Sunday, 15 September 2024
24th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Questions for the Week:
FIRST READING: ISAIAH 50:5-9
Isaiah stands firm in his faith as he suffered in following God’s call. Can you think of a time when you supported someone in their faith?
SECOND READING: JAMES 2:14-18
James believed that good works are the fruit of faith. Where is there a need for good works from you this week among family or friends?
GOSPEL: MARK 8:27-35
Jesus reveals to his disciples that as the Messiah, he is destined to suffer greatly and die, but on the third day, rise from the dead. This was difficult for Peter to accept. How do you stay open to ideas you resist?
©LPi
A Word from Fr Danny Fraser-Jones
In today’s Gospel, we hear the word 'disciple' four times. Discipulus, being Latin for 'student,' makes it no surprise that Our Lord then goes on to 'teach them.' It is a privilege to be a student, as someone is offering their time to impart something important. When Our Lord strongly rebukes Peter for daring to correct or teach Christ, it is because it is of the devil for Peter to attempt to reduce the mystery to mere human understanding. Christ, the teacher, is zealous for the truth that His Passion, Death, and Resurrection are the only way to true life. If this is true of the prophecy of Christ’s Passion, how much more true is it of the reality of that sacrifice we encounter at every Holy Mass? What would Our Lord say to us if we dared to diminish the Mass?
Fr. Danny
PARISH NEWS & EVENTS
Here’s what's happening
Sunday, 15 September: 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5pm Saturday Vigil Mass, Tūrangi | 9am Mass, Taupō
Parish/School Mass
9am Mass | Taupō
Family Fun!
After 9am Mass | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Monday, 16 September
Mass
7pm | Taupō
Tuesday, 17 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)
6.15 pm – 8.30pm (Years 9–13) | BOWLING NIGHT - note change in time this week
Wednesday, 18 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, 19 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, 20 September
Mass
12pm | Church | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Church | Taupō
Praise and Worship
6pm | Church | Taupō
Women’s Group
7pm | Church | Taupō
Saturday, 21 September
Mass
9am | Chapel | Taupō
Confessions
9.30am | Chapel | Taupō
Sunday, 22 September: 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5pm Saturday Vigil Mass, Tūrangi | 9am Mass, Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Monday, 23 September
Safeguarding Course - For all those involved in ministry to children, young people and vulnerable adults
5.30pm | Café | Taupō
Mass
7pm | Taupō
Tuesday, 24 September
Mass
9am | Taupō
Tuesday Community Lunch
1pm | Taupō (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, 25 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, 26 September
Mass
9am | Chapel | Taupō
Purl Connect | Knitting Group
1pm | Lesley McIntosh’s place
Endurance Connect | Men’s Group
7pm | Cafe (weekly during school term)
Foundations | Explore the beauty of our Catholic Faith
7pm | Chapel
Friday, 27 September
Mass
12noon | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Saturday, 28 September
Mass
9am | Chapel | Taupō
Confessions
9.30am | Chapel | Taupō
Ministers for Sunday, 15 September
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time(B)
WE ARE CALLED TO SERVE
Do you have a couple of hours once or twice a month to help out with supervision and activities at our fantastic Youth Group? Text Jenny on 021 207 7563 to find out how you can be part of the team!
Don't our gardens look fantastic? You can be part of the team that helps keep them looking beautiful. You can put your name down on the sign up sheet in the foyer, and Lesely will get in touch with you. Or follow the link below!
THIS WEEK….
COMING SOON!
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.