26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
26 September 2021
Readings for this Weekend:
First Reading: Numbers 11:25-29
Second Reading: James 5:1-6
Gospel: Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48
Welcome to the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary & St Matthew
Today's readings call us to examine the motives behind our actions, especially those that lead us away from God and towards sin. Not only looking at what obstacles keep us from growing spiritually but also when we are a stumbling block to the growth of other people's faith.
Sunday Reflection
Today’s readings call us to examine the motives behind our actions, especially those that lead us away from God and towards sin. Not only looking at what obstacles keep us from growing spiritually but also when we are a stumbling block to the growth of other people’s faith by way of:
- Being unjust in our judgment of others;
- Showing partiality;
- Exhibitions of greed or entitlement (and not only with regards to money or goods);
- Allowing our pride to cloud or color our decisions.
Are we capable of judging the behaviour or action, and not the person, and doing so always with kindness? Is our primary motive always the care and well-being of that person without bias or superiority? As we’ve seen in the past weeks’ readings, being a Pharisee can be a dangerous mindset and detrimental to our faith journey.
Do we believe the only good accomplished in the world originates from us? Do we count our blessings for how the Holy Spirit moves us to worship and find ways to welcome and invite others?
Allison Gingras
Regular Mass times resume next week
Sunday: 8:30am
Monday and Thursday: 9:15am
Cathedral
Monday: 8am Mass, 12:05pm (Liturgy)
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8am & 12.05pm Mass
Reconciliation 11:30am - 11:55am
Saturday Vigil: 6pm
Sunday: 7:30am, 10:30am, & 6pm
Limit of 100 people at each Mass
Online booking required for weekend Masses
Pope Francis' Monthly Intention
An Environmentally Sustainable Lifestyle
We pray that we all will make courageous choices for a simple and environmentally sustainable lifestyle, rejoicing in our young people who are resolutely committed to this.
Monthly Excerpt from Fratelli Tutti
God is Love - he asks that we abide in his love and spread that love to every person we encounter - this is how we companion people to the heart of God.
“[St] Francis did not wage a war of words aimed at imposing doctrines; he simply spread the love of God. He understood that “God is love and those who abide in love abide in God” (1 Jn 4:16). In this way, he became a father to all and inspired the vision of a fraternal society. Indeed, ‘only the man who approaches others, not to draw them into his own life, but to help them become ever more fully themselves, can truly be called a father’. In the world of that time, bristling with watchtowers and defensive walls, cities were a theatre of brutal wars between powerful families, even as poverty was spreading through the countryside. Yet there Francis was able to welcome true peace into his heart and free himself of the desire to wield power over others. He became one of the poor and sought to live in harmony with all.” Point 4, Fratelli Tutti (Brothers and Sisters All)
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Our Prayerful Sympathy
An Act of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus,
I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there
and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen.
Friendly Reminder: Common Good Foundation’s funding round about to close.
For those anticipating applying for funding for a Parish-Based Initiative, applications will need to be received via the Foundation’s website by 30 September 2021 for consideration in this year’s grant funding round. Please check out the criteria and other information at www.commongood.org.nz/grants
First Communion & Confirmation Programme
The family sessions will be held this week. The Parent Input session will now be on Sunday 17 October at 7pm. Please watch your emails for updates as the Covid Alert levels change.
Baptisms
If you wish to book a Baptism please contact Andrea 856 6486 or email: andrea@cathedral.cdh.nz
Job Opportunity - Marian Catholic School After School Care Co-Ordinator/Holiday Programme
If you are at least 20 years old and great with children age 5- 12 years old, enjoy belonging to a friendly, supportive team this could be an opportunity for you.
Hours during term time are 2pm - 5.30pm Monday to Friday. During school holidays 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday for one week and in January holidays 8am - 5pm for two weeks prior to school beginning.
Please email a CV and covering letter, including contact details for 2 referees to the After School Care Liaison coordinator: yvosper@marian.school.nz by 3pm, Thursday 30 September
Job Vacancy - Accounts Receivable Officer - Full time -
An opportunity has arisen for a full-time position within the Schools’ Office, based within the office of the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. To learn more and apply visit cdh.org.nz/jobs
Applications close 4th October 2021.
Support Life Sunday 10 October
Loving God, who calls each one of us to Support Life,
We pray for health carers, who are with people making decisions at the beginning and end of life, and throughout its many challenges, We pray for family carers and for people who look after others at home every day.
Bless and keep them in your love. Grant them wisdom and insight. Show us all how to support people who support people. Amen.
Readings for next Weekend:
First Reading: Genesis 2:18-24
Second Reading: Hebrews 2:9-11
Gospel: Mark 10:2-16
Contact Us
Assistant Priest: Fr Isaac Fransen frisaac@hamcathedral.co.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