8th  Sunday of the Year (c)  27 Feb  22

Can a blind man lead a blind Man

 Sunday

7:30 Proclaimer: Marliese Lourens

9:00 Proclaimer: Carla Jardim

EMC: Lorne Newing (L) 

Ash Wednesday 2nd March  22

Be reconciled to God. Behold, now is the acceptable time

Reading 1         : Joel 2:12-18

℞  Have mercy, O Lord, for we have sinned.

Reading 2          : 2 Corinthians 5:20-22

Gospel                : Matthew 6:1-6,16-18

Wednesday

18:30 Proclaimer: Yolande Newing 

1st Sunday of Lent (c)  6 March 22

Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God

Reading 1         : Deuteronomy 26:1-10

Reading 2         : 1 Corinthians 15:54-58

Gospel               : Luke 4:1-13

Sunday

7:30 Proclaimer: Teodoro Spinola

9:00 Proclaimer: Letitia Morrison

EMC: Fatima Chadinha (R)

Mass Intentions

Sat:   18:30 :- on hold

Sun:  7:30 : For the Church

Sun:  9:00 : For the Church

HAPPY Birthday This week  

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Tefo Makoropo 02/27, Izekel Dos Santos 02/27, Patricia Cibile Radebe 02/28, Mahlubi Dlamini 03/01, Eazy Taolo Makoropo 03/02, Tebogo Masenya 03/04

 If your name is not published in the bulletin for the Birthday week, you are possibly not registered as a parishioner. Please ask Manuel, Father or Angelique for a form or Email Ernst at icparish@zohomail.com  if you are not sure if you are or on the birthday list. You can also email if you would like a confirmation.

+ Thank you: Thank you Father for being here in our Parish in Father Shibu’s absence, we appreciate it and hope you felt welcome among us.

+      Ash Wednesday 2nd March:    The beginning of lent has arrived. We will be celebrating the rite of blessing and distribution of ashes at 18:00.  On Fridays we will have Stations of the Cross at 18:30. A second collection will be held for Bishops’ Lenten Appeal on Sundays to assist the poor

+ Readers required: In a recent catechesis on the Mass, Pope Francis spoke of the importance of readers. When the Sacred Scriptures are read in the Church, God himself speaks to his people, he told pilgrims. The Office of Reader is one of the oldest ministries in the Church. Our parish is looking for readers. Anyone who would like to become part of the beautiful ministry is asked to please see Letitia Morrison after church or WhatsApp her at 0732139090. There will be a Readers Workshop in March, date to be confirmed.  Only persons attending the workshop will be commissioned. 

+ Catechism: Please note that registration for 2022 is closed. Parents are asked to please make sure that the registration is paid. For parents that have paid, thank you. Dear Parents please note: According to Catechism policy all Catechism Children should achieve 100% Mass attendance and at least 80% Catechism attendance in order to progress to the next level.

+            Alter Servers: There will be alter server training on Saturday 26th February from 9h00 to 11h30. All are welcome; especially those who want to join for the first time.

+            SHARING IS CARING: Should you need any help with food, please speak to Margaret so that we can help you. Thank you for the donations you generously make every week. Please bring along some Soya mince, soup powder, instant noodles, pasta and rice  next week. All donations can be placed in the container provided.

+            Repository:  We have lovely new Rosaries available for purchase. Please make suggestions for additional items to stock and purchase from Lionete or Margaret. We also have a few more Calendars and Joy of the Gospel books available.

 +    CANSA Relay For Life Pretoria: We are very excited to let you know and hope you are ready for our 1st overnight relay in 2 Years. Date: 12 March 2022. Where: Lavender Kontrei Mark (Market). CANSA Relay For Life One Team, One Dream & One CANSA Relay For Life. Please contact Yolande at 0835373555 for more information.

+           Sanitising prior to communion: Those who are receiving Holy Communion, please line up in advance to sanitise your hands

+            Very important: PLEASE SANATIZE AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE CHURCH. Even if you have been vaccinated, social distancing and sanitising are still essential. Half the capacity of the church may be filled during lockdown level one; in our case it is 110 people.

+       Sanitising of the Church: Thank you to young and old who are always willing to do this task after each Mass. 

+  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 at church like we do at our own homes. Thank you for your co-operation. 

+      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.