Church News 2 July 2023

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.

Marian Movement of Priests (MMP)
International visit by MMP Bishop Giovanni D’Ercole and Father Donal McIlraith to Palmerston North. Priests and laity are invited to attend a Mass, Cenacle and presentation at St Marys Church 69 Ruahine St on Saturday 8 July 2023 at 11.30 am. Please bring food for a shared lunch afterwards. MMP groups will attend from Whanganui and Hawkes Bay.

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. Next SVDP Meeting is next Tuesday 11 July. All Welcome. 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.
Urgently looking for clean warm winter clothing and winter bedding! There is a constant demand for all of these at present. Thanking you in advance. Volunteers are still needed, please phone Toni 06 357 6779 for information.

Report on AGM OLOL Guild
At our recent Meeting the following were elected to office for the coming year: President Anne Odogwu, Secretary Rose Semmens and Treasurer Josie Conlon. The role of the Guild has changed from its earlier years when there was a larger group of younger women who joined up to share fellowship at the founding of this ”New”Parish in the 50’s. The group members are ageing but are still active in assisting with refreshments after funerals and gathering to offer a social outing for those wish to retain their contact. The funds raised over the past year allowed us to donate a total of $2,200 to our Mission Stations in Samoa and Fiji as well as a $500 donation to a Ukrainian assistance fund. To ensure the continued life of the Guild it was proposed that we invite women from the other parishes to join us at meetings when they wish. For further information contact Anne 06 3503081 evenings or Rose 021 153 4810. Next Meeting: Wednesday 5 July 1.30 pm – bring along a “Family Treasure” to share with the group.

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