Church News 4 August 2024

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4 August 2024

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday’s Readings
1st Reading –Exodus 16.2-4, 12-15, 31a++
2nd Reading –Ephesians 4.17, 20-24
Gospel Reading –  John 6.24-35
Responsorial Psalm – “The Lord gave them bread from heaven.”
Eucharistic Acclamation –“We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again.”

 

We Pray For Our recently departed, RIP: Jacob Vijoy (Fr. Vijoy’s father-India, 1/8), Kabanda Blaise (Uganda), Maddi & Cat Scoon (29/07), Freda May O’Connor (7/27), Fr. Benito Velasco (died in the Philippines (Chch), Kevin Greer (7/20), Fr Maurice White, Noeline Atwood, Theo Van Duin (7/15), Colleen Coffin, Neil Burton (7/04), Owen McCarthy, Vincent Ronowicz, Jean Cameron, John Pye (17/06), Browyn Fleming, Fr Anton McLean (5/6/24Chch), Gail Stockman (30/5/24 – Whanganui), Ron O’Leary (22/5), June MacMillan (17/5), Kathryn Fraser (9/5), Br Kieran Fenn (fms, Akld); Donald (Sooty) McKecknie (26/5)

Mass Intentions/Anniversaries: Sheila Butler (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 (07/05), Jenny McArdle (26/07)

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

Cathedral Annual General Meeting – 25 August 2024 following the 6pm Mass. Please mark your diaries.

Hospitality of Cathedral – 1st Friday after the 12.05 pm Mass, we offer hospitality. Please bring some food to share.

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.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament of the Cathedral is on Monday-Friday, 7.30am to 9am and Friday, 6pm to 7pm.

 

PONDER

Take a refresher course in the corporal works of mercy: Feed the hungry. Give drink to the thirsty. Clothe the naked. Shelter the homeless. Visit the sick. Visit the imprisoned. Bury the dead. Reflect on ways to participate in these works regularly. “I am the Bread of Life. The person who aligns with me hungers no more and thirsts no more, ever.”

KID’S CORNER

What can we do to accomplish the works of God? (John 6: 28) 

Do you have a list of things to do each day? That’s helpful. But sometimes, our plans don’t go the way we, well … plan. That’s why it’s good to ask God, “What do you want me to do?” The answer may surprise you. Of course, God always wants you to do things like love others as you love yourself, pray and make good choices. But sometimes it’s not so much what you do, it’s who you are that matters. God is waiting for you to be the person God made you to be. That’s what faith is about. It’s not always thinking, planning and doing. It’s living what we believe. It’s about being Jesus for the world.

Jesus, transform my life! Amen.

 

NEWS & INFORMATION

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.

  1. Senior Youth Group is back on Thursdays at St Peters College Wherein Term 3!! Contact Justin ugonehigano@gmail.com
  2. Massey Mass and Meal resumes on Wednesdays. Contact Massey Chaplain Nick nwilson@pndiocese.org.nz
  3. UCOL Chaplain is Lynette van Hutten. Please contact her on van-hutten@ucol.ac.nz
  4. Young Church is going to The Send! See thesend.org.nz, which is about activating your missional call! Email Nick
  5. Young Church is going to Festival One, NZ’s biggest Christian music festival! Email Nick
  6. The Chaplain at St. Peters is Emma Whitson! Email her on whitsone@stpeterspn.school.nz
  7. LifeTeen Leadership Convention is 30/8-1/9. Book your ticket now at lifeteen.nz
  8. 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.

Archbishop Gabor Pinter has been appointed the new apostolic Nuncio to Aotearoa, New Zealand. He was born in Hungary and speaks many languages. He is currently the Apostolic Nuncio in Honduras and before that served many countries.

St Vincent de Paul:  Their food store is short of honey, jam, peanut butter, rice, and tinned veggies.  Thank you for all your generous donations.

St Vinnie’s Op Shop: They continue to need beds, winter bedding as well as clothing for all ages – thank you for your continued donations. We also have an immediate need for volunteers to relieve on the shop counter covering for those away on holiday. For more information on volunteer work and requests for need 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.

Our Lady of Lourdes Guild:  Next meeting Wednesday 7 August 1 30 pm. One of our members will speak about “A Short History : What decides what you wear?”. You can bring along a favourite garment or a photo to share. Online raffle usual flower comps and sales table. All welcome.

What Pro-Lifers Really Believe: Abortion and Human Dignity: Friday 9 August / Saturday 10 9am, Diocesan Centre, 33 Amesbury St. P Nth. Four sessions with guest speaker Brendan Malone, who wil unpack the key ethical principles that underpin the pro-life moral case against abortion. Supper provided, doors open 6.15pm. Register using link  HTTPS://WWW.SURVEYMONKEY.COM/R/CNQHFVY,or email: vflpalmerstonnorth@gmail.com

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 MOVED ON 28 SEPTEMBER 2024.

Fill the World with Love | Music for the Soul and Spirit | Saturday 28 September, 7:30 pm 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

Foster Parent Information Evening: 9 September, 7pm Open Home Foundation Level , ETC Building, 142 The Square, Palmerston NorthCome and learn more about how you can support tamariki and whanau in the valuable ministry here in the Manawatu! To register, please contact Jo at 021404236 or Jo.Berringtonhince@ohf.org.nz. Light Supper provided.

Hato Pāora College: 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

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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