COVID 19 PROTOCOLS
Vaccine passes and scanning in are no longer required, but please stay home if you are sick. You are welcome to wear a mask if you wish.
PARISH SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/St.Ignatius.Catholic.Church/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stignatiusstheliers/
PARISH BANK ACCOUNT
Donations and payments can be made to the following bank account:
Bank: BNZ
Account Name: RC Bishop of Auckland Parish A/c St Heliers Bay
Account Number: 02-0108-0707227-00
Please ensure your payments are referenced so that we can track them.
PLANNED GIVING
If you would like to contribute to the Parish via our Planned Giving Programme, please fill in the following Automatic Payment form and return it to the Parish Office: Click Here
If you would like to set up an Automatic Payment via online banking, please use the Bank Account number above and contact the Parish office for a Planned Giving code/reference number. This way we can record your donations and issue an annual tax receipt.
If you prefer to donate via the envelope system, please contact the Parish Office.
PREFERENCE OF ENROLMENT CERTIFICATES
If you are enrolling your child in a Catholic School within the Auckland Diocese and need a Preference Form signed, please bring it along with you to Mass and ask Fr John after the service. If your child is Baptised you will need to bring their Baptism certificate along with you. Fr John does need to meet with you in person.
BAPTISM PROGRAMME
Baptism courses are held regularly throughout the year for parents wanting to baptise their child. As your child's first educator in faith this course helps prepare you for your child's Baptism - the beginning of their sacramental life. You will join a group of parents for three evening sessions at the Parish and a shared Baptism ceremony. Contact Gina Matijasevich for more information:
office@easternbayscatholic.org.nz
SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME
Our two year Sacramental Programme, for children who attend Mass at St Ignatius, is Parish-based and starts at the beginning of Year 3 with an information session for Parents. Please email office@easternbayscatholic.org.nz for more details. As a parent, you are your child’s first educator in faith and we look forward to working with you to help you prepare your child for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Eucharist. We will provide you with many opportunities to grow in your own faith and to nurture faith at home.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (AND CHILDREN)
Thinking about becoming Catholic? Been Baptised but never received the Sacrament of Confirmation? Married to a Catholic? Looking for God but not sure where to get started? Already a Catholic but longing for a deeper understanding? Find out more about our RCIA Programme. Contact Gina Matijasevich at office@easternbayscatholic.org.nz for more information.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION PROGRAMME
Website: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/marriage-family-life/
Contact: Gerry Smith (Leader/coordinator)
Ph: 09 360 3025
Email: gerrys@cda.org.nz
The Parish Office welcomes enquries. Please feel free to drop in, phone or email if we can help with any further information.