9 June 2024
10th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday’s Readings
1st Reading – Genesis 3.8-15
2nd Reading – 2 Corinthians 4.13-5.1
Gospel Reading – Mark 3.20-35
Responsorial Psalm – “With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption.”
Eucharistic Acclamation –“Save us, Savior of the world, for by your Cross and Resurection you have set us free.”
We Pray For Our recently departed, RIP: Ron O’Leary (22/5), June MacMillan (17/5), Kathryn Fraser (9/5), Br Kieran Fenn (fms, Akld) and Donald (Sooty) McKecknie (26/5)
Mass Intentions/Anniversaries:
Daniel Butler (A 6/6), Jane Obben (4/6), James Obben (25/5), Darwin Nelson (25/5), John Meyer (19/05), Adim Odogwu (13/05), Peter Conlon (8/5), Gary Jordan (18/4), Beverley Toomey (1/4), Leonard Toomey (19/3) and Karen Wendy Quin (7/3)
We Pray For those in our community who need our prayers:
His Excellency Archbishop Novatus Rugambwa, Belinda Blackler, Ann Toomey, Peter Waldron, Patricia Lowe, Maurice McDonald, Mikulas Oros, Rod and Mary Bennett, Betty Donaldson, Sr Helena Fouhy, Dianne Jordan, Sonya Jordan, Angela Marlow, Michael and Mary O’Connor, Maurice Takarangi, Gye Beehre, Peter Angland and May Young
~A note from May Young: “Thank you for all the prayers and blessings that you have given me during all the months that I have been unwell. Please continue to pray for me. God bless you all. May”
WHAT’S ON
Blokes Morning Tea – Tuesday, 11 June at 10am, the Manawatu Golf Club. All welcome.
Ladies Movie Afternoon – Tuesday, 11 June at 1.30pm in the Cathedral Lounge. The movie is “Ping Pong” – 8 players with 703 years between them compete in the World Over-80s Table Tennis Championships.
Palmerston North Young Adult Ministry – During the term(s), Mass at Massey is happening on Wednesdays at 12:05, the Centre (opposite the bus stop). All Welcome.
Wednesday Evening Rosary – Wednesday evenings at 5pm, you are invited to pray the Rosary. For further information, contact Ian Sutherland 06- 356-7555.
Shining Stars (Pre-School Music Group) – Thursday mornings (during school terms) starting at 9:30am in the Cathedral Lounge. Come along for music fun, followed by morning tea and play.
Praying the Sunday Gospel is held every Friday in the Parish Office Meeting Room at 11.00 am. This is a time for quiet contemplation and reflection on the Gospel.
Please NOTE: Due to changing pastoral needs and requests there will be a ‘Workers’ Mass at 5.30pm on Tuesdays at the Cathedral. We will trial this scheduled Mass for the next 4 – 6 weeks, to see if it meets the needs of our community and is attended. During this trial time, there will be NO Tuesday 10am Mass at OLOL.
NEWS & INFORMATION
WINGS – Curious about your faith? Want to know more? Yearn to deepen that connection with Jesus and connect with others at the same time? Look out for SOARING WITH FAITH coming to the parish soon with the “wings” to get you there.
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SAVE THE DATE – 21 – 23 March 2025 – The Cathedral of the Holy Spirit Parish is celebrating 100 years since the opening of St Patrick’s Church.
Exclusive screening of Cabrini! Palmy Young Catholics is hosting an exclusive screening at Event Cinemas on Wednesday 3 July at 7:00pm. Proceeds will help us provide hospitality, accomodation and speakers for our young adults at our upcoming retreat. Tickets are $20 each, including a FREE mini popcorn! Tickets can be purchased in person using cash or EFTPOS at the Cathedral from Sunday, 2 June onwards. Purchase via online banking anytime at: https://forms.gle/2wYbuLXeJotdCMJB8. Only 82 tickets available, so don’t miss out!
Anniversary of Fatima Apparitions – May to October. The next recitation of the Rosary, in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel at the Cathedral at 3pm is on Thursday, 13 June and on the 13th of each month through to October. These are the anniversary dates of the apparitions of The Virgin Mary at Fatima in 1917. All welcome. For further information contact Ian Sutherland, phone 0273567444.
Joshua Catholic Men’s Fellowship – next meeting Tuesday, 18 June at 7pm in St Mary’s Church foyer, Palmerston North. Prayer, praise and reflection on the Sunday Gospel. Speaker is Terry Wilson – “Experience / Journey on the Camino Trail.” Light supper to finish. For additional info contact John Hammond: 027 688 7750
Palmy Young Catholics Retreat | 12 – 13 July
A retreat for all Catholic Young Adults aged 18-35 yrs. The theme is “Behold, I am with you ALWAYS” from Matthew 28:20. This verse reminds us of the living presence of Christ which can support and sustain us as young Catholics in today’s world. We are all called to be disciples of Christ, but to do so we ourselves must first have a relationship with God. In this retreat, we aim to celebrate our Catholic faith and provide a chance to deepen in faith, fellowship, and grow closer to the Lord. More details to be released closer to the date – in the meantime, keep an eye on our Facebook event page https://www.facebook.com/share/iDMJspaynoEsuYXm/ or email Finbarr Reynolds at pycmanagementteam@gmail.com to register.
St Peter’s College 50th Jubilee – St Peter’s College in Palmerston North is celebrating their 50th Jubilee on Labour Weekend. More information and registrations at https://www.stpeterspn.school.nz/50-jubilee.
Towards the Jubilee | Year of Prayer 2024
In preparation for the 2025 Jubilee, Pope Francis has declared 2024 as a Year of Prayer. The focus of this year is “rediscovering the great value and absolute need for prayer, prayer in personal life, in the life of the Church, prayer in the world.” Find the resource page at https://tumanako.pndiocese.org.nz/2024/05/towards-the-jubilee-year-of-prayer-2024/
St Vinnie’s Op Shop: Thank you for the extra food donations last Sunday. We are currently particularly low on canned fruit and vegetables. Children and adults’ winter clothing as well as books would be very welcome. Thank you for your donations received at our shop.
VACANCY: Parish Cleaner – If you are interested in a cleaning position for two hours per week, please contact the office via email: office@pncathedral.org.nz
For Sale – Items available to purchase are located in the Cathedral foyer and/or OLOL foyer (by the TV). Please place your money in the slot provided. Thank you.
NZ Catholic In print for the last time! Price $4 (unchanged for 8 years). As with everything, NZ Catholic will be going digital and this edition is the final hardcopy that will be produced. Some headlines for this issue: Preparations for Holy Year 2025, New norms to discern alleged supernatural phenomena, Pope speaks about women deacons and World media said to threaten religious freedom.
Tui Motu – $7.00