Sunday, 27 July 2025
17TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Questions for the Week:
FIRST READING: GENESIS 18:20-32
Abraham questions God about how He passes judgment on people. What questions do you have for the Lord?
SECOND READING: COLOSSIANS 2:12-14
Paul teaches the believers in Colossae that through his cross and resurrection from the dead, Jesus united Jews and Gentiles by their shared faith in him. How does your faith in Jesus bring you closer to others?
GOSPEL: LUKE 11:1-13
Jesus encourages his disciples to be persistent and bold in praying to God. Can you think of a time when God answered a bold prayer from you?
©LPi
A Word from Fr Danny:
Today we hear Luke’s version of the Our Father. It’s good to remember that the Our Father is our prayer, not Christ’s—after all, he could never pray, “forgive us our sins.”
If the Our Father is our prayer, then what is the prayer that Jesus prays to the Father? Surely it is the Cross—the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass—where Our Lord eternally offers himself to the Father.
And notice where the Our Father is placed in the Mass: it comes right after the great doxology, Through him, and with him, and in him, and just before we receive Holy Communion. It stands between Christ offering himself to the Father and our receiving that same Christ into ourselves.
In this way, Christ surrounds our Our Father. He is the one who gives our prayer its power, because without his command, we would never dare to call God “Our Father.”
- Fr Danny
Common Good Foundation CARING SUNDAY 2025 APPEAL is 26/27th July!
Giving to the Caring Sunday Appeal means that you are making it possible for groups across our Diocese to serve the most vulnerable. The Common Good Foundation [Catholic Care in Action] gives grants to a range of groups and organisations including groups that offer counselling and social work, serve the homeless and in need at foodbanks, deliver powerful parish-based initiatives, and many more different whānau-centered programmes that enable families to thrive. Donate today by grabbing an envelope from your church foyer or contact Caroline at admin@commongood.org.nz or donate online at www.commongood.org.nz
How do we really reach young people? How do we work together in mission?
If you've ever wrestled with these questions, then you won't want to miss this.
We’re thrilled to welcome Deacon Bob Rice — professor of catechetics at Franciscan University of Steubenville and a global leader in Catholic youth ministry — for two unmissable events at the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary, August 4th and 5th.
These are free events, but for catering and resource purposes please RSVP your interest at: tinyurl.com/bobricenz
Talk One: "Reaching Young People in Parishes and Ministries"
Monday 4 August | 6:00–9:00pm
For parish and ministry leaders, school leaders, and anyone passionate about the future of the Church.
We’ll begin with dinner at 6pm, and the talk will kick off at 7pm with some beverages — engaging, practical, and interactive, with time for Q&A. From staff, to seasoned leaders, to a new parishioner sitting in the pew on Sunday, if you care about young people and wonder how we invite them into faith and mission, this night is for you.
Talk Two: "United in Mission"
Tuesday 5 August | 9:00–11:00am
For clergy, parish staff, diocesan teams, and Catholic school staff.
We’ll begin with Mass at 9am, followed by morning tea and an empowering session on what it really means to be united in one mission. He’ll share how a shared mission can bring clarity, collaboration, and renewed purpose to our parishes, schools, and diocesan ministries and how everyone shares in that mission.
PARISH NEWS & EVENTS
Here’s what's happening
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
Jubilee Year | Pilgrams of Hope Presentation
7.30pm | 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
Parish Movie Night | The World’s Fastest Indian
6.30pm | Cafe | Taupō
Sunday, 3 August: 18th 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
Eucharistic Minister Refresher
After Mass | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Monday, 4 August
Tim Tam Connect | Bookclub
10am | Cafe | Taupō
Mass
7pm | Church | Taupō
Monday Cafe
7.30pm | Cafe | Taupō
Tuesday, 5 August
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, 6 August
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
Mahjong Connect
1pm | Cafe | Taupō
Ave Connect | Rosary
7pm | Chapel | Taupō
Thursday, 7 August
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Purl Connect | Knitting Group
1pm | MacIntosh’s Place | Taupō
Endurance Connect | Men’s Group
7pm | Cafe | Taupō
Friday, 8 August
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, 9 August
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
9.30am | Taupō
Vigil Mass | 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5pm | Church | Tūrangi
Ministers for Sunday, 27 July
17th 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.
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.
COMING UP…
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.