St. Mary’s Parish Ad Hoc Cemetery Committee
St. Mary’s Catholic Parish, Papakura, owns parcels of land at Ramarama and Ararimu. The Ramarama property is a designated cemetery, where some individuals are already buried. However, the site remains underdeveloped. The smaller parcel at Ararimu lies adjacent to the existing Ararimu Cemetery, which was formerly owned by the parish and gifted to Auckland Council. There is a growing need to make prudent and pastoral use of these properties, either as Catholic cemetery(ies), income-generating land, or other beneficial purposes for the parish. The Ad Hoc Cemetery Committee is to conduct a thorough study of these properties and recommend ways to develop/sell the land(s) in alignment with civil law, Church norms, and the pastoral needs of the parish and diocese.
The parish is looking for volunteers who will form an Ad hoc Cemetery Committee with the representatives of Parish Finance Committee and Parish Pastoral Council, and the Parish Priest.
- A legal advisor with expertise in property and burial law
- A civil engineer, architect, or land development specialist
- Parishioners with experience in real estate, cemetery management, or project planning
Kindly contact the parish office for information and if you are able to join the Committee.
Friday, 25th July
(This will be the last training for the year)
6:30pm - 8:00pm - Training for Ministers of the Word and Extra-Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion for those who want to join the ministry and those who are already commissioned to serve. 6:30pm - 8pm. Commissioning will be on 26th & 27th of July.
Tax Receipts 24-2025
Now available in the Church Foyer or call office if you wish to have a copy through email.
Flower Arrangement Ministry
The parish is looking for volunteers to help arrange and sponsor weekly flower arrangements. If you are interested please call the office.
Volunteers for Catechism in Schools
We are looking for volunteers (Catechists) to teach catechism for children from Year 5 - Year 13 classes. If you feel that you have the passion and enthusiasm to teach, then please come and join us. Kindly contact the Parish Office to register your name.
SPECIAL COLLECTION IN THE AUCKLAND DIOCESE FOR 2025
Caring Sunday
The Catholic Caring Foundation is the Bishop’s charity which assists vulnerable children, at risk youth, older people living in isolation, victims of domestic violence, refugees, homeless and all living in extreme hardship. It gathers donations made to the Foundation and distributes grants to community group working in areas of very high need.
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Signing of School Preference form
Every Wednesday between 8:00 - 9:00 am and 1:00 - 4:00 pm. First Wednesday of the month between 8:00 - 9:00 am and 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Please call parish office to book an appointment or walk in are all welcome.