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- Face of Christ Cards - available from the parish office at 10 cards and envelopes for $8 per pack.
- A book on the life and work of Reginald John Delargey Cardinal by Nicholas Reid. Cost $40 plus $11.50 p & p
- A New Song for the Year of the Priests Fr Chris Skinner SM has recorded a new song ‘Give thanks to the Lord’ celebrating the Year of the Priests. The CD which includes the song sung by Fr Chris, a backing track and piano/guitar/lyrics score is now available for $10.00 + $1.50 p & p Orders with payment to: Chris Skinner Music, PO Box 24239, Manners Street, Wellington 6124
- NZ Catholic The latest issue of NC Catholic is available in the church foyer at $3 per copy
- Sisters of St Joseph Celebrate Mary MacKillop’s Canonisation Special Postage Stamps (10 for $5) and Inspiration cards (30 for $15 ) - more details on notice board
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Project Rachel In The Auckland Diocese BABY LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
Last Wednesday of the month (25th August) 7.30 to 9.pm in Papatoetoe. Peer support for all who suffer the effects of the death of a baby before birth, at birth or soon after birth including abortion, miscarriage and stillbirth. Hosted by Project Rachel Auckland. More info ph: Pauline 279 2413 or 0800 111 811
Adult Education
If you are keen to grow and develop a deeper understanding in our faith, through engaging in study and prayer, you are more than welcome to join those, recently received into the Church on alternate Mondays at 7pm in the Presbytery meeting room. Next Meeting Monday 17 August
Retreat-Seminar in the practice of Christian
Meditation led by Fr Michael Misfud 27-29 Aug.
Opportunity Knocks
Been married 1-3 years? Then you are warmly invited to a workshop REFLECTING ON YOUR RELATIONSHIP
Sunday 29 August 2 to 4pm Pompallier Diocesan Centre RSVP Tonny 360 3025
Just Action Conference - The Power to Change
29-30 September (Salvation Army Sponsored)
Unplanned Journey; A Triumph in Life and Death And The Workbook Companion.
The first book is a story telling the process of a man’s journey for five months from being diagnosed with cancer through to death. The second tells of his wife’s journey for twelve month as she learned to rebuild herself & her life Contact Tanya on 377 9117
Pre-marriage Education - If your are thinking of getting married you need to book for a Diocesan Preparation Course. See notice board for details of talks and retreats.
Living without Violence Programmes for men and women.
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Please continue to bring along non perishable food, soap, toilet rolls and cleaning products to Mass, for those in need. New members welcome call the office 480 7357 for more information.
De Paul House Fundraiser
Breakfast at the Spencer on Byron on September 17th - get the inside word on the Rugby World Cup from Rugby World Cup 2011 CEO Martin Snedden - Tables of 10 or Individual tickets for $60 each from DPH Ph: 480 5959 or mail Catherine@depaulhouse.org.nz
De Paul House Food Bank!
Is running desperately low on basic food items, especially pasta, pasta sauces, noodles, rice sugar, flour tea, coffee, Milo, sandwich spreads (peanut butter, honey, vegemite etc.), tinned fish and nappies!! Donations, large or small, would be a blessing. Contact De Paul House 480 5959
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
Are appealing for help to support relief work in Pakistan - please help if you can.
0800 22 10 22 Credit Card donations 0900 4 11 11 to donate $20 from your phone
account Online donations using a credit card www.caritas.org./nz
Post a donation to P O Box 12193, Thorndon, Wellington 6144
See notice board for details
Pregnant And Worried?
Family Life Pregnancy Centre offers practical help, counselling and care. Call 0800FORLIFE 0800 367 5433 www.pregnantandworried.org.nz
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Sunday afternoon Concerts
featuring piano duets With guest soprano Katherine Watts 15 Aug. 2pm at St George’s Takapuna.
A Visit to Auckland of the Relics of Padre Pio
Wednesday 25 August - St Patrick’s Cathedral Adoration, Rosary and Benediction at 6.45pm Mass 7.30pm Main Celebrant is Bishop Patrick Dunn. Parking available in the carpark next to the Cathedral at a special rate of $1 - cars must enter the carpark after 6.30pm to qualify for special rate
50th Jubilee, Holy Family Te Atatu
27 to 29th August
Jubilee 160 years St Mary’s College Wellington
3 and 4 September.
St Philomean’s College Dunedin
1960 Form 3 Class (fifty years ago) Reunion 4/5 September.
More info. Dianne Casey 03 476 3360 or dcasey@ihug.co.nz
Just Action Conference - The Power to Change
29-30 September (Salvation Army Sponsored)
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Groups / Pilgrimage
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Dove Fellowship
“For Such A Time As This”
All women are invited to the Dove Retreat at Carey Park 10-12 September.
Speaker: Terry Modica from Good News Ministries USA.
Early Bird Registration extended to 30 July www.dove.org.nz or ph. 07 853 6626
Canonisation of Blessed Mary MacKillop
Fr Chris Friel will be leading a 16 day tour to this historic event in Rome, departing 2 October
Travelling around Southern Italy and culminating in 5 days of celebrations in the Holy City.
Ph: Peter Fleming, Pilgrimage Tours 580 0470
Memoirs of St. Peter Gospel of Mark
7:45, Wednesdays at St. Thomas More Church Hall
A very popular series. Caters for both English and Arabic speaking
All Welcome!
Pilgrimages Tours
Oberammergau Passion Play, Italy and the Holy Land, Medjugorje, Lourdes &`Italy etc.
Medjugorje Prayer Group (M.P.G.)
7:30pm, each Tuesday at 8 Tye Road, Hillcrest.
Everyone Welcome! More Info. - Clare 444-9332
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