The SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
1st Reading: 1 Chronicles 15:3-4.15-16, 16:1-2 Resp. Psalm: Psalm 132:6-7.9-10.13-14.
R/. Go up, Lord, to the place of your rest, you and the ark of your strength.
2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:54-57. Gospel Acclamation: IBlessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it.
Gospel: Luke 11:27-28
SECOND COLLECTION: This weekend second collection is for St Peter’s, The Apostle (Opus). That will be taken up at all Masses. Envelopes are available at the entrance.
VESPERS AND BENEDICTION: Dear Parishioners, Join us for Solemn Vespers and Benediction this Sunday, the 18th August at 16:00 in the Cathedral sung by the Cathedral Choir.
ARCHDIOCESAN HEALTH CARERS ASSOCIATION (ACHCA): WOMAN”S DAY Celebration at Nazareth House on Saturday, 17th August from 08h30. Mass will be celebrated by Father Mark Pothier at 09h30. Special Guest Wellness therapist Abigail van Rensburg from Sh’zem. Refreshments: Please Bring and Share.
FAREWELL OF DALE: Join my for my final Mass as Organist (Director of Music) at the Cathedral on Sunday, 25th August at 17h00.
MOVIE DAY: On Saturday, 31 August 2024 from 12h00 in the Parish Hall. Ticket only: R25,
R35 with popcorn or R55 with popcorn, cooldrink, chips and sweets. Hotdogs for R 10 Movie choices include Hidden Figures or Encanto with the possibility of screening Inside Out 2. . Everyone is welcome. Donations of sweets, chips and luxuries are most welcome.
RETROUVAILLE WEEKEND: For couples who are hurting. Next course: 13-15 September. Please the poster at the doors.
THE JUBILEE PRAYER
Father in heaven, may the faith you have given us in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us the blessed hop for the coming of your kingdom.
May your grace transform us into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel. May those seeds transform from with both humanity and the whole cosmos in the sure expectation of a new Heaven and a new earth, when, with the powers of Evil vanquished, your glory will shine eternally.
May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of heaven. May that same grace spread the joy and peace of Redeemer throughout the earth. To you our God, eternally blessed, be glory and praise for ever, Amen
| 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 909Account number: 071 564 780 |
| COMMUNAL ACT OF THANKSGIVING O Sacrament most holy, O Sacrament divine! All praise and all thanksgiving, be every moment thine. (X3) |
