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Parish Newsletter †
18th January 2026
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2026 Children s Reconciliation / Confirmation / First Holy Communion
A child s first Holy Communion is when the child continues their initiation into the
church and receives the body of Jesus in the form of bread and wine at Mass for the
first time. It is a time to deepen their personal relationship with Jesus and give a deeper
appreciation of Mass and the church as a community.
When a child is baptised, he/she is welcomed into the family of the Church. Holy
Communion is the Sacrament which binds us together as God s family, providing
strength and spiritual nourishment for our journey in faith together.
A preparation programme is run over several months to prepare your child for this special Sacrament.
In this programme, the parent and child will be asked to reflect on their
faith and continue the faith commitment that was made in the child s name when he or
she was baptised.
In order for a child to receive the Sacrament of First Holy Communion, they need to
have received the Sacrament of Reconciliation (confession); part of the First Holy
Communion programme is in preparation for this.
The usual age for receiving this Sacrament for the first time is 8 years of age (children
in Year 4 or above).
If you are wishing for your child to start their First Holy Communion please complete
an enquiry form available in the church foyers.
Enrolments close on the 15th of February.
This programme can only be run if we have volunteer help.
Please speak with Fr Brian if you are able to assist.
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Holy Name, Church Matakana Annual Celebration LET S CELEBRATE!!
It is nearly a year since we, as a parish community, moved to 480 Matakana Road so
let s celebrate after Mass on Sunday 1 February.
Sausage sizzle, share a plate, music, games, fun, friendship and laughter.
An event not to be missed. Bring family and friends. Let s make this a special day.
Please bring a plate to share, we will provide the sausages, bread, coleslaw, orange
juice, tea, water and coffee. Put it on your calendar now..
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News & Events
A warm welcome to ...
any new parishioners:
Please introduce yourself to Fr Brian and also complete a parish Enrolment Form on the table in the foyer.
Alternatively complete and send this form online;
click here.
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Pope Leo calls on all Catholics to pray The Angelus at noon on Sunday s:
The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary, and she conceived of the Holy Spirit.
Hail Mary
Behold the handmaid of the Lord, be it done unto me according to your word.
Hail Mary
And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us.
Hail Mary
Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Pour forth, we beseech you, O Lord, your grace into our hearts; that we, to whom the Incarnation of Christ your Son was made known by the message of an angel, may by his Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of his Resurrection.
Through the same Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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Next Sunday - 25th January 2026
3rd Sunday Ordinary Time
Word of God Sunday
1st Reading: Isaiah 8:23-9:3
Psalm: 27
2nd Reading: 1Corinthians 1:10-13,17
Gospel: Ma?hew 4:12-23
Rosary before Mass - 7.50 am Puhoi
Morning tea after 10.30am Matakana Mass
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Matakana Holyname Church Vehicle Entry
During the weekdays entrance to the Holyname Church is via the Service Entry - the second entrance coming from Warkworth.
On Sundays and for the Saturday Vigil Mass entry is via the MAIN gates.
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CATHOLIC NEWS
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More News
Kids Corner
Auckland Catholic Diocese Kids Corner QR Code
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CATHOLIC KIWI PODCAST:
Six episodes of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops
Conference s new podcast series have now been released, sharing stories of faith, ministry and mission of Kiwis and visitors to our shores.
Guests in the opening episodes
include Carmelite Sister Lauren of the Cross, broadcaster and policy expert Tim Wilson and Wellington Archbishop Paul Martin SM.
More episodes will be released be-fore Christmas to complete season 1, with season 2 set for 2026.
Search Catholic Kiwi Podcast on YouTube or Spotify now.
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Date Change | PRAISE IN THE PARK
Will now be held on Sunday, 15 Feb 2026 (4 6pm) following local event scheduling coordination. Rain date: Saturday, 21 Feb
2026. Venue: Selwyn Domain, 48-56 Tamaki Drive, Mission Bay.
All are welcome to this two-hour Catholic event, featuring praise and worship music, personal testimonies, the Gospel message, and Eucharistic Adoration.
