Parish Notice for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
No Mass on Sunday Morning: Road Closure: Ride Joburg
Please note that the Ride Joburg Cycle Race will take place this Sunday, 26th October 2025, and road closures will affect access to the Parish. There will be no morning Masses on this day. Mass times for that weekend will be as follows: Saturday, 25th October: 17h00 (for Sunday) & Sunday, 26th October: 16h00. Please plan accordingly and spread the word. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Invitation to the 60th Anniversary Celebration of Nostra Aetate
The Jesuit Institute invites you to the 60th Anniversary Celebration of the Vatican II document Nostra Aetate. The document marked a turning point in our relationship with people of other faiths. The celebration will be led by Fr David Neuhaus SJ. It will be on 28th October 2025, 18h30-20h00, at the Jesuit Institute in Auckland Park. Please register: retreats@jesuitinstitute.org.za or call 072 910 6056.
Liturgical Ministers Meeting
Fr. Russell invites everyone involved in the liturgical ministries of the parish to a special meeting on Saturday, 08th November 2025 at 14h00. This includes Proclaimers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Altar Servers, Ministers of Hospitality, Flower Arrangers and Sacristans. The meeting is also open to anyone who would like to join these ministries or who signed up during the Stewardship Drive. All are encouraged to attend as we come together to strengthen our service and commitment to the Parish.
Infant/Child Baptisms
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 01st of November 2025, and the sacrament will be administered on 08th of November 2025.
First Holy Communion
A reminder to parents of First Holy Communicants that the compulsory rehearsals will be on the 01st of November at 09h00. The First Holy Communion will be next Sunday, 2nd of November during the 09h30 Mass.
All Souls Day – 2025
We will commemorate All Souls Mass on Monday, 3 November, at 18h30. 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 the month of November, Masses will be offered for our deceased family members and friends. Pious Lists are available on the tables at the entrances of the church. Kindly complete a list and place it in the envelope, together with your donation, and return it to the parish. These lists will be placed on the altar and remembered at all Masses throughout the month of November.
Alpha Course
Have you previously taken part in the Alpha Course? The parish is in the process of forming an Alpha Team for our upcoming programme, and we are inviting former participants to consider serving in this ministry. Your experience and presence can make a meaningful contribution to others who are beginning their journey of faith. If you are interested in joining the team, please email alpha@trinityjhb.co.za to express your interest.
Anointing of the Sick
On Sunday, 9 November 2026, the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, we will offer the anointing of the sick to all who are seriously ill at the 09h30 Mass.
Flowers in Memorial
If you would like to donate flowers in memory of a loved one to the parish for the altar, please contact the parish office. You can also make a financial contribution towards flowers in the wall-box at the door into the sacristy labelled “Flowers”
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, Sarah, Sr. Sheelagh Mary, Daphne White and Jarrod Van de Berg.