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This week’s Birthday wishes go to:

Carla Jardim 21/05, Stanley Radebe 23/05, Nomsa Nene 23/05,Tanner Hussein 24/05 Arnaldo Nobrega 25/05, Masedi Rameetse 25/05, Ernst Sigl 25/05, Mpho Skasimbe 26/05, Rita Jardim 27/05

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

Ascension Sunday 21st May 23 - A

Reading 1    : Acts 1: 1-11

Psalm           :Ps47: 2-3, 6-9

Reading 2    :Eph. 1: 17-23

Gospel         : Matt 28: 16-20

7:30:  Marliese Lourens / Teodoro Spinola

9:00:  Johan Coetzee/ Melanie Hussein

EMC: Fatima Chadinha (R)

Pentecost Sunday 28thMay 23 - A

Reading 1    : Acts 2:1-11

Psalm           : Ps 104:1,24,29-31,34

Reading 2    : 1 Cor 12: 3-7, 12-13

Gospel         : John 20: 19-23

7:30:  Teodoro Spinola / Lionete Spinola

9:00:  Vincent Skosana / Ernst Sigl

EMC: Eric Zingapeta (L)

• SECOND COLLECTION 21stMay :  The Society of St Peter the Apostle (SPA) The goal of the Society of St. Peter Apostle is to invite individuals to support the education and formation of candidates for the Catholic priesthood in the mission lands and to support the formation of men and women candidates for religious life in the missions.

• JUSTICE, PEACE AND NON VIOLENCE: Selling warm soup after Mass on 28th May and also every alternative Sunday. Please support!!

• HOLY CROSS WEEKEND RETREATS:

1)      14TH – 16TH July retreat for Elderly. Retreat with Bishop Masilo Selemela.

2)      St Francis day – 29th Sept – 1st Oct.  facilitated by Archbishop Emeritus William Slattery.

Leaflets at entrance of Church or speak to Sister Elena 064 800 6545 / 071 156 7587

• YOUTH :  MEETING ON Friday 19th May  at 18:30 for 19:00 

• HOSPITALITY SERVICE (Ushers):  Parishioners who would like to join this service are invited to come forth and speak to Maria Moeng, Zukie Lekgothoane and Michelle Petzer.

• CENSUS: It's your last chance to update your details in the parishioner database. The aim is to have an updated database by the end of May 2023.

• Upcoming events:

  • 2nd June  - Bingo evening

  • 10th June  -  PPC meeting

  • 16th June  - Youth day (youth outing)

  • 18th June  -  Father’s day

• REPOSITORY/ROSARIES: Icons are available for purchase. Please ask Margaret or Lionete 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: With winter approaching and the socio-economic circumstances in our country not improving, please consider donating any non-perishable food or toiletries, helping us to be of help to those less fortunate. Thank you for your generosity. This week: maize, flour, cake flour, soup powder, soya mince, tinned food. Contact Father Shibu or Margaret for help. Parishioners, the coffers are empty, 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.