| MASS TIMES | Sat | Sundays | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | *Public Holiday |
| CATHEDRAL | 18:00 | 10:00 & 17:00 | 13:10 | 13:10 | 13:10 | 13:10 | 13:10 | — |
| VILLA MARIA | — | 07:30 | 07:00 | — | 07:00 | — | 07:00 | *08:00 |
| NAZARETH HOUSE | 09:00 | 08:45 | — | 07:00 | — | 07:00 | — | *09:00 |
* On public holidays there will only be one Mass, depending on which day of the week it falls.
| CONFESSIONS | Every Saturday from 17:30 – 17:50 at the Cathedral or by appointment. |
SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION OF OUR LADY – YEAR A
1st Reading: 1Revelation 11:19; 12:1-6.10. Resp. Psalm: Ps 45:10-12.16. ℟: On your right stands the queen in gold of Ophir.
2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:20-27. Gospel acclamation: Mary has been taken up into heaven; the host of angles rejoices.
Gospel: Luke 1:39-56.
ASSUMPTION CELEBRATION: To honour the patronal feast of South Africa there will be a liturgical celebration for the whole Archdiocese (no Mass!) on Sunday 20 August at 15h00 at Our Lady Help of Christians, Lansdowne. All are invited to attend.
SVP WINTER DRIVE: The SVP is urgently looking for donations of warm second hand clothing, jerseys, jackets scarves, beanies etc. Also second hand blankets. Non-perishable items tinned foods, sugar, coffee, tea, porridge, cup of soup, oil, pasta etc. All goods can be dropped off at the Parish office or the Cathedral.
CATHEDRAL CLEANING: In preparation for the confirmations we will spring-clean the Cathedral on Saturday 19th August at 10h00. I would be grateful if all parishioners could lend a hand in the upkeep of their church.
CONFIRMATION: Confirmationwill be taken place on Saturday, 26th August at 18h00 at the Cathedral. Please keep the following candidates in your prayers as they prepare to receive this important sacrament: Angel Khosah, Jose Opincai, Joseane da Silva, Lisa-Rayne Watson, Michaela Bowers, Michael Kuriyazi, and Nicole Riches.
ST MARY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL 160th ANNIVERSARY: This month the school will celebrate its 160th anniversary since its establishment in 1863. We congratulate all learners, parents, and staff.
TRAINING FOR THE PROCLAIMERS OF THE WORD: will take Place on Saturday 2 September at 10h00 in the Cathedral. All those who would like to join the ministry are also welcome to attend as this training is a prerequisite.
