Parish Notices for the Solemnity of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Year B
The Pope’s Prayer Intention for August:
We pray with Pope Francis that political leaders be at the service of their own people, working for integral human development and the common good, taking caring of those who have lost their jobs and giving priority to the poorest.
Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola 2024
The Society of Jesus in Johannesburg will celebrate the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola on the 04th of August during the 07h30 and 09h30 masses. We will use the readings of the proper for the Solemnity. The Office of Lauds, led by the Schola Cantorum of Holy Trinity will be at 09h00 followed by the Solemn Mass including Music for strings and organ by Jesuit composer Domenico Zipoli
National Women’s Day
On Friday 09th of August is a public holiday therefore Mass will be at 09h00 and not 13h15
Student Confirmation Class
The next Confirmation Class for University students will be on Sunday, 04th of August at 14h00. This week’s topic is “Catholic customs and traditions; the architecture of a church building, Holy Trinity in particular ”
Morning Prayer
There will be no morning prayer next Sunday—11th August, with the Schola taking a recess of one weekend. The normal Sunday music schedule resumes on the Solemnity of the Assumption, 18th August.
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”
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.
Running on empty? Escape the ordinary… renew and recharge
Calm, heal, live… a mindfulness retreat offered by the Jesuit Institute and led by Fr Russell Pollitt SJ and Gillian Hugo will take place at Origins retreat centre from 31 August -2 September 2024. All are welcome. You can find out more and register by contacting retreats@jesuitinstitute.org.za
Annual Leadership Conference 2024
All leaders are invited to attend the Annual Leadership Conference hosted by the Department of Evangelisation in the Archdiocese of Johannesburg. The Conference will be on Saturday 19th October from 08h00 till 16h00 at Holy Family College in Parktown. Cost per person is R100. Those interested to attend, please email the parish and you will be registered.