Weekly Notices

MISSION Sunday 2025: Missionaries of Hope Among All Peoples

TODAY we celebrate World Mission Sunday. World Mission Sunday is a global day of prayer and solidarity for the Church’s missionary work. It supports over 1,124 mission territories where the Church is young, growing and often facing challenges. It is a special opportunity to unite in prayer and generosity for the global mission of the Church. Find out more on our website.

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

VACANCY - HOLY FAMILY PARISH

Holy Family Parish (Christchurch West) is hiring a Director of Parish Life & Operations

We are seeking a passionate full-time leader to help us lead, equip, and build a joyful, Christ-centred parish.

Do you have:

• Strong leadership & operational skills
• A collaborative, coaching style
• Experience in multicultural or faith-based settings
• Deep alignment with Catholic mission & parish life
Please click here for the full advert of this position. Enquire or apply with CV + cover letter:
apply@holyfamily.nz
Applications close: Oct 24.

RETREAT IN HAWARDEN

All are welcome to a retreat at the Hawarden Parish Centre on All Saints Day, Sat, Nov 1 at 10.00am - 4.00pm. Join us for Mass, a BYO shared meal and talks by Dr Robert Loretz. Theme: Jesus began his ministry proclaiming the Beatitudes and ended it by sending the Holy Spirit to lead us into all truth. In this retreat, we will explore firstly how the gifts of the Holy Spirit flower in a life of the Beatitudes; and then seek practical ways to deepen that life within us. For more info please contact the parish at catholichurunui@gmail.com.

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!

SISTER EVELEEN RETREAT HOUSE

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

Sister Eveleen Retreat House, Sumner, 6 Whitewash Head

For retreat info and to register follow this link

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

PLEASE GIVE YOUR FEEDBACK

As part of the National Office for Professional Standards’ commitment to ensuring a safe environment for all, they are carrying out a review of key safeguarding documents.

They are currently reviewing the ‘Safeguarding Policy: Working Together for a Safe Church’ and the ‘Code of Conduct for Employees & Volunteers in Ministry in the Catholic Church’.

They welcome and encourage you to submit feedback through their Reviews page, with submissions open until Oct 31.

Te Kupenga Catholic Theological College

Te Kupenga Catholic Theological College enrolment for Bachelor Degree and Graduate Diploma in Theology for Semester One 2026 will run from Sep 22 – Nov 21, 2025. Go to www.tekupenga.ac.nz/apply to enrol. Te Kupenga invites everyone for the webinar on “Raising a Catholic family in the Third Millennium” with Cameron & Cheryl Surrey on Wed, Oct 8, 5:00-6:00pm on Zoom. Click here to register.

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.

INFERTILITY SUPPORT GROUP

John Paul II Centre for Life welcome you to a monthly Support Group if you are struggling with infertility. Join us to find encouragement, hope and a way forward through prayerful reflection, sharing and solidarity. Please contact us to register and to find out more: Ph 021 2434820 or email info@jp2.org.nz.

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

Commemoration events for Parihaka Day

Ngā Manu Kōrihi Ōtautahi (Parihaka Network Christchurch) aim to highlight the historical events of 5 Nov 1881, the Crown invasion of the peaceful Taranaki village of Parihaka and its philosophy and beliefs of peace and reconciliation through non-violence. The ecumenical Community Discussions will use the Caritas resource, Remembering Parihaka

• Tue, Oct 28, 7.30pm – Sacred Heart Church, 70 Spencer St, Addington

• Wed, Oct 29, 1pm – St Marks Opawa Church, Opawa

• Wed, Oct 29, 7pm – Northcity Church, 95a Sawyers Arms Rd, Papanui

• Thu, Oct 30, 7pm – St Barnabas Church, 8 Tui St, Fendalton

• Wed, Nov 5, 1pm - Parihaka Commemoration, World Peace Bell, Botanic Gardens

Follow NMKŌ on Facebook for updates.

For more information contact parihakaotautahi@gmail.com | 021-405-039

CBS CONCERT
All are welcome to Mozart Requiem by the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament (CBS) Choir and Orchestra at 2.00pm on Sun, Nov 2 at St Mary's Pro-Cathedral. Admission $30 by cash or eftpos. Visit our website for more info https://cdoc.nz/news-events/cb...

SEASONS FOR GROWTH

Seasons for Growth is a small group education programme learning skills to adapt positively to a significant change, loss or grief in your life.

Please consider the programme if you are struggling with a significant change e.g bereavement, divorce, separation, retirement, moving countries, towns or cities, illness etc.

SFG Course will run from 9.15am to 11.45am on the Saturdays of: 1, 8, 15, 22 of November at the Carmelite Monastery with Sr Lauren as your SFG Companion. Numbers limited. If you have questions or register by emailing laurenbutler76@gmail.com