6 October 2024
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday’s Readings
1st Reading –Genesis 2.18-24
2nd Reading –Hebrews 2.9-11
Gospel Reading – Mark 10.2-16
Responsorial Psalm – “May the Lord bless us all the days of our lives.”
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:
Louraine Nilsson, Josefina Serrano (Philippines), Sister Kathleen Fitzsimmons RSM (CHCH), Janice Mary Dowd (10/9), Bernadette Mary Humphrey (18/9), Maureen Murphy (1/9), Brendan Kavanagh (Hawera), Lynne Keogh (6/9), Vincent (Vinnie) William Carroll (1/9), Bishop Denis Browne (1/9), Maurice Dolan (31/8), Elisa Nuñez(Philippines), Teresita Sta. Ana,(Philippines), Anna Feldberg (24/8), Noeline Creighton (22/8), Fr Denis O’Hagan S.M. 14/08, Brian Tiejens, Peter Kelly (Auck.), Fr Jim Nicholas (Chch), Jacob Vijoy (Fr. Vijoy’s father-India, 1/8)
Mass Intentions/Anniversaries:
Rosie Frost (26/9), Bert Frost (5/10), Shona Gilligan (11/9), Siemyin Rattanachatree, Cheryle & Megan Hunter (17/8), Raymond Paul Walduogel (31/10), Frank O’Brien (23/7), Colin Brown (29/7), Paula Brown (18/8)
We Pray For those in our community who need our prayers:
Belinda Blackler, Nicky Burmeister, Martin Wall, Ann Toomey, Peter Waldron, Patricia Lowe, Janet Anderson, 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 Young and May Young.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be hospitality this Sunday in the Cathedral Lounge.
WHAT’S ON
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.
Our Lady of Lourdes Mass Time Vigil is 5.30 pm Sunday, 9.30 am Wednesday-Friday, 10am Friday Rosary, 9.30 am Reconciliation after Mass & Exposition.
Cathedral of Holy Spirit Mass Time is Sunday 7.30 am, 9.30 am and 6pm. Tuesday – Friday, 12.05 pm, Tuesday 5.30 pm and Saturday 9 am.
From Dividing to Uniting
(Mark 10: 2 – 16)
The people brought children to Jesus, hoping that he might bless them. The disciples shooed them off. But Jesus was irate and let them know it: “Don’t push these children away. Don’t ever get between them and me. These children are at the very centre of life in the kingdom. Mark this: Unless you accept God’s kingdom in the simplicity of a child, you’ll never get in.” Then, gathering the children up in his arms, he laid his hands of blessing on them. (Mark 10: 13 – 16)
There are all kinds of ways to divide up the people of the world. We can divide them in half by gender or into a handful of races and colours. Or we can divide them into countries, ethnic groups, or languages. We can divide them by class, sexual orientation, political party, or aesthetic sensibility if we prefer. We can slice up the world according to economics: rich and poor works well in most places. There are the happy and the unhappy; this generation or that; saints or sinners. Or we can just use the simple compartments “us” and “them,” and add whoever we want to each box.
We can, and do, divide the world’s people into lots of little categories, each of which contains an implicit judgment on who they are. Jesus represents the opposite impulse. He doesn’t dismiss children as irrelevant. He doesn’t champion a man’s rights over a woman’s in marriage. He doesn’t put religious people in one corner, and sinners in another. Jesus presents love as the binding force which holds everyone together, rich and poor, men and women, slave and free. Can we change our way of thinking, from dividing to uniting?
Who are the “us” and “them” in your community, and how can you resist this attitude?
PRAY
Sacred Presence, from a world of injustice and pain, brokenness and frailty we come seeking your grace, longing to be enfolded by love. We seek to be challenged by Jesus’ teachings and the faithful witness of our ancestors in faith. We long to be shaped and formed into a compassionate faith community. Amen.
Ponder
Practice interrupting your life for the children in your midst. Treat the opposite sex with patience and openness. Prepare a place in your life for those who are different from you. “Unless you accept God’s kingdom in the simplicity of a child, you’ll never get in”.
KID’S CORNER
For you shall eat the fruit of your handiwork. (Psalm 128: 2)
Ben’s older sister Linda is always on her phone. So, when her mum asked Linda to sprinkle lots of cinnamon on the sliced apples they were baking, Linda was still looking at her phone as she mumbled, “Sure.” Later, everyone tasted the baked apples. Yuck! Linda used lots of red pepper, not cinnamon!
When we’re careless and make mistakes, no one is happy. God wants us to care about the work we do – our handiwork. Today, do small chores carefully. You’ll be helping your family in big ways!
God living among us, help me in my work and play. Amen.
Celebration of the Cathedral – 100 years! Thank you to those who have signed up to help with the celebrations. If you would like to help as a volunteer during the Jubilee celebrations, please put your name down on the boards are in the foyer for you to complete.
Sponsorship: Any contributions towards sponsorship would be gracefully reserved. Please use envelopes distributed last Sunday or pick up one today or else contribute online. Thank you!
