13 October 2024
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday’s Readings
1st Reading –Wisdom 7.7-11
2nd Reading –Hebrews 4.12-13
Gospel Reading – Mark 10.17-30
Responsorial Psalm – “Fill us with your love, O Lord and we will sing for joy!”
Eucharistic Acclamation –“When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again.”
We Pray For Our recently departed, RIP:
Terence Brosnahan (6/10, Taupo), Sister Mary Emmanuel (Eileen Frances Brosnahan), Timothy Hood (4/10, Adelaide), Louraine Nilsson, Josefina Serrano (Philippines), Sister Kathleen Fitzsimmons RSM (CHCH), Janice Mary Dowd (10/9), Bernadette Mary Humphrey (18/9), Maureen Murphy (1/9), Brendan Kavanagh (Hawera), Lynne Keogh (6/9), Vincent (Vinnie) William Carroll (1/9), Bishop Denis Browne (1/9)
Mass Intentions/Anniversaries:
Alfredo Abayon Sr. (13/10, Philippines), Rosie Frost (26/9), Bert Frost (5/10), Shona Gilligan (11/9), Siemyin Rattanachatree, Raymond Paul Walduogel (31/10)
We Pray For those in our community who need our prayers:
Belinda Blackler, Nicky Burmeister, Martin Wall, Ann Toomey, Peter Waldron, Patricia Lowe, Janet Anderson, 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, Chloe Young and May Young.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be hospitality this Sunday in the Cathedral Lounge.
WHAT’S ON
World Mission Sunday – In October Catholics unite worldwide in prayer, solidarity and support for the Church’s missionary effort. A collection will be taken up at the Sunday Masses over the coming weeks for the Pontifical Mission Societies to support Pope Francis’ missionary endeavours. “Go and invite everyone to the banquet”.
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.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament of the Cathedral is on Monday-Friday, 7.30am to 9am and Friday, 6pm to 7pm.
Our Lady of Lourdes Mass Time Vigil is 5.30 pm Sunday, 9.30 am Wednesday-Friday, 10am Friday Rosary, 9.30 am Reconciliation after Mass & Exposition.
Cathedral of Holy Spirit Mass Time is Sunday 7.30 am, 9.30 am and 6pm. Tuesday – Friday, 12.05 pm, Tuesday 5.30 pm and Saturday 9 am.
Possessed
(Mark 10: 17 – 30)
Looking at his disciples, Jesus said, “Do you have any idea how difficult it is for people who ‘have it all’ to enter God’s kingdom?” The disciples couldn’t believe what they were hearing, but Jesus kept on: “You can’t imagine how difficult. I’d say it’s easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye than for the rich to get into God’s kingdom.” (Mark 10: 23 – 25)
The lie about all of our stuff is this: We possess it. In fact, our possessions own us more powerfully than we can ever hope to claim them. Make a mental list of what you think you’ve got: home, car, lawn, furniture, bank accounts, education, title, position, relationships, and responsibilities. Whatever we have, it also has us. And what it costs us to maintain all of our stuff goes much deeper than our wallets. It takes time and life and effort and will to keep all the stuff of our lives in place.
Even the poorest person on the planet possesses something; the goal isn’t to renounce all resources because we can’t. We’d still be in possession of our lives. The spiritual goal is to surrender what we possess, so that it can’t make us less free. If we surrender our resources to God’s purposes, then no one can take anything from us. We become liberated when our worldly wealth is at the disposal of God’s will. Those who walk off with heavy hearts are dragging their possessions with them.
Which of your possessions is the most burdensome for you?
PRAY
We celebrate your love and presence, O God. May we trust that love and respond to your presence when your call cuts against our expectations or plans. Open us, then, to your compassion that seeks not what is easy for us, but what is best. Amen.
Ponder
Tread lightly in your relationships. Make fewer demands, give without expecting a return. Free them, and yourself, from the burden of expectations. “No chance at all if you think you can pull it off by yourself. Every chance in the world if you let God do it.”
KID’S CORNER
Fill us at daybreak with your kindness, that we may shout for joy and gladness all our days. (Psalm 90: 14)
Each morning when you get up, you have an important choice to make: What will you think about? You could think about someone who made you angry yesterday or about something unpleasant that you’ve got to do today. On the other hand, you could think about some of the good stuff you’re going to enjoy. You can think about the friends you’re going to see. You can think about God who loves you and who will be with you all day long. Starting your day with happy thoughts is a lot more fun. It will bring more joy into your entire day!
God living among us, thank you for the good things each day brings. Amen.
