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
Holy Hour
PARISH HOLY HOUR
St Michael’s Holy Hour with Adoration and Benediction is on Friday 25th July at 7pm in the church.
The Precious Blood of Jesus
July is a time to reflect on & console the tears of blood Christ shed in Gethsemane & throughout His passion.
Cultural Shared Lunch
Cultural Shared Lunch
Join your fellow parishioners at our Parish Cultural Lunch to enjoy sharing your cultural heritage food and dance! All welcome to come along with your food item for sharing. This is a bring your own dish event. Tea and coffee provided. Please email the office with details by Sunday 29 June if you want to perform a cultural item on stage.
You can volunteer to help make this a fun day for all by filling in a sign-up sheet from the foyer table and putting it in the foyer Drop Box or scanning and emailing it to the parish office. Your help is much appreciated.
Holy Hour
PARISH HOLY HOUR
St Michael’s Holy Hour with Adoration and Benediction is on Friday 27th June at 7pm in the church.
Sacred Heart of Jesus June is a time to reflect on Jesus’ loving, burning, sacrificial and life-giving heart
Holy Hour
PARISH HOLY HOUR
St Michael’s Holy Hour with Adoration and Benediction is on Friday 23rd May at 7pm in the church.
“Do not be consumed by the anxiety of doing, but spend time in the
silence of Adoration to receive God’s graces”
Pope Francis
Holy Hour
PARISH HOLY HOUR
St Michael’s Holy Hour with Adoration and Benediction is on Friday 25th April at 7pm in the church.
“Jesus himself is calling you to spend one special specific hour with Him…”
St John Paul II
Parish & School Welcome Mass
St Michael’s Catholic Parish & School Event 2025
You are invited to mass on Sunday 16 March at 10am, followed by morning tea in the St Mary MacKillop Hall.
Please RSVP for catering by 12 March to office@remueracatholic.org.nz with “WELCOME” in the subject line & number attending.
All welcome.
Holy Hour
PARISH HOLY HOUR
St Michael’s Holy Hour with Adoration and Benediction
is on Friday 28th February at 7pm in the church.
““The love of God & neighbour, the greatest commandment,
is expressed in & is the fruit of Eucharistic worship”
St John Paul II
Water, Salt & Candle Blessing
Blessed Water & Salt can be used to bless objects, families and individuals, and to provide spiritual protection and healing.
A special blessing of Water & Salt will take place at St Michael’s during our usual Saturday Mass. Bring along a container of water and/or bag of salt on Saturday 3 February 8am Mass
Holy Hour
PARISH HOLY HOUR
St Michael’s Holy Hour with Adoration, Benediction & communal prayer
is on Friday 24th January at 7pm in the church.
“Could you not watch with me one hour?” (Matt 26:40)
Adoration is an opportunity to respond to Jesus’ request
Sunday Social
Sunday Social - November
After each Sunday Mass (8am, 5pm). No social after 10am mass today.
Everyone is cordially invited after Mass, grab a bite and a cuppa.
Held at the Parish Crypt / Centre. We look forward to seeing you there.
Holy Hour
PARISH HOLY HOUR
St Michael’s Holy Hour with Adoration, Benediction & communal prayer
is on Friday 22nd November at 7pm in the church.
“Could you not watch with me one hour?” (Matt 26:40)
Adoration is an opportunity to respond to Jesus’ request
A Spectacular Concert
A spectacular concert, hosted by James Ioelu, Bass Baritone, with special guest Edward Laurenson, Operatic Baritone, and musician friends.
Uplifting classical songs from shows, opera, instrumental pieces and traditional Christmas music.
Ticket prices $60 to $95, includes intermission refreshments. Buy tickets at trybooking.com. Proceeds to support the Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation.