FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT – YEAR B
1st Reading: 2 Samuel 7:1-5.8-12.14-16. Resp. Psalm: Psalm 89:2-5.27.29. ℟: I will sing forever of your mercies, O Lord. 2nd Reading: Romans 16:25-27. Gospel acclamation: Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word. Gospel: Luke 1:26-38.
THE ARCHBISHOP’S ADVENT APPEAL: There will be a second collection on all the Sundays of Advent for the pastoral and building needs of the Archdiocese. Please take your set of envelopes that is available at the entrance.
SVP COMMITTEE: Thank you all who have donated towards our “Bring to Mass – Christmas Drive”. Your generosity is so appreciated. Together, we can make a difference.
CATECHISTS NEEDED!! Anyone interested in joining this ministry, please contact Michelle 0824756311 or email michelleperryf@gmail.com.com
YOUTH CHRISTMAS HAMPER RAFFLE: Raffle R20 per ticket. Value of Hamper: R2000 plus. Please support our youth. Tickets on sale at the entrance. You still have time to purchase your ticket before the draw at the end of the 10h00 Mass on Sunday. Thank you for your support.
MASS TIMES FOR THE ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS SEASON 2023/2024:
| CATHEDRAL | VILLA MARIA | NAZARETH HOUSE | |
| Sun 24 Dec (4th Sunday of Advent) | 10:00 | 07:30 | 08:45 |
| Sun 24 Dec (Christmas Eve) | 20:00 | No Mass | 19:00 |
| Mon 25 Dec (Christmas Day) | 10:00 | 07:30 | 08:45 |
| Tue 26 Dec (Day of Goodwill) | No Mass | No Mass | 09:00 |
| Wed 27 Dec – Fri 29 Dec | No Mass | 07:00 (Wed & Fri) | 07:00 (Thu) |
| Sun 31 Dec (Holy Family) | 10:00 | 07:30 | 08:45 |
| Sun 31 Dec (New Year’s Eve) | 20:00 | No Mass | No Mass |
| Mon 01 Jan (New Year’s Day) | No Mass | 08:00 | No Mass |
| Tue 02 Jan – Fri 05 Jan | No Mass | 07:00 (Wed & Fri) | 07:00 (Tue & Thu) |
| Sun 07 Jan (Epiphany) | 10:00 & 17:00 | 07:30 | 08:45 |
BAPTISMS: The next infant baptisms will take place Saturday, on 20th January 2024 during the 18h00 Mass. Please email Fr. Dominic at cathedral@adct.org.za before 14th January 2024 to complete the necessary forms. Formation for parents and godparents (compulsory) will take place on Wednesday, 17th January 2024 at 19h00 in the Parish Hall.
INSTAGRAM: The St Mary’s Instagram account has officially been launched: instagram.com/st.marysyouth
The Parish Secretary, Carlene Weitz, will be away on leave from the 27th December 2023 until 26th January 2024.
