Poasa family Matthes family

Childrenrsquos

Liturgy

Cleaning-Matthes family Flowers-Margaret Newcombe Linen for January 2020mdashMargaret

Newcombe amp Tina Nicholson

Priests contacts

Parish Priest Fr Paul Helsham OFM Cap

Emailpaulhelshamgmailcom

Asst Parish Priest Fr Boniface Kujur OFM Cap

Emailbonikujur1969gmailcom

Deacon Robert Mitchell

Emailrobertmitchell1410gmailcom

OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC

CHURCH

7 Glendale Rd Glen Eden

Tel 818 6325

Office hours 930 am to 130 pm

E-mail ourladyoflourdesxtraconz

Websitewwwglenedencatholicorgnz

Facebook Glen Eden Catholic Church

ROSTER OF DUTIES FOR 28 amp 29 Dec 2019

5 pm

Saturday

9 am

Sunday

1030 am

Sunday

5 pm

Sunday

Announcers Lyn Smith Bonita Smith Olinda Domingo Justine Mitchell

Ministers of

Communion

Barbara Lynch

Aldrin DrsquoSilva

Giselle Mascar-

henas Karl Flax-

man Hendriks

Arlene Lee San-

dra Almeida

Mariano Men-

donza

Mesepa Tatu Joy

Argano Elma

Soulje Reynaldo

Ventura Mary

Leiataua Leila

Vincent Talosaga

Poasa

Melinda Hamlyn

Nauru Malaitai

Barnabas Thom-

sen Falani Masae

Bernadette Roe-

beck Maryanne

Pasina Rose Wil-

liams

Herman Tauata

Lina Mitchell

Tyralina Johans-

son

Ministers of

the Word

Rachel Almeida

Minetta

Mendonza

John Phillips

Mikkol Macabali

Miriama Malaitai

Brinal Gonsalves

Jean Soniega

Tui Maka

Altar Servers Abigail Rafael

Kris Malaika

Logan Jessie

Jessica Poiva

Joshua

Organists Marina Tham Music Group Vakarsquouta Family

Projectionists Tham family MG member V member

Offertory Hoover family Poasa family Matthes family

Childrenrsquos

Liturgy

Cleaning-Matthes family Flowers-Margaret Newcombe Linen for January 2020mdashMargaret

Newcombe amp Tina Nicholson