Seasons of Creation |
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Major Christian churches throughout Europe decided to celebrate God’s
creation during the month of September.
The season is to both praise God for his creation and to encourage all people
to show their appreciation through actions that will heal the water, air, land
and vegetation.
St Joseph’s Church in Upper Hutt are hosting a Stations of Creation walk at
California Park in Upper Hutt. The stations will be reflections on the seven
days of creation. This will be held from 1pm to 3pm on September 20 2020.
Parking
People with a mobility card or a physical disability can park in the Totara
Park Play Centre car park whose entrance is between 130 and 132 California
Drive.
The largest parking area is at the bottom of Norbet Street and you will need to
walk across the pedestrian bridge into Totara Park and walk along Bridge
Road and into California Park.
There is parking on the street near the main entrance to the park next to
140 California Drive.
There is also another entrance into the park between 34 and 36 Larchmont
Grove and there is parking on the street there.
St Joseph’s church hope you will join us in the celebration of God’s creation.
For more information please ring
Judy Dixon 022 043 4703
Teresa Homan 0223127259
creation during the month of September.
The season is to both praise God for his creation and to encourage all people
to show their appreciation through actions that will heal the water, air, land
and vegetation.
St Joseph’s Church in Upper Hutt are hosting a Stations of Creation walk at
California Park in Upper Hutt. The stations will be reflections on the seven
days of creation. This will be held from 1pm to 3pm on September 20 2020.
Parking
People with a mobility card or a physical disability can park in the Totara
Park Play Centre car park whose entrance is between 130 and 132 California
Drive.
The largest parking area is at the bottom of Norbet Street and you will need to
walk across the pedestrian bridge into Totara Park and walk along Bridge
Road and into California Park.
There is parking on the street near the main entrance to the park next to
140 California Drive.
There is also another entrance into the park between 34 and 36 Larchmont
Grove and there is parking on the street there.
St Joseph’s church hope you will join us in the celebration of God’s creation.
For more information please ring
Judy Dixon 022 043 4703
Teresa Homan 0223127259
Collection Request
With Auckland being at Alert Lever 3 it is impacting families causing loss of income due to working restrictions. It also has an impact on them as there is more need for health care, especially COVID testing which is difficult to access because of lack of finances to travel to testing places. This is currently being experienced mostly in Pacifica communities.
You are invited to consider making a one off donation to a fundraising drive by St Joseph’s parish. The money raised will be sent to an Otara Catholic Parish known to Father Maleko. The funds will be distributed to families in need of assistance, perhaps for petrol vouchers. If you can contribute to this please leave money in an envelope with the parish office during the week or alternatively make a bank transfer to the parish bank account. The account number can be found in the bulletin. Please put Covid19 Donation as the reference when making a bank transfer. The collection will take place over the next fortnight.
You are invited to consider making a one off donation to a fundraising drive by St Joseph’s parish. The money raised will be sent to an Otara Catholic Parish known to Father Maleko. The funds will be distributed to families in need of assistance, perhaps for petrol vouchers. If you can contribute to this please leave money in an envelope with the parish office during the week or alternatively make a bank transfer to the parish bank account. The account number can be found in the bulletin. Please put Covid19 Donation as the reference when making a bank transfer. The collection will take place over the next fortnight.
Latest directive from the Cardinal - 17 August 2020
From Wednesday 19th of August (tomorrow) all weekday masses including Saturday morning mass will resume. The sacrament of Reconciliation can be provided as well as taking Communion
to the sick.
There will be NO Sunday masses or Baptisms until we are at Alert Level 1
The following must be adhered to:
If it is needed for us as a parish to implement ways in which to manage numbers attending masses this will be communicated to you.
to the sick.
There will be NO Sunday masses or Baptisms until we are at Alert Level 1
The following must be adhered to:
- Keep the social distance of two metres in each direction and if needed the number of people present must be restricted to allow this to happen. No more than 100 people are able to be present.
- You MUST sign in when entering the church either by using the NZ Covid Tracer app
or manually signing in on the sign in sheets provided. - Hand sanitiser will be available to use.
- Communion is to be the Body of Christ only and it is only to be received on the hand.
- There is to be NO sign of peace and NO holy water.
- Strongly encourage the use of masks and sanitiser when taking communion the sick.
If it is needed for us as a parish to implement ways in which to manage numbers attending masses this will be communicated to you.
Update on Mass restrictions
The restrictions on holy water in fonts and communion from the chalice remain in place. People should not feel obliged to shake hands at the Sign of Peace but should acknowledge one another in ways they feel comfortable with. Parishioners who want to receive communion on the tongue are asked if they can please come at the end of the line for communion, then they can receive it on the tongue.
Parish Pastoral Council Election
So that parishioners can make informed decisions about who should be nominated and voted for in the election next month, here are the current members of the PPC.
Retiring: Peter Dawson (Chair); Teresa Homan; Hugh Steel.
Remaining: Ken Eades; Dana Andrews (Youth); Kiko Mataele (Tongan); Tina Afoa (Samoan); Pat Salandanan (Filipino).
Nomination forms are on the table in the foyer, and close on Sunday August 30, 2020 at 12pm.
Retiring: Peter Dawson (Chair); Teresa Homan; Hugh Steel.
Remaining: Ken Eades; Dana Andrews (Youth); Kiko Mataele (Tongan); Tina Afoa (Samoan); Pat Salandanan (Filipino).
Nomination forms are on the table in the foyer, and close on Sunday August 30, 2020 at 12pm.
Parish Database
If you are not receiving emails from the parish but have an email address, please let Barbara in the parish office know. You can be emailed the weekly bulletins and other important parish information. We would like to keep the parish database as current as possible. If you/your family are new to the parish, you/your family are not on the parish database or if your details need updating please fill in the ‘Parishioners household details form.’ This form is available electronically via the parish website or on the parish App, Infoodle. Alternatively email or call Barbara in the Parish office.
Live Streaming - 9am Mass online
The 9 am Mass will continue to be live-streamed on the Parish Facebook page. The mass will then be uploaded to YouTube as well. Please see links below for the Parish Facebook page and YouTube.
www.facebook.com/StJosephsParishUH
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQFNBOfGXBmuf75T3HAYlMQ
www.facebook.com/StJosephsParishUH
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQFNBOfGXBmuf75T3HAYlMQ
2020 Sacramental Program - POSTPONED
Unfortunately, because of delays and regulations caused by COVID 19, the Sacramental program that was scheduled for this year has been postponed until next year.