Sunday, 22 September 2024
25th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Questions for the Week:
FIRST READING: WISDOM 2: 12, 17-20
The Jewish wisdom writer teaches us that wicked people revile and test those who are just and upright. What might be an effective way to win over a wicked person?
SECOND READING: JAMES 3:16-4:3
James encourages us to be sincere and consistent in cultivating peace. Can you think of a situation this week at home or at work where you could seek peace?
GOSPEL: MARK 9:30-37
We hear today that the disciples did not always understand Jesus and were afraid sometimes to ask him questions. How would you suggest dealing with tensions that arise in close relationships?
©LPi
A Word from Fr Danny Fraser-Jones
If our Lord was ever frustrated, today’s Gospel would have been the time. He is teaching His disciples in private, telling them for the second time about His Passion, Death, and Resurrection, and the first thing they do is argue among themselves about who is the greatest. The concerning thing for us is that they did not understand Him, and they were afraid to ask. If we have never experienced not understanding Christ, or if we have never, in some way, been afraid of Him, is there a danger that we have not fully received the strength of His words and His message?
Fr. Danny
PARISH NEWS & EVENTS
Here’s what's happening
Sunday, 22 September: 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5pm Saturday Vigil Mass, Tūrangi | 9am Mass, Taupō
Annual Bishops Appeal - Donation Information and Envelopes in the Foyer
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
No Mass in 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 “The Church”
7pm | Chapel
Friday, 27 September
Mass
12noon | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Saturday, 28 September
Mass
9am | Chapel | Taupō
Confessions
9.30am | Chapel | Taupō
Sunday, 29 September: 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5pm Saturday Vigil Mass, Tūrangi | 9am Mass, Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Monday, 30 September
Mass
7pm | Taupō
Tuesday, 1 October
Mass
9am | Chapel | Taupō
No Tuesday Community Lunch (see you back after the school holidays)
No Youth Group (see you back after the school holidays)
Wednesday, 2 October
No Depth Charge Connect (see you back after the school holidays)
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, 3 October
Mass
9am | Chapel | Taupō
Ave Connect | Rosary
11.30am | Church | Tūrangi
Purl Connect | Knitting Group
1pm | Lesley McIntosh’s place
No Endurance Connect | Men’s Group (See you back after the School Holdidays)
Friday, 4 October
Mass
12pm | Church | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Church | Taupō
Parish Movie Night
6.30pm | Café | Taupō
Saturday, 5 October
Mass
9am | Chapel | Taupō
Confessions
9.30am | Chapel | Taupō
Ministers for Sunday, 22 September
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time(B)
THIS WEEK….
This Sunday, we gather for the Bishop’s Annual Appeal 2024 with the theme “Clearly, Dearly, Nearly.” Your generosity supports Bishop Richard in his mission to spread the Good News, care for the vulnerable, and nurture our faith community. Through this Appeal, the Diocese extends the Bishop’s hands and heart, reaching out in love and service.
Brochures, Bishop Richard’s letter, and donation inserts will be available in your parish this weekend, and the online donation portal will be live at www.bishopappeal.cdh.nz.
Please consider making a donation—every gift, big or small, helps continue this vital work.
COMING SOON!
On the tough urban streets of Washington, D.C., 10-year-old Thaniel Battle (Cordereau Dye) takes up with a gang who plans to rob a shop owned by Jewish immigrant Eli Zeal (Burt Reynolds). During the robbery, Eli puts up a fight -- and in the ensuing chaos, Thaniel unwittingly shoots him. Thaniel's mother, Tyree (April Grace), panics and kidnaps Eli, dragging him and Thaniel to her Louisiana hometown, where she rediscovers her Christian roots and introduces both son and hostage to the church.
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.