Bulletin 27 th Nov '22 - First Sunday Of Advent
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The First Sunday of Advent marks the new Liturgical Year, and the Church shifts into a new Lectionary Cycle for Sundays, with 2022-23 returning to Cycle A, the Gospel of St. Matthew.
This is a reminder that Advent is not just looking back at the first coming of Christ at Christmas, but our personal preparation for His Second Coming: "Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come....you also must be prepared, for an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come."
The Gospel is taken from Matthew 24:37-44. St. Matthew gives us a discourse which our Lord held with his disciples concerning the destruction of the temple of Jerusalem and the Parousia, or the second coming of Christ as judge of the world. In the verses we read today Christ is speaking of his second coming, and emphasizes its unexpectedness and suddenness.
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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: 🎁🥂🎈🌹🎂
Johan Coetzee 11/29, Henry Stevens 12/01, Riana Rolfe 12/03
Bring pen to church tomorrow:
Bring a PEN to Mass tomorrow because we are filling in Ballot papers for the the election of the new PPC
Readings and Readers/Proclaimers
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)
Intercessional Prayers
THE SEASON OF ADVENT
First Sunday of Advent
Priest:
My dear friends in this time of Advent we look forward to the day when Christ will come again and bring salvation to those who hope in him. Let us ask God for the grace to prepare ourselves and our world for the second coming of the Redeemer.
Proclaimer;
Grant that all who have lived and died in your pilgrim church may meet Christ with joy when he comes again in glory. Lord, hear us.
R: Lord, graciously hear us
Help us to turn our world into a place of truth, justice and love and to make it a reflection of your kingdom. Lord, hear us.
R: Lord, graciously hear us
By our care for all who suffer and live in poverty may we make your kingdom present in the lives of men. Lord, hear us.
R: Lord, graciously hear us
Help us to repent of our sins and to show that your kingdom is at hand. Lord, hear us.
R: Lord, graciously hear us.
Priest:
Lord God, every time we say the 'Our Father' we pray that your kingdom will come. In these days of ;Advent help us to bring our world closer to the kingdom of your glory. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
R: Amen.
2st Sunday of Advent 4 Dec 2022 Cycle A
Reading 1 : Is 11:1-10
Psalm : 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13
Reading 2 : Rom 15:4-9
Gospel : Mt:3:1-12
7:30: Teodoro Spinola/Lionete Spinola
9:00: Virginia Maumbi/Yolande Newing
EMC Athol Wright (R)
16 Days Of Activism for no Violence against Women and Children.
25th November to 10th December. Be there for each other to prevent Violence and promote peace by speaking up and providing help where needed. Please make use of the different Phone numbers provided on our Church web-site or contact a member of Justice and Peace committee in our Parish.
x 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
x 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.
x ELECTIONS: Today 27th November all confirmed members of our Parish may participate in electing our new Parish Pastoral Council after each Mass. You are allowed to vote for seven (7) nominees, by placing a cross behind the chosen names on the ballot paper provided. The votes will be counted and the results verified in the next two weeks. The new Council will be installed on the 11th December 2022.
x ADORATION MASS: On Friday evening, the 2nd December at 18:30, we will have a special time for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Please make time to attend.
x GROTTO & WALL OF REMEMBERANCE PROJECT: The improvements to this area has commenced and we are excited to see the completed work. There are envelopes at the entrance of the Church, we humbly ask for donations towards this project.
x REPOSITORY/ROSARIES: Icons are available for purchase. Please ask Margaret or Lionete if you need anything new.
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 available at R30-00 each.
x Flower Collection: There will be a second collection for flowers next Sunday.
x 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 tinned food like baked beans, mixed vegetables, fish meat, dried beans, lentils, peas or any non-perishable food next week. Thank you for your generosity.
x 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.
x FOR SAFETY REASONS ALL PARISHIONERS SHOULD BE ON TIME. The gates will be locked as soon as Mass starts and will only be opened once all parishioners has exited the church.. Please be vigilant.
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