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
Bishop Steve Lowe will be reflecting on ‘The Woman at the Well’ at the next Caritas Lenten webinar on Wed, 11 Mar To register, visit

www.caritas.org.nz/lent-webinars

All are welcome to join!

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.

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. 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

Join Marian College as our Pastoral Chaplain!

Are you a person of faith, passionate about nurturing the spiritual growth and wellbeing of young people? Marian College invites applications for a permanent, part-time Pastoral Chaplain (25 hours per week) to commence on Mon, Apr 20. You will play a vital role in supporting our students’ spiritual journey and overall wellbeing, operating within the framework of our Special Catholic Character. Commitment to upholding this character is a condition of appointment. For a full job description and application details, please visit our website https://www.sporty.co.nz/maria....

SISTER EVELEEN RETREAT HOUSE

You are warmly invited to join us for a Retreat.

Praying with the “I-am” Statements of Jesus
Silent retreat with Carol & Colin Renouf
Fri, 15 - 17 May

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 seminar to guide you to be attentive to God’ s still, small voice. On Thursdays 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.

FOOD FOR FAITH

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

DAY OF ST JOSEPH

The St Joseph’s Amberley Men’s Group warmly invite you to attend a pilgrimage walk in honour of St Joseph. The walk will be held on Sat, Mar 14. Visit the diocese website for more details.

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.