28 July 2024
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday’s Readings
1st Reading –2 Kings 4.42-44
2nd Reading –Ephesians 4.1-6
Gospel Reading – John 6.1-15
Responsorial Psalm – “You open your hand to feed us, Lord; you answer all our needs.”
Eucharistic Acclamation –“When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again.””
We Pray For Our recently departed, RIP: Kevin Greer(RIP 7/20), Fr Maurice White (RIP), Noeline Atwood (RIP), Theo Van Duin (RIP 7/15), Colleen Coffin (RIP), Neil Burton (RIP 7/04), Owen McCarthy (RIP), Vincent Ronowicz (RIP), Jean Cameron (RIP 18/06), John Pye (RIP 17/06), Browyn Fleming (RIP), Fr Anton McLean (RIP 5/6/24 – Chch), Gail Stockman (RIP 30/5/24 – Whanganui), Ron O’Leary (22/5), June MacMillan (17/5), Kathryn Fraser (9/5), Br Kieran Fenn (fms, Akld) and Donald (Sooty) McKecknie (26/5)
Mass Intentions/Anniversaries:
Sheila Butler (A 17/7), Jane Obben (4/6), James Obben (25/5), Darwin Nelson (25/5), John Meyer (19/05), Adim Odogwu (13/05), Peter Conlon (8/5), Norm Foley (7/5)
We Pray For those in our community who need our prayers:
Janet Anderson, Rebecca Foote, His Excellency Archbishop Novatus Rugambwa, Belinda Blackler, Ann Toomey, Peter Waldron, Patricia Lowe, Maurice McDonald, Mikulas Oros, Rod and Mary Bennett, Betty Donaldson, Sr Helena Fouhy, Dianne Jordan, Sonya Jordan, Angela Marlow, Michael and Mary O’Connor, Maurice Takarangi, Gye Beehre, Peter Angland and May Young.
WHAT’S ON
Notice to Our Lady of Lourdes Parishioners – Meeting with Bishop John: You are invited to attend a meeting with Bishop John Adams on Friday 26 July 2024, at 5.30 pm in the foyer at OLOL parish, or after the 10.00 am Mass on Wednesday 31 July 2024. Bishop John will listen to the people’s hopes and fears of this community in light of Fr Joe Grayland remaining in Germany. If you are unable to attend the meeting please feel free to contact the Bishop’s office by email on bishop-pa@pndicoese.org.nz
Cathedral Annual General Meeting – 25 August 2024 following the 6pm Mass. Please mark your diaries.
Palmerston North Young Adult Ministry – During the term(s), Mass at Massey is happening on Wednesdays at 12:05, the Centre (opposite the bus stop). All Welcome.
Wednesday Evening Rosary – Wednesday evenings at 5pm, you are invited to pray the Rosary. For further information, contact Ian Sutherland 06- 356-7555.
Shining Stars (Pre-School Music Group) – Thursday mornings (during school terms) starting at 9:30am in the Cathedral Lounge. Come along for music fun, followed by morning tea and play.
Praying the Sunday Gospel is held every Friday in the Parish Office Meeting Room at 11.00 am. This is a time for quiet contemplation and reflection on the Gospel.
Please NOTE: Due to changing pastoral needs and requests there will be a ‘Workers’ Mass at 5.30pm on Tuesdays at the Cathedral. We will trial this scheduled Mass for the next 4 – 6 weeks, to see if it meets the needs of our community and is attended. We will trial this scheduled Mass for the next 4 – 6 weeks, to see if it meets the needs of our community Tuesday mass 10am at OLOL.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament of the Cathedral is on Monday-Friday, 7.30am to 9am and Friday, 6pm to 7pm.
PONDER
Time to lighten the load! Identify one element in your life – a relationship, attitude, behaviour – that chronically keeps you from progressing on the spiritual journey. Take steps to reconcile, heal, and move forward. “Don’t think you need a lot of extra equipment for this. You are the equipment. No special appeals for funds. Keep it simple.
KID’S CORNER
Hear the Word of the Lord … (Jeremiah 7: 2)
Jeremiah was a prophet who lived hundreds of years before Jesus came. Jeremiah shared the words that God spoke to him. He called people to turn back to God and do the right thing in their lives.
You hear God speaking in your life when you go to Mass. When you hear the lector, deacon or priest say the words “the word of the Lord” and “the Gospel of the Lord,” you can know that it is truly God speaking to you right where you are. When you next go to Mass, pay close attention to the words you hear in the readings. What is God saying to you?
Loving God, open my heart to hear you speaking in my life. Amen.
NEWS & INFORMATION
CONGRATULATIONS to BISHOP OWEN DOLAN who celebrated 70 years of ordination to the priesthood last Sunday.
Safeguarding: If you are a volunteer in any of our parishes and have not yet attended a safeguarding workshop, the next two sessions are being held on:
| Sunday 4 August at 11am | Our Lady of Lourdes | OLOL Gathering Area |
For further information please email the office office@pncathedral.org.nz.
- Senior Youth Group is back on Thursdays at St Peters College Wherein Term 3!! Contact Justin ugonehigano@gmail.com
- Massey Mass and Meal resumes on Wednesdays. Contact Massey Chaplain Nick nwilson@pndiocese.org.nz
- UCOL Chaplain is Lynette van Hutten. Please contact her on van-hutten@ucol.ac.nz
- Young Church is going to The Send! See thesend.org.nz, which is about activating your missional call! Email Nick
- Young Church is going to Festival One, NZ’s biggest Christian music festival! Email Nick
- The Chaplain at St. Peters is Emma Whitson! Email her on whitsone@stpeterspn.school.nz
- LifeTeen Leadership Convention is 30/8-1/9. Book your ticket now at lifeteen.nz
- Young Catholic Leader 2024 is a servant leadership programme for year 12 students returning to school for Year 13. Dates are Dec 16-20, 2024. Email Nick.
