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:   🎁🥂🎈🌹🎂

Maggie Rameetse 01/03, Jean-Pierre Ludeke 01/03,  Ronelda Le Grange 01/03, Chimoné De Abreu 01/06, 

Motlalepula Lemoaona 01/06, Angelique Mon 01/07,  Judique Chantell Du Venage 01/07 

Readings and Readers/Proclaimers

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)

Intercessional Prayers

1ST JANUARY. THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS

Solemnity of Mary Mother of God

May your church grow in faith and become like Mary who took God's Word to her heart and gave the world its chance of salvation. Lord, hear us.

R: Lord, graciously hear us

May men find courage on this day when Jesus was named Saviour, and never lose their hope of peace on earth. Lord, hear us.

R: Lord, graciously hear us

Help us to share in your work of salvation by giving ourselves to those who need us. Lord, hear us.

R: Lord, graciously hear us

Fill our hearts with hope at the start of this new year; help us to accept the unknown, believing that nothing will be meaningless if we live by faith. Lord, hear us.

R: Lord, graciously hear us.

Next Week

Sol. Epiphany of our Lord 8 Jan 23Cycle A

Reading 1    : Is. 60:1-6

Psalm           :Ps 72:1-2,7-8,10-13

Reading 2    :Eph. 3:2-3, 5-6

Gospel         : Mt 2:1-12

7:30:  ?

9:00:   Virginia Maumbi / Nothando Maumbi

EMC: Lorne Newing (L)

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2023

“Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be a living expression of God’s kinds: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile, kindness in your warm greeting. ” — Mother Teresa

+ 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.

Important Dates:

·         2023-01-08 and 2023-01-15 registration of Catechism Children

·         2023-01-08 Catechist meeting.

·         2023-01-22 Classes start

The catechist commissioning will be on 5thFebruary 2023. Thank you to all parents for your cooperation. We will have a mandatory Recollection day for the Catechists of our parish on 4th February from 10am to 1pm

+ 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

+ 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.

+ GROTTO & WALL OF REMEMBERANCE PROJECT: The improvements to this area are almost complete and look amazing.  There are envelopes at the entrance of the Church, we humbly ask for donations towards this project. Thank you Martin Lourens for a job well done.

+ 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: We thank you for your generosity in reaching out to the less fortunate members of our parish. 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.

+ 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.