Palm Sunday
10 April 2022
Readings for Palm Sunday
First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7
Second Reading: St Paul to Philippians 2:6-11
Gospel: Luke 23:1-49
Welcome to the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary & St Matthew
It would be easy to see the triumphal tone of the entrance into Jerusalem as a grand conclusion of Jesus’ mission. But, as we know, his mission, his journey did not end there. And it is here, that Jesus shows us the way we are to go: the way of humility
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.
Confession times for Holy Week at the Cathedral
Holy Week
Tuesday 12 April 11am-12pm
Wednesday 13 April 11am-12pm
Holy Thursday 14 April 11am -12pm
Holy Saturday 16 April 11am-12pm
Holy Week Mass Bookings
Online bookings required for all Holy Week services at the Cathedral & St Matthews
PRAYER
Almighty, ever-living God,
you have given the human race Jesus Christ our Saviour
as a model of humility.
He fulfilled your will
by becoming man and giving his life on the cross.
Help us to bear witness to you
by following his example of suffering
and make us worthy to share his resurrection.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
(Prayer for “Passion Sunday (Palm Sunday)” in Christian Prayer: The Liturgy of the Hours)
Congratulations to Patrick & Giulie Garvey
Pope Francis seeks Kiwi feedback on direction of Catholic Church
The bishops are using a direct papal message to invite people – Catholic or not – to take part in a survey for the ongoing international synod on the future direction of the Church. They have issued a statement about the survey, which is attached, along with a logo from the survey. The statement is also online:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/synod-feedback/
The survey itself is here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NZCBCSynod
To all our planned givers
For parishioners who give via envelopes, we encourage you to contact the office if you are interested in converting to automatic payments now as we begin the new financial year.
Should you wish to make a one of donation to either Parish please include your name and put 'donation' as the reference.
Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary: 02 0342 0050016 05
St Matthews: 02 0342 0050016 06
Your continued support during this time is very much appreciated.
Welcome to the faith community
Last Sundays Baptisms
Skye holding her candle
Skye with her parents, godmother, and Father Darren
Rachael Fabling and Glenn Robertson with their newly baptised son Carter John Robertson, the grandparents Andrea Coombes & Tony Fabling and great-grandparents Mary Fabling , Cecelia & Roly Coombes
Marian School End of Term Mass
Some Marian School students with their class flags
Turangawaewae
Food Bank
This is a paid position for 24 hours per week.
Applications close 11/4/22.
For the role description and application form click here or go to cdh.org.nz/jobs
Urgent: Vacancies for Prison Chaplains
Sacred Heart Girls' College - Homestay Information Evening
Would you like to know more about becoming a Homestay for international students who would like to study at our College?
Come and join us to have your questions answered.
· When: Tuesday 12th April
· Time: 6pm - 7pm
· Where: Sacred Heart Girls’ College Hall
To register your attendance and for further details, please contact Collette Tuioti on 021 0200 0710 or international@shgcham.school.nz
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)
Online Edition
Some headlines for this issue: Social and community housing project on Church land. New CEO for Caritas. Kiwis pray for peace in Ukraine. Icons in exhibition at Akld gallery.
Livestreamed Masses continue
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
LIFETEEN Years 9-13
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: April 22 - 24, May 13 - 15, June 10 - 12,
September 9 -11, November 18-20.
Daily Reflections during Lent
Sign up for daily reflections for Lent at www.foodforfaith.org.nz
Food For Faith - an Aotearoa New Zealand based online mission.
Catholic Theological College Hamilton course
TH603 Renewing the Church - begins 30 April
Vatican 11 opened the windows of the Church, now Pope Francis invites the Church to question itself on its life and mission.
For more information contact Cynthia:
phone 021 704 411 or email c.piper@atc.ac.nz
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
Readings for Easter Sunday
First Reading: Acts 10:34, 37-43
Second Reading: St Paul to Colossians 3:1-4
Gospel: John 20:1-9
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