Parish Notices for THE DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA IN ROME, YEAR C
Anointing of the Sick
This 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.
Christ the King with the Nuncio
On the 23 November, the last Sunday of the Church’s liturgical year, the Solemnity of Christ the King, His Excellency, Archbishop Henry Jagodziński, the Apostolic Nuncio to South Africa (representative of Pope Leo XIV to Church and government of South Africa), will celebrate the 09h30 Mass. After this Mass, we invite you to a “bring and share” of cultural foods – please make sure you write your name on the lists at the back of the church for this event.
Come Immanuel – Advent Reflections Book
The Jesuit Institute has released a beautiful new book titled Come Immanuel, featuring daily reflections for the season of Advent. The cost for each book is R80. Prepare your heart this Advent with these inspiring reflections!
Homeless Christmas Lunch
Join the PPC and SSVP in sharing the joy of Christmas at the parish annual Homeless Christmas Lunch on Tuesday 16 December 2025 (public holiday). We invite our Trinity family to participate by offering donations (financial or in kind) and hands-on support to make this event special. Donations of rice, samp, pasta, tinned goods, cooking oil and other condiments, soft drinks (cans and buddy bottles) and closer to the time, frozen chicken and red meat would be most welcome. Cash donations can be made to the parish bank account with the reference Christmas Lunch. For more information, please contact Prudence 082 448 6067 and Bertin 072 275 5829.
Conquest or Leaven: Reflections Of a Catholic Priest on Israel/Palestine
The Jesuit Institute will host the launch of Conquest or Leaven – Reflections of a Catholic Priest on Israel/Palestine on 25 November 2025 at 18h30. All are welcome. Please RSVP for catering purposes retreats@jesuitinstitute.org.za.
Beading Group Sale
The Beading Group will be holding a sale of their beautiful handmade work on 23rd and 30th November after both Masses. Please support this initiative — all proceeds will go towards the restoration of the stained-glass window. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to do some of your Christmas shopping while supporting a good cause!
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”
Student Mass
The Last Mass for the year will be on Sunday the 30th of November.
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.
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.
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.