Bulletin: 4-5 February 2012

SPECIAL THANKS.......

• to those who helped with the funeral of Chris Smart, especially with the hospitality extended afterwards, those who helped set up the parish centre, and those who kindly put tables and chairs away after mass last Sunday
• to Helen Griffin who has recently retired after serving as a Minister of the Eucharist at Wakefield for 18 years

SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME 2012.......
Parents judge when their child is ready for the sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Holy Communion. Sign up forms for parents are available at the back of the church. They may be handed to Fr David, the letter box at the presbytery, or into St Paul’s School.

Fr DAVID’S DAY OFF THIS WEEK.......
will be Tuesday 7th Feb as Monday is Waitangi Day, a public holiday.

BAPTISMS.......
Parents are reminded that we don’t generally celebrate baptisms during Lent (this year 22 Feb—7 April). Instead we wait until the most appropriate season of Easter.

CONGRATULATIONS.......
To Rose O’Neil who celebrated her 70th birthday recently at a surprise gathering of family and friends.

PATHWAYS TO PRAYER.......

• Journaling: A workshop on journaling will be offered on Tuesday, 14th February from 10.00 to 11.30am.
• Lenten Group: Are you interested in joining a group for study/prayer for Lent? Day or evening - 1½ hours once a week. Dates to be arranged. If you are interested in either of the above please contact Karen Moynagh 544 0551 moynagh@ts.co.nz.

CUP OF TEA SUNDAY.......
Next Sunday in the Parish Centre after Mass. Hosted by the St Vincent de Paul Society.

DOVE CATHOLIC FELLOWSHIP FOR WOMEN.......
Warmly invites all women to a special afternoon and their first meeting of the year, to hear gifted speaker Wilma Conroy; her topic ‘Beautiful Women’.  Next Saturday 11 February 2-4pm at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Centre, William Street, Richmond, Nelson.  Contact Ann 03 548 8723

PART TIME WORK OFFERED.......
The Eastern Cuisine Restaurant/Takeaway Richmond requires an energetic, reliable individual, pref. 18+ to front this family-run, fully-licensed restaurant and takeaway business; Friday and Saturday nights.  Full training will be given.  Please contact the owners (Bill and Michelle, St Paul’s School parents) Wk:544 3132 or Hm:544 2045.  Alternatively, ph Tracey Hayes 544 8069 for further details.

WANTED TO RENT FROM FEBRUARY.......
Wanted to Rent by mature, quiet lady a self-contained flat or small house in the Richmond/Stoke area with wheelchair access or one or two shallow steps.  (To allow husband from resthome to visit).  Approx mid-February.  Excellent references.  Please contact or txt to Mrs Margaret Moynihan at 027 354 6662 or leave message at 541 8323, or email to: marganddinny@gmail.com

HYDROSLIDE.......
Next Saturday the 11th all the youth of the Parish are invited to meet at the Tahunanui Hydroslide at 1:00pm. We are also looking for any adults who would like to provide transport. If you have any queries call Hayden on (03) 5418339 or 0220663264, or email him at haydenpowick@hotmail.com.

PARISH PROCEDURES AND CUSTOMS.......
At the beginning of each year, as space allows, we publish the present procedures and customs of our parish. These are also permanently published on our parish web-site. Funerals: The church has special prayers that are prayed when someone is very ill or who has died—Fr David is usually available, so please contact. A Requiem Mass is the usual option for Catholics, although a funeral service can be held if more appropriate in the circumstances. Fr David as the pastor of our parish is the usual celebrant, and other priests are very welcome to assist him. Our diocesan and parish policy is to have just one eulogy at Requiem masses. A vigil the night before a funeral is an opportunity for more extensive tributes. Our parish centre is available for refreshments after a Requiem Mass or Funeral service and our parish St Vincent de Paul society may be able to assist with serving cups of tea etc. Usually the family provide any food they wish served. Parish cemeteries: Parishioners are welcome to reserve a plot at Waimea West or Wakefield for themselves and/or loved ones. Cost is presently $250 payable to our parish after consultation with Fr David. Then you go to see Waimea– Richmond funeral directors who are our agents in recording plots.

BOOKS FOR LENT.......
I have a selection on approval from Pleroma. I am away until Thursday 23rd February so I have put books in Vestry at back of Richmond Church. Please look if you are interested but do not take books yet. “Return to the Lord - Praying and Living Lent” is $7.20 and is suitable for personal or group use. Queries Karen Moynagh 544 0551 or moynagh@ts.co.nz.

REST IN PEACE.......
Masses have been or will be offered for Beryl Swafford, Owen Dunn, Alan Lynch, Catherine Kiely, Elinor O’Connor and Nicholas Moulder whose anniversaries occur. May they, and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen.

PARISH GIFTING - LOAVES & FISHES—Thank you
Sunday 29 January 2012: $1,205
Direct banking December 2011: $3,214
Direct banking January 2012: $3,897
Bishop's Christmas Appeal: $275

To join our parish support programme please fill in the clipboard always available In the foyer. Envelopes or Direct Banking Options.

Psalm Response
Praise the Lord who heals the broken-hearted.

Scripture readings this week

Roster

11 - 12 February

Prayers of the faithful

Reader:
We pray for the Church, that the language of our prayers becomes the language of our hearts
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LET US PRAY TO THE LORD

Reader:
We pray for families with young children, that they stand together and come safely through every danger that confronts them.
.......Pause for silent prayer
LET US PRAY TO THE LORD

Reader:
We pray for all nations, that they may come to know God’s liberating love.
.......Pause for silent prayer
LET US PRAY TO THE LORD

Reader:
We pray for the sick, especially those who suffer from mental illness, that they may be restored in spirit and know peace.
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LET US PRAY TO THE LORD

Reader:
We pray for all Christian communities, that they always be open to the liberating message of the gospel.
.......Pause for silent prayer
LET US PRAY TO THE LORD

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