3 March 2024
3rd Sunday of Lent
Sunday’s Readings
1st Reading – Exodus 20:1-17
2nd Reading – I Corinthians 1:18, 22-25++
Gospel Reading – John 2:13-25
Responsorial Psalm – “Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.”
Eucharistic Acclamation –“Save us, Savior of the World, for by your Cross and Resurrection you have set us free.”
We Pray For Our deceased
RIP: Charlie McCormack (17/2), Glenys Prosser (14/2), Fr Laurie Whiting (SM) (12/2), Sr John Bosco RSJ (27/1), Thomas (Tom) Butson (18/1), Mary Burton (14/1), Jurgen Schneider (9/1), and Margaret Maher
Mass Intentions/Anniversaries
Terence Leamy (29/2), Barney O’Connor (25/2), Therese Matson(12/2), Letitia Wapp (6/2), Gordon Cruden (28/1), Kevin Webb (23/1) and Ian Matson (13/12)
We pray for those in our community who need our prayers:
His Excellency Archbishop Novatus Rugambwa, Belinda Blackler, 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, Willow TePaki, May Young and Judith Wall
OF SPECIAL INTEREST THIS LENTEN SEASON:
Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament – Cathedral – Monday – Friday 7:30am – 9am and OLOL – Friday, after 10am Mass until 12noon.
Morning Prayer – Cathedral – Tuesday – Friday 8:30am – 8:45am
Stations of the Cross – Friday evenings 6-7pm at the Cathedral.
RCIA 1st Scrutiny – Sunday, March 3 at 6pm Mass. Please note that readings for the Scrutiny will be from Year A.
Please pray for our RCIA candidates and catechumenates as they prepare to become Catholic at this year’s Easter Vigil: Reuben Anderson, Steven Bachler, Stacey McKenzie, Barbara Morgan, Jacob Quintas and Ben Schmidt.
Third Sunday in Lent, Sunday March 3 – The National Liturgy Office has published readings, prayers and homily suggestions for this coming Sunday, March 3, the Third Sunday in Lent. Go here: https://www.nlo.org.nz/…/media…/lent-2024-week-three/ “Whereas those who serve idols become like them, mute, blind, deaf and immobile, the poor of spirit are open and ready: a silent force of good that heals and sustains the world.” — Pope Francis Lenten Message 2024.
Caritas Lenten Reflection Programme – the next session is Tuesday, March 5 at 7pm, Cathedral Lounge. All are welcome! Please come along and join our group and make the most of this Lenten Season. The theme this year is, “The Time is Now! Ko Tenei tonu te Wai!”
If you are unable to attend the Lenten groups and in lieu of the usual book distribution, you can access the material online for individual/family reflection: https://www.caritas.org.nz/lent-resources
24 Hours for the Lord – At St Mary’s Church, 69 Ruahine Street, Friday, March 8 after the 9:00am Mass until Saturday, March 9 the 9:00am Mass. This is a special time to spend with the Lord and at the end there will be time for meditation. Parish committees and family groups are invited to reserve a time slot by signing up on the sign-up sheet, on the noticeboard, foyer St Mary’s Church.
Rite II Citywide Reconciliation – Tuesday, March 19 at 7pm, Cathedral.
Good Friday Pilgrimage 2024 – Friday, March 29 starting at 12’noon at the Cathedral. Join Christians from many different churches in PN and walk the journey of the cross on Good Friday this coming Easter. The pilgrimage will walk through the city, making five stops along the route for brief times of reflection and prayer. The walk will finish at Gateways CF, Church St, at around 2.30pm, with hot cross buns and a drink. You can join the walk at any point during the pilgrimage. All are welcome to come together as Jesus’ church, witnessing to the wondrous grace of Christ’s sacrifice for humanity. A more detailed itinerary with information will be available closer to the day. This Pilgrimage is being organized on behalf of the Palmerston North Christian Leaders Association (PNCLA).
News and Information
Ministries at the Cathedral – Presently we are refreshing all the ministries at the Cathedral, beginning with the Liturgical ministries. If you would like to become involved in any ministry, especially a Liturgical ministry (Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, Reader, Mass Coordinator, etc.), please register online at https://kotahiano.infoodle.com/f/CHSVolunteerSignUp or contact the Parish Office this week. Workshops will be held to update everyone on new procedures. Be sure not to miss this opportunity to become more involved in our community!
Information Update – All parishioners are requested to ensure that their mailing address and/or email are current or updated with the Parish Office. This will ensure that all donation/tax receipts will be sent to the correct location/email address. If you need to update any of your information please use this link and complete the action online: https://kotahiano.infoodle.com/f/InformationUpdate
Cathedral Open Hours – Monday through Friday 7:30am to 1pm.
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) from 9:30am in the Cathedral Lounge. Come along for music fun, followed by morning tea and play.
Praying the Gospel is held every Friday in the Cathedral Lounge at 11.00 am. This is a time for quiet contemplation and reflection on the Gospel.
First Friday of the Month – After midday Mass, there will be hospitality and fellowship. Please bring a dish to share and meet new parishioners.
Diocesan Library – Will be manned again on Tuesdays and Fridays 10:30am until 11:45am. Come and see the plethora of books available for your enjoyment and inspiration. Please access and check-in to the Library through the Parish Office.
