Upcoming events.
Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross is a beautiful devotion, traditionally prayed during the Season of Lent.
Join in praying this devotion with other parishioners. Held weekly on Fridays during Lent.
Anointing Mass & Light Morning Tea
During Lent we offer two opportunities for anyone who is sick, elderly, those with mental health issues, and any one who needs healing to come and join us for the celebration of the Anointing of the Sick at Mass.
Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross is a beautiful devotion, traditionally prayed during the Season of Lent.
Join in praying this devotion with other parishioners. Held weekly on Fridays during Lent.
Anointing Mass & Light Luncheon
During Lent we offer two opportunities for anyone who is sick, elderly, those with mental health issues, and any one who needs healing to come and join us for the celebration of the Anointing of the Sick at Mass.
Lent Reconciliations
Last minute confessions before the great feast of Easter?
All are welcome to come and experience this beautiful sacrament of healing as we journey towards Easter. All welcome!
Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross is a beautiful devotion, traditionally prayed during the Season of Lent.
Join in praying this devotion with other parishioners. Held weekly on Fridays during Lent.
Chrism Mass
Join Bishop Michael and the Priests of the Christchurch Diocese as they renew their priestly promises and the Oils of Catechumens & the Infirmed are blessed, while the Oil of Chrism is consecrated.
All are welcome!
Lent Reconciliations
Last minute confessions before the great feast of Easter?
All are welcome to come and experience this beautiful sacrament of healing as we journey towards Easter. All welcome!
Holy Thursday - The Mass of the Lord's Supper
Come join us as we begin our Easter Triduum celebrations with Holy Thursday (The Mass of the Lord’s Supper).
Adoration follows Mass until 10pm. Night prayer will be prayed together at 9:45pm.
Commemoration of the Lord's Passion (St Gregory's)
All are invited as we come together to Commemorate Jesus’ Passion on Good Friday.
Reconciliations are available afterwards
Commemoration of the Lord's Passion (St Bede’s Chapel)
All are invited as we come together to Commemorate Jesus’ Passion on Good Friday.
Reconciliations are available afterwards
Commemoration of the Lord's Passion (St Gregory's)
All are invited as we come together to Commemorate Jesus’ Passion on Good Friday.
Reconciliations are available afterwards
Commemoration of the Lord's Passion (St Bede’s Chapel)
All are invited as we come together to Commemorate Jesus’ Passion on Good Friday.
Reconciliations are available afterwards
Holy Saturday - Reconciliations
With no Morning Mass on Holy Saturday, you are welcome to come for Reconciliations.
A perfect opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Forgiveness and Healing before the great feast of Easter.
We will have a number of priests available on Saturday Morning.
Easter Vigil at St Gregory’s
Celebrate the great Easter Vigil with us, as we rejoice at the fact that Jesus has risen from the dead!
At this Mass, we will have a number of people being received into the Catholic Faith.
All welcome!
Easter Vigil at St Bede’s College Chapel
Celebrate the great Easter Vigil with us, as we rejoice at the fact that Jesus has risen from the dead!
All welcome!
Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross is a beautiful devotion, traditionally prayed during the Season of Lent.
Join in praying this devotion with other parishioners. Held weekly on Fridays during Lent.
Pilgrims of Hope - Lenten Talk by Fr Michael Pui
For this Lenten Talk, Fr Michael Pui (the NZ National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies) speaks on hope and mission.
All welcome!
St Patrick's School Fair
☘️☘️ Join the fun at the St Patrick’s Bryndwr School Fair! ☘️☘️
Get ready for an unforgettable day of family fun at the St Patrick’s Bryndwr School Fair! 🎉 Mark your calendars and bring your friends and whānau for an action-packed event filled with delicious food, bargains galore, live entertainment and a whole lot more – all while supporting your community.
🛍️ Browse the stalls for crafts, books, and hidden treasures
🍔 Indulge in tasty treats from our famous food stands
🎡 Enjoy classic fair games and awesome prizes
🎶 Soak up the atmosphere with live music
This is a must-attend community event, with all proceeds supporting our amazing school. Come along, have fun, and make lasting memories! 💚✨
📅 Date: Sunday, 16 March 2025
⏰Time: 11.30am to 3.30pm
📍 Location: St Patrick’s School, 57 Plynlimon Road Bryndwr, Christchurch
👉 See you there!
Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross is a beautiful devotion, traditionally prayed during the Season of Lent.
Join in praying this devotion with other parishioners. Held weekly on Fridays during Lent.
CTR Youth Camp
We are so excited for Youth Camp in March!
Registrations are open till the 1st of March so get in quick while spots are still available!
All Year 7 - 13 students are invited to register for camp by clicking the link below.
https://www.christchurchnorth.org.nz/youth-camp
Contact Francis if you would like more info or if you have any questions.
Pilgrims of Hope - Lenten Talk by Judith & Brendan
We all have brokenness in our lives. Sometimes we might not know where to turn or how to seek healing for our pain. Brendan & Judith will offer some tools and Scriptures on how to find hope in times of brokenness and hurt in our lives.
Confirmation Parent Info Evening
CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME
Parent Information Evening - Monday 8th April
7pm, Christ the King Pastoral Centre
Our Confirmation Programme are open to all students Year 8 and above. Parents are invited to an information evening.
Please register for the programme by visiting our website.
Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross is a beautiful devotion, traditionally prayed during the Season of Lent.
Join in praying this devotion with other parishioners. Held weekly on Fridays during Lent.
Family Club
All families and friends are welcome to join the Family Club.
We’d love to see you there.
For more information, please contact Fr Edwin
Pilgrims of Hope - Lenten Talk by Francis
Our first Lenten Talk is on Thursday, 6 March. Our speaker is Francis Mones-Cazon (our Youth & Young Adults Coordinator) who will break open the ‘Why’ of the Jubilee Year and why this is important to us as a Church, and as Pilgrims of Hope.
Exalt: Word and Sacrament
We'd like to invite you all to join us every Wednesday night for our weekly ‘Exalt’ nights. These nights, specifically tailored for our young adults, consist of a Bible Study which takes place from 6-7PM followed by an hour in front of the Blessed Sacrament (XLT's, Praise and Worship, and Silence) which then leads into some time for fellowship with young adults from all over Christchurch. We provide free food and drink for all to enjoy! We invite you to all to come encounter the real presence of Jesus both in His Word and in the Blessed Sacrament, as we spend time in prayer and worship together. This is a perfect opportunity to grow in faith alongside other young Catholics and to learn more about our core beliefs.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Ash Wednesday Ecumenical Service
We invite our parish community to join Msgr Rick and Fr Alister, alongside the other pastors, for the Ecumenical Service on Ash Wednesday evening at 5:30 pm. We will join the St Paul’s Anglican Parish Community and the St Paul’s Lutheran Community. Ashes will be distributed at this service.
Ash Wednesday Mass
Join us as we begin our Lenten Season with Ash Wednesday.
All Masses are celebrated at St Gregory’s Church.
Ash Wednesday Mass
Join us as we begin our Lenten Season with Ash Wednesday.
All Masses are celebrated at St Gregory’s Church.
Ash Wednesday Mass
Join us as we begin our Lenten Season with Ash Wednesday.
All Masses are celebrated at St Gregory’s Church.
Family Club
All families and friends are welcome to join the Family Club.
We’d love to see you there.
For more information, please contact Fr Edwin
Exalt: Word and Sacrament
We'd like to invite you all to join us every Wednesday night for our weekly ‘Exalt’ nights. These nights, specifically tailored for our young adults, consist of a Bible Study which takes place from 6-7PM followed by an hour in front of the Blessed Sacrament (XLT's, Praise and Worship, and Silence) which then leads into some time for fellowship with young adults from all over Christchurch. We provide free food and drink for all to enjoy! We invite you to all to come encounter the real presence of Jesus both in His Word and in the Blessed Sacrament, as we spend time in prayer and worship together. This is a perfect opportunity to grow in faith alongside other young Catholics and to learn more about our core beliefs.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Safeguarding Workshop
SAFEGUARDING WORKSHOP
Tuesday, 25 February: 10:30am - Noon (cuppa at 10am beforehand)
ST JOSEPH’S PASTORAL CENTRE
Volunteers who have not yet attended a Safeguard Workshop and existing volunteers who have not attended a workshop in the last three years are encouraged to attend.
