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For more information - click on the following links:
Parish Administrator - Job Description Link
Young Families Minister - Job Description Link
Please send your C.V. and Cover letter to: Manager
Click on any mass time to find out more information.
Under the Orange Light system, we have returned to our normal Mass timetable to allow larger congregations to gather, however you will need to show a Vaccine Pass to attend the Sunday services.
Bishops Pastoral Letter regarding Traffic Light system - LINK
Please prepare for this new system by downloading a Vaccination Pass MY VACCINE PASS
WORLD YOUTH DAY is celebrated internationally every three years and in 2023 it is being hosted in Lisbon Portugal. We are seeking expressions of interest from people aged 18-35 to attend. To register your expression of interest email Nick Wilson [email protected] or Rain [email protected] for more information check out https://worldyouthday.com/
Connect to the Parish APP for immediate updates - direct to you.
Step 1: Text CPNPAPP to 818 to download!
Step 2: Set up profile
Step 3: Select areas of interest ie. CFC or Alpha
Groups and individuals from all across the world are invited to gather in groups and make submissions based on discernment and dialogue.
The deadline of the Listening phase of the two-year international synodal process has been extended from April 2022 to 15 August 2022.
The vision of a parish centre for the CPoNP
(Presented to parishioners February 2021)
We need a new building that represents the vision and functioning of a missional parish for the 2020’s and beyond. It would have the capacity to give priests and parish staff; offices; meeting rooms for RCIA; Children’s Liturgy; St Vincent de Paul; Liturgy/Finance, Health & Safety Committees, and the multitude of groups that meet within the parish. It would contain a welcoming and hospitable reception with private, friendly, accessible places to meet. Possibly with a chapel for winter weekday Masses/ prayer and a connection to the church foyer. With the St Joseph’s Church and hall, it would serve as the Catholic mission centre for the city.
Our two-storey parish office and presbytery has served us well for 63 years. However, it is designed as a residence for 4/5 priests and has been turned predominantly into offices and meeting rooms. This is an awkward combination to live with. It was not designed for this purpose and can be a maze for people to navigate. The decision was made 3 years ago, to build a new presbytery which is now completed, at the former St Philomena’s site. This was intended to be stage 1. Stage 2 was for a parish centre. When the priests move into their new presbytery, the St Joseph’s presbytery/parish office will effectively become a temporary parish centre.
The challenge we face with the St Joseph’s presbytery/parish office is that it has passed its economic life: It requires earthquake strengthening, does not meet fire safety code, the electric wiring is no longer serviceable by electricians. The plumbing burst on a Sunday morning last year. Internet facility requires some management. Built in 1958 it represents the vision and functioning needs of a parish from the 1950’s. I do not think this is healthy for the parish or its visitors. - Father Simon Story
On the 2nd Sunday of each month, Nga Pekanga in Waitara, o Nau mai haere mai.
Or the 5th Sunday of each month, the 9am Mass at St Joseph's Church, New Plymouth is held in Te Reo Māori.
11.30am - 12 noon each Saturday at St Joseph's Church OR 4.45pm (before the Vigil Mass) at Our Lady Help of Christians Church
Anointing is held at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Taranaki Base Hospital at 11am on the first Saturday of each month. All are welcome to these Masses.
NIGHT PRAYER via zoom - Please join Father Vui and parishioners to pray the Liturgy of the Hours (Night Prayer) via ZOOM at 8:30pm every Friday: LINK
Night Prayer is in recess until February 2022 - Happy New Year!!!
Changing consumer patterns have reduced the amounts of cash carried by people in today’s world, and we now offer a modern electronic method for receiving donations, and regular support for our Church and Parish.
A direct giving link to our Push Pay option is available here.
Below are links to rosters for each of the listed volunteer areas.