living abundantly

Jan 31, 2023

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I’m always happy to receive invitations for parish retreats or missions. My latest invitation is from the Catholic parish of Ponsonby / Herne Bay in Auckland.

An Invitation to begin the work and study year with a deepened appreciation of the presence and action of Jesus Christ, God-with-us, in every moment of the year ahead.

I offer these sessions, using the scriptures of the day as a starting point for encountering Jesus Christ in the reality of our lives. Each of the sessions stands alone, come to one or two or all as your time allows.

Please spread the word and I look forward to seeing you.

Note there are some changes and additions to this programme in the last few hours:

Wednesday 1 February 2023
Sacred Heart Ponsonby
5.30pm  Mass.
7.30pm – 8.30pm Session.

Thursday 2 February 2023
Sacred Heart Ponsonby
8.00am Mass
8.30am cuppa and talk to 10.00am
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Herne Bay
7.30pm Mass followed by session 8.00pm – 9.00pm

Friday 3 February 2023
Sacred Heart Ponsonby
10.30am – 11.30am Session
12.10 Mass with Sacrament of Anointing
7.00pm – 8.00pm Session

Saturday 4 February 2023
Sacred Heart Ponsonby
8.00am Mass followed by reflection on Sacrament of Reconciliation
9.00am – 10.00am Sacrament of Reconciliation
3.00pm 3.45pm Talk leading into Sacrament of Reconciliation
5.00pm Mass followed by evening for Young Adults

Sunday 5 February 2022
8.30am Mass, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Herne Bay
10.30am Mass, Sacred Heart Ponsonby & bring-a-plate lunch.

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