The parish covers the area of Nelson and Stoke under the patronage of the Holy Family: Joseph, Mary and Jesus. The family with the youth as the domestic church is the locus of our ministry to build a community committed to Christ.
FAITH FORMATION: LECTIO: PHILIPPIANS: Our faith formations sessions have commenced. Nelson and Tasman parishioners are welcome to attend. Monday 21 July - 25 August., 7pm at the Holy Family Parish Meeting Room in Nelson Lectio: Philippians "Life in Christ", is a 6-part Bible Study on the book of Philippians led by scripture scholar Dr. Tim Gray. INTRODUCTION - St Paul’s letter to the Philippians may be short, but it packs a powerful punch. Many may already be familiar with its popular verses such as “Rejoice in the Lord always” and “I can do all things in him who strengthens me”. But other treasures of this epistle include the model it provides for working together in partnership to advance the Gospel, the beautiful relationship of mutual love that unites Paul and the church at Philippi, and Paul’s great hymn to Christ in Philippians 2:6-11.
Sacramental Programme 2025
Sacrament of Confirmation
will be celebrated
at the 10.30am Mass,
24 August 2025.
Baptism Registration
If you wish for your child to be baptised, please click on the link below and complete the form and submit.
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You will be contact via the Parish Office to arrange for Baptism Preparation.
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REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE
Tuesday & Thursday:
​12.05PM - St Mary's Church, Nelson
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Wednesday & Friday:
9.30AM - St Francis of Assisi Church, Stoke
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Vigil Mass, Saturday:
6.00PM - St Mary's Church, Nelson
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Sunday:
8.30AM - St Francis of Assisi Church, Stoke
10.30AM - St Mary's Church, Nelson
