Sunday, 17 November 2024
33rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Questions for the Week:
FIRST READING: DANIEL 12:1-3
The prophet Daniel foresaw a time of great distress and ultimate judgment for the living and the dead. Who supports you when you are feeling anxious or are deeply worried?
SECOND READING: HEBREWS 10:11-14,18
The author of Hebrews emphasizes Jesus’s death as the final offering for the forgiveness of sins, making us “perfect forever” in eternal life. What do you find most curious about the idea of being perfect in eternal life?
GOSPEL: MARK 13:24-32
Jesus speaks to his disciples about the signs that will accompany his Second Coming, even though only God the Father knows the exact time. How should one best prepare for this unknown future?
©LPi
A Word from Fr Danny:
Christ says, 'Do not stop the children from coming to me.' Today, Bishop Richard exercises his sacred duty as the vicar of Christ (one who stands in for Him, as stated by the Second Vatican Council) by welcoming our candidates into the Catholic Church as fully initiated members through the conferring of the Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Communion.
As today’s Gospel reminds us, the entire universe is subject to Christ’s power, and when we celebrate these Sacraments in communion with the bishop, there is a profound sense that all of creation is attentive to what is unfolding. Through the bishop, Christ gathers His chosen from the four winds.
Dear candidates, may the breath of the Holy Spirit linger long in your hearts.
- Fr Danny
CELEBRATION OF CONFIRMATION AND FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
We welcome Bishop Richard Laurenson to our community this weekend to celebrate Confirmation and First Holy Communion. Please pray for our children: Emma Arcega, Suji Bramall, Taeoh Bramall, Anton Caruana, Jayden Comber, Felicity Dawson, Jameelah Gica, Samantha Gica, Sofia Gica, Kainaki Hunt, Mose Hunt, Julien Lim, Sylvie Mannington, Sophia Montero Campos, Neo Ninto, Nero Ninto, Laurenz Pandel, Matilda Pandel, Julie Patelesio, Eranarangi Rauga, TeAotahi Rauga, Athena Wilson, Cassandra Salvacion, Sofia Salvacion, Vito Salvacion, Josh Steed, Wolfgang Taewa, Joseph Tamepo, Lance Tampoco, Maia Waretini & Maximus Waretini.
Heavenly Father, please bless and guide these children. Open their hearts and minds to recieve Jesus and your Holy Spirit.
THANK YOU TO OUR CLEANING TEAM!
A massive thank-you to our incredible cleaning volunteers. We tried to find out the names of all our wonderful cleaners, past and present, but they are far too many (and humble) to name individually. Please know how much your faithful service means to us. We are blessed to be able to turn up to immaculately clean facilities each week, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We know you do this service for Jesus, but it doesn’t go unnoticed or unappreciated.
PARISH NEWS & EVENTS
Here’s what's happening
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
Mass For Deceased Clergy of the Diocese
11am | St Patrick’s Church | Te Awamutu
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
Sunday, 24 November: Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
5pm Saturday Vigil Mass, Tūrangi | 9am Mass, Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Advent Retreat with Robert Loretz
7.30pm | Taupō
Monday, 25 November
Mass
7pm | Taupō
Advent Retreat with Robert Loretz
7.30pm | Taupō
Tuesday, 26 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, 27 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
Foundations | Mary and the Saints
7.30pm | Chapel | Taupō
Thursday, 28 November
Mass
9am | Chapel | Taupō
Purl Connect | Knitting Group
1pm | Café | Taupō
Endurance Connect | Men’s Group
7pm | Youth Den
Syro Malabar Holy Qurbana | വിശുദ്ധ കുർബാന
7pm | Church
Friday, 29 November
Mass
12pm | Church | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Church | Taupō
Saturday, 30 November
Mass
9am | Chapel | Taupō
Confessions
9.30am | Chapel | Taupō
Vigil Mass
5pm | Church | Tūrangi
Ministers for Sunday, 17 November
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time(B)
THIS WEEK….
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.
COMING UP…
This year’s advent retreat will be led by Robert Loretz, a renowned sacred music composer from Christchurch, with a background and qualifications in Philosophy, Theology and Music. Through the eyes and heart of Mary he will lead us closer to Jesus this advent.
RETREATS
Retreats
Tyburn Monastery, Ngakuru &
Cluny Retreat Centre, Tauranga
DIOCESAN NEWS & EVENTS
MASS FOR THE DECEASED CLERGY OF THE DIOCESE
The Mass will be held on Tuesday 19 November at St Patricks, Te Awamutu at 11.00am. All welcome.
Blessing of the graves takes place at Ōhaupō Catholic Cemetery following Mass, we advise caution if you wish to attend this. The turn in and out of this entrance is onto SH3 which is an extremely busy road and parking is limited.
I THIRST - A VOCATIONS RETREAT FOR MEN
Are you single man who yearns to quench the thirst of the Lord? Might you be open to being one of His priests? Come - follow Bishop Richard Laurenson as he, Fr Adam and Fr Isaac lead a retreat to help you discern your vocation.
Friday 6th December - Sunday 7th December; Cluny Retreat Centre, Tauranga; $50; officectf@cdh.org.nz
PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE
Do you feel called to respond to the invitation of Our Lady Queen of Peace to be with her in Medjugorje? Millions of pilgrims have responded and have experienced an extraordinary, grace-filled pilgrimage. Join Mir Pilgrimages and chaplain Fr Joy Thottamkara on a group pilgrimage departing 22 May 2025 for 10 fulfilling days and nights experiencing 'Medjugorje In-Depth'. See your parish noticeboard or call Patricia Parsons on 027 421 9064.
HAMILTON DOVE CATHOLIC FELLOWSHIP FOR WOMEN Thanksgiving Mass
Monday 2nd December, 7:00pm, Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Hamilton.
Bring a plate for fellowship following
INTERNATIONAL NEWS & EVENTS
The Pope’s Intention for November is for anyone grieving the loss of a child.
After a process of long discernment within the Church and in consultation with diacesteries and other various bodies within the Holy See, the monthly intentions for the year are decided. Pope Francis entrusts us, the faithful, his prayer network, with these intentions that express his great concerns for humanity and for the mission of the Church. It is an action plan to send us out each month, through prayer and mission, a proposition that invites us to build a more humane and caring world.
Mary, you who are Mother of all, welcome into your heart those who are going through the pain of the loss of a child. You know the pain of loss, on Good Friday, and the feeling of absence and silence in the waiting for the Sabbath. There are no words to fill the void, it is a goodbye that will always await the resurrection of the Sunday of glory. We believe in that day, as Mary did, and we await the definitive reunion. But while that is still to come, for those who suffer this pain, we ask for the Spirit of consolation, capable of giving life where there is death, and to set on the way those who have fallen. Give us the grace to be communities that shelter and support parents who have lost a child and who are living proclamation of the definitive life that will reach them. Amen.
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.