Upcoming events.
Weekly Mass at St Patrick's
All parents, grandparents and parishioners are invited to join the students and staff for weekly Mass in the Hall at St Patrick’s School during term time.
Please note: no Mass Feb 12 & Apr 1.
Men's Group - Reconciliation & Mass
Consecration to St. Joseph - Reconciliation & Mass
On Wednesday, 1 May it is the Feast Day of St. Joseph the Worker. This is a Mass for all men and is being offered for all men in our parish and the wider world.
Reconciliation at 7pm followed by Mass at 7.30 pm
Please bring a small plate for supper to share after Mass.
This is a great chance for us as men of the parish to not only reset our hearts with God through the sacraments, but also pray for each other through the intersession of St Joseph.
For more information Contact Andre de Roo on 0220824143.
Weekly Mass at St Albans Catholic
All parents, grandparents and parishioners are invited to join the students and staff for weekly Mass in the Chapel at St Albans Catholic School during term time.
Entrance to the Chapel & School is on Somme Street (60 / 58 Somme Street).
“Lord, teach us to pray” - Retreat Day
All are invited to our Retreat Day in preparation for the 2025 Jubilee Year 'Pilgrims of Hope'.
2024 has been designated a Year of Prayer by Pope Francis. There is a particular focus on the Our Father, and this presents us with a great opportunity to go back to the basics of prayer. Join us as we focus on Prayer for this special day retreat.
There is no cost to the retreat day, but there will be a 'koha' (donation) box if you would like to make a donation towards the expenses of the day.
We will gather on Saturday 4th May 10am – 4pm at Lamb of God Centre, Thames Street
https://www.cognitoforms.com/CatholicParishOfChristchurchNorth/ParishRetreatDay
Catholic Health Professional Meet and Greet
CATHOLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Calling all Catholic Health Professionals to come meet some of the Catholic hospital chaplains, come have a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit or two and a chinwag with the chaplains and other health professionals from around Christchurch. Bring along any questions you have for the chaplains and meet other like minded people working in the health industry.
Saturday 4th May, St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre, 2-4pm
Combined Youth Group
Sunday 5th May (COMBINED YOUTH GROUP)
Youth Mass: 5-6pm
Dinner and combined Youth Group (Year 7-13): 6-8.30pm
Theme: Defending the Faith
New Leaders: We will be welcoming and introducing our two new hired Youth Leaders to the team - Eunseong and Madalyn!
Youth Group: Together we have planned a fun night for the youth. We will be running some epic games (maybe involving balloons and marshmallows…!) and will be focusing on the theme ‘Defending the Faith’.
As it says in 1 Peter 3:15 ‘Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, but do so with gentleness and reverence’. We will be covering this topic and running some activities around it, discussing why it is important to know and to love our faith, and to not be afraid to share it with others – especially when someone challenges us about it!
Youth Mass: Our youth are also taking part in some of the roles during the Mass at St Bede’s! Be sure to come along to support them!
Dinner: Will be provided!
Girls' Youth Group
If you are a Year 9-13 girl and are keen for some fun, join us fortnightly after school on Thursdays!
We get up to lots of fun activities and opportunities to grow in friendship and faith - such as cupcake decorating competitions, sport, water games, guest speakers, outings, talks and discussions about faith, and so much more!
Register at https://www.christchurchnorth.org.nz/youth or contact Hannah for more information - hannah@christchurchnorth.org.nz
Youth Groups
Junior Youth Group (Year 7 & 8): 4-5pm
Youth Mass: 5-6pm // Dinner: 6-6.30pm
Senior Youth Group (Year 9-13): 6.30-8pm
Theme: The Value and Dignity of Human Life
Junior Youth Group: Our focus will be on exploring the value and dignity of human life – from conception until natural death. Our hope is to inspire in the Year 7 & 8’s a real appreciation for the amazing complexity that goes on in a developing baby and how we as humans are made in the image and likeness of God and have infinite value.
