Sunday, 3 November 2024
31st SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Questions for the Week:
FIRST READING: DEUTERONOMY 6:2-6
Moses taught the Israelites the importance of passing on the faith and keeping the Jewish prayer, the great Shema (“Hear, O Israel...”). What are some faith traditions your family practices?
SECOND READING: HEBREWS 7:23-28
In Hebrews we hear that Jesus is the eternal and perfect high priest who intercedes for us before God. Do you have a friend or co-worker who needs you to pray for them this week?
GOSPEL: MARK 12:28-34
Jesus and the scribe find common ground on agreeing that the two greatest commandments are to love God and our neighbor. Do you value making peace with people you disagree with?
©LPi
A Word from Fr Danny:
The commandment to love the Lord our God is introduced with the imperative 'you MUST,' followed by four 'ALL’s': heart, soul, mind, and strength. This should encourage us, as Christ’s words not only make this command possible but also provide a way through the common idea, often promoted by spiritual people, that to love properly you must move from the head to the heart. Here, we see our Savior telling us to love with all our mind. How do we do this? Perhaps a starting point is to take the words of Christ seriously.
- Fr Danny
PARISH NEWS & EVENTS
Here’s what's happening
Sunday, 3 November: 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
5pm Saturday Vigil Mass, Tūrangi | 9am Mass, Taupō
PACT - First Communion Prep
10am | Taupō
Prayer for Life
10am | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Monday, 4 November
Mass
7pm | Taupō
Monday Café
7.30pm | Taupō
Tuesday, 5 November
Mass
9am | Chapel | Taupō
Community Lunch
1pm | Café | Taupō (weekly during school term)
Youth Group | Incl. Year 6, 7 & 8 Social Night!
6pm - 7.15pm (Year 7&8) | Taupō (weekly during school term)
6.30 pm – 8pm (Years 9–13) | Taupō (weekly during school term)
Parish Welcome Evening
7pm | Taupō
Wednesday, 6 November
Alpha (In Person)
10am | Cafē | Taupō
Depth Charge Connect
10am | Dennis and Catherine Hancock’s place (weekly during school term)
Ave Connect | Rosary
11.30am | Church | Tūrangi
No Tūrangi Mass
Fair-Weather Gardeners
12noon - 3pm | Taupō
Mahjong Connect (First Wednesday of the Month)
1pm | Cafe | Taupō
Ave Connect | Rosary
7pm | Chapel | Taupō
Thursday, 7 November
Mass
9am | Chapel | Taupō
Purl Connect | Knitting Group
1pm | Café | Taupō
Endurance Connect | Men’s Group
7pm | Café (weekly during school term)
Friday, 8 November
Mass | Anointing of the Sick
12pm | Church | Taupō
St Vincent de Paul Lunch
12.30pm | Café | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Church | Taupō
Saturday, 9 November
Mass
9am | Chapel | Taupō
Confessions
9.30am | Chapel | Taupō
Sunday, 10 November: 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
5pm Saturday Vigil Mass, Tūrangi | 9am Mass, Taupō
PACT - First Communion Prep
10am | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Monday, 11 November
Tim Tam Connect
10am | Café | Taupō
Mass
7pm | Taupō
Tuesday, 12 November
Mass
9am | Chapel | Taupō
Healers Connect
9.30am | Café | Taupō
Community Lunch
1pm | Café | 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, 13 November
Alpha (In Person)
10am | Cafē | Taupō
Depth Charge Connect
10am | Dennis and Catherine Hancock’s place (weekly during school term)
Ave Connect | Rosary
11.30am | Church | Tūrangi
Mass
12noon | Church | Tūrangi
Confessions
12.30pm | Church | Tūrangi
Fair-Weather Gardeners
12pm - 3pm | Taupō
Ave Connect | Rosary
7pm | Church | Taupō
Thursday, 14 November
Mass
9am | Chapel | Taupō
Purl Connect | Knitting Group
1pm | Café | Taupō
St Vincent de Paul Meeting
5pm | Café | Taupō
Endurance Connect | Men’s Group
7pm | Café (then weekly during school term)
Friday, 15 November
Mass
12pm | Church | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Church | Taupō
Praise and Prayer
6pm | Taupō
Woman’s Connect
7pm | Taupō
Saturday, 16 November
Mass
9am | Chapel | Taupō
Confessions
9.30am | Chapel | Taupō
Celebration of Confirmation and First Holy Communion
5pm | Church | Tūrangi
Vigil Mass
5pm | Church | Tūrangi
Ministers for Sunday, 3 November
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time(B)
THIS WEEK….
Please pray for our children preparing to receive the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist on November 16 and November 17.
Every Tuesday at 1pm our fantastic team provide delicious food and outstanding hospitality for anyone in the Taupō community. Come along, invite a friend and enjoy our weekly community lunch. If you are interested in helping with this fantastic intiative contact Margaret Beck margaretbeck7@gmail.com
Alpha isn't just a course to learn about Christiantiy. It's an opportunity to build community and to develop or deepen our relationship with God. Not sure about it? Here's some feedback from our last Alpha Course in July:
"It was a good relaxing way to learn about God and Jesus in a loving space. It was also a lovely experience for making friends and enjoying some laughter and I would like to attend again."
Catherine and Dennis Hancock host this fantastic group who deepen their faith through watching great Catholic video content and exploring it through discussion. Everyone is welcome to come and join them. If you're interested, contact Catherine: 027 662 8996.
Don’t our gardens look beautiful?! If you’re keen to lend a hand on a casual basis, to pull a few weeds, come along on a Wednesday anytime between 12noon and 3pm and join some of our gardening team.
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.