Upcoming events.
Young Adults: Connect (Young Adults Fellowship)
YOUNG ADULTS: ‘CONNECT’ (18 - 35 yrs)
This is a space for young adults to build one another up in faith and share life together outside of ministry roles, work, study.
When: Every Wednesday after Adoration (8:15pm onwards)
Where: Papanui Club
Who: Young Adults (18–35)
Come along, bring a friend, and be part of our parish young adult's community.
Junior Youth Group
All Years 7 - 8 students are invited to join us for our Junior Youth Group at, 3:30pm - 4:30pm St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre.
Students are welcome to come to St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre form 3pm. We will provide afternoon for the young people..
Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist
PRESENCE: THE MYSTERY OF THE EUCHARIST
The same Jesus who walked the streets of Jerusalem and Galilee 2,000 years ago is truly present to us sacramentally under the appearance of bread and wine. In the Eucharist, the God of the universe invites us into a deeper experience of his perfect love - and He is waiting for you.
All young adults (18 - 35) are invited to a three-week series on the Eucharist. Begins Wednesday, 5 November at St Gregory’s Church Meeting Room. 6pm start, but arrive 5:30pm onwards for a bit of social time beforehand. Contact Fr Alister for more info.
Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist
PRESENCE: THE MYSTERY OF THE EUCHARIST
The same Jesus who walked the streets of Jerusalem and Galilee 2,000 years ago is truly present to us sacramentally under the appearance of bread and wine. In the Eucharist, the God of the universe invites us into a deeper experience of his perfect love - and He is waiting for you.
All young adults (18 - 35) are invited to a three-week series on the Eucharist. Begins Wednesday, 5 November at St Gregory’s Church Meeting Room. 6pm start, but arrive 5:30pm onwards for a bit of social time beforehand. Contact Fr Alister for more info.
Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist
PRESENCE: THE MYSTERY OF THE EUCHARIST
The same Jesus who walked the streets of Jerusalem and Galilee 2,000 years ago is truly present to us sacramentally under the appearance of bread and wine. In the Eucharist, the God of the universe invites us into a deeper experience of his perfect love - and He is waiting for you.
All young adults (18 - 35) are invited to a three-week series on the Eucharist. Begins Wednesday, 5 November at St Gregory’s Church Meeting Room. 6pm start, but arrive 5:30pm onwards for a bit of social time beforehand. Contact Fr Alister for more info.
Bake Sale
The Youth and Young Adults are holding a bakesale to fundraise towards the costs of 7 young people going to Lifeteen Summer Camp (+1 Adult Chaperone) and 4 young adults going to Hearts Aflame Summer School.
Getting them there comes with real costs:
Hearts Aflame (4 young adults): approx. $1,000 each (registration + flights) = $4,000
Summer Camp (7 youth + 1 chaperone): approx. $750 each (registration + flights) = $6,000
Total needed: $10,000
Mysteries of the Rosary
Mysteries of the Rosary – Video Series
Starts: Wed 15 October, 10:00am–12:00pm
Where: St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre
October is the Month of the Holy Rosary. Join us for a 7-week journey through the Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, and Luminous Mysteries—filmed on location in the Holy Land, Rome, Lourdes, Fatima, and Paris (a collaboration by Paradisus Dei, Wild Goose TV, and 10th Hour Productions).
From Nazareth to Bethlehem, Gethsemane to the empty tomb, St Peter’s Basilica to the catacombs — praying the Rosary will never be the same!
Enjoy a cuppa • Watch the episode • Small-group discussion • Pray together (9:15am Mass available on some Wednesdays)
Register: Email Judith at pastoral@christchurchnorth.org.nz or visit https://www.cognitoforms.com/CatholicParishOfChristchurchNorth/MysteriesOfTheRosary
Senior Youth Group
All Years 9 - 13 students are welcome to join us for Senior Youth Group
5pm - Mass (St Bede’s Chapel)
6pm - Dinner
6:30 - 8:30pm - Youth Group
Bake Sale
The Youth and Young Adults are holding a bakesale to fundraise towards the costs of 7 young people going to Lifeteen Summer Camp (+1 Adult Chaperone) and 4 young adults going to Hearts Aflame Summer School.
Getting them there comes with real costs:
Hearts Aflame (4 young adults): approx. $1,000 each (registration + flights) = $4,000
Summer Camp (7 youth + 1 chaperone): approx. $750 each (registration + flights) = $6,000
Total needed: $10,000
Monthly XLT Night
Join us for our montly XLT Night!
Afterwards, all young adults and youth are invited for food and fellowship (which means there won't be YA: Connect at the Papanui Club this week).
The Search Series for Young Adults
Begins Wednesday 10th September, 6pm - 7pm [for 7 weeks]
St Gregory’s Church Meeting Room
Is life’s journey taking you somewhere? What do you want from your life?
