Weekly Notices

SEASON OF CREATION

This month we celebrate the Season of Creation - a time of reflection and action that continues through to October 4.

The theme this year is Peace with Creation, this theme describes a future period of peace and transformation.

Season of Creation Activities 2025

Rosary Hose Reflection Hour on Tues, Sep 2 at 1.30pm drawing on ‘Laudato Si’ and material provided for 2025 by ecumenical movement for Season of Creation. A Rosary House event at Te Manawa Atawhai Catherine McAuley Centre at Villa Maria College. Indication of attendance helpful to roho@xtra.co.nz or (03) 379 1298

Rosary House Reflection Day based on Teilhard de Chardin’s “Mass on the World”: Sat, 6 Sep, 10am – 4pm facilitated by Kevin Gallagher, at Te Manawa Atawhai Catherine McAuley Centre at Villa Maria College. Bring own lunch. Tea, coffee provided. Koha/Donation. Indication of attendance helpful to roho@xtra.co.nz or (03) 379 1298.

Turn Debt into Hope Caritas event – Facilitator Sister Kathleen Rushton, 10.00-11.30am Tues, Sep 9, at St Gregory’s Church or 7.30-9.00pm Tues, Sep 9, Te Manawa Atawhai Villa Maria College. Please register by emailing roho@xtra.co.nz

Contemplative walk in nature, Sep 20, 9.00am-1.00pm - contact kiwibede@xtra.co.nz

Sign the Caritas petition Turn Debt into Hope https://www.caritas.org.nz/tur...

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

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

SISTER EVELEEN RETREAT HOUSE

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

Hearts Ablaze: Praying the Psalms. Nov 7-9, with Colin and Carol Renouf
Facing the Fire: A Journey into Darkness with the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius Oct 24-26, with Eddie O’Connor

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

CALLED TO LEAD - A RETREAT FOR MEN

Men of the diocese are invited to a Joshua Men’s Retreat. Join men from across New Zealand for a special time of formation and encounter.

The retreat will be held on Fri, Oct 10 – Sun, Oct 12 and will be held at Chosen Valley Christian Camp, Ararimu, Auckland.

Retreat Director: Mike Lobo

Attending Priest: Fr Carl Telford SM

Keynote Speaker: Bill McElhinney

Cost: $175pp (includes food and accommodation) Follow this link to register or for more info contact Mike Lobo (021) 2809285 or Jerome Hardy (027) 2334380.

CHRISTCHURCH CHORAL FESTIVAL

All are welcome to a Christchurch Choral Festival free concert at 2.00pm TODAY, Sun, Sep 7 at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral. For more information visit our website.

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.

HEAVENLY HARMONY HAYDN

Come and hear the CBS Choir and Orchestra perform Te Deum, Symphony 97, Heavenly Harmony Haydn, Harmoniemesse. 2.00pm Sun, Sep 21 at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral. Entry price $30 (eftpos available). For more information visit our website.

INFERTILITY SUPPORT GROUP

If you are struggling with infertility you are welcome to a monthly support group. Join us to find encouragement, hope and a way forward through prayerful reflection, sharing and solidarity. Please contact the JPII centre to register and to find out more: Ph 021 0814 8834 or email info@jp2.org.nz.

HOLIDAY HOUSE FOR RENT

The Catholic Outdoor Club has a Holiday House available in Arthur’s Pass, on Sunshine Tce (behind the Police Station). The house has 3 bunk rooms to accommodate 18 people. It has a good lounge and kitchen. Ideal for an economical family holiday in the mountains. Cost from $90 a night. Bookings may be made on the website HERE.

ROSARY HOUSE RETREAT

A Guided Five Day (Non-Residential Retreat) will be held on Mon, Sep 22- Fri, Sep 26, 10am - 4pm daily. Fr Chris Skinner sm, the Retreat leader, will present the retreat using a variety of input including music and guidance for silent reflection and prayer. To be held at Villa Maria College, Peer Street, Upper Riccarton. Bring own lunch; morning and afternoon tea provided. Cost $320 for five days or donation per day attended. Indicate intention to attend to roho@xtra.co.nz or (03) 379 1298.

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

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S MOVEMENT

The Catholic Women’s Movement invites you to their annual retreat day led by Mary Thorne.

The theme of the retreat is God of Hope for our Time.

DATE: Sat, Sep 20

TIME: 9.30 am – 4.00 pm

VENUE: Aldersgate, 309 Durham Street.

Cost $60 includes morning tea and lunch.

For more info contact Helen Warren at helenterry9@outlook.com or 021 133 5132

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

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