WelCom May 2024
To list events free, email welcom@wn.catholic.org.nz with event name, date, time, location and contact details.
Sunday 5 May 2024
Seek: Explore and Discern – archdiocesan Vocations and Young Church event, 12.30pm, St Anne’s Newtown. Contact youth@wn.catholic.org.nz for more information.
Sunday 9 and Sunday 16 June
Love is a Decision – archdiocesan marriage preparation course for engaged couples, 10am–4pm. Go online to wn.catholic.org.nz/about/church-mission/marriage-ministries to register.
Wednesday 8, 15, 22, 29 May, 9, 12, 19, 26 June
Game On – Men’s Parenting Programme, over eight Wednesdays, 6.30pm–8.30pm. A Catholic Social Services programme facilitated by Ian and Francis. A look at what children need, a Dads’ role, communication, discipline, boundary setting, what makes a great family and more. Programme includes kai, tea, coffee and conversation! A koha towards costs appreciated. Contact CSS administrator to register at email reception@wn.catholic.org.nz or ph (04) 385-8642 or txt 027 4055 469.
Saturday 11 May
Te Hao Nui – Launch Out Thanksgiving Mass and Graduation for candidate Telesia Alaimoana, 10am, St Pope Pius Church, Titahi Bay. All welcome. Launch Out is the archdiocesan lay leadership formation programme of 7 to 8 years for candidates.
Sunday 12 May
Ascension Sunday – World Communications Day.
Sunday 12 – Sunday 19 May
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
Thursday 16, Saturday 18 May
Mary Potter Hospice Street Appeal – volunteers are needed to help collect funds around Wellington, Porirua and Kāpiti for the Mary Potter Hospice’s Steet Appeal. Visit marypotter.org.nz or contact Phillip at street.appeal@marypotter.org.nz to sign up.
Friday 17, Saturday 18, Sunday 19 May
Former Sacred Heart Parish of Reefton 150-year celebrations.
Sunday 19 May
Pentecost Sunday – Solemnity.
Monday 20 May
The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church – Memorial.
Sunday 26 May
Trinity Sunday – Solemnity.
Friday 31 May
The Visitation of the Blessed Vergin Mary – Memorial.
Wednesday 26 June
‘Liturgy of the Word’ – Sunday Eucharist workshop series presented by Fr Patrick Bridgman, Archdiocese Liturgy Adviser, 7–9pm, Sacred Heart Church, Petone.
Saturday 17 August
‘Liturgy of the Eucharist’ – Sunday Eucharist workshop series presented by Fr Patrick Bridgman, Archdiocese Liturgy, 10am–12pm, St Joseph’s Church, Mt Victoria, Wellington.
Wednesday 16 October
‘It’s Impact in our lives’ – Sunday Eucharist workshop series presented by Fr Patrick Bridgman, Archdiocese Liturgy Adviser, 7–9pm, St Teresa’s, Plimmerton.
15, 16, 17 November
Sacred Heart and Redwood College Nelson reunion for past pupils and staff. Register at: redwoodsacredheart.com or contact Bernadette King-Turner at: SHReunion2024@gmail.com for information.
Palmerston North Young Catholics – 18-35-year-olds invited after each Sunday 6pm Mass, to the Cathedral lounge at 7.15pm, to meet like-minded people and form new friendships.
Wellington Young Catholics
Join St Mary of the Angels Young Adults for community of faith, friendship, and fun!
Email smayacs@gmail.com for information.
Prayer: Young Adults Mass, last Sunday of month, 5pm.
Eucharistic Adoration: second Friday of month, after 5.15pm Mass.
Praise & Worship Nights: church crypt, usually third Friday of month.
Formation: Theology on Tap sessions, speakers, dates, times online.
Fellowship: social events.