Bulletin 4 th DEC '22 - Second Sunday Of Advent
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In this week's Gospel Reading and next week's, our Advent preparation for Christmas invites us to consider John the Baptist and his relationship to Jesus. In this week's Gospel, Matthew describes the work and preaching of John the Baptist.
John the Baptist appears in the tradition of the great prophets of Israel, preaching repentance and reform to the people of Israel. In fact, the description of John found in this reading is reminiscent of the description of the prophet Elijah (2 Kings 1:8). In this reading, John directs a particularly pointed call to repentance to the Pharisees and Sadducees, parties within the Jewish community of the first century.
John marks the conversion of those who seek him out with a baptism of repentance.
Please read the bulletin from the Portable document format (PDF) Link 4 11 2022 ; 1st Sunday of Advent
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: 🎁🥂🎈🌹🎂
Adriaan Jay-Jay Du Venage 12/04, Marlise Lourens 12/06, Elsabé Iding 12/07, Philomina Nyadi 12/07, Hiromi Spinola 12/08, Bokang Maisela 12/10
Readings and Readers/Proclaimers
2nd Sunday of Advent 4 Dec 2022 Cycle A
Reading 1 : Is 11:1-10
Psalm : Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17
Reading 2 : Rom 15:4-9
Gospel : Mt 3:1-12
7:30: Teodoro Spinola/Lionete Spinola
9:00: Nothando Maumbi/Letitia Morrison
EMC Fatima Chadinha (L)
Intercessional Prayers
THE SEASON OF ADVENT
Second Sunday of Advent
Priest:
My dear friends, in this time of Advent we are waiting for the coming of our Saviour. Let us ask God for the grace to welcome the arrival of his kingdom.
Proclaimer;
Help those who no longer believe in you and let them discover Christ once more in this time of grace and hope. Lord, hear us
R: Lord, graciously hear us
May all who live in truth and goodness become members of your kingdom and rejoice in you forever. Lord, hear us.
R: Lord, graciously hear us
Comfort those who live in sorrow; may Christ come to them and give joy to broken hearts. Lord, hear us..
R: Lord, graciously hear us
Through the things we do this week help us to proclaim the death of Christ until he comes again. Lord, hear us.
R: Lord, graciously hear us.
Priest:
Lord God, when your Son comes to us at Christmas, may he find a welcome in our hearts and live with us forever. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
R: Amen.
Immaculate Conception 11 Dec 20 Cycle A
Reading 1 : Genesis 3:9-19,2011:1-10
Psalm :
Reading 2 : Eph. 1:3-6,11-12
Gospel : Lk 1:26-38
7:30: Tebogo Masenya/Leonardo Spinola
9:00: Fatima Chadinha/Johan Coetzee
EMC Lorne Newing (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 BAPTISM: This year‘s last baptism of the infants will be on the 17th December 2022.
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. Meet with Margaret, after 09:00 am Mass, to share fun ideas and to offer help. We will supply fires for cooking, music for ambiance and tables and chairs. Please bring along your own food, plates and cutlery as well as drinks.
𝓧 ELECTIONS: Voting took place on Sunday the 27th November 2022. The new parish Pastoral Council will be installed on the 11th December 2022. and young
𝓧 CATECHISM: In order to provide the best catechism for our children, we need committed and inspired catechists to offer their services in our Church. Should you feel you want to be part of this team, please contact Lorne Newing, our Catechism Coordinator. Registration of children will start early next year, thank you to all parents for your cooperation. Attendance Certificates will be handed out on the 11th December.
𝓧 FLOWER COLLECTION: The second collection today is for the lovely flower arrangements made by Mrs. Maria Figuera, we really appreciate your commitment and skill.
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 ADVENT/CHRISTMAS PROGRAM:
18/12/22 – 15:00, Decorating Christmas tree all welcome to help.
_ 18:30 Carols singing in the hall, bring and share tea and cake.
24/12/22 - 21;15 Carols singing.
22:00 Mass.
25/12/22 - 09:00 Mass.
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 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 any toiletries, cleaning material or any non-perishable food next week. Thank you for your generosity.
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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