Sunday, 26 May 2024
TRINITY SUNDAY
Jesus said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, make disciples of all the nations; baptise them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teach them to observe all the commands I gave you. And know that I am with you always; yes, to the end of time.’
Matthew 28: 18-20
Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD.
The tradition of dedicating the month of May to Mary, came about in the 13th century.
The link between Mary and the month of May became popular among the members of the Jesuit Order — by 1700 it had a firm hold among their students at the Roman College and a short time later it was publicly celebrated in the Gesu Church in Rome. From there it spread to the rest of the Church.
Each week in May, we will highlight one of the many titles of Mary.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
The tradition of Our Mother of Perpetual Help is traced back to 1495. The icon depicting Our Lady of perpetual Help was stolen from a Cretan monastery by a wine merchant a few years after its creation. It was brought to the church of St. Matthew in Rome. For 300 years, it resided at the church, and even survived the church’s destruction by Napoleon’s army in 1798.
88 years later, Pope Pius IX gave the icon to the Redemptorist congregation at the Church of Saint Alphonsus, where it remains today.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
The tradition of Our Mother of Perpetual Help is traced back to 1495. The icon depicting Our Lady of perpetual Help was stolen from a Cretan monastery by a wine merchant a few years after its creation. It was brought to the church of St. Matthew in Rome. For 300 years, it resided at the church, and even survived the church’s destruction by Napoleon’s army in 1798.
88 years later, Pope Pius IX gave the icon to the Redemptorist congregation at the Church of Saint Alphonsus, where it remains today.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help – Pray for us.
LIVE THE LITURGY
Inspiration of the Week
We are children of God, and as His children God shares with us a magnificent inheritance: suffering that becomes glory, fear that becomes strength, death that becomes life. With this mighty gift in our hearts, let us go confidently into the world.
Once I was at a meeting with representatives of various religions. On a coffee break, a man from another religion mused to me: "You know, with all our differences, all religions are really about being good people." | lowered my cappuccino and said as warmly as I could, "That's not what mine's about." His quizzical look begged for clarification. "Mine is about plunging into the life of God," | said.
Just before Jesus ascends into heaven, he commands the eleven apostles, "Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age." (Matthew 28:19-20).
The word "baptise" means, "to immerse in, to plunge into." It presupposes the use of water. But what does it mean to be immersed in God's name? In the Bible, God's name is identical to God Himself. So, to be baptised into water, using Jesus' formula, is to be plunged into the life of God. Said another way, it is to die with Jesus and rise with him as a member of his body.
THE TRINITY isn't a doctrine simply to accept and ponder. It's more like an ocean: a mystery into which we are baptized ... inserted, immersed, dunked, plunged. Baptism gives us power to live our lives as beloved children of God, patterned after Jesus himself, who is always with us, until the end of the ages. Hardly the same as being good people. Stranger, but much better.
Fr John Muir
QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK
Invite Parishioners to reflect on & respond to the Scriptures
FIRST READING
Moses taught the Israelites the best response we can give to God's fidelity and love is to keep His statues and commandments.
How do you respond to God's generosity in your life?
SECOND READING
Paul taught the Romans that as believers we are led by the Spirit of God.
Where do you sense God's Spirit leading your family?
GOSPEL
Jesus's final command to his followers is to make disciples of all nations and baptise them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
How can we encourage others to follow Jesus?
