Sunday, 3 August 2025
18TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Questions for the Week:
FIRST READING: ECCLESIASTES 1:2,2:21-23
The author of Ecclesiastes speaks of the futility of an anxious heart and restless mind. What helps to ground you in your day-to-day living?
SECOND READING: COLOSSIANS 3:1-5,9-11
Paul encourages the Colossians to put to death the “old self” (bad behavior) and to live into the “new self” (life in Christ). What could you do this week to practice this “new self”?
GOSPEL: LUKE 12:13-21
Jesus tells the crowds the parable of the rich fool, warning against excessive material wealth. How do you balance your material needs with “what matters to God”?
©LPi
A Word from Fr Danny:
In today’s Gospel, someone from the crowd says to Our Lord, “Master, tell my brother to give me a share of our inheritance.” Doesn’t this remind us of Martha, who asked Our Lord to tell Mary to help her?
As with Martha, Jesus responds with affection, calling the man “My friend.” And similarly, He does not give a ruling based on human fairness. Instead, He points to a deeper law — the law of divine justice, which is inseparable from divine love.
This divine justice is about becoming truly rich in the sight of God. It means choosing to let go of our attachment to riches that can be divided, diminished, or lost, and instead striving for a wealth that grows the more we share it.
In short, “There are three things that last: faith, hope, and love — and the greatest of these is love” (1 Cor 13:13).
- Fr Danny
Common Good Foundation CARING SUNDAY 2025 APPEAL
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.
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, 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)
Talk | Sr Rebecca sasj
7pm | Chapel | Taupō
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
Sunday, 10 August: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5pm Saturday Vigil Mass, Tūrangi | 9am Mass, Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
8.30am | Chapel | Taupō
PACT | Preparation - Reconciliation
10.25am | Youth Den | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Monday, 11 August
Mass
7pm | Church | Taupō
Tuesday, 12 August
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, 13 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
Ave Connect | Rosary
7pm | Chapel | Taupō
Thursday, 14 August
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Purl Connect | Knitting Group
1pm | MacIntosh’s Place | Taupō
Endurance Connect | Men’s Group
7pm | Cafe | Taupō
Friday, 15 August
Mass
12pm | Church | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Holy Hour | Adoration, Confession & Benediction
6.30pm | Church | Taupō
Saturday, 16 August
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
9.30am | Taupō
Vigil Mass | 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5pm | Church | Tūrangi
Ministers for Sunday, 3 August
18th 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…
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.