“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
John 3:16
Mass/Celebration of the Word with Holy Communion in Beachlands is held at St Hilda's Church, 3 Wakelin Rd. Beachlands.
Our next Celebration of the Word with Holy Communion is on Saturday, January 25th at 4.30pm.
Our next Mass will be held on Saturday, February 1st at 4.30pm.
Mass at 4.30pm will be held on the Saturday corresponding to the first Sunday of the month.
On the other Saturdays of the month there will be Celebration of the Word with Holy Communion at 4.30pm.
Our next Celebration of the Word with Holy Communion is on Saturday, January 25th at 4.30pm.
Our next Mass will be held on Saturday, February 1st at 4.30pm.
Mass at 4.30pm will be held on the Saturday corresponding to the first Sunday of the month.
On the other Saturdays of the month there will be Celebration of the Word with Holy Communion at 4.30pm.
Beachlands Catholic Community: Holiday period liturgies at St Hilda'sChristmas Vigil Mass – Tuesday, December 24th at 5.30pm
Mass will be celebrated on Saturdays, January 4 and February 1st at 4.30pm. Celebration of the Word with Holy Communion will be held on all other Saturdays during December and January at 4.30pm. |
Pope's prayer intention - JanuaryParish Prayer Come Holy Spirit enter our hearts and our lives. Guide us as we journey forward in faith to meet the challenges of our times. Grant us the strength to respond faithfully to the call of the Gospel through the witness of our lives. Inspire within us the commitment to shape a better world. Lead us to form a community of faith here at Our Lady Star of the Sea, Beachlands, celebrating God’s presence among us and the saving act of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. Set alight in us the fire of Your love. This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen © Kevin Saunders 2000 |
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Caring Group to help our community
They'll know we are Christians by our love. And one way we can show our Christian love is to care for one another, especially in times of need or distress.
Several people have already volunteered their services to start the Group but we need more. We also need to know if there is anyone who needs help from the Caring Group. So, if you would like to be a volunteer who may be called upon from time to time please contact Glenis Clapham (ph: 09 536 6305) or Kathie McNabney (ph: 09 530 8130). If you need some help or know of someone from our community who needs help please let Glenis or Kathie know. Planned GivingHave you considered joining the parish planned giving programme? No more searching through your purse or wallet at collection time. You will be provided with a set of envelopes which need only be placed in the basket with your donation inside. And best of all at the end of each tax year you will receive a statement of your contributions so you can make a claim on your tax return.
Why not join up now. Contact the parish office or follow the link below for further information. Ph 5348710 |
How giving a little can mean a lot
‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ (Matthew 25:40) There are always people in need, sometimes long term, sometimes short term, sometimes in an emergency. The parish Food Bank, run by the Howick branch of the SVDP society, helps many families who find themselves in need of basic food items. Through supporting this we are putting into action the Church's principles of Social Justice: Human Dignity, Preferential Option for the Poor, the Common Good, Solidarity, Subsidiarity, Stewardship and Participation.
When you come to Mass at Beachlands try to bring one food item, a packet or can that can be added to the Food Bank, and place it in the basket on the table when you come in. Giving a little can mean such a lot. 
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