Weekly Notices

Solemnity of Our Lady of Penafrancia

You are invited!

The Philippine Chaplaincy of the Diocese of Christchurch will be celebrating the Solemnity of Our Lady of Penafrancia on Sunday, September, 21. This is the 10^th Year Anniversary since the devotion to Our Lady started here in Christchurch.

Schedule:

September 11 - 13, 6:30pm - Novena Masses at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Addington.

September 14, 6:30pm - Novena Mass at Rakaia Catholic Church.

September 15 - 19, 6:30pm - Novena Masses at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Addington.

September 20, 5.00pm - Fluvial Procession at the Lyttelton Harbour

September 21, 11.00am – Fiesta Mass venue at Catholic Cathedral College Hall, 62 Ferry Road. There will be a procession before the mass around the school.

For more information contact Fr Rex on padrepio1428@gmail.com

GOLDEN CATHOLICS

Golden Catholics warmly invite senior parishioners from across the Diocese to come together, enjoy a light lunch and connect with others. To be held on Wed, Sep 24 starting with 11.00am Mass followed by a presentation and lunch, to be

held at St Mary’s New Brighton, 116 Lonsdale St, Christchurch. Bishop Michael will share how hope is at the heart of our faith as Catholics. Visit our website for more information and please RSVP by 19 Sept on 03 366 9869 or email cdf@cdoc.nz.

ST JOSEPH’S THE WORKER PARISH & SCHOOL 

We are celebrating 160 years of Catholic faith since the founding of St Joseph’s The Worker, Lyttelton in 1865, it is one of New Zealand’s oldest parishes. Though the parish and school were closed following devastating earthquakes, the spirit of St Joseph’s is still with us. To honour this legacy, all former parishioners, students, teachers, and friends are warmly invited to a special celebration on Sat, Oct 25, featuring a Dedication Mass at St Anne’s in Woolston, followed by dinner, speeches, cake cutting, and dancing at the Lyttelton Top Club. More details are available here or email sjlyttelton160@gmail.com, please spread the word!

STAY INFORMED ON NATIONAL SAFEGUARDING EFFORTS

The National Office for Professional Standards

(NOPS) is now publishing a quarterly newsletter with updates, resources, and information about the Church’s safeguarding efforts.

Read the latest issue here.

SECOND-HAND CATHOLIC BOOK SALE

St. Augustine’s Bookshop is holding a Second-Hand Catholic Book Sale.

9.00am-4.00pm Sat, Sep 13

10.00am-3.00pm Sun, Sep 14

Venue: Christ the King Pastoral Centre (90 Greers Rd). Hundreds of Catholic books to choose

from, including books on Saints, Prayer, History, Apologetics, Popes, Encyclicals, Spiritual Classics, Theology and Bibles.

If you have any Catholic books you would like to donate for the sale, please drop them off in the boxes in Church foyers or contact Dan on

022 1751 789. Eftpos will be available. All proceeds go to Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Children’s Atrium.

SEASON OF CREATION

This month we celebrate the Season of Creation - a time of reflection and action that continues through to October 4.

The theme this year is Peace with Creation, this theme describes a future period of peace and transformation.

Contemplative walk in nature, Sep 20, 9.00am-1.00pm - contact kiwibede@xtra.co.nz

Sign the Caritas petition Turn Debt into Hope https://www.caritas.org.nz/tur...

SISTER EVELEEN RETREAT HOUSE

Join us at Sister Eveleen Retreat House for a Retreat Day. 

Sacred Maps: A Creative Reflection on Your Faith Journey, Sep 26-28
Hearts Ablaze: Praying the Psalms. Nov 7-9, with Colin and Carol Renouf
Facing the Fire: A Journey into Darkness with the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius Oct 24-26, with Eddie O’Connor

Sister Eveleen Retreat House, Sumner, 6 Whitewash Head
More information and to register follow the link

CALLED TO LEAD - A RETREAT FOR MEN

Men of the diocese are invited to a Joshua Men’s Retreat. Join men from across New Zealand for a special time of formation and encounter.

The retreat will be held on Fri, Oct 10 – Sun, Oct 12 and will be held at Chosen Valley Christian Camp, Ararimu, Auckland.

