Our Mission
We live the mission with Jesus to spread His Good News
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Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday 9am - 3pm
Ph: (09) 266 5826
Email: frontdesk.stannes@gmail.com
Location
126 Russell Road, Manurewa 2102
Auckland, NZ
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St Anne's Catholic Church Manurewa
Young, vibrant, multi-cultural Catholic Parish located in the heart of Manurewa. Follow us on Instagram too @stannesparishmanurewa
GAUDATE SUNDAY![]()
THE JOYFUL NEWS IS TO BE CLOSER TO THOSE WHO SUFFER ![]()
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Gaudete Sunday(Rejoice) in Advent, like Laetare Sunday (Rejoice) in Lent , both in pink vestments (love after hate, joy after sorrow, and fullness after hunger) Both days are like a day off in the two strict penitential seasons. Advent used to start in early November and penitential practice was far more rigorous, unlike today when some people don’t even start to practise it because they are so busy.![]()
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But the readings and Gospel give us reason for joy ![]()
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Imprisoned in the fortress of Machaerus, John the Baptist longs for the arrival of God's terrible judgment that will root out the sin of the people. He is a pretty tough old testament rooster .He asks Jesus![]()
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“Are you the one who is to come?![]()
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Is Jesus is going to powerfully and violently bring the people into order? Or will someone else be coming later on?![]()
Jesus simply says :![]()
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Tell John “what you are seeing and hearing.” ![]()
What do the people see?![]()
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They see Jesus healing and liberating, not judging or condemning, devoted to those who suffer, freeing them from what prevents them from living a healthy, dignified, and joyful life. ![]()
That’s the sort of messiah he is . ![]()
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What do the people hear?![]()
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They hear a message of hope , the good news of God to the poor, addressed to impoverished peasants, victims of all kinds of abuse and injustice. ![]()
That’s the sort of messiah He is ![]()
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Now us?![]()
If someone asks if we are followers of the Messiah what works can we show ? ![]()
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First, we must be a healing community: a little closer to those who suffer, attentive to the sick who are alone and neglected, welcoming to those who need to be heard and comforted, present in people's misfortunes.![]()
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Second, our backs not be turned on the poor: rather, learning their problems, attending their needs, defending their rights, not leaving them helpless. The poor are the first ones who must hear and feel the Good News of God.![]()
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Our community not only is a place of Eucharistic liturgies and of adoration , but a source of healthier life, a place of welcome, and a home for those who need one .![]()
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This requires repentance for our failures and metanoia a change of heart within ourselves and our families and communities .![]()
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“Go and tell John what you hear and see:![]()
the blind regain their sight,![]()
the lame walk,![]()
lepers are cleansed,![]()
the deaf hear,![]()
the dead are raised,![]()
and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them.”
MONTE CECILA TRUST TOY AND CANDY MOUNTAIN FOR CHRISTMAS 2025![]()
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This weekend will be the big push before all will be collected next week. Later though we will still receive.
KING DAVID FILM FROM THE 18TH DECEMBER. ![]()
TWO ENTRIES FOR THE PRICE OF ONE![]()
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FR TONY HAS THE TICKETS. REQUEST IF YOU ARE SERIOUSLY GOING TO GO SEE THE FILM
Today we celebrate Saint Nicholas day:![]()
Served as the Bishop of Myra, a city in what is now Turkey. He is one of the most popular saints in the Catholic Church and known as the patron saint of children, bakers, sailors, and travellers.![]()
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Saint Nicholas is the inspiration behind many Christmas traditions. His kindness, especially to children, led to the idea of gift-giving at Christmas. Stories of him secretly giving gifts spread across Europe over the centuries. People began to celebrate his feast day, December 6, by giving small gifts, especially to children.![]()
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