The Church of the Holy Passion of Our Lord, Amberley, on a sunny day

Hurunui · North Canterbury

Welcome Home.The Hurunui Parish of the Good Shepherd.

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Mass Times

Five churches, one parish. Tap a church for directions, Adoration and more. Everyone is welcome, come as you are.

Saturday Vigil

Fulfils your Sunday obligation

Hanmer Springs

5pm

Every Saturday

Culverden

7pm

Every Saturday

Sunday Mass

The Lord's Day

Amberley

8.30am

Every Sunday

Cheviot

11am

1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays

Hawarden

10.30am

2nd and 4th Sundays

Leithfield

11am

Every Sunday

Weekday Mass

During the week

Amberley

8.30am

Tuesday to Friday

Adoration

Amberley · Thursdays 7 – 8pm
Amberley · 1st Fridays 7:30 – 8:30am
Culverden · 1st Fridays 6 – 7pm, before Mass

Confession

Amberley & Culverden · 1st Fridays
And any time by appointment, contact Fr Rex

Grow in faith

Formation for every stage of life

Whether you're exploring, returning or wanting to go deeper, there's a place for you to learn, pray and belong.

Children and families at a parish youth group evening

Adults

Symbolon

A ten-session, video-led journey through the essentials of the Catholic faith, with discussion and supper. Perfect for newcomers, returners and anyone wanting to go deeper.

Tuesday evenings, 7pm · Amberley hall

Adults

OCIA, Becoming Catholic

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults: a gentle, personal path for those exploring Baptism or full communion with the Church.

By arrangement with Fr Rex

Children

Hawarden Children's Catechesis

Joyful, hands-on faith formation helping children fall in love with Jesus, the Good Shepherd.

Sundays after 10:30am Mass · St Raphael's

Families

Sacramental Preparation

Preparation for First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation, walking alongside parents and children together.

Courses through the year

Explore all formation New to the faith?

Five churches, one flock

Our Churches

Amberley

8.30am Every Sunday · 8.30am Tuesday to Friday

Hanmer Springs

5pm Every Saturday

Culverden

7pm Every Saturday

Cheviot

11am 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays

Hawarden

10.30am 2nd and 4th Sundays

Parishioners of all ages gathered together on the parish feast day

Our parish family

One flock, many faces.

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Our patron's prayer

Lord Jesus, you are the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep; who leads, guides, protects, feeds and saves us. Without you we are lost. As Patron of the Hurunui Parish we entrust ourselves to you. Grant us courage and stillness of heart to hear your voice above the clamor of the world and live by your word. Guide those who stray back to the safety of your fold, to be fed once more at your table. Lead us all to the joy and happiness of your Kingdom to be with you for eternity. You who live and reign for ever and ever. Amen.

Good Shepherd Parish Prayer

Coming up

Upcoming Events

Sat, 14 November

Advent Reflection Day

St Raphael's Pastoral Centre, Hawarden

A gentle day of prayer, talks and silence to prepare our hearts for Christmas. Lunch provided.

Sun, 29 November

Parish Procession

Holy Passion Church, Amberley

Join the whole parish as we process through Amberley in prayer and song. All ages welcome.

Thu, 24 December

Christmas Masses

All five churches

Celebrate the birth of Christ with us. Visitors and families most welcome.

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This Week's Bulletin

Readings, notices, rosters and parish news for the week ahead.

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Our pastor

A message from Fr Rex

“Dear friends, welcome to the Parish of the Good Shepherd. Across our five churches and wide open country, Christ the Good Shepherd goes before us, calling each of us by name. Whether you've worshipped here all your life or are visiting for the first time, please know you are wanted and welcome. Come and pray with us, I look forward to meeting you.”

Fr Rex Ramos

Parish Priest, Hurunui Catholic Parish

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