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Year of JubileeYear of Jubilee

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Painting of the mural in the Cathedral foyer by St Peter’s Students

Year of JubileeYear of Jubilee

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Painting of the mural in the Cathedral foyer by St Peter’s Students

Year of JubileeYear of Jubilee

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Painting of the mural in the Cathedral foyer by St Peter’s Students

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Lent 2015

C.A.M.E.O.C.A.M.E.O.

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C.A.M.E.O. (Come And Meet Each Other) was initiated when it was identified that for some of our ‘solitary’ parishioners their only social contact seemed to be at the midday Mass.  A small group of our wonderful parishioners came up with the idea of offering a cuppa and a bite to eat after Friday’s Midday Mass, so…

C.A.M.E.O.C.A.M.E.O.

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Over the last three years, this has grown and approximately 40 people attend each Friday.  A small number of parishioners provide a plate of finger food each week, and other Mass attendees, when the Spirit moves them, may also bring a plate.  There is no expectation for people to ‘bring a plate’ or koha, as…

C.A.M.E.O.C.A.M.E.O.

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Last year, St James Catholic Primary School classes started attending Friday Masses (not included in number of attendees) and they are also provided with a drink and biscuits.  This opportunity is an open invitation to Come And Meet Each Other to build community around refreshment, just as Jesus did.     

The McManus MemorialThe McManus Memorial

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The marble altar dedicated to Monsignor James McManus, the 7th parish priest, was installed in July 1963. There were 200 pieces weighing 7 tons and this was constructed between two pillars close to the rear wall of the sanctuary. It was somewhat ironic that this work was carried out at the same time the Second…

The Pipe OrganThe Pipe Organ

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Placed above the gathering area. This was built at the beginning of the century by the English organ builder Arthur Holiday for the Kent Terrace Presbyterian Church. It was installed in 1978 by Crofts Organ builders who modified the specifications and added extra ranks of pipes. This Golden Jubilee Pipe Organ was liturgically blessed on…

The AltarThe Altar

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Carefully crafted out of heart rimu, the altar takes central place as the Table of the Eucharist. Simple in form, unobtrusive in design and signifying the Body of Christ, the central position of the Eucharist is captured by its place.

The Day ChapelThe Day Chapel

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This now provides an ideal setting for weekday Masses another liturgical activities involving smaller gatherings.

The Stained Glass WindowsThe Stained Glass Windows

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The ten windows which dominate high in the walls of the nave are from the studios of F.X. Zettler, Munich. They each feature a parable from the gospel of Luke. Beginning with the window on the north-east wall adjacent to the Lady Chapel: The Vineyard; The Sower; The Good Samaritan; The Barren Tree; The Good…