Family Life
The Cathedral is open for prayer seven days a week (7am – 6pm) but see here for more information on Masses.
Covid Update
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.
September
September Pope Francis’ Prayer intentions for September
- “Let us pray that the death penalty,
which attacks the dignity of the human person,
may be legally abolished in every country.”
Mahuru Maori Challenge
During the whole month of September, our Vicar for Māori, Manuel Beazley, has set us all a challenge to say the Sign of the Cross in Te Reo Māori every time we sign ourselves. Will you take up the challenge? Visit www.facebook.com/KatorikaMaori/ .
- “Ki te ingoa o te Matua, o te Tamaiti, o te Wairua Tapu. Āmene.”
For help with pronunciation here is Manuel Beazley our Vicar for Maori
October
27th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Useful Sites and Resources
- September is dedicated to the Sorrows of Mary
- The Season of Creation Celebration Guide 2022
- Vatican news
- Auckland Diocese: Auckland diocese homepage. To find Catholic News, updates and more.
- Children’s Liturgy
- E Te Ariki – Tutevera & Tere
The Holy Rosary
- How to Pray the Rosary
If you don’t have a rosary of your own, the Cathedral Square Gift Store has plenty to choose from. - 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
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.
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.
