Welcome to Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
MASS TIMES
Monday 9am
Tues | Wed | Thurs 6.30pm
Wed Novena 6pm
Friday 9am | First Friday 6.30pm
Saturday Vigil 5pm
Sunday 9am | 10.30am | 5pm
Reconciliation by appointment. Contact or email the parish office
First Candle of Advent (Hope) also known as the Prophecy Candle, recalling prophet Isaiah who foretold the birth of Jesus.
Second Candle of Advent (Peace) also known as the Bethlehem Candle, commemorating Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem.
Third Candle of Advent (Joy) also known as the Shepherd Candle, recalling the joy of the shepherds who were the first to learn of Jesus’ birth and went to see Him.
Christmas & New Year Mass Times
Christmas Eve
6.30pm Carols | Family Mass 7pm ~ Nativity Play
11.30pm Carols | Midnight Mass
Christmas Day 9am & 10.30am
New Year’s Eve 10pm
New Year’s Day 9am & 10.30am
May the light of Christ shine in your home, bringing hope, love, and profound peace this Christmas and always.
Merry Christmas from Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Office.
The parish office will be closed from Wed 24 Dec 2025 and reopens Mon 02 Feb 2026.
Bible Study Group
“…….for the measure you give will be the measure you get back.” (Luke 6:38).
Enrich your faith through the study of God’s Word.
Join us on the journey of a lifetime every Tuesday 5.30pm (Parish classroom).
Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary is a lay apostolic association of Catholics who, with the sanction of the Church and under the powerful leadership of Mary Immaculate, Mediatrix of All Graces, serve the Church and their neighbour on a voluntary basis in about 170 countries. With the approval and support of the Popes and a great many Bishops, Priests and Religious, as well as the prayers and efforts of legionaries, the Legion, by the grace of God, has grown into a worldwide organisation with several million members making it the largest organization of lay people in the Catholic church.
Youth Group (under 30s)
The Parish Youth Group meets every second Sunday of the month 4pm (parish classroom)
Our Lady of Fatima
Would you like the Blessed Virgin Mary to visit your home?
Members of the Legion of Mary can leave her statue at your place for 2 weeks. Gather the whole family and pray the rosary daily.
Receive a special protection and greatest blessings through her intercession.
If you are interested, please contact the Parish office.
RCIA Programme (Closed for 2025/2026 Easter Vigil)
Applications for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Programme are now closed. If you or someone you know feels drawn to the Catholic faith, desires a deeper relationship with Christ or wishes to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation or the Holy Eucharist, we warmly invite anyone interested in embarking on this sacred journey to send us your queries.
Send your email to: glenedenrcia@gmail.com
Enquiries for Baptism, Preference of Enrolment and Sacramental Programme, please email the Parish office: ourladyoflourdes@xtra.co.nz