TWENTY SIX SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR B
1st Reading: Numbers 11:25-29. Resp. Psalm: Psalm 19:7.9.11-13. R/. The precepts of the Lord are right; they gladden the heart.
2nd Reading: James 5:1-6. Gospel Acclamation: Your word, O Lord, is truth; sanctify us in the truth. Gospel: Mark 9:38-43.447-48.
| Saturday | 28/9 | 09h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Fr Sean Cahill OFMCap, RIP |
| 18h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael | ||
| Sunday | 29/9 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Missa pro Populo | ||
| 10h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | |||
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Guardian Angel | ||
| Monday | 30/9 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Sick and retired priests |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr John | |||
| Tuesday | 01/10 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr John | |||
| Wednesday | 02/10 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Jean Gonossa – RIP |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr John | Jean and Virginie Gonossa | ||
| Thursday | 03/10 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr John | |||
| Friday | 04/10 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Mortuary List |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr John | All the Souls in Purgatory | ||
| Saturday | 05/10 | 09h00 | Nazareth House | Fr David | Elsie Do Rego – RIP |
| 18h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | |||
| Sunday | 06/10 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Andrew | |||
| 10h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | |||
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian |
MASS INTENTIONS: There are envelopes made available at the entrance of the church, for those who would like a Mass offered. Please place in the collection box.
BULLETIN: Please be aware that bulletin notices will not be accepted for inclusion after 13h00 on a Wednesday. Please ensure that all notices are submitted on time.
PARISH E-MAIL: Please use the email as reflected in the letterhead as we are having some issues with the other e-mail. stmaryscatherdal1851@gmail.com
MARRIAGE: Please note that if it is your intention to get married in the Catholic Church, you are required to give the Church at least six months’ notice of your intent to get married and to complete your pre-marital instruction classes. Please contact the Cathedral office to set up an appointment with Fr Robert to complete the Pre-Nuptial Enquiry Form.
BAPTISM: The next Sacrament of Baptism will be administered at the Cathedral on Saturday, 26 October at 18h00. Should you wish to have your child baptised, please contact the office. A Baptism Preparation Class will be taking place. Parents will be directly notified of when it will be taking place.
SECOND COLLECTION: This weekend the second collection will be taken up in aid of the Priests’ Provident Fund. Envelopes are available at the entrance.
ALTAR SERVER PRACTICE: The practice for Altar Servers will be taking place on Saturday, 05 October from 10h00 to 12h30 at the Cathedral.
SHONA MASS: On Sunday, 6 October at the Cathedral the Zimbabwean Community will be celebrating Mass. All are welcome to attend.
SOLEMN VESPERS AND BENEDICTION: This Sunday, 20 October at 16h00 in the Cathedral, it is well worth attending as it will be sung by the Cathedral Choir. Please let your family and friends know.
ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS 3RD EDITION: Please click on the link below to read it or download it to your computer or phone.
CLERGY NOTICES:
- Fr Robert will be away on a Pilgrimage from Monday 30 September to Saturday the 12 October 2024. Please pray for Fr Robert and the pilgrims.
- In Fr Robert’s absence, Fr John Bartmann will be saying the lunch time Mass. We welcome him and thank him for his assistance.
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 AccountBranch code: 020 909Account number: 071 564 780 |
