Sunday, 24 August 2025
21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Questions for the Week:
FIRST READING: ISAIAH 66:18-21
Isaiah reveals to us God’s plan to gather and unite all His people and witness His glory in the age to come. What are you hoping for in the future?
SECOND READING: HEBREWS 12:5-7,11-13
The author of Hebrews offers words of encouragement for community members struggling and discouraged in their faith. Is there a friend or co-worker you could look to support this week?
GOSPEL: LUKE 13:22-30
Jesus speaks to the crowds of the dire consequences of rejecting his call to salvation. What could be some effective ways to bring others to faith in Jesus?
©LPi
A Word from Fr Danny:
“I do not know where you come from” (Lk 13:25) are sobering words to hear from Christ in response to our knocking and saying, “We once ate and drank in your company; you taught in our streets.” The point is clear: it is not enough to want Christ merely for what he can do for us. We must recognise that our very being has its origin in God. Christ invites us to see that we are one with him, for both he and we have the Father as our source. For the Son, this means eternal generation—begotten, not made. For us, it means being created in a gratuitous act of divine love. The difference is infinite, yet there remains an analogy of origin. Only when we discover the Father as our source do our words about being taught, eating and drinking with Christ find their true fulfilment in the Eucharistic mystery.
- Fr Danny
In the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy (2016), Pope Francis appointed Missionaries of Mercy for all corners of the earth. Our diocese is fortunate to have Fr Richard Shortall SJ who, with the unanimous support of our clergy, has made himself available to 'be a presence' of mercy and HOPE throughout this Jubilee year. Fr Shortall will be available
Tuesday 2nd September:
St Patricks 10am-12.15pm, 4pm-5.30pm
Wednesday 3rd September :
St Patricks 9am-10am
St Joseph the Worker 12.45pm-3pm
Thursday 4th September:
St Patricks 10am-5.30pm
A signup sheet is set up in the foyer with the times available for our Church’s. Simply place a tick (no names) next to the time you wish to sit with Fr Shortall and ensure you turn up in the allotted time. Further information can be found on the flyer in our foyer, and through this link.
🔥 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, 24 August: 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
5pm Saturday Vigil Mass, Tūrangi | 9am Mass, Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
8.30am | Chapel | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Monday, 25 August
Mass
7pm | Church | Taupō
Tuesday, 26 August
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Community Lunch
1pm | Cafe | Taupō
Youth Group
6pm-7.15pm (Year 7&8) | Taupō (Weekly during school term)
NO Senior Youth Group (Year 9-13) | Taupō (Resuming next term)
Wednesday, 27 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, 28 August
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Purl Connect | Knitting Group
1pm | MacIntosh’s Place | Taupō
Endurance Connect | Men’s Group
7pm | Cafe | Taupō
Friday, 29 August
Mass
12pm | Church | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Holy Hour | Adoration, Confession & Benediction
6.30pm | Church | Taupō
Saturday, 30 August
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
9.30am | Taupō
Sunday, 31 August: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
5pm Saturday Vigil Mass, Tūrangi | 9am Mass, Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
8.30am | Chapel | Taupō
PACT - Preparation | Confirmation
10.25am | Chapel/Youth Den | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Monday, 1 September
Tim Tam Connect | Book Club
10am | Church | Taupō
Mass
7pm | Church | Taupō
Tuesday, 2 September
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Community Lunch
1pm | Cafe | Taupō
Youth Group
6pm-7.15pm (Year 7&8) | Taupō (Weekly during school term)
NO Senior Youth Group (Year 9-13) | Taupō (Resuming next term)
Wednesday, 3 September
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
Burning Questions
7.30pm | Chapel | Taupō
Thursday, 4 September
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Purl Connect | Knitting Group
1pm | MacIntosh’s Place | Taupō
Endurance Connect | Men’s Group
7pm | Cafe | Taupō
Friday, 5 September
Mass
12pm | Church | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Holy Hour | Adoration, Confession & Benediction
6.30pm | Church | Taupō
Saturday, 6 September
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
9.30am | Taupō
Vigil Mass | 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
5pm | Church | Tūrangi
Ministers for Sunday, 24 August
21st 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
Join us for this special time of FORMATION and ENCOUNTER at...
CALLED to LEAD - A weekend Retreat for All Men!
When : 7pm Fri 10 Oct to 3pm Sun 12 Oct Venue: Chosen Valley Christian Camp, Ararimu , Auckland
Retreat Director: Mike Lobo, Attending Priest: Fr Carl Telford SM, Keynote Speaker: Bill McElhinney
Praise and Worship: Jeffery Nathan and Peoples Worship Ministry
Cost: $175pp includes GREAT FOOD and Accomodation.
Follow the link below OR Scan the QR Code OR contact Mike Lobo (021) 2809285 or Jerome Hardy (027) 2334380
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.