2nd Sunday of Lent (c)  13 March  22

From the shining cloud the Father's voice is heard: “this is my beloved Son, hear him.”

 Reading 1        : Genesis 15:5-12,17-18

Reading 2         : Philippians 3:17-4:1

Gospel               : Luke 9:28b-36

Sunday

7:30 Proclaimer: Malesela Masenya

9:00 Proclaimer: Nothando Maumbi

3rd Sunday of Lent (c)  20 March  22

Repent, says the Lord, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Reading 1         : Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15

Psalm                 : Psalm 103:1-4, 6-8, 11

Reading 2         : 1 Cor.  10:1-6, 10-12

Gospel               : Luke 13:1-9

Sunday

7:30 Proclaimer: Marliese Lourens

9:00 Proclaimer: Maria Make

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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Sandile Dlamini 03/13, Patrick Basembe 03/15, Jade Nkosi 03/16, Jose Patricio Chadinha 03/17

 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.

+ Very important: PLEASE Sanitize AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE CHURCH. Even if you have been vaccinated, social distancing and sanitizing are still essential. 

+ For safety reasons all Parishioners should be on time. The gates will be locked 5 minutes after Mass has started

+ Readers required: Anyone who would like to join, see Letitia Morrison after church or WhatsApp her at 0732139090. There will be a Readers Workshop on the 26th March 2022, 16:00. Only persons attending the workshop will be commissioned.

+ Parish Council meeting: PPC meeting will take place on Wednesday the 16th March at 18:30. 

+ For safety reasons all Parishioners should be on time. The gates will be locked 5 minutes after Mass has started

+ SHARING IS CARING: Should you need any help with food, please speak to Margaret or Father Shibu. Thank you for the donations you generously make every week. Please bring along some Soya mince, soup powder, small salt, tinned food or maize meal next week. All donations can be placed in the container provided.

+ Repository:  We have a variety of Rosaries, Crosses and other items available for purchase. Please make suggestions for additional items to stock and purchase to Lionete or Margaret. These items are vital in deepening of our faith and keeping us close to the Lord. 

+ Catechism: All catechists and children should assemble in their classes straight after 09:00 am Mass. 

  According to Catechism policy all Catechism children should have 100% Mass attendance and at least 80% Catechism attendance in order to progress to the next level of catechism.

+ Bishops Lenten appeal: A second collection will take place every Sunday until Easter and form part of our Lenten alms-giving. Please use the envelopes provided. The money is distributed for the support of the Total Mission of the Church in South Africa.

+       Stations of the Cross: Every Friday in Lent, we will follow Jesus on the way to the cross. Let us become pilgrims and walk with our Lord. It is a wonderful time to reflect on our own spiritual strengths or shortfalls and how we have supported or denied Jesus in our daily lives. Time 18:30

+       C.A.N.S.A Relay For Life Pretoria: Thank you Yolande and your team from our Parish for representing us at this wonderful charitable event yesterday. Our prayers are with all who are suffering from cancer and appreciate the wonderful work C.A.N.S.A .does. 

+ Sanitizing prior to communion: 

Those who are receiving Holy Communion, please line up in advance to antisense your hands

+ Sanitizing of the Church: Please continue to sanitize the Church after Stations of the Cross on Friday evenings as well as after 07:30 Mass on Sundays.

+           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 church’s property.