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PARISH CALENDAR 2021
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ADMINISTRATION CALENDAR
Parish Calendar
Each year we publish our Parish Calendar (this booklet) which
contains all our major events, dates, feasts and festivals. A small
number of printed copies are available in church foyers; it will also
be made available digitally via the parish app and the parish
website
1 February 2021.
Financial Accountability
The following will be published and presented to the parish: tax
receipts (Planned Giving) for the previous tax year | End of Year
Report for the 2020 nancial year | Budget 2021 – as required by
the Diocese
As soon after 31 March 2021 as is possible.
Planned Giving Programme
The following will run concurrently with the above: distribution
of new planned giving envelopes | encouragement for 2
parishioners not on the planned giving programme to join |
encourage those who use the envelope system to change to
Automatic Payments
As soon after 31 March 2021 as is possible.
Safeguarding
The National Of ce for Professional Standards (NOPS) responds
to complaints of abuse involving clergy and members of religious
congregations, and oversees the Church’s safeguarding policies
and practices
The Parish is committed to ensuring the safeguarding of our
children and vulnerable adults
See the church noticeboards.
Our Parish Calendar 2021 | published 1 February |
updated 2 March
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CONNECT GROUPS CALENDAR
Ave Connect Rosary
Every Wednesday we gather in our churches in Taupo and
Turangi to pray the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin of
Mary.
Wednesdays: 12noon|Turangi & 7.00pm Taupō
Caritas Connect
This is a study and re ection of the Caritas Aotearoa New
Zealand’s Lenten programme.
Wednesdays: 10am|Taupō
CFC Connect
Couples for Christ (CFC) is a support group for married couples.
Wednesdays: 12noon|Turangi & 7.00pm|Taupō
Depth Charge Connect Faith Formation
Using audio visual study resources Depth Charge Connect offers
3 the opportunity to delve into, and discuss with others, different
aspects of our Catholic Faith.
Wednesdays (during term time): 10.00am|Dennis &
Catherine Hancock’s place
Divine Mercy Connect Chaplet
Every Friday this group gathers to pray the Divine Mercy
Chaplet.
Fridays: 3.00pm|Taupō
Endurance Connect Men’s Group
The men of the parish gather to look at our faith and spiritual
growth from a man’s perspective.
Thursdays (during term time): 7.00pm|The Den|Taupō
Healers Connect Ministers to the Sick
We have a committed team of ministers who visit the sick and/or
house bound who wish to receive Holy Communion. Once a
month the team meets for prayer and formation.
1st Tuesday of the month|10.00am|Sandra Johns’ place.
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Rangatahi Connect Youth Groups
Our parish offers two youth groups: one for Years 7 & 8 students;
one for Years 9 and above
An appointment for a youth minister is still pending.
Rourou Connect Tuesday Community Lunch
An opportunity for Food, Fellowship & Faith.
Tuesdays of the Year from 9 February 2021|1.00pm|Taupō
Word On Fire Connect Following the Call of Christ
During Lent we are offering a group re ection based on Bishop
Robert Barron’s series, Following the Call of Christ
Begins Wednesday, 24 February, 6.00pm|The Cafe|Taupō
Word On Fire Connect Unlocking the Mystery
of the Bible
This is an introductory course on how to pray with the Bible.
Begins Wednesday, tba|The Cafe|Taupō
Whanau Connect Family Support
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This group is offered as a support for families. It is organised by
families for families
3rd Sunday of the month
Rourou Connect – Our Tuesday Community Lunch
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DEVOTIONS CALENDAR
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
An opportunity is available Monday–Saturday to spend time in
prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.
Mondays–Saturdays: 30 minutes before Mass| Taupō
Ave Connect Rosary
Every Wednesday we gather in our churches in Taupo and
Turangi to pray the Rosary.
Wednesdays: 12noon|Turangi & 7.00pm| Taupō
Mercy Connect Divine Mercy Chaplet
Every Friday we gather to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
Fridays: 3.00pm|Taupō
Stations of the Cross Lent
Different communities in the parish are invited to lead the
Stations of the Cross for the six weeks of Lent.
