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Dear Parishioners

Effective from 12 September 2022 midnight, NZ Covid-19 traffic lights system has ended. Cardinal John has issued guidelines regarding Parish practices on the removal of the Covid Protection Framework. Our Lady of The Bays will be introducing these with effect from Saturday, 24 September. We will then be able to:
  • Receive Communion under both kinds resuming.
  • Communion on the tongue can now be provided if it can be done safely.
  • There can be contact at the Sign of Peace.
  • Masks will no longer be required  although Parishes may choose whether they want Eucharistic Minister to wear masks.
  • Holy water can be made available at the church door, refreshed regularly.
  • Dispensation from the Sunday obligation has now been removed​.
  • Parishioners may still wish to take their own safety precautions when attending Mass. Please continue to show the tolerance to their choices.
  • Parishes are also reminder of the importance of having vigilant hygiene procedures to prevent the spread of illnesses, not just Covid.
The Catholic Parish of Our Lady of the Bays is located at the top of the South Island and is bounded by Nelson, Tasman Bay and Golden Bay in the North and Kahurangi National park and Mount Richmond Forest Park.
MASS TIMES

St Peter Chanel, Motueka
 Sunday 9.30 am
Tuesday (Liturgy of the Word) and Friday 9.30 am
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Richmond
Sunday 9.30 am
Wednesday and Friday 9.30 am

Sts Peter and Paul, Waimea West
Vigil Mass 5.00pm on the 4th Saturday of the month

St Joseph's, Wakefield
Vigil Mass 5.00 pm on the 2nd Saturday of the month
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Sacred Heart, Takaka
Sunday 5.00 pm on the 1st and 3rd of the month
​Effective 1st October 2023

CONTACT
Pastoral Team
​Fr. Michael Bellizzi - Parish Priest
Fr Cirilo Barlis - Asst. Priest
Parish Office
​3​5 William Street, Richmond 7020
Office Hours are Mon, Wed, Fri 9.00 to 14.00
​Email: office.admin@parish.org.nz
Phone: 03 544 8987 (Richmond) 03 528 8899 (Motueka)