Parish Notices for the Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time, Year B
ALL SOULS DAY—2024
We will commemorate All Souls Mass on Saturday, 2 November, at 17h30. If you have lost a loved one or friend, come and remember them at this Mass. It will be celebrated traditionally, including chants from the Gregorian Missa pro Defunctis and the Pie Jesu from Faure’s Requiem. We will also have a special prayer in the Garden of Remembrance.
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. These lists will be placed on the altar at all Masses.
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.
SERMON OUTLINE
For the last six weeks, an electronic “Sermon Outline” has been sent on the Parish WhatsApp group for the weekend. The outline is supposed to help us live and deepen the Word of God during the week. If you do not receive it and want it, please send a WhatsApp to 011 339 2826, and you will get it with the bulletin.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
A reminder that the First Holy Communion Retreat will take place on 26 October from 08h30-13h00. All First Holy Communicants must be present. Thank you!
STAINED GLASS WINDOWS
As many of you know, the stained glass windows in the Church need serious attention; some are slowly disintegrating, and small bits of glass are falling out. We need to raise about R2.5 million to renovate the windows. We will soon release a small video and brochure to raise awareness and money from anyone willing to give. Each little bit helps. If you are willing to help work on this project, please get in touch with Fr Russell by emailing him frrussell@trinityjhb.co.za
THE SOUTHERN CROSS
The Parish is selling the Monthly Catholic Magazine; we have ten copies of the October edition, each costing R40.00. If you want to order a monthly subscription, please email or call the parish, and we will add you to the list. The latest edition features the new Apostolic Nuncio (Papal Ambassador) to South Africa.
ALL SAINTS DAY—2024
The Fundraising Committee will sell boerewors rolls, drinks, ice cream, and popcorn on 03 November after the 09h30 Mass.
PLEASE SUPPORT THE PARISH
A reminder that you can contribute 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, scan the code and make your contribution instead of cash. We appreciate your support; thank you!
PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO NGOME
The Parish Annual Pilgrimage to Ngome Marian Shrine will be from 13 to 15 December 2024. For further details, please contact the organisers: Prudence Xaba, 0824486067, or Oswald Mokoena, 0820861334.