PARISH NEWS & EVENTS
Here’s what's happening this week
Sunday, 26 May: Trinity Sunday
5pm Saturday Vigil Mass, Tūrangi | 9am Mass, Taupō
Sunday, 26 May: PACT | Sacramental Preparation
After 9am Mass, Taupō
Sunday, 26 May: Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Tuesday, 28 May: Tuesday Community Lunch
1pm | Taupō (then weekly during school term)
Tuesday, 28 May: Youth Groups
6.30 pm – 8.00pm (Years 9 & 13) | Taupō (weekly during school term)
Wednesday, 29 May: Depth Charge Connect
10am | Dennis and Catherine Hancock’s place (weekly during school term)
Wednesday, 29 May: Ave Connect | Rosary
11.30am | Church | Tūrangi
7pm | Church | Taupō
Wednesday, 29 May: Alpha
7pm | Cafe & Faith Formation Centre
Thursday, 30 May: Purl Connect
1pm | Lesley McIntosh’s place
Thursday, 30 May: Endurance Connect | Men’s Group
7pm | Cafe (then weekly during school term)
Friday, 31 May: Divine Mercy
3pm | Taupō
Sunday, 2 June: Trinity Sunday
5pm Saturday Vigil Mass, Tūrangi | 9am Mass, Taupō
ANNIVERSARIES OF DEATH OF PARISHIONERS WHO DIED DURING THIS WEEK IN MAY
Condolences
To TERRY O’CONNOR & FAMILY at the death of RUTH, a wife, mother and grandmother who died suddenly on Thursday morning. Funeral details to follow.
Eternal Rest grant to Ruth, O Lord and let perpetual Light shine upon her.
Ministers for Sunday, 19 May
Taupō & Tūrangi
If you are not available for your rostered ministry, please find a substitute or make a swap with another minister. Thank you for your cooperation.
We’re Hiring | Office Administrator
Click on the image above to see the job description.
Monsignor Trevor
Wednesday | 7pm | Cafe. All are welcome.
Alpha | Wednesdays | 7pm | Cafe
DIOCESAN NEWS & EVENTS
INTERNATIONAL NEWS & EVENTS
Year of Prayer 2024
Ahead of the 2025 Jubilee, Pope Francis has inaugurated a Year of Prayer.
More information to follow.
Click the image above to go to the Jubilee Year website.
RETREATS
Retreats
Tyburn Monastery, Ngakuru &
Cluny Retreat Centre, Tauranga
PARISH SCHEDULE
Sunday Mass Schedule
Vigil Mass: Saturdays, 5pm | Tūrangi
Sunday Mass: Sunday, 9am | Taupō
Weekday Mass Schedule
Monday: 7pm | Taupō
Tuesday: 9am | Taupō
Wednesday: 12noon | Tūrangi
Thursday: 9am | Taupō
Friday: 12noon | Taupō
Saturday: 9am | Taupō
Public Holidays: 9am | Taupō
Confessions | Reconciliation | Penance
Wednesday: After Mass | Tūrangi
Saturday: 9.30am | Taupō
By appointment: Ring 07 378 7440 OR see Msgr Trevor in person
Adoration
Monday – Saturday: 30 minutes before Mass | Taupō
Regular Events
Anointing of the Sick Mass
2nd Wednesday of the month | 12noon | Tūrangi
2nd Friday of the month | 12noon | Taupō
Ave Connect | Rosary
Wednesdays 11.30am, Tūrangi | 7pm, Taupō
Community Lunch
Tuesdays | 1pm | Cafe
(weekly during school term)
Depth Charge Connect
Wednesdays | 10am | Dennis & Catherine Hancock’s place
(weekly during school term)
Divine Mercy
Fridays & Sundays | 3pm | Taupō
Endurance Connect
Thursdays | 7pm | Cafe
(weekly during school term)
Healers’ Connect | Care for the Sick & Housebound
2nd Tuesday of the month | after 9am Mass | Cafe
Movie Night
1st Friday of the month | 6pm | Taupō
(except during Lent)
Praise & Worship
3rd Friday of the month (except during Lent) | 6pm | Taupō
Prayer for Life
1st Sunday of the month | after Mass | Cafe
Purl Connect
Thursdays | 1.00 pm | Lesley Mac’s place
SVDP
2nd Thursday of the month | 5.30pm | Cafe
SVDP Lunch
2nd Friday of the month | after Mass | Cafe
Tim Tam Connect | Book Club
2nd Monday of the month | 10am | Cafe
Youth Groups
6.00 pm – 7.00pm (Years 7 & 8) | 7.00 pm – 7.30pm (dinner) | 7.30 pm – 8.45pm (Years 9 & 13) | Taupō
(weekly during school term)