WELCOME TO OUR LITURGY: An extended family was at the estuary. The tide was high around an old concrete plinth. Young people swam out to the plinth, climbed to the top and then leapt out in faith in the water below. This family opened its heart and soul and body and fully participated in the moment. Perhaps we can all practice opening our hearts to joy; to delight; to pause; to mystery; to mindfulness; to gratitude; to leaps of faith; to the present moment; to the gift of life.

First Reading:
Acts 9: 26-31

26 And when he had come to Jerusalem he attempted to join the disciples; and they were all afraid of him, for they did not believe that he was a disciple.
27 But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared to them how on the road he had seen the Lord, who spoke to him, and how at Damascus he had preached boldly in the name of Jesus.
28 So he went in and out among them at Jerusalem,
29 preaching boldly in the name of the Lord. And he spoke and disputed against the Hellenists; but they were seeking to kill him.
30 And when the brethren knew it, they brought him down to Caesare’a, and sent him off to Tarsus.
31 So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Sama’ria had peace and was built up; and walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit it was multiplied.

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READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK: For those who wish to view the readings for next week before coming to Mass.

Acts 10: 25-26,34-35, 44-48.
1 John 4: 7-10
John 15: 9-17.

CUP OF TEA:
will be served after Mass today by the Raisin Family Group.

WANTED TO RENT:
2 bedroom place. Own a small miniature dog. Phone Maree
758 3576

CONFIRMATION 2012:
If you are Year 11 and above and wish to be confirmed, the programme will be starting tonight with Mass at 5.30pm and finishing in St Joseph’s Hall at 8.30pm. Enrolment forms are in the foyer of the church. Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation will be Sunday 24 June at 10.30am Mass at St Joseph’s.

LINK YOUTH GROUP:
Most Saturdays in the church hall at St Joseph’s from 6.30 to 8.30pm for years 9 and up. A gold coin donation to help with food. Any further information contact, Kieran or Fiona Dolan 7533517 or email kdolan@xtra.co.nz See the Link Youth Group facebook page for weekly updates on what is coming up.

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE:
General meeting: on Thurs 17 May in the supper room at St Joseph’s after 12.05 Mass. Bring your lunch. Registration for National Conference, 11-14 July in New Plymouth closes on the 15th May.
National Council Of Women AGM: Thurs 15th May at 1pm at Hatherley Hall, upstairs lounge at St Mary’s Cathedral. Finger food lunch. $5 raffle. The speaker is Barbara Arnold NCWNZ Vice President.

KIDS CAN:
Knit World shops in NZ are supporting this worthy charitable organisation by asking people to knit beanies for the children. CWLNZ is also supporting this organisation and ask parishioners if they would join them in knitting beanies. Patterns are available today in the foyer or contact Pat ‘ 753-4593. Knit World would like to have 10,000 beanies by the end of May!!!

ANGER MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPS:
Andrew is a Christian Counsellor presently conducting anger management workshops for individuals via telephone or Skype. Face to face is dependent upon your region. Contact Andrew Newbury OFS ph 03 478 1085 or 021 173 2362 or email: rightrelationships1@gmail.com
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WELCOME TO OUR LITURGY: Greater Love Has No One
The Father lavishes love on us by calling us his very own children. Truly, this is how God sees me! And as if to prove that we are God’s beloved, Jesus share with us that “No one takes my life from me—I lay it down of my own free will.” Unlike a hireling who runs away when danger comes, Jesus chose to stay and lay down his life for his sheep—you and me.

First Reading:
Acts 4: 8 – 12

8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders,
9 if we are being examined today concerning a good deed done to a cripple, by what means this man has been healed,
10 be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by him this man is standing before you well.
11 This is the stone which was rejected by you builders, but which has become the head of the corner.
12 And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”

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READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK: For those who wish to view the readings for next week before coming to Mass.

Acts 9: 26-31.
1 John 3: 18-24
John 15: 1-8.

ROSTERS: for May are now available. Please check to see if there is one for your family. Thank you.

CUP OF TEA: will be served after Mass next Sunday by the Raisin Family Group.

TAX RECEIPTS: are available today in the church porch.

WANTED TO RENT: 2 bedroom place. Own a small miniature dog. Phone Maree
758 3576

CONFIRMATION 2012: If you are Year 11 and above and wish to be confirmed, the programme will be starting May 6th with Mass at 5.30pm and finishing in St Joseph’s Hall at 8.30pm. Enrolment forms are in the foyer of the church. Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation will be Sunday 24 June at 10.30am Mass at St Joseph’s.

LINK YOUTH GROUP: Saturday 5th of May in the church hall 6.30 to 8.30pm for years 9 and up. This Saturday join us for a barbecue and soccer. Also Roger Gilbride is hoping to give a quick presentation about their work in Africa. A gold coin donation to help with food. Any further information contact, Kieran or Fiona Dolan 7533517 or email kdolan@xtra.co.nz See the Link Youth Group facebook page for weekly updates on what is coming up.

THANKS FROM REX BEGLEY: My very sincere thanks for the power of your prayer.  The good news from the surgeon is that I do not require further treatment. Deo gratias! God bless you all.  Rex Begley.

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE: committee meeting at 4pm on Thursday 3 May in the Cath Donohue Room.

KIDS CAN: Knit World shops in NZ are supporting this worthy charitable organisation by asking people to knit beanies for the children. CWLNZ is also supporting this organisation and ask parishioners if they would join them in knitting beanies. Patterns are available today in the foyer or contact Pat ‘ 753-4593. Knit World would like to have 10,000 beanies by the end of May!!!

ANGER MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPS: Andrew is a Christian Counsellor presently conducting anger management workshops for individuals via telephone or Skype. Face to face is dependent upon your region. Contact Andrew Newbury OFS ph 03 478 1085 or 021 173 2362 or email: rightrelationships1@gmail.com
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