TWENTY FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR B
1st Reading: Isaiah 50:5-9. Resp. Psalm: Psalm 116:1-6.8-9. R/. I will walk in the presence of the Lord in the land of the living.
2nd Reading: James 2:14-18. Gospel Acclamation: Far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. Gospel: Mark 7:31-37.
| Saturday | 14/9 | 09h00 | Nazareth House | Fr John | |
| 18h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Ian Gillespie RIP | ||
| Sunday | 15/9 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Juliet Adams RIP |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr John | |||
| 10h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Family Life | ||
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Sheila Bowers RIP | ||
| Monday | 16/9 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Norah Layden RIP |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Sick and Elder Clergy of ADCT | ||
| Tuesday | 17/9 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Priest of the Archdiocese of Cape Town |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Jean Gonossa RIP | ||
| Wednesday | 18/9 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Guardian Angel |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Poor Souls – Assist Perumal Family | ||
| Thursday | 19/9 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | |||
| Friday | 20/9 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Mortuary list |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Poor Souls – Assist Perumal Family | ||
| Saturday | 21/9 | 09h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Souls in Purgatory |
| 18h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Guardian Angel | ||
| Sunday | 22/9 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Missa pro Populo |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | |||
| 10h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael | ||
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Prayer and Life Workshops |
MASS INTENTIONS: Above are the intentions that the Priest will offer up for the week of the 14-22 September 2024. There are envelopes made available at the 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.
SOLEMN VESPERS AND BENEDICTION: This Sunday, 15 September at 16h00 in the Cathedral, it is well worth attending as it will be sung by the Cathedral Choir. The Solemn Vespers and Benediction will be taking place every 3rd Sunday, please let your family and friends know.
YOUTH SOCIAL WITH DISTRICT 6: All grades 8-10 are invited to a Youth Social on Friday 20 September starting at 18h00. This is a great opportunity to meet other Catholic Youth and we hope it to be the start of many joint projects with the Parish of Holy Cross, District 6. Please RSVP to Zaine Perry via email: zaineperry@gmail.com for catering purposes.
PARISH MEETINGS: The PPC Committee will be meeting on 17 September at 18h30.
ALTAR SERVER PRACTICE: The practice for Altar Servers will be taking place on Saturday, 21 September from 10h00 to 12h30 at the Cathedral.
POLISH COMMUNITY: The Polish Community will be celebrating Holy Mass on Sunday, 22 September at 08h30 at the Cathedral. All are welcome to attend. The Mass will be in Polish.
CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Our parish is committed to ensuring the safety of all children in the church environment. For further information on the Child Safeguarding Policy of the Archdiocese please go to www.adct.org.za and search for “Child Safeguarding”.
BAPTISM: The next Sacrament of Baptism for Infants will be administered at the Cathedral on Saturday, 26 October at 18h00. Please contact the office at least two weeks before the date to fill in the necessary forms. Baptism Preparation Class will take place Wednesday, 23 October at 19h00 in the Parish Hall. Both parents and godparents to be present.
ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS 3RD EDITION: Please click on the link below to read it or download it to your computer or phone.
MARRIAGE FAMILY ADCT GROUP: To view this discussion please use the following link https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/marriageandfamilyadct/001701dafd06%242879e840%24796db8c0%24%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
CLERGY NOTICE: Fr Robert will be away on a Pilgrimage from Monday 30 September to Saturday the 12 October 2024. Please keep the Pilgrims in your prayers.
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 BankName: St Marys Cathedral Current Account Branch code: 020 909Account number: 071 564 780 |
