Sunday, 1 September 2024
22nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Questions for the Week:
FIRST READING: DEUTERONOMY 4:1-2,6-8
Moses urged Israel to follow God’s commandments, in order to become a “great nation,” filled with “wise and intelligent people.” Where do you see our nation following God’s commandments?
SECOND READING: JAMES 1:17-18, 21- 22,27
James sees religion at its best when it cares for those on the margins of society and resists the false trappings of the world. How might you help someone less fortunate than you this week?
GOSPEL: MARK 7:1-8,14-15,21-23
Jesus challenged the Pharisees and scribes of Jerusalem on how they interpreted traditional Jewish purity laws. What do you think helps someone have a “clean heart?”
©LPi
A Word from Fr Danny Fraser-Jones
This week, I had the pleasure of being with a group exploring the possibility of entering the Church through the RCIA program. The hunger that people have for faith is something that always inspires and challenges me. One challenge is determining what in the vast teachings of the Church is essential to share with those interested in the Church. In today's Gospel, Christ purifies the understanding of the Scribes and Pharisees, helping them discover what is essential. Can we ask ourselves, what is the most important thing I can do to deepen my response to Christ?
Fr. Danny
PARISH NEWS & EVENTS
Here’s what's happening
Sunday, 1 September: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
5pm Saturday Vigil Mass, Tūrangi | 9am Mass, Taupō
Prayer for Life
After 9am Mass | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Monday, 2 September
Mass
7pm | Taupō
Monday Café - All welcome!
After 7pm Mass | Taupō
Tuesday, 3 September
Mass
9am | Chapel | Taupō
Tuesday Community Lunch
1pm | Café | Taupō (then weekly during school term)
Youth Group
6pm - 7.15pm (Year 7&8) | Taupō (weekly during school term)
6.30 pm – 8pm (Years 9–13) | Taupō (weekly during school term)
Wednesday, 4 September
Depth Charge Connect
10am | Dennis and Catherine Hancock’s place (weekly during school term)
Ave Connect | Rosary
11.30am | Church | Turangi
Mass
12noon | Church | Turangi
Confessions
12.30pm | Church | Turangi
Mahjong Connect
1.30pm | Cafe | Taupō
Ave Connect | Rosary
7pm | Chapel | Taupō
Following Christ
7pm | Café | Taupō
Thursday, 5 September
Mass
9am | Chapel | Taupō
Ave Connect | Rosary
11.30am | Church | Tūrangi
Purl Connect | Knitting Group
1pm | Lesley McIntosh’s place
Endurance Connect | Men’s Group
7pm | Cafe (then weekly during school term)
Friday, 6 September
Mass
12pm | Church | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Church | Taupō
Parish Movie Night - For Greater Glory
6.30pm | Café | Taupō
Saturday, 7 September
Mass
9am | Chapel | Taupō
Confessions
9.30am | Chapel | Taupō
Sunday, 8 September: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
5pm Saturday Vigil Mass, Tūrangi | 9am Mass, Taupō
PACT Confirmation Preparation - Retreat Day
After 9am Mass | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Monday, 9 September
Tim Tam Connect | Book Club
9am | Café | Taupō
Mass
7pm | Taupō
Tuesday, 10 September
Mass
9am | Chapel | Taupō
Tuesday Community Lunch
1pm | Taupō (then weekly during school term)
Youth Group
6pm - 7.15pm (Year 7&8) | Taupō (weekly during school term)
6.30 pm – 8pm (Years 9–13) | Taupō (weekly during school term)
Wednesday, 11 September
Depth Charge Connect
10am | Dennis and Catherine Hancock’s place (weekly during school term)
Ave Connect | Rosary
11.30am | Church | Turangi
Mass
12noon | Church | Turangi
Confessions
12.30pm | Church | Turangi
Mahjong Connect
1.30pm | Cafe | Taupō
Ave Connect | Rosary
7pm | Chapel | Taupō
Thursday, 12 September
Mass
9am | Chapel | Taupō
Purl Connect | Knitting Group
1pm | Lesley McIntosh’s place
Endurance Connect | Men’s Group
7pm | Cafe (then weekly during school term)
Friday, 13 September
Mass | Annointing of the Sick
12noon | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Saturday, 14 September
Mass
9am | Chapel | Taupō
Confessions
9.30am | Chapel | Taupō
Ministers for Sunday, 1 September
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time(B)
RETREATS
Retreats
Tyburn Monastery, Ngakuru &
Cluny Retreat Centre, Tauranga
DIOCESAN NEWS & EVENTS
INTERNATIONAL NEWS & EVENTS
Ahead of the 2025 Jubilee, Pope Francis has inaugurated a Year of Prayer.
Click the image to explore the Diocese of Hamilton Year of Prayer Resources
Click the image above to go to the Jubilee Year website.