Congratulations!

Congratulations to Jan and Mike Keenan who celebrated their 50^th Wedding Anniversary, Friday 10 February.
We beseech you, Lord, to continue to safeguard and guide them on their journey together. Amen.

Alpha

You are invited to Alpha. Please come and join us on Sunday 12 February 12.30 pm to 2 pm in the lounge of Our Lady of Lourdes for lunch followed by a short movie and discussion. No cost, no pressure.

Meet new people & explore faith together. Connect with new people in your area. Watch an episode on a topic of faith and ask questions and share your thoughts.

Sacramental Programme

Our Sacramental Programme is running during the Lent and Easter season this year (terms 1 & 2)!

If your child(ren) is/are 7 years or older and would like to make their Reconciliation and First Communion, please come to our welcome & information meeting.

For Our Lady of Lourdes: Wednesday 15 February at 5.30 pm in the OLOL gathering area in the Church foyer.
For the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit: Thursday 23 February at 5.30 pm in the Cathedral gathering area lounge.

You can sign up for the Programme through the link below: Online Registration Form: First Holy Communion

SVDP

Next SVDP Meeting is next Tuesday 14 February at 5.15 pm in the Cathedral Lounge. All Welcome.

St Vinnies

Our St Vinnie’s Shop hours are: Tuesday- Friday 10 am – 4 pm & Saturday 9 am – 3 pm.

We are now accepting donations of saleable goods. Thank you.

Information workshop on the film ‘The Letter’

On 26 February there will be a follow up information workshop on the film ‘The Letter’. It will be held at the Diocesan Centre in Amesbury St from 2.00pm to 4:30pm.

The workshop will feature a panel of representatives involved in climate action projects in Palmerston North and Feilding that are well organized and successful.

We hope that the workshop will be informative, inspiring and energising.

Sunday’s Readings

1^st Reading –Sirach 15.15-20
2^nd Reading – 1 Corinthians 2.6-10
Gospel Reading – Matthew 5.17-37
Responsorial Psalm: “Happy are they who follow the law of the Lord!”

We Pray For

Our deceased:
RIP: Mons John Carde and Mary Roberts.

Mass intentions:
Barrie Goswell (A), Charlie McCormack (A), and Letitia Wapp (A)

Emergency Appeal | Flood Response:

With heavy flooding continuing to batter the Auckland diocese, Bishop Steve Lowe has launched an emergency flood response appeal to help families in desperate need. Donations received will be used for food, shelter, clothes, and other essential supplies and support services.

Donations can be made online https://caringfoundation.org.nz/donate-3/.

Or by direct bank transfer to BNZ 02-0100-0242648-000

(Your surname & initials as reference.) For a receipt, please email info@caringfoundation.org.nz with your details.

Tertiary Student Welcome Mass 2023

You are welcome to our Catholic Community.

February 26, 2023, 6.00 pm at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 197 Broadway Ave.

Come and celebrate the beginning of the 2023 tertiary academic year!

Hospitality to follow at our Young Adult House, 25a Amesbury Street.

Need a ride? Call Nick (Manawatu Catholic Tertiary Chaplain) 021 822 814.

Vacancies

Caritas:
Executive Assistant & Advocacy Advisor
Please visit the Caritas website for more info (https://www.caritas.org.nz/work-with-us).

SVDP:
Young Vinnie’s Worker: Contact Rose Semmens at 021 153 4810 for more information.

St Vinnie’s Shop:
Volunteers are needed. Please contact Toni at 06 357 6779 for more information