NauMai September 2021
In June this year, parishioners in Rongotea marked Sacred Heart Church’s 126th year anniversary with a brunch after Sunday Mass. The church, originally built in 1895, has been part of various parishes over the years – most recently Bulls, Feilding and Our Lady of Lourdes. It’s 125-year jubilee was held late last year, after Covid-19 restrictions suspended the June commemorations. Parishioners, clergy, and friends celebrated at Sunday Mass on 1 November. Bishop Peter Cullinane, whose family worshipped at Rongotea, celebrated Mass. Almost 100 people gathered for lunch at Rongotea Tavern.
Parishioners Anna van Daatselaar (l) and Remai Hehir (r) cut the anniversary cake, last November. Parishioners celebrated their church’s 126th anniversary in June (l-r, front): Kathleen Keenan, Remai Hehir, and Fr Jack Smith; (standing (l-r); Steve Hodson, Ingrid Thatcher, Anne Robinson and Tony Robinson. Sacred Heart Church, Rongotea. Photos: Supplied