WelCom September 2023
The Archdiocese of Wellington’s Ecology Justice and Peace Commission’s Integral Committee has created resources to support parishes celebrate the Season of Creation. Resources and events updates: wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/season-of-creation-2023/
The National Liturgy Office resources and links to liturgical elements for the World Day of Prayer for Creation, 1 September, and the Season of Creation: News and Events at nlo.org.nz
The Holy See and the Stockholm Environment Institute joint initiative: ‘A guide to caring for our living planet’: sei.org/publications/ourcommonhome
The official Season of Creation global website has resources and online events: SeasonofCreation.org
Become a member of the Integral Ecology Committee in your diocese
People with knowledge and expertise about the environment are invited to become members of the Integral Ecology Committee. In Wellington it’s part of the archdiocese Ecology Justice and Peace Commission. Activities include supporting parish formation on Laudato si’, responding to government climate-change proposals, organising Season of Creation events.
Contact Deirdre Meskill d.meskill@wn.catholic.org.nz
For the Diocese of Palmerston North contact Nick Wilson nwilson@pndiocese.org.nz
Season of Creation events
September
1: Global opening prayer service – join online prayer service in celebration of caring for creation: SeasonofCreation.org
2: Stations of the Cross for Care of Creation, St Thomas More Church, Wilton, 7pm, all welcome:
office@otariparish.co.nz
10: Kaitiaki at Ōtari, Ōtari Wilton Bush – 2pm, join Church communities on reflective walk, starting Cockayne Lawn, next to Ōtari School. Bring kai for afternoon tea: office@otariparish.co.nz
24: Ecumenical prayer walk – Te Awa Kairangi | Hutt River from Harcourt Park, Upper Hutt to Petone foreshore. Walk all or section of trail. All welcome. Pre-walk talk, 1pm–3pm, Sunday 10 September, Lower Hutt, guest speakers will talk about their work on river protection and restoration. Facebook: Te Awa Kairangi Prayer Walk (public group) or email Martin de Jong: kesyoung@gmail.com
30: Together – Gathering of the People of God – Taizé ecumenical prayer vigil in Rome in presence of Pope Francis and representatives of different Churches: together2023.net
October
1: Season of Creation Miha, Home of Compassion, 11am – all invited in bringing together kaupapa of ecology, justice and peace and Celebration Sunday for Suzanne Aubert Meri Hōhepa: wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/season-of-creation-2023/
4: St Francis Feast Day – inspiration and guide for protecting creation, and last day in Season of Creation. Global online event for faithful prepared by Season of Creation Ecumenical Youth Committee to celebrate month-long journey: SeasonofCreation.org and social media.
See “Let Justice and Peace Flow”
See World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation 2023: 1 September