Parish Notices for the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
“Gaza – witnessing the Horror”
Frs. David Neuhaus SJ and Russell Pollitt, SJ will lead a timely and important discussion on the unfolding tragedy in Gaza, sharing insights, context, and reflections on the human suffering and the call to justice and peace. This will be today at 11h15, Trinity House Hall. Tea will be served. All parishioners and friends are warmly invited to attend.
Confirmation Seminars
From this coming Tuesday, 12 August, there will be a series of seminars with Fr. Russell and the Confirmandi of the parish, WITH their parents. This will be online.
PPC Full Council
The next PPC Full Council will be on the 16th of August at 10h00 in the Trinity House Hall.
Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable People
Our parish is committed to protecting and caring for all, especially children and vulnerable people. If you have concerns, please contact our Parish Safeguarding Representative: Mrs Anne Baker 082 432 8860
Various Offerings by the Jesuit Institute
18-27 August: 3,5,8-Day Directed, Silent Retreat at the Jesuit Institute
27-28 September A Christian Mediation Retreat at the Jesuit Institute
3-5 October Mindfulness Retreat at Origins Retreat Centre, Cradle of Humankind
17-26 November 3, 5, 8-Day Directed, Silent Retreat at the Jesuit Institute
For more information please contact retreats@jesuitinstitute.org.za or see our website www.jesuitinstitute.org.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.
Baptism
All parishioners wishing to baptise their babies/children should fill out this FORM. The parish will contact you to schedule an appointment with Fr. Russell. The next baptism class is on 23rd of August 2025, and the sacrament will be administered on 30th of August 2025.
Worldwide Magazine
Parishioners who have signed up for the Worldwide Magazine are kindly requested to collect their copy from the Sacristy.
Parish Pilgrimage to Ngome
The parish annual pilgrimage to Ngome is scheduled for the weekend of 5 to 7 December 2025. Please contact the following people: Prudence 0824486067 and Oswald 0820861334.
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, Daphne White and Jarrod Van de Berg.