Sunday, 14 June 2026
11TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
REFLECT & PRAY
A Word from Fr Danny:
It is striking that when Christ summons the twelve disciples, He does not begin with encouragement. He gives them authority and power over unclean spirits and over every kind of disease. Then He commands them, “Proclaim that the kingdom of heaven is at hand; cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons.” All of this takes place before the Last Supper, before the Cross, before the Resurrection.
But did they actually do it? In the Gospel of Matthew, we are shown something sobering. Faced with a possessed boy, the disciples fail. They cannot cast out the demon. They ask Christ, “Why were we unable to cast it out?” His answer is direct: “Because you have little faith.”
That should stop us. If we call ourselves Christians and this does not challenge us, if we do not experience our faith as alive and active, then we should ask: do I truly believe? If the answer is uncertain, we must ask God to increase our faith. The Apostles were sent before the Cross; we live after it. The graces of the Cross are given to us, especially in the sacraments, to offer us real help. Faith is not an idea. It must be lived in prayer, in reverent Communion, in honest Confession, in patience, in resisting sin, and in turning to God for help.
- Fr Danny
Questions for the Week:
FIRST READING: EXODUS 19:2-6
God reveals to Moses His intention to make Israel a “treasured possession among all the peoples…a kingdom of priests, a holy nation.” Have you ever received an incredible gift you never saw coming?
SECOND READING: ROMANS 5:6-11
Paul teaches us that as believers, we have been reconciled to God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Can you think of a time when you reconciled with a friend or family member?
GOSPEL: MATTHEW 9:36-10:8
Jesus commissioned his 12 Apostles to carry on his missionary work of healing the sick and exorcising unclean spirits. Do you have a sense of mission for your life?
©LPi
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
Those whose anniversaries occur this week:
Alapati Teki, Moana Harmer, Marie Clarke, Catherine Cowper-Smith, Gina Batuto, Betsyn Johns, Mathew Forsyth, Marie Riordan.
POPE LEO MONTHLY PRAYER INTENTION: JUNE ‘FOR THE VALUE OF SPORTS’’
Let us pray for sports to be an instrument of peace, encounter and dialogue among cultures and nations; may they promote the values of respect, solidarity and personal growth.
PARISH NEWS
HOLY HOUR | THURSDAYS AT 5.30PM
You are warmly invited to spend a quiet hour with the Lord. A Holy Hour is a simple, prayerful time in the presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament — a space for silence, reflection, and peace. Fr Danny will be available for Confession, a wonderful opportunity to encounter the love and mercy of Jesus in this sacrament. Whether you come regularly or have never experienced a Holy Hour before, all are welcome. Come and encounter the love and mercy of Jesus. Thursdays 5.30pm St Patrick’s Church Taupō.
CONNECT GROUPS
We have lots of small groups that you can connect with! Do you like movies, gardening or knitting? Want to deepen your prayer life or learn more about the Catholic Faith? Groups for men, women and youth - we want everyone to experience the joy of belonging to our vibrant community! Check out the Connect Group Display in the church foyer in Taupō for details.
ALPHA IS BACK THIS WEEK
A reminder for those who have been doing Alpha that it is back on this week, Thursday 18th June 7pm.
MASS | SYRO-MALABAR HOLY QURBANA
Syro-Malabar Holy Qurbana will be offered at St Patrick’s Church Taupō 6.30pm Friday 26th June. All welcome.
JOIN US THIS WEEK
Sunday, 14 June: 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5pm Saturday Vigil Mass, Tūrangi | 9am Mass, Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
8.30am | Chapel | Taupō
PACT | Confirmation Session 1
Starts at 9am Mass | Church | Taupō
Divine Mercy Chaplet
3pm | Chapel | Taupō
Monday, 15 June
Mass
7pm | Church | Taupō
Tuesday, 16 June
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Community Lunch
1pm | Cafe | Taupō
Interchurch Welfare Society Meeting
5pm | Cafe | Taupō
Youth Group | Yrs 7-9
6pm | Youth Den | Taupō
St Patrick’s Young Adults | Ages 14-20
7.15pm | Old Presbytery Building | Taupō
Wednesday, 17 June
Depth Charge Connect
10am | Hancock’s Place | Taupō
Rosary | Tūrangi
11.30am | Church | Tūrangi
Mass | Tūrangi
12noon | Church | Tūrangi
Fair-Weather Gardeners
12pm - 3pm | Taupō
St Vincent de Paul Meeting
5pm | Cafe | Taupō
Ave Connect | Rosary
7pm | Chapel | Taupō
Thursday, 18 June
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Purl Connect | Knitting Group
1pm | Lesley McIntosh’s Place | Taupō
Holy Hour | Adoration, Reconciliation & Benediction
5.30pm | Church | Taupō
Endurance Connect | Men’s Group
7pm | Presbytery Building | Taupō
Alpha
7pm | Cafe & Chapel | Taupō
Friday, 19 June
Mass
12noon | Church | Taupō
Divine Mercy
3pm | Chapel | Taupō
Saturday, 20 June
Mass
9am | Church | Taupō
Sacrament of Penance
9.30am | Chapel | Taupō
Ministers for Sunday, 14 June
11TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Taupō
Tūrangi
THIS WEEK….
UPCOMING
RETREATS
Retreats
Tyburn Monastery, Ngakuru &
Cluny Retreat Centre, Tauranga
DIOCESAN NEWS & EVENTS
RELIC TOUR OF ST CARLO ACUTIS - ROTORUA
A major first-class relic of Saint Carlo Acutis, travelling from Assisi in Italy, will visit Rotorua from June 14–16 as part of the national pilgrimage across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Saint Carlo Acutis, the Church’s first millennial saint, continues to inspire young people throughout the world through his love of the Eucharist.
Public opportunities include Mass, adoration, veneration of relic, reconciliation, evening talks and a special Diocesan Youth Mass.
CARMELITE CHAPEL REBUILD
The Carmelite Sisters in Christchurch are fundraising to rebuild their public chapel. Visit their webpage to view videos and find out more: https://christchurchcarmel.org.nz/chapel-rebuild.html. If you would like to contribute to this appeal, they would be very grateful.
Account Name: The Discalced Carmelite Nuns (Christchurch) Charitable Trust. Account Number: 03-1592-0216044-001
ACTIV8 PROLIFE YOUTH CAMP IS BACK!
Join us in Ngāruawāhia from 14–17 July for four action-packed days of engaging teaching, thoughtful discussions, and vibrant community! Learn how to speak up for the voiceless with clarity and confidence, dive deep into pro-life apologetics, build friendships, and discover your unique role in building a culture of life in NZ. Spaces are limited - Register at www.activ8nz.org
The Holy Spirit has gifted each of us with unique charisms (spiritual gifts) for the service of others and the mission of the Church. Called and Gifted is a prayerful and practical workshop helping participants discern how God may be inviting them to use these gifts in everyday life.
📅 Saturday 25 July
📍 St Mary Immaculate Church, Tauranga
For details and registrations visit: www.cdh.org.nz/events