Eastern Bays Catholic Parishes – Jubilee Quiz Night – 2025

Last Saturday night brought together the fun and the fundraising, when over 100 of us joined quiz mistress Cathy Parson’s and MC Kerry Topp.

The St Ignatius Parish Centre was dressed to party, as were the teams, as we enjoyed sharing a glass and connecting with fellow Pilgrims of Hope, this jubilee year.

Huge thanks to Cathy and Kerry, all who attended, those who donated prizes for the silent auctions and raffles, and everyone who contributed to a roof-raising Saturday night.

We raised $4,560 to support the work of the Eastern Bays Parishes – an outstanding effort!

Pictured, the winning team – joyful and triumphant!

Christmas Hamper Drive 2024 – Thank You for Making It a Success

We did it! Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our community, we raised over $32,500 and delivered more than 325 Christmas hampers to families in need. Your support has made a real difference in the lives of so many this festive season.

The hampers were filled with essential food and household items and distributed through Te Waipuna/Sisters of Mercy, Glenbrae Primary School, and other trusted local organisations that supporting families. These partnerships helped ensure the hampers went directly to whānau, helping them enjoy a more joyful and less stressful Christmas.

Every donation, large or small, helped us reach our goal and brought people together in the true spirit of giving. It was a wonderful example of our parish community living out its faith through action and compassion.

On behalf of the Eastern Bays Catholic Parish, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to every individual, family, and group who contributed. Your time, energy, and donations.

Let’s continue to care for each other and uplift our community, not just at Christmas, but all year round.
Thank you for helping us share hope, kindness, and love this Christmas.

 

St Ignatius Working Bee

St Ignatius Parish (part of Eastern Bays Catholic) held a working bee on Sunday the 25th of November to tidy up the Parish Centre and give it some much needed love ahead of some more significant work that we will be undertaking in the coming months.

Thank you all those who turned up and pitched in with their enthusiasm and some elbow grease. Many hands truly made light work of all the tasks we wanted to achieve.

Thank you for your support in keeping our parish beautiful.

Christmas Hamper Drive 2024

UPDATE

Wohooo we did it!

We reached our goal. We raised $32,500 (over 325 Hampers) Thank you to everyone with your generous donations.

Online donations are now closed however you can still make a donation via a bank transfer. Please contact Bridget at [email protected] for further details.

As the Christmas season approaches, we are excited to announce the start of our annual Eastern Bays Catholic Christmas Hamper Drive. Our goal for 2024 is to gather 300+ hampers that will be distributed to families in need through Te Waipuna/Sisters of Mercy, Glenbrae Primary School, and other local organizations that support our community.

This year, you can make a direct impact by purchasing either a full hamper ($100) or a half hamper ($50). Each hamper will be filled with essential items to help families enjoy a brighter Christmas season. As a donor, you will receive a tax receipt for your generous contribution, and you have the flexibility to donate any amount you wish.

We are using the same easy-to-navigate process as we did for our successful Great Quiz Night event. To contribute, simply visit the home page on our website and click the 2024 Christmas Hamper Drive image. Weekly updates will be posted to track our progress, so you can see the difference your donations are making.

Join us in spreading holiday cheer and supporting our local community this Christmas season. Your generosity will help bring joy and relief to families who need it most.