Sunday, 29 June 2025
SAINTS PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES
Questions for the Week:
FIRST READING: ACTS 12:1-11
In his miraculous escape from prison, Peter was convinced of God’s saving work in his life. Where do you see God at work in your life?
SECOND READING: 2 TIMOTHY 4:6-8, 17-18
As Paul was nearing the end of his life, he realized that God had rescued him from many dangers and threats. As you reflect on your life, can you see times when God’s saving hand was present for you?
GOSPEL: MATTHEW 16:13-19
Jesus commissioned Peter to be the foundation (“rock”) of his Church. Are there any roles or responsibilities you feel called to do in your parish?
©LPi
A Word from Fr John Jolliffe:
Today is the feast of Sts Peter and Paul. Jesus chose these two Apostles as foundational leaders to express two vital aspects of his Church’s life and mission. He renamed Simon to Peter, meaning rock, the rock on which he would build his Church. Jesus always remains the head and leader of his Church, but Peter is his visible spokesperson to keep us all united on the solid rock of Christ’s true teaching and Sacramental life. On the way to Damascus, the Risen Jesus told Saul (later called Paul) that he, Jesus, and the Church community are one. He chose Paul to give impetus to the missionary life of the Church, the Mystical Body of Christ, where everyone can be members. Paul’s mission was to spread the Good News of salvation to the gentiles and to all peoples to the ends of the earth.
- Fr John
PARISH NEWS & EVENTS
Here’s what's happening
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
Syro Malabar Holy Qurbana
6.30pm | Church | Taupō
Saturday, 5 July
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
9.30am | Taupō
Parish Movie Night | A Beautiful Mind
6.30pm | Cafe | Taupō
Sunday, 6 July: 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5pm Saturday Vigil Mass, Tūrangi | 9am Mass, Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
8.30am | Chapel | Taupō
Prayer for Life
After Mass | Chapel | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Monday, 7 July
Mass
7pm | Church | Taupō
Tuesday, 8 July
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Wednesday, 9 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, 10 July
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Friday, 11 July
Mass | Anointing of the Sick
12pm | Church | Taupō
St Vincent De Paul Lunch
After 12pm Mass | Cafe | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Holy Hour | Adoration, Confession & Benediction
6.30pm | Church | Taupō
Saturday, 12 July
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
9.30am | Taupō
Vigil Mass | 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5pm | Church | Tūrangi
Ministers for Sunday, 29 June
Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
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.
Based on the true story of prominent mathematician John Forbes Nash Jr, who seemed to be guaranteed a promising future when he won international acclaim as a result of his pioneering work in the field. After he is recruited to assist the military with top-secret code-breaking duties, the high-pressure job takes its toll on him, and he begins to develop a mental illness.
COMING UP…
After 6th July Mass, in the chapel
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.