Upcoming events.
Advent Reconciliations
All are invited to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation in prepration for the Feast of Christmas. These are celebrated as Rite I (individual reconciiations)
Advent Reconciliations
All are invited to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation in prepration for the Feast of Christmas. These are celebrated as Rite I (individual reconciiations)
Anointing Mass & Light Morning Tea
During Advent we offer two opportunities for anyone who is sick, elderly, those with mental health issues, and any one who needs healing to come and join us for the celebration of the Anointing of the Sick at Mass.
Anointing Mass & Light Lunch
During Advent we offer two opportunities for anyone who is sick, elderly, those with mental health issues, and any one who needs healing to come and join us for the celebration of the Anointing of the Sick at Mass.
St Therese and the Struggle of Faith
St Therese and the Struggle of Faith
A presentation by Monsignor Rick Loughnan. Monsignor Rick will share about St Therese, her prayer life and journey of faith.
To be held on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 at 7pm at St Gregory’s Church, Bishopdale.
All Welcome
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
Monthly XLT Night
Join us for our Monthly XLT Night for a time of Adoration.
This night includes Personal Benediction and Praise and Worship.
This month, Delbert and Aiber Castillo lead our Praise our Worship.
All are welcome!
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 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
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
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.
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.
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
Remembrance Prayer Service - In Loving Memory
To remember all those who have lost loved ones over the past 12 months.
If you have lost a loved one who was buried from another church and would like them also remembered at this service,
please contact Judith O'Sullivan pastoral@christchurchnorth.org.nz or 027 261 5655.
The evening will conclude with supper.
Prayers & Blessing of Graves
A great tradition in our Catholic Faith is to remember those who have died during the month of November.
You are welcome to join us at Waimairi Cemetery, Avonhead Cemetery, or Belfast Cemetery at 2pm for a Blessing of Graves Liturgy.
After this liturgy, we will be available to bless your families' graves individually
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.
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.
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
Family Club
All families and friends are welcome to join the Family Club.
We’d love to see you there.
For more information, please contact Fr Edwin
Preference Certificate Signings
PREFERENCE TO ATTEND A CATHOLIC PRIMARY OR SECONDARY SCHOOL
Please see the link below, this will direct you to all information relating to obtaining preference for your child to attend a Catholic primary or secondary school.
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.
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.
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 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..
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.
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