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

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

Upcoming Events

LENTEN REFELECTION PROGRAMME The Lenten reflection programme will be held at 5pm on Thursdays in the Hall (meeting room) for the Lenten Period. With Caritas we learn to reflect, pray, and respond during Lent

Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion Programme: Our first meeting for parents and teachers is on March 10th in the Church Foyer at 5.30pm. Open to Children 8 years and over.

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, ending with benefiction followed by Mass at 9am.

St. Mary's Youth Prayer Ministry invites young people 15+ to monthly gatherings exploring Catholic faith through prayer. Contact Bernadette Pancho: youth@stmaryschurchpn.org.nz - 02102281348 for more info!

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

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.