We need help on the day, if you are available to assist, please email aucklandccr@gmail.com.
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Report Abuse or Harm?
National Office for Professional Standards 0800 114 622
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Great Saints of Italy Tour 2026
Fr Chris Friel from Timaru will lead a tour to Italy in May 2026.
Please contact Pilgrimage Tours Ph 0800 99 77 88 or
www.theTOURcompany.net
for the full itinerary and price.
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Parish Services and Contacts
Home Visits
Please contact Fr Brian if you need or you know of someone who would like a Home Visit
communion and reconciliation to the sick and housebound.
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CHILDREN S MASS BAGS
Are available in the church foyers for the children,
we ask that you please return them after Mass.
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Warkworth Homebuilders:
Is an organisation working in North Rodney dedicated to helping local families
by walking them through hard times.
Call (09) 425 7048
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Parish Contributions
For those parishioners who donate to the parish via the envelope system or by cash during the collection time at Mass, you may wish to continue to contribute to the parish via internet banking.
The parish bank account number is
02-0108-0706101-000.
Please ensure that you provide the following details with each payment:
- Your initials and name
- If you normally pay via the envelope system then please quote your envelope number
- The word collection
On another note, it's great to receive cash in the plate to keep cash in existence in NZ.
The Lord remains with us always. Let us pray for each other to deepen our gratitude for that presence in our spiritual communion each day.
Sts. Peter and Paul, pray for us!
Peace in Christ,
Fr. Brian Lange
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PARISH REGISTRATION!
Are you new to our parish?
Register online at www.holyname.org.nz
Have you changed address?
Please get in touch with the Parish Office at admin@holyname.org.nz if you would like to update or change your details.
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Moved
If you have moved home, changed your telephone or email address kindly email your changed details to the parish office.
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SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
- - Monday & Thursday from 8.00 a.m., finishing 15 minutes before the start of Mass.
- - Friday after the morning Mass & Benediction
- - Saturday after the morning Mass
- - Saturday afternoon from 5.00 p.m. until 5.30 p.m.
- - Sunday by appointment after 2.00 p.m.
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These are supposedly actual signs that have appeared at various locations.
1. Sign in a non-smoking area: "If we see you smoking we will assume you are on fire and take appropriate action."
2. Sign in a veterinary's waiting room: "Be back in five minutes. Sit! Stay!"
3. Sign on the door of a maternity ward: "Push Push Push."
Dear Santa,
For this year I'm requesting a fat bank account and a small body.
P.S. Please don't mix them up, like you did last year.
Here are a few one-liners:
Accept that some days you're the pigeon, and some days you're the statue.
The best vitamin for making friends: B1.
Don't hate yourself in the morning -- sleep till noon.
Don't cook tonight -- starve a rat today!
There are two rules for ultimate success in life: (1) Never tell everything you know.
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WHO TO CONTACT:
Parish Priest: Fr Brian Lange 425 8545 brilange@gmail.com
Parish Finance Committee Chairperson: Fr Brian Lange
Caring Group: - 425 8545 Office
Puhoi Church Bookings: Bernadette Straka 09 426 7374 or 422 0716 or WW Office 425 8545
Sacramental Programme: Parish Office 425 8545
Rosters: Warkworth: Parish Office 425 8545
Newsletter (Bulletin): Parish Office & Fr Brian Lange 425 8545
Holyname Ascension Maintenance: Simon Straka 0274914011 or 09 422 0716
Puhoi Church Maintenance: Simon Straka 0274914011 or 09 422 0716
Liturgical Ministries: Warkworth: Christine 423 0433, Fr Brian Lange 425 8545
Warkworth Parish Hall Bookings: Parish Office 425 8545
Marriage preparation programme: Gerry Smith at Auckland Diocese (09) 360 3025
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NEW PARISHIONERS:
If you are new to the parish, welcome!
An information booklet about the parish life is available in the foyer.
Please complete the form enclosed and hand it in or post it to the parish office or
complete it online here:
New Parishioner Form
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