WelCom, September 2024
If you would like to list your parish and school events free on this page, please email welcom@wn.catholic.org.nz with event name, date, time, location and contact details.
Sunday 8 September
Nativity of our Mary our Mother – Catholic Fijian Community invites all migrant communities join them at the Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine St, Island Bay, to celebrate Mary’s Nativity Feast Day, Mass at 12.30pm, followed by hosted lunch.
Sundays 8, 15 September; 3, 10 November
‘Love is a Decision’ – marriage preparation. Archdiocesan courses for engaged couples. Visit website at tinyurl.com/Marriage-Ministries to register or email marriage@wn.catholic.org.nz for more information.
Thursday 12 September
St Theresa’s School, Plimmerton – 75th Jubilee, Mass celebrated by Archbishop Paul Martin sm followed by blessing of art installation and sharing past and present stories. Morning tea. Please RSVP to: forms.gle/9FDv6t8efe3hBbrj9 for catering purposes.
Sunday 15 September
Ecumenical River Prayer Walk – Te Awa Kairangi | Hutt River. [More details]
Sunday 22 September
Hope and Act with Creation: Kaitiaki at Ōtari – ecumenical walk. [More details].
Saturday 28 September
Come & See morning – opportunity for men interested in priesthood to hear priests share vocation stories, ask questions, learn about discernment and pray and share. Hāto Mere | St Mary’s Parish, Ōtaki, 10am–12pm. Email Lucienne at l.hensel@wn.catholic.org.nz for more information and to register.
Manawatu Christian Meditation Community Day – St Mary’s Catholic Church Centre, 58 Osier Rd, Greenmeadows, Napier, 9.45am–3pm. Guest speaker Dr Richard Egan, Associate Professor, Otago University. Please bring dish for lunch; tea, coffee provided. Contact Malcolm Byford at 027 263 3708 or bmbyford@xtra.co.nz to register. Koha entry.
Fill the World with Love: Music and Song for Soul and Spirit – Cathedral of Holy Spirit, 7pm, featuring Kathi Craig MNZM and Voices of Inspiration. Koha entry.
Tuesday 1 October
Alpha – 10-week course, Sacred Heart Parish, Inglewood, Tuesdays, 5.45pm–8pm. Conversations about life and faith. Open to all to learn more about Christianity. Registration due 22 September. Contact parish office at stjpwaitara@xtra.co.nz for details and to register.
Friday 4 October
Feast of St Francis of Assisi – Ecology, Justice and Peace Commission and St Francis of Assisi Parish Season of Creation Liturgy at St Francis of Assisi Ohariu Parish, 7pm cuppa for 7.30pm start, 37 Doctor Taylor Tce, Johnsonville. All welcome.
Monday 8–Tuesday 9 October
Seasons For Growth – Children and Young Persons’ professional development training, knowledge and tools to plan and facilitate educational intervention programme supporting young people with change, loss and grief. St Anthony’s Church, Seatoun. Cost $420. Email Jess at: seasons@wn.catholic.org.nz for application form and to register.
Wednesday 16 October
Liturgy workshop series – Sunday Eucharist: It’s Impact on our Lives, 7pm–9pm, Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Thorndon. (Please note: venue has changed from previously advertised location at St Theresa’s, Plimmerton.) Presented by Fr Patrick Bridgman, liturgy adviser for archdiocese.
Friday 18, Saturday 19 October
Liturgy Workshop – Sunday Eucharist: Liturgy of the Eucharist. Friday 7pm–9pm, or Sunday 10.30am–12.30pm, Our Lady of the Bays Parish Centre, Richmond. Presented by Fr Patrick Bridgman.
Friday 15–Saturday 16 November
NZ Catholic Medical Assn – Catholic Medical Retreat, Home of Compassion, Wellington. Go to: www.newzealandcatholicmedical.co.nz/2024-retreat-wellington for details and to register.