Calendar
As a follow-up from last year’s parish meeting, we will be having one again on Sunday 21 April at 2pm in Connolly Hall. The meeting will be followed by afternoon tea and another opportunity to welcome Fr Patrick to our Parish Family.
5.30am Whakawātea dawn blessing at 5.30am by Mana Whenua
7.30pm Archdiocesan Mass of Thanksgiving (by invitation only)
8.30am Parish Mass
9.00am-5.00pm Day of Adoration – groups, parishes, and chaplaincies are invited to lead an hour. Open to everyone to spend time in prayer with the Lord.
5.00pm Ecumenical celebration of Evening Prayer – all welcome
10.00am Archbishop Paul to preside at the Cathedral Parish ‘homecoming’ Mass and bless and install Fr Patrick Bridgman and Debbie Matheson as the Cathedral Pastoral Team
11.00am Refreshments and fellowship following Mass.
2.00 – 4.00pm – Tours of the Cathedral sharing the processes of the restoration and strengthening work. Entry by Koha. Tours at 2.00; 2.45 and 3.30pm.
7.00pm Evening Mass will bring the weekend to a close.
The Cathedral Complex is closed today to alow for further site work.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Join us for a special fundraiser event to support the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart and hear from guest speakers Sir Bill English and Lady Mary English. Following the 2018 earthquakes, the Cathedral has undergone extensive restoration and has recently reopened. The Cathedral’s historic Hobday organ also required restoration, and a committee is being established to restore it and raise funds. While there is no ticket cost, we kindly suggest a donation of $20 to help restore the organ. Malvina Major Village, 34 Burma Road, Khandallah, Sunday 25 August, 2.00pm.
Find out more at www.rymanhealthcare.co.nz/events
RSVP is essential – call Josie on 04 478 3422.
Many thanks to Ryman Healthcare and especially Josie and her team for their support.
Fundraising Bake Sale with Fun and Games for all.
You are all encouraged to support the Car Boot Sale on Sunday 8 December, as it will be lots of fun and there will be a wonderful array of food and things to buy, including: pork and chicken bbq, Filipino ethnic food and desserts, fish cakes, mango lasi-drink, vadai, idle & sambar-mixer of dal and vegetables, pansit and Spanish bread, vegetable curry and bread, coffee, juice, smoothies and vegan food, children’s clothes, books and toys, plants, macrame, books, household goods, toys, DVDs, clothes, shoes, game boards, books.
If you’re keen to declutter and make some money, how about booking a place at the Car Boot Sale to be held in the Sacred Heart School grounds on Sunday 8 December. The cost is $30 per car.
To secure a place or for any queries, please contact Joy, on [email protected] or 0210481216.
A Lenten initiative of prayer and reconciliation celebrated around the world on the eve of the 4th Sunday of Lent.
’24 Hours for the Lord’ will begin with an Opening Liturgy at 5:30pm on Friday 28th March, continue through the night and end with the Vigil Mass at 5:30pm on Saturday 29th March.
Parishes and communities are invited to take the lead for an hour or two during these 24 hours. Everyone is welcome to visit the Cathedral and spend some time in prayer for peace, healing and hope in our broken world.
Jubilee of Youth
In this week throughout the world there have been celebrations of the Jubilee for Young People. Rome has had over 500,000 young adults and youth come to celebrate their faith.
The Cathedral hosts two celebrations this weekend.
Friday 8.00pm Mass with Archbishop Paul. Saturday 7.00pm XLT Praise & Worship. All are welcome.
Tinā (Mother) Movie Fundraiser
Don’t miss the chance to watch the movie, Tinā (Mother), now the sixth-highest grossing Kiwi film of all time. It tells the story of Mareta Percival, a Samoan teacher who, after losing her daughter in the Christchurch earthquakes, finds herself teaching at an elite private school and using music to inspire her students and rediscover her own passion. The film is a box office success in New Zealand, praised for its heartwarming story and performances.
Event Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Event Address: Lighthouse Cinema, 52 Beach Street, Petone, Lower Hutt
Arrival time from: 10:00am
Screening time: 10:30am
Ticket prices are: Adult: $25/ticket, Senior & Student: $20/ticket
Tickets will be on sale after every weekend masses starting, July 19, 2025. You can also purchase your tickets online by scanning the QR code or by accessing the link: https://forms.gle/NKvqxuq9zbSwtJ2A7.