5 Begins Friday, 19 February, 700pm|Taupō
Begins Wednesday, 24 February, 11.30am|Turangi
May Month of Mary
During May we will be focussing on the place and role of Our
Lady in the Church.
October Month of Mary
During October we will be focussing on the place and role of Our
Lady in the Church.
Ave Connect – Praying the Rosary
EVANGELISATION CALENDAR
Rourou Connect Tuesday Community Lunch
An opportunity for Food, Fellowship & Faith.
Tuesdays of the Year from 9 February 2021|1.00pm|Taupō
Catholics Come Home for Easter
This is a gentle and informal re-entry to the Church
Wednesday, 31 March 2021, 6.00pm|Taupō
Easter Street Evangelisation
Come and join us as we promote the call of Pope Francis and the
Church to make Christ to people who do not yet know him
Saturday, 27 March 2021|11.00am – 12 noon|Taupō
Missionary Month Street Evangelisation
Come and join us as we promote the call of Pope Francis and the
Church to make Christ to people who do not yet know him
Saturday, 23 October 2021 | 11.00am–noon | Taupō
Missionary Sunday 6
During October we will be highlighting the work of MissioNZ, an
agency of the New Zealand Bishop that promotes the work of
missionaries around the world
Sunday, 24 October 2021 | 9.00am
Christmas Street Evangelisation
Come and join us as we sing Christmas Carols in the Taupō CBD
Saturday, 18 December 2021|11.00am – 12 noon|Taupō
Catholics Come Home for Christmas
This is a gentle and informal re-entry to the Church
Wednesday, 22 December 2021, 6.00pm | Taupō
Books for Christmas
This is a Dynamic Catholic initiative. This year’s book is, “I heard
God Laugh” by Matthew Kelly
Christmas Masses, 25 December 2021 | Taupō & Turangi
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FAITH FORMATION CALENDAR
ALPHA
An 10 week programme learning about the Christianity. Food,
video presentation followed by discussion
Starts in the week beginning 3 May|dates tba|Taupō
A second course will begin in Term Three|dates tba|
Taupō
Caritas Connect
This is a study and re ection of the Caritas Aotearoa New
Zealand’s Lenten programme.
Wednesdays: 10am|Taupō
Depth Charge Connect Faith Formation
During media old and new to plumb the depths of our Catholic
Faith.
Wednesdays (during term time): 10.00am| Hancock’s
place
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Interested in becoming a Catholic? This is for you! Our RCIA
programme follows on from Alpha
Dates tba|Taupō
Word On Fire Connect Following the Call of Christ
During Lent we are offering a group re ection based on Bishop
Robert Barron’s series, Following the Call of Christ.
Begins Wednesday, 4 March, 6.00pm|The Cafe|Taupō
Word On Fire Connect Unlocking the Mystery
of the Bible
This is an introductory course on how to read the Bible.
Begins Wednesday, tba|The Cafe|Taupō
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FEASTS & FESTIVALS CALENDAR
St Niño Patron Saint of the Philippines
This Feast will be transferred to January
Sunday, 17 January 2021|Taupō & Turangi
St Patrick Patron Saint of the St Patrick’s Church, Taupō
This Feast will be transferred to the Sunday nearest 17 March
Sunday, 14 March 2021|Taupō & Turangi
St Peter Chanel Patron Saint of the Diocese of Hamilton
This Feast will be transferred to the Sunday nearest 28 April.
Sunday, 25 April 2021|Taupō & Turangi
St Joseph the Worker Patron Saint of the St Joseph the
Worker Church, Turangi
This Feast will be transferred to the Sunday nearest 1 May.
Sunday, 2 May 2021|Taupō & Turangi
Pentecost Sunday Birth of the Church
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Celebrating the Birth of the Churc
Sunday, 23 May 2021|Taupō & Turangi
St Thomas the Apostle Patron Saint of India
This Feast will be transferred to the Sunday nearest 7 July.
Sunday, 4 July 2021|Taupō & Turangi
St Vincent de Paul Patron Saint of SVDP Society
This Feast will be transferred to the Sunday nearest 27 September.
