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St Ignatius Parish
Sunday 2 February 2020St Ignatius Parish, Heliers, ph 575 5227, Parish Priest: Rev John Dunn
Next Week’s MinistersSaturday 8 February Greeter: Carlos Ramos Altar Servers: Russell Kereru & Colin DavisCommentator: Glennis O’ConnorData Projector: Mary GrayReaders: Michelle Yates, Delphine LomasBread Minister: Anna Lippard Cup Ministers: Anita Anderson, Christine JugumCollectors: Regan Burke, Belinda Burke Sunday 9 FebruaryGreeter: Janet Mikkelsen, Mandy Ponsonby Altar Servers: Molly Topp, Sophia Booth Commentator: Helen PartingtonData Projector: Jannie van Hees Readers: Gabrielle Findlay, Eliza Patton Bread Ministers: Zelita Mahoney, Clodagh Hoare Cup Ministers: Afu Vakatapu, Malia PailateCollectors: Grant & Angela Hill Counters: David ReganMorning tea: Natalie Quirke, Sharon Saunders, Yessica OrtegaLinen: Kirstin Friedrich
Community Notices & EventsSt Valentine’s Day MassFriday 14 February, 7.30pm, St Patrick’s Ca-thedral, City.All welcome to this celebra-tion of marriage and fam-ily: Engaged, married, sin-gles, families and children.
Muffin Meeting: The Mystics of HelftaFriday 21 February, 10.30am - 12.30pm, Mer-cy Spirituality Centre, 104 The Drive, Epsom.With Elizabeth Sneddon rscj. We often think that popular devotion to the Sacred Heart began in Paray-le-Moniale in the 17th Century, with Marga-ret Mary Alacoque. How-ever, there were three visionaries living together in the 13th Century who wrote beautifully in th heart of Christ. Find our more. Ph 638 6238.
Who is My Neighbour?Tuesday 25 February, 10am - 5pm, Mercy Spirituality Centre, 104 The Drive, Epsom.With Bridget Crisp rsm. This workshop is based on Lau-dato Si and care of the en-vironment, especially the challenges faced by many Pacific Island nations. $35. Call ph 638 6238 to register.
Presentation of the LordLuke 2:22-40
“This child is destined of the
falling and rising of many”
1st reading: Malachi 3:1–4The Lord you are seeking will suddenly enter his Temple.
Psalm: 23(24):7–10
2nd reading: Hebrews 2:14–18He took to himself descent from Abraham.
Gospel: Luke 2:22–40My eyes have seen your salvation.
Waitangi Day MassThursday 6 February, 9am , St Ignatius Church. All welcome.
First 2020 School Mass Thursday 13 February, 9am, St Ignatius Church. School Masses will recom-mence on 13 February. All welcome.
2020 Columban Art CalendarsWe still have a few left. If you would like a one they are available for $12 in the Parish Office, but get in quick as there are only a few!
2020 Daily Mass CalendarsAre for sale for $4 in the Parish Office. Very limited stock left so get in quick!
Retreat Day: ReconfiguredTransformed by RealitySaturday 15 February, 9.30am - 3.30pm, Mercy Spirituality Centre, 104 The Drive, Epsom.Explore how we can encounter life’s unpre-dictable unfoldings with our loving presence: learning to let go and enter fully in. $65 including lunch. To register call ph 638 6238.
Today's Readings
Introduction to the Gospel
But they see something in this particular child that goes beyond the expected. They recognise this child as ‘the salvation’ which you have prepared for all th na-tions’, and Anna speaks of the child ‘to all who looked forward to the deliverace of Jerusalem’. The reaction of the parents is natural under such circumstances: ‘They stood there wonder-ing at the things being said about him.’ Mary is warned that being the mother of such a child will not be easy for her: ‘a sword will peirce her soul.’ For Mary, adher-ence to the will of God will come at a price.
Today’s Gospel text is another example of the ‘manifestation’ of who Jesus is. Luke sets his ac-tion in the heart of Juda-ism. In the temple itself. Mary and Joseph are pious Jews doing all that the Law requires of them. The two characters who are intro-duced - Simeon and Anna - are both also depicted by Luke as pious Jews. Simeon is ‘an upright and devout man’, while Anna ‘served God night and day with fasting and prayer’. they would both have seen many first-born sons presented at the temple in consecration to the Lord.
Email newsletter submissions to: [email protected] warm welcome to all visitors to our Parish
Baptism Course
If you would like anyone remembered in the Mass, or know of anyone who is unwell, please contact our Pastoral Associate, Maggy Hamilton on ph 021 562 449.
