You are never too far from God to come home - Brendan Woodnutt - Catholic Parish of Christchurch North
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NORTH PARISH POSTAL ADDRESS
PO Box 20146, Bishopdale,
Christchurch 8543
PHONE NUMBER - (03) 359 1438
WEBSITE - https://christchurchnorth.org.nz/
During our Easter Season, we continue
to journey through the book of the Acts
of the Apostles. Our first reading tells
us that the disciples had been very
effective evangelists, so much so that
they were told not to speak of the
Christ. This was because the preaching
of the word was so effective and so
many Jews were coming to know Christ
and joining the church and its
beginning.
In the book of the Acopalypse (our
second reading) we see the full vision
You are never too far of what heaven is for those who
believe, what a powerful vision of all
from God to come home those people around God’s throne
worshiping him adoring God.
This is a scene of such grace joy and
hope.
In our Gospel, we have an encounter that has a Eucharistic motif. Just as the apostles came to Christ around a meal, we come to
Christ by gathering round the Eucharistic celebration of the Mass - the Divine Meal.
Not only does the Mass help us maintain a relationship with Him, but it sustains our lives here on earth while anticipating the
participation in God's heavenly vision. Just as Jesus invited the apostles to partake, we are also invited to partake in his banquet.
This invitation to share in the God's heavenly vision through the Eucharistic celebration of the Mass is for all people. However, we
know that there are many people in our communities, in our families, in our parish who are no longer participating in the life of the
Church - who were once practicing Catholics; who once called the Catholic Church their home.
I ask that you consider inviting them to 'Catholics Returning Home.'
This begins on Tuesday 3 May, 7:30pm at St Joseph's Pastoral Centre.
For more information, and to register, please visit
https://www.christchurchnorth.org.nz/catholics-returning-home
Please keep this in your prayers.
God Bless,
Brendan Woodnutt
Evangilisation Coordinator
3rd Sunday of Easter: Acts of the Apostles 13: 14. 43-521 / Apocalypse 7:9.14 - 17 / John 10:27 -30
PARISH PRIEST MASSES AT COVID 19 ORANGE TRAFFIC LIGHT SETTING
Fr Rick Loughnan
rick.loughnan@christchurchnorth.org.nz
WE AE ARE NO LONGER TAKING REGISTRATIONS FOR MASS
Ph 021 223 0680
COMMUNION ON THE HAND ONLY (AS REQUESTED BY THE BISHOPS)
ASSISTANT PRIESTS
Fr Kevin Wei
WE ENCOURAGE MASKS TO BE WORN DURING MASSES
kevin.wei@christchurchnorth.org.nz
THERE ARE NO LIMITS ON NUMBERS IN THE CHURCH
Ph 027 343 4273
Fr Edwin Colaco SDB If you are feeling concerned or uncomfortable about being in large crowds, you are
.
edwin.colaco@christchurchnorth.org.nz welcome to stay home. The dispensation for Sunday Mass continues.
Ph 022 109 8436
Fr Alister Castillo
alister.castillo@christchurchnorth.org.nz SAFEGUARDING WORKSHOP FOR VOLUNTEERS AND MINISTRIES
(03) 359 0444 NEXT WORKSHOPs:
Wednesday 4 May 1:00 - 2:30 pm – St Teresa’s, Riccarton
PA TO PARISH PRIEST & PRIESTS
Tuesday 10 May 7pm – 8.30pm – St Teresa’s, Riccarton
Melonie de Roo
priestspa@christchurchnorth.org.nz
Who should attend:
(03) 359 1438
Any NEW volunteers in ministries or any volunteers who have not yet attended a Safeguard
YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS Workshop.
Kaelyn Graham Anyone from any of our parishes can attend this event.
youth@christchurchnorth.org.nz
Attending these safeguard workshops is a requirement of volunteering/ministering in every
027 752 7789
parish in our diocese. New volunteers or people who have not yet been able to attend past
DISCIPLESHIP COORDINATOR workshops are asked to attend.
Irene Maguire You do not need to RSVP, just turn up and sign in.
discipleship@christchurchnorth.org.nz Contact: Clodagh Ward – Christchurch Diocese Safeguarding Officer
027 622 9415
Email: cward@cdoc.nz Mobile: 022 0124142
WORSHIP COORDINATOR
Judith O'Sullivan LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR
worship@christchurchnorth.org.nz
Would you like to have a deeper understanding of the Holy Spirit, His gifts and how he can
027 261 5655
guide you in your life?
