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ALPHA 2025
Are you running Alpha this year? Have you already saved the dates? Can you please let us know as we get requests often to be told when the next Alpha course will be run - people are willing to travel!
For financial help to assist running Alpha in your parish please learn more here.
Cluny retreats for 2025 loaded now.
Tyburn retreats are almost locked in - we are just in the process of confirming number availability. Tyburn will also have a Lenten retreat, a women’s retreat, a couple of weekend retreats and a weekday retreat toward the end of 2025.
ANNOUNCING THE CATHOLIC DEVELOPMENT FUND’S NEW WEBSITE!!
We are pleased to announce that the new Catholic Development Fund website is now live!!
Check us out at: http://www.cdfhamilton.org.nz
Join us in making a positive impact in our diocese!
We can’t wait to hear from you!!
At Family Life Catholic Gifts, we have many lovely Christmas gifts as we look forward to the birth of our Saviour.
We have a good variety of Nativities (a number of which are on special) and other Christmas gifts, as well as our usual supply of Rosaries, Statues, Books, etc.
Come and visit us at 569 Richardson Road, Mount Roskill, Auckland or online at www.catholicgifts.co.nz. Phone (09) 6290820.
All proceeds from sales support our life-saving work defending Life, Faith and Family. Our last day of business for this year is 2:00pm on the 24th of December.
100 Years of St Columba's Parish & School
2025 marks the milestone of 100 years of faith, education, and community at St Columba's Parish and School in Hamilton! We welcome past and present parishioners, alumni, families and friends to join our celebrations from Friday 28th February to Sunday 2nd March 2025. Events include a Welcome Mix & Mingle, School Open Day, Centenary Celebration Dinner, and a Final Mass & Morning Tea. To register, visit www.stcolumbacentenary.com.
📸 Throwback to Bishop Denis at Medjugorje with Mir Pilgrimages
Do you feel called to respond to the invitation of Our Lady Queen of Peace to be with her in Medjugorje? Millions of pilgrims have responded and have experienced an extraordinary, grace-filled pilgrimage. Join Mir Pilgrimages and chaplain Fr Joy Thottamkara on a group pilgrimage departing 22 May 2025 for 10 fulfilling days and nights experiencing 'Medjugorje In-Depth'. See your parish noticeboard or call Patricia Parsons on 027 421 9064.
Fr Joy Thottamkara C.S.s.R belongs to the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, popularly known as the Redemptorists. He has been chaplain to the Syro Malabar Community in Auckland and now in Hamilton, he is also parish priest of Melville. He has completed his Masters in Sacred Theology.
Parish to Parish for Bed and Breakfast, Catholics throughout New Zealand and a few in Australia host Catholics in their homes, a wonderful way for Catholics to meet and enjoy the company of other Catholics A contribution of $50 for one person, and $30 for each additional guest, this is per night. E.g two people would pay $80 per night.
If you wish to purchase a book with the details of the hosts, the cost is $15, includes postage, contact or order from Marie Anderson 2 Brent Place, Christchurch 8053, phone 027 2800 611, email marie.ian@xtra.co.nz
Mens Rosary Group
Calling all men to gather and pray for the conversion of New Zealand.
Meet: Steps of the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary
When: Saturday February 1st, 12pm
Contact: Bruce 021 556 227
(These will continue to run every 1st Saturday of the Month)
Musicforliturgy.org is now a paid subscription from sacredmusic.online
If your parish/community-group/school is interested please contact kirstym@cdh.org.nz we have set up a diocesan subscription and can add you as a user.
Pro-Life Vigil Outside Waikato Hospital
Is anyone interested in attending a fruitful, legal and regular pro-life vigil outside Waikato Hospital?
Times and days that we meet: Wednesday’s and Alternate Friday’s
If you are interested in coming along please contact Ria Rose via email: sixroses@xtra.co.nz
Please support our Kete Kōrero Sponsors - click on image to be taken to their website
