TWENTY SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR B
1st Reading: Deuteronomy 4:1-2.6-8 Resp. Psalm: Psalm 15:2-5. R/. O Lord, who may abide in your tent?
2nd Reading: James 1;17-18.21-22.27 Gospel Acclamation: Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth we should be a kind of first fruits of his.
Gospel: Mark 7:1-8.14-15.21-23.
| Saturday | 31/8 | 09h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Peter | Hildegard Reiner – Ali Birthday |
| 18h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Edna Greig RIP | ||
| Sunday | 01/9 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Special Intention |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Peter | |||
| 10h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Family Life | ||
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Hountondji Estelle Glorie – Spiritual Benefit | ||
| Monday | 02/9 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Hildegard Reiner – Ali Birthday |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Sick and Retired Priests ADCT | ||
| Tuesday | 03/9 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Peter | |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Peter | |||
| Wednesday | 04/9 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Sue Parkin RIP |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Mortuary List | ||
| Thursday | 05/9 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | |||
| Friday | 06/9 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Mortuary List |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Souls in Purgatory | ||
| Saturday | 07/9 | 09h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Teixeira Family |
| 18h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | |||
| Sunday | 08/9 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Missa pro Populo |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | |||
| 10h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | |||
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian |
COMMUNION TO THE SICK IN THE PARISH. Is there someone in your family who is seriously sick at home, or in hospital? Kindly contact the Cathedral Office to arrange for the Sacraments of the Anointing of the Sick and Communion. Please also contact the Parish if you are going to have an operation, as we would like to anoint you before the procedure.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION: On Sunday, 8 September at the 10h00 Mass, six young people from our Parish will be confirmed by Cardinal Brislin. Please join us and support our young people, and most importantly please keep them in your prayers as they make their final preparation for confirmation.
MUSIC DIRECTOR: The Cathedral Parish is excited to welcome Kevin Kraak as our new Music Director and Organist. We look forward to working with him and experiencing the new heights our music ministry will reach.
PARISH CULTURE SURVEY: Stay in touch and keep up to date by visiting our Parish Culture Survey webpage below PARISH CULTURE SURVEY 2024. Everyone in the parish is encouraged to complete
the Archdiocese wide survey. Its purpose is to find out how we are living our missionary mandate and how you experience the church in our parish. Everyone’s feedback is important and valued. The survey is drawing to a close on 8 September (end of day).
PLEASE DO FILL THIS OUT TODAY
https://www.surveymonkey,com/r/Cathedral-457
SHONA MASS – On Sunday, 1 September at 12h00 the Zimbabwean Community will be celebrating Holy Mass in Shona. All are most welcome to attend.
EQUESTRIAN ORDER OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE OF JERUSALEM: EOHSJ REHEARSAL: – the installations of new Dames and Knights of EOHSJ will be taking place in the Cathedral with the Vigil Service at 18h30 on Friday 13 September and the installation at 10h00 on Saturday 14 September. All are welcome to attend. If you are interested in the Order, please contact Fr Robert Bissell. There will also be a practice for those being installed in the Cathedral on Saturday7 September from 10h00 – 12h00 in the Cathedral. Please keep the new Dames and Knights in your prayers.
SCHOENSTATT SPRING RETREAT: From 13th – 15th September for young women ages 18-35 will be held at Schoenstatt Conference Centre, Constantia. Contact Sr Ann-Marie on 079 147 6968 or schoenstatt.ct@gmail.com. Please also see the Notice board for more information.
UPCOMING PARISH MEETINGS: A reminder that the PFC will be on 12 September and the PPC on 17 September, both at 18h30.
CLERGY NOTICE – Fr Robert will be away from Thursday midday to Tuesday midday, he will be presenting at AGROP (annual gathering of recently ordained priests) in East London.
THE SHORTENED 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 hope for the coming of your kingdom.
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 our Redeemer throughout the
earth. To you our God, eternally blessed, be glory and praise for ever, Amen.
| 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 909Account number: 071 564 780 |
