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This week’s Birthday wishes go to:

Walter Baloyi 05/06,  William Mampe 06/06, Bontle Mogotsi 06/06, Onkgopotse  Seleke 07/06, Phathushedzo Mulubi 09/06, Ariete Rodriguez 09/06, Lucia Maluleke 10/06

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

Trinity Sunday 4th June 23 Cycle A

Reading 1    : Ex 34: 4-6,8-9

Psalm           : Daniel 3: 52- 56

Reading 2    : 2 Cor 13 :11  - 13

Gospel         : John 3 : 16-18

7:30: Lionete Spinola/Leonardo Spinola

9:00:  Carla Jardim/Letitia Morrison

EMC:Lorne Newing(R)

Corpus Christi 10th June 23 Cycle A

Reading 1    : Dt 8 : 2-3, 14b-16a

Psalm           : Psalm 147: 12-15,19-20

Reading 2    : 1 Cor 10:  16-17

Gospel         : John 6:51-58

7:30: Leonardo Spinola/ Tebogo Masenya

9:00:  Yolande Newing/ Dominic Maumbi

EMC:Fatima Chadinha (L)

• SECOND COLLECTION: SECOND COLLECTION: The second collection today is for the lovely flowers that adorn our Church every Sunday. Thank you to all who contribute and special thanks to Maria Figueira who make the arrangements. 

•  CATECHISM: Selling boerewors rolls and drink for  R30.00 after both masses.

• JUSTICE, PEACE AND NON VIOLENCE: Hosting a Women’s Day fundraiser on Saturday, 12th Aug 2023. Mass at 10 a.m. High tea and lunch, as well as two guest speakers. Cost R300 per couple. Contact Dominic or Lazarus for more information.

• 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  Sister Elena 064 800 6545/071 156 7587 

• BINGO EVENING 9thJune 2023: Tickets are R5.00 for two games. Soup and bread are for sale for R15.00, and sherry for R15.00. Cake, tea, and coffee are also for sale. Starts at 18:30

• CENSUS COMPLETED: We will place a list at the entrance of the church with a pledge number per family for those who wish to join the Plan Giving Campaign. Please support the planned giving campaign, as this is used for the upkeep of the church.

• Upcoming events:

  •  9thJune  - Bingo evening

  • 10 June – PPC meeting

  •  16thJune  - Youth day (youth outing) All welcome

  • 18thJune  - 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: 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: small maize, rice package, pasta, powder milk, oats, instant porridge, or any non-perishable food. 

• 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.