These safeguarding workshops are a requirement of volunteering/ministering in every parish and Catholic entity in the Diocese.
If you have a safeguarding concern, our local safeguarding representative is:
Melonie de Roo: admin@christchurchnorth.org.nz / 03-359-1438
Junior Youth Group
All Year 5 - 8 students are welcome to join us for Junior Youth Group.
3pm - 3:30pm: Afternoon Tea
3:30pm - 4:30pm: Youth Group
Senior Youth Group
All Years 9 - 13 students are welcome to join us for Senior Youth Group
5pm - Mass (St Bede’s Chapel)
6pm - Dinner
6:30 - 8:30pm - Youth Group
Ministry Weekend
This weekend we will have a focus on our Ministries. We will be encouraging our parishioners who attend our Masses to offer their time and talents to serve at our Masses.
We have a number of ministries, i.e. Children’s Liturgy, Readers, Greeters etc. that are looking to expand the volunteer numbers
Family Club
All families and friends are welcome to join the Family Club.
We’d love to see you there.
For more information, please contact Fr Edwin
Men's Prayer Group
Men's prayer group
As men of Christ, we are called to live a life of virtue. Living this life is a great challenge. The Men’s Prayer group is a chance for like-minded men to come together, share, and support each other to become better versions of ourselves and live a life of true virtue.
If you would like more information, you can contact
Andre de Roo on 0220824143.
Safeguarding Workshop
SAFEGUARDING WORKSHOP
Thursday, 20 February from 7-9pm
ST JOSEPH’S PASTORAL CENTRE
Volunteers who have not yet attended a Safeguard Workshop and existing volunteers who have not attended a workshop in the last three years are encouraged to attend.
These safeguarding workshops are a requirement of volunteering/ministering in every parish and Catholic entity in the Diocese.
If you have a safeguarding concern, our local safeguarding representative is:
Melonie de Roo: admin@christchurchnorth.org.nz / 03-359-1438
Exalt: Word and Sacrament
We'd like to invite you all to join us every Wednesday night for our weekly ‘Exalt’ nights. These nights, specifically tailored for our young adults, consist of a Bible Study which takes place from 6-7PM followed by an hour in front of the Blessed Sacrament (XLT's, Praise and Worship, and Silence) which then leads into some time for fellowship with young adults from all over Christchurch. We provide free food and drink for all to enjoy! We invite you to all to come encounter the real presence of Jesus both in His Word and in the Blessed Sacrament, as we spend time in prayer and worship together. This is a perfect opportunity to grow in faith alongside other young Catholics and to learn more about our core beliefs.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Junior Youth Group
All Year 5 - 8 students are welcome to join us for Junior Youth Group.
3pm - 3:30pm: Afternoon Tea
3:30pm - 4:30pm: Youth Group
Diocesan Youth Mass
Join us this Sunday for the first Diocesan Youth & Young Aduls Mass of 2025!
16th February, 6pm
St Mary's Pro-Cathedral (Manchester Street)
No Senior Youth Group
Due to the Parish Picnic, and the Diocesan Youth Mass, there is no Youth Group this week!
See you all next week!
Parish Picnic
Bring your picnic baskets, your chilly bins , your sunhat and your cricket sets (or soccer ball or frisbee) and join us for our Annual Parish Picnic.
We've got access to a few BBQs so bring your own meat if you want to make use of it. We’ll have some games and also there’ll be a lolly scramble for the young ones.
Come and enjoy fellowship and meet new friends at our Parish Picnic! All are welcome!
11:30am - 1pm: Live Music by ‘Funk & Co’ - Students from Burnside Highschool (and a couple of them are from our parish community!)
1pm: Games & Challenges (Francis and our youth leaders will run some games and challenges for our young ones (and young at heart!)
1:30pm: Lolly Scramble
The Gifts of Healing - Training Day
Training day on “The Gifts of Healing”
Presenters will include: Fr John Rea SM (via pre-recorded video interviews and talks) and Brendan and Judith Woodnutt. This course is aimed at those wanting to develop and sharpen their gifts in the area of healing. To register please complete form on www.christchurchnorth.org.nz (Healing Day) or for more information email Judith on pastoral@christchurchnorth.org.nz
Morning tea and a light lunch provided. Please advise any dietary requirements. Suggested koha of $30. Please pay on the day.