Today marks forty days after Christmas, the end of that liturgical season. Yes despite the adage of 12 nights and take the Christmas tree decorations down the season of Christmas which admittedly and confusingly includes some weeks of Ordinary Time finishes today. Hence the presence of the Vatican's Christmas decorations remaining up for so long. This ...
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We do not have a lot of “hard facts” of regarding Saint Nicholas. This has not inhibited the Church honouring him in both the Eastern and Western traditions. We do know that Nicholas was a fourth-century bishop of Myra, a city in Lycia, a province of Asia Minor. The best-known story about Nicholas concerns his ...
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The Diocesan Faith Formation Team are offering refresher education sessions across the regions of the diocese for the ministries of 1st Sacraments for Children and Baptism preparation. This is open to all educators and volunteers involved in these ministries. Sessions will be occurring through July, August and early September. Please register on https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/discipleship/formation/ to attend ...
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In collaboration with Marist Mission & Life Formation Australia and the NZ Marist Brothers Trust Board, Marcellin Champagnat offer this this unique opportunity to attend Professor Amy-Jill Levine's Marian Lecture at St Paul's College in Auckland on Sunday 19 & Monday 20 May. Signs and Wonders: A New Light on the Miracle Stories of Jesus ...
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A Perspective from Professor Mazin 18 May, 1pm, St. Mary's Parnell, The talk will be livestreamed. Professor Mazin is a Palestinian Christian and works at Bethlehem University where New Zealander Brother Peter Bray was Vice Chancellor till very recently. Professor has exceptional knowledge about the situation and has a sharp, clear understanding of the issues. ...
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In May traditionally the month of Mary join Sr Sian for an opportunity to explore Mary, missionary disciple. Please register [email protected] Will also be available on zoom.
Download a PDF of the Relics program here.
The Liturgy Centre is offering liturgical ministry workshops across the deaneries, which will cover training/refreshers for Ministers of the Word and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. These workshops will consist of context, prayer, and practical formation in these areas. Participants will only need to attend ONE of these workshops. All will receive a certificate at ...
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Holy Thursday is the commemoration of the Last Supper. We re-enact this supper each time we pray Mass. During the Passover meal, Jesus breaks bread and gives it to his Disciples, uttering the words, "This is my body, which is given for you." Subsequently, he passes a cup filled with wine. He then says, "This ...
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Startying the day with Jesus is a prioroty in our lives as missionary. Join Dianna for 6:15am prayer once a week for lentern preparation. The firsat session is the morning of Ash Wednesday and 6 subsequent Wednesdays. PLease register on [email protected]. Zoom link will be presented on registration
The Liturgy Centre is offering liturgical ministry workshops across the deaneries, which will cover training/refreshers for Ministers of the Word and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. These workshops will consist of context, prayer, and practical formation in these areas. Participants will only need to attend ONE of these workshops. All will receive a certificate at ...
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