Weekly Notices

Subs required over Christmas / New Year for the Adoration Chapel

Over the past 12 years the Diocesan Perpetual Adoration Chapel has remained open throughout the Christmas period. We have a large number of people going away and require extra people to help out. If you are going to be at home this Christmas and would be happy to cover an hour or two please contact Matt on 027 536 9407 or chchadoration@gmail.com

CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES

Mass times and Sacrament of Reconciliation times from parishes across the diocese are now available on the Diocesan website https://cdoc.nz/christmas

Mission Hub – Reconnecting with the Disconnected

This Advent we are invited to extend the Father’s welcoming heart toward those who may feel distant or disconnected from parish life. The next Mission Hub Online gathering will focus on practical, gentle ways to intentionally invite and authentically reconnect. We will share a time of prayer, be inspired by others on mission, and explore our own context and response in small groups with others across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Mon, Dec 8 at 7.00–8.30pm

Online via Zoom

Everyone is invited to register here.

SISTER EVELEEN RETREAT HOUSE

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

Every last Thursday of the month we host a Day of Retreat at Sister Eveleen, 9.30 to 2.30. Created for busy people to take a break, rest, and step out of the rush for a while. You are warmly invited to join us.

Sister Eveleen Retreat House, Sumner, 6 Whitewash Head

For retreat info and to register follow this link

Mass in Te Reo Māori

From Sunday 7 December 2025, 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

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

CBS MUSIC - HANDEL MESSIAH

All welcome to hear Handel Messiah by the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Choir and Orchestra. At 1.30pm on Sun, Dec 7. To be held at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral. Admission is $30.

Closing Mass of the Jubilee Year of Hope

2025 has been a special year of grace as the Church celebrates the Jubilee Year of Hope. As the Jubilee Year draws to a close, we gather for a final Mass of thanksgiving.

Date: Sun, Dec 28

Time: 9.30am

Location: St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral

This Mass will mark the end of local diocesan celebrations of the Holy Year, while the universal Church celebration formally concludes on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord in Rome.

All are invited to join Bishop Michael in celebrating the closing Mass of the Jubilee Year.

SCRIPTURE FOCUS THIS ADVENT

You are invited to prepare for Sunday Mass by reading and reflecting on the Scripture we will hear that weekend. Marist priest Fr Frank Bird has for several years been helping people make those preparations through his Living the Word project. As the name suggests, Living the Word is an invitation for Catholics and others to allow the Word of God to shape their lives. You can download the resources, and access other rich content, at www.livingtheword.org.nz/pray

Food For Faith for Advent 2025.

Daily reflections for those seeking greater maturity of Christian Faith in preparation for Christmas. Sign up to receive daily emails during Advent at www.foodforfaith.org.nz.

The Catholic Shop

Now open Sundays 8.30am till 12.30pm till Christmas.

373 Manchester St, 9.30am till 4.30pm Monday to Friday, 10am till 1pm Saturdays.

Your best range of religious gifts.

CATHOLIC KIWI PODCAST

Six episodes of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference’s new podcast series have now been released, sharing stories of faith, ministry and mission of Kiwis and visitors to our shores. Guests in the opening episodes include Carmelite Sister Lauren of the Cross, broadcaster and policy expert Tim Wilson and Wellington Archbishop Paul Martin SM. More episodes will be released before Christmas to complete season 1, with season 2 set for 2026. Search “Catholic Kiwi Podcast” on YouTube or Spotify now.

Theology at the University of Otago 
The Theology Programme at the University of Otago offers the opportunity to think more deeply about Christian faith. You can study toward a qualification, or you can take a single paper.
For further info email: theology@otago.ac.nz
www.otago.ac.nz/theology

CHRISTCHURCH DIOCESE National Office for Professional Standards (NOPS) REVIEW

The NOPS office recently carried out their 3 yearly eternal review of the Christchurch Diocese. You can read their Executive Summary Report here.

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

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.