Our Mission
We live the mission with Jesus to spread His Good News
Contact Us
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
February 8th 5th Sunday Ordinary Time ![]()
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“SALT OF THE EARTH” ![]()
“LIGHT OF THE WORLD”![]()
The idiom “salt of the earth” means someone who is genuine, trustworthy, and of great worth or reliability. Think of that neighbor who always lends a helping hand or a friend who stands by you, rain or shine. They are “salt of the earth” ![]()
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The phrase "light of the world" symbolizes goodness, ![]()
truth, and God's presence, contrasting with darkness, ![]()
which represents sin and separation from God.![]()
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Jesus uses these metaphors of salt and light to describe the life of discipleship. We take salt and light for granted in our society, but these commodities were more precious in ancient cultures. Just as now, salt was used in Jesus’ time for flavouring, as a preservative, and as a healing agent. Similarly, with electricity today we are less conscious of the value and importance of light in our lives.![]()
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Today’s Gospel speaks well to the abiding power of the imagery that Jesus presented. Jesus’ call to be salt for the earth and light for the world powerfully states our mission as Church and as Christians.![]()
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Our commitment to social justice flows from the exhortation that Jesus gives us in today’s Gospel. When we feed the hungry, clothe the naked, console those who mourn, and so on, we show ourselves to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. ![]()
When we do these things with the community of faith, the Church, we are indeed acting as “a city set on a mountain” that cannot be hidden!![]()
It is as simple as that .![]()
How can you be “Salt of the Earth?”![]()
How can you be “light of the world?”![]()
Together how can we act as “a city on a mountain?”
LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS![]()
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION![]()
The following is a copy of an email posted out by the Parish Office.![]()
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Talofa everyone,![]()
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This year we will continue our recent tradition of the Lenten Stations of the Cross out in the church grounds. If it is raining we will move into the church.![]()
If your group is unable to participate this year, can you please let me know asap so that we can offer it to another parish group.![]()
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Filipino Community ![]()
Indian Community ![]()
Tongan Community![]()
Samoan Community ![]()
Fijian Community ![]()
Divine Mercy Community![]()
Please choose your Friday in Lent - First in, first served!:![]()
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Fr Tony
R.C.I.C GETS UNDER WAY WITH INITIAL MEETING (LAUNCH)![]()
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Very exciting ! there are some 90 children and young people inscribed to do the course and then receive First Reconciliation Confirmation and First Communion. There are 7 of those who will be baptized before hand .![]()
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The inscriptions for this course close today so if anyone wantS to register for this course must do today Other wise if you miss out then you can register for the second intake .The course begins on the 21st July .![]()
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Classes begin this weekend so if you missed the launch last night you must get in touch with the sacramental team (stannesacrament@gmail.com ) ASAP to ensure you don't miss out!" ![]()
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Thanks to the sacramental team for their commitment and too the Office team for all their work.![]()
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Fr Tony