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.

 

The Great Quiz Night

On August the 3rd, our parish community came together for a night of trivia, laughter, and camaraderie at The Great Quiz Night. This special event was organised to raise funds for the much-needed refresh of our parish center, and we are thrilled to announce that we raised an impressive $3,350!

The night was filled with challenging questions, friendly competition, and plenty of laughs. Teams battled it out across various categories, with everyone contributing to the lively atmosphere. It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces, along with some new ones, all coming together for a common cause.

We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, and donated. Your generosity and support have brought us one step closer to our goal of revitalising our parish center, making it a more welcoming and vibrant space for all.

Stay tuned for more updates on the parish center’s refresh, and we look forward to seeing you at our next event!

Many thanks to our wonderful Quiz master Kathy Parsons and her husband Allan, without whom the night would not have been possible.

We would also like to thank all those who donated towards the Raffle and the Silent in auction. Both added to the atmosphere of the night and raised a whole bunch of extra funds. Thank you.

Below are the Silent Auction Prizes and Winners

  • Prize 1: Cashmere travel wrap and bag from Ellie and Riley Cashmere
    • Donated by: Brielle Raven
    • Won by: Josephine Ellis
  • Prize 2: Highland Park 15yr old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
    • Won by: Iain Campbell
  • Prize 3: Barry and Graeme Musical entertainment (aka the BeeGees)
    • Donated by: Barry and Graeme
    • Won by: Maree Wrigley
  • Prize 4: $100 Remuera Golf Club Voucher
    • Donated by: Paul Lynex
    • Won by: Tonny Verner
  • Prize 5: A1 Student Free Consultation
    • Donated by: Pip Block
    • Won by: Logan Swann
  • Prize 6: Drinks Package
    • Won by: Kim Ballinger
  • Prize 7: Sofa Doctor Gift Voucher
    • Donated by: Leonardo Tofono
    • Won by: Breille Raven
  • Prize 8: 2 x Ceramic Bowls
    • Donated by: John Crawford
    • Won by: Anne Evans
  • Prize 9: Sports Car Ride
    • Donated by: Neville Hay
    • Won by: Breille Raven
  • Prize 10: AcademyEX Voucher – Entrepreneurship Micro-Credential Course
    • Donated by: Brielle Raven
    • Won by: Antonio Campos

 

New Combined Website

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new website, uniting the online presence of St Ignatius and Mother of Perpetual Help Parishes! This new website in time will serve as a comprehensive hub for all parish activities, events, and resources, as new pages and features are added over the coming months.