23 July 2023
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A
Sunday’s Readings
1st Reading – Wisdom 12.13, 16-19
2nd Reading – Romans 8.26-27
Gospel Reading – Matthew 13.24-43
Responsorial Psalm: “Lord, you are good and forgiving”
Memorial Acclamation – We proclaim your death, O Lord, and profess your resurrection, until you come again.
We Pray For
Our deceased
RIP: Peter Finucane (Sr Cecily’s brother), Franciska Ang, Elizabeth Hwbertina Feyen, Sylvia (Joy) Van Nistelrooy, Irene Olsen, Gerry Van Rooyen, Barbara Younger.
Mass Intentions/Anniversaries
Ludwig Gerstgraser (RIP), Mary Jefferies (A1/08), Buster Jefferies (A), Howard and Mary Conlin (A), 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.
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
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.
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.
Blokes Morning Tea
This coming Tuesday, 25 July at 10.00 am in the Cathedral Lounge. All blokes are welcome.
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.
St Mary’s Palmerston North, Ruahine Street Fundraiser
Butter chicken and white rice takeaway meal. $12.00 each. Collection on 30 July, after 10.30am Mass – collection of take home meal at 11.30 am, from St Mary’s Palmerston North parish hall. Please contact Susan | email office: stmaryspalmy@inspire.net.nz | Phone office: 358 5614 | or can be ordered after 10.30 am Mass on Sunday.
Our Lady of Lourdes Guild
Next meeting is Wednesday 2 August 1.30 pm in Our Lady of Lourdes gathering area. Guest speaker from Age Concern. We will have the usual flower competition, raffle and afternoon tea. Women from all parishes are most welcome to come and join us.
Lunchtime Concert – St Peter’s Anglican Church
Our next lunchtime concert at St Peter’s Anglican Church Terrace End is on Tuesday 1 August at 12.15 pm – 12.45 pm features a performance by the extremely talented violinist Haewon Kim, accompanied by pianist Guy Donaldson, playing ”Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and “Introduction and Rondo” by Camille Saint-Saens. Come to our concert and enjoy a wonderful musical interlude in your day. All welcome, tea and coffee provided. A koha would be appreciated.
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.
Our Lady of Lourdes Guild
Next meeting Wednesday 2 August 2023 at 1.30 pm in OLOL gathering area. Guest speaker from Age Concern. Usual flower competition, raffle and afternoon tea. Women from all parishes most welcome.
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. Next meeting 25 July 5.15 pm in the Cathedral’s lounge.
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 warm winter clothes and blankets is still needed during this cold season. Thanking you in advance, 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
Conversations towards the General Election. Theme: Law & Order. Listen to: A Rangitane Perspective. The Police View. A Lawyer’s Approach – As they discuss issues around law & order, followed by a Q & A Session. Poster Link. Te Rau Aroha, Catholic Diocese Centre, 33 Amesbury St, Sunday, 30 July, 7.15 pm to 9.15 pm. 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
Palmy Young Catholics
Please diarise these dates and remember all 18-35 yr old are invited:
23 July 2023 after 6.00 pm Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes we will be having a Kahoots night (around 7.00 pm).
29 July 2023. Join us on a day trip to Jerusalem, Whanganui – we will be leaving Our Lady of Lourdes parking lot at 8.00 am sharp and returning around 7.00 pm for the latest. We are going as a group of friends to spend the day at St Joseph’s Convent, which was built in 1892 as a base for the Sisters of Compassion, founded by Venerable Suzanne Aubert. There will be opportunities for group discussion, a chance to explore the surroundings, and Mass will be celebrated. Please bring your own lunch and $25 to help cover fuel costs. Warm, waterproof clothes are recommended! If you have any questions, email pycmanagementteam@gmail.com.
30 July 2023 after 6.00 pm Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes we will be having a General Meeting with all Palmy Young Catholics.
8 August 2023 after 6.00 pm Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes we will be having their 1st Guided programme called “Oremus”.
Blessings to all those who have been Baptised over the pass few weeks.
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