29 October 2023
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday’s Readings
1st Reading – Exodus 22:21-27
2nd Reading – 1 Thessalonians 1: 5c-10
Gospel Reading – Matthew 22:34-40
Responsorial Psalm: “I love you, Lord, my strength.”
Eucharistic Acclamation – We proclaim your death O Lord, and profess your Resurrection, until you come again.
Marriage Anniversary Congratulations to our happy couples:
Trevor and Teresa Gillbanks celebrating 50 years of marriage, joined together as one 20 October 1973
Joan and Bernard Letts celebrating 60 years of marriage, joined together as one 26 October 1963
We Pray For Our deceased
RIP: Paulina Rivera (22/10), Kathleen (Kath) Keenan (20/10), Reginald (Reg) Keogh (18/10), Terry Walshe (6/10)
Mass Intentions/Anniversaries
Rosie Frost (A26/9), Bert Frost (A5/10)
We pray for those in our community who need our prayers:
Judith Wall, Dianne Jordan, Willow TePaki, Maurice Takarangi, Sr Helena Fouhy, Tim and Mary Bennett and Betty Donaldson
Praying the Sunday Gospel is held every Friday in the Cathedral Lounge at 11.00 am. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Please note that due to the scaffolding and roof repairs, there will be no hospitality today, after Mass.
Thank you Our Lady of Lourdes for your support while the Cathedral was closed. To express our appreciation, the Cathedral will host morning tea Sunday 5 November after 9:30am mass.
World Mission Sunday – World Mission Sunday is a moment of grace to express solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Christ who are living in situations of poverty, violence and oppression. Today, 29 October, we collect the envelopes that were distributed last week after mass. Everything you give will be donated to Missio Aotearoa, an organization that generates spiritual, material and financial support for those working in mission and Third World territories. Your donation will help missionaries worldwide continue their work. If you did not receive an envelope and want to help, there are envelopes available in the foyer.
How can we open our Cathedral again safely? A priority of Bishop John and the team is to get our Cathedral open as soon as possible. Unfortunately, due to the number of incidents over recent years and the fire this year, we need to ensure that we keep our parish home safe. It has been decided that we need volunteer ‘vergers’ – someone to welcome parishioners, the Palmerston North community and visitors when the Cathedral is open. We ask parishioners to volunteer for this role. The open hours of the Cathedral will depend on how many we can get to volunteer. If you have an hour or two each week, can assist with this or need more information, please contact the parish office (357-2891 or 027-4408544).
Holy Rosary Celebration
Tuesday, 31 October at 6:30pm, there will be a special gathering at the Cathedral to celebrate the conclusion of Holy Rosary month. We will celebrate with a procession around the Cathedral while reciting the rosary. A Mass and potluck dinner will follow. Please bring a plate to share. Everyone is most welcome.
Bereavement Mass – Wednesday, 8 November at 7pm, OLOL. This is when we gather together to remember our loved ones who have passed, especially those in the last 12 months. You are welcome to bring along a photo of your loved one to put on the memorial table. Please bring a plate of food to share for supper afterwards.
Diocesan Library – There is a plethora of books for Catholic study and reading available for your enjoyment and inspiration in the Diocesan Library. For your convenience, during the month of November, there will be personnel manning the library on Tuesdays to Fridays 10:30am until 11:45am. We would be very happy if you were to come and use this time, space and valuable resources. Please access and check in through the Parish office.
Common Grace Aotearoa – 10-12 November at Ngatiawa River Monastery, Kapiti Coast. A nationwide community of Christians come together to share and pray about causes/campaigns close to our hearts. Topics planned so far include Faith in government work, Maori language petition, Matike Mai, climate activism and media engagement. Is this something you might like to come along to? If so, for more information visit
https://www.facebook.com/events/1357436628526469/?ref=newsfeed or please email Kate Day kate@commongrace.nz
“Knowing my Place” an autobiography by Bishop Peter Cullinane. Bishop Peter will be available after mass for those wishing to purchase a copy of his autobiography ($20 each) on:
Sunday, 5 November 9:30am mass at Our Lady of Lourdes, PN
Sunday, 12 November 9:30am mass at The Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, PN
Salutations from Father Joe Grayland
Father Joe has updated us on his sabbatical. He has recently been on retreat in France, near Lyon. Then to Rome with a visit to the Vatican. When he first left New Zealand, he had a seminar in Ireland before continuing his journey. He is presently at Tuebingen University as a guest lecturer on Theology. He sends his regards to you all!
