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Parish Leadership Team
Helps the parish priests make weekly decisions so the parish can live out our vision of missional discipleship.
Members
- Pip Hall
- Dennis Hall
- Mark Popplewell
- Fr. Simon Story
- Fr. Sobin Sebastian
About the Parish
Parish Committees
Stewardship, worship and wellbeing — guided by dedicated teams serving the whole parish.
Shared stewardship
People who help lead our parish life
Our parish is stewarded by dedicated committees working alongside our priests. Together they care for pastoral life, liturgy, finances, health and safety, and the future of our buildings — so that Te Pārihi Katorika ki Ngāmotu can keep transforming lives empowered by the Holy Spirit.
- Leadership
- Pastoral care
- Finance
- Liturgy
- Health & safety
- Parish Centre
At a glance
How we are organised
6
Active committees
2
Parish priests
40+
Volunteer members
1
Shared vision
Leadership
Our committees
Each team has a clear purpose and works with the parish priests for the good of the whole community.
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Parish Pastoral Council
Working with our parish priests, the Pastoral Council helps nurture faith and strengthen community across the parish.
Members
- Chair Danny Hall
- Fr. Simon Story
- Fr. Sobin Sebastian
- Albert Chow
- Anne Julian
- Charina Cabrera
- Cushla Coleman
- Giniya George
- Ronnie Asi
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Parish Finance Committee
Ensures good stewardship of income and expenditure, maintenance, forward planning, insurance, budgeting, reporting and compliance.
Members
- Chair Colin Comber
- Fr. Simon Story
- Fr. Sobin Sebastian
- Chris Wells
- Giniya George
- Jacinta Hurley
- Kevin Kerr
- Marian Richardson
- Paul Bouterey
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Parish Liturgy Committee
Provides guidance and oversight for liturgical celebrations and music across the parish, helping worship remain prayerful, reverent and uplifting.
Members
- Fr. Simon Story
- Amelia Luke
- Catherine Landrigan
- Helen Chitty
- Terry Healian
- Tom Lawn
- Fr. Sobin Sebastian
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Health, Safety & Wellness Committee
Works to ensure a safe, healthy and supportive environment for everyone in our parish community.
Members
- Chair Paul Bouterey
- Fr. Simon Story
- Giniya George
- Grant Novak
- Greg Brien
06 · Building for the future
Parish Centre Project Group
This team has been developing the design for the new parish centre. The design was presented to the parish in August 2022, and the project received approval from the Diocesan Management and Advisory Committee in November 2024.
Aug 2022Design presented to the parish
Nov 2024Diocesan approval granted
TodayPlanning continues with the parish
Members
- Chair Colin Comber
- Fr. Simon Story
- Fr. Sobin Sebastian
- Chris Wells
- Craig Maclean
- Fhelman Lepasana
- Jacinta Hurley
- JC Earle
- Russell Chamany
Get involved
Serve with the parish
Committees welcome people with gifts for leadership, listening, organisation and practical care.
Pray for our leaders
Hold our priests and committee members in prayer as they serve the parish.
Offer your gifts
If you have skills in finance, liturgy, wellbeing or project work, we would love to hear from you.
Stay informed
Follow parish news and the Parish Centre Appeal for updates on major decisions.
Interested in serving on a committee?
Talk with the Parish Office — we can help you find the right place to contribute.