Next Sunday 7.30 am Mass: will be followed by a light breakfast at the parish lounge. All are welcome.
An invitation to stretch your horizons and join Wings to Soar with faith. At 1 pm in the diocesan offices Rooms 1 & 2 today, Sunday 28 July. For those who have signed up and those who wish to and are curious; A way to deepen faith in the safety of small groups – across generations & cultures. It could be the next step after Alpha but it is not necessary to have done Alpha.
To celebrate PN Religious Diversity Day on Saturday 3 August 1 pm – 3 pm: Please join us in planting natives in Edwards Pit Park (entrance is at 637 Featherson St.). Bring water bottles, gardening tools, gloves and sturdy footwear. Afternoon tea will be provided. PN Interfaith Group Invitation.
St Vincent de Paul: Their food store is short of honey, jam, peanut butter, soup, rice and tinned veggies. Thank you for all your generous donations.
St Vinnie’s Op Shop: We continue to need winter bedding as well as clothing for all ages – thank you for your continued donations. We also need more volunteers who typically help at our shop once a week for a 3 hour shift. All applications for need or more information on volunteer work Ph 06 357 6779.
St Peter’s Lunchtime Concert -Tuesday 6th August: A lunchtime concert at St Peter’s Anglican Church Terrace End on Tuesday 6th August at 12.15- 12.45pm features a piano recital by the extremely talented Chris Dann with a programme that includes a couple of J. Bach pieces, Paganini Caprice/Rachmaninoff’s variation and more. Come and enjoy a fantastic musical interlude in your day. Tea and coffee were provided. A koha would be appreciated.
PN Voice for Life AGM: Sunday, 18 August at 1pm in Gathering Area Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 197 Broadway. Guest Speaker Bishop John Adams. All welcome. Contact vflpalmerstonnorth@gmail.com for more information or Kathy 06 325 8066.
ATTENTION: THIS CONCERT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Fill the World with Love | Music for the Soul and Spirit:Saturday 3 August, 7:30pm at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit. Come along and experience an evening of music and song. Featuring Kathi Craig Mnzm & Voices of Inspiration, with special guest Marla Kavanaugh, star of the Edinburgh Tattoo! Entry by koha.
A Taste of Theology Lecture | Te Kupenga Catholic Theological College
Te Kupenga Catholic Theological College is holding its fifth lecture in the series, A Taste of Theology. Topic is titled “What is Philosophy? A short introduction to the fascinations and frustrations of philosophical questioning”. Speaker is Rev Dr John Owens, sm, on Tuesday, 06 August 2024 from 5:30-6:30pm on Zoom. For a fee of $60 you get access to all 9 courses in this lecture series and join the remaining live sessions. Go to www.tekupenga.ac.nz/tasteoftheology to register.
Hearts Aflame Catholic Summer School | 3 – 12 Jan 2025 Hearts Aflame Catholic Summer School is back again this summer with ten days of world-class lectures, uplifting prayer and authentic community! Registrations are NOW OPEN: we sell out fast so be in quick! Visit heartsaflame.org.nz to register or find out more: Open day on 16 August or contact office@hatopaora.school.nz
Hato Pāora College: Open day on 16 August or contact office@hatopaora.school.nz
20yr Celebration St Albans : Celebrating 20yrs since the opening of the new St Albans Church building. 27-28 July; 7pm (Sat) and 10am (Sun); Venue: St. Albans Preysbyterian Church – 339 Albert St PN; Contact/RSVP |office@stalbans.org.nz or Ph 06 357 9411.
Hato Pāora College: Open day on 16 August or contact office@hatopaora.school.nz
Free Parenting Courses: The Triple P Positive Parenting team at ACROSS Te Kotahitanga O Te Wairua are running a number of free courses including: Fears & Self Esteem for Under 6 yr olds (A three-part course) (3 x 2-hour sessions) (Helping parents support their children to overcome fears and gain confidence); Cooperating with Instructions (2-hours) (Helping parents teach their children to cooperate and managing difficult behaviours); Bedtime Routines (2-hours) (Helping parents develop healthy, independent sleep patterns for their children); Mealtimes (2-hours) (Helping parents teach their children good mealtime habits and manage mealtime problems); Fighting & Aggression (2-hours) (Helping parents teaching their children to interact positively and manage aggressive behaviours) Toilet Training (Helping parents support their children with toilet training). Interested parents can complete the form at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/t0vw5xxqLy?origin=lprLink or phone 06 356 7486 | 0800 ACROSS (227 677) or visit their website www.across.org.nz. More information can be found on our noticeboard.
CAR PARKING AROUND THE CATHEDRAL:
There are ample spaces around the back of the Cathedral for use when attending Mass at the Cathedral. Please:
- During the week, all um-numbered car parks can be used.
- During the weekend, all parks both numbered and unnumbered can be used.
- Please DO NOT park on the grass.
If you work close by and would like to lease a car park for the working week, please contact Wendy on accounts@pncathedral.org.
For Sale – Items available to purchase are located in the Cathedral foyer and/or OLOL foyer (by the TV). Please place your money in the slot provided. Thank you.
Tui Motu – $7.00
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