| MAORI PASTORAL CARE COLLECTION | Sunday 24 August |
Collection
helps fund the work of the Maori Pastoral Care Team, a group of
priests, religious and lay people who provide pastoral assistance
to Maori in ways familiar to them. Please give generously. |
| RCIA - (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) | Introductory Meeting Sunday - 7 September |
Full course to commence 21 September. For further information phone Fr Bruce England 566-3088 or Dennis Cheethan 569-5071 |
| Catholic Women's League - Fundraisers for the Missions | Tickets on sale after all Masses in August |
9 Sept 6 pm - "Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day" at the Light House Petone- tickets $20. 23 Sept. 7 pm Spring Fashion Parade at Ballentynes in High Street - tickets $15. |
| Catholics Returning Home Programme | 6 weeks series begins 22 September at 7.30 pm in our Parush Church. |
Do
you know someone who hasn't been to church for a while and who may like
to know more about the Catholic Church as it is today? Please
invite them to join with others "returning home" for a series of
information sessions on the church today.. Contact Mary on 586-0033 or Ray on 567-1597.. |
| Social Justice Week | 14-20 September |
Theme: Poverty in an affluent society. If anyone would like to join a discussion group please phone Pauline 938-1492 or Christina 566-3390 |
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| 24-Hour Young Adult Retreat |
Friday 22nd - Saturday 24th August 6pm-6pm | "Who do you say I am?". Four
faces of Jesus. Venue Featherston (travel provided). $25
plus travel. Call Youth Office 496-1731 or email:
Travina.Oh@vuw.ac.nz for infor or registration. |
| WORLD YOUTH DAY: |
Sunday 31 August at 7pm. |
Archbishop John Dew will celebrate Mass in Sacred Heart Cathedral . It is hoped as many World Youth day pilgrims will gather again and join in celebration with all those in the Archdiocese who were involved. Everyone is welcome.
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| GENERAL ELECTION | Our Bishops have issued a reflection on issues on relevance to all of us as we come closer to the General Election. You are invited to read the full statement at http://www.catholic.org.nz/statements/0808_elections.php | |
| FUNDRAISER FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF IRAQ |
Wed. 20 August Noon to 1.30pm. If wet Thursday 21 August. | At Wellington Anglican Cathedral.
Speakers, music, food, cake stall, sausage (gourmet) sizzle.
Proceeds to NZ Red Cross. Donations of cakes and baking
welcome on the day. |