Sunday, 26 September 2021|Taupō & Turangi
Missionaries Feast & Festival
Celebrating New Zealand Missionaries Past & Present
24 October 2021 | Taupō & Turangi
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LITURGICAL CALENDAR
Ash Wednesday The Season of Lent begins
Wednesday, 17 February
Lent Reconciliation Service
Prepare well for Easter by celebrating the Sacrament of
Reconciliation (Confession).
Wednesday, 17 March|7.00pm|Turangi
Thursday, 18 March|7.00pm|Taupō
Palm Sunday Holy Week Begins
Sunday, 28 March
Sacred Triduum
Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturda
Thursday–Saturday, 1–3 April
Easter Sunday
Come and celebrate with us the Resurrection of Christ
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Sunday, 4 April
Pentecost Sunday
Come and celebrate with us the Birth of the Church
Sunday, 23 May
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Patron Saint of New Zealan
Sunday, 15 August
Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation
Bishop Steve joins us to celebrate the Sacrament of Con rmation
Sunday, 26 September|9am|Taupō
All Saints
Come and celebrate with us for the Celebration the Communion of
Saints
Monday, 1 November
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All Souls
Today we remember all our beloved dead. Blessing of the Graves
Tuesday, 2 November 2021|Taupō
Wednesday, 3 November 2021|Turangi
Christ the King
Last Sunday of the liturgical yea
Sunday, 21 November 2021
1st Sunday of Advent 2021 Advent begins
New liturgical year (C) begin
Sunday, 28 November 2021
Advent Reconciliation Service
Prepare well for Christmas by celebrating the Sacrament of
Reconciliation (Confession).
Thursday, 16 December 2021|7.00pm|Taupo
Christmas Day
Come and celebrate with us the Birth of Jesus 10
Saturday, 25 December 2021
We make an effort to ensure that the church decor is
beautiful and re ects the particular liturgical season.
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.PARISH LEADERSHIP TEAM (PLT) CALENDAR
PLT Meetings
The Parish Leadership Team has committed to meeting weekly on
a Tuesday evening until further notice
Every Tuesdays
PLT Meetings
The Parish Leadership Team will make presentations to the Parish
on the Parish Vision at the Sunday Mass on
11 April – BEHOLD | 2 May – BELIEVE |6 June – BECOME |
14 July – BELONG
Name Tag Sundays
To help parishioners get to know one another, four times a year we
will have Name Tag Sunday when we encourage people at Mass to
wear their name tag
14 March|13 June|12 September|12 December
Parish Strategic Plan
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The PLT is presently preparing our Parish Strategic Plan in order
that we have a clear pathway for the next ve years
Published when ready
Our Parish Vision
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.PASTORAL CALENDAR
Anointing of the Sick
Mass and the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick; lunch to
follow
2nd Wednesdays of the month|Turangi
2nd Fridays of the month|Taupō
Holy Communion to the Sick & House bound
For those who are sick (long term) and/or housebound, we offer
the opportunity to receive Holy Communion in your home or at
the Rest Home
Contact the parish office
Prayer Chain
If you would like prayer for yourself or someone else, contact the
Prayer Chain coordinator
Heather King, 378 4712|Taupō
SVDP Lunch
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Our local SVDP offer lunch for those who would like to join them.
2nd Fridays of the month after the 12 noon Mass | Taupō
Bishop Steve & the candidates at the Con rmation Mass 2020
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fiSACRAMENTAL PROGRAMMES CALENDAR
Baptism Preparation Course
In order to strengthen the connection between Baptism and the
Church community (the parish), we invite parents who seek
Baptism for their children to join us at our Sunday Mass for two
session preparation course
28 February & 28 March|Taupō
23 May & 27 June|Taupō
22 August & 19 September|Taupō
Rite of Christian Initiation of Children 2021 (RCIC)
An invitation the families of children 5 years old and above who
have not yet been baptised to prepare for Baptism
Dates tba|Taupō
First Reconciliation, Confirmation & First Communion
Preparation
For those children who are 8 years old and above we invite you to
13 join, Faith Adventurers our Sacramental Preparation Programme
First Reconciliation|Term Two| Dates tba|Taupō
Confirmation|Term Three| Dates tba|Taupō
Celebration of Confirmation|26 Sunday, 26 September|
9am|Taupō
First Communion|Term Four| Dates tba|Taupō
Marriage Preparation
Contact the parish office.
