Sunday, 22 June 2025
THE MOST HOLY BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST
Questions for the Week:
FIRST READING: GENESIS 14:18-20
In reaction to the thanksgiving meal of bread and wine, Abram generously gave Melchizedek a tenth of his possessions. What could you give back to God this week out of gratitude?
SECOND READING: 1 CORINTHIANS 11:23-26
Paul tells us from the very beginning the early Church celebrated the Eucharistic meal as a remembrance of Jesus’ death and as central to our faith. How does the Eucharist strengthen your faith?
GOSPEL: LUKE 9:11-17
The miracle of the feeding of the 5,000 underscores Jesus’ desire to feed us. What do you find yourself hungry for today?
©LPi
A Word from Fr John Jolliffe:
Today is the feast of the Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Every Mass is a re-enactment of Our Lord’s Last Supper. In the power of his promise, bread changes into the body of Christ; wine changes into the blood of Christ. Jesus comes present in the mystery of his body broken and blood shed for us. He comes in the mysteries of his life, death, and resurrection for our salvation. Before Communion we beg, “Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.” Jesus becomes the vital food for our journey of faith through all our human sufferings, trials, and our joys. He unites with us intimately in Holy Communion, one with us in body and spirit, and he invites us to follow him with joy through life.
- Fr John
PARISH NEWS & EVENTS
Here’s what's happening
Sunday, 22 June: The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
5pm Saturday Vigil Mass, Tūrangi | 9am Mass, Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
8.30am | Chapel | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Monday, 23 June
Mass
7pm | Church | Taupō
Tuesday, 24 June
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Community Lunch | Last one for the term
1pm | Cafe | Taupō
Youth Group | Last one for the term
6pm-7.15pm (Year 7&8) | Taupō (Weekly during school term)
6.30pm-8pm (Year 9-13) | Taupō (Weekly during school term)
Wednesday, 25 June
Depth Charge Connect | Last one for the term
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, 26 June
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Purl Connect | Knitting Group | Last one for the term
1pm | Lesley McIntosh’s Place | Taupō
Endurance Connect | Men’s Group | Last one for the term
7pm | Cafe | Taupō
Women Connect
7pm | Chapel | Taupō
Friday, 27 June
Mass
12pm | Church | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Holy Hour | Adoration and Confession
6.30pm | Church | Taupō
Saturday, 28 June
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
9.30am | Taupō
Alpha Day
10am | Cafe | Taupō
Sunday, 29 June: Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
5pm Saturday Vigil Mass, Tūrangi | 9am Mass, Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
8.30am | Chapel | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Monday, 30 June
Mass
7pm | Church | Taupō
Tuesday, 1 July
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Wednesday, 2 July
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, 3 July
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Friday, 4 July
Mass
12pm | Church | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Holy Hour | Adoration, Confession & Benediction
6.30pm | Church | Taupō
Saturday, 5 July
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
9.30am | Taupō
Vigil Mass | 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5pm | Church | Tūrangi
Parish Movie Night
6.30pm | Cafe | Taupō
Ministers for Sunday, 22 June
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
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.
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.