25 August 2024
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday’s Readings
1st Reading –Joshua 24.1-2a, 15-17, 18b
2nd Reading –Ephesians 4.32 – 5.2, 21-32
Gospel Reading –John 6.53, 60-69
Responsorial Psalm – “Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.”
Eucharistic Acclamation –“We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again.”
We Pray For Our recently departed, RIP:
Noeline Greighton (22/8), Fr Denis O’Hagan SM14/08, Brian Tiejens, Peter Kelly (Auck.), Brian Brosnahan (3/08), Fr Jim Nicholas (Chch), 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 (4/07), Owen McCarthy (1/07).
Mass Intentions/Anniversaries:
Frank O’Brien (23/7), Colin Brown (29/7), Paula Brown (18/08), Josephine Robinson (30/07),Vern Hughes (10/08), Sheila Butler (17/07), Jane Obben (4/06), Jenny McArdle (26/07).
We Pray For those in our community who need our prayers: Martin Wall, 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, Chloe and May Young.
WHAT’S ON
Cathedral Annual General Meeting – 25 August 2024 following the 6pm Mass.
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
Perform a ritual of reconciliation with the Church itself. What has affected your relationship with the Church the most: that it has changed so much, or not enough? Ask for the ability to forgive, and pray for the gift of understanding.
KID’S CORNER
“But out of them all the Lord delivers him; he watches over all his bones. (Psalm 34: 20 – 21)
Newborn babies are tiny and fragile. Their bones are softer than ours. Would you believe they have more bones than adults? It’s true! Babies are born with over 300 bones, while adults have 206 bones. How can that be? Baby bones are made up mostly of a soft, bendable material called cartilage (KAR-till-edge). As babies grow, the cartilage grows stronger and gets replaced with bones. Those bones grow together and strengthen so that by the time you are an adult, your bones are fully grown. You’re halfway there right now – not a baby and not yet an adult. So take good care of your bones. God loves each and every one of them!
Creator God, thank you for … me! Amen.
NEWS & INFORMATION
- 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 lynette.chaplain@gmail.com
- 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 August-1 September. 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 16-20 December 2024. Email Nick.
Blokes morning Tea in the parish lounge on Tuesday at 10am. Please bring a friend with you.
The Annual General Meeting at the Cathedral Parish is being held in the Parsih lounge tonight after the 6pm mass. There is a copy of reports and agenda on-line for you to access or pick up a copy of the Booklet available in the foyer today.
Save the date” for the 2024 New Zealand Catholic Medical Association retreat Retreat Date: 15 & 16th November Location: Home of Compassion Wellington Details and registration: This link https://www.newzealandcatholicmedical.co.nz/2024-retreat-wellington Accommodation: On site with limited spaces (use booking ref BGRP- 21024) Schedule for event: List on the event page.
Our Lady of Lourdes Guild is having a presentation by Nicola Hosking, Community Stroke Advisor on 4th September at 2pm: We are happy to include non-members of the Guild as Stroke is New Zealand’s second single biggest killer. We will have a raffle and the usual flower competitions. Anne Odogwu 350 3081.
Divine Renovation Open House ‘Save the Date’ 22 & 23 November 2024:‘ Save the Date’ to the Divine Renovation Open House, being hosted by the Catholic Parish of New Plymouth. An ‘Open House’ is about building up your parish and your surrounding community and reigniting your passion for mission.
Māori Education Collection Sunday 25 August 2024: Māori Education is an investment for a vibrant, working, diverse, faith-filled New Zealand and your donation is an investment also.Successful educational outcomes for young Māori is good for all New Zealanders. We are blessed to host the nation’s two Catholic Māori Boarding Schools in our Diocese: Hato Pāora College and St Joseph’s Māori Girls’ College. In them, staff are successfully bringing about outstanding results in the students they nurture, teach and shape. It is timely also to thank the many people who support all sorts of families struggling to pay school attendance dues. Often this includes grandparents or retired parishioners who do their bit to help out. Many thanks for your anticipated generosity again this year, it is very much appreciated. There are also specially marked envelopes in the foyer, or alternatively please pay by direct credit (02 0630 0288037 01) your name as payee, and ‘Māori Ed’ as reference. Thank You.
St Vincent de Paul: Their food store is short of cereals, jam, honey and tinned veggies. Thank you for all your generous donations.
St Vinnie’s Op Shop: Still needing beds, winter bedding as well as clothing for all ages – thank you for your donations. We also continue to 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.
World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation 1st September
Pope Francis declared September 1 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation to be remembered each year in the church. This year the theme is – “To hope and act with Creation”. Please take this opportunity to pause and be grateful for the gift that God has given through the magnificence of Creation. Perhaps we could also pray and reflect on our role in honouring, preserving, and protecting that gift for all to enjoy.
Pope Francis’ message for 2024
Search under Prayer for Creation at www.vatican.va
ATTENTION: THIS CONCERT HAS BEEN MOVED ON 28 SEPTEMBER 2024.
Fill the World with Love | Music for the Soul and Spirit | Saturday 28 September, 7pm at the Cthedral of the Holy Spirit. Come along and experience an evening of music and song, featuring Kathi Craig Mnzm and Voices of Inspiration, Entry by Koha.
Foster Parent Information Evening: 9 September, 7pm Open Home Foundation Level , ETC Building, 142 The Square, Palmerston North. Come 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.
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
Free Parenting Courses: The Triple P Positive Parenting Programme at ACROSS has the following scheduled free 2-hour parenting courses coming up in Term 3 that parents/caregivers may be interested in: ‘Fears’(Helping parents support their children to overcome fears) Thursday 22nd August at 7pm. (In-person Venue: ACROSS office 294a Church St, Palmerston North)Friday 6th September 12:15pm (via Zoom)‘Cooperating with Instructions’(Teaching our children to listen and follow instructions and managing difficult behaviours)Friday 16th August at 12:00pm (via Zoom)Tuesday 20th August at 9:30am (in-person Venue: ACROSS office 294a Church St, Palmerston North) Thursday 19th September at 9:30am or 7pm (via Zoom) ‘Hassel-free Mealtimes’ (Supporting our children with learning good mealtime habits) Thursday 22nd August at 9:30am or 12:15pm (in-person Venue: ACROSS office 294a Church St, Palmerston North)Friday 23rd August at 9:30am (via Zoom) Friday 13th September at 9:30am or 12:15pm (either in-person or Zoom)‘Positive Parenting’(A general introduction to Positive Parenting strategies parents can choose from)Thursday 15th September at 12:15pm (in-person Venue: ACROSS office 294a Church St, Palmerston North)‘Bedtimes Routines’ Supporting our children to develop healthy, independent sleep patterns) Thursday 29th August at 9:30am or 12:30pm (via Zoom or in-person) Friday 27th September at 12:15pm (via Zoom)‘Toilet Training’(Supporting our children with toilet training) Thursday 5th September – 9:30am or 12:15am – (either Zoom or in-person) ‘Screentime’. Friday 23/8/24 at 12:15pm (In-person Venue: ACROSS office 294a Church St, Palmerston North) ‘Expressing Feelings without Aggression’ (Fighting & Aggression)(Helps caregivers teach children to interact positively and manage aggressive behaviours)Tuesday 27th August at 9:30am or 12:15pm (either Zoom or in-person).
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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