April 2019
Divine Mercy Sunday
The annual celebration of the Solemnity of Divine Mercy Sunday will be held at the Pro-Cathedral again this year. All are welcome to attend this special day of grace and mercy. Reconciliation 1.30pm-3.15pm. Mass 3.15pm celebrated by Fr John Adams, followed by veneration of the 1st Class relic of St Faustina. "Whoever approaches the Fountain of Life on this day will be granted completed forgiveness of sins and punishment" Jesus to St Faustina re Divine Mercy Sunday.
Find out more »May 2019
Parish Music Ministry Conference
Sunday 5th May 3pm-7pm – all those involved and interested in Parish music ministry are invited to this conference, led by Ken Joblin and Br. John Van. Talks, workshops, afternoon tea provided and finishing with 7pm Holy Mass at St. Teresa’s Parish. $10 per person. For more info and to register please email pastoral@stteresas.org.nz
Find out more »Vocations Day
NAU MAI, HAERE MAI The Sisters of Mercy invite young women aged 18 and over to a Come and See Day to discover more about our Mercy Life. Date: Saturday 11 May Time: 10am to 3pm Venue: Te Manawa Atawhai Catherine McAuley Centre, 31 Peer St, Upper Riccarton. Take the entrance to Villa Maria College and the venue is on the right. To RSVP and for more information contact: Sr Monika - mmo@villa.school.nz 0211132448 Sr Linda - vocations@mercy.org.nz 021 263…
Find out more »Dove Catholic Women’s Fellowship
Dove Fellowship is excited to have Dr Catherine Black sharing her personal testimony, which includes her initial years practising medicine during the final tumultuous years of the terrorist war in Zimbabwe and how the church was very alive in the Spirit during those dark times. Dr Cathy specialises in menopausal medicine and Natural Fertility. Dr Cathy is a practising Catholic married to Bryden, who is an Anglican Minister and they have 4 children and 3 grandchildren. This will be such…
Find out more »City Wide Church Event – Together ’19
This event - TĀTOU TĀTOU TOGETHER '19 is an event organised by the city wide church leaders network called Te Raranga (which translates loosely as “the weaving“) is holding a combined Christchurch Churches event for all churches. This is being held on Saturday May 11th, 7pm at Christchurch Town Hall. Given recent events in the city, more than ever it is important to stand together; to acknowledge grief and loss but also to strengthen, encourage and spur each other on.…
Find out more »Reflection Day
Mary Catherwood RSM Tuesday 21 May 10.30am – 2.30pm (Cuppa available prior to 10.30) Prayer in the midst of daily life. Scripture, music and images will support awareness of God’s presence in our lives and silent prayer. Te Manawa Atawhai Catherine McAuley Centre Villa Maria College, Peer Street, Upper Riccarton Bring own lunch; tea/coffee provided Koha/Donation
Find out more »Cooking up Personal Worldview and Becoming Oneself More Deeply
Allan Bloore, Jungian Analyst Saturday 25 May 10.30am – 3.00pm This seminar will explore the Jungian theme of personal worldview and assist participants to reflect on its application to their lives. Rosary House, 22 Gracefield Avenue, ChCh Bring your own lunch, tea and coffee provided Suggested contribution $60 or donation according to means
Find out more »June 2019
Exploring the Spirituality of Teilhard de Chardin ‘Rediscovering Fire’
Kevin Gallagher Friday 14 June 7pm-9pm Saturday 15 June 9.30am – 4pm Pierre Teilhard de Chardin’s vision was one of consuming fire, kindled by the radiant powers of love. It was a mystical vision, deeply Christian in origin and Ignatian at its core. This seminar will explore some key concepts of Teilhard’s spirituality and vision and offer opportunities to taste and experience Christ at the heart of all things. Te Manawa Atawhai Catherine McAuley Centre Villa Maria College, Peer Street,…
Find out more »Scripture – Sunday Gospels
Scripture Series - Gospel according to Luke Year C Dr Kathleen Rushton RSM Thursday 20 June (See also 11 Sept and 13 Nov) This session of the Sunday Gospels Series will focus on hearing both the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor in the Gospel Readings of the 13th to 24th Sundays of Ordinary Time of the Roman Lectionary and the 3rd to 14th Sundays After Pentecost of Revised Common Lectionary For Year C (30 June15…
Find out more »July 2019
Prayer Series
Noticing God’s Presence: Mary Catherwood RSM Tuesdays 12 and 19 March 10.30 - 11.30am (Cuppa available prior to 10.30) Reflection starters, scripture and sacred music invite participants to experience ways of settling into silent prayer. Prayer session ends with an opportunity for brief sharing or listening. Venue: Te Manawa Atawhai Catherine McAuley Centre at Villa Maria College.
Find out more »Prayer Series
Noticing God’s Presence: Mary Catherwood RSM Tuesdays 12 and 19 March 10.30 - 11.30am (Cuppa available prior to 10.30) Reflection starters, scripture and sacred music invite participants to experience ways of settling into silent prayer. Prayer session ends with an opportunity for brief sharing or listening. Venue: Te Manawa Atawhai Catherine McAuley Centre at Villa Maria College.
Find out more »Later Life Transformation
Joy Ryan-Bloore, Jungian Analyst Saturday 20 July 10am - 3pm (Cuppa available prior to 10am) The process of ageing involves profound changes physically, psychologically and spiritually; the death of the old in order to make room for a new development. ‘When you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and somebody else will … take you where you would rather not go.’ John 21:18 The seminar will address this process with opportunity for participants to reflect and share their…
Find out more »Six Day Guided Silent Retreat (Non-residential)
Individual Spiritual Direction available. Each day will begin with prayer and reflection starters based on Scripture. Mary Catherwood and another spiritual director Monday 29 July - Saturday 3 August 10am – 3pm daily Sisters of Mercy, 141 Main North Road, Papanui Bring own lunch; tea/coffee/snacks available. Suggested Contribution $25 per day Early booking recommended.
Find out more »August 2019
Reflection Day
Tuesday 13 August 10.30am – 2.30pm (Cuppa before 10.30) Prayer in the midst of daily life. Scripture, music and images will support awareness of God’s presence in our lives and silent prayer. Te Manawa Atawhai Catherine McAuley Centre Villa Maria College, Peer Street, Upper Riccarton Bring own lunch; tea/coffee provided Koha/Donation
Find out more »September 2019
Scripture Series – Sunday Gospels according to Luke Year C
Scripture Series - Gospel according to Luke Year C Dr Kathleen Rushton RSM Wednesday 11th September This session of the Sunday Gospels Series will focus on hearing both the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor in the Gospel Readings of the 25th to 33rd Sundays of Ordinary Time of the Roman Lectionary and the 15th - 23rd Sundays after Pentecost of Revised Common Lectionary for Year C (22 September - 17 November). Using lectio divina, we…
Find out more »November 2019
Scripture Series Gospel according to Matthew Year A
Dr Kathleen Rushton RSM Wednesday 13th November In preparation for the new liturgical year which begins in Advent, this session will give an overview of the Gospel according to Matthew to invite us to listen more deeply to the gospel readings of Year A in order to hear both the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor. Te Manawa Atawhai Catherine McAuley Centre Villa Maria College, Peer Street, Upper Riccarton Koha/Donation 7.30pm – 9pm Venue: Te Manawa…
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