October 2019
John Paul II Centre for Life – Race Night
Annual Fundraiser – Race Night Friday 18th October 5.30pm at Addington Raceway. Level 2 of the Metropolitan Stand (The Silks). Tickets $50 per person which covers entry plus a two course meal. Reserve your tickets now by calling 03-351 3225
Find out more »Interfaith Workshops on Religious Diversity and Anti-Discrimination
Youth/Young Adults Workshop: Friday 18 October, 6.00pm pizza for 6.30pm start. Cost $15.00 Adults Workshop: Saturday 19 October 1.00-5.00pm. Cost $20.00. Registration by 16 October to: revandrewdonaldson@gmail.com Venue for both workshops: Fendalton Community Centre, 170 Clyde Road. These are valuable interactive workshops contributing to social cohesion in our multi-cultural and multi-religious society. Sponsorship can be arranged for those who cannot afford to attend.
Find out more »Passionist Family Groups – Beach Cleanup
Meet at the South Brighton Domain at 12pm for a sausage sizzle lunch, followed by Estuary clean up from 1pm - 2pm. Bring your gumboots, a bucket or bag to collect rubbish, a drink and chair. All welcome - "Passionist Family Groups - a Family for All!" More details at: www.olv.co.nz
Find out more »Golden Catholics
Our speakers at our next “Golden Catholics” event for 2019 are Rev Simon Eccleton (Vicar for Marriage) and Ms Elizabeth Ong (Director) from the Marriage Tribunal Office. Our guest speakers will provide us with very informative and interesting talks. For those over 65 who enjoyed our previous Golden Catholic events a warm invite is extended to you again. A special invitation is extended to those who have not been before – we would love you to come. No costs are…
Find out more »Alpha Leaders Networking Meeting
If you have already run Alpha, or would like to see Alpha run in your parish, please join us on: Wednesday 23 October at 7:30pm at St Joseph’s Parish Centre, Papanui We will share experiences and cover: What is Alpha?, How to Get Alpha Up and Running, Feedback in Parishes So Far, and How We Can Help You. For more information please contact Matt O’Connell moconnell@chch.catholic.org.nz or Carly Mulqueen alpha@waimakariricatholic.org.nz.
Find out more »Our Lady of Victories – Plant Sale
Saturday 26th October, 9.30am - 1.30pm. 106 Main South Rd, Sockburn. Cash only sales - great quality and variety of succulents, natives, bedding plants, fruit, tomatoes, vegetables and more. Sausage sizzle running all morning!
Find out more »November 2019
Christian Meditation
There will be two parts to the next community day held by the Chch Community for Christian Meditation: • Report back on the Youth Retreat in Bonnevaux, France • Approaching Silence: An hour of contemplative meditation and prayer. This will be held from 1-4pm on Saturday 2nd November at Chapel Street Community Centre Christchurch North Methodist Church, Corner Harewood Road and Chapel Street This is a opportunity to see if this form of prayer suits you. For further information please…
Find out more »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…
Find out more »OCDS Carmelite Retreat
“A Eucharistic Love Story with our Carmelite Saints” Father Michael-Therese, CSJ, will be leading our upcoming November Retreat at Rochester Hall, Friday 15 Nov to Sunday, 17 Nov Show Weekend. If you would like to join us, contact Megan Emery ph 383 0706 or Email: benedictus@windowslive.com
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