Sunday, 14 September 2025
THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
Questions for the Week:
FIRST READING: NUMBERS 21:4-9
In their desert wanderings, the Israelites learned that repentance leads to healing. What needs healing in your life?
SECOND READING: PHILIPPIANS 2:6-11
Paul taught the Philippians that the humility and obedience of Jesus — even to the point of death by crucifixion — led to Jesus’ exaltation. When have you been challenged to be humble and obedient?
GOSPEL: JOHN 3:13-17
Jesus reveals to Nicodemus that his death on the cross would lead believers to eternal life and save the world. What have you been taught about the meaning of the cross?
©LPi
A Word from Fr Danny:
On this Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, we hear: “No one has gone up to heaven except the one who came down from heaven.” There is an idea in Catholic theology called Exitus and Reditus—meaning that all things come forth from God and that all things are ordered back to God. Christ exemplifies this in His birth, death, Resurrection, and Ascension. We are called to follow Him on this journey of life in faith. For us, we certainly come from God, as the Church teaches that our spiritual souls are created immediately—that is, directly by God. Yet our return to God is hindered by sin. We can therefore think of the Cross as the ladder of our return. St. Rose of Lima, quoted in the Catechism #618, said: “Apart from the Cross there is no other ladder by which we may get to heaven.” For this reason, it is a praiseworthy practice to have a crucifix prominently placed in our homes, where it can be honoured and exalted
- Fr Danny
Discover why the Family Is the Sanctuary of Life
Join international speaker, Fr. Shenan Boquet for engaging and informative presentations unpacking how God’s plan for marriage and life are the foundation of a flourishing society. Come and be inspired to see how living your faith can transform our world. All welcome!
Wednesday 17 September – The Family as the Pillar of Society
Thursday 18 September - How to Accompany the Vulnerable, Aged, and Dying
St Patrick’s Church, 88 Acacia Bay Rd, Taupo, 6pm - 9pm
For more info contact Simon Archer 021 400 729 FLI.ORG.NZ/PROLIFE-SPEAKING-TOUR-2025
PARISH NEWS & EVENTS
Here’s what's happening
Sunday, 14 September: The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
5pm Saturday Vigil Mass, Tūrangi | 9am Mass, Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
8.30am | Chapel | Taupō
PACT | Confirmation Preparation
After 9am Mass | Chapel & Youth Den | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Monday, 15 September
Mass
7pm | Church | Taupō
Tuesday, 16 September
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Community Lunch | Last one for the term
1pm | Cafe | Taupō
Interchurch Welfare Society Meeting
5pm | Cafe | Taupō
Youth Group | Last one for the term
6pm-7.15pm (Year 7&8) | Taupō (Weekly during school term)
NO Senior Youth Group (Year 9-13) | Taupō (Resuming next term)
Wednesday, 17 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
Fr Shenan Boquet | The Family as the Pillar of Society
6pm | Mass | Taupō
7pm | Presentation | Taupō
Thursday, 18 September
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Purl Connect | Knitting Group
1pm | MacIntosh’s Place | Taupō
Fr Shenan Boquet | How to Accompany the Vulnerable, Aged & Dying
6pm | Mass | Taupō
7pm | Presentation | Taupō
Friday, 19 September
Mass
12pm | Church | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Holy Hour | Adoration, Confession & Benediction
6.30pm | Church | Taupō
Saturday, 20 September
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
9.30am | Taupō
Vigil Mass | 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5pm | Church | Tūrangi
Sunday, 21 September: 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5pm Saturday Vigil Mass, Tūrangi | 9am Mass, Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
8.30am | Chapel | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Monday, 22 September
Mass
7pm | Church | Taupō
Tuesday, 23 September
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Wednesday, 24 September
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, 25 September
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Friday, 26 September
Mass
12pm | Church | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Holy Hour | Adoration, Confession & Benediction
6.30pm | Church | Taupō
Saturday, 27 September
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
9.30am | Taupō
Ministers for Sunday, 14 September
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
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.