St John the Baptist

Catholic Church in Parnell

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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.

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RSS Auckland Diocese Events

  • Be Refreshed – 1 Day Retreat (North) June 6, 2025
  • Online Safeguarding Workshop June 5, 2025
  • Ecumenical Day of Prayer for Christian Unity June 1, 2025
  • A Concert with Tony Alonso May 31, 2025
  • A Retreat Workshop with Tony Alonso May 31, 2025
  • A Conversation with Tony Alonso May 30, 2025
  • An Evening with Tony Alonso May 29, 2025
  • Webinar Lecture on “Ecumenism – Its History and Relevance Now.” May 20, 2025
  • Safeguarding Workshop May 17, 2025
  • The Role and Function of the Pastoral Council May 16, 2025
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