St Ignatius Parish Sunday 14 June 2020 St Ignatius Parish, Heliers, ph 575 5227, Parish Priest: Rev John Dunn Next Week’s Ministers Saturday 20 June Greeter: Sophie Partington Altar Servers: Colin Davis, Russell Kereru Commentator:Glennis O’Connor Data Projector: Clare Ryan Readers: Bob O’Connor, Ann Hay Bread Minister: Colin Davis Cup Ministers: Russell Kereru, Kate de Graaf Collectors: Carlos Ramos, Gisella Lanegra Sunday 21 June Greeter: Tina Raines, Sylvia Langridge Altar Servers: Lili Tongia, Maealiuaki Tu’ipolotu Commentator: Nadine Fowler Data Projector: Margue- rite Gustofson Readers: Janet Mikkelsen, Gillian Craig Bread Ministers: Clodagh Hoare, Jenny Cussins Cup Ministers: John Wilkinson, Malia Pailate Collectors: Felise Pailate, Grant Hill Counters: Colin & Therese Rennie Morning tea: Carolyn Koppens, Danielle Esplin Linen: Margaret Ward Community Notices & Events Diocesan Youth Mass Sunday 28 June, 7pm, St Patrick’s Cathedral. With Bishop Pat Dunn. All welcome. Card Group Wednesday 17 June, 1pm, in the Hall foyer All welcome to come along for an afternoon of fun and friendly card games. For more info, please call Bob ph 575 7622. Catholic Women’s League Wednesday 24 June, 10.30am, St Joseph’s Church, 16 Brenton Pl, Orakei. Mass at 10.30am followed by morning tea, trading table in the hall and a demonstration of Japa- nese Floral Art. Lunch will be served afterwards. Cost $15. All welcome. NZ Catholic Online The latest digital edition of NZ Catholic is now available. Go to www.nzcatholic.org. nz to view it. The Body & Blood of Christ John 9:1-41 “The one who eats this bread will live forever” 1st reading: Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16 He gave you food which you and your ancestors did not know. Psalm: 147:12-15, 19-20 2nd reading: Corinthians 10:16-17 Though we are many, we form a single body because we share this one loaf. Gospel: John 6:51-58 My flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. Babysitter Available Year 11 Baradene girl available for babysit- ting. Eldest of four sib- lings, experienced with children of all ages. Happy to do household chores as well if necessary. Call Mary 027 630 1890. Behind the Scenes of Vatican Art & Architecture Tuesday 16 June, 7pm - 9pm, Mercy Sprituality Centre, 104 The Drive, Epsom. The Vatican’s master- pieces are well known throughout the world. This online seminar will go on a visual excursion to unravel some of the major historical and artistic achievements in the history of the Pope’s contributions to art and culture, from pre- Imperial times to the establishment of the modern Vatican City State. Presented by Dr Chris- topher Longhurst. Cost $15. Email to register: info@mercyspirituality centre.org.nz Today's Readings Introduction to the Gospel For the Jewish people, to eat flesh and drink blood was unthinkable; it was abhorrent. Now here is Jesus saying that his follow- ers must eat his flesh and drink his blood in order to have life. Many turned away from Jesu at hearing him say this. Jesus then asks the disciples if they too will leave him. Peter answers on their behalf with a wonderful acclama- tion of faith. The giving of Jesus’ flesh and blood for the life of the world is a refence to the savific na- ture of this death and the inauguration of a new cov- enant through his sacrifice. This passage comes after Jesus has fed the multitudes with five barley loaves and two fish but in his explana- tion of this sign, Jesus refers to himself as ‘living bread’, ‘bread from heaven’ which gives eternal life. The ances- tors who followed Moses out of Egypt had been sent manna from heav- en to nourish them in the dessert, but they had still died. The food which Je- sus offers, himself, will lead to eternal life! The words spoken by Jesus would have been shocking to those who heard them.
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St Ignatius Parish
Sunday 14 June 2020St Ignatius Parish, Heliers, ph 575 5227, Parish Priest: Rev John Dunn
Next Week’s MinistersSaturday 20 June Greeter: Sophie Partington Altar Servers: Colin Davis, Russell KereruCommentator:Glennis O’ConnorData Projector: Clare RyanReaders: Bob O’Connor, Ann HayBread Minister: Colin Davis Cup Ministers: Russell Kereru, Kate de GraafCollectors: Carlos Ramos, Gisella Lanegra
Sunday 21 JuneGreeter: Tina Raines, Sylvia LangridgeAltar Servers: Lili Tongia, Maealiuaki Tu’ipolotu Commentator: Nadine FowlerData Projector: Margue-rite Gustofson Readers: Janet Mikkelsen, Gillian Craig Bread Ministers: Clodagh Hoare, Jenny Cussins Cup Ministers: John Wilkinson, Malia PailateCollectors: Felise Pailate, Grant Hill Counters: Colin & Therese Rennie Morning tea: Carolyn Koppens, Danielle Esplin Linen: Margaret Ward
Community Notices & EventsDiocesan Youth MassSunday 28 June, 7pm, St Patrick’s Cathedral.With Bishop Pat Dunn. All welcome.
Card GroupWednesday 17 June, 1pm, in the Hall foyerAll welcome to come along for an afternoon of fun and friendly card games. For more info, please call Bob ph 575 7622.
