5th Sunday of the Year (c)  6 Feb  22

Do not be afraid: from henceforth you will be fishermen of men

Reading 1         : Is. 6:1-8

Reading 2         : 1 Cor  15:1-11

Gospel               : Lk 5:1-11

Sunday

7:30 Proclaimer: Marliese Lourens

9:00 Proclaimer: Daniel Oduma

EMC: Fatima Chadinha (R)

6th Sunday of the Year (c)  13 Feb  22

℞ Blessed the man who has placed his trust in the Lord.

Reading 1         : I

Reading 1         : Jer 17: 5-8

Reading 2         : 1 Cor  15:12, 16-20

Gospel               : Lk 6:17, 20-26

Sunday

7:30 Proclaimer: Teodoro Spinola

9:00 Proclaimer: Yolande Newing

EMC: Lorne Newing (L)

Mass Intentions

Sat:   18:30 :- For the Church

Sun:  7:30 :-  Marie Slater. Second anniversary. May Marie rest in peace

Sun:  9:00 :-   For the Church

HAPPY Birthday This week  

🎁🥂🎈🌹🎂

Malik Shikhati 02/07, Noah Tyler Silvano 02/10,Daleen Wright 02/10

 If your name is not published in the bulletin for the Birthday week, you are not registered as a parishioner. Please ask Manuel or Father for a form or Email Ernst at icparish@zohomail.com .

As Archbishop, I am heartened to hear that most of our parishes and pastoral districts have seen an enthusiastic return to Church by many of the faithful in the early part of 2022.

As we slowly enter a new phase in the Covid-19 pandemic in which we witness a significant improvement generally, I believe that this is the right time to call all Catholics back to church-in person. Accordingly, I hereby instruct that all our parishes and pastoral districts fully resume normal Church practices and activities. Catechesis classes can now go back to their normal schedules. Sodalities and Associations should also be able to go ahead with their normal activities including carrying out their elections.

In line with this clarion call, I hereby reinstate the Sunday Obligation which had been suspended during the period of the strict Lockdowns. I encourage the Clergy and Parish Pastoral Councils to make every effort to reach out to those who are hesitant and those who have drifted away to encourage them to come back to Church and to participate actively again in the life of their communities.

Let us, however, continue to faithfully observe all the precautionary measures laid out in Government regulations, that is, social distancing, wearing of masks and sanitisation protocols.

With kind regards and best wishes, I remain

Sincerely Yours,

As Archbishop, I am heartened to hear that most of our parishes and pastoral districts have seen an enthusiastic return to Church by many of the faithful in the early part of 2022.

As we slowly enter a new phase in the Covid-19 pandemic in which we witness a significant improvement generally, I believe that this is the right time to call all Catholics back to church-in person. Accordingly, I hereby instruct that all our parishes and pastoral districts fully resume normal Church practices and activities. Catechesis classes can now go back to their normal schedules. Sodalities and Associations should also be able to go ahead with their normal activities including carrying out their elections.

In line with this clarion call, I hereby reinstate the Sunday Obligation which had been suspended during the period of the strict Lockdowns. I encourage the Clergy and Parish Pastoral Councils to make every effort to reach out to those who are hesitant and those who have drifted away to encourage them to come back to Church and to participate actively again in the life of their communities.

Let us, however, continue to faithfully observe all the precautionary measures laid out in Government regulations, that is, social distancing, wearing of masks and sanitisation protocols.

With kind regards and best wishes, I remain

Sincerely Yours,

Archbishop Mpako

Very important: Even if you have been vaccinated, social distancing and sanitising are still essential. The disease and the spread of it are in our hands. Only half the capacity of the church may be filled during lockdown level one; in our case it is 110 people. 

+     Welcome: Thank you Father Rafa for making you time available to our Parish.

+     Raffle:  Be a DARLING and buy tickets to win a ROMANTIC MEAL FOR TWO at ABREU’S COFFEE to celebrate this MONTH OF LOVE.  Tickets are R25-00 each. Details on the raffle form.

+     Saturday Evening Mass : There will be no Saturday evening Mass until Lent. 

+     Second Collection for flowers: The second collection today is for flowers. Please be generous.

+     Catechism:  Registration of all learners for 2022 continues this Sunday after 09:00 AM Mass.  Parents are requested to return the registration forms to Catechists as per the child's grade in school. Please speak to Lorne if your child or children have transferred from another Parish or have not been part of the catechism formation before. The Catechists attended a Mandatory Mandate Mass at St Anne's Parish this morning

+     Joy of the Gospel 2022:  Get your copy for next year at only R100. This book is valuable for deepening your faith and following the readings through the year. 

+     SHARING IS CARING: Should you need any help with food, please speak to Margaret so that we can help you. It is our duty to take care of the poor, yet we want to thank you for the donations you generously make every week. Please bring along some toilet paper, bath soap, laundry soap and washing powder, toothpaste, deodorant, and other toiletries next week. All donations can be placed in the container provided.

+     Personal Safety:  Parents should please accompany children when they need to go to toilet. This is necessary, for your children’s safety and to prevent kids from vandalizing the churches property. We have to maintain a acceptable standard of hygiene and respect the property of the church like we do our own homes. Thank you for your co-operation. 

+    Youth: All those between 13 and 80 years old and interested in joining the youth, can please speak to Lorne after the 9 o'clock mass.

+     Repository:  We have lovely new rosaries available for purchase. Please make suggestions for additional items to stock and purchase from Lionete or Margaret