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.
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.