June 2021
Holy Name Church, Ashburton – 90th Anniversary
20 June 2021 Past clergy and parishioners are welcome to join us as we celebrate the 90th Anniversary of Holy Name Church, Ashburton. 10am Sunday Mass followed by a shared lunch at the Parish Centre.
Find out more »The Crafty Crew
The next session is on Saturday 26th June, 1:30-4:00pm in the Bishop Joyce Centre at Our Lady of Victories, 106 Main South Rd in Sockburn. It’s a friendly social gathering to meet and work alongside crafters from other Christchurch parishes. Bring your handcraft project and a gold coin donation, as well as some cash for raffles. Any queries, call Jude Lathey 021 217-2052
Find out more »July 2021
Adults Journeying to Initiation in the Church
Archbishop Paul will call several adults to the initiation in the Church. These rites celebrate their response to God’s invitation to faith. Come support them and receive this witness of how the Holy Spirit has opened their hearts to seek the living God. In the near future they will receive the sacraments fruitfully. This is not a Mass. All are welcome.
Find out more »Theology of the Body for Youth and Young Adults
All young adults ages 18+ are invited to YOU an intensive Theology of The Body Course. If you would like to learn more about life, love and Theology of the Body this course is for YOU! We are running this as an 8 week program on Thursday evenings 8 July – 26 August from 7pm-9pm @ Kolbe House. If you have done TOB before, you are still more than welcome to attend, there is ALWAYS more to learn in this…
Find out more »Antioch Camp
Registrations open! Antioch is an epic weekend camp for young people in years 10-13, led by the Christchurch Catholic Youth Team. Antioch is an opportunity for young people to learn about their faith, experience the love of God, and connect with young people from other parishes throughout Aotearoa. Who: Year 10-13s (senior high school) When: Fri 09 – Sun 11 July Where: Woodend Christian Camp Cost: $90.00 per person Register here: www.cyt.org.nz/what-we-offer/events/antioch/ Contact CYT Event Coordinator Olivia Webb for more…
Find out more »St Mary’s Church, Pleasant Point
Everyone is warmly invited to attend a farewell service for the current St Mary’s Church in Pleasant Point, prior to its demolition. Sunday 11 July, 2.00pm, Kerry Hall, Pleasant Point. Come along, share your memories and say goodbye to a Pleasant Point landmark. If possible, please bring a small plate for afternoon tea. If anyone has any historic photos of the church they would like to share, please email them to opihiparish@yahoo.co.nz. All welcome.
Find out more »August 2021
Sunday Gospels according to Mark Year B
Sunday Scripture Series. Presented by Dr Kathleen Rushton RSM on Thursday 3 June at 7.30pm – 9pm. This session of the Sunday Gospels Series takes the Gospel readings of 11th – 21st Sundays of Ordinary time as proclaimed in the Lectionary for Year B. The session is in the context of lectio divina and there is a focus on hearing the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor. Find out more… Further sessions in this series will…
Find out more »Reflection Day – The Gospel of Creation
A Contemplative Day facilitated by Sr Lyndall Brown rsj. God has written a precious book, whose letters are a multitude of created things present in the Universe. Pope Francis’ Laudato Si. This day will be at Te Manawa Atawhai Catherine McAuley Centre at Villa Maria College on Saturday 21 August, 10.30am – 2.30pm. Bring own lunch. Koha/donation. To register contact Rosary House Spiritual Life Centre at roho@xtra.co.nz or 03 379 1298
Find out more »October 2021
Guided/Directed Five Day Retreat
A five day non-residential Ignatian retreat A time for the Restless of Heart will be presented by Father B Cummings sm using a variety of input. The venue for this retreat during the school holidays is Villa Maria College Christchurch where the library, staffroom and leafy grounds provide an atmosphere of stillness and silence for prayer. Daily for 4 – 8 October, 10am to 4pm. Eucharist is celebrated each afternoon in Te Manawa Atawhai Catherine McAuley Centre. Registration essential to…
Find out more »Sacred Heart College Ashburton
Sacred Heart College Ashburton – Reunion – Labour Weekend 2021 50th Anniversary of the 1971 closure after 87 years serving the Community will be held at Hotel Ashburton. Registration will include a book with history, memoirs and photos. Enquiries and registrations of interest to: Audrey Leath abjleath@gmail.com or 027 292 4443 or 11 Parkdale Close, Ashburton
Find out more »Reflection Day – Astonishing Secret
A contemplative day facilitated by Sr Lyndall Brown rsj drawing on themes from ‘‘An Astonishing Secret’, the title of a book written by Daniel O’Leary drawing on Laudato Si. During this time together several themes will be developed from this book. The Venue is Te Manawa Atawhai Catherine McAuley Centre at Villa Maria College. Koha/donation. Tuesday 26 October 10.30am – 2.30pm. Bring own lunch, tea and coffee provided. To register for this Rosary House Spiritual Life Centre Retreat contact roho@xtra.co.nz…
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