Parish Notices for the Solemnity of Pentecost, Year C
RCIA
Rite of acceptance into the order of catechumens is this Sunday. It will take place at 09h30 Mass. This is for all those who are over 16 and have not yet completed the Sacraments of Initiation, or who wish to be received into the Catholic Church.
Dedication Sunday – Your chance to give back!
This weekend, we will ask all parishioners to dedicate their time, talents, and treasure. Please fill in the form you received last week, and you will be asked to formally dedicate yourself.
Winter Living Theology
This is a wonderful formation experience! The Jesuit Institute of South Africa will host the 2024 Winter Living Theology led by Fr. Carlos Mendoza-Alvarez, OP and this year’s theme is “Hope & Healing”. The Johannesburg session is between 24 – 26 June 2025 at Lumko Retreat Centre, the cost per person is R1 950 including lunch and 3 lectures per day. To find out more or register https://www.jesuitinstitute.org.za/winter-living-theology/
St. Vincent de Paul Blanket Drive
Parishioners are requested to donate either a new blanket or a clean used blanket or R95 for the cost of a new blanket for our less fortunate brothers and sisters. You may put your blanket(s) in the box in front of the altar. You may either deposit your financial contribution into the bank account of SSVP with the reference “Blanket” or put it into a collection box in front of the altar.
Absence
Please note that Fr Russell will be away from 12 June to 4 July. He will be doing his annual 8-day silent retreat and taking some days off. During his absence, various priests will help in the parish. Should you need any assistance, please get in touch with Tebogo during office hours, and he will be happy to help. Tebogo is in the office Mon, Thurs and Fri from 09h00-13h00 and on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 09h00-16h00.
Social Media
To ensure effective communication, Holy Trinity is utilising multiple social media platforms. Please subscribe to our Facebook, Instagram and YouTube channels. A reminder that the parish has a WhatsApp group, which anyone can join by sending a WhatsApp message to +27 11 339 2826. We also have an online database, so please send your details to parish@trinityjhb.co.za or fill in a census card at the back of the Church if you have not already done that. Thanks!
Marriage
Please note that all individuals wishing to get married in the church are required to contact a priest at least six months before the proposed marriage. You are also required to attend an external marriage preparation program: booking can be made online for Engaged Encounter: https://engagedencounter.co.za/
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.
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 Rev Billy Davies, Yvonne Von Mayer, Sarah, Sr. Sheelagh Mary.