St Benedict’s Parish Office Monday to Friday 9.30 am - 3.30 pm Contact Details: Phone (09) 379 0624 Email: [email protected]Website: www.stbenedictsauckland.org.nz St Benedict’s Parish Priest Father Andrew Matthew Parish Office Staff Catherine van Veen [email protected]Miranda Wagg [email protected]Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 A reading from the gospel according to Mark (adapted for children) The two disciples, James and John, came to Jesus and asked him: “Teacher, can we sit on either side of your throne in the kingdom of heaven?” Jesus answered, “Only my heavenly Father can decide this.” When the other disciples heard what James and John had asked, they were angry and began to argue with them. Jesus said to them: “You must not quarrel with each other about which of you is the greatest! I have come as a servant and not as a king! Whoever thinks of others before themselves will be rewarded for their goodness, and they will have a place with me in the Kingdom of Heaven.” Parking for St Benedict’s Church Free parking is available from Saturday midday to Sunday evening in the Wilson carpark on corner of St Benedict’s & Alex Evans Street. Please note: A few parks are marked reserved for tenant parking and are 24 hour tow away. These parks are allocated to nearby residents not the Church Baptisms & Marriages Contact the Parish Office Phone: (09) 379 0624 Email: [email protected]Catholic Student Chaplain Fr Andrew Matthew www.actc.net.nz St Vincent de Paul & Foodbank Ph 815 6122 Being humble of heart can be more difficult than we think. James and John wanted to sit at the right and the left hand of Jesus when He comes into his kingdom. In one sense it is a very normal human desire. We all want to be acknowledged for our achievements. We want to be praised for our hard work. We all want to be justly compensated for the efforts we put in. To go against this human desire can be very tricky. In fact, if we are to be honest with ourselves, it would be quite nice and convenient if we can receive even more than we actually deserve. When Jesus says, “it is not mine to grant”, He not only wanted to help his disciples to understand that they should not be fighting for prestige among themselves, but show them his true humility. He is the saviour of the world, and yet He entrusts everything into the hands of His Father in heaven. This is not mine, but the one who sent me. My Father’s will be done. When we come to appreciate Jesus’ humble way of life, we pray that we too will see our work differently. These are not my achievements, but the achievements of Jesus who sent me. Or perhaps this is the hard work I have put in, but it was made possible because of the love and guidance I have received from my Lord. Through this conversion of our minds and hearts, we can learn to share in the humility of Christ, so as to share in His eternal glory Fr Francis Poon 29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ 17 OCTOBER 2021 LITURGY OF THE WORD ~ 29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading (Is 53:10-11) The servant of the Lord takes on himself the sins of his people, and thus becomes a source of blessings for many. Second Reading (Heb 4:14-16) We can approach Jesus with confidence because he knows our weaknesses and was like us in all things except sin. Gospel (Mk 10:35-45) Jesus is the Suffering Servant who gave his life in the humble service of his people. Next weeks readings: Jer 31:7-9; Heb 5:1-6; Mk 10:46-52. For Sunday /weekday readings see: mobilegabriel.com
Transcript
St Benedict’s Parish Office Monday to Friday 9.30 am - 3.30 pm
A reading from the gospel according to Mark (adapted for children) The two disciples, James and John, came to Jesus and asked him: “Teacher, can we sit on either side of your throne in the kingdom of heaven?” Jesus answered, “Only my heavenly Father can decide this.” When the other disciples heard what James and John had asked, they were angry and began to argue with them. Jesus said to them: “You must not quarrel with each other about which of you is the greatest! I have come as a servant and not as a king! Whoever thinks of others before themselves will be rewarded for their goodness, and they will have a place with me in the Kingdom of Heaven.”
Parking for St Benedict’s Church Free parking is available from Saturday midday
Being humble of heart can be more difficult than we think. James and John wanted to sit at the right and the left hand of Jesus when He comes into his kingdom. In one sense it is a very normal human desire. We all want to be acknowledged for our achievements. We want to be praised for our hard work. We all want to be justly compensated for the efforts we put in. To go against this human desire can be very tricky. In fact, if we are to be honest with ourselves, it would be quite nice and convenient if we can receive even more than we actually deserve. When Jesus says, “it is not mine to grant”, He not only wanted to help his disciples to understand that they should not be fighting for prestige among themselves, but show them his true humility. He is the saviour of the world, and yet He entrusts everything into the hands of His Father in heaven. This is not mine, but the one who sent me. My Father’s will be done. When we come to appreciate Jesus’ humble way of life, we pray that we too will see our work differently. These are not my achievements, but the achievements of Jesus who sent me. Or perhaps this is the hard work I have put in, but it was made possible because of the love and guidance I have received from my Lord. Through this conversion of our minds and hearts, we can learn to share in the humility of Christ, so as to share in His eternal glory Fr Francis Poon
29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ 17 OCTOBER 2021
LITURGY OF THE WORD ~ 29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
First Reading (Is 53:10-11) The servant of the Lord takes on himself the sins of his people, and
thus becomes a source of blessings for many.