Celebration of the Cathedral – 100 years! Thank you to those who have signed up to help with the celebrations. If you would like to help as a volunteer during the Jubilee celebrations, please put your name down on the boards are in the foyer for you to complete.
Sponsorship: Any contributions towards sponsorship would be gracefully reserved. Please use the envelopes being distributed or else contribute online. Thank you!
NEWS & INFORMATION
YOUTH
- Junior Youth Group is back! Alternating Tues & Thurs at St Peters College Whare in Term 4!! Year 6-9. Contact Justin ugonehigano@gmail.com for more info!
- Massey Mass and Meal resumes on Wednesdays. Contact Massey Chaplain Nick nwilson@pndiocese.org.nz
- UCOL Chaplain is Lynette van Hutten. Please contact her on lynette.chaplain@gmail.com
- Young Church is going to The Send! See thesend.org.nz, which is about activating your missional call! Email Nick
- Young Church is going to Festival One, NZ’s biggest Christian music festival! Email Nick
- The Chaplain at St. Peters is Emma Whitson! Email her on whitsone@stpeterspn.school.nz
- Young Catholic Leader 2024 is a servant leadership programme for year 12 students returning to school for Year 13. Dates are 16-20 December 2024. Email Nick.
Youth Group – Junior Youth Group: There is junior youth group @ St. Peter’s College Whare. This youth group is from Year6-9 All are welcome. Email Justin for more information! ugonehigano@g
Interfaith
Interfaith relations is an important aspect of our Catholic life and work. The Palmerston North Interfaith Group works together to foster friendship between people of other faiths, working towards social cohesion and whakawhānaungatanga in our space. Since Vatican II, Interfaith Dialogue has such an importance that it has its own designated Vatican Dicastery. We are running visits to various sacred spaces in our area. All are welcome to come along and visit these spaces. If you are interested in finding out more about Interfaith collaboration, friendship and work here in Palmy, please talk to Julie Randall or Nick Wilson.
Interfaith dialogue is Catholic kaupapa. The PN Interfaith group is running a fun art and craft session to learn about the different people of faith around us. So brings the kids along to this school holiday programme at the Palmerston North Library. See https://citylibrary.pncc.govt.nz/whats-on/activity/interfaith-arts-and-craft-session
The Send: Activate your Missional Call! We are going to The Send! The send is a national animation of the Great Commissioning from Matthew 28. Feeling sluggy with living your discipleship – then The Send is for you!! Expressions of interest to Nick. Tickets are limited. More at www.thesend.org.nz
Calling all young musicians!: Festival One is New Zealand’s biggest and premier Christian Music festival. See some international and local acts on the stages of this festival! Powerful Christian witness! We are taking two vans of young people in late Jan 2025. Year 9-13. Expressions of interest to Nick!
Lifeteen Aotearoa Summercamp 2025: We are taking people to this awesome camp in mid Jan 2025! Only 270 places nationwide. Year 9-13. So, if you want in, get an expression of interest to Nick ASAP!
Pope Francis’ message for 2024: Search under Prayer for Creation at www.vatican.va
Support Life Sunday 2024: This Sunday, the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand celebrates Support Life Sunday. Inspired by the recent Vatican document, Dignitas Infinita, the theme for 2024 is the nature of human dignity. The document reaffirms the Church’s central belief that every person is created in the image and likeness of God and therefore possesses an infinite dignity. Read more and access Support Life Sunday resources at: https://bit.ly/SupportLife2024
Annual Mass to celebrate Jubilees of Priestly Ordination: Everyone is invited to the Mass which will be celebrated on Tuesday 29 October at 12.05 pm in the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Palmerston North, with Bishop John Adams presiding. Those celebrating Jubilees this year are Deacon Danny Karatea (10 years), Fr Barry Scannell SM (30 years), Fr Percy Kimble SM (50 years), Fr Nicho Verkley OCSO (50 years), Bishop Owen Dolan (70 years). Congratulations and blessings to all our Jubilarians!
The Rosary will be prayed at the Cathedral at 3pm on Friday 13 September, and again on Sunday 13 October to commemorate the Apparitions of Our Lady at Fatima. For further information contact Ian Sutherland Ph 06-3567555.
Week of Prayer for World Peace 13 October to 20 October 2024: The Week of Prayer for World Peace is an opportunity for people of all faiths to pray in their own gatherings or with people of other faiths for world peace. The Week will be observed in Palmerston North by various Faith Groups with prayer, reflection and song and approximately 30 to 60 minutes duration.
