Sunday, 1 June 2025
THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD
Questions for the Week:
FIRST READING: ACTS 1:1-11
Just before his ascension into heaven, Jesus commissioned the disciples to be witnesses to the world of his life, death and resurrection. How do you share your faith with friends or neighbors?
SECOND READING: HEBREWS 9:24-28,10:19-23
Paul offers a prayer for the believers in Ephesus to be given wisdom, knowledge and an enlightened heart. What are you praying for this week?
GOSPEL: LUKE 24:46-53
The disciples were overcome with joy and thanksgiving, praising God for the gift of the resurrected and ascended Jesus. What gift from God brings you joy?
©LPi
A Word from Fr Danny:
From a human perspective, it might seem better if Christ had remained physically with us rather than ascending to the Father and sending the unseen Holy Spirit. Or even both—Christ visible among us and the Holy Spirit. Imagine Our Lord Himself celebrating Mass and performing miracles wherever they were most needed. Wouldn’t that lead to more believers, more love, and more kindness? Or would it?
Might we grow jealous of miracles done for others but not for us? And if Christ did everything, what would be left for us to do? Would the Church still have a purpose?
Let us remember that the birth of the Church happened after the Ascension, at Pentecost. Does this not place greater emphasis on the reality and mission of the Church? Christ desired the Church so much that He chose to ascend, entrusting us with His mission, so that the Church could be His living presence in the world—not as a replacement, but as the continuation and extension of His physical body.
- Fr Danny
PARISH NEWS & EVENTS
Here’s what's happening
Sunday, 1 June: The Ascension of the Lord
5pm Saturday Vigil Mass, Tūrangi | 9am Mass, Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
8.30am | Chapel | Taupō
Prayer for Life
After 9am Mass | Chapel | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Monday, 2 June | KING’S BIRTHDAY
Mass
7pm | Church | Taupō
Monday Cafe
After 7pm Mass | Cafe | Taupō
Tuesday, 3 June
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Community Lunch
1pm | Cafe | 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, 4 June
Depth Charge Connect | All Welcome
10am | Hancocks Place | Taupō
Ave Connect | Rosary
11.30am | Church | Tūrangi
Mass | Tūrangi
12pm | Church | Tūrangi
Fair-Weather Gardeners
12pm - 3pm | Taupō
Mahjong Connect | New Players Welcome
1pm | Cafe | Taupō
Ave Connect | Rosary
7pm | Chapel | Taupō
Alpha
7pm | Cafe | Taupō
Thursday, 5 June
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Purl Connect | Knitting Group
1pm | Lesley McIntosh’s Place | Taupō
Endurance Connect | Men’s Group
7pm | Cafe | Taupō
Friday, 6 June
Mass
12pm | Church | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Holy Hour | Adoration, Confession & Benediction
6.30pm | Church | Taupō
Saturday, 7 June
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
9.30am | Taupō
Vigil Mass | Pentecost
5pm | Church | Tūrangi
Parish Movie Night | Chariots of Fire
6.30pm | Cafe | Taupō
Sunday, 8 June: Pentecost
5pm Saturday Vigil Mass, Tūrangi | 9am Mass, Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
8.30am | Chapel | Taupō
PACT | Introduction Session
after 9am Mass | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Monday, 9 June
Tim Tam Connect | Book Club
10am | Cafe | Taupō
Mass
7pm | Church | Taupō
Tuesday, 10 June
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Healer’s Connect
9.30am | Cafe | Taupō
Community Lunch
1pm | Cafe | 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, 11 June
Depth Charge Connect | All Welcome
10am | Hancocks Place | Taupō
Ave Connect | Rosary
11.30am | Church | Tūrangi
Mass | Tūrangi
12pm | Church | Tūrangi
Fair-Weather Gardeners
12pm - 3pm | Taupō
Ave Connect | Rosary
7pm | Chapel | Taupō
Alpha
7pm | Cafe | Taupō
Thursday, 12 June
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Purl Connect | Knitting Group
1pm | Lesley McIntosh’s Place | Taupō
Endurance Connect | Men’s Group
7pm | Cafe | Taupō
Friday, 13 June
Mass | Anointing of the Sick
12pm | Church | Taupō
St Vincent de Paul Lunch
12.30pm | Cafe | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Holy Hour | Adoration, Confession & Benediction
6.30pm | Church | Taupō
Saturday,14 June
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
9.30am | Taupō
Vigil Mass | The Most Holy Trinity
5pm | Church | Tūrangi
Ministers for Sunday, 1 June
The Ascension of the Lord
Taupō
Tūrangi
THIS WEEK….
All are welcome, please see Dennis or Catherine Hancock or contact the office for further information.
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.
"Chariots of Fire" tells the true story of two British track athletes, Eric Liddell, a devout Scottish Christian, and Harold Abrahams, a Jewish Cambridge student, who compete in the 1924 Paris Olympics. Liddell runs for the glory of God, while Abrahams runs to overcome prejudice. The film depicts their journeys from post-World War I Britain to the Olympics, highlighting their personal struggles, triumphs, and the challenges they face due to societal expectations and their own convictions.
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.