Divine Mercy 2nd Sunday of Easter
24 April 2022
Readings for today
First Reading: Acts 5:12-16
Second Reading: Apocalypse 1:9-13, 17-19
Gospel: John 20:19-31
On Divine Mercy Sunday....
We celebrate God’s abundant mercy. It may be hard to remember that we live in Jesus' victory over sin and death; however, if we fail to embrace heaven here, we may miss the opportunity altogether.
Come Holy Spirit,
inspire my heart to seek the mercy
Jesus won for me during His Passion.
Help me to live in the light of Easter,
and to cast aside all darkness and doubt.
May I be counted among the blessed
who do not see, yet believe!
Pope Francis Monthly Intention: Health Care Workers
We pray for health care workers who serve the sick and the elderly, especially in the poorest countries; may they be adequately supported by governments and local communities.
Ministry of Health notifications
The Ministry of Health are in regular contact with the Parish to notify us that most of our Masses are "exposure events" meaning someone in the congregation has tested positive for Covid. This may mean they have been infectious at Mass. Please be aware that most public events you go to there is a risk of being exposed to Covid. Continue to take precautions and if you choose not to attend Mass remember you can participate online.
Welcome to the faith community
NZ Catholic
Some headlines for this issue: Marist seminary faces repair job. Vatican ‘no miracle’ Aubert ruling. NZ theologian saddened at softening attitude to blasphemy. More Catholic military chaplains wanted in NZ.
Te Ara a Maria
Rededication of Aotearoa New Zealand to Mary, Mother of God, Assumed into Heaven
It is hoped that this is an opportunity to provide people with inspiration to be refreshed and revitalised in their faith and their connection to Our Lady as Patroness of Aotearoa.
The artwork, Ko Hāta Maria, te Matua Wahine o te Atua, will be at the Cathedral from the
28 April - 5 May
For further information click here
Caritas - Ukraine Appeal
"We pray for all the people in Ukraine, especially the vulnerable and marginalised communities who will be most severely impacted by the recent invasion of the country.
Eastern Ukraine has already suffered more than seven years of conflict which has dramatically impacted the lives of families, with more than 850,000 people forced to flee their homes and nearly 3 million people relying on humanitarian assistance. The invasion will only increase the number of people displaced and put those already driven from their homes in an even more vulnerable position" said Roger Ellis, Engagement Manager for Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand.
Caritas organisations are providing Internally displaced people on the move with essential information, food, drinking water and personal hygiene kits, as well as a safe and secure place to sleep, eat and wash themselves. Caritas staff and volunteers also provide safe transport for displaced families to reach their loved ones.
Caritas has been working in eastern Ukraine since April 2014 and has helped nearly 826,500 people affected by the crisis since then. Caritas Ukraine will continue to assist the most vulnerable through providing essential emergency response, including emergency shelters, food relief packages and cash distributions. In addition, Caritas Ukraine continues to support impacted communities with the long-term impacts of conflict, including emergency supplies, education and healthcare.
"The invasion will dramatically worsen humanitarian need, displacing people from their homes, disrupting essential public services including water, power, transport and banking, and damaging vital infrastructure and homes. Our thoughts and prayers are with our colleagues in Caritas Ukraine, and all the Ukrainian people during this crisis" said Roger Ellis, Engagement manager for Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand.
Donations to the work of Caritas in Ukraine can be made through the Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand website at https://caritas.org.nz/donate-online click on "Emergency Fund" and reference "Ukraine".
RCIC
A course to prepare older school age children to be Baptised and receive the Sacraments of Initiation will begin in May. For more information about this please contact Andrea. (andrea@cathedral.cdh.nz)
Monday 25 April, Anzac Day
St Johns College - Information Evening
St Johns College, Gym
85 Hillcrest Rd, Hamilton
Register online: sjcinfo22.eventzilla.net
Enrolments open online from Friday 15 April
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 please email alexb@cdh.org.nz to receive a discount code. Visit cdh.org.nz/events to register.
Weekend Retreats: May 13 - 15, June 10 - 12,
September 9 -11, November 18-20.
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 22 April - 1 May
In Thanksgiving
Pat Savage (RIP 2nd Anniv)
Wednesday 27 April
Penance Marta
Thursday 28 April
All Souls
Friday 29 April
Penance Marta
Readings for next weekend:
1st Reading: 5:27-32, 40-41
2nd Reading: Apocalypse 5:11-14
Gospel: John 21:1-19
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