Family Life
The Cathedral will be open for prayer (7am – 6pm) but see here for more information on Masses.
Testing and tracing Covid-19
Here is the website where information can be found. If you need any help, or know of anyone who needs help, please contact us info@stpatricks.org.nz or 303-4509. We are in contact with a wide range of pastoral services.
Safeguarding
As Catholics we believe that every person is created in the likeness and image of God. Therefore we continue to ensure that our parish is a place where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We foster an environment which is welcoming, and in which all our parish whanau, including our tamariki, rangatahi, kuia and kaumatua feel safe. Our Safeguarding Co-ordinator is Anita Hudson; 027-381-4400 or anita@stpatricks.org.nz.
Daily Activities
There’s something for everyone – Prayer, Daily Mass and on-line Gospel Reflections and more!
How to make an Act of Spiritual Communion
If you can’t get to Mass, you can make an Act of Spiritual Communion:
- Make the Sign of the Cross
- Read the Mass readings
- Recite the Prayer of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there and
unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from you.
Amen.
July
- Pope Francis’ Prayer intentions for July
We pray for the elderly, who represent the roots and memory of a people; may their experience and wisdom help young people to look towards the future with hope and responsibility.
– Pope Francis 3 Minute Retreat: We all need just a 3-minute breather to rest with God.
16th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Useful Sites and Resources
The Holy Rosary
- How to Pray the Rosary
Rosary Group – contact anita@stpatricks.org.nz or 027-381-4400
If you don’t have a rosary of your own, the Cathedral Square Gift Store has plenty to choose from. Contactless pick-ups allowed. - Why teach children the Rosary – one teacher’s thoughts
- One mother’s advice on teaching children the Rosary.
- LifeTeen on the Rosary
- Catholic Icing always has wonderful activities for young children
- Catholic teaching on the Rosary: St JohnPaul II
- Rosary prayer to end the pandemic
Auckland Diocese: Auckland diocese homepage. To find Catholic News, updates and more.
Te Reo Prayers and Responses in Te Reo.
