Annual Winter Lunch 2026
Our Annual Winter Lunch will be held on Sunday 30 August from 11:30am to 1:00pm. Tim Wilson will be interviewing another interesting guest, and the 2026 Parish Report will be released. Sign ups are open now on the web (https://forms.gle/VsCPJfbMepoG9uBbA), and via forms in the church foyer.
Grammarphonics Concert
Join us on the 6 August at 6.30pm!
St Michaels hosts Auckland Grammar. The concert will feature Auckland Grammar student performers, James Ioelu, Edward Laurenson, and Tami Neilson. A light supper will be included with the cost of your ticket.
Tickets are $35 and available for purchase on Humanitix. https://events.humanitix.com/grammarphonics
GENESIS - Morning talks
Scripture Study at St Michael’s ‘GENESIS 1-11’ - by Dr Dan Stollenwerk
A series of talks on Genesis 1-11: Pre-History, Mythology & the Scientific Revolution
At the Parish Centre: 4x Wednesday mornings 15th, 22nd, 29th July & 5th August 10:30am – 11:45am
GENESIS - morning talks
Join us for a series of talks presented by Dr Dan Stollenwerk. Over four weeks, he will cover Genesis 1-11: Pre-History, Mythology & The Scientific Revolution. This will run on July 15, 22, 29, and August 5, from 10:30-11:45am downstairs in the Parish Centre/Crypt.
Holy Hour
PARISH HOLY HOUR
St Michael’s Holy Hour with Adoration and Benediction is on Friday 27th March at 6pm in the church.
“Gaze upon him, consider him, contemplate him, as you desire to imitate him”
- St Clare of Assisi
Holy Hour
PARISH HOLY HOUR
St Michael’s Holy Hour with Adoration and Benediction is on Friday 27th February at 6pm in the church.
“The Eucharist is the supreme proof of the love of Jesus.”
- St. Peter Julian Eymard
Renewal of Marriage Vows
St Michael’s Parish invites you to a ‘Renewal of Marriage Vows’ blessing
The renewing of marriage vows is a meaningful way to deepen the commitment to the vocation of marriage and a chance to be reminded of God's special grace and blessing brought to couples and families under the Sacrament of Matrimony.
This blessing will take place during 8:00am Mass
Water, Salt & Candle Blessing
Blessed Water, Salt & Candles can be used to bless objects, families and individuals, and to provide spiritual protection and healing.
A special blessing of Water, Salt & Candles will take place at St Michael’s during our usual Saturday Mass. Bring along a container of water and/or bag of salt and candles on Saturday 31 January 8am Mass.
Holy Hour
PARISH HOLY HOUR
St Michael’s Holy Hour with Adoration and Benediction is on Friday 23rd January at 7pm in the church.
“Our Lord is hidden in the Blessed Sacrament, waiting for us to visit Him.”
- St John Vianney
Spirituality Series
SPIRITUALITY SERIES: WALKING WITH MARY: Discovering the Marist Spirit. A series of three Tuesdays: 4th, 11th and 18th November, 7.00-8.30pm at St Michael’s Parish. All are welcome for this reflection series led by Director of Marist Laity Hannah van Schie, Fr Chris Skinner, Fr Frank Bird and Carmel Turnbull. Come along to learn about the Marist Story, the Marist Insight, and the Marist Way. Email RSVP to Hannah office@maristlaitynz.org for hospitality and printing purposes.
Spirituality Series
SPIRITUALITY SERIES: WALKING WITH MARY: Discovering the Marist Spirit. A series of three Tuesdays: 4th, 11th and 18th November, 7.00-8.30pm at St Michael’s Parish. All are welcome for this reflection series led by Director of Marist Laity Hannah van Schie, Fr Chris Skinner, Fr Frank Bird and Carmel Turnbull. Come along to learn about the Marist Story, the Marist Insight, and the Marist Way. Email RSVP to Hannah office@maristlaitynz.org for hospitality and printing purposes.
Spirituality Series
SPIRITUALITY SERIES: WALKING WITH MARY: Discovering the Marist Spirit. A series of three Tuesdays: 4th, 11th and 18th November, 7.00-8.30pm at St Michael’s Parish. All are welcome for this reflection series led by Director of Marist Laity Hannah van Schie, Fr Chris Skinner, Fr Frank Bird and Carmel Turnbull. Come along to learn about the Marist Story, the Marist Insight, and the Marist Way. Email RSVP to Hannah office@maristlaitynz.org for hospitality and printing purposes.
Holy Hour
PARISH HOLY HOUR
St Michael’s Holy Hour with Adoration and Benediction is on Friday 24th October at 7pm in the church.
