WE COMMENCE LENT WITH ASH WEDNESDAY........... SCHEDULE ~ 9am Mass at St Ignatius ~ 9.30 Liturgy of Ashes led by St Joseph's School Orakei ~ 12noon Mass at Mother of Perpetual Help, Glendowie ~ 2pm Liturgy of Ashes led by St Ignatius School ~ 7pm Anglican/Catholic Combined Service of Ashes at St Phillips, 92 St Heliers Bay Road

Kia ora koutou katoa.

Welcome to the Eastern Bays Catholic Pastoral Area.

From February 2026 the pastoral area will comprise the three East Auckland parishes that lie between Hobson Bay and Tamaki Estuary in Tamaki Makaura, Auckland

~ St Joseph's, Orakei ~ St Ignatius, St Heliers ~

& Mother of Perpetual Help, Glendowie ~

We invite you to come and join us.

Mass Times

Current Masses in our area:

Sunday Masses

St Ignatius, St Heliers ~ Saturday 5.00pm Vigil & 9.00am Sunday

Mother of Perpetual Help (MPH), Glendowie ~ Sunday 10.30am

St Joseph's, Orakei ~ Sunday 9.30am & 5.00pm

Weekday Masses

Wednesday 9.00am St Ignatius

Thursday 9.00am MPH

Friday 9.00am St Ignatius

Saturday 9.30am MPH ~ Confessions 8.45 MPH

Contact Us

Please note Email is the best way to make contact with us.

[email protected]

Ph: (09) 575 9296 - Mother of Perpetual Help

Ph: (09) 575 5227 - St Ignatius

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At Eastern Bays Catholic, we believe in the power of community and the strength of togetherness. Our parishes are not just a place of worship; it's a family, where everyone is valued and embraced.

We pride ourselves on our Community model of Church, where the parish is run by the people, for the people. This means that your voice, your talents, and your presence matter here.

No matter who you are or where you come from, we extend a warm and friendly welcome to you. Whether you're visiting for the first time, returning to our faith community, or have been a long-time parishioner, you are an essential part of our family.

We encourage everyone to get involved in all aspects of Parish life. Whether it's through volunteering, attending events, or participating in our ministries, there's a place for you here.

Everyone is welcome

Rev Msgr Bernard Kiely

Parish Priest

Mother of Perpetual Help, Glendowie

St Joseph's, Orakei

St Ignatius, St Heliers

Weekday Mass Schedule ~ To be reviewed February 2026

9:00am - Monday - Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion - St Ignatius

9:00am - Tuesday - Mass - St Pius X Glen Innes

9:00am - Wednesday - Mass - St Ignatius

9:00am - Thursday - Mass - Mother of Perpetual Help

9:00am - Friday - Mass - St Ignatius

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament - Thursdays following 9am Mass at Mother of Perpetual Help

Weekend Mass Schedule ~ To be reviewed 2026 SEE ABOVE

9:30am - Saturday - Mother of Perpetual Help

5:00pm - Saturday - Vigil Mass - St Ignatius

9:00am - Sunday - St Ignatius

10:30am - Sunday - Mother of Perpetual Help

Sacrament of Reconciliation - 8:45am - Saturday - Mother of Perpetual Help
Rosary - 8:50am - Saturday - Mother of Perpetual Help

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About Mother of Perpetual Help Parish

The Redemptorist Priests came to the Auckland Diocese from Australia in 1950 and set up a 'mission' community in the original Glendowie homestead on Riddell Road. It was a large two storied house and local Catholics joined the Redemptorists for Mass in what was the ballroom.

Eventually the Parish of Mother of Perpetual Help was established in 1965.

A new Church was constructed in 1972 as the house was unable to accommodate the numbers attending. The Parish Centre was added in 1991 with further extension completed in 2008.

The Redemptorists promote devotion to the icon 'Our Lady of Perpetual Succour' pictured below. Mary, the mother of Jesus presents her Son to us so that we may ponder his life, death and resurrection.

The parish is now under the care of diocesan clergy and is part of the Eastern Bays Pastoral Area.

About St Ignatius Parish

St Ignatius Parish was established in 1921 as Auckland expanded eastwards. The original church was officially opened on the 12th March 1922 by Bishop James Liston.

The present Church was designed by local architect and parishioner James Hackshaw, to replace the first wooden building. Of note is the coloured glass in the windows above the altar and foyer which were designed by NZ artist Colin McCahon who was a friend of the architect.

The patron saint of the parish is St Ignatius of Loyola, priest and theologian and founder of the Jesuits. Ignatian spirituality invites us to contemplate God in everyday life, to deepen our relationship with Jesus and through discernment, put our faith into action.

AMDG 'Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam' serves as the motto for the Society of Jesus and encourages us to see all that we do and say as being for God's honour.

The 9am Sunday Mass especially caters to families, with up to 50 children often taking part in the Children's Liturgy.

Safeguarding at Eastern Bays Catholic

Both individually and collectively. We have a responsibility to ensure.

That every person has a value and dignity from their creation in the image and likeness of God

Pope Francis has made it clear he expects the Church, on every level, to implement whatever steps are necessary to ensure the protection of minors and vulnerable adults and to respond to their needs with fairness and mercy.

Both parishes are committed to implementing diocesan policies to the full.

What is safeguarding?

The aim of the New Zealand Dioceses is to provide a consistent vision to create and foster a secure physical, emotional and spiritual culture in our faith communities, enabling everyone to enjoy the fullness of life in Jesus Christ.

Creating safe environments involves active participation and responsibility taken by all parishes. It requires collaboration, vigilance and a proactive approach through policies, procedures and practices.

Visit the National Safeguarding website: www.safeguarding.catholic.org.nz

Catholic Diocese National Guidelines

The “National Guidelines for the Prevention of and Response to Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand” (National Safeguarding Guidelines) prescribes the commitment of the Church to have safeguarding measures in place in our organisations. These guidelines have been approved by the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference and the Congregational Leaders Conference of Aotearoa New Zealand.

The National Office for Professional Standards

The Diocese of Auckland, with all the Dioceses in New Zealand works with the National Office for Professional Standards (NOPS) to implement the guidelines. NOPS is an agency of the Mixed Commission, a partnership between the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference (NZCBC) and Congregation Leaders Conference of Aotearoa New Zealand (CLCANZ). It sets out the strategic direction of the Catholic Church’s safeguarding policy for children, young people and adults at risk. It is also responsible for monitoring and auditing the compliance of Dioceses and Religious Orders and have designed Safeguarding Culture Standards to ensure best practice to create and maintain safe environments for our children, youth and vulnerable.

NOPS also responds to all complaints about abuse in the Church and manages complaints procedures.

www.safeguarding.catholic.org.nz

Helpful Safeguarding Resources

Royal Commission Inquiry

Eastern Bays Catholic, NOPS Poster, Safeguarding

Eastern Bays Catholic Pastoral Area comprises the two faith communities of St Heliers and Glendowie. This is where you can find our two parishes. From 2026 St Joseph's Orakei will join the pastoral area

Mother of Perpetual Help (Glendowie)

510 Riddell Road, Glendowie

Ph: (09) 575 9296

St Ignatius (St Heliers)

12 Kotiri St, St Heliers, Auckland

Ph: (09) 575 5227

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