Sunday, 30 March 2025
4th Sunday of Lent
Questions for the Week:
FIRST READING: 1 Samuel 16:1,6-7,10-13
Much to Samuel’s surprise, the Lord instructed him to anoint the youngest of Jesse’s sons, David, to be the next king of Israel. When have you been surprised by God?
SECOND READING: EPHESIANS 5:8-14
Paul urges the Ephesians: “Try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.” What do you think pleases the Lord?
GOSPEL: JOHN 9:1-41
Jesus’ healing of the blind man created confusion, anger, and fear among some of the people witnessing this event. In a real sense, Jesus’ healing exposed the blindness of others. How do we prevent ourselves from being blind to God’s presence in this season of Lent?
©LPi
A Word from Fr Danny:
Why do bad things happen to good people? Or, why does God allow suffering and evil in the world? Christ offers an answer in his response to the question of whether the man born blind suffered because of his or his parents' sin. Christ answers, 'He was born blind so that the works of God might be displayed in him.' While this may not fully satisfy, it is the answer straight from the mouth of Christ.
And what are the works of God? We know that the ultimate work of God is the cross and the redemption that flows from it. At the Easter Vigil, during the Exultet, we hear the words: 'O happy fault, O necessary sin of Adam, which gained for us so great a Redeemer!' The paradox of the Christian life is that, even in the midst of a fallen world, we are in a better position than Adam and Eve were in the garden. Why? Simply because we have Christ.
- Fr Danny
PARISH NEWS & EVENTS
Here’s what's happening
Sunday, 30 March: 4th 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, 31 March
Mass
7pm | Taupō
Tuesday, 1 April
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, 2 April
Ave Connect | Rosary
11.30am | Church | Tūrangi
Mass | Turangi
12pm | Church | Tūrangi
Fair-Weather Gardeners
12pm - 3pm | Taupō
Mahjong Connect
1pm | Café | Taupō
Ave Connect | Rosary
7.00pm | Chapel | Taupō
Foundations | Lazarus | RCIA Reflection
7.30pm | Café | Taupō
Thursday, 3 April
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Farewell Morning Tea for Alison
After 9am Mass | Café | Taupō
Purl Connect | Knitting Group
1pm | Café | Taupō
Endurance Connect | Mens Group
7pm | Café | Taupō
Friday, 4 April
Mass
12pm | Church | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Church | Taupō
Stations of the Cross
7pm | Church | Taupō
Lenten Reflection
7.30pm | Church | Taupō
Saturday, 5 April
Mass
9am | Chapel | Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
9.30am | Chapel | Taupō
Sunday, 6 April: 5th Sunday of Lent
5pm Saturday Vigil Mass, Tūrangi | 9am Mass, Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
8.30am | Chapel | Taupō
Prayer For Life
after 9am Mass | Chapel | Taupō
Seek | Baptism Preparation
after 9am Mass | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Monday, 7 April
Mass
7pm | Taupō
Monday Café
7.30pm | Café | Taupō
Tuesday, 8 April
Mass
9am | Church | 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, 9 April
Ave Connect | Rosary
11.30am | Church | Tūrangi
Mass | Turangi
12pm | Church | Tūrangi
Fair-Weather Gardeners
12pm - 3pm | Taupō
St Patrick’s School | EASTER PLAY
2pm | Church | Taupō
Lenten Reconciliation Service | Tūrangi
7pm | Tūrangi
Ave Connect | Rosary
7pm | Chapel | Taupō
Foundations | RCIA
7.30pm | Café | Taupō
Thursday, 10 April
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Purl Connect | Knitting Group
1pm | Café | Taupō
St Vincent de Paul Meeting
5pm | Café | Taupō
Lenten Reconciliation Service | Taupo
7pm | Chuch | Taupō
Friday, 11 April
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, 12 April
Mass
9am | Chapel | Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
9.30am | Chapel | Taupō
Vigil Mass | Palm Sunday
5pm | Church | Tūrangi
Ministers for Sunday, 30 March
4th 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.