GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC PARISH - 27 Telford Avenue, Balmoral, Auckland 1041
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GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC PARISH
27 Telford Avenue, Balmoral, Auckland 1041
09 620-9515 office@balmoralcatholic.org [NB no “.nz”]
www.balmoralcatholic.org.nz Good Shepherd Balmoral
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER ~ 15 MAY 2022
Kia ora koutou katoa The Gospel today begins with
and a special welcome to “When he (Judas) had left…”
the young people who are preparing for Against betrayal is contrasted Jesus’
the Sacrament of Confirmation. glorification; against betrayal is compared
the intimate relationship of Jesus with God;
The Easter season scriptures tell us of new against betrayal is the command to do
times and invite us to newness and a the opposite ~ to love.
renewed way of living. The Gospels are alive
with Jesus walking, eating, teaching, Jesus teaches the new commandment – to
chatting and challenging us. Today’s Gospel love one another. Jesus loves his own and his
has us return to the Last Supper. love for the disciples is the basis of their love
At the table Jesus gives us a model for living, for one another. Even though to love God
and he teaches and challenges us. and neighbour is not a new commandment,
Jesus says ~
After he washes the disciples’ feet, and “I give you a new commandment.”
giving an example of exemplary service, Jesus It is a new commandment because Jesus is
prepares them for his own death and the new covenant. From now on, his love
departure. He will be with the disciples only and our love in Him open up eternal life for
a little while longer and that where He goes us. We are in a new relationship with God
they cannot come…. yet. He tells them He is and we are living in a new time.
giving them a new commandment to love one Our challenge is to make the
another and that it is by this love that they “new commandment of love” speak loudly of
will be known as His disciples. Jesus’ empowering, transforming presence in
John’s Gospel is our lives. To dare to love as he loves... even
loaded with layers of meanings though we may have every reason not to
and no less so in this short passage. love…….. A new commandment I give unto to
We note that Jesus speaks these words just you…. love one another as I have loved you!
after Judas has gone out to betray him. Blessings, Bernard
Please keep those preparing for the Adoration Prayer for Vocations
sacraments of Confirmation and First Friday of the month - adoration and
First Eucharist in prayer. benediction at the Cathedral of St Patrick’s and
Each year as a parish we make this journey St Joseph, 43 Wyndham Street, 7pm-8.00pm.
together, renewing our lives by reflecting on
the life of the Spirit as we journey to the Unwritten; Young Adults Evening
feast of Pentecost. The young people are Join us for Unwritten, an incredible evening for
preparing to be ‘Sealed with the gift of the young adults! Taking place on Saturday 21 May,
6:00pm-9:00pm, Unwritten will be a night of
Holy Spirit’. We consider the Gifts and
keynote speakers, praise and worship, adoration,
fruits of the Holy Spirit as we pray for these
reconciliation, and prayer. Spaces are limited, so
children …. and importantly for ourselves.
grab your FREE tickets today! https://
Let us pray ~
www.eventbrite.com/e/unwritten-tickets-
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and kindle in us the fire of your love.
Send forth your spirit and we shall be recreated and
Liturgy and Ministry Coordinator
you shall renew the face of the earth!”
The Diocese is seeking a Liturgy and Ministry
The sacrament of Confirmation will be Coordinator to ensure that Diocese’s
celebrated on Sunday 29th May commitment to the vision and spirit of
5pm Mass – Ascension Sunday Vatican II is upheld.
Pastoral Worker to the
GIFT… Grow In Faith Together Auckland Deaf Community
A ministry for adults with an intellectual The Diocese is seeking a Pastoral Worker to the
disability . GIFT is celebrating Mass on Auckland Catholic Deaf Community for
Pentecost Sunday July 5 at 4pm here in the 32 hours per week.
Church. All welcome.
Please visit our website
Mass of the Neophytes www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz –
This mass of welcome to new Catholics is a time Diocesan Services – Staff Vacancies for the full
for all those who were baptised or received into position descriptions of these roles
the Church to gather at St Patrick’s Cathedral for and how to apply.
the bishop to welcome them.
Sunday 29 May at 4.30pm. Life under COVID ORANGE setting
All neophytes, their families and RCIA team We are still being cautious and ask people to
members are invited to join this wear masks while inside the church.
special occasion. While we have begun some singing at Mass you
RSVP numbers attending by Wednesday 18 May. may notice we are not up to full singing
info@stpatricks.org.nz capacity just yet and continue to say parts of the
Mass. Its been wonderful seeing the church full
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity for 2022 again in recent Easter days. For those a little
runs from 30 May – 5 June. Please join with us apprehensive about crowds please note that the
to celebrate together at this year’s Ecumenical 6pm Vigil is smaller in terms of numbers.
Prayer Service on Sunday 12th June 2022, A reminder if you are feeling unwell,
6:30PM |15 Culperry Road |Glendene | please stay at home!
Host: St Peter’s Syrian Orthodox Church.
Refreshments after service. Foodbank Donations
Email pastoraloffice@cda.org.nz Many thanks for your ongoing donations
for further details. to the Foodbank.
Today’s Readings
FIRST READING • (Acts 14:21b-27). The disciples gathered together to pray,
To receive encouragement in the midst of difficulties, and to hear how God
was at work in their own lives and their own times.
