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.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9
Young Adults Retreat: Encounter Christ and deepen your faith this Lent, Feb 20-22, 2026 at Forest Lakes Camp, Ōtaki. $150 includes meals & accommodation. Register: https://www.trybooking.com/nz/BBPL
40 Days for Life Prayer Partner: Join the global movement praying to end abortion, Ash Wednesday (Feb 18)-Palm Sunday (Mar 29). Sign up via QR code or contact Simon: 021 400 729 / simon@fli.org.nz
24 Hours for the Lord': Friday March 6, 9am to Saturday March 7, 9am (Mass at start). Sign up on noticeboard to pray with family/groups. Contact Lucy for special Rosary/prayer group times.
St. Mary's Youth Prayer Ministry invites young people 15+ to monthly gatherings exploring Catholic faith through prayer. Contact Bernadette Pancho: bernpancho@gmail.com / 02102281348 for more info!
RITE OF ELECTION & ENROLMENT OF NAMES, Sun 22 Feb 2026, 12:30PM at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit. All diocesan members invited by Bishop John to this important event.
Mass Timings
Sunday
St Mary's 08:00 a.m.
St Mary's 10:30 a.m.
Ashhurst 12:15 p.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
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.