Parish Notices for the Third Week of Lent, Year C
PPC 2025 – 2028
As announced at last weekend’s masses, the PPC Full Council met and elected the following as Office Bearers: Chairperson: Prudence Xaba, Deputy: Vincent le Clezio, Secretary: Rudi Maritz, Deputy Secretary: Paul Faller, Add Members: Daniel Pretorius & Sthandiwe Msomi. We thank them for their willingness to serve the parish!
Readings of Year A
Because we have RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) candidates at Holy Trinity who are being welcomed into the Church at Easter, the Rite prescribes we use the readings of Year A for the 3rd,4th,5th Sundays of Lent. From this Sunday – 23 March – we will use Year A Lent reading for Sunday Masses.
Laetare Sunday at Holy Trinity
Rejoice with us in this mid-Lenten celebration! 09h00 ~ The Office of Lauds, led by the Schola Cantorum. Sung Mass at 09h30 with Music for Trumpet & Organ, featuring works by Bach, Viviani & Jerkings. Trumpet by Alexander Urban. Join us for a morning of uplifting sacred music & prayer as we mark this joyful Sunday of Lent!
Paschal Meal
Will be on Tuesday 15th April at 18h00. Prices are as follows: R550 for a family, R450 for a couple, R250 single adult, R180 for students. Tickets will be sold at all masses and available at the parish office. For more information, please contact Prudence Xaba on 082 448 6067
Lenten Recollection Day
The Parish Lenten Recollection Day will be on the 12th of April, beginning at 09h30. Fr Russell will lead this. The day will end with a Penitential Service and individual confessions starting at 12h30; even those who do not attend the recollection are invited to the Lenten Penitential Service. Kindly note that there will be NO confessions on Holy Thursday and Good Friday.
Stations of the Cross
On Fridays in Lent at 18h00. On Friday 4th April there will be a special Stations of the Cross accompanied by a guest instrumentalist. All parishioners are invited to attend; as a parish, we strive to strengthen and increase our community participation and faith through prayer.
Alpha Course
Have you ever participated in the Alpha Course? If so, please join the parish alpha team by emailing alpha@trinityjhb.co.za to express your interest. We are planning to organise one shortly.
St. Vincent de Paul Donations Box
As we journey through Lent, let us embrace the spirit of almsgiving. Each day, set aside one item to donate to our less fortunate community and bring your sacrificed essentials to be placed in the box on the Altar every day. These items may include non-perishable foods like canned foods, lentils, rice, maize meal, as well as toiletries like soaps, toothpaste, toothbrush, roll on, deodorant, Vaseline, lotion or any personal hygiene essentials for all those in need. Support us in helping all in need with your small acts of kindness, which will make a difference in their lives.
Jesuit Community: Office space for Rent
Rentable office space is available on the property of the Jesuit Community at 15 Molesey Avenue, Auckland Park (the Jesuit Institute is on the same property). Three offices; one large, spacious and north-facing, a receptionist’s office and a small rear office. Two toilets, a kitchenette and a shaded veranda. Secure parking and the area is quiet and secure. Please contact Fr Chris: chrischatterissj@gmail.com
The Pope’s Prayer Intention for March
We pray with Pope Francis that broken families might discover the cure for their wounds through forgiveness, and rediscovering each other’s gifts, even in their differences.
Let us pray for the sick
Let us pray for all the sick of the parish. Should you wish to have names added to the list, please email the parish office. We pray, especially for Jenny Howard, Rev Billy Davies, Yvonne Von Mayer, Sarah, Pope Francis and Estelle Earl.