26th June  '22 - 13ty Sunday of the Year

13th Sunday Yr C: Scholars tell us that it was unusual for Jesus to journey to Jerusalem through the Samaritan area and even stranger for him to expect hospitality there. There was a long, hostile history between Jews and Samaritans. We must thus conclude that what Jesus was doing was beginning to open space for friendship, seek ways of sowing reconciliation, and reversing the toxic patterns of a debilitating history. In a world still yoked by inequality, divisions, and hostilities, we, like Jesus, are challenged to pioneer new ways of creating cultures of brotherhood and fellowship. James' and John's desire for revenge were spurned by Jesus, and it is also not an option for those who seek to bring reconciliation, justice, and healing to divided communities. Jesus' words and actions remind us very poignantly that what has been lost by destructive powers must be recovered by love. This task falls on each one of us today.  (Joy of the Gospel Bible Diary 2022)

Normal Mass Time Table

Tuesday - Saturday: @ 8:00

1st Friday of the month: @18:30

Sunday: @ 7:30 and @ 9:00

Sacrament of Reconciliation: 15 Minutes prior to Mass times on appointment

Parish Council

Parish Chairman: Manuel De Abreu, 0822943758

Treasurer: Richard De Abreu  067 037 1052 ccmr@telkomsa.net

Vice Chair: Margaret Sigl, 0643775048 siglme@gmail.com

Parish Secretary: Ernst & Margaret Sigl 0835527005 icparish@zohomail.com

Baptism : Tebogo Msenya 0733348901

Reader’s list: Letitia Morrison 0732139090 morrisonletitia@gmail.com

Renew Africa: Granny Nkabinde 0844075832

Maintenance of Premises: Martin Lourens 0832633751 basicblackcc@gmail.com

Flowers in the Church:  Maria Figueira, 0828495249

Visits to the Sick & Aged: Vacant

Parish Website: Wayne Rolfe, 0837041624

Altar Preparation: Ian Nel 0814015016

EMC Co-ordinator: Fatima Chadinha 0799009600

Minister of Hospitality: Michelle Petzer, 0846202209

Catechism Coordinator &Youth Group: Lorne Newing, 0829542373 : newinglorne@gmail.com

Tea & Coffee: Lionete Spinola, 0725783583

Mass Intentions

Sun: 7:30  For the Church.

9:00 For the Church.

Birthday wishes go to:   🎁🥂🎈🌹🎂

Minette Lourens 06/26, Leonardo Jardim 06/26, Magaretha Sigl 06/27, Anthony De AFonseca 06/28, Ricardo De AFonseca 06/28, Eric Zingapeta 06/30, T.B.P. Matsoaisa 06/30, Leonardo Moore 07/01, Gavin Van den Berg 07/02

Intercessions 

May all Christians live no longer for themselves but for Christ who gives himself for every man. Lord, hear us.

R: Lord, graciously hear us

Help those who work in commerce and industry; may they enrich our lives by their efforts and give us the opportunity to be generous with others. Lord, hear us.

R: Lord, graciously hear us

Give hope to those in despair, patience to those in anger and kindness to everyone. Lord, hear us.

R: Lord, graciously hear us

Help us to show that your Spirit lives within us by the purity of our lives and the sincerity of our love. Lord, hear us.

 R: Lord, graciously hear us

13TH Sunday Yr C 26th June ‘ 22 

 Speak, Lord, your servant is listening;

you have the words of everlasting life.

Colour: Green

Reading 1         : 1 Kgs 19:16b, 19-21

Psalm                 : Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11

Reading 2         : Gal 5:1, 13-18

Gospel               : Lk 9:51-62

7:30 Proclaimer: Leonardo Spinola

9:00 Proclaimer: Cynthia Gyogluu

EMC: Lorne Newing (R)

14TH Sunday Yr C 3rd  July‘ 22 

 Jesus said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest

Colour: Green

Reading 1         : ISAIAH 66:10-14

Psalm                 : PSALMS 66:1-7, 16, 20

Reading 2         : GALATIANS 6:14-18

Gospel               : LUKE 10:1-12, 17-20

7:30 Proclaimer: Malesela Masenya

9:00 Proclaimer: Maria Make

EMC: Fatima Chadinha (L)

 NOTICES 

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

❈   FOR SAFETY REASONS ALL PARISHIONERS SHOULD BE ON TIME.  The gates will be locked 5 minutes after Mass has started.

❈ Assistant Ministers of Holy Communion: The Bishop commissioned the Assistant Ministers of Holy Eucharist  last Sunday. We pray that they will stay true and committed to this most Sacred task.

❈ BINGO EVENING:  We had a wonderful evening socialising, eating, drinking and playing Bingo last Friday evening. Thank you to all who braced the cold, prepared the food and cakes, donated the most amazing prizes and helped tidying up afterwards. Thank you Manuel, Richard and Teodoro who made the game exciting and fun, hope we can do it again soon!. Congratulations to all the winners.

❈ HOUSE BLESSING: Father Shibu is available to bless your homes. Please make an appointment, using WhatsApp messaging. It’s important that you be very clear about address, date and time.

❈ REPOSITORY:  We have a variety of Rosaries, Crosses and other Icons available for purchase. Please ask Margaret or Lionete if you need anything new.

❈ 60 YEAR CELEBRATION of our CHURCH: All Parishioners willing to help with the arrangements to make this celebration special are invited to a meeting with Margaret next Sunday after the 09:00 am Mass. Please get your thinking caps on and come up with ideas about food to serve, fun for young and old, Music, a probable theme, colour scheme, dress code, sponsors etc.

❈ CATECHISM:  There will not be Catechism during the School holiday. Parents please assure that the children attend Mass every Sunday, it should not be a choice, 100% Mass attendance is obligatory. Thank you very much for the Bingo price that was sponsored by you and we hope next time we have Bingo you would all attend.

❈ 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 soap, tooth paste, deodorant, laundry soap and soap powder next Sunday. All donations can be placed into the container provided.

❈ Sanitising of Hands and wearing of Masks: Although Covid19 Regulations have been repealed; sanitizer will still be available for those who wish to use it. The wearing of masks are optional. Please show consideration and respect fellow parishioners’ choices.

❈ Personal Safety: Parents should please accompany children when they need to go out.

Children should not be allowed to loiter around outside during Mass.