Weekly Notices

CATHOLIC BUSINESS NETWORK LUNCH

We invite you to join us for our final Catholic Business Network event of the year, featuring Leonie Guiney — South Canterbury dairy farmer, Fonterra Director, BNZ consultant, respected business leader, and committed Catholic.

Date: Thurs, Sep 11

Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Venue: Rydges Latimer Christchurch

Leonie will speak candidly about the role of her Catholic faith and daily disciplines in sustaining her during challenging times, her sense of responsibility to “pay it forward” to the next generation, and the importance of acknowledging those who have supported her along the way.

With reflections from her time on the board of Fonterra and life on the land, Leonie offers a compelling perspective on values-based leadership, perseverance, and community.

Reserve your place now at: www.cbn.nz

“BLESSED IS SHE WHO BELIEVED” (LK1:4)

A weekend retreat for young women open to discerning a call to consecrated life.

Join other young women aged 18-30 for a weekend of prayer, friendship and formation on discerning a vocation to different forms of consecrated life within the Church.

Aug 9-10, Sr Eveleen Retreat House, Sumner. Contact Matt moconnell@cdoc.nz or Jess 02102444876 for more information and to register.

BEATITUDES UPCOMING RETREATS 

MARIAN DAY RETREAT – Aug 16

Consecrate yourself to Mary as did the first missionaries. Mary cares for each of her children and is waiting to intercede for us for every grace we need! Please bring your own lunch. Tea & coffee provided.

COUPLE’S RETREAT – Sep 5-7

“Call to Holiness” is the theme for the retreat. Come away with your spouse to enrich your marriage under the guidance of Saints Louis and Zelie Martin - the parents of St Thérèse of Lisieux and her sisters. 

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

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

VATICAN ASTRONOMER SPEAKING TOUR

Br Guy Consolmagno SJ, the director of the Vatican Observatory, will be speaking at a number of events across New Zealand in early August. He is a highly-regarded speaker on the intersection of faith and science, and has written many books on the subject. He has public lectures in Christchurch on the following dates:

Aug 8, BT112, University of Canterbury at 3.00pm.

Aug 10, Bishop Joyce Centre, 106 Main South Road at 12.30pm.

Aug 11, Holy Family Catholic Parish Hall Timaru at 11.00am.

Aug 13, A3, University of Canterbury at 7.00pm

Visit tekupenga.ac.nz for the topics and more information.

ASSUMPTION FEAST MASS

The Bishops of New Zealand invite you to join them at the National Marian Shrine on Aug 15, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The celebration of our national feast day is part of the Bishops’ second of two national pilgrimages during the Jubilee Year. Mass will be celebrated at 6pm on Fri, Aug 15 at St Mary of the Angels Church, Boulcott St, Wellington.

All are welcome.

SINGLES FOR CHRIST – CHRISTIAN LIFE PROGRAM 
Singles for Christ invites all single young adults (ages 18–40) to join our 8-week Christian Life Program — a space to grow in faith, discover God’s love, and build lasting friendships. Held St. Peter’s Parish Hall. Starting Aug 6 at 6:30PM. For more info, contact KC at 027 456 9535 or sfcnzchch@gmail.com. You can also follow us on our instagram and facebook @sfcchristchurch.

SISTER EVELEEN RETREAT HOUSE

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

HEARTS ABLAZE: PRAYING THE PSALMS. Weekend Retreat with Colin Renouf, on Nov 7-9 Moving beyond mediocrity to passion. Write your own psalm of praise.

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

JOHN PAUL II CENTRE RACE NIGHT 2025

Join over 200 people for an unforgettable evening of harness racing, great food, and friendly competition. Enjoy a 2-course dinner, live racing commentary, and our famous Priest Punter of

the Year competition - all while supporting local families. To be held at 5.30pm on Aug 29 at Addington Raceway. You can find more information and book tickets here.

PARISH MINISTRY WEBINAR

Te Kupenga Catholic Theological College is offering a webinar on “Parish Ministry in Aotearoa New Zealand” with Emily Sit, the director for mission and evangelisation for Palmerston North. This webinar is on Wed, Aug 20 5:00-6:00pm via Zoom. To register, go to www.tekupenga.ac.nz/webinar2025

OPEN HOME FOUNDATION

Open Home Foundation is reaching out to our Christian community to make a difference in the lives of children and young people. If being a foster parent has been something that you keep thinking about perhaps now is the time for you to take this step. We have an urgent need in Christchurch and West Coast for families to care for older children. Training and 24/7 support is provided for all our foster parents. If God has placed this on your heart, please do not delay in contacting us through our website https://ohf.org.nz/.

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

CATHOLICISM4CATHOLICS

In a world full of confusing messages about love, sex, and marriage, it’s easy to lose sight of what God actually teaches. The Sixth Commandment — “You shall not commit adultery” — often sounds like a restriction, but it’s really an invitation to something deeper and more beautiful: faithful, life-giving love. Join Fr. Vincent Barboza this Thurs, Aug 7, at 1.45pm in the Parish Centre, Basilica of Sacred Heart, Timaru for a heartfelt and eye-opening talk on what this commandment means for us today. Missed our last talk on Fourth Commandment? Click here for the link Catholicism4Catholics

PRAYER VIGIL FOR THE UNBORN

A prayer vigil will be held on Sun, Aug 3 from 2.00-4.00pm in Hagley Park, near the intesection of Deans Ave and Matai Street. For more info contact Anastasia 021 0822 6960.

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

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

SOUP KITCHEN

The next Catholic Social Services and SVDP Soup Kitchen will be held from midday to 2.30pm on the 21^st of August.  It will be held in Hampshire St, Aranui. Please note the new location. If you have any questions or would like to offer your support, please contact CSS on 03 379 0012.