Bulletin 20 th Nov '22 - Christ the King year C

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 ccmr@telkomsa.net

Vice Chair: Margaret Sigl, siglme@gmail.com

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

Baptism: Tebogo Msenya : sistatea@gmail.com

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

Renew Africa: Granny Nkabinde 

Maintenance of Premises: Martin Lourens basicblackcc@gmail.com

Flowers in the Church:  Maria Figueira

Visits to the Sick & Aged: Vacant

Altar Preparation: Ian Nel 

EMC Co-ordinator: Fatima Chadinha Chadinhaf@gmail.com

Minister of Hospitality: Michelle Petzer,

Catechism Coordinator &Youth Group: Lorne Newing, 

 newinglorne@gmail.com

Tea & Coffee: Lionete Spinola, Lionetespinola@gmail.com

Mass Intentions

Sun: 7:30  For the Church.

9:00 For the Church.

Birthday wishes go to:   🎁🥂🎈🌹🎂

Adriano Jardim 11/22, Thokozani Matjila 11/25

Readings and Readers/Proclaimers

Christ the King -1st Holy Communion 20 Nov‘22

Reading 1    : 2 Sam5: 1-3

Psalm           : Ps 122:1-5

Reading 2    : Col 1:12-20

Gospel         : Lk 23:35-43

7:30:   Teodoro Spinola/Leonardo Spinola

9:00:   Armando Ferreira/Gugulethu Wana

EMC:  Lorne Newing (L)

Intercessional Prayers

Sunday 1st Holy Communion

Intercessional Prayers

We pray for the church that it may continue to grow in faith and may it feed us with God’s Holy word and with the bread of life, giving us eternal life. Lord hear us

℞: Lord, graciously hear us

We pray for those who do not believe and do not know God that they may come to know him and love him through the help of Christians Kindness.

℞:  Lord, graciously hear us

 We pray for the clergy, all our priests and Catechists that they may continue doing the work of God and not getting discouraged and that their faith may remain strong in the Lord.

℞: Lord, graciously hear us

We pray for all the children who today are receiving Holy Communion for the 1st time that they may love him forever with all their hearts and continue to love him faithfully

℞: Lord, graciously hear us

We pray for all the sick and suffering especially in our parish. That they may find strength and courage in the cross of Christ and discover the peace in the Eucharist.

℞: Lord, graciously hear us

We pray for all our dearly departed; we remember members of our parish. May God grant them mercy forgiveness and full blessings.

℞: Lord, graciously hear us

R: Amen.

1st Sunday of Advent 27 Nov 2022 Cycle A

Reading 1    : Is 2:1-5

Psalm           : Ps 122: 1-2, 3-4, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9

Reading 2    : Rom 13:11-14

Gospel         : Mt 24:37-44

7:30:   Leonardo Spinola/Tebogo Masenya

9:00:   Virginia Maumbi/Yolande Newing

EMC Athol Wright (R)

          ª        PIOUS LIST:  November is the month that we pray for all departed souls. Pious lists are available at the entrance of the Church. You can still fill in these forms with the names of the departed family members and friends, and bring it in as we are offering Mass for this intention the entire month

ª FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: This Sunday the 20th November 2022 , during the 09:00 am Mass, six of our children are receiving the Sacrament of Holy Communion for the first time. Please c keep them in your prayers. Thank you to Mrs. Rita Jardim for preparing these children to receive the Holy Sacrament with dignity and love.

ª COFFEE AND TEA: We invite all parishioners to join us for a cup of tea/coffee and some eats in the hall after the 09:00 am Mass, to celebrate the very special day with the children, who received Communion for the first time today. Our Hostess is Sibongile Mampe, please lend a hand to tidy-up after the gathering..

ª  BAPTISM: This year‘s last baptism of the infants will be on the 17th December 2022. Those who wish to baptise their baby, please make an appointment with your parish priest and register before or on the 30 Nov 2022.

ª   ELECTIONS: Nominations for the new Pastoral Parish Council closed. Father Shibu will be interviewing all nominees, after which, the selected nominees names are on display at the entrance of the church. The voting date, for parishioners, is the 27th November 2022.

ª GROTTO & WALL OF REMEMBERANCE PROJECT: We are making changes to this area to enhance the ambiance and practicality for those using it. There are envelopes at the entrance of the Church, we humbly ask for donations towards this project.

ª        REPOSITORY/ROSARIES: Icons are available for purchase. Please ask Margaret or Lionete if you need anything new. We have a couple of new items to commemorate their

First Holy Communion. New Pastoral Plan Booklet now available at R20-00 as well as Joy of the Gospel Reflections for 2023 at R100 a copy. The Liturgical Calendar for 2023  is also now available at R30-00 each.

ª        💗💗SHARING IS CARING: As the economic situation is getting worse in our country the need for help in our parish is growing. Please speak to Father Shibu or Margaret if you need help with food. We urge all parishioners to help by bringing Maize Meal, pasta, flour, rice, jam, milk powder, sugar   or any non-perishable food next week. Thank you for your generosity.

ª      THANKS GIVING CELEBRATION: Please take note that we will celebrate all our blessings as n parish on the Feast Day of Immaculate Conception on the 11th December 2022 with a Bring and Braai and fun for old and young. More information to follow soon.

ª        FOR SAFETY REASONS ALL

PARISHIONERS SHOULD BE ON TIME.  The gates will be locked,  as soon as Mass has started and will only be opened once all parishioners has exited the church.. Please be vigilant .