Second Reading (Heb 4:14-16) We can approach Jesus with confidence because he knows our
weaknesses and was like us in all things except sin.
Gospel (Mk 10:35-45) Jesus is the Suffering Servant who gave his life in the humble service of
his people.
Next weeks readings: Jer 31:7-9; Heb 5:1-6; Mk 10:46-52.
For Sunday /weekday readings see: mobilegabriel.com
Resources in times of Lockdown
The diocese has a number of resources available on its website to support people during this time https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/home-2020-new-design/the-church-and-covid-level-4/ This also has a program of events that are available in the diocese during this time. For those at level 2 https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/home-2020-new-design/the-church-and-covid-level-2/ will be a useful resource. A reminder that the diocese continues to provide broadcast Sunday Mass. It is uploaded at 5.30pm Saturday night (as per a Vigil Mass time) to the Youtube channel Auckland Catholic https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb7o1XYfQet-mOW1mJSzfow . It is also broadcast on Shine TV Sundays at 2.00pm Free-to-air TV Channel 25, Sky TV Channel 201. For online opportunities to engage https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/home-2020-new-design/the-church-and-covid-level-4-2/#programme provides the details of links to access.
Synod Launch Bishop Patrick Dunn invites you to the SYNOD LAUNCH. Join us to prayerfully launch the Diocesan phase of the Synod 2021 - 2023 For a Synodal Church, this upcoming Sunday, 17th October at 7:00PM on Zoom Meeting ID: 86115722795 CDA YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/AucklandCatholic It will also be live on Bishop Patrick Dunn's and Auckland Catholic Youth Ministry's Facebook Pages.
NZ Catholic free digital issue Oct. 17-30 https://indd.adobe.com/view/70e2feb6-c052-4909-9c4f-3fd80f663ef1 Some headlines for the latest issue: Marist ordination in Richmond. Three transitional deacons ordained in Christchurch. Catholic agency is social housing provider. Veteran Catholic headmaster calls it a day. Synod preparations in NZ dioceses.
Please pray for those who are sick, recovering from surgery or needing our prayers, especially:
Alice Swann, Teresa Rajaratnam,
Peter Courtney, Jason Oxenham, Rus Quinn, Gladys Borgueta.
We remember those who have died recently
And those whose anniversaries occur at this time:
Valda Catherine Roughan (Sister Theresa OP), Florence Jayetileke, Peter Smit,
Oswald Goonetilleke, Jean O’Reilly, Debbie Herbert, Ken Newlands, Dylan Brown,
Jack Nolan, Marlene Santos, Martin McCoach, Thomas Buckley, Duetrun Jayetileke.
Eternal rest grant to them O Lord
Level 3 at St Benedicts
With Auckland remaining at Level 3 the church and parish office will remain closed. Please keep an eye on the website and App for any further updates.
Important message for Parishioners at St Benedict’s
The Covid Lockdowns have reinforced the need for an easy way of communicating with our parishioners. Many parishioners have already downloaded the App, but it has become clear, that under lockdown conditions, the parish office can be much more
effective if we are all using this modern electronic method of communication. We are now urging all parishioners to download the St Benedict’s App from the App store on
your mobile phone or tablet.
Install “St Benedicts Auckland” App Keeping our Parish Community informed
Jubilee Bursary Open for Semester 1, 2022 Contribution towards fees for Theology and RE courses at degree and post grad level Applications close Thursday, 11 Nov 2021 please contact: Michelle Jarvis [email protected] Thanksgiving Celebration Liturgy 2021 On behalf of The Auckland Diocese, and Bishop Michael, we cordially invite all parish volunteers and Lay leaders, to share in our online liturgy of Thanksgiving. We wish to thank and honour you all for your desire to build the kingdom in a year that has been disrupted by Covid. The Liturgy will be held online on Saturday 6th November 2021, starting at 5.30pm www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz See you all there!! End of Life Prayer Day 7 November. On the day that the End of Life Choice Act, legalising euthanasia and assisted suicide in New Zealand, comes into force we are called to offer prayerful witness and solidarity with the vulnerable. Especially as it coincides with the traditional Christian day of worship - when we gather together to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ and the saving power of His life over death. Join us.
