Heavenly Father, Thank You for giving us Your only begotten Son as a ransom for the redemption of our sins. I can’t imagine how it must have pained You to give Him to us knowing that in 33 years, He will be tortured and put to death, a death on the cross, yet You sacrificed Him for the love of us. Today I want to thank You for the innumerable blessings you have bestowed on us. We are often ungrateful because we know no better. Help us dear Lord to draw closer to You each day, because without You we are nothing. Help us to know You, to love You, to serve You and to glorify Your most Holy Name. Amen

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 

New PPC will be anounced as soon as finalised 

Mass Intentions

Sun: 7:30  For the Church.

9:00 For the Church.

Birthday wishes go to:   🎁🥂🎈🌹🎂

Ian Nel 12/25, Bosisisi Dlamini 12/26, Amy Van der Colff 12/28, Kelsey De Jongh 12/28, Sonia Ferreira 12/29, Ayden Brink 12/30

Readings and Readers/Proclaimers

Christmas Day 25 Dec 22 Cycle A

 Reading 1    : ISAIAH 52:7-10

Psalm           : PSALMS 98: 1-6

Reading 2    : HEBREWS 1:1-6

Gospel         : JOHN 1:1-18

9:00:   Maria Make/Dominic Maumbi

EMC: Fatima Chadinha(L) 

Intercessional Prayers

THE CHRISTMAS SEASON A. SUNDAYS AND HOLYDAYS

25TH DECEMBER. THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD (Night/Day)

Priest:

My dear friends, on this (night) day the Son of God was born into our world and became man-with-us and God-with-us. Let us ask him for help in all our needs, for we are now his family, his brothers and his sisters.

Proclaimer;

May your people feel the joy of your presence in their lives, and keep them united in your grace and truth. Lord, hear us.

R: Lord, graciously hear us

Help us to make room for you in our lives, in everything we do: from the time we spend in church to the way we drive our cars, Lord, hear us.

R: Lord, graciously hear us

Help us to share what we have with the poor, because you loved us and became poor so that we might live. Lord, hear us.

R: Lord, graciously hear us

May we never be afraid to live as Christians, for you were not afraid to become man and share our suffering. Lord, hear us.

R: Lord, graciously hear us.

Priest:

Father in heaven, on this (night) day you revealed your love to men in the person of a child who was your only Son. Grant that We too may reveal your love by what we say and do. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

R: Amen.

Next Week

Mary Mother of God  1 January  23 Cycle A

Reading 1    : Nm 6:22-27

Psalm           : Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8

Reading 2    : Gal 4:4-7

Gospel         : Lk 2:16-21

7:30:   Teodoro Spinola

9:00:   Johan Coetzee/Fatima Chadinha

EMC: Athol Wright (R)

+       ANNUAL RETREAT: Please take note of the annual Retreat and diarise it 24th evening to 26th March, that we as a family all can be part of this important spiritual renewal

+    SAFETY WHILE ON HOLLIDAY:  To all Parishioners who are away and travelling, during this holiday season we wish a blessed time with family and friends and a safe journey. Hope to see you all rested, on your return. 

+   PLANNED GIVING: All parishioners who are making use of monthly envelopes, to contribute, can find a envelope, marked with your name, at the entrance of the church. Please speak to Manuel De Abreu if you are interested to contribute in this way.

+    PARISH BUDGET F0R 2023: Please find a copy of the budget for the next year, 2023, at the entrance of the church. Thank you every person who so generously help to keep our parish financially afloat and able to fulfil all our Deanery obligations.

+  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.

+ GROTTO & WALL OF REMEMBERANCE PROJECT: The improvement, 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.

+        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.

+      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 non-perishable food next week. Thank you for your generosity.

+      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.