Con rmation Mass 2020 in Turangi
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.SCHOOL CALENDAR School Mass Beginning of the School Year Friday, 12 February 2021|12noon Shrove Tuesday 2021 Pancake Breakfast Tuesday, 16 February 2021|8am School Mass Ash Wednesday Wednesday, 17 February 2021|9.15am Stations of the Cross Friday, 19 February 2021|7.00pm Shamrock Liturgy Term One Wednesday, 3 March 2021|2.00pm School Mass St Patrick’s Day Wednesday, 17 March 2021|9.15am Chrism Mass Blessing of the Oils Tuesday, 30 March 2021|Cathedral|7.00pm 14 Sacred Scripture Reading Thursday, 1 April 2021|12noon School Mass Saturday, 8 May 2021|5.00pm|Turangi School Mass Pentecost Sunday Sunday, 23 May 2021|9.00am|Taupō Shamrock Liturgy Term Two Wednesday, 2 June 2021|2.00pm Grandparents’ Day Mass Feast of Ss Joachim & Anne Friday, 30 July 2021|12noon School Mass Feast of the Assumption Sunday, 15 August 2021|9.00am|Taupō Shamrock Liturgy Term Three Wednesday, 25 August 2021|2.00pm
Catholic Schools’ Day
Wednesday, 29 September 2021
Shamrock Liturgy Term Three
Wednesday, 25 August 2021|2.00pm
School Mass
Saturday, 13 November 2021|5.00pm|Turangi
Shamrock Liturgy Term Four
Wednesday, 17 November 2021|2.00pm
School Mass End of School Year
Monday, 13 December 2021|9.00am|Taupō
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St Patrick’s School – Passion Play – 2020SOCIAL JUSTICE CALENDAR
Foodbank
Our community donates food and other essential items which we
pass on to the Foodbank for distribution.
Helping Hands
Our parish keeps a stock of prepared meals for families and
individuals that need them. We also provide rewood and other
services.
Rourou Connect Tuesday Community Lunch
An opportunity for Food, Fellowship & Faith.
Tuesdays of the Year from 9 February 2021|1.00pm|Taupō
SVDP Lunch
Our local SVDP offer lunch for those who would like to join them.
2nd Fridays of the month after the 12 noon Mass | Taupō
SVDP Soup Drive Winter
Every Winter our SVDP group organise parishioners to prepare 16
soup which is given to the Foodbank for distribution to those in
need.
Our Men’s Group cut up firewood for distribution to the needy
fiYOUTH GROUP CALENDAR
Youth Groups
Our two youth groups kick off in March 2021, initially for every
fortnight, then weekly. More information will be made available in
the weeks to come
12 & 24 March 2021|Youth Den
Heaven Come Young Adults
We are back this year with Heaven Come 2021. After an
incredibly successful year in 2019, we are excited to host the
second annual Heaven Come Young Adult Festival. You’ll be
joined by over 100 young adults (ages 18-35) from all over
Aotearoa and Bishop Steve.
19-21 March 2021|Lake Karapiro
Set Free Youth Festival
Registration is open for our 11th Annual Set Free Youth Festival
for college students year 10-13. This festival is sure to be a
17 stunner! Throughout the weekend we will be unpacking this
year’s theme “Follow Me,” which focuses on Jesus’ invitation to
each of us to be His disciples
16-18 April 2021|Ngaruawahia
Youth Group doing what they do best – eating!
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.Street Evangelisation – Taupō
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Street Evangelisation – Taupō
Pilgrims to the Tomb of Mother Suzanne AubertEach year we invite parishioners to participate
in our Reverse Advent Calendar, where they
prepare special Christmas boxes to be given to
19 the poor and homeless in the community
Bishop Steve with three of our Catholic
Character Leader 2020 at Chrism MassEndurance Connect – Our Men’s Group – preparing dinner for parish
families.
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Endurance Connect – our Men’s Group – cooked and served dinner for
parish families.
COVID-19 Lockdown 2020. We invited parishioners to send in photos
of themselves and/or their families. We placed these on the pews.You can also read