All young adults (18 - 35) are welcome to join us as we explore, over 7 weeks, to examine life and death, sorrow and happiness, and science and faith. Through interviews with astrophysicists, psychologists, astronauts, neuroscientists, professors, athletes, artists, and the beauty of the cosmos all point to one big conclusion: Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church.
Mysteries of the Rosary
Mysteries of the Rosary – Video Series
Starts: Wed 15 October, 10:00am–12:00pm
Where: St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre
October is the Month of the Holy Rosary. Join us for a 7-week journey through the Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, and Luminous Mysteries—filmed on location in the Holy Land, Rome, Lourdes, Fatima, and Paris (a collaboration by Paradisus Dei, Wild Goose TV, and 10th Hour Productions).
From Nazareth to Bethlehem, Gethsemane to the empty tomb, St Peter’s Basilica to the catacombs — praying the Rosary will never be the same!
Enjoy a cuppa • Watch the episode • Small-group discussion • Pray together (9:15am Mass available on some Wednesdays)
Register: Email Judith at pastoral@christchurchnorth.org.nz or visit https://www.cognitoforms.com/CatholicParishOfChristchurchNorth/MysteriesOfTheRosary
Junior Youth Group
All Year 7 & 8 students are welcome to join us for Junior Youth Group.
3pm - 3:30pm: Afternoon Tea
3:30pm - 4:30pm: Youth Group
Senior Youth Group
All Years 9 - 13 students are welcome to join us for Senior Youth Group
5pm - Mass (St Bede’s Chapel)
6pm - Dinner
6:30 - 8:30pm - Youth Group
The Search Series for Young Adults
Begins Wednesday 10th September, 6pm - 7pm [for 7 weeks]
St Gregory’s Church Meeting Room
Is life’s journey taking you somewhere? What do you want from your life?
All young adults (18 - 35) are welcome to join us as we explore, over 7 weeks, to examine life and death, sorrow and happiness, and science and faith. Through interviews with astrophysicists, psychologists, astronauts, neuroscientists, professors, athletes, artists, and the beauty of the cosmos all point to one big conclusion: Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church.
Mysteries of the Rosary
Mysteries of the Rosary – Video Series
Starts: Wed 15 October, 10:00am–12:00pm
Where: St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre
October is the Month of the Holy Rosary. Join us for a 7-week journey through the Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, and Luminous Mysteries—filmed on location in the Holy Land, Rome, Lourdes, Fatima, and Paris (a collaboration by Paradisus Dei, Wild Goose TV, and 10th Hour Productions).
From Nazareth to Bethlehem, Gethsemane to the empty tomb, St Peter’s Basilica to the catacombs — praying the Rosary will never be the same!
Enjoy a cuppa • Watch the episode • Small-group discussion • Pray together (9:15am Mass available on some Wednesdays)
Register: Email Judith at pastoral@christchurchnorth.org.nz or visit https://www.cognitoforms.com/CatholicParishOfChristchurchNorth/MysteriesOfTheRosary
Junior Youth Group
All Year 7 & 8 students are welcome to join us for Junior Youth Group.
3pm - 3:30pm: Afternoon Tea
3:30pm - 4:30pm: Youth Group
Dicoesan Carmel Youth Mass
⛪ Diocesan Youth Mass Term Four – the Return to Carmel!
In what can only be considered a welcome throwback, we're bringing a Diocesan Youth Mass back to the Carmelite Monastery on Sunday 12 October at 5pm. As well as Mass with them in their chapel, we'll have the opportunity for groups to meet the Sisters - as well as a classic early summer BBQ after Mass.
Young Adults: Connect
YOUNG ADULTS: ‘CONNECT’ (18 - 35 yrs)
This is a space for young adults to build one another up in faith and share life together outside of ministry roles, work, study.
When: Every Wednesday after Adoration (8:15pm onwards)
Where: Papanui Club
Who: Young Adults (18–35)
Come along, bring a friend, and be part of our parish young adult's community.
The Search Series for Young Adults
Begins Wednesday 10th September, 6pm - 7pm [for 7 weeks]
St Gregory’s Church Meeting Room
Is life’s journey taking you somewhere? What do you want from your life?
All young adults (18 - 35) are welcome to join us as we explore, over 7 weeks, to examine life and death, sorrow and happiness, and science and faith. Through interviews with astrophysicists, psychologists, astronauts, neuroscientists, professors, athletes, artists, and the beauty of the cosmos all point to one big conclusion: Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church.
Junior Youth Group
All Year 7 & 8 students are welcome to join us for Junior Youth Group.
3pm - 3:30pm: Afternoon Tea
3:30pm - 4:30pm: Youth Group
Senior Youth Group
All Years 9 - 13 students are welcome to join us for Senior Youth Group
5pm - Mass (St Bede’s Chapel)
6pm - Dinner
6:30 - 8:30pm - Youth Group
Young Adults: Connect
YOUNG ADULTS: ‘CONNECT’ (18 - 35 yrs)
This is a space for young adults to build one another up in faith and share life together outside of ministry roles, work, study.
