Welcome to
St John the Baptist
Parnell Parish
This is the oldest surviving Catholic Church in the Auckland Diocese and one of the oldest in New Zealand.
We welcome all who enter through St John’s doors into this sacred space.
Mass Times
Sunday Masses (Summer Timetable):
Saturday Vigil 5pm; Sunday 7am & 9.30am
No 7 am Mass from May until end of August
Masses: NO weekday Masses until further notice.
Saturday & Public Holidays 9am
2025 Easter Timetable at St John the Baptist
12–13 Apr Palm Sunday Regular weekend Mass times at 5pm Sat; 7am & 9.30 Sun
17 Apr Holy Thurs 7.30pm; adoration follows after the Mass, with Night Prayer at 9pm
18 Apr Good Fri Memorial of the Lord’s Passion at 3pm
19 April Holy Saturday Easter Vigil at 6pm*
*Note this Mass is approx. 1 hour duration.
20 April Easter Sunday Regular Sunday Mass times at 7am and 9.30
21 April Easter Monday Regular public holiday Mass time at 9am
25 April ANZAC Day Regular public holiday Mass time at 9am
Reconciliation: Saturday 9.30am
except Holy Saturday
PARISH PRIEST
Fr. Stephen Berecz
PARISH SECRETARY
Nathaniel Hood
PH: 09 373 3132
EMAIL: [email protected]
OFFICE HRS: Monday - Friday...9am - 3pm
ADDRESS: 244 Parnell Rd, Parnell
Auckland 1052
PARKING IN ST JOHN'S CARPARK
Those attending Sunday or weekday Masses do not pay if using St John’s carpark. On Sunday, you may leave your car in the carpark for one hour after Mass (that is until 11.30am) without payment. cars left beyond that time could be towed away. On weekdays and Saturday mornings, you have 15 minutes after Mass only.