PrayersIf you would like to have your baby baptised there will be a Baptism Course starting on Thursday 13 Febru-ary. The course will run from 7.30pm – 9pm for three Thursday evenings (13 & 27 February and 5 March). For more information, please call Gina Matijasevich, ph 021 630 969, or email [email protected].
Starting Thursday 13 February
Lift Up Their Voices
A day of formation for anyone interested in and/or par-ticipating in music in the liturgy. Sessions include: Musi-cians or Ministers? The role of those who play and sing at Mass (Micheal Mangan). Sunday Mass with children - towards a more family friendly liturgy (Michael Man-gan). Spirituality and the Musician - you and your music ministry (John O’Connor). Music Matters - what does the music do? (Judith Courtney). To register: [email protected].
Saturday 15 February, 9.15am - 3.15pm, Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 97 Galway St, Onehunga
Let us pray for all of the sick & elderly in the Parish
Monday 2Sam 15:13-14,30;16:5-13 Gospel: Mark 5:1-20
Tuesday2Sam 18:9-10,14,24-25,30Gospel: Mark 5:21-43
Wednesday 2Sam 24:2,9-17Gospel: Mark 6:1-6
Thursday 1Kgs 2:1-4,10-12Gospel: Mark 6:14-29
Friday Ecclesiasticus 47:2-11Gospel: Mark 6:14-29
Saturday 1Kings 3:4-13Gospel: Mark 6:30-34
Readings
Prayers for Human Trafficking
St. Josephine Bakhita is the Patron Saint against human trafficking. Her feast day is on the 8th of February. This evening will be an opportunity to learn about Josephine Bakhita’s life and how she became an advocate against human trafficking. Time will also be taken to pray for those suffering from the many forms of slavery and human trafficking in our world today.
Friday 7 February, 7pm - 8pm, Mary MacKillop Chapel, 56 Selwyn Ave, Mission Bay.
Youth Music Group Wednesdays 6.45pm in the Parish Centre. Come and enjoy playing your own kind of music with others your age by joining this fun group! Call Jenny Cussins 027 368 9797.
Prayer ChainIf you would like prayer sup-port for any reason at all Email Glennis on [email protected] to be added to the prayer chain.
Glenbrae School Reading & Conversation GroupOne on one pupils in Years 1-4, one hour per week. Contact Cynthia for more info: [email protected]
TweenSceneMeeting regularly for fun get-togethers. Email [email protected] to join the mailing list.
TeenSceneMeeting regularly for fun get-togethers. For more information email: [email protected]
Christian MeditationFor more information please call Jane ph 361 4657. All very welcome to come along and give it a try.
Parish GroupsSacramental ProgrammeIf your child is in Year 3 in 2020, come along to this Information Session about our two year sacramental programme.
Tuesday 11 February, 7.30pm, Parish Centre
Who is My Neighbour?
A workshop led by Bridget Crisp rsm based on Laudato Si and care of the Environment, especially the challenges faced by many Pacific Island Nations. Bookings essential: [email protected].
Tuesday 25 February, 10am - 5pm, Mercy Spirituality Centre, 104 The Drive, Epsom
New Auxillary Bishop
Bishop Pat is delighted with the appointment and knows that the new Bishop-elect, who is already well known in the diocese, will be warmly welcomed by priests and people alike. Fr Gielen said, “I am very grateful to have served as a priest in the diocese of Hamilton over the last 20 years. I now accept this new call in Gods service aware of my need for God’s help and thankful for this opportunity to serve alongside the people of the diocese of Auckland.” Fr Gielen [48] is from Mt Maunganui - the eldest of six children. He trained for the priesthood at Holy Cross College in Mosgiel and was ordained in 1997. His episcopal ordination will take place in Auckland prior to Easter.
Pope Francis has named Fr Michael Gielen as Auxillary Bishop for Auckland.
Thomas GeogheganEllie CarrucanJohn HackshawMarie Slatter
AnniversariesFebruary
Weekly Masses & DevotionsMon 8.30amTues 8.30amWed 8.30amThu 9am (School Mass)Fri 8.30amSat 5.30pm vigilSun 9.30amReconciliation by appointment
Masses DevotionsAdorationGlen Innes,8am Wednesday
ExpositionGlendowie 9.30am-6.45pm Thursday
Ignatian Spirituality Retreat8-day silent, individually guided women’s retreat, with Adriana Janus, Nicola McCarthy and Joy Cow-ley. Cost: $675, includes accommodation and meals. Contact Joy Cowley, [email protected].
Friday 20 - Sunday 29 March, Magnificat, Featherston