24 September 2023
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday’s Readings
1st Reading – Isaiah 55.6-9
2nd Reading – Philippians 1.20-24,27
Gospel Reading – Matthew 20.1-16
Responsorial Psalm: “The Lord is near to all who call on him.”
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, Dot Bowe, Mary Bennett, Betty Donaldson and Amelia Duxfield
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.
Praying the Sunday Gospel has resumed and is held every Friday in the Cathedral Lounge at 11.00 am. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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.
Welcome to Kari Schneider our new Parish Administrator. Kari commenced her new role on Monday 18 September. She will be at the Cathedral Parish Office Monday to Friday from 9am to 1pm and cover administration work for all three parishes. Please take the time to pop in and introduce yourself to Kari.
Cathedral of the Holy Spirit – now open!
First, a HUGE thank you to everyone for your patience over the last 4½ months following the fire and as we have carried out the many pieces of work to get our parish home back on track. What a journey!
Please note, there are still several items being worked on by the various contractors and Parish Team including the carpet, curtains, Day Chapel altar and smaller pieces of furniture that were destroyed in the fire. The decision was made to open so that we could monitor the technology over the coming weeks and ensure everything is running correctly for the ordination of our new bishop.
You may have noticed several changes including the times when the Cathedral is open and the lack of candles.
Until we (Bishop, Diocesan staff, Parish Team) have had a robust and collective discussion around the security of the Cathedral, the following guidelines are in place:
- No candles will be left in the Cathedral (after every Mass, the main altar candles and Easter candle are being removed from the stands).
- The candle stand with the votive candles has been removed.
- The Cathedral will only be opened ½ hour prior to each Mass and closed following the conclusion of the Mass.
Again, we will keep these precautions in place until decisions have been made.
Our thanks go to the Parishes of Our Lady of Lourdes and St Mary’s Ruahine St for making their churches available to us. This week we presented Fr Ambrose with a gift from our Parish to theirs to acknowledge their generosity.
The Parish Team look forward to seeing you all back here at the Cathedral in the coming weeks. Please remember to check the rosters to ensure you are covering the ministry that you volunteered for. If you haven’t had a chance to put your name down for one of the ministries, please feel free to contact the Parish Office and offer your services.
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
Our Lady of Lourdes Guild: Next meeting Wednesday 4 October 1.30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Anne on her recent pilgrimage in Australia. Usual flower competition and afternoon tea.
Bishop John Adam’s Ordination
Bishop Elect John Adams will be professing his Act of Fidelity, prior to his Ordination at midday Mass Thursday 28 September 2023. Please come along to witness this special commitment. All are welcome.
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.
On Sunday 21 September the 9.30am Mass will be a Special Orchestral Mass with a choir from Christchurch. The Presider will be the newly Ordained Bishop, John Adams and parishioners are invited to bring a plate with food for morning “brunch”.
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
We still require summer clothes, bric a brac, furniture and toys. We look forward to your donations.
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.
Passionist Family Group
- City-wide Passionist Family Group Quiz Night Saturday 28 October, 6.30-9.00pm. Register your team with Nick Wilson at nwilson@pndiocese.org.nz. Bring a plate of food to share, a can for the SVDP foodbank, and BYO drink.
- Thanks to everyone who joined PFG at our recent relaunch. If you wanted to join and either did not know where to register or have not been called by a coordinator, please text/call Jenny on 027 4187 906.
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 Cathedral lounge 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.