“Silence is His language, though secret, yet living and powerful”
St Maria Faustina Kowalska
Pet Blessing
Show your love and appreciation for your pets by bringing them along for a blessing and sprinkling of holy water at St Michael’s! Come to the King’s Lawn
Please note: Your pet must be controlled either on a lead, contained in a cage, box or similar appropriate container
In remembrance of St Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures
“Animals are entrusted to man’s stewardship; he must show them kindness”
The Catechism of the Catholic Church
St Michael's Annual Meeting and Winter Lunch
Join us on Sunday 7 September 2025 from 11:30am in the St Mary MacKillop Hall
Learn what we have achieved in our parish this last year
See our plans, commitments and ambitions for the next year
Be updated with parish operations and structure
Socialise with our parishioners, a body of people so important in our lives
Listen to our guest speaker, Peter Wolfkamp, who will be interviewed by Tim Wilson. Peter is known as a radio broadcaster on Newstalk ZB's Sunday morning show, The Resident Builder, as well as a television personality associated with "The Block NZ". Peter is a family man, a committed Catholic and passionate about many subjects including the building and construction industry and the education system in New Zealand.
We need volunteer helpers on the day. Please email office@remueracatholic.org.nz
Special Mass (Vigil)
Special Mass for Loss of a Child
A Mass will be offered as a source of healing for those who have experienced loss through miscarriage, stillbirth, prenatal diagnosis, abortion or loss of a child at any stage of life. This special Mass will help provide spiritual support and honour these precious children:
Where: St Michael’s Church
When: Saturday 6 September 5:00pm Vigil Mass
*Reconciliation & Adoration from 4:30pm
For more information contact: Brenda Brightwell 027 641 5615
Holy Hour
PARISH HOLY HOUR
St Michael’s Holy Hour with Adoration and Benediction is on Friday 22nd August at 7pm in the church.
“By standing before the Eucharistic Christ, we become holy”
- Bl. Carlo Acutis
Winter Programme Week 4
PIVOTAL SAINTS
St Michael’s warmly invites you to their Winter 2025 video series.
Take a journey with Bishop Robert Barron and hear the stories of four pivotal saints who have played major roles in shaping our Church and advancing civilisation. Their lives and thinking challenged the status quo allowing us and society to grow more deeply in faith and understanding.
In each of their stories we encounter a revelation of the will and purposes of God.
WK 1 30 July St Augustine – facilitated by Dr Dan Stollenwerk
WK 2 6 August St Thomas Aquinas – facilitated by Dr Dan Stollenwerk
WK 3 13 August St Francis of Assisi – facilitated by Vernon Tava
WK 4 20 August St Catherine of Siena - facilitated by Catherine Lipski
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm in the crypt
Light supper provided * Koha welcome
Winter Programme Week 3
PIVOTAL SAINTS
St Michael’s warmly invites you to their Winter 2025 video series.
Take a journey with Bishop Robert Barron and hear the stories of four pivotal saints who have played major roles in shaping our Church and advancing civilisation. Their lives and thinking challenged the status quo allowing us and society to grow more deeply in faith and understanding.
In each of their stories we encounter a revelation of the will and purposes of God.
WK 1 30 July St Augustine – facilitated by Dr Dan Stollenwerk
WK 2 6 August St Thomas Aquinas – facilitated by Dr Dan Stollenwerk
WK 3 13 August St Francis of Assisi – facilitated by Vernon Tava
WK 4 20 August St Catherine of Siena - facilitated by Catherine Lipski
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm in the crypt
Light supper provided * Koha welcome
Winter Programme Week 2
PIVOTAL SAINTS
St Michael’s warmly invites you to their Winter 2025 video series.
Take a journey with Bishop Robert Barron and hear the stories of four pivotal saints who have played major roles in shaping our Church and advancing civilisation. Their lives and thinking challenged the status quo allowing us and society to grow more deeply in faith and understanding.
In each of their stories we encounter a revelation of the will and purposes of God.
WK 1 30 July St Augustine – facilitated by Dr Dan Stollenwerk
WK 2 6 August St Thomas Aquinas – facilitated by Dr Dan Stollenwerk
WK 3 13 August St Francis of Assisi – facilitated by Vernon Tava
WK 4 20 August St Catherine of Siena - facilitated by Catherine Lipski
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm in the crypt
Light supper provided * Koha welcome
Winter Programme Week 1
PIVOTAL SAINTS
St Michael’s warmly invites you to their Winter 2025 video series.
Take a journey with Bishop Robert Barron and hear the stories of four pivotal saints who have played major roles in shaping our Church and advancing civilisation. Their lives and thinking challenged the status quo allowing us and society to grow more deeply in faith and understanding.
In each of their stories we encounter a revelation of the will and purposes of God.
WK 1 30 July St Augustine – facilitated by Dr Dan Stollenwerk
WK 2 6 August St Thomas Aquinas – facilitated by Dr Dan Stollenwerk
WK 3 13 August St Francis of Assisi – facilitated by Vernon Tava
WK 4 20 August St Catherine of Siena - facilitated by Catherine Lipski
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm in the crypt
Light supper provided * Koha welcome