TWENTY EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR B
1st Reading: Wisdom 7: 7-11. Resp. Psalm: Psalm 90:12-17. R/. Fill us with your merciful love, O Lord, and we shall exult.
2nd Reading: Hebrews 4:12-13. Gospel Acclamation: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Gospel: Mark 10:17-30.
| Saturday | 12/10 | 09h00 | Nazareth House | Fr David | |
| 18h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | |||
| Sunday | 13/10 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Family Life |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Hunt Family Very Special Intention | ||
| 10h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Missa pro Populo | ||
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael | ||
| Monday | 14/10 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Sick and Elderly Priest ADCT |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Peter Bishop | ||
| Tuesday | 15/10 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | |||
| Wednesday | 16/10 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Thanksgiving to St Joseph |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | St Anthony of Padua | ||
| Thursday | 17/10 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Poor Souls – Assist Perumal Family | ||
| Friday | 18/10 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Mortuary List |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Pope Francis | ||
| Saturday | 19/10 | 09h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael |
| 18h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | |||
| Sunday | 20/10 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Missa pro Populo | ||
| 10h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Teixeira Family | ||
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Thanksgiving to St Joseph |
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 Sacrament of Baptism will be administered at the Cathedral on Saturday, 26 October at 18h00. Baptism Preparation Class will be taking place on Sunday, 20 October at 11h30 in the Parish Hall. Please note that both parents and godparents to be present.
ZIMBABWEAN COMMUNITY – ROSARY SESSION: On Sunday, 13 October a Rosary Session will be held from 11h00 to 13h00 in the Parish Hall. All is welcome.
SOLEMN VESPERS AND BENEDICTION: On 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.
SECOND COLLECTION: On the weekend of the 19-20 October there will be a second collection in aid of Mission Sunday. Envelopes are available at the entrance.
ALPHA PROGRAMME: Call to all Teens and Young Adults interested in the Alpha Programme. Please contact Zaine Perry on zaineperry@gmail.com
PARISH ALIVE – CENTRE FOR PASTORAL DEVELOPMENT: As part of the preparation for the Jubilee Year in 2025. We have created a website page for TEACH US TO PRAY where you will find all this information and also all the resources to download. MORE LANGUAGES COMING SOON: Afrikaans and isiXhosa. They will be available on this website page too.
https//parishalive.com/teachustopraycourse/
NOTICES:
It is with great sadness that we inform the Community of the passing of Fr Stanley Botha on Sunday, 06th October 2024. Fr Robert Bissell and the Cathedral Community would like to convey our condolences to his family. Please keep them in your prayers.
Funeral arrangements: – Requiem Mass will take place on Monday 14 October 2024 from 10h30 for Tributes followed by Mass at 11h00 at Our Lady of the Annunciation, Milnerton.
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: 020 909 Account number: 071 564 780 |
