12 March 2023
3rd Sunday of Lent – Year A
Sunday’s Readings
1st Reading – Exodus 17.3-7
2nd Reading – Romans 5.1-2, 5-8
Gospel Reading – Matthew 4.5-42
Responsorial Psalm: “If today you hear God’s voice, harden not your hearts.”
Memorial Acclamation
Save us, Saviour of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection, you have set us free.
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We Pray For
Our deceased:
RIP: Martin Sparrow, Vivian Simcock, Peter David Holman, Rochelle Marie Akuhata, Fr Dominic Heslin and Bernard (Barney) O’Connor.
Mass Intentions:
Graham Hansen (B – 80th) and Karen Wendy Quin (A)
We pray for those in our community who need our prayers:
Dot Bowe, Helen Donovan, Mary Bennett, Tulita and David Hobbs.
Brothers & Sisters in Christ, I wish to thank you all for your prayers & love during my recent stay in hospital. The prayers helped me when I needed them most, so thank you. Blessings to you all. Dorothy Bowe.
Additional Tuesday Mass during Lent
Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Tuesday Evening (during Lent) – 5.30 pm (10 am Mass remains and 12.05 at the Cathedral).
Mass, Prayer, & Liturgy Times
Includes information on Adoration times, Stations of the Cross and Taize prayer – Online Website Link
Family Mass at Our Lady Of Lourdes – Sunday 12 March at 9.30 am.
Memorial Mass for Fr Dominic Heslin at Our Lady of Lourdes – Tuesday 14 March at 5.30 pm.
Blessing of Christine Cosgrove as new principal of St James school at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit – Sunday 19 March at 9.30 am Mass.
Cathedral Closed for 5 days
The Cathedral will be closed from Monday 20 March to Friday 24 March (inclusive) for repairs and maintenance. Normal Mass and prayer times remain the same. Weekday Masses will be celebrated in the Cathedral lounge. The Cathedral will reopen on Saturday 25 March 2023.
Parishioner Survey on Decision-Making
The survey is available now by clicking on this link. Please complete this short survey. All responses are needed and valued.
The survey closes at 5.00 pm, Wednesday, 15 March 2023.
Youth Ministry Information
For all information please click here
SVDP
Conference Meetings is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. For more information please phone Rose Semmens 021 153 4810.
The Society is pleased to advise that Veronica McCaw will be taking up the position of Young Vinnie’s Coordinator.
St Vinnies Op Shop
Shop hours are: Tuesday- Friday 10 am – 4 pm & Saturday 9 am – 3 pm.
Donations of clean saleable items are welcome.
Looking for quality second hand goods at competitive prices? Check out our store.
Volunteers are still needed to assist in the shop. Please phone Toni 06 357 6779 for information.
Tawhiti-a-Maru Catholic Marae and St Therese’s Church Flood Appeal – we need to help – please see the website for further details – click here
Catholic Focus on Faith and Politics Series 2023
Come along and join the Young Adult community and go deeper on contemporary politics and faith issues. Poster Link. Diocese centre, 33 Amesbury Str, Thursday 16 March, Wednesday 14 June, Wednesday 23 August and Wednesday 18 October. For more information contact Br Kevin Dobbyn, kdobbyn@pndiocese.org.nz or 021 755 270.
Planning for a Christian Funeral Workshop
‘In our funerals, we as Christians gather to celebrate the promise of eternal life God made to us at Baptism’.
Led by Kotahi Ano Parishes Music and Pastoral teams. All are welcome.
Session 1 – Tuesday 21 March 10.00 am to 11.30 am – Diocese Centre – 33 Amesbury Street, Palmerston North
Session 2 – Tuesday 28 March 5.15 pm to 6.30 pm – Cathedral Lounge – 197 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North.
Receive the Power of the Holy Spirit
7.00 PM, Friday 24 March to 2.00 pm Sunday 26 March 2023 at EL RANCHO, 58 Weggery Drive, Waikanae Beach, Kapiti Coast
Registration Fee $135 includes meals (Registrations close 8 March 2023). Onsite ACCOMMODATION available at different rates
Registration: www.currentofgraceconference.info
NCW Film Fundraiser
National Council of Women Manawatu is holding a fundraiser – poster link. This involves a film by Sarah Polley – Women Talking – Sunday 26 March, 3.00 pm at Focal Point PN, admission $25. Liquid refreshment provided. For more information contact Anne McCarthey @ jerryanne@inspire.net.nz
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Fixed Events
Ladies Movie Afternoon
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1.30 pm here in the Cathedral Lounge.
Blokes Morning Tea
For the 14th of March only, Blokes morning tea will be at the Esplanade Cafe 10.00 am.
Every 2nd Tuesday of each month at Manawatu Golf Club Café, Centennial Lagoon (pay your own only).
Every 4th Tuesday of the month at 10.00 am in the Cathedral Lounge (morning tea provided).
Wednesday Mass and Morning Tea at Our Lady of Lourdes Church
Every Wednesday morning, 10 am Mass followed by morning tea in Our Lady of Lourdes Foyer.
Shining Stars (Pre-school Music Group)
Every Thursday morning (during school term time), 9.30am in the Cathedral lounge for a Music Session followed by morning tea. Everyone is most welcome!
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 7pm. Young and old, all are welcome. If you need more information, please contact Sean Ryan on 027 449-6506 or sdr4412@gmail.com 😊
Links:
Pastor’s Desk:
Lenten Reflection – The woman at the well
Weekly Themes:
Synodal Governance Part 4
More Links:
Mass Times
Pastoral Outreach