SOLEMNITY OF THE FLIGHT INTO EGYPT – YEAR B
1st Reading: Genesis 46:1–7. Resp. Psalm: Psalm 37: 3–4.18–19.27–28.39–40 R/. From the Lord comes the salvation of the just. 2nd Reading: Ephesians 1:3–14. Gospel acclamation: And he rose and took the child and his mother by night, and departed to Egypt. Gospel: Matthew 2:13–15.19–23.
** Please note that there will be a Second Collection this weekend in aid of the Holy Childhood. **
INSTAGRAM: The St Mary’s Instagram account has officially been launched: http://instagram.com/st.marysyouth
CATECHETICAL FORMATION PROGRAMME (CFP) 2024
The Catechetical Formation Programme is an initial training programme for new catechists and those who need to upgrade their catechetical knowledge and skills. It is an 8 Session Programme, together with a Retreat, with one session a month, beginning in February and ending in December: Starts 10 February: Session 1 – Call and Vocation Please contact michelleperryf@gmail.com if you would like to sign up. Please note this is FREE of charge.
OLD PALM CROSSES: Please return last year’s palm crosses so that they can be burned to make the ashes for Ash Wednesday. Old palm branches and crosses can be dropped off in the foyer of all three churches or at the office.
FAITH SHARING DURING LENT: Join a group on :-
Sundays (beginning on 11 February) after the 10h00 Mass in the Parish Hall . Contact Ronald 083 732 5744.
Mondays (beginning on 12 February) at 10h00 at 14A Deerpark Drive. Contact Margie 082 461 8607
Mondays (beginning on 12 February) at 19h00 at 14A Deerpark Drive. Contact Margie 082 461 8607
Wednesdays (beginning 14 February) at 10h00 at Nazareth House Assisted Living. Contact Bernadette 072 772 6590
Sundays (beginning 17 February) at 8h45 in the Parish Hall. Contact Samantha 082 403 6966
ALMS GIVING DURING LENT: Once again, we will be collecting litres of long-life full-cream milk for the feeding scheme at St Mary’s School. Please leave your donations at the Cathedral, Nazareth House or Villa Maria.
ASH WEDNESDAY: there will be four Masses in the parish on Ash Wednesday, 14 February 2024: 07h00 Villa Maria, 07h00 Nazareth House, 13h10 Cathedral, 19h00 Cathedral. Please note that Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting and abstinence.
FOREIGN CURRENCY FUNDRAISER: If you have any old or foreign currency (coins or notes) at home that you do not use, please consider donating it to the parish. You are welcome to drop them into the collection boxes or bring them to the office. We will then have them exchanged and will use the proceeds for the needs of the parish. Thank you for your support.
THE ANNUAL DAY FOR THE SICK, AGED, AND PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED will be held on 17 February at Schoenstatt Constantia. This is a wonderful event; we would appreciate your help promoting it. Please see the attached poster for your reference. Everyone is invited to bring a packed lunch, but we also offer a home-cooked meal on the day. If you would like to order this meal, please do so by 14 February. (See notice board for further details).
