St Benedict’s Parish of Newton-Auckland
In 1866, Bishop Pompallier blessed and opened the small wooden Church of St Francis de Sales in what was then East Street. This Church was to be used as a mortuary chapel in the Catholic cemetery, and served as an outpost of the Cathedral, to serve the large number of Catholics living in the Newton area.
This little chapel served the people of Newton for nearly twenty years. However as the population in the area grew, the need for a larger Church became more critical. In 1879, Benedictine monks from Ramsgate Abbey, in England, were given charge of the newly created parish of Newton…
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The Solemnity Of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Pastor’s Note Our gospel scripture (Luke 9:11-17) for today’s Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ is a favourite. It’s one of the most
The Solemnity Of The Most Holy Trinity – 16 June 2019
Pastor’s Note When we come to worship, we usually make the sign of the cross. The words that accompany this holy action, “In the name
Pentecost Sunday – 09 June 2019
PASTOR”S NOTE The season of Easter concludes with today’s celebration, the feast of Pentecost. At Pentecost we celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon
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Mass Times
| Sunday Mass Times | |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening | 6:00 pm |
| Sunday | 9:30 am and 5:30 pm |
| Week Day Mass Times | |
| Monday (Liturgy of the Word) | 12:10 pm |
| Wednesdays - Fridays | 12:10 pm |
| Wednesday (Filipino Community) | 6.45 pm | First & Third Friday (Filipino Community) | 7.30 pm | Ethnic Mass Times |
| Spanish (2nd & 4th Sunday of the Month) | 12:00 Noon |
| Tongan (3rd Sunday of the Month) | 12:00 Noon |
| Indonesian (4th Sunday of the Month) | 1:30 pm |
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