Sunday, 10 November 2024
32nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Questions for the Week:
FIRST READING: 1 KINGS 17:10-16
We hear how the Lord spared the widow and her son from starvation and death in the days of the prophet Elijah. How do you think society can best help those on the margins who are really struggling?
SECOND READING: HEBREWS 9:24-28
Hebrews teaches us that Jesus’s death took away the sins of many and that at his Second Coming, Jesus will bring eternal salvation to all believers. When do you imagine Jesus will return?
GOSPEL: MARK 12:41-44
Jesus praises the widow who gives to the poor despite her own poverty. Do you have family or friends who likewise selflessly give to others?
©LPi
A Word from Fr Danny:
How strange it is that our Lord commends the poor widow in today’s Gospel for giving all she has into the temple treasury, presumably for its upkeep, yet only two verses later, He says, 'Do you see these great buildings? Not a single stone will be left on another; everything will be destroyed.' What does this reveal about what truly touches the heart of Christ? Is there something more that this woman is now able to offer to God that the other, wealthier donors are unable to give? What is it, and how are we called to do likewise, especially as we approach the Holy of Holies each Sunday for Holy Communion?
- Fr Danny
PARISH NEWS & EVENTS
Here’s what's happening
Sunday, 10 November: 32nd 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 | Bookclub
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
6.30pm | Taupō
Women 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
Sunday, 17 November: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
5pm Saturday Vigil Mass, Tūrangi | 9am Mass, Taupō
Celebration of Confirmation and First Holy Communion
9am | Church | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Monday, 18 November
Mass
7pm | Taupō
Tuesday, 19 November
Mass
9am | Chapel | 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, 20 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, 21 November
Mass
9am | Chapel | Taupō
Purl Connect | Knitting Group
1pm | Café | Taupō
Endurance Connect | Men’s Group
7pm | Café (then weekly during school term)
Friday, 22 November
Mass
12pm | Church | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Church | Taupō
Saturday, 23 November
Mass
9am | Chapel | Taupō
Confessions
9.30am | Chapel | Taupō
Vigil Mass
5pm | Church | Tūrangi
Ministers for Sunday, 10 November
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time(B)
THANK YOU TO OUR GARDENING TEAM!
A massive thank-you to Lesley McIntosh and her enthusiastic team who have the gardens and lawns looking amazing! Tessa Ambrose, Ros Blanks, Philip Caruana, Teresa Coles, Jim Costello, Dennis Hancock, Lesley Handcock, Colin Light, Francie Light, Fiona Mannington, Chris McGeough, Maureen Moore, Ernie Morris, James Painuthara, Varghese Painuthara, Mary Romirer, Andrew Taluban, Lucie Tan-Ogden & Elizabeth Waterson all give generously of their time in service to God and our community.
THIS WEEK….
This will be the last preparation session for our 31 children and their families receiving the sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation at Mass next weekend. Please pray for these children!
Heavenly Father, please bless and guide these children. Open their hearts and minds to recieve Jesus and your Holy Spirit.
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.
Note the change in time this Friday!
This Friday we will be joined by Sue Beadle,, an experienced counsellor with over 15 years in the field. She has also led Ignatian meditation, guiding others in spiritual reflection. Sue will be sharing her journey of ‘listening to Jesus,’ as we focus on the story of Mary and Martha.
Join us as we explore the story to deepen our own listening and connection.
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.