Retreat Director: Mike Lobo

Attending Priest: Fr Carl Telford SM

Keynote Speaker: Bill McElhinney

Cost: $175pp (includes food and accommodation) Follow this link to register or for more info contact Mike Lobo (021) 2809285 or Jerome Hardy (027) 2334380.

WEDNESDAYS AT ONE

All are welcome at the CBS weekly Wednesday concerts held at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral or the CBS Music Centre, 373 Manchester St, from 1.10-2.00pm. For more information visit our website.

HEAVENLY HARMONY HAYDN

Come and hear the CBS Choir and Orchestra perform Te Deum, Symphony 97, Heavenly Harmony Haydn, Harmoniemesse. 2.00pm Sun, Sep 21 at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral. Entry price $30 (eftpos available). For more information visit our website.

JUBILEE OF JUSTICE WEBINAR 
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is hosting a 30-minute webinar to celebrate the Jubilee of Justice. This will include an update on the progress of the global "Turn Debt Into Hope" campaign focusing on debt justice, and expert advice on how to advocate for justice in your local community. The webinar will feature guests from NZ and Australia with specialist expertise. Mark your diaries for 12.30pm on Fri, Sep 19. Find out more and learn how you can get involved at www.caritas.org.nz/season-of-creation-2025

HOPE AND RENEWAL SUMMIT

Parish renewal isn’t just for one person — it’s a shared mission. Come as a parish. Be renewed. Go back ready.

3 & 4 Oct, Palmerston North. Register now at:

www.hoperenewalsummit.com

INFERTILITY SUPPORT GROUP

If you are struggling with infertility you are welcome to a monthly support group. Join us to find encouragement, hope and a way forward through prayerful reflection, sharing and solidarity. Please contact the JPII centre to register and to find out more: Ph 021 0814 8834 or email info@jp2.org.nz.

ROSARY HOUSE RETREAT

A Guided Five Day (Non-Residential Retreat) will be held on Mon, Sep 22- Fri, Sep 26, 10am - 4pm daily. Fr Chris Skinner sm, the Retreat leader, will present the retreat using a variety of input including music and guidance for silent reflection and prayer. To be held at Villa Maria College, Peer Street, Upper Riccarton. Bring own lunch; morning and afternoon tea provided. Cost $320 for five days or donation per day attended. Indicate intention to attend to roho@xtra.co.nz or (03) 379 1298.

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S MOVEMENT

The Catholic Women’s Movement invites you to their annual retreat day led by Mary Thorne.

The theme of the retreat is God of Hope for our Time.

DATE: Sat, Sep 20

TIME: 9.30 am – 4.00 pm

VENUE: Aldersgate, 309 Durham Street.

Cost $60 includes morning tea and lunch.

For more info contact Helen Warren at helenterry9@outlook.com or 021 133 5132

SEVEN SORROWS ROSARY GROUP AND ADORATION

Supporting Catholics through grief: 4th Monday of every month, 7.30-8.30am, after the 7am Mass. St Teresa’s Church - 8 Puriri Street, Riccarton. For more info contact info@jp2.org.nz

ST BRIGID’S LOBURN ANNIVERSARY

150 years of St Brigid’s Church in Loburn will be celebrated this year. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Michael Gielen on Sun, Nov 9 at 2.00pm. St Brigid’s is the 4th oldest church in the diocese and one of the very few with an active cemetery. Mass will be celebrated in a large marquee and everyone is invited, especially those with a family connection to St Brigid’s.

To follow there will be a blessing of the cemetery by Bishop Michael and afternoon tea will be served. An updated version of Michael Hanrahan’s history of St Brigid’s will be available for sale at $20.

For further information contact Michael Brown at mandmbrown.nz@gmail.com

BEATITUDES UPCOMING RETREATS 

PRAYER & UNION WITH GOD WOMEN’S RETREAT –Oct 24 -26

A serene and enriching silent retreat for women focused on deepening our Union with God, inspired by St. Teresa of Avila.

To book, email retreats@beatitudes.nz or phone 022 103 6994

CATHOLIC DEVELOPMENT FUND (CDF)

Did you know that there have been changes to the Residential Care Subsidy? Read more here.

If you’re interested in planning ahead and saving for peace of mind, we warmly invite you to get in touch for a private, no-obligation conversation about funeral planning.

CDF – Invest in Good | cdf@cdoc.nz | 03 366 9869