NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR B
1st Reading: 1 Kings 19:4-8. Resp. Psalm: Psalm 34:2-9. R/. Taste and see that the Lord is good! 2nd Reading: Ephesians 4:30.5:2. Gospel Acclamation: I am the living bread which came from heaven, says the Lord; if any one eats of this bread, he will live forever. Gospel: John 6:41-51.
| Saturday | 10/8 | 09h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Wanda da Silva Toledo RIP |
| 18h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Missa pro Populo | ||
| Sunday | 11/8 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Luiz de Freitas – Spiritual Benefit |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Manuel Teixeira RIP | ||
| 10h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Carlos de Freitas – Spiritual Benefit | ||
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Family Life | ||
| Monday | 12/8 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Vocations to Priesthood |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Marilyn Barton | ||
| Tuesday | 13/8 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Edward Wenger RIP |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Thanksgiving – Keith Hunt | ||
| Wednesday | 14/8 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Mortuary List |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Vocations to Priesthood for the Archdiocese of Cape Town | ||
| Thursday | 15/8 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Special Intention |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Pope Francis | ||
| Friday | 16/8 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Maria Teixeira |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Mortuary List | ||
| Saturday | 17/8 | 09h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Dennis Lloyd – Successful recovery from operation |
| 18h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Family Life | ||
| Sunday | 18/8 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Teixeira Family |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Filomena Pontes RIP | ||
| 10h00 | Cathedral | Fr Chrisitian | Pope Francis | ||
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Missa pro Populo |
MASS INTENTIONS: Above are the intentions that the Priest will offer up for the week of the
10th–18th August 2024. There are envelopes made available at entrance of the church, for those who would like a Mass offered. These Masses may be offered for special intentions and especially for the Repose of the Souls of our departed relatives and friends. Only one intention may be offered per Mass, so please take an envelope per Mass Intention. These may be handed to the priest on duty or placed in the collection box.
A PLEA FOR PEACE: featuring The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace presented by the Symphony Choir of Cape Town at 19h00 on 16th and 17th August at the Cape Town City Hall. Tickets via Quicket.
SVDP COMMITTEE: Meeting to be held on Saturday, 17th August from 09h00 to 12h00 in the Parish Hall.
ARCHDIOCESAN HEALTH CARERS ASSOCIATION (ACHCA): Women’s Day celebration at Nazareth House on Saturday, 17th August from 08h30. Theme: Women Inspiring Women. Mass will be celebrated by Father Mark Pothier at 09h30. Special Guest: Wellness therapist Abigail van Rensburg from Sh’zen. Refreshment: Please Bring and Share.
ZIMBABWEAN COMMUNITY: On Sunday, 18th August at 12h00 the Zimbabwean Community will celebrate Mass of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
SECOND COLLECTION: There will be a second collection for St Peter, The Apostle (Opus) next weekend. Envelopes are available at the entrance.
ASSUMPTION OF OUR LADY: Patronal Feast of South Africa. On Sunday, 18th August the Assumption Celebration at Our Lady Help of Christians, Lansdowne at 15h00.
MOVIE DAY: On Saturday, 31st August 2024 from 12h00 in the Parish Hall. Ticket only: R25, R35 with popcorn or R55 with popcorn, cooldrink, chips and sweets. Everyone is welcome.
RETROUVAILLE WEEKEND:
For couples who are hurting. Next course: 13-15 September. Please see the poster at the doors.
PLANNED GIVING:
Please consider joining the Parish Planned Giving. This allows the Finance Council the ability to plan; your dedicated contribution makes a difference! Please also consider Debit Orders or EFT giving as these lower deposit costs and decrease risks on the property. Snap Scan is also a real option. Should you wish to join or change your Planned Giving, forms are available at the doors.
SVDP WINTER DRIVE: The SVP is urgently looking for donations of warm second hand clothing, jerseys, jackets scarves, beanies, gloves 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. The SVP will also be providing the homeless with soup and a hot cup of coffee/tea in the next month. Any donations toward this special spoil are welcome. Thanking you all in advance for your generosity.
| COMMUNAL ACT OF THANKSGIVING O Sacrament most holy, O Sacrament divine! All praise and all thanksgiving, be every moment thine. (X3) |
| We are always thankful to all those who contribute financially each week. Please prayerfully consider making a donation as it does benefit our parish in many important ways. You are also welcome to use SnapScan to make a donation. Banking details: Standard Bank Name: St Marys Cathedral Current Account Branch code: 020 909 Account number: 071 564 780 |
