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Parish Priest
Rev Fr Sani Lam Cell: +64 2184 0259 Presbytery 7 Killarney Street Alexandra 9320 New Zealand Phone: +64 3 448 8202 Email: alexcatholic@xtra.co.nz |
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Parish Pastoral Council
Chair: Mr Pat Cooney |
Finance Committee & Maintenance Group
Chair: Mr Doug Stanaway |
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In partnership with the Tindall Foundation, the Diocese of Dunedin invites applications for grants that will support families and social services within the Diocese.
Applications relating to the following are particularly welcome: Maori Migrant and refugees Rural communities Young children Youth development Literacy, numeracy and budgeting skills Grants are available up to a maximum of $7,000. Applications close on 20 September 2021. The application form is available on-line at www.cdd.org.nz/grants |
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TE ARA A MARIA Our Te Ara a Maria hikoi was interrupted by Covid a few hours after it began. Mary has been resting at St. Mary's Basilica in Invercargill. This video was produced during lockdown in Invercargill and is designed for us all to pray with Mary Assumed into Heaven, the patron saint of Aotearoa. Specifically we ask Mary to pray for protection of our country and world during Covid and for the protection of Papatūānuku, who needs our respect and care more than ever. Ma te Atua tatou e manaaki e arahi e tiake i ngā wa katoa. May God bless, guide and protect us always. |
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Other Resources by
Bishop Robert Barron Bishop Barron has a new video series about the Nicene Creed and right now, you can watch the first episode for free.
The first episode focuses on what it means to say “I believe in”, the opening words to the Creed that we say every Sunday. The Nicene Creed was put together after the great church council of Nicaea in year 325. Its endurance over time gives testimony to the fact that times may change but the truth stays the same. |
The Word on Fire Institute is another great Resource |
Faith-filled worship in time of lockdown
The National Liturgy Office has published a page of information to help everyone manage this lockdown period without the usual access to liturgies at church. For people of faith, many who depend on the Mass celebrated on Sundays and throughout the week find ourselves struggling without the strength received from the Eucharist. The creative suggestions on this page will help:
The National Liturgy Office has published a page of information to help everyone manage this lockdown period without the usual access to liturgies at church. For people of faith, many who depend on the Mass celebrated on Sundays and throughout the week find ourselves struggling without the strength received from the Eucharist. The creative suggestions on this page will help:
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.
Love your neighbour as yourself, get vaccinated.
ADORATION & BENEDICTION
WEEKLY HOUR ADORATION
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament occurs in the Alexandra church of St John the Baptist each Friday, 11am-Noon
(concluding with Benediction at 11:45am)
Come along and spend some quiet time in prayer before the Lord.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament occurs in the Alexandra church of St John the Baptist each Friday, 11am-Noon
(concluding with Benediction at 11:45am)
Come along and spend some quiet time in prayer before the Lord.
