Online Mass is a great help, but not the same as receiving the Eucharist, our food of life. Our parish has special ministers of the Eucharist who visit parishioners in their homes after Mass on Sundays to take communion and share a short liturgy with those who are unable to come to the church.

This can be for a short-time following an accident or hospitalisation, or long-term because of chronic illness, frailty, or significant immune-compromised situations (Covid protection). It is not for those who would just prefer to stay safe at home, but are well/safe enough to attend Mass in the church. All those who visit are fully vaccinated and wear a mask when visiting.

In Tawa, visits are after 8.30 mass (between 9.30 and 11am) or after 10.30 mass (between 11.30 and 1pm). Patricia Budding arranges these visiting rosters. Phone 232 6388 or 021 100 4516.

Titahi Bay parishioners can phone the parish office: 232 5611 to request visits.

If you would like to receive these visits, or to talk about the options, please do phone.

If you are in the same situation and would like to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation at home, please phone Fr Rico to organize this. Phone 021 205 6476.