When: Every Wednesday after Adoration (8:15pm onwards)
Where: Papanui Club
Who: Young Adults (18–35)
Come along, bring a friend, and be part of our parish young adult's community.
The Search Series for Young Adults
Begins Wednesday 10th September, 6pm - 7pm [for 7 weeks]
St Gregory’s Church Meeting Room
Is life’s journey taking you somewhere? What do you want from your life?
All young adults (18 - 35) are welcome to join us as we explore, over 7 weeks, to examine life and death, sorrow and happiness, and science and faith. Through interviews with astrophysicists, psychologists, astronauts, neuroscientists, professors, athletes, artists, and the beauty of the cosmos all point to one big conclusion: Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church.
Friendship & Dining Out Group
FRIENDSHIP AND DINING OUT GROUP
On Thursday, 25 September - We we will meet at Christ the King carpark at 11.00am. We will travel by bus for lunch. The bus is paid for, but you will need to pay for your lunch.
Please RSVP to Michele Ward 358-4304 by Tuesday, 23 June.
Bring along your friends and join us.
Monthly XLT Night
Join us for our montly XLT Night!
Afterwards, all young adults and youth are invited for food and fellowship (which means there won't be YA: Connect at the Papanui Club this week).
The Search Series for Young Adults
Begins Wednesday 10th September, 6pm - 7pm [for 7 weeks]
St Gregory’s Church Meeting Room
Is life’s journey taking you somewhere? What do you want from your life?
All young adults (18 - 35) are welcome to join us as we explore, over 7 weeks, to examine life and death, sorrow and happiness, and science and faith. Through interviews with astrophysicists, psychologists, astronauts, neuroscientists, professors, athletes, artists, and the beauty of the cosmos all point to one big conclusion: Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church.
Golden Catholics
GOLDEN CATHOLICS
Golden Catholics warmly invite senior parishioners from across the Diocese to come together, enjoy a light lunch and connect with others. To be held on Wed, Sep 24 starting with 11.00am Mass followed by a presentation and lunch, to be
held at St Mary’s New Brighton, 116 Lonsdale St, Christchurch. Bishop Michael will share how hope is at the heart of our faith as Catholics. Visit our website for more information and please RSVP by 19 Sept on 03 366 9869 or email cdf@cdoc.nz.
Young Adults: Connect
YOUNG ADULTS: ‘CONNECT’ (18 - 35 yrs)
This is a space for young adults to build one another up in faith and share life together outside of ministry roles, work, study.
When: Every Wednesday after Adoration (8:15pm onwards)
Where: Papanui Club
Who: Young Adults (18–35)
Come along, bring a friend, and be part of our parish young adult's community.
The Search Series for Young Adults
Begins Wednesday 10th September, 6pm - 7pm [for 7 weeks]
St Gregory’s Church Meeting Room
Is life’s journey taking you somewhere? What do you want from your life?
All young adults (18 - 35) are welcome to join us as we explore, over 7 weeks, to examine life and death, sorrow and happiness, and science and faith. Through interviews with astrophysicists, psychologists, astronauts, neuroscientists, professors, athletes, artists, and the beauty of the cosmos all point to one big conclusion: Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church.
Junior Youth Group
All Years 7 - 8 students are invited to join us for our Junior Youth Group at, 3:30pm - 4:30pm St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre.
Students are welcome to come to St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre form 3pm. We will provide afternoon for the young people..
Senior Youth Group
All Years 9 - 13 students are welcome to join us for Senior Youth Group
5pm - Mass (St Bede’s Chapel)
6pm - Dinner
6:30 - 8:30pm - Youth Group
Second-Hand Catholic Book Sale
Hundreds of Catholic books to choose from, including books on Saints, Prayer, History, Apologetics, Popes Encyclicals, Spirital Classics, Theology, Bibles etc. etc
All proceeds go to the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Children’s Atrium
If you have any Catholic books you would like to donate for the sale, please drop these off in the foyer of St Gregory’s Church, or during the Catholic Bookshop’s opening hours
Second-Hand Catholic Book Sale
Hundreds of Catholic books to choose from, including books on Saints, Prayer, History, Apologetics, Popes Encyclicals, Spirital Classics, Theology, Bibles etc. etc
All proceeds go to the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Children’s Atrium
If you have any Catholic books you would like to donate for the sale, please drop these off in the foyer of St Gregory’s Church, or during the Catholic Bookshop’s opening hours
Family Club
All families and friends are welcome to join the Family Club.
Every Friday from 6pm - 8pm. St Joseph’s School Hall, Papanui.
We’d love to see you there.
For more information, please contact Fr Edwin
Young Adults: Connect
YOUNG ADULTS: ‘CONNECT’ (18 - 35 yrs)
This is a space for young adults to build one another up in faith and share life together outside of ministry roles, work, study.
When: Every Wednesday after Adoration (8:15pm onwards)
Where: Papanui Club
Who: Young Adults (18–35)
Come along, bring a friend, and be part of our parish young adult's community.