Senior Youth Group: We have a couple of people from ‘Loving for Life’ coming along to hang out and speak to our Senior Youth Group about the Value and Dignity of Human Life! They will be running the session for us – I will send out more info about what we will be discussing closer to the time, but it will be a good one!
Youth Mass: Once again, our Youth are taking part in some of the roles during the 5pm Mass at St Bede’s – be sure to come along to support them! I am still on the look out for another reader, another person to do Offertory, and two Greeters for this Mass – let me know if your child could do any of these roles!
Dinner: Will be provided!
Healing Service with Fr John Rea
We are hosting a Healing Service with Fr John Rea sm (from Wellington).
John Rea, a Marist priest, has the gift of healing. John Rea has been praying with people in this way since 1974. John Rea says God is the healer.
Pentecost Celebration - Vigil Mass
COMBINED PARISH PENTECOST MASSES
St Andrew’s Centenary College Chapel for Pentecost Weekend.
Saturday 18 May - 5:30pm / Sunday 19 May - 10am
All are welcome to join us as one parish community to celebrate the Feast of the Holy Spirit. Morning tea and fellowship will follow the 10am Mass.
N.B. There will be no other Vigil or Sunday Masses celebrated in the parish this weekend.
Pentecost Celebration - Sunday Mass
COMBINED PARISH PENTECOST MASSES
St Andrew’s Centenary College Chapel for Pentecost Weekend.
Saturday 18 May - 5:30pm / Sunday 19 May - 10am
All are welcome to join us as one parish community to celebrate the Feast of the Holy Spirit. Morning tea and fellowship will follow the 10am Mass.
N.B. There will be no other Vigil or Sunday Masses celebrated in the parish this weekend.
Pentecost Ecumenical Prayer Service
PENTECOST ECUMENICAL PRAYER SERVICE
Sunday 19 May - 7pm, North City Church (95a Sawyers Arms Road, Papanui)
All are welcome as we come together as Christians to celebrate the power of the Holy Spirit.
More details to follow.
Girls' Youth Group
If you are a Year 9-13 girl and are keen for some fun, join us fortnightly after school on Thursdays!
We get up to lots of fun activities and opportunities to grow in friendship and faith - such as cupcake decorating competitions, sport, water games, guest speakers, outings, talks and discussions about faith, and so much more!
Register at https://www.christchurchnorth.org.nz/youth or contact Hannah for more information - hannah@christchurchnorth.org.nz
Girls' Youth Group
If you are a Year 9-13 girl and are keen for some fun, join us fortnightly after school on Thursdays!
We get up to lots of fun activities and opportunities to grow in friendship and faith - such as cupcake decorating competitions, sport, water games, guest speakers, outings, talks and discussions about faith, and so much more!
Register at https://www.christchurchnorth.org.nz/youth or contact Hannah for more information - hannah@christchurchnorth.org.nz
Girls' Youth Group
If you are a Year 9-13 girl and are keen for some fun, join us fortnightly after school on Thursdays!
We get up to lots of fun activities and opportunities to grow in friendship and faith - such as cupcake decorating competitions, sport, water games, guest speakers, outings, talks and discussions about faith, and so much more!
Register at https://www.christchurchnorth.org.nz/youth or contact Hannah for more information - hannah@christchurchnorth.org.nz
Girls' Youth Group
If you are a Year 9-13 girl and are keen for some fun, join us fortnightly after school on Thursdays!
We get up to lots of fun activities and opportunities to grow in friendship and faith - such as cupcake decorating competitions, sport, water games, guest speakers, outings, talks and discussions about faith, and so much more!
Register at https://www.christchurchnorth.org.nz/youth or contact Hannah for more information - hannah@christchurchnorth.org.nz
Family Club
All families and friends are welcome to join the Family Club.
Every Friday (beginning 26th April) from 6pm - 8pm. St Joseph’s School Hall, Papanui.
We’d love to see you there.
