5 May 2024
6th Sunday of Easter
Sunday’s Readings
1st Reading – Acts 10.25-26, 34-35, 44-48
2nd Reading – 1 John 4.7-10
Gospel Reading – John 15.9-17
Responsorial Psalm – “The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.”
Eucharistic Acclamation –“We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection, until you come again.”
We Pray For Our recently departed, RIP: Fr Bruce McGill (28/4), Bishop Peter Ingham (26/4), Tony Rutten (26/4), June Harwood (21/4), Claire Cole (7/4), Noel Consedine (ChCh, 3/4), John Green (29/3), Peter Meyer (24/3), Elizabeth Hurley (8/3)
Mass Intentions/Anniversaries:
Peter Conlon (8/5), Gary Jordan (18/4), Beverley Toomey (1/4), Leonard Toomey (19/3), Karen Wendy Quin (7/3), Vivian Simcock (6/3), Fr Dominic Heslin (3/3) and Charles Enerio
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 and May Young
Cathedral Open Hours – Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 1pm.
Palmerston North Young Adult Ministry – 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.
Hours of Mercy – Each Friday from 5 April – 17 May, 9:45am – 1pm at St Mary’s Catholic Church and weekdays 7.30am to 9.00am and Friday 6 to 7pm at the Cathedral .
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.
News & Information
REMINDER: Toast and a Cuppa will be provided in the Cathedral Lounge after the 7.30am Mass on Sunday, 5 May. Please stay and enjoy the hospitality and fellowship.
Pentecost Celebrations – 19-26 May – PLEASE CHECK OUT THE PENTECOST CELEBRATION SCHEDULE available on the back of this week’s newsletter, on the Cathedral website or hardcopy in the Cathedral foyer. PLEASE NOTE: The special events for this celebration are in addition to our regularly scheduled weekly events.
If you or someone you know needs help to arrange transportation to the Anointing Mass on Friday, 24 May at 12:05pm in the Cathedral, please contact our Pastoral Care Team – Meg de Joux 021 965 974 or Donna Brown 021 229 5753.
No Faith in Fossil Fuels Climate Action Week | 3 – 12 May
Following on from the immensely successful ‘E tū te Mana o Te Ao – Building a Climate of Hope’ Webinar Series and Palmy Climate Conversation Starters held in June last year, the Religious Diversity Centre’s Climate Action Group have partnered with Greenfaith and other local groups to organise and promote ‘No Faith in Fossil Fuels week’ in Palmerston North. Everyone is welcome to attend the organized events below, no registration needed.
Friday, May 3rd, 10am-1pm
Banner waving from 10am. MP Teanau Tuiono, Emeritus Professor Ralph Sims CNZM, Jaspreet Singh from the Interfaith Group and Kaydee Zabelin from the City Council will be the guest speakers. Speeches are planned from 12’noon and followed by a peaceful march around The Square. The Unity March has been organised in conjunction with Extinction Rebellion Manawatu. Participants are invited to carry banners that call attention to the urgent need for a just transition to renewable energy, a sustainable future, an end to fossil fuels, and a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty.
Sunday, 5 May, 7:30pm
A Multi-faith Prayer Vigil at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit on Broadway organised in conjunction with Palmerston North Interfaith Group with the theme: “Hear the Cry of the Earth! Hear the Cry of the Poor!”
St Vincent de Paul Society – Next meeting is on Tuesday, 14 May at 5:15pm in the Cathedral Lounge. All are welcome.
Citywide Youth Minister and Chaplain to St Peters College – Tausilia McClutchie – We have had to say ‘Goodbye’ to Tausilia , as she begins a new chapter of her life in Wellington. She was an inspiration for each and every person she came into contact with – especially our young people! Her dedication was evident through her dual ministry for eight years and she will be greatly missed. With prayerful thanks we give gratitude to God for her life and ministry and pray she will continue touching people and helping them to know God. Stay tuned to next week’s newsletter for an update on the kaupapa in the Citywide Young Church Space.
St Vinnie’s Op Shop – We are still in need of toys, furniture and bedding. If you are in need for some assistance, please phone 06 357 6779.
The Salvation Army – Needs volunteers to collect for The Salvation Army’s Annual Appeal. Volunteers will collect for an hour (or two, if they want!). The Appeal begins on Monday, 6 May through to Saturday, 11 May, 10am-5pm. Collectors have a bucket that the donations from the public will go into. The money collected helps The Salvation Army feed, clothe and house people across Palmerston North. If you are keen to spend an hour or two helping this great cause, please contact Errol Marker, Phone – 021 252 7335, email – errol.marker@xtra.co.nz.
Volunteer Opportunity – If there is anyone interested in a cleaning position for one and a half hours per week, please contact the Parish Office via email office@pncathedral.org.nz.
Catholic Parish Summit – 12-14 June 2024
Later this year, a small group of parishioners will be traveling to an international gathering of those interested in Parish Renewal. This ‘Parish Summit’ has the following theme : “Your parish matters now more than ever. Sending disciples. Equipping leaders. Launching transformation.” The conference is being held in June 2024, United Kingdom, in the town of Harrogate in North Yorkshire and will be hosting Catholic parish groups from all over the world.
Bishop John is offering to pay the conference registration fees of any parishioners who would like to join our small group of leaders. Airfares are available from under $2,000 return, plus some additional accommodation costs. If you would like to attend this event, please make further enquiries to the Bishop’s office – phone: 06 357 1980 or bishop-pa@pndiocese.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 – $4.00 Latest edition headlines – New Name Sought for Christchurch Cathedral, Workshop helps identify future Catholic School Principles, Church Recognises Right to a Good Reputation and Strengthening Relationships after Marriage.
Tui Motu – $7.00
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