Weekly Notices

CATHOLIC BUSINESS NETWORK

SAVE THE DATE! We are excited to announce the first Catholic Business Lunch for 2026 will feature guest speaker Rt Hon Sir Bill English. The lunch will be held on Thurs, May 7 from 12.00pm to 2.00pm. The event will bring together business leaders, professionals and executives from across the diocese for an afternoon of connection and faith-filled conversation. This will be a valuable opportunity for inspiration and networking.

Mark the date in your diary!

Venue and registration details will be provided soon.

CARITAS Lent Webinar Series 2026
Parishioners are warmly invited to take part in the Lent Webinar Series 2026, a six‑week national online journey with New Zealand’s Catholic Bishops. Each session includes guided reflection, insights from Catholic social teaching, and moments for quiet contemplation as we prepare our hearts for Easter. To register, visit

www.caritas.org.nz/lent-webinars

All are welcome to join any or all of the upcoming sessions.

JESUS YOUTH MEETUP

Our first Jesus Youth MeetUP event for the year for all university students is happening on

Wed, Mar 11 at St. Teresa church hall. This event will provide an opportunity for students to connect , pray and have fun. Click here or on the QR Code to register.

SEVEN SORROWS ROSARY GROUP AND ADORATION

Supporting Catholics through grief. Our next meeting is on Mon, Feb 23, 7.30am - 8.30am at

St Teresa’s Church, 8 Puriri Street, Riccarton. Enquiries to megan@jp2.org.nz.

WEDNESDAYS AT ONE

A weekly feast of music will return at 1.10pm on Mar 4 at the Catholic Pro-Cathedral or CBS Music Centre at 373 Manchester Street. This first event will feature Hans U. Hielscher, German concert organist. Enquiries to don.whelan@xtra.co.nz.

MISSIONHUB

If you missed the MissionHub zoom this week you can watch the video here. To find out more about MissionHub visit https://missionhubnz.com/.

GREATER COMPANY OF MARY MASS

The next Greater Company of Mary Mass will be held on Sat, Mar 7, 10.30am at the Mary Potter Community Centre, 442 Durham St North.

All welcome. Morning tea will follow. For catering purposes, please rsvp by Mon, Mar 2, to the Little Company of Mary office, ph 03 372 9224.

MOVIE - HOLY DAYS

The heartfelt Kiwi comedy-drama ‘Holy Days’ follows a young boy on a road trip with three eccentric nuns - a story that blends humour, hope, and redemption. The film, will be released nationwide on Feb 26, is directed by Nat Boltt and based on Joy Cowley’s acclaimed novel. Read more on our website.

CATHOLIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION RETREAT

New Zealand Catholic Medical Association (NZCMA) is an organisation that provides community, support and chaplaincy for those involved in health care in Aotearoa. We invite doctors, nurses, midwives, carers, pharmacists, physiotherapists, psychologists, counsellors, social workers, chaplains, dentists, health administrators, lawyers, and anyone in allied roles. The next nationwide event: Retreat and Seminar, based at the St Francis Friary & Retreat Centre, Auckland, commencing 6 pm, Fri, Mar 20, concluding 5pm Sat, Mar 21

To view or register for this event, please visit https://bit.ly/NZCMA2026 or to receive updates for future events, please email newzealandcatholicmedical@gmail.com

TE KUPENGA 2026 WEBINARS

In preparation for World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul Korea, Te Kupenga Catholic Theological College invites young people and everyone to grow in their faith, hope and missionary discipleship, with this year’s webinar series, “Take Courage! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). More information at www.tekupenga.ac.nz/webinars-2026.

Mass in Te Reo Māori

Mass will be celebrated in te reo Māori at St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral at the following times:

First Sunday of the month — 12:30 pm, Blessed Sacrament Chapel, followed by a cup of tea.

Second Sunday of the month — 12:30 pm, Blessed Sacrament Chapel

Third Sunday of the month — 12:30 pm, Blessed Sacrament Chapel

Fourth Sunday of the month — 6:00 pm, Nave (Parish Mass)

Fifth Sunday (when applicable) — 12:30 pm, Blessed Sacrament Chapel

Booklets provided. All welcome.

SISTER EVELEEN RETREAT HOUSE

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

Step aside from the busyness of life and enter a day of rest, reflection, prayer, and quiet time with God. 

Sister Eveleen Retreat House, Sumner, 6 Whitewash Head

For retreat info and to register follow this link

Replenish Country Cottage, Retreat and Venue

Looking for a peaceful space to spend time with God or a beautiful venue for your next event?

Nestled at the foot of Mt Thomas Suitable for personal retreats, private functions, and wedding receptions. Replenish is 20 mins from Rangiora.

Enquiries to Cameron Surrey 022 109 2428

replenishretreat.co.nz

HEARING THE VOICE OF GOD and learning to follow is an essential part of your prayer life. Christ the Redeemer Parish are offering a four week seminar to guide you to be attentive to God’ s still, small voice. Over four Thursdays 26 Feb; 5, 12 & 19 Mar starting at 7pm finishing at 9pm. This will be held at St Joseph’ s Pastoral Centre (Vagues Road, Papanui) Register by emailing Judith at pastoral@christchurchnorth.co.nz.

FORTY DAYS & FORTY NIGHTS

Growing in maturity of Faith accompanied by Food For Faith through Lent with daily reflections at www.foodforfaith.org.nz