The Catholic Parish of Wellington South is inviting former and current parishioners to a celebration of several historical milestones on 18-19 April.
The first Catholic church, St Francis de Sales Church, Island Bay, was built in 1906, 120 years ago, and the current church was blessed and opened on 17 April, 1966, 60 years ago.
The weekend will also acknowledge 100 years since the opening of the St Madeleine Sophie primary school; the forerunner of the current primary school of St Francis de Sales. A special Mass of remembrance and thanks featuring past and present priests will be followed by a lunch at the Pines Cabaret, Houghton Bay.
Registrations of interest are welcomed by providing contact details at:
office@wellingtonsouthcatholic.org
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS:
Saturday, 18 April
– 10.00am Memorial Mass (Main Celebrant Fr Biju Xavier; concelebrated). Followed by morning tea.
– 11.30am Guided tour of the special features of the Church.
– “The Catholic Features of Island Bay” – Historic walkabout. Notes for the walk, or drive, will be provided. In own time.
Sunday, 19 April
– 10.30am Jubilee Mass (Main Celebrant Fr Merv Duffy SM, Provincial of the Society of Mary in NZ; concelebrated).
– 12.30pm Jubilee Lunch, The Pines, Houghton Bay, Wellington; ($55 per person to be paid in advance as there are no door sales).
Hope to see you there!
