Join us for one of our All Souls Day Mass as we begin the Month of November praying for all those who have died.

You are invited to place the names for your deceased loved ones in the Holy Souls’ Box found in front of the Altar at St Gregory’s Church.

Join us for one of our All Souls Day Mass as we begin the Month of November praying for all those who have died.

You are invited to place the names for your deceased loved ones in the Holy Souls’ Box found in front of the Altar at St Gregory’s Church.

Join us for one of our All Souls Day Mass as we begin the Month of November praying for all those who have died.

You are invited to place the names for your deceased loved ones in the Holy Souls’ Box found in front of the Altar at St Gregory’s Church.

Join us for our All Saints Day Mass as we begin the Month of November praying for all those who have died

Join us for our All Saints Day Mass as we begin the Month of November praying for all those who have died.

GROWING IN HOLINESS AND WORSHIP

A series of four talks held on Wednesdays 30 October, 6 November, 13 November, & 20 November, 7pm at St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre

Why is holiness important? Seeking to live a Holy life can be a struggle, with the many challenges we face in our daily life. In this series we will endeavour to give you tips and tools to grow in your spiritual life drawing from the Scriptures and teachings of the Church.

To register visit https://www.cognitoforms.com/CatholicParishOfChristchurchNorth/GrowingInHoliness or contact Judith at pastoral@christchurchnorth.org.nz

Join the Staff and Students of Christ the King School for Mass at the Christ the King Pastoral Centre

All parishioners are welcome.

All parents, grandparents and parishioners are invited to join the students and staff for 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).

St Teresa & Her Teaching on Prayer

Sr Lauren is Carmelite Extern Sister in Christchurch and will take her First Profession of Vows on October 15.

Join us as Sr Lauren breaks open St Teresa and her teaching on prayer.

Join students and staff from St Joseph’s School as they celebrate Mass.

All parishioners are welcome to this Mass.

All parents, grandparents and parishioners are invited to join the students and staff for Mass in the Hall at St Patrick’s School during term time.

COMMUNITY MASSES

Annual Gathering Mass for 2024

Mass will be celebrated on 18 October at 5pm

in the St Joseph's Pastoral Centre (Vagues Rd). This will be followed by refreshments, some fun, and some laughs. This is a great opportunity to meet new people. All parishioners already involved, or keen to get involved with Community Masses are invited to attend.

All parents, grandparents and parishioners are invited to join the students and staff for 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).

Mary: Full of Grace

Mary is described as the model of prayer, as she teaches us to be attentive to the needs of others.

Join Fr Pat Breeze SM as he reflects on the Annunciation and her Magnificat as the way she prayed and responded to what God asked of her.

"Praying with Scripture Through the Ignatian Method"

St Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises are a powerful method for encountering Jesus Christ and growing to know, love and serve him more. This session, led by Dr Mary Allan, will introduce you to some of the key elements in the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises and invite you to engage and experience those, enabling you to use them in your own prayer life.

All welcome!

BUILDING TOWARDS OUR FUTURE

The Building Committee are are offering two drop-in sessions for all parishioners to discuss the Visionary Master Plan with the building committee.

These two sessions will be held at St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre.

Saturday, 5 October - 11am - 1pm or Sunday, 6 October - 2pm - 4pm

Copies of the Visionary Master Plan are available online or in the foyer of St Gregory’s Church.

BUILDING TOWARDS OUR FUTURE

The Building Committee are are offering two drop-in sessions for all parishioners to discuss the Visionary Master Plan with the building committee.

These two sessions will be held at St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre.

Saturday, 5 October - 11am - 1pm or Sunday, 6 October - 2pm - 4pm

Copies of the Visionary Master Plan are available online or in the foyer of St Gregory’s Church.

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.

https://www.christchurchnorth.org.nz/schools-enrolment

FINAL YOUTH GROUP FOR TERM THREE!

St Bede’s College PAC

Youth Group – Sunday 22nd September (Combined Youth Group)

5pm – Mass

6-6.30pm – Dinner

6.30-8pm – Youth Group (COMBINED Year 7-13)

We have our final Youth Group for Term 3 this Sunday! All year 7 - 13 students are welcome!

Join us for Youth Group this week as we break open the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.

Years 7 - 8 Youth Group, 4pm - 6:30pm

Years 9 - 13 Youth Group, 5pm - 8pm.

Mass at 5pm at the St Bede’s College Chapel. Dinner at 6pm.

All Years 7 - 13 students welcome!

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S MOVEMENT

Invite you to our annual Retreat Day

LED BY: Trish O’Donnell whose ministry is companioning people on their spiritual journeys.

THEME: Aroha Mai: Forgiveness - Thread by Thread. A time to dwell quietly with the invitation to become a repairer and to explore the courtesy of forgiveness.

DATE: Saturday, 14 September - 9.30am-4.00 pm

VENUE: ALDERSGATE, 309 Durham Street. (Chester St: limited parking)

COST AND PAYMENT DETAILS: $55 includes morning tea and lunch. Payment to: 0317-07004-3199-00 Please include your name and ref. RETREAT. Final Registration 31 August 2024. Please confirm payment to Helen Warren NB new email: helenterry9@outlook.com Enquiries: Anne-Marie Pike 027 2272471 rogerandannemarie@hotmail.com

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).

Join the Staff and Students of Christ the King School for Mass at the Christ the King Pastoral Centre

All parishioners are welcome.

Join us for Youth Group this week as we break open the Sacrament of Holy Orders.

Years 7 - 8 Youth Group, 4pm - 6:30pm

Years 9 - 13 Youth Group, 5pm - 8pm.

Mass at 5pm at the St Bede’s College Chapel. Dinner at 6pm.

All Years 7 - 13 students welcome!

The JPII Racenight is back in 2024. Join us on Friday, 6th September in the Silks Room at Addington Raceway for an evening of fun and help support the work of the JPII Centre for Life. Tickets will be $60 per person which includes entry and a two-course meal with cash bar available. Contact Matt on moconnell@cdoc.nz for more information.