6th Sunday of Easter
22 May 2022
Readings for today
1st Reading: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29
2nd Reading: Apocalypse 21:10-14, 22-23
Gospel: John 14:23-29
Welcome to the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary & St Matthew
The Early Church wrestled with questions of inclusivity and what should be expected of the growing number of non-Jewish believers. So, they came together, prayed, and listened to one another to discern how the Holy Spirit was at work in the Church.
Pope Francis Monthly Intention: Faith-Filled Young People
We pray for all young people, called to live life to the fullest; may they see in Mary’s life the way to listen, the depth of discernment, the courage that faith generates, and the dedication to service.
Grant, almighty God,
that we may celebrate with heartfelt devotion these days of joy,
and that what we relive in remembrance
we may always hold in what we do.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
(from The Roman Missal: Collect for the Sixth Sunday of Easter)
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Please make sure you select the 3rd tab on the Donation Page (Seminary Appeal)
May God Bless you for your gifts and your continued prayers for our Seminarians.
INVITING ALL WOMEN, COME AND EXPERIENCE DOVE FELLOWSHIP FOR WOMEN
As part of our wonderful night ahead we will be including a:
DOVE CHARISMATIC MASS (Mons Frank Eggleton)
Monday 6 June 2022 at 7:00 pm
The Cathedral of Blessed Mary Virgin
Come as you are or come with a friend. Be ready to receive the richness of the Holy Spirit.
Any queries phone Megan 021 750 586 or nzdove.hamilton@gmail.com
What is Dove? Visit www.dove.org.nz
100 YEARS OF MARIST EDUCATION IN HAMILTON
The 2022 Annual General Meeting of the Common Good Foundation will be held on
Tuesday 24th May 2022 at 6.30pm at the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Hamilton
All welcome to attend. A light supper will be provided.
To register your interest, please email us at admin@commongood.org.nzInternational Mass - Pentecost 5 June
On 5 June (Pentecost Sunday) at the 10.30am Mass we will celebrate the cultural diversity of our parish by having an International Mass. There will be prayers, readings and songs in different languages. You are encouraged to wear National costume or colours. If you wish to be involved please contact Andrea andrea@cathedral.cdh.nz
Annual Community Dinner - A Call to Solidarity
The Youth Office is excited to be hosting their annual Community Dinner for those doing it tough and experiencing homelessness, this June. This event provides an opportunity to both build friendship with our struggling brothers and sisters and also meet some of their basic needs.
We are seeking donations to be able to provide bundles of warm essentials including:
New toiletries such as toothbrush + toothpaste, razors, soap, travel size shampoo + conditioner, feminine hygiene products, deodorant and combs.
Warm jackets and jumpers, new socks, sneakers.
Sleeping bags, thick blankets (we are unable to accept electric blankets)
Dog/ pet food (many of our friends have pets that they desperately want to keep alive)
We will be cooking a three course dinner for the day. We are hoping to cook a delicious roast and some big hams. If you have a roast hiding away in your freezer and would be willing to donate it toward the dinner please contact Danielle at daniellem@cdh.org.nz
All donations can be dropped off to the Chanel Centre, 51 Grey St, Hamilton East.
The latest edition of the Kete Korero is out now
The May - July issue of Kete Kōrero is available to read online and in parishes now!
This edition features an array of articles centered around the theme of karakia - prayer.
Congratulations to Rachael Lamb and Joseph Bowler who will be married tomorrow (Saturday)
Welcome to the faith community
Last Sunday's Baptisms & Wedding
Fr Darren anointing Grace Neilson
Arie Edmonson being baptised
Esme Edmonson being baptised
The newly baptised: Arie, Esme, Ysabella, Grace, Lucy, & Keonna
Congratulations to Erin & Logan Pierard, married 14 May
Silent Directed Retreats in 2022
A silent directed retreat consists of individual spiritual direction each day (roughly 20 to 30 mins). Retreatants will be directed by either Fr Carl Telford SM or Fr John Jolliffe SM. The remainder of the day is at your disposal for prayer / spiritual reading / relaxation / leisure. These retreats are fully catered and each private room has its own ensuite. Cost - $118 fee for a weekend retreat (weekday retreats also available) - payable by Credit Card. If the fee is unaffordable use the discount codes FULL or HALF to receive the same discount. Visit cdh.org.nz/events to register.
Weekend Retreats: June 10 - 12, September 9 -11, November 18-20.
Weekday Retreats: September 12 - 17, November 21 - 24.Catholic Underground
RCIC
A course to prepare older school age children to be Baptised and receive the Sacraments of Initiation will begins next Monday 23 May. For more information about this please contact Andrea: andrea@cathedral.cdh.nz
Nourish Your Faith- Study with the Catholic Theological College.
TH501 What Catholics Believe - a block course offered
3 June, 1 and 22 July, 9.00am to 3.30pm in Hamilton at Chanel Centre.
SC501 Understanding the Old Testament - a block course taught in Rotorua over two Friday evenings and two Saturdays 29 - 30 July and 12 - 13 August.
For more information contact Cynthia Piper, c.piper@ctc.ac.nz 021 704 411
First Communion & Confirmation Programme
The date of the ceremony is Sunday 20 November at the 10.30am Mass.
Fr Richard Shortall SJ - Silent Ignatian Retreats at Cluny Retreat Centre
These silent Ignatian retreats feature daily Mass, and individual spiritual direction with Fr Richard Shortall SJ each day. The remainder of the day is available for prayer, spiritual reading, silence, and relaxation in the picturesque setting of the Cluny Retreat Centre situated on the banks of the Tauranga Harbour. The retreats are catered and limited to 5 participants per retreat. To register visit - cdh.org.nz/events (use the discount code ‘FULL’ or ‘HALF’ to receive the named discount if required).
Retreat 1: 7pm Tuesday 7 June - 10am Friday 10 June. $200 (registrations close 24 May)
Retreat 2: 7pm Friday 10 June - 2pm Sunday 12 June. $160 (registrations close 27 May)
We pray for the Ukraine...
Holy and Gracious God
We pray for the people of the Ukraine, for their country and their leader.
We pray for all those who are afraid; that your everlasting arms hold them in this time of great fear.
We pray for all those who have the power over life and death; that they will choose for all people life, and life in all its fullness.
We pray for those who choose war; that they will remember that you direct your people to turn our swords into ploughshares and seek for peace.
We pray for leaders on the world stage; that they are inspired by the wisdom and courage of Christ.
Above all, Lord, today we pray for peace in Ukraine.
And we ask this in the name of your blessed Son.
Lord have mercy.
Amen
Mass Intentions 21 May - 27 May
Sunday 22 May
10.30am Colleen Meehan (recently deceased)
6pm Nora Villena (recently deceased)
Monday 23 May
8am Phil Bawden
Tuesday 24 May
12.05pm Sr Breda Coman (recently deceased)
Wednesday 25 May
Thursday 26 May
Friday 27 May
Readings for next weekend:
1st Reading: Acts 1:1-11
2nd Reading: Hebrews 9:24-28; 10:19-23
Gospel: Luke 24:46-53
Contact Us
Assistant Priest: Fr Isaac Fransen frisaac@hamcathedral.co.nz
Sacramental Programmes: Andrea Savage andrea@cathedral.cdh.nz
Email: newsletter@cathedral.cdh.nz
Website: https://churchwebsite.co.nz/hamcathedral/
Location: 494 Grey St, Hamilton East, Hamilton 3216, New Zealand
Phone: +64 7 856 6486