TWENTY NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR A
1st Reading: Isaiah 45:1.4-6. Resp. Psalm: Ps 96:1.3-5.7-10. ℟: Give the Lord glory and power. 2nd Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5. Gospel acclamation: You will shine as lights in the world, holding fast the word of life Gospel: Matthew 22:15-21.
BAPTISMS: The infant baptisms will take place Saturday, on 21 October 2023 during the 18h00 Mass.
SECOND COLLECTION: This weekend second collection that is taken up at all the Masses is in aid of the Mission Sunday. Envelopes are available at the entrance.
CELEBRATORY MASS for Cardinal Stephen Brislin on Saturday 21 October 2023 at 10h00 at Our Lady Help of Christians, Lansdowne, followed by refreshments. All are invited to attend.
THE “LIMBURGER DOMSINGKNABEN” (CATHEDRAL BOYS CHOIR) from Limburg in Germany will sing in the Cathedral for the 10h00 Mass on Sunday, 22nd October 2023 followed by at short concert after Mass.
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.
