Parish Notices for the Third Sunday of Lent, Year A

The Pope’s Prayer Intention for March:

We pray for those who have suffered harm from members of the Church; may they find within the Church herself a concrete response to their pain and suffering .

Stations of the cross

Will be said every Friday at 18h00 throughout the Season of Lent from Friday 24 February to Friday 31 March. Parish groups are encouraged to lead the Stations of the Cross and all parishioners are invited to attend.

Bishops’ Lenten Appeal

From Sunday, 05 March 2023 until Sunday, 02 April 2023, there will be a second collection towards The Bishop’s Lenten Appeal.  Purple Envelopes will be available in the pews.

Student Confirmation Class

University students  who wish to be confirmed may join the Confirmation Class starting on Sunday 12th March at 14h00.  This week’s topic is “Getting to know God: Prayer; Life Experience; Scripture; Tradition; The community called Church”

Stewardship Campaign

Parishioners are invited to dedicate their time, talents and treasure as members of our faith community, forms will be available at the back of the church or follow the link to fill in the form: https://forms.gle/nNNWMKaxvPfKuHnFA

Baptism

For all parishioners wishing to baptise their babies, please fill in this form https://forms.gle/cBJqZHugx3g2K9sZ8  , the parish will then contact you to set an appointment with Fr. Bruce. The next baptism class is on the 18th March and baptism on the 25th March.

Paschal Meal

On Tuesday 04th April at 19h00 we will have the Paschal Meal in the hall.  Packages are as follows: Single Adult (19yrs and above) – R250,  Couple—R450, Family (parents and 2 children below 13 yrs) – R550, extra R50 for an additional child and Children 13 to 18 yrs – R150 . For more info, please contact the parish office.

LGBTI Ministry

“Laws criminalising LGBT people are a sin and an injustice because God loves and accompanies people with same-sex attraction” ~ Pope Francis, The LGBTI Ministry continues to meet every fortnight. To be part of this ministry, please email lgbti@trinityjhb.co.za. Friends and allies welcome.

Archdiocesan Meeting of Families ‘23

The Archdiocesan Meeting Of Families, headed by the Youth Department in collaboration with Evangelisation and Marriage & Family Life, has been instituted as the main annual youth month event, it will be on the 24 June 2023 at Bosco Centre, Walkerville. The cost per person is R50, parishioners who are interested can contact the parish for registration.