Recent News and Events at Eastern Bays Catholic
We did it! Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our community, we raised over $32,500 and delivered more than 325 Christmas hampers to families in need. Your support has made a real difference in the lives of so many this festive season.
The hampers were filled with essential food and household items and distributed through Te Waipuna/Sisters of Mercy, Glenbrae Primary School, and other trusted local organisations that supporting families. These partnerships helped ensure the hampers went directly to whānau, helping them enjoy a more joyful and less stressful Christmas.
Every donation, large or small, helped us reach our goal and brought people together in the true spirit of giving. It was a wonderful example of our parish community living out its faith through action and compassion.
On behalf of the Eastern Bays Catholic Parish, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to every individual, family, and group who contributed. Your time, energy, and donations.
Let’s continue to care for each other and uplift our community, not just at Christmas, but all year round.
Thank you for helping us share hope, kindness, and love this Christmas.
Auckland Diocese Events
- World Youth Day Auckland 1 August 2025
- 2025 RCIA Network Event 25 July 2025
- Semester 2 Uni Welcome Event 23 July 2025
- Safeguarding Workshop 21 July 2025
- Semester 2 Uni Clubs Week 20 July 2025
- Ministers of Word and Eucharist 20 July 2025
- Ministers of the Word and Eucharist 19 July 2025
- MUSIC – Enhancing the Liturgy 17 July 2025
- The Upper Room 16 July 2025
- Online Safeguarding Workshop 15 July 2025
More News and Events at Eastern Bays Catholic
Christmas Hamper Drive 2024 – Thank You for Making It a Success
We did it! Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our community, we raised over $32,500 and delivered more than 325 Christmas hampers to families in need. Your support has made a real difference in the lives of so many this festive season. The hampers were filled with essential food and […] Read More
St Ignatius Working Bee
St Ignatius Parish (part of Eastern Bays Catholic) held a working bee on Sunday the 25th of November to tidy up the Parish Centre and give it some much needed love ahead of some more significant work that we will be undertaking in the coming months. Thank you all those […] Read More
Christmas Hamper Drive 2024
UPDATE Wohooo we did it! We reached our goal. We raised $32,500 (over 325 Hampers) Thank you to everyone with your generous donations. Online donations are now closed however you can still make a donation via a bank transfer. Please contact Bridget at [email protected] for further details. As the Christmas season approaches, […] Read More
Fr Doan Celebrates birthday at Mother of Perpetual Help
Our best wishes to Father Doan… A wonderful gathering was held at Mother of Perpetual Help Parish to celebrate Father Doan’s recent birthday.
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The Great Quiz Night
On August the 3rd, our parish community came together for a night of trivia, laughter, and camaraderie at The Great Quiz Night. This special event was organised to raise funds for the much-needed refresh of our parish center, and we are thrilled to announce that we raised an impressive $3,350! […] Read More
Volunteering at Everybody Eats Tatou in Glen Innes
A huge thank you to our inaugural Year 12 students—Villi, Antonio, Sam, Ethan, Ruby, Charlotte, and Tessa—for leading the way in our trial volunteering at Everybody Eats Tatou in Glen Innes. We were also fortunate to have the support of Dan and Esme Hughes. As you can see from the […] Read More
Congratulations to our newly Confirmed members
We had a very special night on the 22 May. Bishop Steve was really impressed with the children as he confirmed 54 children into the Catholic faith. Thank you Group Leaders and parents for preparing the children so well
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Wonderful Farewell held for Deacon Mark Rivalland
The farewell and thank you Mass for Deacon Mark was held on last Saturday evening at Mother of Perpetual Help Parish. We had a small party afterwards with parishioners and Deacon Mark and his family. Thank you to all those who attended and contributed to the lovely celebration!
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