Newsletter for the 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time -- July 3-4, 2010
Parish Mission: To call all people to holiness in Jesus through His one, holy, catholic and apostolic church
Fr Michael’s comment:
I spoke about the Five Love Languages last week in my homily. Take the test! Go to 5lovelanguages.com
In Gary Chapman’s book, The Five Love Languages, he has noticed a pattern. Everyone has a love language — a primary way of expressing and interpreting love.
WORDS OF AFFIRMATION: Actions don’t always speak louder than words. If this is your
love language, unsolicited compliments means the word to you. Hearing the words, “I love you,” are important—hearing the reasons behind that love send your spirits skyward. Insults can leave you shattered and are not easily forgotten.
QUALITY TIME: In the vernacular of Quality Time, nothing says, “I love you,” like full,
undivided attention. Being there for this type of person is critical, but really being there—with the tv off, fork and knife down, and all chores and tasks on standby—makes your significant other feel truly special and loved. Distractions, postponed dates, or the failure to listen can be especially hurtful.
RECEIVING GIFTS: Don’t mistake this love language for materialism; the receiver of gifts
thrives on the love, thoughtfulness and effort behind the gift. If you speak this language, the
perfect gift or gesture shows that you are known, you are cared for, and you are prized above whatever was sacrificed to bring the gift to you. A missed birthday, anniversary, or a hasty, thoughtless gift would be disastrous—so would the absence of everyday gestures.
ACTS OF SERVICE: Can vacuuming the floors really be an expression of love? Absolutely!
Anything you do to ease the burden of responsibilities weighing on an ‘Acts of Service’ person will speak volumes. The words he or she most want to hear: “Let me do that for you.” Laziness, broken commitments and making more work for them tell speakers of this language their feelings don’t matter.
PHYSICAL TOUCH: This language isn’t all about the bedroom. A person whose primary
language is Physical Touch is, not surprisingly, very touchy. Hugs, pats on the back, holding
hands, and thoughtful touches on the arm, shoulder, or face—they can all be ways to show
excitement, concern, care and love. Physical presence and accessibility are crucial, while
neglect or abuse can be unforgiveable and destructive.
Which love language do you have??
Other parish notices
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturdays at 8.30am till 10am, i.e. before and after 9.00am Mass.
LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA: CD’s available in the foyer. $5.00 each.
PRAYER GROUP: Meets every Monday at 7pm for a cuppa. Meeting starts at 7.30pm. Deacon Henk.
ROSTERS for Saturday, 10 July 2010, 7pm
Co-ordinator: M Maguire
Greeters: T Uden & T Ririnui
Readers: R Crow & L Shepherd
Gifts: P Ruddell
EMCs: M Barran, K Callard, B Cotter
PowerPoint: J Alker
Altar Assistant: R & R Boyle, E Hayes
ROSTERS for Sunday, 11 July 2010 9am
YOUTH MASS
EMCs: D & C Kontze, A Munro, B Nair
CHILDREN’S LITURGY for 11 July: Eileen Hansen & Peter McCarthy
COUNTERS for 11 July: Hennessey & Bergin
CHURCH CLEANING for week starting 5 July: Diane Cochrane, Merrilyn Speechlay & Paula Ngatai
LAST WEEK’S COLLECTIONS: 1st Mass: $556. 2nd Mass: $1808.
DIVINE MERCY is held in the Church every Tuesday, 2.45 to 3.30pm. All welcome.
HOLY ROSARY is held in our Church every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday &
Saturday after Mass.
PRAYER CHAIN: If you have any requests for prayer, please phone Merrilyn Barran on
575-4148 and Pat Cleaver on 575-3215.
MAORI MASS: There is a Maori Mass celebrated at 10.30am on the first Sunday of every month at St Thomas More. Everyone is welcome.
READINGS FOR 10/11 July 2010, 15th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
1. Is 66:10-14
2. Gal 6:14-18
Gospel: Luke 10:1-12,17-20