Weekly Notices

PRIESTS RETIREMENT VILLAS

Bishop Michael has this weekend launched a campaign to support the development of retirement villas for priests in the Christchurch Diocese. The villas will allow for modest but comfortable accommodation for the men who has served our Diocese faithfully for decades. About 25 per cent of the $3.5 million fundraising target has already been raised, including through contributions from clergy. Members of the Catholic community are invited to prayerfully consider how they can support this initiative. Find out more at https://cdoc.nz/

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

7th December 6pm: Join Bishops John Adams and Michael Gielen at the Community of the Beatitudes for a Beautiful evening of celebration on the eve of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. This year’s Fourvière Festival of the Lights will be extra special as the Community of the Beatitudes is also celebrating 30 years of Foundation in New Zealand and 5 years of the beautiful Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Light. The evening starts with Mass under the Marquee at 6pm, picnic dinner and sausage sizzle, followed by a procession at dusk, and adoration under the stars. This is an event for the whole family! More information, contact Michael 021 825 955.

INVEST IN CHRISTMAS JOY

A Catholic Development Fund Christmas Club Account allows you to enjoy the peace and joy that the birth of Jesus brings without the unnecessary stress at what is often a busy and expensive

time of year. Your savings are available from 1st December in time for Christmas celebrations or even summer holiday expenses, and your account will earn interest for you while doing good within our community.

CDF – INVEST IN GOOD : 0800 403 863

www.cdf.org.nz

HORNBY VINNIES NEED VOLUNTEERS

31 Shands Road. Hornby.

Volunteering at Vinnies means making a real difference, one smile and one helping hand at a time. Whether you’re sorting donations or helping in the shop, every moment you give helps change lives. Enquiries to Bronwyn Hatch, Hornby Store Manager: 021 1959327 or email on bronwyn@ svdpcanterbury.nz

JOB VACANCY

Part-time, Seafarers’ chaplaincy assistant, Lyttelton Seafarers Centre, Port of Lyttelton.

$32ph, 20-30 hours a week: weekends and some evenings. Late December start.

Closing Date: 30 November 2024.

The Lyttelton Seafarers Centre is an ecumenically (Catholic and Anglican) operated centre. We support foreign seafarers (Filipino, Indian, Chinese, Russian, Ukrainian) on their arrival in the port of Lyttelton. Our chaplaincy staff visit ships, talk to the crew, supply information about our services, provide the crew with portable wifi and staff the seafarers centre.

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RETREAT AT SISTER EVELEEN HOUSE

As our new resident host, Hannah Frauenstein has moved in, we are open to overnight retreats again. Please book via our website - book a room. We would love to welcome you and to enjoy the peace of Sister Eveleen Retreat House. Day Retreats are held every last Thursday in the month with different themes. Next: Thur 28 November, 9:30 – 2:30 - facilitator: Antje Duda