Sunday, 16 March 2025
2nd Sunday of Lent
Questions for the Week:
FIRST READING: GENESIS 15:5-12,17-18
The Lord God promised Abram land and many descendants because Abram put his faith in the Lord. Why do you have faith in God?
SECOND READING: PHILIPPIANS 3:17-4:1
Paul teaches the Corinthians that upon Jesus’ return, he will change our bodies to conform with his glorified body. Can you imagine what a glorified body will be like?
GOSPEL: LUKE 9:28-36
As Peter, James and John witnessed Jesus’ transfiguration, they heard God say, “This is my chosen Son; listen to him.” As the season of Lent continues, what do you hope to hear from God?
©LPi
A Word from Fr Danny:
In the Transfiguration, the glory of God was shown to Peter, James, and John. Which was the more natural state for Christ? Did He have to do something extra for His glory to be manifest, or was it a matter of restraint to be seen without it? The question for us is how this applies when we receive the glorified Body and Blood of Christ in Holy Communion. The Transfiguration offers a glimpse into how we can receive our Lord. Peter says, 'It is wonderful to be here,' and talks about building a tent for our Lord. When we receive the Eucharist, we become a tent, a tabernacle for Christ. But that’s not the end. In that moment, the Father says, 'This is my Son, the Chosen One. Listen to Him,' and the disciples fall silent. Our thanksgiving after Holy Communion is an invitation to silence, where Christ speaks to us heart to heart.
- Fr Danny
PARISH NEWS & EVENTS
Here’s what's happening
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 | Church | 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
NO MASS | Tūrangi
Fair-Weather Gardeners
12pm - 3pm | Taupō
Ave Connect | Rosary
7.00pm | Chapel | Taupō
Foundations | Woman at the Well | RCIA Reflection
7.30pm | Café | Taupō
Thursday, 20 March
NO MASS | Taupo
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
Sunday, 23 March: 3rd 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, 24 March
Mass
7pm | Taupō
Tuesday, 25 March
Mass
9am | Church | 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, 26 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 | The Man Born Blind | RCIA Reflection
7.30pm | Café | Taupō
Thursday, 27 March
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Purl Connect | Knitting Group
1pm | Café | Taupō
Endurance Connect | Mens Group
7pm | Café | Taupō
Friday, 28 March
Mass
12pm | Church | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Church | Taupō
Stations of the Cross
7pm | Church | Taupō
Lenten Reflection
7.30pm | Church | Taupō
Saturday, 29 March
Mass
9am | Chapel | Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
9.30am | Chapel | Taupō
Vigil Mass | 4th Sunday of Lent
5pm | Church | Tūrangi
Ministers for Sunday, 16 March
2nd 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.