The Thought for the Day
The multiplication of the loaves generates many levels of meaning, often deeply spiritual. At a more ordinary level, we see an anonymous boy with the bread and fish making available what little he had for the Lord to make use of them. Placing ourselves at his disposal, offering whatever gifts we have is all that is asked of each of us.
Prayer
Lord Jesus, we know that you see potential where we see limits. All we have and are is your gift in the first place. Help us to place ourselves and your gifts at your disposal for the service of the Kingdom.
The Divine Office – Week I
THE PAROCHIAL NOTICES
- LAST WEEKEND’S COLLECTIONS
Collections R 6 835, 35 Planned Giving R 4 877, 77
Southern Cross R 80, 00
Thank you most sincerely for your generosity!
- IN THE SOUTHERN CROSS – A medical check-up for the parish; ‘Why I drove home naked one night’; How technology makes our kids lonely; The trouble with the ‘Prosperity Gospel’; Pope’s surprise at a wedding.
Please note that if it is your intention to get married in the Catholic Church, you need to give the Church at least six months notice of your intent to get married. Please contact the Cathedral office to set up an appointment with one of the Cathedral clergy to complete the Pre-Nuptial Enquiry.
The Banns of Marriage
25 August at 10h00 Josphat Benhura & Pauline Makato Convalidation
21 September at 16h00 André Dietrichsen & Lee-Anne Fredericks
20 October at 14h00 Garth Smith & Natalie Choto
20 October at 15h00 Nicholas Hayes & Stephanie Joubert
02 November at 14h30 Alberto-Maria Bernadi & Sonia Ramautar Convalidation
03 November at 12h00 David Madlala & Jodi Gordon
24 November at 11h00 Miles Arendse & Candice Cornelissen
24 November at 12h00 Brendan Shunmugan & Lauren Page
THE PRAYER FOR RAIN
O God, in whom we live and move, and have our being, grant us sufficient rain,
so that being supplied with what sustains us in this present life, we may seek more confidently what
sustains us for eternity. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
PLEASE NOTE THE FORTHCOMING EVENTS
03rd August at 17h30 Holy Hour and Benediction at Nazareth House Main Chapel
05th August at 10h00 First Holy Communion
12th August at 10h00 Sacrament of Confirmation
18th August at 09h30 Gathering for Catholic Health Carers within the Archdiocese
of Cape Town at Nazareth House, Vredehoek. Registration begins at 09h30 and Holy Mass at 10h00. Guest speaker is
Lynette Petersen from the Legion of Mary and an AGM will be held to elect a new Committee.
18th August at 19h15 Music and Organ Recital by Mikyle Adams and friends featuring works by Buxtehude, Bach, Mendelssohn, Wesley and Stanford.