For more information, please contact Fr Edwin
Friendship/Dining Group
FRIENDSHIP/DINING GROUP
This month we will meet at Christ the King Church on Friday, 26 April at 11.30am. We will share transport and travel to a local restaurant this side of the city for lunch.
Please RSVP to Michele Ward 358-4304 before Wednesday, 24 April. This is an ideal outing for retired people.
Bring along your friends as everyone is welcome.
Holy Hour for Vocations
National Vocations Awareness Week is from the 21 - 27 April and so we're hosting a Holy Hour for Vocations on Tuesday 23 April at St Gregory's from 8am - 9am.
You are more than welcome to join us as we pray as community for an increase of Vocations to the Priesthood, Consecrated Life and to Marriage.
But we also pray for those already living out these vocations, that they may be strengthened by Jesus, the Good Shepherd.
All are welcome!
Volunteers Afternoon Tea
The Parish Leadership Team would like to thank all our volunteers who help in whatever way, for all you do in the Parish of Christ the Redeemer. Your help in the Parish is a blessing to us all. As a small token of our thanks we would like to invite you to an afternoon tea to be held at:
St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre on Sunday 21st April 2024 from 2pm -4pm
Catholic Women's League - North Branch Gathering
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
The branch meeting of Catholic Women's League Christchurch North branch will be held on Thursday, 18 April in the St Joseph's Pastoral Centre at 1.30pm. The speaker will be Kerri Pring of the Canterbury Fire Service.
All welcome.
Anointing Mass & Light Luncheon
During Advent 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.
Girls' Youth Group
All girls who are year 9 - 13 are invited to come and join us for our Girls' Youth Group.
When - Wednesday 10 April
Time - 6 - 8pm
Where - St Joseph's Pastoral Centre (Cnr Vagues & Main North Road)
Christ the King School Mass
Join the Staff and Students of Christ the King School for Mass at the Christ the King Pastoral Centre
All parishioners are welcome.
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.
Weekly Mass at St Patrick's
All parents, grandparents and parishioners are invited to join the students and staff for weekly Mass in the Hall at St Patrick’s School during term time.
Please note: no Mass Feb 12 & Apr 1.
Combined Youth Group
This week’s Youth Group will be a Combined Youth Group - as it’s the final Youth Group of Term 1 :(
All students Years 7 - 13 are invited to come join us for an evening of food, fun and faith at St Bede’s College PAC.
Bring a plate for dinner (6pm) - and if you need to go to Mass, there’s one at 5pm at St Bede’s College Chapel.
All are welcome!
Preference Certificate Signings
PREFERENCE TO ATTEND A CATHOLIC PRIMARY OR SECONDARY SCHOOL
Please see the link below, this will direct you to all information relating to obtaining preference for your child to attend a Catholic primary or secondary school. Please note that the next preference signing will be Friday, 5 April between 3-4pm at our parish office.
Weekly Mass at St Albans Catholic
All parents, grandparents and parishioners are invited to join the students and staff for weekly Mass in the Chapel at St Albans Catholic School during term time.
Entrance to the Chapel & School is on Somme Street (60 / 58 Somme Street).
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.
The Men’s Prayer Group will recommence meeting again at
St Gregory's Church on Wednesday, 3 April at 7:30pm
If you would like more information, you can contact Andre de Roo on 022 082 4143.
Mass at St Joseph's School
Join students and staff from St Joseph’s School as they celebrate Mass.
All parishioners are welcome to this Mass.
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!
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!
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.
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 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
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.
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!
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.
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.
North Parish Youth Camp
All students years 7 - 13 are invited to our Annual North Parish Youth Camp!
Save the dates!
More information will follow.
Dads Day at the Beach
This event is for dads and their children to come down to Spencer Park Beach for fun in the sun.
Sunday, 10 March 1pm (weather dependent)
BYO food and drink
Come prepared for a sand castle competition by the surf club and beach cricket. If you would like to help with this event or need more information please call Andre de Roo 022 082 4143.
Hope to 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.