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Link to Parish Council Link to Parish Committees
OUR PEOPLE
Parish Priest |
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Rev Peter Tipene
 
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Fr Peter or Pa Petera (as his Maori people call him) is the son of the Late Sophie & Michael Tipene. His parents both hail from the Hokianga (Motukaraka and Panguru) and he was born and raised in the Avondale Parish, Auckland.
He is one of five children, having an older brother and three younger sisters. Taught by the Sisters of Mercy and then the Christian Brothers, he then spent 9 years working in the Personnel / Payroll Dept of the Chief Postmaster’s Office.
Finally responding to the ‘call’ to priesthood, he entered the Diocesan Seminary in 1989 and was ordained on the grounds of his Marae, ‘Waipuna’, Panguru in 1994.
He has served as Assistant Priest in Panguru - Pawarenga and Avondale Parishes, and as parish Priest of Onehunga and Epsom Parishes. Before he came to the HBC Parish he spent 2 years studying at St John’s University, Collegeville, Minnesota, USA.
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ASSISTING PRIEST
We are fortunate to have a retired Priest assisting in the Parish:
 Fr. Ron Saunders.
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PARISH CO-ORDINATORS
PARISH SECRETARY:
Theresa Fouche - 426 5773 (Monday to Friday).
Sacramental and RCIA Programme Coordinator:
Brenda Neville - 426 5599 (Tuesday and Thursdays).
Baptism and Adult Education Coordinator :
Murray Morgan - 426 5599 (Monday and Wednesday mornings).
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Parish Committees |
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In the Hibiscus Coast Parish the Priest is responsible for 'priestly duties' and the parishioners have responsibility for a broad range of pastoral duties and activities.
Five parish committees guide and assist more than 50 special interest groups.
These committees are:
Care:
Responsible for the social and physical well being of our parishioners. Alcoholics Anonymous, Care & Share, Legion of Mary, are some of the groups working under this umbrella. Please refer to Parish Council Representatives: Tom Sellmeyer and Jan Kingston.
 Link to Caring Groups here.
Link to Social Groups here.
Communications:
This committee is responsible for monitoring communication within the parish and externally. It is responsible for the website and publishing 'The Link' magazine. Contact person: Peter Watt – 424 7416
Link to News, Events & Parish Magazine here.
Link to Education Groups here.
Link to Prayer & Spirituality Groups here.
Community & Hospitality Team (CHAT) - St Francis:
Team responsible for the general upkeep and effective functioning of facilities at
St Francis church, for community building, hospitality and catering for
funerals and functions. Contact Margot Kitson - 428 4912
Finance & Maintenance Committee:
Primarily concerned with helping the parish priest in fulfilling the Mission Statement of the church in terms of resourcing, planning, accounting for, administering and safeguarding parish income, expenditure and assets. It is responsible for the maintenance of parish property and the planning and supervision of required building projects. This small but dedicated team is led by Percy White (chairperson) - 426 9209.
Liturgy:
The Liturgy Committee has an overall responsibility to ensure the liturgies are planned and celebrated in the proper manner and that the worship needs of the parish are met. Chair of the Liturgy Committee is Buddy Stevenson - 424 4902. Secretary is Murray Morgan - 424 7465
Link to Liturgy Groups here.
Pastoral Care:
Convenors are yet to be appointed. Refer to PPC Representatives: Tom Sellmeyer and Jan Kingston
Youth Committee:
With more and more people moving to the Hibiscus Coast to live this committee has seen its responsibilities grow in recent times. The convenor is Therese Biggelaar - 424 0732.
Link to Youth Groups here.
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Parish Catering Team:
Cater for funerals, senior birthdays, anniversaries, morning/afternoon teas baptisms and confirmations. Menus and prices available on request.
Contacts: Jackie Straka 0211 002 068 or June White 0210 277 6122
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Fr. Ron Saunders.
Theresa Fouche 
Brenda Neville
