Bulletin 29 Jan '23 (4th Sunday)
Bulletin 29 Jan '23 (4th Sunday)
Please Diarise
VALENTINE’S CELEBRATION: On Sunday the 12th February the Parish will celebrate this day of love with a dress-up, tea/coffee and cupcakes, bring and share braai, lots of fun and love to share, please diarise this date. Book a special dedication song to your true love at R5-00 a song or buy raffle ticket to win our ‘Love-a-lishious’ hamper at only R10-00 a ticket.
Click to Sunday Readings 2023-01-29.
WELCOME: We welcome Father Shibu back from his holiday; we believe he had a wonderful time with his family and friends at home, and that he is ready and eager to lead us as his flock.
SECOND COLLECTION TODAY: The Missionaries of St. Francis De Sales, are appealing for your generosity, assistance in the formation of their future priests for Southern Africa, and the update and further study of the priests. The internet link to the full message is bit.ly/3wfEQ6z. PLEASE BE GENEROUS!
CATECHISM: Mandatory day of recollection, for catechists on Saturday, 4th February 2023 from 10:00am to 13:00pm. Commissioning of catechists will be on the 5th February 2023.
ADDORATION SERVICE; 1st Friday of the Month: will be on the 3 Feb 18:30 .
VALENTINE’S CELEBRATION; On Sunday the 12th February the Parish will celebrate this day of love with a dress-up, tea/coffee and cupcakes, bring and share braai, lots of fun and love to share, please diarise this date. Book a special dedication song to your true love at R5-00 a song or buy raffle ticket to win our ‘Love-a-lishious’ hamper at only R10-00 a ticket.
ANNUAL RETREAT: Please take note of the annual Retreat and diarise it. Starting Friday evening, the 24th March to Sunday, 26th March, so that, we as a family, all, can be part of this important spiritual renewal.
READERS: A beautiful ministry that brings alive the WORD in our hearts. If you would like to join the ministry, please contact Letitia Morrison after Mass or WhatsApp her (073 213 9090). The date for the Proclaimer workshop will be communicated.
CANCER RELAY FOR LIFE Pretoria: The Fight CANCER relay is a fun filled overnight team experience to raise funds for education, care and support services, taking place on 18-19 March at Tou trek Park. Please speak to Yolande Newing or WhatsApp her on 083 537 3555 if you are interested. It is a very worthy cause. Cancer is treatable if detected in time. Please see the full poster at the entrance of the church. Let us be a TEAM.
GROTTO & WALL OF REMEMBERANCE PROJECT 2022: The improvements to this area are almost complete and look amazing. Please use an envelope, placed at the entrance of the Church, to make a contribution towards this project. We appreciate the continued contributions our parishioners make towards all special projects.
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 and Liturgical Calendars for 2023 are available at R30-00 each.
SHARING IS CARING: Thank you for your generosity in reaching out to the less fortunate members of our parish. We urge all parishioners to help by bringing milk powder, sugar, tea, jam peanut butter, tinned meat/fish, tinned vegetables next week. Contact Father Shibu or Margaret for help.
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 have exited the
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
THIS WEEKS Birthday wishes
Alexia Mon 01/29, Patsy Borruso 01/29, Kgosi Mmole 01/31, Lydia Motaung 02/01, Oagile Seleke 02/01, Phindile Ngcobo 02/03, Amy Rolfe 02/03
Readings and Readers/Proclaimers
4th Sunday 29 Jan 23 Cycle A (Green)
Reading 1 : Zeph. 2:3;3:12-13
Psalm :Ps 146:7-10
Reading 2 :1 Cor.1:26-31
Gospel : Mt. 5:1-12
7:30: Lionete Spinola /Marliese Lourens
9:00: Yolande Newing/ Dominic Maumbi
EMC: Lorne Newing (R)
Intercessional Prayers
4th Sunday of the Year
Renew the grace of baptism in all Christians and make their lives a profession of faith in Christ. Lord, hear us.
℞: Lord, graciously hear us
Help all married people to minister grace to each other in joy and sorrow, in success and failure. Lord, hear us.
℞: Lord, graciously hear us
When people become old, let them feel that they are still loved and may the young help them to keep their self-respect. Lord, hear us.
℞: Lord, graciously hear us
May we become a community which lives, believes and loves in Christ Jesus. Lord, hear us.
℞: Lord, graciously hear us
Next Week
5th Sunday 5 February 23 Cycle A (Green)
Reading 1 : Is. 58: 7-10
Psalm :Ps 112: 4-9
Reading 2 :1 Cor. 2: 1-5
Gospel : Mt. 5:13-16
7:30: Marliese Lourens/Teodoro Spinola
9:00: Carla Jardim/Virginia Maumbi
EMC: Fatima Chadinha (L)