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Parish Feast Day Mass and social gathering

An extra Mass to celebrate our parish feast day will be held in Connolly Hall Chapel at 5.30pm on Friday 16^th June, followed by a time of fellowship in the Cathedral foyer.  This is an opportunity to gather together to celebrate our patronal feast. Mulled wine and juice will be available.  Please bring a plate of finger food to share.

Our annual Parish AGM will be held This Sunday 23^rd July at 2.30pm in Connolly Hall chapel, followed by afternoon tea in the Cathedral foyer.

There are a number of important items that will be raised during this meeting, so please come along. AGM documents were emailed out last Friday. Limited copies will be available at the meeting.

This is a very important annual event and something that every parishioner is highly encouraged to attend, especially now as we move towards the reopening of our beloved Cathedral.

SAVE THE DATE!

Luncheon Sunday 6 August 2023 with special guest speaker Archbishop Paul Martin SM with a fundraising AUCTION with many great items going to the highest bidder. All proceeds to the Cathedral Restoration.

Parishioner update Sunday 26^th November (Not Saturday 26th November as appears in the newsletter)

Please join with the parish leadership teams at 2.00pm in Connolly Hall Chapel for an update, and opportunity to ask questions and offer your feedback on several important issues currently needing parish discernment. Issues such as the future of natural disaster insurance considerations, the potential redevelopment of Archdiocesan and parish land, the Cathedral Strengthening and Restoration project, and the Cathedral reopening and parish office relocation. This will be followed by fellowship and light refreshments in the Cathedral foyer afterwards.

As a follow-up from last year’s parish meeting, we will be having one again on Sunday 21 April at 2pm in Connolly Hall. The meeting will be followed by afternoon tea and another opportunity to welcome Fr Patrick to our Parish Family.

Join us for a special fundraiser event to support the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart and hear from guest speakers Sir Bill English and Lady Mary English. Following the 2018 earthquakes, the Cathedral has undergone extensive restoration and has recently reopened. The Cathedral’s historic Hobday organ also required restoration, and a committee is being established to restore it and raise funds. While there is no ticket cost, we kindly suggest a donation of $20 to help restore the organ. Malvina Major Village, 34 Burma Road, Khandallah, Sunday 25 August, 2.00pm.

Find out more at www.rymanhealthcare.co.nz/events

RSVP is essential – call Josie on 04 478 3422.

Many thanks to Ryman Healthcare and especially Josie and her team for their support.

Fundraising Bake Sale with Fun and Games for all.

You are all encouraged to support the Car Boot Sale on Sunday 8 December, as it will be lots of fun and there will be a wonderful array of food and things to buy, including: pork and chicken bbq, Filipino ethnic food and desserts, fish cakes, mango lasi-drink, vadai, idle & sambar-mixer of dal and vegetables, pansit and Spanish bread, vegetable curry and bread, coffee, juice, smoothies and vegan food, children’s clothes, books and toys, plants, macrame, books, household goods, toys, DVDs, clothes, shoes, game boards, books.

If you’re keen to declutter and make some money, how about booking a place at the Car Boot Sale to be held in the Sacred Heart School grounds on Sunday 8 December. The cost is $30 per car.

To secure a place or for any queries, please  contact Joy, on [email protected]  or 0210481216.