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Dear Parishioners,

Greetings!

You might have heard from the government's announcement that Auckland remains Traffic Light Red until the end of year. It means that we are still under the Red light at Christmas which allows 100 people only inside the church. It is very hard for us to organise for Christmas masses.

Here is a short-term plan for our two parishes for Christmas masses only.

1/ Christmas Eve mass

There will be two masses at both St Anthony's and St Therese: 6pm & 9pm with 100 people inside the church. You have to register to be listed for 100. We will close the registration when we reach 100 each mass. Those who are not listed can be seated in the hall for another 100 (this applies in St Therese only) or you can sit outside the church.

How to register? Please email the office or ring the office from today until 23rd December except weekend. The office will receive phone calls from 10am-12pm only or you can leave a message on the phone.

Masses will be livestreamed on our St Anthony's and St Therese Parish Facebook page for those who can't come and want to join at home.

2/ Christmas Day mass

There will be one Christmas Day mass for 100 people only at both St Anthony's and St Therese at 9am.

3/ NO Sunday Mass: Sunday Mass will be livestreamed on Sunday at 9am.

Please remember to follow all the health protocols: QR code scan, face masks, vaccine pass are a must. You can't enter into our church premises without following these protocols.

I know this has been difficult for many. However, the safety of our parishioners is primary. I hope you understand and keep the regulations. Please follow the directions of our safety officers when you are in the church grounds. Your cooperation will help make their job easier.

Thank you so much for your patience and understanding.

Advent blessings,

Fr Anthony Tran CSsR