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Parish- 2019
St Brigid’s - Sunday closest to 1 February- Welcome back to school, support teachers and children
St Patrick’s Day- Sunday closest to 17 March- Parish party/shared lunch
St Alphonsus – 1stweek in August- learning week
St Bernadette’s  - Sunday closest to 8 December- Mass for Sick 
Divine Mercy Sunday – 28 April
Winter Solstice Event- 21 June
Basilica 125thcelebration- 7 October
Sacramental programme?
 
 National days- NZ Bishops
Day of Prayer for Refugees and Migrants- 23 June
Caring Sunday- collection- 28 July
Social Justice week- 8-14 September
October- Extraordinary Month of Mission

 International
World Day of Peace 1 January- Pope’s message
World Day of Prayer for Creation – 1 September 2019 marks beginning of Season for Creation 1 September to 4 October ( working bee in garden and around Basilica)
Earth Day – 22 April ( Plant a tree, Laudato Si’ prayer at Mass)
World Day of Poor – 17 November 2019

Diocese
November 1-3 - Relationship Encouter weekend for couples both preparing for marriage and those looking to strengthen their existing marriage. Tirohanga Camp, Outram. $250 per couple (accomodation included). Click herefor more information.

November 8-9– Silent Retreat at Burns Lodge at Holy Cross.  Starts 7pm Friday night and finishes 2pm on Sunday.  Each retreatant will have the opportunity to meet with a Spiritual Director during the weekend.  




 



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  • Home
    • People
    • Parish Groups >
      • St Francis of Assisi Dunedin Trust
    • Calendar
    • Regular Events
    • Schools
    • Our History: Former Parishes
    • Links
    • Formation: Growing our understanding of Church >
      • Reconciliation
      • Eucharist Preparation
      • Keeping Connected -Covid-19
    • Photo Gallery >
      • 125th Celebrations
      • 2019 Confirmation
      • 2017 Confirmation
      • 2017 First Communion
      • 2019 First Communion
      • 2020 First Communion
  • Mass Times
  • Rosters
  • Parish Bulletins
    • Weekly Reflection/Kids Corner