20 August 2023
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday’s Readings
1st Reading – Isaiah 56.1, 6-7
2nd Reading – Romans 11.13-15,29-32
Gospel Reading – Matthew 15.21-28
Responsorial Psalm: “O God, let all the nations praise you!”
Memorial Acclamation – When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again.
We Pray For Our deceased
RIP: Gordon Edwards, Vernon Hughes, Ludwig Gerstgraser, Ivy Steward, Elizabeth (Buff) Greally and Jessica (Jessie) Barnett
Mass Intentions/Anniversaries
Cheryl and Megan Hunter, Mary Jefferies (A1/08), W.J. (Bill) Singleton (A2/08)
We pray for those in our community who need our prayers:
Maurice Takarangi, Sr Helena Fouhy, Tim, Emma Whitson, Dot Bowe, Mary Bennett, Betty Donaldson and Nikee Burmeister
SPECIAL COLLECTION – 27 AUGUST 2023
Māori Education Collection: A contribution to something that works well rightfully brings a sense of inner satisfaction to our hearts. Successful educational outcomes for young Māori are good for all New Zealanders. Your donation is an investment for a vibrant, working, diverse, faith-filled NZ. Thank you to the many people who support families struggling to pay school attendance dues. Often this includes grandparents or retired parishioners who do their bit to help. If you wish to contribute online, please use the following parish bank accounts. Please include the name & collection name e.g., Māori Ed
Cathedral of the Holy Spirit: 02-0630-0288037-01
Our Lady of Lourdes: 02-0630-0288037-18
St Mary’s Foxton: 02-0630-0288037-07
Invitation to the Ordination of our new Bishop
The Episcopal ordination and installation of Reverend John Lewis Adams at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit will be held on Saturday 30 September 2023 at 11am. The clergy, religious and lay faithful of the Catholic Diocese of Palmerston North welcome you with great joy to the Episcopal Ordination and Installation of Reverend John Lewis Adams as Bishop of the Diocese of Palmerston North. All members of our Catholic community and guests are welcome to attend this joyful occasion for our Diocese. Live stream will be made available for those unable to join in person.
School Enrolments and Preference Signing
Preference appointments for the Cathedral and Our Lady of Lourdes parishes, please emailpastoral@pncathedral.org.nz or pastoral.admin@pncathedral.org.nz and for St Mary’s Foxton/Shannon foxtoncoordinator@lourdesparish.nz.
Season of Creations
Friday September 1 marks the beginning of the month-long Season of Creation. The theme for 2023 is “Let Justice and Peace flow like a river,” inspired by the prophet Amos who cries out “But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!” (Amos 5: 24).
Praying the Sunday Gospel
Has resumed and is held every Friday in the Cathedral Lounge at 11.00 am. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Blokes Morning Tea
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 10.30 am. Please join us in the Cathedral Lounge this Tuesday 22 August. All welcome. Bring a friend.
Ladies Movie Afternoon
This has moved to every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 1.30 pm. Our next on movie afternoon is on 12 September.
Passionist Family Groups (PFG) – Aims and Goals
To live and love like the early Christians (see how they love one another
To share our Christian values
To give example to and involve our children in Christian sharing
To build and promote community in the parish
To support one another in times of need and celebration
Please read our newsletter notice: PFG Newsletter. Please see our Passionist Family Group Enrolment Form: Enrolment Form
St James School – 65th Jubilee
We invite all past and present students, staff, families, and supporters to celebrate on 10 September 2023 this wonderful occasion. Please register your interest at office@stjamescatholic.school.nz.
Voice for Life
“To educate and inform; to value and protect the gift of all human life”. Become a member – Voice for Life Palmerston North – https://www.facebook.com/VFLPalmy or email: vflpalmerstonnorth@gmail.com.
St Vincent de Paul (The Vinnies)
SVDP Conference Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 5.15 pm in the Cathedral lounge. For more information please phone Rose Semmens 021 153 4810. Next meeting Tuesday 8 August 5.15 pm Cathedral Lounge.
St Vinnies Op Shop
Shop hours are Tuesday- Friday 10 am – 4 pm & Sat 9 am – 3 pm.
Thank you for your generous donations of winter clothes but we no longer have a need and will not be accepting clothing donations for a short time. There is still a need for warm winter bedding. Thanking you, Rose.
Palmerston North Diocese 11yrs to 18 yr old Catholics
Senior Youth Group
If you are year 11 and up and interested in receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation please contact Tausilia McClutchie-Parish Youth Minister MOB:021 509 439 Email: tmcclutchie@pndiocese.org.nz.
For more information regarding Junior or Senior Youth Groups please contact Tausilia McClutchie 021 509 439 or tmcclutchie@pndiocese.org.nz
Palmy Young Catholics – please mark your diary and remember all 18-35 yr old are invited!
Sunday 20 August: at 7:15pm, Our Lady of Lourdes foyer – Session 2 of Oremus. Come ready for another profound guided video on building a life of Catholic prayer and open discussion.
Sunday 27 August: at 7:15pm, Our Lady of Lourdes foyer – join us for a get together and catch up with all those from World Youth Day! This will be a great opportunity for those who went to share their experiences from the trip and for those who didn’t go to ask some questions.
Catholic Theological College
CTC is offering a course on Catholic Social Teaching – for more information click here: TH504 Catholic Social Teaching.
Christian Meditation
If you are interested in learning about Christian Meditation or being part of a meditation group, we currently meditate at Te Rau Aroha: The Diocesan Centre (33 Amesbury St) on Monday evenings at 7 pm. Young and old, all are welcome. If you need more information, please contact Sean Ryan on 027 449-6506 or sdr4412@gmail.com
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For Sale Magazines in CHS and OLOL
NZ Catholic – $4.00, Tui Motu – $7.00.
These can be found in the gathering area in CHS and OLOL (by the TV). Please place your money in the slot provided. Thank you.