Catholic Women’s LeagueWednesday 24 June, 10.30am, St Joseph’s Church, 16 Brenton Pl, Orakei.Mass at 10.30am followed by morning tea, trading table in the hall and a demonstration of Japa-nese Floral Art. Lunch will be served afterwards. Cost $15. All welcome.
NZ Catholic OnlineThe latest digital edition of NZ Catholic is now available.Go to www.nzcatholic.org.nz to view it.
The Body & Blood of ChristJohn 9:1-41
“The one who eats this
bread will live forever”
1st reading: Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16He gave you food which you and your ancestors did not know.
Psalm: 147:12-15, 19-20
2nd reading: Corinthians 10:16-17Though we are many, we form a single body because we share this one loaf.
Gospel: John 6:51-58My flesh is real food and my blood is real drink.
Babysitter AvailableYear 11 Baradene girl available for babysit-ting. Eldest of four sib-lings, experienced with children of all ages. Happy to do household chores as well if necessary. Call Mary 027 630 1890.
Behind the Scenes of Vatican Art & ArchitectureTuesday 16 June, 7pm - 9pm, Mercy Sprituality Centre, 104 The Drive, Epsom.The Vatican’s master-pieces are well known throughout the world. This online seminar will go on a visual excursion to unravel some of the major historical and artistic achievements in the history of the Pope’s contributions to art and culture, from pre- Imperial times to the establishment of the modern Vatican City State. Presented by Dr Chris-topher Longhurst. Cost $15. Email to register: info@mercyspirituality centre.org.nz
Today's Readings
Introduction to the Gospel
For the Jewish people, to eat flesh and drink blood was unthinkable; it was abhorrent. Now here is Jesus saying that his follow-ers must eat his flesh and drink his blood in order to have life. Many turned away from Jesu at hearing him say this. Jesus then asks the disciples if they too will leave him. Peter answers on their behalf with a wonderful acclama-tion of faith. The giving of Jesus’ flesh and blood for the life of the world is a refence to the savific na-ture of this death and the inauguration of a new cov-enant through his sacrifice.
This passage comes after Jesus has fed the multitudes with five barley loaves and two fish but in his explana-tion of this sign, Jesus refers to himself as ‘living bread’, ‘bread from heaven’ which gives eternal life. The ances-tors who followed Moses out of Egypt had been sent manna from heav-en to nourish them in the dessert, but they had still died. The food which Je-sus offers, himself, will lead to eternal life! The words spoken by Jesus would have been shocking to those who heard them.
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Welcome Back!
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.
Prayers
Now that we are in Level 1 we are free to resume our normal Mass practices, including the Sign of Peace, Communion under both kinds, Holy Water in fonts and singing at Masses. There are no longer any restrictions on size of gatherings, no physical distancing requirements, and contact tracing registers are no longer necessary. Thanks be to God!
It is wonderful to be able to gather again as a faith community with no restrictions.
Let us pray for all of the sick & elderly in the Parish
Monday 1Kings 21:1-16 Gospel: Matthew 5:38-42
Tuesday1Kings 21:17-29Gospel: Matthew 5:43-48
Wednesday 2Kings 2:1,6-14Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6,16-18
Thursday Ecclus 48:1-14Gospel: Matthew 6:7-15
Friday Deuteronomy 7:6-11Gospel: Matthew 11:25-30
Saturday 2Chronicles 24:17-25Gospel: Matthew 11:25-30
Readings
Ecumenical Day of Prayer
A time for all Christians to gather together as one and give thanks to the Lord for His goodness to us during COVID-19 lockdown. The theme for this service is: “They showed us unusual kindness” (Acts 28:2). All welcome!
For Christian Unity: Sunday 21 june, 5pm, St Columba Presbyterian Church, 480 Ti Rakau Dr, Botony Downs.
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: kim.ball [email protected]
Christian MeditationFor more information please call Jane ph 361 4657. All very welcome to come along and give it a try.
Card GroupMeeting every second Wednesday at 1pm in the Hall foyer. All welcome to come along for a fun and friendly af-ternoon of cards, a cup of tea and a chat. For more info call Bob ph 575 7622.
Parish Groups
Parish Food BasketsWe would like to start collecting and distributing food again. Please consider donating to the food baskets.
There are now many additional local families in need due to the Covid-19 crisis.
Playgroup Leader Needed
If there is anyone who would like to coordinate this fun group, please contact Maggy or Ruth in the Parish office.
We would love to see our Parish Playgroup start up again!
Each day a different member of the Diocesan team will share their reflection on the readings. Access it via the Diocesan website: www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz or Youtube Channel: Auckland Catholic Religious Education.
A daily video reflection on the readings is now being posted by the Auckland Diocese.
Tween Scene Leader Needed
This group for our Tween-aged parishioners (Years 6, 7 & 8) gets together at least 4 times per year for activities such as movie nights in the Parish Centre, Skateland sessions, beach days etc. As a popular part of our Parish community we are keen to see the Tween groop continue. It is a wonderful way for the young people of the Parish to stay connected after leaving primary school. Please contact Mike Jensen ([email protected]) if you can help.
Our current Tween Scene leaders are stepping down and we are looking for new volunteers.
Sunday Parish Celebration!Let’s come together to celebrate and reconnect as a faith community after the long Covid-19 lockdown! We will have a special Mass of Thanksgiving for being able to gather again as a Parish community, followed by a shared morning tea and Sausage Sizzle. This will be a wonderful way to reconnect with all of your Parish friends after the long break. Please bring a plate to share.
