7 July 2024
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday’s Readings
1st Reading – Ezekiel 2.2-5
2nd Reading –2 Corinthians 12.7-10
Gospel Reading – Mark 6.1-6
Responsorial Psalm – “Our eyes are fixed on the Lord pleading for his mercy”
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: 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
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.
KID’S CORNER
My grace is sufficient for you.. (2 Corinthians 12:9)
Before her basketball game, Kelly prayed for a win. But even though her team played a great game, they lost in overtime. At first, Kelly couldn’t understand why God hadn’t answered her prayer. Then Kelly’s coach told them that one of the kids on the other team had a sister who was in hospital. The whole team was playing for her. When Kelly saw how happy everyone on the other team was, Kelly felt a joy deep inside her that she couldn’t explain. She also felt sure that God had answered her prayer and gave her something much greater than a win. What do you think Kelly received?
God living among us, your grace is all I need. Amen.
NEWS & INFORMATION
The final print edition of NZ Catholic has been published. It is a commemorative photographic edition and is free of charge to parishes. The following link takes you directly to this final edition.https://indd.adobe.com/view/22813fcd-2f9e-447b-a9de-025dea9a1392 Could all subscribers to NZ Catholic who have set up automatic payments please contact their banks to stop these immediately.NZ Catholic’s office will close on June 27. Please direct all enquiries after that date to the Catholic Diocese of Auckland. Thanks for all your support over the years. Kind regards, God Bless Michael Otto (Editor
Ladies’ Movie Afternoon: Tuesday 9 July: “The Duke”, the true story of the theft of the 1961 theft of the Goya portrait of the Duke of Wellington.
Organ Concert by Eugene Lavery at St Andrew’s Church St PNth Wednesday 10 July 7.30pm. Admission $20, $15 concession, 18 years and under free. Programme/sales at the door from 7pm.
Blokes Morning Tea: 10 am Manawatu Golf Club.
Safeguarding: If you are a volunteer in any of the parishes and have not yet done safeguarding training the next two sessions are being held on;
Cathedral: Sunday 21 July after 9.30 am Mass in the gathering area.
OLOL: Sunday 04 August after 9.30 am Mass in the gathering area.
For further information please email the office; office@pncathedral.org.nz
Palmerston North Aglow Event: Thursday 25 July 10amGuest Speaker: Rosie Honour Venue: Gateways, Christian Fellowhip, 174 Church Street, PN; or contact Aileen 0210221818.
St Vincent de Paul – Food store is currently short of pasta, tinned veggies and diced/crushed tomatoes. Thank you for all your generous donations.
St Vinnie’s Op Shop: Still needing children’s toys (for holidays next week) and winter clothing for all ages – thank you for your continued donations. All applications for need please call 06 357-6779.
Job Vacancy: St Vinnies Shop Manager (approx.30 hours/week). The Society of St Vincent de Paul is seeking a compassionate and motivated individual to lead our vibrant St Vinnies Shop. Permanent, part-time position working Tuesdays to Saturdays. For further information and Job Description and application form contact: Rose Semmens rosesemmens@hotmail.com or Phone 021 153 4810. Applications close 19 July.
HHCC | Ministry Director: Highland Home Christian Camp (HHCC) is seeking a person to fulfil the role of Ministry Director. If you think this sounds like you, please contact highlandhomecc@gmail.com for more information or Hamish Kirk at trinity@xtra.co.nz
Hearts Aflame Catholic Summer School: 3-12 January 2025, young adults aged 18-35. Registrations open on 14 July 2pm. Visit heartsaflame.org.nz to register or find out more.
Hato Pāora College: Open day on 16 August or contact office@hatopaora.school.nz
Palmy Young Catholics Retreat | 12 – 13 July
A retreat for all Catholic Young Adults aged 18-35 yrs. The theme is “Behold, I am with you ALWAYS” from Matthew 28:20. This verse reminds us of the living presence of Christ which can support and sustain us as young Catholics in today’s world. We are all called to be disciples of Christ, but to do so we ourselves must first have a relationship with God. In this retreat, we aim to celebrate our Catholic faith and provide a chance to deepen in faith, fellowship, and grow closer to the Lord. More details to be released closer to the date – in the meantime, keep an eye on our Facebook event page https://www.facebook.com/share/iDMJspaynoEsuYXm/ or email Finbarr Reynolds at pycmanagementteam@gmail.com to register.
Our next lunchtime concert at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Ruahine St lunchtime concert will be held on Tuesday 2 July at 12.15 – 12.45pm features the extremely talented pianist Shirley Xu performing a programme of pieces by Haydn, Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev and NZ Composer Anthony Ritchie.
Towards the Jubilee | Year of Prayer 2024
In preparation for the 2025 Jubilee, Pope Francis has declared 2024 as a Year of Prayer. The focus of this year is “rediscovering the great value and absolute need for prayer, prayer in personal life, in the life of the Church, prayer in the world.” Find the resource page at https://tumanako.pndiocese.org.nz/2024/05/towards-the-jubilee-year-of-prayer-2024/
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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