Sunday, 9 March 2025
1st Sunday of Lent
Questions for the Week:
FIRST READING: DEUTERONOMY 26:4-10
Moses taught the Israelites the importance of remembering the story of their release from Egyptian slavery. This event defined them as a people loved by God. What is a story from your family that has helped define you?
SECOND READING: ROMANS 10:8-13
Paul encouraged the Christians in Rome to have a genuine faith in Jesus in both heart and mind. As the season of Lent begins, how might you show others the sincerity of your faith?
GOSPEL: LUKE 4:1-13
We hear how Jesus was tempted by the devil as he was preparing to begin his public ministry. What temptation can you confront this Lent?
©LPi
A Word from Fr Danny:
I have always imagined Jesus spending His 40 days in the wilderness sitting under a tree or in a cave. However, in the Gospel, we hear that Jesus was led by the Spirit through the wilderness. This implies a progression—moving across the wilds of temptation and difficulty and emerging on the other side—all the while being guided by the Spirit.
In addition to the Spirit’s leading, we also hear that the devil leads Christ twice in the second and third temptations. Perhaps our Lenten observances—prayer, fasting, and almsgiving—help us discern by whom we are being led. Nevertheless, we get the sense that the Holy Spirit is ultimately in charge, and it is no coincidence that the final destination of these leadings and temptations is the Temple—the place of worship and contemplation.
- Fr Danny
This Lent, embark on a journey of Metanoia—a transformative change of heart inspired by the Gospels. We will gather on Fridays at 7.30pm in lent to support our daily reflections with group discussions.
PARISH NEWS & EVENTS
Here’s what's happening
Sunday, 9 March: 1st Sunday of Lent
5pm Saturday Vigil Mass, Tūrangi | 9am Mass, Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
8.30am | Chapel | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Monday, 10 March
Tim Tam Connect | Book Club
10am | Café | Taupō
Mass
7pm | Taupō
Tuesday, 11 March
Mass
9am | Chapel | Taupō
Healer’s Connect
9.30am | Café | 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, 12 March
Ave Connect | Rosary
11.30am | Church | Tūrangi
Mass | Turangi
12pm | Church | Tūrangi
Fair-Weather Gardeners
12pm - 3pm | Taupō
Ave Connect | Rosary
7.00pm | Chapel | Taupō
Foundations | RCIA - Catholic Morality
7.30pm | Café | Taupō
Thursday, 13 March
Mass
9am | Chapel | Taupō
Purl Connect | Knitting Group
1pm | Café | Taupō
Endurance Connect | Mens Group
7pm | Café | Taupō
Friday, 14 March
Mass | Anointing of the Sick
12pm | Church | Taupō
St Vincent de Paul Lunch
12.30pm | Café | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Church | Taupō
Stations of the Cross
7pm | Church | Taupō
Lenten Reflection
7.30pm | Church | Taupō
Saturday, 15 March
Mass
9am | Chapel | Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
9.30am | Chapel | Taupō
Sunday, 16 March: 2nd Sunday of Lent
5pm Saturday Vigil Mass, Tūrangi | 9am Mass, Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
8.30am | Chapel | Taupō
Seek | Baptism Preparation
after 9am Mass | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Monday, 17 March
Mass
7pm | Taupō
Tuesday, 18 March
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, 19 March
Ave Connect | Rosary
11.30am | Church | Tūrangi
Mass | Turangi
12pm | Church | Tūrangi
Fair-Weather Gardeners
12pm - 3pm | Taupō
Ave Connect | Rosary
7pm | Chapel | Taupō
Foundations | RCIA
7.30pm | Café | Taupō
Thursday, 20 March
Mass
9am | Chapel | Taupō
Purl Connect | Knitting Group
1pm | Café | Taupō
St Vincent de Paul Meeting | New Members Welcome!
5pm | Café | Taupō
Endurance Connect | Mens Group
7pm | Café | Taupō
Friday, 21 March
Mass
12pm | Church | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Church | Taupō
Stations of the Cross
7pm | Church | Taupō
Lenten Reflection
7.30pm | Church | Taupō
Saturday, 22 March
Mass
9am | Chapel | Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
9.30am | Chapel | Taupō
Vigil Mass | 3rd Sunday of Lent
5pm | Church | Tūrangi
Ministers for Sunday, 9 March
1st Sunday of Lent
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.
This Lent, embark on a journey of Metanoia—a transformative change of heart inspired by the Gospels. We will gather on Fridays at 7.30pm in lent to support our daily reflections with group discussions.
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.