Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Newsletters
Holiday Mass Times 27 Dec – 28 Jan
Wed Dec 22 12:00amViewUpdated Sunday Mass Timetable
Tue Dec 21 12:00amViewFourth Sunday of Advent
Thu Dec 16 12:00amViewChristmas Mass Times
Thu Dec 09 12:00amViewThird Sunday of Advent
Thu Dec 09 12:00amViewSecond Sunday of Advent
Thu Dec 02 12:00amViewFirst Sunday of Advent
Fri Nov 26 12:00amViewFeast of Christ the King
Thu Nov 18 12:00amView33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time
Fri Nov 12 12:00amView32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time
Fri Nov 05 12:00amViewMission Sunday
Thu Oct 28 12:00amView30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fri Oct 22 12:00amView29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Thu Oct 14 12:00amView28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fri Oct 08 12:00amView27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Thu Sep 30 12:00amView26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fri Sep 24 12:00amView25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Thu Sep 16 12:00amView24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Thu Sep 09 12:00amViewThe Lords Day
Fri Sep 03 12:00amViewMass Timetable
For January’s Mass timetable click here
Sunday Mass
Vigil (Sat): 6:00pm
Sunday: 7:30am, 10:30am, 6:00pm
Weekdays
Monday 8am
Tuesday – Friday
8am & 12:05pm
Monday 12:05pm (Liturgy of the Word
& Holy Communion)
(Weekday Mass on Public Holidays – 8am)
Reconciliation
Tuesday – Friday 11:30am
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Monday – Friday 7:30am – 8am
11:30am – 12:00pm
Latest Notifications
Mass Bookings for weekend Masses 29/30 Jan
Sun Jan 23 09:19pmAll Masses are limited to 100 people and booking in is required
Proof of vaccination is required at ALL Masses
Changes to weekday Masses this week
Sun Jan 23 01:13amWith the announcement of moving to RED 8am Masses are cancelled this week. Monday & Thursday 9.15am Mass at St Matthews is cancelled.
There will be daily Mass Tuesday – Friday at 12.05pm
*Vaccine passes are required
*Masks to be worn and distancing required
*Limited to 100 people.
*Access to the Cathedral is through the main entrance only.
Please keep an eye on the app and facebook pages for further updates as we navigate this next hurdle.
Bookings are open for Sunday 7.30am Mass.
Tue Jan 18 07:01pmPlease only book if you are unvaccinated.
The Requiem Mass for Laurian O’Malley will be held at St Matthews on Thursday 20 January at 11am.
Mon Jan 17 08:01pmLaurian died at Hilda Ross on Monday. May she rest in peace.
Vaccination passes are required to attend.
This Sunday 7:30am online booking for Mass is only available through the Cathedral facebook page. Sorry for inconvenience
Tue Jan 11 04:35amThis Sunday 7:30am online booking for Mass is only available through the Cathedral facebook page. Sorry for inconvenience
Tue Jan 11 04:33amCongratulations to Sr Barbara Cameron & Sr Margaret Mullin as they celebrate 60 years of first profession as Mission Sisters today.
Wed Jan 05 09:28pmBookings for 7.30am Mass now active.
Tue Jan 04 09:14pmPLEASE ONLY BOOK IF YOU ARE NOT VACCINATED.
The Parish Office is now closed until 1 February 2022. Emails will continue to be monitored during this time.
Wed Dec 29 08:36pmBookings for Sunday 7.30am now active
Wed Dec 29 07:43pmPRIORITY GIVEN TO THE UNVACCINATED
Holiday Mass Times December 27 December – 28 January
Wed Dec 22 11:24pmAnointing of the Sick Mass this afternoon at 12:05pm. Proof of vaccination will be required.
Wed Dec 22 08:01pmBookings for Sunday 7.30am Mass now active
Tue Dec 21 01:09amPRIORITY GIVEN TO THE UNVACCINATED.
Updated Sunday Mass Timetable
Tue Dec 21 12:51amReconciliation this morning between 9am – 10am at the Cathedral.
Fri Dec 17 07:01pmTuesday 21 December – Friday 24 December between 11am and 12pm
If you are attending St Matthews this Sunday….
Fri Dec 17 01:29amThere will be Columban Calendars ($12) and Bible Diaries ($20-$30) there for sale. Cash sales only
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Thu Dec 16 09:31pmWe have in stock 2022 Bible Diaries from the Parish Office
Mon Dec 13 10:28pmCash or eftpos available. For those who ordered online your diaries have been posted to you.
Bookings for this weekends Masses are open now until 10am Saturday.
Mon Dec 13 08:49pmPlease make sure that you arrive on time to your Mass else your space could be taken by someone else.
Christmas Mass Schedule
Thu Dec 09 09:59pmClick here for this weeks newsletter
Thu Dec 09 09:45pmBookings for this weekends Masses are open now.
Tue Dec 07 09:34pmPlease note: Saturday 6pm vigil now requires proof of vaccine. Numbers are not limited.
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Thu Dec 02 11:56pmA reminder 12:05 Mass tomorrow (Friday) requires you to show your Vaccine pass
Thu Dec 02 03:07amBookings for Masses this weekend 4/5 December are open now until 10am Saturday.
Tue Nov 30 07:53pmProof of vaccination will be required at St Matthews 8:30am, and Cathedral 9am & 10.30am for 12 years and over.
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Thu Nov 25 11:20pmNew Mass Timetable beginning Friday 3 December under Covid Traffic light system
Thu Nov 25 11:01pm
Volunteers required for the Traffic Light System
Thu Nov 25 10:41pmCheck in Teams
For the traffic light system to work in the Cathedral we need volunteers to help people check in at the doors. We need as much help as possible so that these Masses can go ahead.
If you are able to help please use the link to join a roster for Masses. Once you have signed up you will be contacted each week via email to confirm your availability for the up-coming Sunday. All Check in volunteers will need to be fully vaccinated.
Vaccine Passes: Do you require support in obtaining your proof of vaccine?
Wed Nov 24 01:01amYou are welcome to come to the parish office between 9am and 1pm and we can help you.
Bookings for Masses this weekend 27/28 November are open now until 10am Saturday
Wed Nov 24 12:31am100 person limit, please scan in and wear your mask.
Requiem Joyce Guthrie-New 12.05 Thursday
Wed Nov 24 12:01am12.05 Mass on Thursday 25 November will be a Requiem Mass for Joyce Guthrie-New who died on 4 September 2021. The numbers will be limited to 100 so friends and family of Joyce will be given priority
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Thu Nov 18 11:18pmCatholic Bible Diaries 2022 (The ones to support Fr Thomas’ Claretian Order from last year) are available now.
Wed Nov 17 11:46pmTo order a Bible Diary for 2022 click here
See attached the NZ Bishops Pastoral letter on the re-opening of Churches and Masses during the “traffic light system” Covid restrictions
Wed Nov 17 09:12pmA plan for Hamilton City parishes will be worked out over the next week. We will update you as soon as possible.
Bookings for Masses this weekend 20/21 November are open now until 10am Saturday.
Tue Nov 16 08:46pmClick here to make your booking
Spaces are limited to 100. Please scan in and wear masks.
Masses resume at Alert Level 2 on Wednesday 17 November
Mon Nov 15 11:20pmCathedral 8am and 12:05pm (Reconciliation 11:30am)
St Matthews Thursday 9:15am
Sunday Mass Booking sytem will be published on Wednesday afternoon. You may wish to attend a weekday Mass instead.
Reminder Level 2 restrictions at Mass. 100 people only, social distancing, mask wearing and QR codes