St Vincent de Paul Society, Request for Assistance – An elderly person we are helping needs someone who would be interested in doing 2 hours of basic housework a fortnight. Services will be paid for. Contact Rose Semmens, if interested, C 021 153 4810
St Vinnie’s Op Shop – Is in need of a set of bunk beds to assist a grandparent who is caring for grandchildren. We, also, need furniture and books of all kinds – time to clean out the bookshelves! Please phone the shop, 06 357 6779 for any help you may need.
Te Kahu o te Ora: A Consistent Ethic of Life – The landmark new Catholic bishops’ teaching document has been reprinted and is available for $3 each. To order a copy or copies, send an email with your name, the name of your parish school or organization (as appropriate), your postal address and the number of copies that you require to communications@nzcbc.org.nz with “Te Kahu o te Ora” in the subject line. You will be invoiced with your delivered order. NZCBC President and Bishop of Auckland Stephen Lowe says the bishops want every Catholic to read Te Kahu o te Ora, “We are confident that reflecting on the document will foster hope-filled conversations that will lead to attitudinal change and positive action towards a better world in which all life is consistently treasured and protected.” Read more about the document and look at electronic copies of it here:https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/tekahu/
Fr David Dowling appointed Rector of Holy Cross Seminary – Father David Dowling has been appointed as the new rector of Holy Cross Seminary in Auckland. Fr David is at present the Human Formator at Holy Cross. He will take over the role in April from the present Interim Rector, Bishop Emeritus Colin Campbell. Fr David is a priest of the Archdiocese of Wellington whose priestly journey began when he entered Holy Cross in 2001 after a career as a Customs officer. Fr David is committed as Rector to following the example of Pope Francis in cultivating the joy of the Gospel with a sense of being part of God’s people: “I am inspired and encouraged by the teaching of Pope Francis, who sees priestly formation as service, not simply as the transmission of a body of teachings, but also the art of concentrating on others, bringing out all their beauty and all the good that they carry within.” Further information: https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/rector/
Mark your calendars:
St Peter’s Lunchtime Concert – Tuesday, March 5 from 12:15pm – 12:45pm at St Peter’s Church Terrace End. The first lunchtime concert for 2024 features the incredibly entertaining ukelele group The Strumpettes performing a variety programme of old favorites. All are welcome. Tea and coffee provided. A koha would be appreciated.
Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) Guild Meeting – Wednesday, March 6 at 1:30pm, OLOL Gathering Area. It will be a ‘Housie’ afternoon, followed by afternoon tea. All Welcome!
Palmy Young Catholics (PYC) Fundraiser at Libre (Mexican Restaurant, George Street) – Wednesday, March 13 at 7:30pm. Call and book your table for some good food, a game and support the PYC. The fundraiser part of the evening is a game of “Loteria”, the Mexican game of Bingo. While participants enjoy their meal, bingo cards will be available for purchase, $10 ea. The proceeds from the bingo cards purchased go directly to the PYC, so please consider purchasing multiple cards! There will be prizes, provided by Libre, for the Bingo winners. It is a Win-Win event – you have Wednesday dinner sorted and could win a prize! Visit Libre website to book your table: https://www.libre.co.nz/book-a-table
Palmerston North Youth Ministry
Confirmation Group and Youth Groups – Have started, but it is not too late to join, please contact Tausilia: tmcclutchie@pndiocese.org.nz
Set Free Youth Festival – Hamilton April 22-24. If keen, get your EOI to Nick: nwilson@pndiocese.org.nz
Palmerston North Young Adult Ministry
Young Adult BBQ – Sunday, March 3, after the 6pm Mass, hosted at Te Ahi Kaa o Matauranga, 25a Amesbury Street. The tertiary chaplaincy is in full swing as the semester gets underway! Come and meet your young adult community at the BBQ! Find more information on Facebook – Manawatu Catholic Tertiary Students.
Mass at Massey is happening on Wednesdays at 12:05, the Centre (opposite the bus stop). All Welcome.
Heaven Come Young Adult Festival – 25-27 April in Hamilton. If you are interested, contact Nick: nwilson@pndiocese.org.nz
“Christus Vivit” – This year marks 5 years since Pope Francis released Christus Vivit, his document written to young people. Have you read it? Palmy Young Catholics start examining this document beginning Sunday, March 3. Contact Finbar for more information: C 022 186 5504
Baptist Student Hostel, Palmerston North – Needs a Part-time Permanent Cook to start immediately. The Baptist Student Hostel is run by live-in Hostel Managers and governed by a board of trustees. It has been operating in Palmerston North since 1972 and houses up to 33 students. If you are interested in using your skills in ministry to Tertiary students, visit www.bsh.nz.
Crossroads Early Childhood Centre, Centre Leader – If you are looking for the time and space to build genuine, authentic relationships with children, whanau and staff in a faith-based Early Childhood Centre that puts people first – then this role could be for you. See the TradeMe ad for more details https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/jobs/education/early-childhood/manawatu-whanganui/palmerston-north/full-time/listing/4565885462?bof=raAGQhwo
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.
NZ Catholic – $4.00 Latest edition headlines – St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College opens, Pounamu taonga for national shrine, Campaign for living wage for lowest-paid school workers, ChristChurch women encouraged to form little communities
Tui Motu – $7.00
The 2024 Daily Bible Diary – $20.00 Daily readings, prayers, short reflections, Saints of the day and short quotes.
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