NEWS & INFORMATION
YOUTH
- Junior Youth Group is back! Alternating Tues & Thurs at St Peters College Whare in Term 4!! Year 6-9. Contact Justin ugonehigano@gmail.com for more info!
- 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
- 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.
Youth Group – Junior Youth Group: There is junior youth group @ St. Peter’s College Whare. This youth group is from Year6-9 All are welcome. Email Justin for more information! ugonehigano@g
Interfaith
Interfaith relations is an important aspect of our Catholic life and work. The Palmerston North Interfaith Group works together to foster friendship between people of other faiths, working towards social cohesion and whakawhānaungatanga in our space. Since Vatican II, Interfaith Dialogue has such an importance that it has its own designated Vatican Dicastery. We are running visits to various sacred spaces in our area. All are welcome to come along and visit these spaces. If you are interested in finding out more about Interfaith collaboration, friendship and work here in Palmy, please talk to Julie Randall or Nick Wilson.
Interfaith dialogue is Catholic kaupapa. The PN Interfaith group is running a fun art and craft session to learn about the different people of faith around us. So brings the kids along to this school holiday programme at the Palmerston North Library. See https://citylibrary.pncc.govt.nz/whats-on/activity/interfaith-arts-and-craft-session
The Send: Activate your Missional Call! We are going to The Send! The send is a national animation of the Great Commissioning from Matthew 28. Feeling sluggy with living your discipleship – then The Send is for you!! Expressions of interest to Nick. Tickets are limited. More at www.thesend.org.nz
Calling all young musicians!: Festival One is New Zealand’s biggest and premier Christian Music festival. See some international and local acts on the stages of this festival! Powerful Christian witness! We are taking two vans of young people in late Jan 2025. Year 9-13. Expressions of interest to Nick!
Lifeteen Aotearoa Summercamp 2025: We are taking people to this awesome camp in mid Jan 2025! Only 270 places nationwide. Year 9-13. So, if you want in, get an expression of interest to Nick ASAP!
Pope Francis’ message for 2024: Search under Prayer for Creation at www.vatican.va
Annual Mass to celebrate Jubilees of Priestly Ordination: Everyone is invited to the Mass which will be celebrated on Tuesday 29 October at 12.05 pm in the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Palmerston North, with Bishop John Adams presiding. Those celebrating Jubilees this year are Deacon Danny Karatea (10 years), Fr Barry Scannell SM (30 years), Fr Percy Kimble SM (50 years), Fr Nicho Verkley OCSO (50 years), Bishop Owen Dolan (70 years). Congratulations and blessings to all our Jubilarians!
Bloke’s morning tea: 10 am Tuesday. Manawatu Golf Club. Centennial drive. All welcome.
Ladies’ Movie Afternoon, 1.30 pm, come to the parish office: The movie is “Salmon fishing in the Yemen”: A sheikh enlists the help of a fishery expert, to start salmon fishing in Yemen.
The Rosary will be prayed at the Cathedral at 3pm on Friday 13 September, and again on Sunday 13 October to commemorate the Apparitions of Our Lady at Fatima. For further information contact Ian Sutherland Ph 06-3567555.
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.
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.
St Vincent de Paul: Our food store is short of marmite, tinned veggies and rice. Thank you for all your generous donations.
St Vinnie’s Op Shop: We have a continuing need for permanent volunteers (3 hour shifts), men’s shoes in good condition, knitting wool, cutlery and pots/pans – thank you for your donations. For more information on volunteer work and requests for need Ph 06 357 6779.
PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE: 30 May – 15 June 15 2025 (Tentative Dates) Medjugorje is not just a pilgrimage, it’s an immersion experience into a rhythm of prayer; in a setting steeped in the Lord’s peace. This past month, the apparition site of Medjugorje was approved by the Vatican; “parishioners are called to believe and to visit.” Having now experienced 2 pilgrimages to Medjugorje myself, I’m experiencing a calling to bring others to this Holy place. If you have heard, been curious, or know nothing about Medjugorje, perhaps you are praying for a conversion of heart for someone, or you are wanting to deepen your own commitment to prayer life; then Mary is extending an invitation to you to come to Medjugorje. I will be taking a small group (10-12) on a 10 day experience of prayer, joy and peace. This will not be a holiday nor a sightseeing adventure. It will be a full pilgrimage with immersion into Daily Mass, Daily Adoration, Prayer, Rosary, Reflection and Fasting. A once in a lifetime opportunity to say“YES” to deepening your relationship with Mary and Jesus. If you would like to join this pilgrimage, or find out more details/costings call me on 027 3250 169. I am praying you will respond to Mary’s calling.
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
Sister Eveleen Retreat House may need you!! – Vacancy for a Live-In Host: Interested in serving God through the gift of hospitality?? We have a vacancy for a Live-in Retreat House Host (RHH), paid 10 hours a week, accommodation provided. The RHH works with the Director to provide a hospitable welcome to guests and a presence at the house when the Director has left for the day. Please see our website for more info or get in touch with us enquiry@sistereretreat.com
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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