SECOND READING • (Revelations 21:1-5a). Amid all the pressures and difficulties of
life, the word of God in this Easter season prepares us for the time when
there will be no more tears, no more death.
GOSPEL • (John 13:31-33a, 34-35). The glory of God shone out in Jesus when
he gave up his life for us, and rose from the dead. He invites us to experience
the joy of loving others as he has loved us.
Next Sunday: Acts 15:1-2,22-29 Psalm 67 Apocalypse 21:10-14,22-23 John 14:23-29
Readings for the Week
MON Acts 14:5-18 Psalm 115 John 14:21-26
TUES Acts 14:19-28 Psalm 145 John 14:27-31
WED Acts 15:1-6 Psalm 122 John 15:1-8
THU Acts 15:7-21 Psalm 96 John 15:9-11
FRI Acts 15:22-31 Psalm 57 John 15:12-17
SAT Acts 16:1-10 Psalm 100 John 15:18-21
Marriage and Family Life invite you to explore Kids Korner & Parent Ponderings
life, faith and meaning through Kid Korner: www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/
Alpha for Couples download/kids-kormer/
starting in July. Expressions of interest Parent Ponderings:
marriageandfamily@cda.org.nz www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/downloads/parent
-ponderings/
Do you know someone who is blind or visually
impaired who would appreciate access to books Joshua meeting notice Date: Wed 25 May
on faith topics and inspiration? Perhaps you 7.30pm, Venue: St Josephs Centre, Takapuna
could put them in touch with the Xavier Society There will be a presentation on the topic:
for the Blind that provides braille and audio 'What will Heaven be Like?"
books free. See their website https:// A warm invitation to all men to come and find
xaviersocietyfortheblind.org/ or email out and meet Catholic men in a spirit
info@xaviersocietyfortheblind.org of friendship and fellowship.
We remember those who have died recently, and those whose
anniversaries occur In May ... Eternal rest grant to them…
Bridie Mortimer, Nadja Tollemache, Francis & Perpetual Rodrigues, Juvelin Añana, Seba Farry,
Kay Vlcek, Maggie Rego, Bonnie-Joy Shanahan, Des Sayegh, Ann McArdle, Coral Kiely, Anna Thorpe,
Francesca Goodwin, Joachim D'Souza, Vito Franco Donohoe, Sonya Vessey, James Doran,
Ferguson Corcoran, Bernard Kelly, George Galley, Kay McCrae, Iris Macedo, Alida Wilson,
Maraia Magnus, Henry Gedye, Vito Donohoe, Mary Malcolm, Henry Gedye, Mary Nord, Laura Pohl,
Irene Somerville, June Holmes, Mary Hepburn, Ursa Modrich, Elton Duthie, Jack Egan,
Merlyn Khairaz, Noelene Gubb, Sarah Condon, Ross Tuffs, Clement Bryer, Patrick Steadman,
Annie Stone, John Wilcox, Louisa Purdie, Herman Thomsen, Sydney Oliver, John McCabe,
Valerie Burns, Thomas Prendiville, Hanorah Ghent, William Morton, Terence McDonnell,
Robert Wright, Gerald McAuley, Paul Magee, Ailsa Johnson, Pauline Gardiner, Thomas Wright,
Michael O’Sullivan, Verna Claney, Mary Gapes, Andrew McGann, Kenneth Kruse, Florence Wolfgram,
Cecily Murphy, Doreen King, Henry NewtonThere are forms in the church porch if you Enrolment at
would like to join the Good Shepherd
planned giving programme using either School
envelopes or setting up an
automatic payment/direct credit. Please phone the school
office on 620 4962 for
Sunday Masses further information or download the
Saturday Vigil: 6pm forms from the school website
Sunday: 9.30am www.goodshepherd.school.nz.
(Filipino Community School visits welcome.
now based at St Benedict’s)
Weekday Liturgies
The first educators of faith are
Monday Liturgy of the Word 9am
parents/whānau.
Tuesday to Saturday https://www.faithjourney.co.nz/ is a
(including Public Holidays): wonderful depository of family-friendly
Mass: 9.30am material for the domestic Church. It comes from
Saturday the Bishops’ Conference National
Mass 9.30am Centre for Religious Studies.
New materials are continually
Wellness reminder—if you are sick being uploaded. Explore!
please stay home
YOUNG ADULTS
Outreach – for people 18-30s - For more
GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH
information contact Rochelle on 022 309 2022.
Parish Priest: Msgr Bernard Kiely
bjbkiely@gmail.com
Auckland Catholic Youth and Young
Secretary: Frances Macedo
Adult Ministry:
office@balmoralcatholic.org
Felicity | Rochelle | Joey
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Email: youthmin@cda.org.nz
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Contact Rochelle on 022 309 2022
10.30am to 2pm
09 629 6515 during office hours
CHURCH & HALL BOOKINGS
office@balmoralcatholic.org Parking at
Good Shepherd
GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH SCHOOL For health and safety reasons we need to
admin@goodshepherd.school.nz provide access for emergency vehicles to
Principal: Jane Hahn the School, Church, classrooms
principal@goodshepherd.school.nz and the Hall at all times.
FILIPINO CHAPLAINCY
Please park considerately
St Benedict’s Newton
when coming to Mass.
www.acfc-catholic.org.nz
info@acfc-catholic.org.nz
KEEP ACCESS WAYS FREE.
Chaplain: Fr Mario Dorado ofm No Double PARKING
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