19 March 2023
4th Sunday of Lent – Year A
Sunday’s Readings
1st Reading – 1 Samuel 16.1b, 6-7, 10-13
2nd Reading – Ephesians 5.-8-14
Gospel Reading – John 9.1-41
Responsorial Psalm: “The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.”
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: May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Like the seed buried in the ground, you have produced the harvest of eternal life for us; make us always dead to sin and alive to God. Amen
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.
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 Link
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.
St Mary’s Foxton School Mass Sunday 26 March at 10.30am. Everyone welcome.
Paschal Candle
St James’ Learning Space 6 are preparing the Paschal or Easter Candle for the Vigil at the Cathedral on Easter Sunday morning.
The Learners are working with their teacher to decorate the Easter Candle. The Learners will present the Paschal candle at the 12.05 pm Mass in the Cathedral on 5 April. Everyone welcome.
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.
Youth Ministry Information
For all information please click here
St Vincent de Paul (The Vinnies)
The Society is pleased to advise that Veronica McCaw will be taking up the position of Young Vinnie’s Coordinator in Palmerston North.
Welcome Veronica to the new role. Veronica will be working extensively with the city’s Catholic schools and College.
Veronica will be sharing office space in the parish offices and is her ministry is being supported by the Cathedral Parish.
She is working with the Kotahi Ano Pastoral Team. This is an important ministry so please welcome Veronica and pray for her. Fr Joe
SVDP Conference Meetings is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. For more information please phone Rose Semmens 021 153 4810.
Thank you for your continuing support of our food store.
The demand for food is constant as rising costs affect the community.
If you prefer to make a monetary donation our account is 03-0718-0047377-000. For a receipt for donations made over $5 please email your details to Maurice Kerr, SVDP Treasurer, bernandmaurice@gmail.com.
St Vinnies Op Shop
Shop hours are: Tuesday- Friday 10 am – 4 pm & Saturday 9 am – 3 pm.
Our need at present is warm blankets and jackets to keep out the cold.
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.
Holy Week Music Practices for Singer and Musicians.
Chrism Mass Music Practice
Thursday 23 March 7 pm and Thursday 30 March 7 pm.
Musician and singers gather at 11.15am on 4 April in the Cathedral.
Chrism Mass at midday on April 4th
Holy Thursday Mass Music Practice
At Our Lady of Lourdes on Monday 27 March at 7 pm and on Monday 3rd April at 7 pm.
Singers gather at 6.30pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Church on April 6th.
Holy Thursday Mass, April 6, 7 pm at Our Lady of Lourdes for Cathedral and Lourdes parishes.
Good Friday, Music Practice
Practices for the Cathedral on Thursday 30 March at 7 pm and on Friday 7 April at 2 pm.
Musicians and singer please arrive at 2pm at the Cathedral.
Good Friday Service April 7 at 3pm. Good Friday Music Practice Lourdes – TBC.
The Paschal Vigil Music Practice
The Paschal Vigil is for both the Cathedral and Our Lady of Lourdes parishes.
Practice at the Cathedral on Tuesday 4 April at 6,30 pm. Singers and musicians please arrive at 4.30am at the Cathedral. This year the Cathedral and Our Lady of Lourdes will combine to celebrate Holy Thursday Mass and the Paschal Vigil.
Musicians and singers are invited from both parishes to join together. For more information on music practice please contact Julie Randall at music@pncathedral.org.nz.
Paschal Vigil for the Cathedral, Our Lady of Lourdes and St Mary’s Foxton, 9 April 5.00 am at the Cathedral
St Joseph’s Shannon 60 year Jubilee of opening
The Parish of St Mary’s Foxton and the community at St Joseph’s Shannon invite all parishioners to attend the Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday April 23rd at 10am. St Joseph’s was opened by Cardinal McKeefry in 1963. There will be no 10.30am Mass in Foxton on this Sunday. The Mass for the Parish will be in Shannon at 10am. All attending are invited to bring a plate to share.
Cyclone Gabrielle Relief – 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, 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
Voice for Life
Please join Voice for Life for a prayer vigil on 25 March, the Feast of the Annunciation, at the Women’s Clinic on the corner of Church & Ruahine Streets to pray against the abortion of the unborn children. Please stop by the Voice for Life table in the Cathedral foyer after Mass 26 March for information on Prolife issues from conception to natural death.
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. The movie for this week is “The Bookshop”, a free-spirited widow puts grief behind her and risks everything to open up a bookshop.
Blokes Morning Tea
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 – Preparing for Easter
Weekly Themes:
Synodal Governance Part 4
More Links:
Mass Times
Pastoral Outreach