16 June 2024
11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday’s Readings
1st Reading – Ezekiel 17.22-24
2nd Reading – 2 Corinthians 5.6-10
Gospel Reading – Mark 4.26-34
Responsorial Psalm – “Lord, it is good to give thanks to you.”
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: Fr Anton McLean (RIP 5/6/24 – Chch), Gail Stockman (RIP 30/5/24 – Whanganui), 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), Norm Foley (7/5)
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.
Mary Bennett says thank you for your prayers. Following a recent check, it seems like my ovarian cancer is still in remission a year after chemotherapy finished. Rod and I are grateful for your support and God’s healing. We are enjoying good times visiting family members and helping on an Alpha course.
Peter’s Pence Collection 30 June Peter’s Pence Collection – Sunday 30 June 2024
“All together we are a great supportive force to those who have lost their homeland,
family, work and dignity” (Pope Francis)
Peter’s Pence is an offering that may be small but is of great symbolic value: it expresses the sense of belonging to the Church, and love and trust in the Holy Father. It is a tangible sign of communion with Him, as Peter’s Successor, and also of attention to the needs of the disadvantaged, for whom the Pope always cares.
With your donation, you support the Pope’s mission, which extends throughout the entire world, from the proclamation of the Gospel to the promotion of integral human development, education, peace, fraternity among peoples and charitable works in aid of people and entire populations, thanks also to the activities of service carried out by the Holy See every day.
By contributing to Peter’s Pence, we can all together support the Pope’s mission to support the numerous charitable works in aid of people and families in difficulty, populations afflicted by natural disasters and wars, or who are in need of humanitarian assistance. If you are not on Planned Giving, you can make your donation in an envelope marked Peter’s Pence and place in the collection basket.
“Let us pray through the intercession of Mary, the model of humble and joyful evangelization that the Church may become a welcoming home, a mother for all peoples and the source of rebirth for our world” (Pope Francis).
WHAT’S ON
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
Parish Cleaners – Thank you to all those who have recently joined the Cathedral Cleaning Roster and to the person who has kindly offered to clean the Lourdes church as a volunteer. Your support and care of both our parish homes is very much appreciated. If you wish to join the cleaning teams, please contact the parish office on 357-2891.
Reminder: Term 2 Senior Youth Group with Justin Lino at the Whare, St Peters College, 5:30pm-7pm. 20 and 27 June. All welcome.
St Vincent de Paul and St Vinnie’s Op Shop: Thank you for your food donations – we are currently low on canned fruit, veggies and chopped tomatos. Children and adults’ winter clothing as well as books would be very welcome. Thank you for your donations received at our shop.
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.
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.
UNITY SINGERS – present a FREE CONCERT – ‘Unforgettable’ in the Regent Theatre, on Sunday 23 June at 2.00pm
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.
Palmy Young Catholics is selling movie tickets for the film “Cabrini”. PYC only has 25 tickets left! Tickets are $20 each, including a free mini popcorn. Seating will be first come first served at Event Cinemas Broadway Avenue on Wednesday, July 3 7:00pm. Buy your tickets to confirm your reservation. Further details of your booking will be sent via email after ticket purchases. The movie is about an Italian religious sister who moved to New York to help communities of women and children. She is the first American citizen to have become a saint. This film was made by the same producers of “The Sound of Freedom” and it is considered one of the best Christian movies for our time. Ticket sales will take place after Mass until we are sold out. PYC accepts cash, eftpos, and bank transfer. You can also purchase tickets via the online form. https://forms.gle/2wYbuLXeJotdCMJB8
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.
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/
NZ Catholic – the penultimate issue of NZ Catholic has been printed. This final edition, which will be printed on 25 June, will be a photo commemorative edition and will be free of charge. The current edition is on sale in church foyers at $4.00 per paper. Some headlines include: Former winery is a possible future parish site; Caritas reacts to Government’s budget; NZ synod response sent to Rome.
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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