EVANGELISATION COORDINATOR Then come along to our Life in the Spirit Seminar. The seminar is a series of sessions
Brendan Woodnutt designed to lead participants to live an ever-deeper Christian life filled and continually led
evangelisation@christchurchnorth.org.nz
by the power of the Holy Spirit.
027 480 6960
Sessions are held weekly from Wednesday 11 May to Wednesday 6 July at St Joseph’s Pastoral
SCHOOL'S COORDINATOR Centre Vagues Road 7pm – 8.30pm.
Maria Surrey All welcome! For more information or to register please contact Judith at
school@christchurchnorth.org.nz worship@christchurchnorth.org.nz or ph: 027 261 5655.
027 337 8430
ADMINISTRATION & RECEPTION TOO BUSY NOT TO PRAY - Commencing Tuesday 10 May 7 – 8 pm
Jennine Baines
A classic, time-tested look at how to slow down . . .
admin@christchurchnorth.org.nz
Listen to God ... and live free as a result
(03) 359 1438
In this four-session Bible study, best selling author and pastor Bill Hybels conveys one powerful
FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR
idea: You can become a person of prayer.
Wilma Vertogen
Even in the midst of our hectic, overscheduled and overwhelmed lives, you can become
finance@christchurchnorth.org.nz
someone who talks to and listens to God. This small-group study is based on Hybels's classic
(03) 359 1438
book, Too Busy NOT to Pray, which has sold more than one million copies.
FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR SESSIONS INCLUDE:
Graeme Wilson
• Why pray?
PARISH SCHOOLS • Our part of the deal
Christ the King - Ph 358 2708 • When prayer feels hard
Principal - Mike Bonisch
• People of prayer
St Albans Catholic - Ph 355 7538
Join us online for our latest programme - Too Busy NOT to Pray
Principal - Abraham Atherton
More information and registration: www.fdm.org.nz
St Joseph's - Ph 352 8779
Principal- Aaron Richards
St Patrick's - Ph 351 5590
Principal - Tom Wallis
We wish Deacon Monty all the best as he heads back to Auckland to
BUILDING COMMITTEE
finish his studies. We look forward to his ordination later this year
buildingchair@christchurchnorth.org.nz
FOR ANY PRAYER REQUESTS.
TEXT 021 413 659
Our vision for the Catholic North Parish is of a missionary parish
bringing people to come to know Jesus Christ personally,
helping them grow as disciples, and going out to others with the Gospel message.
CATHOLICS RETURNING HOME
Christchurch North Parish will offer a 5-week course entitled Catholics Returning Home starting this week 3 May 2022 - 7.30pm at
St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre. The sessions are for non-practicing Catholics who are seeking answers to questions about returning to
the Church.
If you know someone who has left the Church, please invite them to join us.
For more information, contact Brendan Woodnutt, 027 480 6960 or evangelisation@christchurchnorth.org.nz.
Or go to our website: https://www.christchurchnorth.org.nz/catholics-returning-home
Catholic Parish of Christchurch North
YOUTH GROUPS
YOUTH GROUP
Youth Group resumes this Sunday 1 May
Join us for the start of Term 2 of Youth Group
Year 7 – 8 5pm – 6.30pm
Year 9 – 13 6pm – 8pm
At St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre, 133 Main North Road.
All welcome, message Kaelyn for more information at 027-752-7789
If you see Fr Rick on
Monday you might
like to wish him a
very Happy Birthday.
Congratulations Fr Edwin
Enjoy your celebrations this weekend
Join us this Sunday 1st May! He hasn't changed
11am Mass followed by a cup of tea
much!!!
COLLECTORS NEEDED.
CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS OPEN DAYS
We would really appreciate volunteers to help with the
collection baskets at the 5pm Sunday Mass at Christ the King.
CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL COLLEGE
If you would be able to assist please contact Judith at the
Tuesday 24 May from 6.30pm – 8pm
parish office 027 261 5655.
MARIAN COLLEGE
Thursday 19 May 2pm - 6.30 pm.
Bookings for a tour are essential and are to be made via our
CATHOLIC SHOP – VOLUNTEER
The Catholic Shop is looking for a volunteer to cover Thursday
website www.mariancollege.school.nz/openday
afternoons and casual cover for others on sick leave. Computer
ST BEDES COLLEGE and customer skills beneficial and full training will be given.
Tuesday 10 May 9am - 12 Noon For more information pop into the shop or call 027 4222 515.
ST THOMAS OF CANTERBURY COLLEGE
Open Morning – Wednesday 18 May 2022
ARE YOU ISOLATED WITH COVID?
Do you need help if you are alone and isolated due to covid.
