Sunday, 20 April 2025
Easter Sunday
Questions for the Week:
FIRST READING: ACTS 10:34,37-43
In his speech, Peter emphasizes that he and the Apostles were chosen as “witnesses” to tell others of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. Have you ever told anyone why you believe in Jesus?
SECOND READING: COLOSSIANS 3:1-4
Paul encourages believers to focus on heavenly things, not earthly distractions, What is one earthly distraction I can let go of this week to focus more on my relationship with Christ?
GOSPEL: JOHN 20:1-9
We hear how Mary of Magdala, Peter and the Beloved Disciple initially react to seeing Jesus’ empty tomb. How do you share startling news with others?
©LPi
A Word from Fr Danny:
The traditional Easter greeting of “Christ is risen!”, and its response, “He is risen indeed!”, highlight the central mystery of our faith. As St Paul tells us, “If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is useless, and your believing it is useless.” The great news is that Christ rose from the dead, and our elect, who received the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Communion at our Easter Vigil, bear witness to this truth. May they continue to be strengthened in their faith, hope, and charity as they join us as full members of the Catholic Church.
I want to thank the many people who have given their time selflessly to the preparation and celebration of our liturgies. I pray that their efforts may be used by God to draw us all closer to Christ. May the grace, peace, and joy of the Easter season redound upon you and your families throughout this Easter Octave.
- Fr Danny
Stay with me. Remain here with me. Watch and pray.
As challenging as it is, walking with Christ during Holy Week is a core part of our discipleship. It is an act of love and friendship with Christ—a gift of staying present with Him during the most difficult and unsettling part of His journey. We do this because He has asked us to remain near Him, awake and alert. It is the offering of ourselves, the truest gift we have to give.
You are invited to engage with our interactive Holy Week Display in the foyer. Sit with Jesus at the Last Supper. Feel the weight of the Cross. Taste the bitterness of the vinegar He was given to drink.
PARISH NEWS & EVENTS
Here’s what's happening
Sunday, 20 April: Easter Sunday
Sacrament of Penance
8.30am | Chapel | Taupō
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Mass
12noon | Church | Tūrangi
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Monday, 21 April
Mass
7pm | Church | Taupō
Tuesday, 22 April
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Wednesday, 23 April
Ave Connect | Rosary
11.30am | Church | Tūrangi
Mass | Tūrangi
12pm | Church | Tūrangi
Fair-Weather Gardeners
12pm - 3pm | Taupō
Ave Connect | Rosary
7.00pm | Chapel | Taupō
Thursday, 24 April
Mass
9am | Chuch | Taupō
Friday, 25 April | ANZAC Day
Mass
12pm | Church | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Saturday, 26 April
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
9.30am | Taupō
Sunday, 27 April: Divine Mercy Sunday
5pm Saturday Vigil Mass, Tūrangi | 9am Mass, Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
8.30am | Chapel | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Monday, 28 April
Mass
7pm | Taupō
Tuesday, 29 April
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Community Lunch
1pm | 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, 30 April
Ave Connect | Rosary
11.30am | Church | Tūrangi
Mass | Tūrangi
12pm | Church | Tūrangi
Fair-Weather Gardeners
12pm - 3pm | Taupō
Ave Connect | Rosary
7pm | Chapel | Taupō
Thursday, 1 May
Mass
9am | Chuch | Taupō
Purl Connect | Knitting Group
1pm | Café | Taupō
Endurance Connect | Men’s Group
7pm | Café | Taupō
Friday, 2 May
Mass
12pm | Church | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Saturday, 3 May
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
9.30am | Taupō
Vigil Mass | 3rd Sunday of Easter
5pm | Church | Tūrangi
Ministers for Sunday, 20 April
Easter Sunday
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.