Volunteers Needed – Are you able to help? The Cathedral is looking for new people to help with two of our important ministries – cleaning the Cathedral and Children’s Liturgy at 9.30am Mass. If you feel called to do either of these things, please contact Meg de Joux (Pastoral Assistant) at pastoral.admin@pncathedral.org.nz or phone her on 021 965 974. “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another” (1 Peter, 4:10)
St Vincent de Paul (The Vinnies)
Informal meeting for all interested in the work of the Society, please join us on Tuesday, 31 October at 7pm in the Cathedral Lounge.
St Vinnie’s Op Shop
We are still in need of children’s toys and games; Queen and Double beds and furniture.
Mark your Calendars:
November is designated as a special month, to pray for and remember those who have died. The month begins with:
The feast of All Saints – Wednesday, 1 November at 7:30am and 12:05pm in the Cathedral and 10am and 7pm Our Lady of Lourdes
The feast of Holy Souls – Thursday, 2 November at 7:30am and 12:05pm in the Cathedral and 10am and 7pm Our Lady of Lourdes
For remembrance of your loved ones, during the month of November, there will be a box ‘Holy Souls’ and forms that you can fill out with your deceased loved one’s name(s) located in the gathering area of the Cathedral and Our Lady of Lourdes.
St Peter’s Lunchtime Concert – Tuesday, 7 November at 12:15pm. Featuring the extremely talented pianist Crystal Yuan performing a programme of Brahams: Intermezzo in C# minor, Bethoven: Sonata in Eb Opus 31 nr.3 and Debussy: Reflections in water. Everyone is welcome, tea and coffee provided. A koha would be appreciated.
Sacred Heart Parish Eketahuna is celebrating 125 years on Sunday, 26 November with mass at 5:30pm. Come join in the celebration with finger food, drinks and cutting of the cake following mass. For catering purposes, if you will join us please reply by Friday, 17 November to Margaret 06 375 8416 or Eketawere@slingshot.co.nz
Priests’ Jubilee Mass will be held on Tuesday, 28 November at 12:05pm at the Cathedral. Please join us.
Palmerston North Youth Ministry
Junior Youth Group (Years 6-8 students): Friday, 27 October at 5:30 – 7pm, the Diocesan Centre. Bring a friend, lots of goodies and snacks throughout the night not to mention the fun games and icebreakers we play. If you are Year 6 and going to St Peter’s next year, this would a great event to meet some new friends for 2024! For more information contact Tausilia McClutchie, Parish Youth Minister on 021 509 439 or tmcclutchie@pndiocese.og.nz
LifeTeen Summer Camp, 18-22 January 2024 – To register for a space, please email Tausilia tmcclutchie@pndiocese.org.nz Registration closes the end of October.
Young Catholic Leader Student Registration 2023 – We invite Year 12 students entering Year 13 in 2024, who are interested in developing special servant leadership skills, to register for this programme. Registration closes Thursday, 16 November. For more information, go to https://pndiocese.org.nz/young-catholics/young. If you know of a Year 12 student that would be interested, please have them contact Nick nwilson@pndiocese.org.nz.
Festival One, the biggest Christian music festival in NZ is happening again 25 -28 January 2024. To secure your ticket, contact Nick nwilson@pndiocese.org.nz The longer you wait, the more expensive it becomes….
Are you a student at Massey? We gather for liturgy and food on Wednesdays at the Centre. Contact Nick.
Are you a student at UCOL? Look out for Free Pancake Wednesdays in the Atrium!
Palmy Young Catholics – Mark your diary and remember, all 18-35 yr olds are invited to join us each Sunday, (after the 6pm mass) at 7:15pm in the Cathedral lounge. It is a great opportunity to meet other like-minded people, form new friendships and get involved.
Palmy Young Catholics are also looking for more people to help participate in providing future hospitality. If you have any suggestions about this, please contact Fr Vijay Dungdung.
Te Kupenga – Catholic Theological College is accepting enrolments for 2024. Enrolments will close Friday, 24 November. Programmes offered are Bachelor of Divinity, Graduate Diploma in Theology, NZ Diploma and Certificate in Christian Studies. To learn more about the programmes, go to www.tekupenga.ac.nz/programmes
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For Sale Magazines in CHS and OLOL
The new 2024 Columban Calendars will be going on sale in November, $12.oo ea.
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.