Sunday, 15th December 2019 | St Mary's Cathedral

Thought for the day

Joy in believing might seem an “extra” in today’s challenging climate for faith. Many of us struggle simply to hold on, not to mention being exuberant about it all. And yet, of course there is deep happiness in faith. First of all, everything around is a gift and behind all the gifts stands a giver. Secondly, love is at the heart of it all and, in the faith, nothing is ever “lost” or “wasted.” Faith, hope and love endure and the greatest of these is love. Finally, why not “permit” ourselves true joy in all that God has done for us and still does for us in Jesus and in the Holy Spirit?

Prayer

We believe, loving God, that you take delight in all you have made. Open up in us again the springs of joy, that we may delight in you, our true joy.

THE PAROCHIAL NOTICES

LAST WEEKEND’S FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

Collection R 6 518, 60 Planned Giving R 2 858, 88

Southern Cross R 984, 00 Candles R 1 742, 10

Advent Appeal (2) R 3 610, 90

Thank you for your generosity and support!

Please Note that there will be a SECOND COLLECTION this weekend towards the Annual Advent Appeal.

MONDAY 16^th is a Public Holiday. Please note the change is the times of Holy Masses in the Parish.

16^th December from 17h00 at Nazareth House, Cape Town – join them for a picnic which will be followed by Carols by Candlelight. Please see the posters advertised for additional information.

PARISH PENITENTIAL SERVICE on Wednesday 18^th December at 19h00. The venue is Nazareth House Main Chapel.

FESTIVAL OF CAROLS AND LESSONS IN THE CATHEDRAL on Sunday 22^nd December at 18h30

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM – Our next Baptism will be celebrated in the Cathedral on Sunday, 05^th January at the 10h00 Mass. The date of the Preparation class must still be determined.. Should you wish to baptize your child please arrange an appointment with the Priest before then.

SHONA MASS FOR JANUARY 2020 will be on Sunday 12^th January at 11h45

THE BANNS OF MARRIAGE

21^st Dec at 10h30 Rufaro Njekete & Engline Menasi -Convalidation

28^th Dec at 15h00 Luigi Di Martino & Heather Ford –Convalidation

03^rd Jan at 14h30 Oledayo Oyekanmi & Tonia Osedebe -Convalidation

05^th Jan at 15h00 Matthew Akmal & Agnieszka Gradzewicz -Convalidation

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 intention to do so. Please contact the Cathedral office to set up an appointment with one of the Cathedral clergy to complete the Pre-Nuptial Enquiry and to arrange the required Marriage Preparation Classes.

PLEASE NOTE THE FORTHCOMING EVENTS

CANADIAN CHOIR CONCERT AT THE CATHEDRAL ON WEDNESDAY 15^th JANUARY 2020 at 19h00. Tickets are R100 per person. The 30 member choir is composite of two choirs, Song Routes and Village Harmony. They will be touring South Africa between 06^th – 18^th January 2020.

Christmastide 2019

24^th Dec. at 00h00 The Cathedral Archbishop Stephen Brislin

Nazareth House Father Rohan Smuts

25^th Dec. at 07h30 Villa Maria Father Michael Clement SAC

at 08h45 Nazareth House Father Luigi Benigni

at 10h00 The Cathedral Father Rohan Smuts

28^th Dec. at 18h00 The Cathedral Father Luigi Benigni

29^th Dec. at 07h30 Villa Maria Father Rohan Smuts

at 08h45 Nazareth House Father Luigi Benigni

at 10h00 The Cathedral Father Rohan Smuts

at 17h00 The Cathedral Father Luigi Benigni

31^st Dec. at 23h55 The Cathedral Bishop Sylvester David OMI

01^st Jan. at 08h00 Villa Maria Father Luigi Benigni

at 09h00 Nazareth House Father Rohan Smuts

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

The Cathedral Parish is completely committed to ensuring the safety of our children. For further information consult the website of the Archdiocese: adct.org.za using the Ministries Tab or contact our Parochial Coordinator, Margie Cook on 0824618607.