16 July 2023
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A
Sunday’s Readings
1st Reading – Isaiah 55.10-11
2nd Reading – Romans 8.9, 11-13
Gospel Reading – Matthew 11.25-30
Responsorial Psalm: “Your word, O Lord, brings forth life.++”
Memorial Acclamation – We proclaim your death, O Lord, and profess your resurrection, until you come again.
We Pray For
Our deceased
RIP: Ludwig Gerstgraser, Sylvia (Joy) Van Nistelrooy, Irene Olsen, Gerry Van Rooyen, Barbara Younger.
Anniversaries
Piyadasa YK (A12/07), Bill Angland (A02/07) and Fr Kevin Neal (A03/07)
We pray for those in our community who need our prayers:
Maurice Takarangi, Ivy Stewart, Sr Helena Fouhy, Tim, Emma Whitson, Dot Bowe, and Mary Bennett.
Hopeful news from the Bennetts
Mary had her 3 monthly check this week. The blood results were good and the oncologist thinks it unlikely that the cancer is currently active. We have been unable to get a scan to check this as the system is overloaded. We are hopeful it means we are in remission for now. Rod was knocked of his bicycle at the end of April. He had to have a total hip replacement and while in hospital he got an intestine infection. His hip is nearly mended but we are still fighting the infection. Thank you to all those who have been keeping us in your prayers and thank you God for the healing.
Letter from Fr John Adams Bishop-Elect – To the People of the Diocese of Palmerston North – printed copies in foyer.
St Peter’s College Open Night Invitation
Thursday 10 August 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm at St Peter’s College, 1 Holdsworth Avenue, Milson, Palmerston North. Contact details: phone – 06 354 4198 | email – office@stpeterspn.school.nz | website – https://www.stpeterspn.school.nz/ | facebook – @stpeterspn
School Enrolments and Preference Signing
St Mary’s Foxton, Our Lady of Lourdes and St James all began their school holidays last week. It has been a busy term with new initiatives, like the new sports field at St Mary’s Foxton, the new playground at Lourdes and the School Open Day at St James. Enrolments are open for all three schools. Preference appointments for the Cathedral and Our Lady of Lourdes parishes, please email pastoral@pncathedral.org.nz or pastoral.admin@pncathedral.org.nz and for St Mary’s Foxton/Shannon foxtoncoordinator@lourdesparish.nz
Alpha
Meet new people and explore faith together. Connect with new people in your area. Join us for dinner. Watch an episode on a topic of faith. Ask questions and share your thoughts. You are invited to Alpha. No Cost and No Pressure. Where: Our Lady of Lourdes Gathering Area, 96 Shamrock Street, Palmerston North. When: 9 August 2023. 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm. For more information about what Alpha is all about, please contact either Donna Brown at pastoral@pncathedral.org.nz or Meg de Joux at pastoral.admin@pncathedral.org.nz.
St James School – 65th Jubilee
We invite all past and present students, staff, families, and supporters to celebrate on 10 September 2023 this wonderful occasion. Please register your interest at office@stjamescatholic.school.nz.
Youth Ministry Information – For all information please click here.
Looking to buy a 2-berth Campervan?
Fr Joe is selling his. if you’re interested, please email Fr Joe on priest@lourdesparish.nz
Praying the Sunday Gospel
Has resumed and is held every Friday in the Cathedral Lounge at 11.00 am. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Ladies Movie Afternoon
This coming Tuesday, 18 July at 1.30 pm in the Cathedral Lounge. The movie is “Hope Gap” – the story of a marriage break up that leads to the lesson that it is never too late to be happy.
Joshua Men’s Group
Next meeting at St Mary’s Ruahine street, Tuesday 18 July at 7.00 pm. Fellowship, song and reflection. Supper to follow. All welcome. For more information contact John 027 688 7750 | www.joshua.org.nz
Farewell Mass to Fr Joe Grayland
You are invited to Fr Joe’s farewell Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes, Sunday, 23 July, 9.30 am. All are welcome to come along and join us in saying bon voyage to Fr Joe. Please bring a plate of food to share.
One Day Men’s Retreat
Led by Br Kevin Dobbyn, fms, at Our Lady of Lourdes, 96 Shamrock street, Saturday, 5 August from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm followed by 5.30 pm Vigil Mass. Lunch, morning and afternoon tea will be provided (Gluten free options available). For more information contact John 027 688 7750 or Jack 027 481 4590.
Prison Chaplaincy Director sought by NZCBC – Can you help us show the love of God inside the prison walls?
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā iwi, tēnā koutou katoa. Applications are invited for the position of Prison Chaplaincy Director for the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference (NZCBC). This national role gives pastoral and professional leadership and support to the Catholic chaplains who provide chaplaincy services in the country’s prisons. It is also a critical role, leading an important national ministry of the Church. If you or someone you know has experience as a prison chaplain (or in other pastoral or chaplaincy roles) and team leadership experience combined with theology and pastoral qualifications, please visit: www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/prison
St Vincent de Paul (The Vinnies)
SVDP Conference Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 5.15 pm in the Cathedral lounge. For more information please phone Rose Semmens 021 153 4810.
St Vinnies Op Shop
Shop hours are Tuesday- Friday 10 am – 4 pm & Saturday 9 am – 3 pm.
Thanks to all who have donated warm winter clothing and bedding; however, the need for such items is continuing as the cold weather arrives.
We look forward to seeing you again as you search out some more! Thank you, Rose.
Voice for Life
“To educate and inform; to value and protect the gift of all human life”. Become a member – Voice for Life Palmerston North – https://www.facebook.com/VFLPalmy or email: vflpalmerstonnorth@gmail.com.
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, Wednesday 23 August and Wednesday 18 October. For more information contact Br Kevin Dobbyn, kdobbyn@pndiocese.org.nz or 021 755 270.
Catholic Theological College
CTC is offering a course on Catholic Social Teaching – for more information click here: TH504 Catholic Social Teaching.
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 7 pm. Young and old, all are welcome. If you need more information, please contact Sean Ryan on 027 449-6506 or sdr4412@gmail.com
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