Catholic Parish of Whanganui

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Photo: Hāto Hōhepa (St Joseph's Catholic Church)
Hiruhārama (Jerusalem)

Sunday 21 March 2021 Whanganui Parish Pilgrimage to Hiruhārama (Jerusalem)

2021
First Reconciliation
Holy Communion
Confirmation

Child Enrolment for 2021 Programme
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Love your neighbour as yourself – get vaccinated

Following the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020, the free Pfizer vaccine is now being offered to members of the public, starting with those most at risk. The New Zealand Catholic Bishops are urging you to get vaccinated to protect yourself, your whanau and your community. You will also be protecting those who cannot receive the vaccination; those with underlying health conditions who would be at higher risk of catching the virus and young children.
The Pfizer vaccine is safe and effective, and has been given to hundreds of millions of people worldwide. People can be reassured that any personal information gathered during the vaccination process will not be shared with Immigration New Zealand.

For more detailed information about the COVID-19 vaccine, please visit www.get-vaccinated-catholic.co.nz.

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Parish Calendar

Streamed Sunday Mass

For those unable to get to Mass, please feel free to access the Mass below from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington DC (the most recent Mass features first).

Crypt Church Mass is uploaded to the Shrine YouTube Channel Saturday mornings NZT.
Main Church Solemn Mass is uploaded to the Shrine YouTube Channel Monday mornings NZT.

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Parish Newsletters

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Pope Francis Proclaims “Year of St Joseph” 2020-21

With the Apostolic Letter “Patris corde” (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis recalls the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. To mark the occasion, the Holy Father has proclaimed a “Year of Saint Joseph” from today, 8 December 2020, to 8 December 2021.By Vatican News
In a new Apostolic Letter entitled Patris corde (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis describes Saint Joseph as a beloved father, a tender and loving father, an obedient father, an accepting father; a father who is creatively courageous, a working father, a father in the shadows.

The Letter marks the 150th anniversary of Blessed Pope Pius IX’s declaration of St Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. To celebrate the anniversary, Pope Francis has proclaimed a special “Year of St Joseph,” beginning on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception 2020 and extending to the same feast in 2021... read more
by Vatican News

Prayer to St Joseph

Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer,
Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
To you God entrusted his only Son;
in you Mary placed her trust;
with you Christ became man.

Blessed Joseph, to us too,
show yourself a father
and guide us in the path of life.
Obtain for us grace, mercy, and courage,
and defend us from every evil. Amen.

Covid Alert Level 1

During Level 1 people entering our churches need to:

Scan the covid-19 QR codes or use the manual sign in register

Sanitise hands on entry

The celebration of Masses is mostly unchanged with only a few omissions to prevent transmission of viruses so that we all stay well, not having to stay at home; therefore:

There is no holy water at church doors, though people are welcome to take Holy Water for their own personal use
The sign of peace continues to be omitted
Holy Communion is under one kind (Host)

Please remember, if you are unwell stay at home and get tested

If you are awaiting a Covid test result, please refrain from coming to church until you have a confirmed negative result

Thank you for your understanding and support at this time. If Alert Levels change, further updates of what that means for our Parish community will be published here.

What We Do at Each Covid Alert Level

Level 1 – Masses are as normal
Level 2 – Masses limited to 100 people, socially distanced.

Sunday Masses will have an extra Mass 1 ½ hours before the normal times at the same venues:

4:00pm & 5:30pm Vigil (Sat) - Holy Family
8:00am & 9:30am - St Mary’s
4:00pm & 5:30pm - St Anne’s
Level 3 & 4 – Churches closed and 9:30am daily Mass on the Parish YouTube channelwww.youtube.com/channel/UCOhvW87NsoEFVUzPfy8nu2w

Parish Picnic 2021

What We believe...

Want to know more about what the Catholic Church believes on any topic today? Have a read of the Catechism of the Church and the Q&A style Compendium.

If you would like to learn more about the Catholic faith and how to become a member of the Church, we would love to hear from you.