Holy Week services in the Otari Catholic Parish
All are invited to share the various services held in the Otari Catholic Parish - comprising St Teresa's, Karori and St Thomas More, Wilton - during Holy Week and Easter. Note that, while the Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral (Sacred Heart Cathedral) in Hill Street is closed for earthquake strengthening work, St Teresa's is serving as the Pro-Cathedral.
Holy Week Schedule - Otari Parish / Pro Cathedral:
- Chrism Mass- 30th March (not really a Holy Week event, but takes place at this time) -
St Teresa’s/Pro-Cathedral 7.00pm.
Holy Thursday – 1st April:
- Mass of the Last Supper
St Teresa's/Pro-Cathedral 7.00pm.
Good Friday – 2nd April:
- Ecumenical 'Way of the Cross' at 9.30am walking in a procession from St Anne's Anglican Church, Northland to St Thomas More Church, Wilton. After the service you are invited to share Hot Cross buns.
- Commemoration of the Lord's Passion
St Teresa's/Pro-Cathedral 3.00pm.
Reconciliation to follow.
Holy Saturday - 3rd April:
- Easter Vigil
St Teresa's/Pro-Cathedral 7.00pm.
Easter Sunday – 4th April:
- St Thomas More Church 8.30am.
- St Teresa's Church 10.00am.
- St Thomas More (SHC Mass) 10.30am.
Have a happy and holy Easter.
From staff and clergy at Sacred Heart Cathedral and Otari Parishes.
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