"Parishes should be close-knit communities, without bureaucracy, people-centered - a place where the gift of the sacraments can be found.
They have to become once again schools of service and generosity, with their doors always open to those who are excluded."

FORMED WEBSITE

FORMED (The Catholic Faith on demand).  The Parish has paid for the subscription to the Formed website. Click HERE to sign up at formed.org  Sign up and

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LATEST NEWS

* WORLD DAY OF THE SICK

Every year the Church sets aside 11th February as the “World Day of the Sick”. 2023 will be the 31st year of its dedication since inaugurated by St John Paul II.

11th February is also the Feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes. Not just on this day but every day, we stand with those who are sick and their families.  We have a particular ministry available to us through the chaplains at Tauranga Hospital, who will take Communion, or who will visit and spend time with your loved ones in hospital. This is in addition and in support of the pastoral work of our Priests. Please let the Parish Office know if you have a loved one who would like to see a chaplain.

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* MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL

* PUKEHINAHINA SUMMER LECTURE SERIES 2023

Click here for further information.

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* LATEST KETE KORERO

The latest issue of the Kete Korero will be available in our Churches this coming weekend, 14/15 January.

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* NZ CATHOLIC – latest issue January 29th – February 11th, 2023

The latest edition of the NZ Catholic is now available.  Click on the cover image for two pages from this latest edition.  If you wish to subscribe contact NZ Catholic administration on email: admin@nzcatholic.org.nz or ring 09 360 3068.

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* NZPRAY2DAY

Launch of the NZpray2day app for Apple devices. 

Liturgical Calendar / Daily Reflections and much more.

Click here to download.

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* THE BLESSING / AOTEAROA / NEW ZEALAND

 Sung with such passion and joy! The Blessing / Aotearoa / NZ Churches join together.  “He is for you. The Lord bless you and keep you.”  Have a listen, and enjoy….

 
 
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* CATHOLIC FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES
   
* PEOPLES MISSALETTE (Mass Parts)

Click here for a PDF of the Mass parts.

This has been sourced from the National Liturgy Office website. Click here for the link to the NLO site.

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*  FORMED WEBSITE (Great Catholic content!)

The Parish has purchased a gift for you, and renewed the subscription for another year….it’s free for you and easy to register.  Movies, documentaries, talks, audio books, youth portal and much much more.

Click here to sign up!

Put in the Parish name (Parish of St Thomas Aquinas – or type in Tauranga), and enter your details to sign up!

ALTAR SERVERS IN OUR PARISH:

If you are keen to be involved as an altar server click here to get a glimpse of this special ministry.

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* PRAYER REQUEST

Prayer for the Ukraine / CLICK HERE FOR THE PRAYER.

  • Phone 576 8570 or 578 8886 St Mary Immaculate 
  • Phone 552 5643 St Joseph’s, Te Puna

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Click here for the prayers of the ROSARY.

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ALPHA COURSE:

St Thomas More Church centre, 17 Gloucester Road, Mt Maunganui, 

For more information please contact:

Heidi – 575 4807 Ext 6 or email: pastoral@allsaintsbythesea.nz

or Click here to read more.

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DAILY READINGS:

Click here for the daily readings link

NATIONAL CALENDAR 2023:

Click here for the National Calendar 2023 (NZ Catholic Bishops Conference).