Sunday, 23 November 2025
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE
Questions for the Week:
FIRST READING: 2 SAMUEL 5:1-3
The people of Israel recognized that David was a natural leader, and with the Lord’s blessing anointed him king of Israel. What do you think makes someone a good leader?
SECOND READING: COLOSSIANS 1:12-20
Paul offers to the Colossians a beautiful piece of poetry reflecting on how Jesus reconciled all things in heaven and on earth. Can you share a time when you were reconciled with a family member or friend?
GOSPEL: LUKE 23:35-43
Jesus assured the repentant criminal crucified next to him that he would be with him in paradise. Who might you offer words of comfort to this week?
©LPi
A Word from Fr Danny:
Christ the King is a glorious title for today’s Solemnity, but the coronation presented by the Church is Calvary, and the throne is the Cross. The contrast goes further: normally, a king would not speak with a commoner at a coronation. Yet here Our Lord goes further still and speaks with a convicted criminal, though perhaps, in Christ’s eyes, he is high indeed.
Scripture tells us that “Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,” and the good thief says to the other, “Have you no fear of God at all?” He then turns to our Lord and says, “Jesus, remember me.” While others present called Him “the Christ” or “the Chosen One” in a mocking way, he had the wisdom to address Him by the intimate name “Jesus.” This is true fear of the Lord and true wisdom: even in the midst of deep suffering and the consequences of personal sin, to call out to Christ with the intimate plea, “Jesus, remember me.” Are we that wise?
- Fr Danny
PARISH NEWS & EVENTS
Here’s what's happening
Sunday, 23 November: Christ the King
5pm Saturday Vigil Mass, Tūrangi | 9am Mass, Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
8.30am | Chapel | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Chapel | Taupō
Monday, 24 November
Mass
7pm | Church | Taupō
Tuesday, 25 November
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) ALPHA YOUTH | Taupō (Weekly during school term)
Wednesday, 26 November
Depth Charge Connect
10am | Hancock’s Place | Taupo
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, 27 November
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Purl Connect | Knitting Group
1pm | Cafe | Taupō
Endurance Connect | Men’s Group
7pm | Cafe | Taupō
Friday, 28 November
Mass
12pm | Church | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Chapel | Taupō
Holy Hour | Adoration, Confession & Benediction
6.30pm | Church | Taupō
Saturday, 29 November
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
9.30am | Taupō
Vigil Mass
5pm | Church | Tūrangi
Sunday, 30 November: 1st Sunday of Advent
5pm Saturday Vigil Mass, Tūrangi | 9am Mass, Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
8.30am | Chapel | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Chapel | Taupō
Monday, 1 December
Advent Retreat | with Fr Richard Shortall SJ
10am | Chapel | Taupō
TimTam Connect | Bookclub
10am | Cafe | Taupō
Mass
7pm | Church | Taupō
Advent Retreat | with Fr Richard Shortall SJ
7.30pm | Chapel | Taupō
Tuesday, 2 December
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Advent Retreat | with Fr Richard Shortall SJ
10am | Chapel | 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) ALPHA YOUTH | Taupō (Weekly during school term)
Advent Retreat | with Fr Richard Shortall SJ
7.30pm | Chapel | Taupō
Wednesday, 3 December
Advent Retreat | with Fr Richard Shortall SJ
10am | Chapel | 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
Advent Retreat | with Fr Richard Shortall SJ
7.30pm | Chapel | Taupō
Thursday, 4 December
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Advent Retreat | with Fr Richard Shortall SJ
10am | Chapel | Taupō
Purl Connect | Knitting Group
1pm | Cafe | Taupō
Advent Retreat | with Fr Richard Shortall SJ
7.30pm | Chapel | Taupō
Friday, 5 December
Advent Retreat | with Fr Richard Shortall SJ
10am | Chapel | Taupō
Mass
12pm | Church | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Chapel | Taupō
Holy Hour | Adoration, Confession & Benediction
6.30pm | Church | Taupō
Advent Retreat | with Fr Richard Shortall SJ
7.30pm | Chapel | Taupō
Saturday, 6 December
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
9.30am | Taupō
Ministers for Sunday, 23 November
Christ the King
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
Are you a single man who yearns to follow Him as one of His priests?
Come - join Bishop Richard as he, Fr Adam and Fr Isaac lead a retreat to help you discern your vocation. Friday 5th December - Sunday 7th December, Cluny Retreat Centre.
Contact the Vocations team for expressions of interest, questions and registration: vocations@cdh.org.nz
Topics that may be discussed:
How can I be sure that God is calling me to be a priest?
Celibacy: is this something that Jesus is asking of me?
What are some of the joys and challenges of life as a priest?
What does daily life as a priest look like?
I don't want to end up lonely, can I have community; brotherhood; affection; and love as a priest?
What does the journey of discerning a vocation to the priesthood involve?
Participants may have their own questions to discuss also.
Retreats
Tyburn Monastery, Ngakuru &
Cluny Retreat Centre, Tauranga
DIOCESAN NEWS & EVENTS
“As we draw near the end of the Jubilee Year in January 2026, Te Kupenga Catholic Theological College is offering its last webinar for the year “Reflections on Jubilee 2025-Pilgrims of Hope” with Fadi Yalda, Lecturer in Biblical Studies.
This webinar is on Wednesday, 26 November 5:00-6:00pm via Zoom. Fee is $20.
To register, go to www.tekupenga.ac.nz/webinar2025 “
END OF YEAR SAMOAN MASS
Sunday 30th November 2025, 4PM - 8PM
St Columba’s Church, 50 Rifle Range Road, Dinsdale
Please bring a plate of food to share
Contact person - Daphne M Godinet #022 395 5734
INTERNATIONAL NEWS & EVENTS
Click the image above to go to the Jubilee Year website.