Parish Notices for the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time, Year B
The Pope’s Prayer Intention for July:
We pray with Pope Francis that the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick may grant the Lord’s strength to both those who receive it and to their loved ones, and that it may become for everyone an ever more visible sign of compassion and hope.
St. Vincent De Paul
The SVP is organizing a blanket drive for homeless people during this winter. We invite each parishioner to donate R 95 for a blanket. Please EFT your donation to Society of St Vincent de Paul Standard Bank Acc 22 090 752 8 – Code 004805 with ref “Blankets”
Safeguarding Sunday 2024
Safeguarding Sunday is a unique moment when we are invited to embrace our children and enable them to feel protected and alive. 21st of July is Safeguarding Sunday and the Safeguarding Committee of the Archdiocese has asked that we take a second collection, this is aimed at supporting the work of the Committee.
Farewell to Fr. Bruce
A farewell tea will be held on Sunday 28th of July after the 09h30 Mass in Trinity Hall, those who wish to contribute to a farewell gift to Fr. Bruce can make a deposit to the parish account with Fr. Bruce as a reference.
Retrouvaille 02—04 August 2024
Is your marriage causing heartache to you, your spouse and your children? Are there more occasions of anger and unhappiness? Why not give your marriage a chance and attend our next program? For more information contact Michele on 083 411 5695 or visit our website www.helpourmarriage.org
Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola 2024
An open invitation to all those who would like to attend the Celebration of St. Ignatius Loyola and the gift of Ignatian Spiritual Exercises on the 27th of July led by Fr. Russell Pollitt SJ. This will also be an opportunity to meet Fr. Grant Tungay SJ the new director of the Jesuit Institute South Africa. Light lunch will be served, kindly RSVP to retreats@jesuitinstitute.org.za by 19 July.
Reflections of the Servants of God
In efforts to raise awareness, the Archdiocese has produced reflections of the servants of God—Daniel & Domitila Hyams who founded Little Eden. Copies of these reflections are available at the parish office for R150 a book.