IS HERE!CONFIRMATION WHAKAATURANGA 2023
Registration is open for the Confirmation Programme 2023
Please click here for more information
CYCLONE GABRIELLE RELIEF APPEAL
The Diocese of Palmerston North has launched a Cyclone Relief Appeal to help those in desperate need following Cyclone Gabrielle. Donations can be made directly online to the Catholic Charities Foundation by direct bank transfer to 02-0630-0237950-010 with references: “Cyclone” and “your surname and initials” (Please email [email protected] with your email details for a receipt.)
Donate today to help families and communities who have been affected - Please click here to donate
MASS TIMETABLE - 20 March to 26 March 2023
Te Pārihi Katorika Ki Ngāmotu Mass Times
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LIVE STREAM 9AM SUNDAY MASS LINK
- Catholic Parish of New Plymouth YouTube Channel - Sunday Mass 9am
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ENGAGEMENT AND CULTURE SURVEY SUMMARY REPORT 2022
Youth Activities
Nga Mahi Rangatahi
The Catholic Couch - Youth Radio Show: Access Radio Taranaki 4.30pm Mondays
Our youth dive into life’s big, small, and sometimes ridiculous questions.
Each week will have a different theme and the youth will take turns co-hosting and have the opportunity to show case their musical skills.
For more information, please email Rain (Youth Minister) [email protected]
SHINE JUNIOR YOUTH GROUP Sunday's from 4-5pm.
If you’re year 4-8 this group is for you!!
We will meet at Saint Joseph’s Hall every Sunday during the school term.
Parish Small Groups
Rosary Stroll at Pukekura Park
Feel free to join us for a rosary stroll around the main lake at Pukekura park. We meet outside Tea House On The Lake on Thursdays at 11:00am.
Sunday Gospel Reflection You are welcome to share and have 'conversations' around God's Words in the Sunday Gospel readings.
- Monday mornings 9.45am -11.00am, Parish Office.
- Tuesday mornings 10.15 am – 11.30am, Our Lady's Church, Fitzroy.
Proposed New Parish Centre Design
Parish Centre Concept Design
The new building will represent the vision and functioning of a missional parish for the 2020’s and beyond. It will 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. There will be a connection between St Joseph’s Church and the hall below.
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
Mass in Te Reo Māori
Nga mapi i Te Reo Māori
On the 2nd Sunday of each month, Nga Pekanga in Waitara, o Nau mai haere mai.
Reconciliation
Hohou
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 Mass
Papatipu Hōhipera
Anointing is held at the St Joseph's Church at 11am on the first Saturday of each month. All are welcome to these Masses.
Electronic Offertory
Koha
Covid-19 and changing consumer patterns have reduced the amounts of cash carried by people in today’s world. 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.
Rosters
Rarapa
Below are links to rosters for each of the listed volunteer areas.
- OLHC Cleaners 2022 >
- St Josephs 5.30pm Data Projector 4 December 2022 to 26 February 2023 >
- St Josephs 9.00am Projector and Live Stream Roster September October 2022 >
- St Josephs Lectors 4 December to 26 February 2023 >
- St Josephs Offertory 4 December to 26 February 2023 >
- St Josephs Organ Roster 27 November to 26 February 2023 >
- St Josephs Singers roster 27 November to 26 February 2023 >
- Music OLHC Cantor organ Roster Dec Feb >