6TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Questions for the Week:

FIRST READING: ECCLESIASTICUS 15:16-21

Sirach speaks of the human freedom to choose between good and evil and of God’s desire for us to act justly. What good could you do this week for a friend or family member?

SECOND READING: 1 CORINTHIANS 2:6-10

Paul teaches that God reveals His wisdom to us through the Holy Spirit. How might you be more open to listening to the Holy Spirit in your daily life?

GOSPEL: MATTHEW 5:17-37

Jesus offers stern warnings against breaking the commandments, holding grudges, committing adultery, divorcing your spouse, and falsifying oaths. Why do you think Jesus holds us to such high moral expectations?

©LPi

A Word from Fr Danny:

We may be tempted to think that Our Lord came to move beyond the Law, that he was not concerned with commandments or rule keeping. Yet in the heart of the Sermon on the Mount he gives his most sustained teaching on the relationship between the Gospel, his Good News, and the Law itself.

“Do not imagine that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have come not to abolish but to complete them… not one dot, not one little stroke, shall disappear from the Law until its purpose is achieved.”

Later, at the Last Supper, Christ gives us another unexpected teaching on the Law when he gives “a new commandment: love one another; just as I have loved you, you also must love one another.”

Does this destroy love and the freedom on which it is based? No. Our Lord does not diminish justice; he elevates it. On the Cross he draws it up into love, into charity, and reveals its fullest expression.

The Law finds its fulfilment not by lowering its demands, but by elevating our hearts. What the Law commands, grace makes possible. In Christ, the command to love becomes both obligation and gift.

- Fr Danny

Stations of the Cross led this week by our Indian Community

PARISH NEWS & EVENTS

Here’s what's happening

Sunday, 15 February: 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5pm Saturday Vigil Mass, Tūrangi | 9am Mass, Taupō

Sacrament of Penance
8.30am | Chapel | Taupō

Divine Mercy Chaplet
3pm | Chapel | Taupō

Monday, 16 February

Mass
7pm | Church | Taupō

Tuesday, 17 February

Mass
9am | Church | Taupō

Community Lunch
1pm | Cafe | Taupō

Interchurch Welfare Society Meeting
5pm | Cafe | Taupō

Junior Youth Group
6pm-7.15pm (Year 7&8) | Taupō (Weekly during school term)

Wednesday, 18 February | ASH WEDNESDAY

Mass
9.15am | Church | Taupō

Ave Connect | Rosary
11.30am | Church | Tūrangi

Mass | Tūrangi
12pm | Church | Tūrangi

Fair-Weather Gardeners
12pm - 3pm | Taupō

Mass
7pm | Church | Taupō

Thursday, 19 February

Mass
9am | Church | Taupō

Purl Connect | Knitting Group
1pm | Cafe | Taupō

Holy Hour | Adoration, Confession & Benediction
5.30pm | Church | Taupō

Endurance Connect | Men’s Group
7pm | Cafe | Taupō

Friday, 20 February

Mass
12pm | Church | Taupō

Divine Mercy Chaplet
3pm | Chapel | Taupō

Stations of the Cross | Led by our Indian Community
7pm | Church | Taupō

Lenten Reflection
7.30pm | Chapel | Taupō

Saturday, 21 February

Mass
9am | Church | Taupō

Sacrament of Penance
9.30am | Taupō

Vigil Mass
5pm | Church | Tūrangi

Sunday, 22 February: 1st Sunday of Lent
5pm Saturday Vigil Mass, Tūrangi | 9am Mass, Taupō

Sacrament of Penance
8.30am | Chapel | Taupō

Divine Mercy Chaplet
3pm | Chapel | Taupō

Monday, 23 February

Mass
7pm | Church | Taupō

Tuesday, 24 February

Mass
9am | Church | Taupō

Community Lunch
1pm | Cafe | Taupō

Junior Youth Group
6pm-7.15pm (Year 7&8) | Taupō (Weekly during school term)

Wednesday, 25 February

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, 26 February

Mass
9am | Church | Taupō

Purl Connect | Knitting Group
1pm | Cafe | Taupō

Holy Hour | Adoration, Confession & Benediction
5.30pm | Church | Taupō

Endurance Connect | Men’s Group
7pm | Cafe | Taupō

Friday, 27 February

Mass
12pm | Church | Taupō

Divine Mercy Chaplet
3pm | Chapel | Taupō

Stations of the Cross | Led by our Filipino Community
7pm | Church | Taupō

Lenten Reflection
7.30pm | Chapel | Taupō

Saturday, 28 February

Mass
9am | Church | Taupō

Sacrament of Penance
9.30am | Taupō

Parish to parish - Bed & breakfast book

Catholics throughout New Zealand and a few in Australia host Catholic in their homes. It is a wonderful way for Catholic to meet and enjoy the company of other Catholics. There is a contribution made of $50 for one person, and $30 for each additional guest per night. If you wish to purchase a book with the details of the hosts, the cost is $15. To order, contact Marie Anderson Phone 027 280 0611 Email marie.ian@xtra.co.nz

Collect your plates!

A hefty collection of plates and serving dishes has gathered in the church café. If you’ve been wondering where your favourite plate disappeared to, this could be your moment! Please take a quick look and reclaim anything that belongs to you. Any uncollected items will be donated to the local op shop after 22 February.

Thank you for helping us keep the café clutter-free!