25 June 2023
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A
New Bishop for Palmerston North Diocese
Fr John Adams of Christchurch Diocese has been appointed to succeed Bishop Charles Drennan, also of Christchurch Diocese as the third bishop of Palmerston North.
Please see the link to the announcement here.
Cathedral Update
The Cathedral Nave is closed indefinitely, but we now have access to the Cathedral Gathering Area and Lounge.
Cathedral Weekday Mass Times in the Gathering Area
Tuesday to Friday 12.05 pm
Saturday 9.00 am
Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion:
Monday 12.05 pm Cathedral of the Holy Spirit Gathering Area
Sunday Mass times:
Saturday 5.30 pm Our Lady of Lourdes
Sunday 7.30 am Our Lady of Lourdes
Sunday 9.00 am St Mary’s Ruahine Street
Sunday 9.30 am Our Lady of Lourdes
Sunday 6.00 pm Our Lady of Lourdes
Reconciliation times:
Friday 10.30 am (after 10.00 am Mass) Our Lady of Lourdes
Friday 11.30 am (before 12.05 pm Mass) Cathedral of the Holy Spirit Lounge
Saturday 9.30 am (after 9.00 am Mass) Cathedral of the Holy Spirit Lounge
Sunday’s Readings
1st Reading – Jeremiah 20.7, 10-13++
2nd Reading – Romans 5:12-15
Gospel Reading – Matthew 9:36-10:8
Responsorial Psalm: Lord, in your great love, answer me.
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: Molly Wood, Teofilo Tufele, and Fr Vince Smith (Invercargill)
Mass Intentions
Barbara Younger
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.
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
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.
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.
Public Webinar Series on Climate Action – E tū te mana o Te Ao:
Building a Climate of Hope – Turning Ideas into Positive Action through Local Projects
PN Interfaith Group and All Saints Green Task Force have partnered to organise public screenings of ‘A Climate of Hope’ webinar series The Religious Diversity Centre. The webinars bring together an outstanding group of keynote speakers, commentators, and moderators. Each screening will be followed by a facilitated conversation and discussion among participants. and we think they will be excellent conversation starters.
HOPE FOR THE PACIFIC REGION – Session #3: Wednesday 28 June – please be seated by 7.30pm. Where: PNCC Library, on George St. When: The webinar starts at 7:30pm. Webinar Keynote: Mary Moeano-Kolio, youth leader, Pacific Climate Warriors. ‘The reality of Climate Change for the Pacific Region’. Host: Rod Oram Respondents: Adam Currie, campaigner for Generation Zero, Greenpeace, Oil Free Otago; Dr Roro Daniel, former Cook Islands Secretary for Health; Grace Fakahau, 19,Tongan, BA Laws and Bachelor of Arts majoring in Public Policy and Pacific Studies at Victoria University
HOPE FOR OUR WORLD – Session #4: Wednesday 5 July 7.30pm – please be seated by 7.30pm Where: PNCC Library, on George St When: The webinar starts at 7:30pm. Webinar Keynote: The Rt Hon Helen Clark, former Prime Minister and administrator of the UN Development Programme, editor of “Climate Aotearoa, what’s happening & what we can do about it” Host: Rod Oram. Respondents: Prof Bronwyn Hayward, University of Canterbury and IPCCC member; Dr Hafsa Ahmed, Lincoln University.
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.
Safeguarding Workshop
Safeguarding is part of our normal parish life and is a requirement of the NZ Catholic Bishops Conference that everyone who carries out work for our church including employees and volunteers must do the introductory Safeguarding training. Our next workshop is this Sunday 25 June after the 9.30am Masses at Our Lady of Lourdes (will commence around 10.45am). This workshop will run for approximately 1.5 hours and will be facilitated by Matt Balm, Safeguarding Officer for the PN Diocese.
Blokes Morning Tea
Tuesday 27 June, 10.00 am in the Cathedral Lounge. Bring a friend.
Unity Singers – Free Concert
‘Songs from the Heart’ In the Regent Theatre, Palmerston North, Sunday 2 July 2023 at 2.00 pm. Everyone welcome!
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. For more information please phone Rose Semmens 021 153 4810. Next meeting 27 June in the Cathedral Lounge at 5.15 pm.
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 😊
St Peter’s College Open Night Invitation
Alpha Workshop/Program Invitation
Our Lady of Lourdes 1st Holy Communion Candidates
Congratulations to those who completed their 1st Holy Communion over the last few weeks at Our Lady of Lourdes.
Wishing you everlasting happiness, peace and joy.
Cathedral of the Holy Spirit 1st Holy Communion Candidates
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