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  Sunday
   8.30 a.m.
 10.30 a.m.
   5.00 p.m.
  Saturday
   9.00 a.m.
   5.30 p.m. (Vigil)
  Monday -
   Friday  
   9.15 a.m.
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Rosary
Wednesday - 8.30 a.m.

 Reconciliation
Saturday (Rite I) - 9.30 a.m.
or by appointment)

Exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament
Fridays
after 9.15 Mass and
Concludes at 5.00pm
with Benediction

Statue of
Our Lord Jesus Christ

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Welcome to St. Mary's Northcote!

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 Rev. Craig Dunford
Please browse around and be informed of the various activities and services of our parish. If you are new  to our parish, please make yourself known to us, we would like to meet you and let you know something about our parish.

If you'd like to join us to celebrate Eucharist, see our Mass times and other Church schedule on the left. You can also access our parish events, notices, sacraments, daily readings, newsletters, etc. from the menu at the top. Please contact our Parish Team or Pastoral Council for any queries or more information at any time. We also look forward to your feedback.

Blessings,

The Northcote Catholic Web Team
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Directory of Self-Employed Parishioners!  This is a free service to help self employed parishioners. If you would like to be included, then please let the Parish Office have your business card and/or relevant details of the service/s you offer. The sooner you contact us, the sooner  you can be included in the directory. This online directory came from requests of community members who would like to use fellow parishioners offering services they need. 
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5 September  2010
23rd Sunday Of Ordinary Time

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY TO ALL OUR DAD’S, GRANDDADS AND FATHERS!

Mass Intentions: 

  • Sat. (4 Sept) 5.30pm -  Jack Tangney RIP (10th Anniv.) husband of Bonnie
  • Thurs. (9 Sept) 9.15am - Lou Cosgrove - special intention
Please Pray

  • for the elderly and frail and all those who are sick in our Parish, especially  Ell, Sophie, June, Brian, Philip, Darryl, Erin & Len L, Tom, Michael L, Linda F, Susan C, John McC, Albert L, Megan S, Margaret & Paul McF, Nouri M, Helen, Peter D, Christine B, Betty H, Tony L, Mary R, Saad Al Naib, Sabiha Y, Lyn C, Neil M, Patty T

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Great News!
Our ‘adopted seminarian’, Larry Rustia, has applied to Bishop Pat Dunn to be ordained Deacon for the Auckland Diocese. Bishop Pat was pleased to accept his request and will ordain Larry as Deacon at the 10.30am Mass on Sunday 3rd October here at St Mary’s. More details later. Please remember Larry in your prayers as he continues to journey towards his ordination.
New Portico
As you can see, the construction work for our new Portico is progressing, despite the weather and some difficulties! There is access to the children’s room and choir loft from the interior of
the church. We are sorry for any inconvenience!
Petition To Sign
The Liquor Store on Onewa Road (next to the flower shop, opposite the church), are applying for an extended licence to open from 7am to midnight Monday to Saturday and 7am to 11pm on Sundays! We do not think this is acceptable in this area with 3 schools, 2 Day care Centres, De Paul House facility, 3 churches and 2 Rest Homes - If you agree please sign the petition available in church today.
Children's Liturgy
Parents please note that these classes are aimed at 4 to 8 year olds, children younger than this must be accompanied by a parent so that classes are not disrupted. We can always do with more helpers, training will be given - Please contact the office by phoning 480 7357
Children's Room In The Church
Please note that this room is meant to be for Babies, our very young children and their Caregiver. The room is usually very full especially at the 10.30am Mass .please , if you have older children sit with them in the “body” of the church, ensuring room for the little ones in their room!
Are you interested?
In joining our hospitality group - it’s not difficult, nor demanding, and great fun! you would go on a  list of volunteers to help out in the parish hall for any morning teas or lunches etc. Please call the office 480 7357.
Any One for Tennis?
St Mary’s Parish Tennis Club will be running again on a Monday for the summer school terms. If your child is interested in having some tennis Coaching please contact Helen Clarkson on 480 1752 or email hjclarkson@xtra.co.nz for more details. Adult lessons are also available.
Baptism Preparation Course
If you have a baby or are expecting a baby and requiring baptism, the next preparation course will be on Mon. 27th & Wed. 29th Sept - ph:480 7357
Life In The Spirit Seminar
For six Wednesdays from 13 October 2010. In the parish hall 7.30 to 9pm Mark your diaries/calendars. More info later.
Sacramental Program 2010/2011 If you have a child who is 8 years old (or older) and he/she has not been Confirmed or made their First Holy Communion, then it may be the right time for you to enrol now. You will need to phone Marianne at the parish office to make an appointment. If your child/ren was not Baptised at St Mary’s then you need to bring a copy of the Baptismal Certificate to your appointment. read more...
World Youth Day 2011 MADRID! We are looking for those young people 18-35yrs who are interested in joining the Auckland Diocesan Pilgrims to Madrid. Please see the back of the church for three different options/costs and record your name and contact details on the list provided.

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