WelCom October 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.
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 7.30 pm start, 37 Doctor Taylor Tce, Johnsonville. All welcome.
Saturday 5 October
St Mary’s Parish Palmerston North – fundraising concert and meal, 5pm, Queen Elizabeth College Hall. Featuring entertainment and cultural performances. Go to www.surveymonkey.com/r/VNVSGTP to buy tickets.
Sunday 6 October
Suzanne Aubert – Celebration Sunday. At weekend Masses, join with Sisters of Compassion and all peoples of Aotearoa NZ to celebrate life of Venerable Suzanne Aubert Meri Hōhepa. Go to compassion.org.nz/celebration-sunday/ for resources and prayers.
Monday 8–Tuesday 9 October
Seasons For Growth – Children and Young Persons’ development training, knowledge and tools for 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.
Thursday 10 October
Front Porch events – David Williams, ‘Te Tiriti o Waitangi for Tangata Tiriti in Aotearoa: A Personal Journey’, 6pm, St Michael’s, 81 Upland Road, Kelburn. All welcome. (Poster information at: tinyurl.com/Kelburn-Talks)
Saturday 12 October
Cathedral fundraiser – Sacred Heart Cathedral fundraising group e-waste recycling day, Sacred Heart Cathedral School, 12 Guilford Tce, Thorndon, 10am to 2pm. Details p 12.
Sunday 13 October
Day of Prayer to Support Life.
Rosary – will be prayed, 3pm, Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, to commemorate the Apparitions of Our Lady at Fatima. For further information contact Ian Sutherland on ph (06) 356-7555.
Monday 14 October
One day mission – led by Fr Augustine Vallooran vc with Glen and Teresa La’rive from Divine Retreat Centre Potta, India, 6.30pm to 9pm, Sacred Heart Church, Petone. All welcome. (Poster information at: tinyurl.com/Mission-Wellington)
Wednesday 16 October
Liturgy workshop – Sunday Eucharist: It’s Impact on our Lives, presented by Fr Patrick Bridgman, Liturgy Adviser for Archdiocese, 6.30pm start with tea and coffee, for 7pm–9pm, Connolly Hall, Sacred Heart Cathedral.
Friday 18 October
Kaponga Country Day – St Patrick’s School, Kaponga, floral art, handwriting and artwork judged inside.
Friday 18, Saturday 19 October
Liturgy Workshop – Sunday Eucharist: Liturgy of the Eucharist. Presented by Fr Patrick Bridgman. Friday, 7pm–9pm; Saturday, 10.30am– 2.30pm, Our Lady of the Bays Parish Centre, Richmond.
Sunday 20 October
World Mission Sunday – collection.
Mission Sunday – Catholic Parish of Hastings celebrate Mission Sunday as one community and family day. Mass 10am, on St Joseph’s school field, followed by entertainment (koha). Food stalls available (cash only). Bring umbrella, picnic chairs and picnic. Everyone welcome.
Final Mass – Sacred Heart Church, 43 Ngatai St, Manaia, Sth Taranaki, closing. Bishop John will celebrate final Mass, 10.30am, replaces 9am Mass at St Joseph’s Hawera this day. Memories and hospitality after Mass.
Wednesday 23 October
Game On! – parenting eight-week course for Dads, 6.30pm–8.30pm, starts 23 October, NET Family Services, 2 Dudley St, Hutt Central. For more information or to register, email: reception@wn.catholic.org.nz or call Francis on 021 0887 4824.
Sundays 3, 10 November
‘Love is a Decision’ – archdiocesan marriage preparation course for engaged couples planning their weddings. Contact marriage@wn.catholic.org.nz for more information.
Friday 15–Saturday 16 November
NZ Catholic Medical Assn – Catholic Medical Retreat, Home of Compassion, Wellington. Go to: newzealandcatholicmedical.co.nz/2024-retreat-wellington for details and to register.
Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 November
Seasons for Growth – Companion Training in Children and Young People Programme, two-day professional development opportunity, cost $300 plus resources, registrations close 1 November. Email Jess at seasons@wn.catholic.org.nz.
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.
Friday 29 November
XLT – night of music, worship, Eucharistic Adoration and more for teens and young adults, 7pm–9pm, St Anne’s Newtown.
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.