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Anointing
Mass at St Thomas More
After consultation with the community at
St Thomas More I have made the decision to cancel the
Anointing Mass scheduled for this coming Thursday. The
reason for this is that over the past few days there has
been a significant increase in the number of COVID-19
cases throughout the country. It is important that we do
all we can to protect each other and especially those
who are older and perhaps more vulnerable.
We will look for another date early in the New Year for
an anointing Mass at St Thomas More.
November Mass
Count
Each year during November the Diocese of
Palmerston North undertakes a Mass count in all Parishes
on each Sunday of the month. Since COVID-19 the number
of people attending Sunday Mass has been much lower.
This year’s count reflects some increase
in the number of people coming each week, however, there
is still a sharp decrease from pre COVID-19. The
following table tells an interesting story:
Maybe we could invite a friend or family
member who has not returned to Sunday Mass following
COVID-19 for Christmas Mass this year. Sometimes it only
takes an invitation for them to feel welcome.
2018 1077
2019 1005
2020 1033
2021 370
2022 559
Catholic
Parish of Napier Fundraising: 02-0630-0288045-015
All donations are tax deductible and will be recorded in
your planned giving receipt at the end of the tax year.
If you are not a planned giver a receipt will be issued
for your contributions.
Father Barry Scannell sm
Parish Priest
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