Note: The timings in the boxes below reflect the usual standard Mass schedule. Please refer to the latest newsletter for any updates or changes to the timings.

Today's Bible Verse

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

Psalm 46:1

Upcoming Events

ACAY Missions Philippines Guest Speakers Event with Sr Rachel Luxford and Angelane, sharing insights into supporting young women. Sunday 11 Jan 2026, 12.30pm, Diocesan Manawatū Conference Rooms, Palmerston North.

REACH 2026 (5–8 Feb) is a four-day young adult camp by Jesus Youth NZ at Highland Home Camp near Palmerston North. For ages 18–25. Theme: Chosen to Bear Fruit. Register now. More info: reach@jesusyouth.org.nz

Mass and Cenacle led by Fr Donal McIlraith MMP at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Monday 19 Jan 2026, 5.30pm. Fr Donal teaches in Fiji and leads MMP Oceania. Enquiries: Bruce 027 437 9050

Tickets will be sold after 8am and 10.30am Mass for our Christmas Raffle, drawn late Jan or early Feb. $3 for 1 ticket, $5 for 2. Donations welcome. Thank you for your support!

For those parishioners who are on the Planned Giving automatic payments, please collect your donation special collection envelopes from the foyer.

Mass Timings

Sunday

08:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

Monday

09:00 a.m.

Tuesday*

12:05 p.m.

Wednesday

09:00 a.m.

Thursday

09:00 a.m.

Friday

09:00 a.m.

Saturday*

09:00 a.m.

Vigil Mass Ashhurst 5:00 p.m.

*Adoration

Tuesday: 11:00 a.m.

*Sacrament of reconciliation

Tuesday: During the adoration, between 11:15 and 11:45 a.m.

Saturday: After 9:00 a.m. Mass

About Us

We are part of the Diocese of Palmerston North and part of the Manawatu-Tararua Pastoral Area.

We have two churches St Mary's and St Columba's and two schools, St Mary's School, and St Peter's College in our parish.

The churches are in Palmerston North and Ashhurst.