VILLA MARIA COLLEGE We have a parishioner willing to help if you require help
Wednesday 25 May 9am – 2.30pm. Please contact George 021 169 4262
Please send all bulletin and noticeboard posters to bulletin@christchurchnorth.org.nz
Deadline - 9am Thursday Morning and are at the discretion of the Priests and Administration Team.
PREFERENCE TO ATTEND A CATHOLIC PRIMARY OR SECONDARY SCHOOL
CATHOLIC PARISH OF Preferences are signed on the first, second and third Friday of each month between 3 - 4pm at the
CHRISTCHURCH NORTH Parish office 26 Cotswold Ave Bishopdale.
MASS TIMES If you require a preference for your primary school child, please make contact with the Parish Office
before attending one of these three signing sessions on 359 1438
NEXT SIGNING WILL BE FRIDAY 6 MAY
SATURDAY VIGIL MASS PREFERENCE PROCESS
It is the responsibility of the parent or legal guardian to come to the parish office and
5 pm - Christ the King
Bring completed preference form for signing.
SUNDAY MASSES If your child is not baptised, you will need to contact Melonie in the parish office to make an
appointment with the priest.
8 am - Christ the King
9:30 am - Christ the King
Book of Memories
11 am - Christ the King
5 pm - Christ the King
WEEKDAY MASSES
Monday - Friday
7am - St Gregory's
9:15 am - St Gregory's
30 April: Veronica Butel, John Moloney, Basil Hempseed, Marie Johnsen, Neil Mahalm, Lester Scott,
Norman Dellow, June Riley, Cheryl Vuillermin Moon, June Kiley, Matthew Fitzgibbon, Rosalina de
Noon - St Gregory's
Koning, Nadalene Huriwai.
1 May: Maureen O'Malley, Greg Curtain, Muriel Wakefield, Margaret Jory, Veronica Kavanagh, William
Saturday (Bill) Wilcox.
9:15 am - St Gregory's 2 May: Danila Cadwaladar, Marie Thompson, Valda Walsh, Clifford Edwards, Frank Devonport.
3 May: Michael O'Connell, June Stewart, Murray Bunting, Maria Hopman.
4 May: Daniel Galvin, Ellen Regan, Thomas Caldwell, Deborah Holland, John Brennan, Margaret
O'Connor, Williamina Helman, Leo Murphy, William Meehan, John East.
5 May: Brother Paul Scott, Gareth Maddock, Jozef Waszazak, Reynold Telford, Anthony Lasorsa,
RECONCILIATIONS Bernard Glubb, Perc Gallagher.
6 May: Arthur Shaw, Henricus (Harry) Trip, Matthew O'Brien, Irene Carney, Sylvette Murphy, Michael
Saturdays Riley, Norma Jacobs, Antoni Leparowski, Fr Denis O'Sullivan.
9.45 am - 10.45 am
St Gregory's Church
[ or by appointment ]
BAPTISMS
Fourth Sunday of the month
11.30 am
St Gregory's Church
Those who have recently died: Jim Purton, John Darby, Margaret Newton, Prudence Morgan, Margaret
[ or by appointment ]
Ryan, Robyn Gamble, Gloria Mannovich, Mary - Anne Cullen, Sr Mary Cosgrove, Lillian Carr, Dominic Roarty,
Gwendolyn Freeman, Helen Auld, Neil Lanyon, Iris Atkins, Kevin Meates, John Donaldson, Hue Nguyen.
PERPETUAL ADORATION Mass Intentions:
Margaret Collins (Ann), Anderson, Boswell, Graham & Kinnaird Families (RIP Ann.)
St Gregory's Perpetual
Adoration Chapel Tuan Tan (RIP Rec.), Leo Murphy (Ann).
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Those who are sick:
(Subject to restrictions - see the
Monsignor Bill Middleton, Colleen McCammon, Mary Fitzgerald, Noel Mullis, Margaret Aynsley, Mary de
Perpetual Adoration website for
more details) Leijer, Neill Williamson, Kath Carrington, Lily Wei, Aimee Brown, Pat Selvam, Fr Pat Kennedy, Mel
Sugrue, Robyn Holmes, Jenny Le Noel, Hamish Galbraith, Susie from Kaikoura, Alan Ryder, Fr Jack
O'Connor, Flora Chieng, Michael Browne, Fr Benito, Marie Walker, Debora Taylor.
CHURCH PHYSICAL ADDRESSES Please keep in your prayers all those who have no one to pray for them.
The priests are available for
Christ the King - 90 Greers Road
Please Note:
St Gregory's - 26 Cotswold Ave
emergencies by phoning the presbytery The Parish Office hours are
directly on (03) 359 0444 Mon - Fri, 9 - 2pm
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