Parish Notices for the Twenty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time, Year B
LGBTI+ Compassion and Inclusivity in the Catholic Church
On Sunday, 15 September, Fr Bryan Massingale, a Professor of Theology from Fordham Jesuit University in New York, will meet will all those in the LGBTI+ ministry for a discussion on compassion and inclusivity in the Catholic Church. It will begin at midday (12pm). All welcome!
The Southern Cross
The Parish has been requested to resell the Monthly Catholic Magazine, we have 10 copies of the September edition at the moment—each costs R40.00, if you would like to place an order for a monthly subscription, please email or call the parish and we will add you on the list.
The Pope’s Prayer Intention for September:
We pray with Pope Francis that each of us listen with our hearts to the cry of the Earth and of the victims of environmental disasters and the climate crises; making a personal commitment to care for the world we inhabit
Support the Parish
A reminder that you can make a contribution to the ministry and maintenance of the parish by scanning the SnapScan QR code on the benches or in the bulletin. During the collection time, instead of cash, scan the code and make your contribution. We appreciate your support, thank you!
Student Confirmation Class
The next class for University Student who wish to be confirmed will be on Sunday 15th September at 14h00. The topic is “The Holy Spirit in our lives and in the life of the Church”
Heritage Day Braai
The Parish Fundraising Committee will host the annual heritage day braai on the 28th of September from 11h00, ticket prices are R150 for an adult plate, R50 kids & student group discount of R50 off every group of 5 students. Proceeds from this event will go towards the Christmas lunch for the homeless. Your support will be much appreciated!
Schola Cantorum
On Sunday 22nd September, at 09h00, the Schola Cantorum will sing the Office of Lauds (Morning Prayer) in Latin. This will be in accordance with the current Antiphonale Romanum, which contains all the official sung texts of the Liturgy of the Hours. Please join us.
Confirmation 2024
Archbishop Buti Tlhagale OMI will preside at the annual Parish Confirmations on Saturday, 5 October, at 16h00. The retreat and practice for the confirmation will take place on Saturday 21 September. All candidates are expected to attend. .
Mass Intentions
You can contact the office for Mass intentions. A suggested donation is R50 per Mass. The Mass intentions will be published so that people know which intention or who the Mass is being celebrated for.
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.
Parish Pilgrimage to Ngome
The Parish annual Pilgrimage to Ngome Marian shrine will be on 13 to 15 December 2024, for further details please contact the organisers; Prudence Xaba 0824486067 or Oswald Mokoena 0820861334.