Times & Venues of Daily Prayers
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Sunday |
13 Oct | 1.30 pm | Cathedral of the Holy Spirit 197 Broadway | |
| Monday | 14 Oct | 12.00 pm | St. David’s Lounge, 3 Rainforth St. | |
| Tuesday | 15 Oct | 7.00 pm | Methodist Wesley 264 Broadway | |
| Wednesday | 16 Oct | 5.30 pm | All Saints Community Hall 338 Church St. | |
| Thursday | 17 Oct | 12.00 pm | St Andrew’s Church 388 Church St. | |
| Friday | 18 Oct | 12.00 pm | Bahai’i Faith 55 Dittmer Drive | |
| Saturday | 19 Oct | 10.30 am | Cathedral of the Holy Spirit 197 Broadway | |
| Sunday | 20 Oct | 3.00 pm | Quaker Meeting House, 227 College St. | |
Joshua Catholic Men’s Fellowship: Will meet 7pm, Tuesday 15 October, Our Lady of Lourdes Church foyer. Prayer, and praise. reflection on the Sunday Gospel, Educational u-tube “The miracles of Saint Padre Pio – a documentary.” Light supper to finish. More info contact John Hammond: 027 688 7750
St Peters PTFA Car Boot Sale + Massive Plant Sale: Saturday 9 November 2024, 7.30 am – 12 noon St Peters College 2 Holdsworth Ave Milson, Palmerston North. Apply for a stall: bit.ly/car-boot-sale
Harps for Hearts Concert: At St Brigids Church Feilding on Sunday the 20th of October at 2pm there will be a fundraising concert for HeartKids Manawatu-Whanganui branch. This will be showcasing the St Brigids harp and a mixture of vocal and piano performances. A $5 door charge and afternoon tea to follow.
Save the date” for the 2024 New Zealand Catholic Medical Association retreat Retreat Date: 15 & 16th November Location: Home of Compassion Wellington Details and registration: This link https://www.newzealandcatholicmedical.co.nz/2024-retreat-wellington Accommodation: On site with limited spaces (use booking ref BGRP- 21024) Schedule for event: List on the event page.
Divine Renovation Open House ‘Save the Date’ 22 & 23 November 2024:‘ Save the Date’ to the Divine Renovation Open House, being hosted by the Catholic Parish of New Plymouth. An ‘Open House’ is about building up your parish and your surrounding community and reigniting your passion for mission.
St Vincent de Paul: Our food store is short of marmite, tinned veggies and rice. Thank you for all your generous donations.
St Vinnie’s Op Shop: We have a continuing need for permanent volunteers (3 hour shifts), men’s shoes in good condition, knitting wool, cutlery and pots/pans – thank you for your donations. For more information on volunteer work and requests for need Ph 06 357 6779.
PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE: 30 May – 15 June 15 2025 (Tentative Dates) Medjugorje is not just a pilgrimage, it’s an immersion experience into a rhythm of prayer; in a setting steeped in the Lord’s peace. This past month, the apparition site of Medjugorje was approved by the Vatican; “parishioners are called to believe and to visit.” Having now experienced 2 pilgrimages to Medjugorje myself, I’m experiencing a calling to bring others to this Holy place. If you have heard, been curious, or know nothing about Medjugorje, perhaps you are praying for a conversion of heart for someone, or you are wanting to deepen your own commitment to prayer life; then Mary is extending an invitation to you to come to Medjugorje. I will be taking a small group (10-12) on a 10 day experience of prayer, joy and peace. This will not be a holiday nor a sightseeing adventure. It will be a full pilgrimage with immersion into Daily Mass, Daily Adoration, Prayer, Rosary, Reflection and Fasting. A once in a lifetime opportunity to say“YES” to deepening your relationship with Mary and Jesus. If you would like to join this pilgrimage, or find out more details/costings call Celia Thomas on 027 3250 169. I am praying you will respond to Mary’s calling.
Hearts Aflame Catholic Summer School | 3 – 12 Jan 2025 Hearts Aflame Catholic Summer School is back again this summer with ten days of world-class lectures, uplifting prayer and authentic community! Registrations are NOW OPEN: we sell out fast so be in quick! Visit heartsaflame.org.nz to register or find out more: Open day on 16 August or contact office@hatopaora.school.nz
Sister Eveleen Retreat House may need you!! – Vacancy for a Live-In Host: Interested in serving God through the gift of hospitality?? We have a vacancy for a Live-in Retreat House Host (RHH), paid 10 hours a week, accommodation provided. The RHH works with the Director to provide a hospitable welcome to guests and a presence at the house when the Director has left for the day. Please see our website for more info or get in touch with us enquiry@sistereretreat.com
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.
Tui Motu – $7.00
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