5th March Bulletin 2023 

This week’s Birthday wishes go to:

David Matsoaisa 6/05,Isaac Obi 7/05, Victor Figueira 8/05, Rowan Peters 8/05, Manuel De Abreu 9/05, Romana Gieselbach 9/05, Romeo Basembe 11/05. 

All those celebrating birthdays during March we wish you Happy Birthday!!!!

2ndSunday of Lent 5  March 23 Cycle A (Purple)

7:30:   TebogoMasenya /Lionette Spinola

9:00:   Carla Jardim/Dominic Maumbi

EMC:Eric Zingapeta(L)

3rd Sunday of Lent12 March 23 Cycle A (Purple)

Reading 1    : Ex 17: 3-7

Psalm           :Ps 95:1-2,6-7,8-9

Reading 2    :Rom 5: 1-2, 5-8

Gospel         : John 4: 5-42

7:30: Malesela Masenya /Marliese Lourens

9:00:   Yolande Newing/Letitia Morrison

EMC:Lorne Newing (R)

• Stations of the Cross: Now in Lent we will have the Stations of the Cross every Friday evening, at 18h30. This will be followed by Mass.

• ALTER SERVERS WORKSHOP:

Yesterday we had the workshop.  Thank you Ian Nell, the coordinator, and all the children who attend the workshop.

• 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. Please bring a packed lunch on Saturday. Tea and Coffee will be provided.

• PROCLAIMERS: The Proclaimer’s workshop is scheduled for 11 March 2023 at 4 p.m. The commissioning will be on the 12th of March for those who attended.

Those who would like to be part of this Ministry, please contact Letitia Morrison after Mass or on WhatsApp  (073 213 9090).

• 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 March2023 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. We encourage parishioners to join as we will walk in honour of the Late Aunty Jacky. No need to stay until the next morning. Opening Lap starts at 18:00 pm

• INFANT BAPTISM: We will be having our next baptism on Saturday, the 15th of April 2023. All those who would like to register for baptism can do so with the Parish priest with an appointment as soon as possible. The registration closes on Friday, 10th March, 2023.The classes will begin on Sunday, the 12th of March and

• GROTTO & WALL OF REMEMBERANCE PROJECT 2022: We appreciate the contributions received so far and we still need continued to cover up the expenses that we spent towards this project.

• REPOSITORY/ROSARIES: Icons are available for purchase. Please ask Margaret or Lionette if you need anything new. New Pastoral Plan Booklet, available at R20-00 and Liturgical Calendars for 2023 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 soap, soap powder, toothpaste, roll-on deodorant, shampoo or any other toiletries next week. Contact Father Shibu or Margaret for help. Parishioners, the coffers are bear, please 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 church. We also started the ticket system where the drivers will be issued a ticket which is to be returned when you leave the premises. Please be vigilant. Please don’t leave valuable belongings in your vehicle.  Keep the ticket safe.