St Charbel Maronite Parish Auckland

06/04/2026

This Holy Week, our hearts overflow with gratitude and joy as we journeyed together through Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and the glorious celebration of Easter Sunday. Through the life, sacrifice, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we are reminded that His love unites us as one family — full of faith, hope, and new life.

Seeing our children celebrate with such happiness and innocence fills us with renewed faith and reminds us of the true meaning of Easter: that Christ has risen, and through Him, we rise together in love and community.

We are truly blessed to share these moments as one parish, one heart, one family in Christ. 💛

المسيح قام، حقًا قام، ونحن شهود على ذلك 🙏

31/01/2026

"جَسَدِي مَأْكَلٌ حَقٌّ وَدَمِي مَشْرَبٌ حَقٌّ" (إنجيل يوحنا 6: 55)

We are truly grateful for the beautiful Holy Communion celebration held on 11 January, honoured by the presence of Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay and Fr Alain Fares.

On this joyful and blessed day, eight children received the Holy Eucharist, marking the first Holy Communion for our Maronite community in Auckland.

Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped prepare and organise this special celebration — your dedication, love, and hard work made it a truly memorable occasion for all the families. 🙏✨

27/12/2025

هَذَا هُوَ الْيَوْمُ الَّذِي صَنَعَهُ الرَّبُّ. نَبْتَهِجُ وَنَفْرَحُ فِيهِ 🙏

27/12/2025

وَلْتَكُنْ هَذِهِ ٱلْكَلِمَاتُ ٱلَّتِي أَنَا أُوصِيكَ بِهَا ٱلْيَوْمَ عَلَى قَلْبِكَ، وَقُصَّهَا عَلَى أَوْلَادِكَ، وَتَكَلَّمْ بِهَا حِينَ تَجْلِسُ فِي بَيْتِكَ، وَحِينَ تَمْشِي فِي ٱلطَّرِيقِ، وَحِينَ تَنَامُ وَحِينَ تَقُومُ.

08/12/2025

What a truly blessed Sunday celebrating St Barbara’s with our children. Lord, please bless our church and all our parishioners always. 🙏✨

26/09/2025

Good Evening, dear brothers and sisters, I trust you are all having a great week so far.

This Sunday is the 2nd Sunday in the season of the Holy Cross. The Gospel reminds us that even in the darkest times, there is always hope. Jesus reminds us that the Gospel must be proclaimed to the whole world and that salvation awaits those who remain steadfast.

Our mass as usual at 11am at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, 19 Banff Avenue Epsom.

Looking forward to seeing you all.

12/07/2025

Dear brothers and sisters, may the Peace of the Lord always be with you and your loved ones. I hope you are all well and healthy.

My dears, this Sunday will be the Sixth Sunday of Pentecost, where the Gospel reminds us of the Sending of the Apostles like sheep amongst wolves.
Our parish Holy Mass will be celebrated as usual at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, 19 Banff Ave Epsom.

I wish you a happy weekend and look forward to seeing you on Sunday.
May God bless you always, and may Saint Charbel protect you.

P.S. Attached is the flyer for the feast of St Charbel on Sunday 20 July. For those who have not yet RSVPed, Please do so as soon as possible. Thanks.

05/07/2025

Dear brothers and sisters.

I hope you are all having a great week. Our Mass this Sunday, the Fifth Sunday in the Season of Pentecost, at 11 am at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart 19 Banff Ave Epsom.

Our mass is 40 day memorial service for Naziha George, (Rosa's sister).

Looking forward to seeing you all there. Good bless you and your families 🙏

21/06/2025

Good morning dear parishioners.
May the Peace of the Lord always be with you and your loved ones!
Last Thursday was the Feast of Corpus Christi, May the Body of Christ be always the nourishment we seek.
Our parish Mass at 11:00 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, 19 Banff Ave, Epsom.
We are all invited to participate and pray together especially in this difficult period where war, hatred and suffering are lurking, asking our Lord Jesus to bring peace and harmony to all the peoples of the Earth.
Waiting to see you on Sunday, I wish you a good weekend!
May the Body and Blood of the Risen Jesus bless you always.

14/06/2025