“I wish to insist that love always proves more powerful. Many people… are able to weave bonds of belonging and togetherness which convert overcrowding into an experience of community in which the walls of the ego are torn down and the barriers of selfishness overcome.” – Pope Francis Each year inContinue Reading
The Church Choir practises regularly on a Thursday evening, 6.30pm to 7.30pm. We gladly welcome new members so if you are interested in joining us, please contact Jeanette, 027 4148288 The Scripture Group takes place every Monday at 10.30am in the cottage at St Patrick’s Church Arrowtown.Continue Reading
Young New Zealanders are being called to share their views about life, faith, and their experience of Church through an online survey published today by the New Zealand Catholic Bishops. The survey is part of an international effort by Pope Francis to better understand the lives, attitudes and concernsContinue Reading
Invite to St Joseph’s Parish & School Mid-Winter Christmas Come to the Events Centre (upstairs) on 12th August 2017 ~ from 5.30 pm → 8 pm Dress in Chritsmas colours ~ Prizes for the children Choir & Ukelele Groups to Perform Families with surnames starting with A to O –Continue Reading
CARING FOR OUR COMMON HOME Plastic-Free July – The Pledge: “Choose to refuse” (This week: plastic straws?) . JANE GOODALL (The Chimpaneze lady) on her NZ tour last week said : “The world is in such an environmental state of chaos … (but) it is not too late to turnContinue Reading
Father Martin Flanery will celebrate his Silver Jubilee Mass on Monday 13th November at St Peter’s Church, Omakau at 5pm. This will be followed by a $30 Buffett Meal at the Omakau Commercial Hotel. If you wish to attend, please contact Carole on 442 6227 or Presbytery 442 8414 beforeContinue Reading
As featured in this months tablet, December 2017 will see the hosting of the Aotearoa Catholic Youth Festival (headlined by Matt Maher!!) for Young People aged 15-29 in Auckland. The Diocese is looking to facilitate a pilgrimage to the Festival and we’d love to have you join us. We’re currentlyContinue Reading
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