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This week’s Birthday wishes go to:

Dian Lourens 12/06, Teodoro Spinola 14/06,Hubert Kalombo 15/06, Jabu Nkosi 16/06, Daniel Oduma 16/06, Andrew Magongwa 17/06

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

• CAKE AND TEA: Cake and Tea will be on 18th June after 9:00 Mass hosted Margaret. Please bring a plate of eats to share.

•  CATECHISM FUNDRAISER: Thank you to all those who supported it. Special thanks to Margaret Sigl, Lionete Spinola and all those who worked hard to make this a success.

•  CATECHISM: 

1) We request that parishioners volunteer their time and faith in the Catechism Ministry. We are in need of catechists, particularly parents with children in the catechism programme. Contact Judy Tlhabi- Catechism Coordinator (081 391 7873) or Father Shibu.

2) We request all catechism teachers and children to remain in church after the 9:00 a.m. mass for a short practise.

• 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 Rachel for more information.

• HOLY CROSS WEEKEND RETREATS:

1)14TH – 16TH July retreat for Elderly.

2) St Francis day – 29th Sept – 1st October. 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: There is 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:

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

  •  18thJune  - Father’s day

  •  25thJune  - Missio Southern Africa membership -Second collection

• 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 the parish be of help to those less fortunate. Thank you for your generosity. This week: soap powder, soap, laundry soap, toilet paper, toothpaste, deodorant, or any non-perishable food. Please contact Father Shibu or Margaret for help.

• FOR SAFETY REASONS ALL PARISHIONERS MUST 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. Gates will not be opened after the start of Mass. 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.