Parish Notices for the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time, Year B
All Souls Day—2024
We will commemorate All Souls Mass next Saturday, 2 November, at 17h30. If you have lost a loved one or friend, come and remember and pray for them at this Mass. All are invited to this special Mass.
November Pious Lists
During November, Masses will be offered for our deceased family and friends. Pious lists are available on the tables at the entrances to the church. Please fill in the forms and place them in the envelope, together with your donation and return it.
All Saints Day—2024
The Fundraising Committee will sell boerewors rolls, drinks, ice cream, and popcorn on 3 November after the 09h30 Mass. We will also have the First Communion at the 09h30 Mass.
Road Closure: 17 November 2024
Please note that the Ride Joburg Cycle Race is on Sunday, 17 November 2024, which will affect access to the Church. THERE WILL BE NO MORNING MASSES THIS DAY. Masses will be at 17h30 on Saturday 16 November for Sunday and at 18h00 on Sunday 17 November.
Christmas Lunch for the Homeless
Christmas lunch for the homeless will be on Saturday, 7 December 2024. We are looking for monetary donations and food contributions. For EFT donations, please use “homeless lunch” as a reference. We are inviting volunteers to assist with various tasks. Please write your details on the list on the table at the back of the church.
Baptism
For all parishioners wishing to baptise their babies, please fill in this FORM. The parish will then contact you to set an appointment with Fr. Russell. The last baptism class for the year is on 23 November, and baptism is on 30 November.
Please Help: No Cash in Car Park
Please do not give cash to anyone begging in the Church parking area or at the gate. Giving cash to people creates challenges for the parish and for people attending mass.
The Southern Cross
Copies of the October edition available now. It 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 to the list.
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.
The Pope’s Prayer Intention for October:
We pray with Pope Francis that the Church continue to sustain in all ways a Synodal lifestyle, as a sign of co-responsibility, promoting the participation, the communion and the mission shared among priests, religious and lay people