Sunday, 10 August 2025
19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Questions for the Week:
FIRST READING: WISDOM 18:6-9
The Book of Wisdom speaks of having faith and courage in the knowledge of God’s providence. What do you pray for God to provide for you and your family?
SECOND READING: HEBREWS 11:1-2,8-19
Hebrews cites Abraham as the model of faith and trust in the Lord. Who would you hold up today as a role model for our faith?
GOSPEL: LUKE 12:32-48
Jesus teaches the disciples to be vigilant and prudent with the gifts God has given to each of us. What are some of your gifts that you share with others?
©LPi
A Word from Fr Danny:
Pope John Paul II began his pontificate with the words: “Do not be afraid. Open wide the doors for Christ.” In saying this, he was not proclaiming anything new—for Christ Himself says in today’s Gospel: “There is no need to be afraid.” But do we truly take the words of Christ seriously?
What drives out fear? One might try to ignore it with a kind of naïve optimism—a Pollyanna approach. Or one can take the Pope’s advice to heart: “Do not be afraid to welcome Christ and accept His power.”
It is Christ’s power that drives out fear. It is Christ’s power that gives us the courage not only to follow Him, but to do so joyfully, even in the face of the challenges and hardships that inevitably come.
And this power of Christ comes to us in the sacraments—through the priesthood in the Sacrament of Holy Orders, which, as the Catechism says #1551, “communicates a ‘sacred power’ which is none other than that of Christ.”
- 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.
🔥 Burning Questions 🔥
Wrestling with faith? Confused about Church teachings or traditions? You’re not alone — and no question is too big or too small.
Each week, Fr Danny will tackle the questions people are really asking.
🗓 Starts Wed 13 Aug
🕢 7:30 PM
📍 St Patrick’s Church
❓ Submit your questions in the foyer or online 👈
Come with curiosity. Leave with something to think about.
PARISH NEWS & EVENTS
Here’s what's happening
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)
NO SENIOR YOUTH GROUP TONIGHT, resumes again next week.
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
Burning Questions
7.30pm | 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 | Tūrangi | The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
9am | Church | Tūrangi
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
Sunday, 17 August: 20th 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, 18 August
Mass
7pm | Church | Taupō
Tuesday, 19 August
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Community Lunch
1pm | Cafe | Taupō
Interchurch Welfare Society Meeting
5pm | 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, 20 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
Burning Questions
7.30pm | Chapel | Taupō
Thursday, 21 August
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Purl Connect | Knitting Group
1pm | MacIntosh’s Place | Taupō
St Vincent de Paul Meeting
5pm | Cafe | Taupō
Endurance Connect | Men’s Group
7pm | Cafe | Taupō
Friday, 22 August
Mass
12pm | Church | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Holy Hour | Adoration, Confession & Benediction
6.30pm | Church | Taupō
Saturday, 23 August
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
9.30am | Taupō
Vigil Mass | 21th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5pm | Church | Tūrangi
Ministers for Sunday, 10 August
19th 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.