Sunday, 26 January 2025
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Questions for the Week:
FIRST READING: NEHEMIAH 8:2-6,8-10
Ezra and Nehemiah (the religious and political leadership of the day) grounded their work in Scripture. How does Sacred Scripture guide your life?
SECOND READING: 1 CORINTHIANS 12:12-30
Paul uses the human body as an analogy for the many and varied parts of the Christian community. What role would you like to have in your parish?
GOSPEL: LUKE 1:1-4,4:14-21
We hear how Jesus began to reveal his true identity as Israel’s long-awaited Messiah in his hometown of Nazareth. Have you ever received news that you thought was unbelievable? What was it?
©LPi
A Word from Fr Danny:
Word of God Sunday
This Sunday, we hear the very beginning of Luke’s Gospel, where he states his intention: “After carefully going over the whole story from the beginning, [I] have decided to write an ordered account.” Luke continues, explaining that his purpose is so that “[we] may learn how well-founded the teaching is that you have received.”
This reading aligns with Word of God Sunday, for which Pope Francis has chosen the theme “I hope in your Word” from Psalm 119. By doing so, the Pope combines Word of God Sunday with the Jubilee “Year: Pilgrims of Hope.” He emphasizes that while we may have many hopes in life, there is one singular Hope—the Person of Christ. We can have a well-founded hope in Christ, the Word of God, through the Scriptures, where we encounter Him in the written word.
- Fr Danny
We have so many wonderful young people who contribute in so many ways to our vibrant parish life. As well as our mighty team of altar servers, our children serve on our greeting team, operate the projector and livestream and sing in our choirs.
We would like to take this opportunity to celebrate the way they bring the love of God to life in our parish by sharing their gifts.
Where: Playground on Jarden Mile
When: Sunday 9 February at 11.30am.
Since it’s humble beginnings in 2018, our Community Lunch has grown into a valued weekly event, serving around 30 people every Tuesday. It’s a wonderful opportunity for our parish and the wider Taupō community to connect over delicious food in a welcoming and friendly environment - truly bringing the love of Christ to others.
This success is thanks to Msgr Trevor’s vision and hospitality, Margaret Beck’s organisation, and the dedication of our incredible team of volunteers who set up, cook, bake, serve, and clean up each week. A huge thank-you to everyone involved!
After years of leadership, Margaret is ready to hand over the reins. Do you have a gift for organisation and a passion for community? If so, please contact Margaret Beck to continue this wonderful initiative that nourishes both body and spirit.
I love watching the people enjoying coming together as they make new friends. It is a privilege to be able to serve everyone. I also loved Msgr Trevor’s enthusiasm and the joy we all feel as we servers come together for coffee and sharing afterwards. We get as much as we give! … Leslie
PARISH NEWS & EVENTS
Here’s what's happening
Sunday, 26 January: 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Sunday of the Word of God) 5pm Saturday Vigil Mass, Tūrangi | 9am Mass, Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
8.30am | Chapel | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Monday, 27 January | Auckland Anniversary Day
Mass
7pm | Taupō
Tuesday, 28 January
Mass
9am | Chapel | Taupō
Wednesday, 29 January
Ave Connect | Rosary
11.30am | Church | Tūrangi
Mass
12pm | Church | Tūrangi
Ave Connect | Rosary
7pm | Chapel | Taupō
Thursday, 30 January
Mass
9am | Chapel | Taupō
Friday, 31 January
Mass
12pm | Church | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Church | Taupō
Saturday, 1 February
Mass
9am | Chapel | Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
9.30am | Chapel | Taupō
Sunday, 2 February: The Presentation of the Lord
5pm Saturday Vigil Mass, Tūrangi | 9am Mass, Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
8.30am | Chapel | Taupō
Prayer for Life
10am | Chapel | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Monday, 3 February
Mass
7pm | Taupō
Monday Café
7pm | Taupō
Tuesday, 4 February
Mass
9am | Chapel | Taupō
Youth Group
6pm-7.15pm (Year 7&8) | Taupō (Weekly during school term)
6.30pm-8pm (Year 9-13) | Taupō (Weekly during school term)
Wednesday, 5 February
Depth Charge Connect
10am | Dennis and Catherine Hancock’s place (weekly during school term)
Ave Connect | Rosary
11.30am | Church | Tūrangi
Mass
12pm | Church | Tūrangi
Fair-Weather Gardeners
12pm - 3pm | Taupō
Mahjong Connect
1pm | Café | Taupō
Ave Connect | Rosary
7pm | Chapel | Taupō
Thursday, 6 February | Waitangi Day
Mass
9am | Chapel | Taupō
Friday, 7 February
Mass
12pm | Church | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Church | Taupō
Parish Movie Night
6.30pm | Café | Taupō
Saturday, 8 February
Mass
9am | Chapel | Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
9.30am | Chapel | Taupō
Vigil Mass | 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5pm | Church | Tūrangi
Ministers for Sunday, 26 January
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Taupō
Tūrangi
THIS WEEK….
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…
RETREATS
Retreats
Tyburn Monastery, Ngakuru &
Cluny Retreat Centre, Tauranga
DIOCESAN NEWS & EVENTS
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.
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.