TWENTY FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR A
1st Reading: Isaiah 55:6-9. Resp. Psalm: Ps 145:2-3,8-9,17-18. ℟: The Lord is close to all who call him. 2nd Reading: Philippians 1:20-24.27. Gospel acclamation: Open our hearts, O Lord, that we may listen to the words of your Son. Gospel: Matthew 20:1-15.
YOUTH FUNDRAISER (CAKE SALE): The Youth will be hosting a Cake Sale to raise funds on Sunday, 08th of October 2023 after the 10h00 Mass in the Parish Hall. Coffee and Tea will be provided. Donations of any form such as Cakes, tarts, cupcakes or biscuits etc., are greatly appreciated. We look forward in sharing a cup of coffee/tea with you. Thank you.
SECOND COLLECTION: There will be a second collection on the weekend of the 30th September in aid of the Priests’ Provident Fund. Envelopes are available at the entrance.
SOUTHERN CROSS MAGAZINE: The new edition of the Southern Cross, featuring an article about Cardinal-elect Stephen Brislin, is for sale at R30 a copy.
BAPTISMS: The next infant baptisms will take place on Saturday 21 October 2023 during the 18h00 Mass. Please contact the parish office before 13 October to complete the necessary forms. Formation for parents and godparents (compulsory) will take place on Wednesday 18 October at 19h00 in the parish hall.
CATHEDRAL RENOVATIONS: The renovations of the Cathedral, including replacing the asbestos roof, rebuilding the box gutters, and
repainting, is estimated to cost around R12 million. Direct donations can be made to the designated Cathedral Renovations account: Standard Bank, Account number 070624623. Please approach any of the Finance Council members for fundraising ideas.
Father Dominic will be away to supply on the island of Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic until 17th October with limited internet access. Please contact the office or Father Christian Frantz.
