Sunday, 20 July 2025
16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Questions for the Week:
FIRST READING: GENESIS 18:1-10
Abraham’s treatment of the three strangers modeled the value of hospitality in the ancient world. What are some ways you show kindness and warmth to others?
SECOND READING: COLOSSIANS 1:24-28
Paul found reasons to rejoice despite suffering for his faith in Christ and his mission to the Gentiles. How do you find joy and hope in difficult situations?
GOSPEL: LUKE 10:38-42
Jesus teaches Martha that her anxiety and worry can be calmed by listening to his words. How can you be present this week to an anxious friend or co-worker?
©LPi
A Word from Fr Danny:
Why did Martha not feel compelled to sit at the Lord’s feet like her sister Mary? If Christ is so holy, and Martha was clearly well-intentioned, why did she misread the situation so badly and busy herself with serving? Are we aware that our own “holiness radar” might be miscalibrated?
How do we get it right? How do we reflect truthfully on our discernment and remain open to the promptings of Christ? Clearly, just being in Christ’s presence is not enough. This should concern us as Catholics, who have Christ truly present in the most substantial way at Mass.
We are called to choose the better part—but how do we recognise it? The encouraging promise is that once we discover the better part, Christ assures us that it will not be taken from us.
- Fr Danny
PARISH NEWS & EVENTS
Here’s what's happening
Sunday, 20 July: 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5pm Saturday Vigil Mass, Tūrangi | 9am Mass, Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
8.30am | Chapel | Taupō
PACT | Preparation - Reconciliation
After 9am Mass | Youth Den | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Monday, 21 July
Mass
7pm | Church | Taupō
Tuesday, 22 July
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, 23 July
Depth Charge Connect
10am | Hancock’s 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, 24 July
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Purl Connect | Knitting Group
1pm | MacIntosh’s Place | Taupō
Endurance Connect | Men’s Group
7pm | Cafe | Taupō
Women Connect
7pm | Chapel | Taupō
Friday, 25 July
Mass
12pm | Church | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Holy Hour | Adoration, Confession & Benediction
6.30pm | Church | Taupō
Saturday, 26 July
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
9.30am | Taupō
Sunday, 27 July: 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5pm Saturday Vigil Mass, Tūrangi | 9am Mass, Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
8.30am | Chapel | Taupō
PACT | Preparation - Reconciliation
After 9am Mass | Youth Den | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Monday, 28 July
Mass
7pm | Church | Taupō
Tuesday, 29 July
Mass | Please note time change for Mass today
8.30am | 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, 30 July
Depth Charge Connect
10am | Hancock’s 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
Thursday, 31 July
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Purl Connect | Knitting Group
1pm | MacIntosh’s Place | Taupō
Endurance Connect | Men’s Group
7pm | Cafe | Taupō
Friday, 1 August
Mass
12pm | Church | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Holy Hour | Adoration, Confession & Benediction
6.30pm | Church | Taupō
Saturday, 2 August
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
9.30am | Taupō
Vigil Mass | 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5pm | Church | Tūrangi
Parish Movie Night | The World’s Fastest Indian
6.30am | Cafe | Taupō
Ministers for Sunday, 20 July
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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…
New Zealander Burt Munro spent years perfecting his classic Indian motorcycle. The year is 1967, and Burt takes his machine to Utah's salt flats, where he attempts the impossible, using his dream bike to set a new world record for speed. Based on a true story, the record Munro set still has not been broken to this day.
RETREATS
Retreats
Tyburn Monastery, Ngakuru &
Cluny Retreat Centre, Tauranga
DIOCESAN NEWS & EVENTS
Our annual family camp weekend is set to kick off Friday 10 October early evening. Accommodation is being offered at Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park with most of our sessions being held onsite at St Marys, Seddon Street, Rotorua.
Discount codes are available to use thanks to generous donors. FULL will give you 100% off HALF will give you 50% off.
Our theme this year explores fostering and discerning vocations and gifts as part of family life - pilgrims of hope for the future! Price includes - planned activities; lunch, dinner, morning and afternoon tea on Saturday, morning tea and lunch on Sunday; Mothers wine and cheese night and Dads breakfast. Accomodation extra at heavily discounted rates.
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.