November 2018
Arrupe Retreats
This residential series of silent individually guided retreats, in the dynamic of the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola, are open to all. Themes include A New Heart, Holy Mystery, A Discerning Heart as well as the “30-day Spiritual Exercises”. “I learned by experience that one train of thought left me sad, the other joyful. This was my first reasoning on spiritual matters.” Ignatius of Loyola Contact: arrupenz@xtra.co.nz or visit www.arrupe.org.nz
Find out more »The Influenza Pandemic 1918 – A temporary exhibition
The Sisters of Compassion mark the 100th anniversary of the 1918 Influenza Pandemic. The story of the Sisters of Compassion during the influenza pandemic will be told in a temporary exhibition opening at the Home of Compassion. The pandemic came at the end of a devastating war and struck Wellington between November and December. Wellington had the highest death rate of the cities. As city officials mobilised, the Sisters of Compassion responded to the call for volunteers, nursing the sick…
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December 2018
Carols around the Crib
We warmly invite you to join the Sisters of Compassion at our Advent Family Day. This festive day is centred around setting up the nativity crib at 11am with Christmas carols for all to follow. Throughout the day, get creative with nativity arts and crafts or search for nativity rocks in the Christmas treasure hunt. The Cloister Cafe and Heritage Centre will be open.
Find out more »Contemplative Prayer Series 2018
As Christmas approaches take time out in Advent for contemplative reflection and prayer. Sister Sue Cosgrove will lead this short series on Wednesday mornings, with the session repeated in the evening.
Find out more »Festive Season Roast Lunch
Grab a friend and enjoy a midday roast this December at the Home of Compassion. The hot lunch includes roast chicken, vegetables, green salad and dessert. Only on Friday 7th or Saturday 8th, Friday 14th or Saturday 15th December. Lunch served at 12:30pm in the Cloister Café at Our Lady’s Home of Compassion Only $25 – Bookings essential (no walk in). Email islandbay@compassion.org.nz or phone 383 7769 to book.
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