17 September 2023
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday’s Readings
1st Reading – Sirach 27.30 – 28.7
2nd Reading – Romans 14.7-9
Gospel Reading – Matthew 18.21-35
Responsorial Psalm: “The Lord is kind and merciful; slow to anger, and rich in compassion.”
Memorial Acclamation – Save us, Saviour of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection you have set us free.
We Pray For Our deceased
RIP: Margaret Maskill (11/09), Jim Kennedy (7/09), (David Carey (03/09), Raymond Jones, Paula Brown, Gordon Edwards, Vernon Hughes, Ludwig Gerstgraser, Ivy Steward, Elizabeth (Buff) Greally and Jessica (Jessie) Barnett
Mass Intentions/Anniversaries
Cheryl and Megan Hunter, Mary Jefferies (A1/08), W.J. (Bill) Singleton (A2/08), Frank O’Brien (A23/08), Patricia McCormack (A19/08)
We pray for those in our community who need our prayers:
Willow TePaki, Maurice Takarangi, Sr Helena Fouhy, Tim, Emma Whitson, Dot Bowe, Mary Bennett, Betty Donaldson and Nikee Burmeister
Focus on Faith and Politics: Conversations towards the general election. Theme: “The Cost of Living Crisis”. Please join us on Sunday 17 September commencing at 7.15pm at Te Rau Aroha, the Catholic Diocoesan Centre, 33 Amesbury Street, Palmerston North to meet with guest speakers and general election candidates to discuss issues around the rising cost of living. Q&A session to follow.
REMINDER: The Cathedral will be closed on Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 September while the Organ is tuned. Liturgy of the Word on Monday and Mass on Tuesday will be in the Gathering Area.
Planned Giving Envelopes and Special Collection Envelopes
Please pick up your planned giving envelopes from the church foyer. Thank you for your continued financial support of our parishes.
There are changes to the Special Collection envelopes for those who gift online. These envelopes will be available two weeks prior to the collection being held. Information will be shared via the newsletter as to what we are collecting for and that if you would like to pay online to do so using that collection name as the reference. On the new envelopes, which will be available from the church foyers, you will need to write your name and parish for receipting purposes. This will also be announced via the parish notices to ensure there is plenty of reminders for our parishioners to support these needy causes.
This new system is to assist with parish costs and has been approved by each parish finance team.
Fr Chris Skinner Concert: St Brigid’s, Feilding – Fr Chris Skinner, Priest of the Society of Mary based in Auckland and a renowned Composer and Singer is coming to St Brigid’s Parish, Feilding for a Concert: 2.30pm, Sunday 15 October; Tickets: $25, $10 for students. Afternoon tea will be provided. To book tickets email: stbrigids@xtra.co.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.
Joshua Catholic Men’s Fellowship – next meeting 7pm, Tuesday 19 September at St Mary’s Church foyer, Palmerston North. Prayer, praise and supper to finish. Visiting speaker Mr Steve Autagavaia, Hato Pauora College. More info contact John Hammond: 027 688 7750
Blokes Morning Tea: Please mark your diary for the next Bloke’s Morning Tea – Tuesday 26 September at 10am in the Cathedral Lounge. All welcome and please bring a friend.
Ladies Movie Afternoon: Please mark your diaries – every second Tuesday of the month.
Bishop John Adam’s Ordination
The Episcopal ordination and installation of Reverend John Lewis Adams at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit will be held on Saturday 30 September 2023 at 11am. The clergy, religious and lay faithful of the Catholic Diocese of Palmerston North welcome you with great joy to the Episcopal Ordination and Installation of Reverend John Lewis Adams as Bishop of the Diocese of Palmerston North. All members of our Catholic community and guests are welcome to attend this joyful occasion for our Diocese. Live stream will be made available for those unable to join in person.
St Vincent de Paul (The Vinnies)
Our Annual Festival Mass will take place on Wednesday 27 September at 12.05 p.m. Cathedral of the Holy Spirit – all welcome.
St Vinnies Op Shop
After weeks of healthy sales, we now require donations of all sorts please: furniture, clothes books and bric a brac. Your continuing generosity is greatly appreciated. Shop hours are Tuesday- Friday 10 am – 4 pm & Sat 9 am – 3 pm.
Te Kupenga – Catholic Theological College accepts enrolment for the Bachelor of Divinity and Graduate Diploma in Theology starting 25 September. “With a dedicated and qualified faculty of theologians, and access to a wealth of resources, our program will empower you to critically analyse complex theological issues, foster spiritual growth, and prepare you for a meaningful career in ministry, education, or other fields where a profound understanding of theology is invaluable.” To learn more about the programmes, go to www.tekupenga.ac.nz/programmes. Please feel free to share this from our Facebook and Instagram pages as well.
Palmerston North Diocese 11yrs to 18 yr old Catholics
Senior Youth Group
If you are year 11 and up and interested in receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation please contact Tausilia McClutchie-Parish Youth Minister MOB:021 509 439 Email: tmcclutchie@pndiocese.org.nz.
For more information regarding Junior or Senior Youth Groups please contact Tausilia McClutchie 021 509 439 or tmcclutchie@pndiocese.org.nz
Palmy Young Catholics – please mark your diary and remember all 18-35 yr old are invited!
Please join us at 7:15pm in the Our Lady of Lourdes foyer following the 6pm Mass.
Palmy Young Catholics are also looking for more people to help participate in providing future hospitality. If you have any suggestions about this, please let me know.
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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For Sale Magazines in CHS and OLOL
NZ Catholic – $4.00, Tui Motu – $7.00.
These can be found in the gathering area in CHS and OLOL (by the TV). Please place your money in the slot provided. Thank you.
School Enrolments and Preference Signing
Preference appointments for the Cathedral and Our Lady of Lourdes parishes, please emailpastoral@pncathedral.org.nz or pastoral.admin@pncathedral.org.nz and for St Mary’s Foxton/Shannon foxtoncoordinator@lourdesparish.nz.