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A Visit to Kopua Monastery.
Parishioners, Adrian and Maria Anderson recently visited Southern Star Abbey, Kopua, near Dannevirke. They share their thoughts and photos of the Abbey.
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First Friday of the month Priest visits house bound parishioners and brings communion
Exposition and Rosary Thursdays at 9am
Communion to Sick and elderly in Karori rest homes Thursdays
Choir Practice Tuesdays at 7.30pm
Divine Mercy Adoration
Parishioners are being asked for their views on what directions our parish should consider in the light of new challenges: increasing costs to run the parish, earthquake strengthening and maintenance of the church building, and a shortage of priests. Currently the parish administration costs operate at a deficit which is being met out of reasonable cash reserves. Some options have been floated for parish discussion, including selling the presbytery and from the proceeds upgrade the church building to be a full parish centre, and carrying out all remedial work on the church building. It must be emphasised this project is at a discussion level and there has been no proper cost analysis done on upgrading the church, and building additions, nor on marketing the presbytery building and land. The Parish Councils wish to obtain the views of parishioners on the three options mooted, including any new ideas parishioners might have that could be considered. To that end a webpage with the slides and speech notes presented after Sunday Mass can be read by clicking here. And there is also a webpage that parishioners can indicate their preference on the options proposed so far, and a webform where they can present their alternative views or notes in addition to the options. Please click here. The webforms go direct to the parish office and Fr. Seph. We will present feedback after about a month or so here on this website.
Many thanks to all those who attended the meeting on Sunday. It was great to have such a cross section of our community discussing the parish and its future. All the feedback and responses will be collated and available on the parish website. The Finance Committee has undertaken to provide monthly expense and income figures in Westlink so up to date information regarding the parish financial situation can be monitored. Over the January break I invite you to think about what it means to you to be part of St Teresa’s, Karori, and how you can contribute to the community. I will be looking to develop this vital work with you as we begin the New Year. Warmly, Fr Seph
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Xmas greeting from Archbishop John Dew
The Parish Office reopened on 16 January. Fr Seph will be away for all of January.
Fr Peter will be in residence if there are any urgent matters needing attention. Please note that weekday Mass is at 9am on Weds through to Saturdays. There will be no Mass on Mondays or Tuesdays. Exposition will also
resume in February.
Brian de Joux Laid to Rest
Well known parishioner Brian de Joux’s funeral was on January 24 at St Teresas. The eulogy was delivered by his son, Peter, and prayers of the faithful and offertory by his grandchildren.
Reflections restart in February. A weekly Mass reflection is available from the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference website. Please click here
Mass: Time and Place
Our Pastoral Area has a temporary change in Mass time and venue over the next two months. Please note the following:
Saturday, 28 January 2012
Saturday, 25 February
On each of these dates a 5.30pm Vigil Mass will be at St Thomas More Church, Wilton. This Mass will replace both the Cathedral Vigil Mass and the Wilton 9.30am Sunday Mass.
Outside the church just after Brian’s funeral Mass
