What's On

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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Around our Archdiocese


   
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.


     
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.