CATHEDRAL PRECINCT OUTDOOR MASS
Bishop Michael invites you to a Mass of thanksgiving for the precinct of our future Cathedral. Sunday, 24th November 2024 @ 11am on the Feast of Christ the King. Save the date!
All are welcome to come and share in this celebration. More details will follow.
REFLECTION OPPORTUNITY FOR “SEASON OF CREATION
Facilitated by Diocesan Laudato Si’ Group. On Thursday, 5 September come to either 1pm – 3pm or 7pm – 9pm. Reflection on Pope Francis’ encyclical letter, Laudato Si’ and
his follow up exhortation Laudato Deum so that together we may more deeply respond to the ‘cry of the earth and the cry of the poor’. At Te Manawa Atawhai Catherine McAuley Centre at Villa Maria College. Indication of attendance helpful: roho@ xtra.co.nz or 03 3971298.
ASSISTANCE REQUIRED
The Catholic Women’s League Aotearoa New Zealand is seeking an accounts person to undertake the Review of their Annual Accounts
in accordance with Charities Services Reporting Standards. For further information please contact National President, Sylia Mellish cwlnat.president@ gamil.com or National Treasurer, Colleen McKay cwlnat.treasurer@gmail.com.
VACANCY – ACCOUNTANT
Temp position Sep/Oct 2024
The Diocese is seeking an Accountant for six weeks from 16 September to provide cover for an extended period of leave. This is a fixed term full time position providing accounting and administrative services to the diocese, including month end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and other tasks as required. Accounting experience is required. For more information including a full position description please contact Janice Rennell at the Diocesan Offices, ph 366 9869 or email jrennell@cdoc.nz Applications close Friday 6 September.
SR EVELEEN RETREAT HOUSE - VACANCY
We currently have a vacancy for a Live-In Host at our retreat house. If this opportunity interests you or someone you know, please follow this link for more details.
Upcoming retreats (with limited spaces):
The Perfect Joy of Saint Francis - facilitator: Marion Fairbrass TSSF Fri 6 – Sun 8 September 2024
A Greening Heart - A weekend with Hildegard of Bingen - facilitator: Elinor Galbraith, Fri 20 – Sun 22 September 2024
SPIRIT OF MERCY - NGĀ WAHINE ATAWHAI-This Feature Film will be screening at Lumiere Cinema Christchurch, NB NEW TIME 3.45 pm Sunday, 29 September.
In 1918 the Sisters of Mercy founded Villa Maria School with nine pupils, in an old house on sixteen acres near Christchurch. This film explores the story of the Sisters Of Mercy in Christchurch and how they engaged with the world with the Kaupapa of mercy. You can click on the link to purchase the ticket https://lumierecinemas.co.nz/m...
A TASTE OF THEOLOGY
“Te Kupenga Catholic Theological College
is holding Lecture 6 in the series, A Taste of Theology. Rev Dr Merv Duffy will talk about
“Christian identity, life and mission in Lumen Gentium, the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church. This will be on Tuesday, 3rd September 2024 from 5:30-6:30pm on Zoom. For a fee of $60 you get access to all 9 courses in this lecture series and join the remaining live sessions. Go to www. tekupenga.ac.nz/tasteoftheology to register.”
JOHN PAUL II CENTRE FOR LIFE RACE NIGHT
The JPII Racenight is back in 2024. Join us on Friday, 6th September in the Silks Room at Addington Raceway for an evening of fun and help support the work of the JPII Centre for Life. Tickets will be $60 per person which includes entry and a two-course meal with cash bar available. Contact Matt on moconnell@cdoc.nz for more information.
TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS
The Traditional Latin Mass is being celebrated each Sunday at 11am at St Patrick’s Church in Kaiapoi. This new Mass follows Bishop Michael’s decrees removing the faculties of the priests of the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer, as recommended by the Vatican. Bishop Michael would like to remind the faithful that any public Masses celebrated by the priests of the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer are illicit – that is, outside the rules of the Church. The decrees remain in effect regardless of any challenge. Any enquiries or concerns, including around the provision of the Latin Mass and the sacraments, can be made by emailing TLMC@cdoc. nz or calling 03 244 0331.
ANNUAL PRO-LIFE “MARCH FOR LIFE CHCH
The annual pro-life “March for Life Christchurch” will be held on Saturday, 28th September,
at Victoria Square, starting from 1pm with the march commencing at 2pm, after which the marchers will be addressed by Pro-Life leaders. The march will be prayerful and peaceful calling for greater legal protection for the right to Life
of our unborn, elderly and vulnerable New Zealanders. For more information please visit www. marchforlifechristchurch.nz and/or the new FB page Marchforlifechristchurch2024. The march will be family friendly with live music, free candy-floss, face-painting, crafts and balloon show for children. This year the march is being organized by Right to Life with support from ProLife UC, JP2 Centre for Life, Pro-Love, Voice for Life and Family Life International.
PARENTS RETREAT
Are you a parent grieving the loss of faith of your adult children? Take time out to be encouraged and nourished. Experience the Fathers merciful love and the powerful intercession of our heavenly Mother and the Saints in heaven.
Retreat Day: Saturday, 14th September (Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross)
Fourviere Retreat Centre, 67 Leithfield Rd. Leithfield (with option to stay Friday night and/or Saturday night). Email: jenngoulding@outlook.co.nz
The cost for the day is $50 per couple
ANTIOCH CAMP - YR 9-13 STUDENTS
After a sell-out camp in 2023, Antioch Camp is back for 2024! An inspiring speaker, an incredible house band and all the usual camp favourites will be on the menu for Year 9-13 students from 27th -29th September. Woodend Christian Camp is again our host and tickets are already selling fast. Get a group together from your Parish and School and make this the best camp ever! All the details and the link to register are at www.cyt.org.nz/antioch. Sponsorship is available and donations to support these are welcomed. Enquiries and any other questions to mcurrie@cdoc.nz.
THE SEASON OF CREATION CELEBRATION
The Season of Creation Celebration which extends from 1st September until 4th October, the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, offers us a way to take steps towards believing more deeply in God as Creator. Throughout this month-long celebration, the world’s 2.2 billion Christians come together to care for our common home.This year’s theme is: “To Hope and Act with Creation” and the symbol inspired by Roman 8:19-25 is: “The firstfruits of hope.” In his letter to the Romans, Paul pictures the Earth as a mother. Later, Francis of Assisi referred to the Earth as our Sisterand our Mother. Today our relationship with the Earth is one of subjection and exploitation rather than one of nurturing and respect. For resources visit: https://catholicclimatecovenan...
CATHOLIC DEVELOPMENT FUND
The Catholic Development Fund’s Summary Annual Report is available in your parish office or online here. The report showcases a $500,000 distribution and photo gallery of how the CDF connected with community throughout the 2023-24 financial year.
CWL - ASSISTANCE REQUIRED
The Catholic Women’s League Aotearoa New Zealand is seeking an accounts person to undertake the Review of their Annual Accounts
in accordance with Charities Services Reporting Standards. For further information please contact National President, Sylia Mellish cwlnat.president@ gamil.com or National Treasurer, Colleen McKay cwlnat.treasurer@gmail.com.
