THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR B
1st Reading: Jeremiah 31:7-9. Resp. Psalm: Psalm 126:1-6. R/. What great deeds the Lord worked for us! Indeed, we were glad.
2nd Reading: Hebrews 5:1-6. Gospel Acclamation: Our Saviour Christ Jesus abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. Gospel: Mark 10:35-45.
| Saturday | 26/10 | 09h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Maria Saldanha – RIP |
| 18h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Charles Francis Bishop – RIP | ||
| Sunday | 27/10 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Missa pro Populo |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Sea Cantley – RIP !st Anniversary | ||
| 10h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Jean Gonossa – RIP | ||
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Nathan Creed 21st Birthday | ||
| Monday | 28/10 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Sick and Elderly Priest of ADCT | ||
| Tuesday | 29/10 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Hermengilda Correia – RIP |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Patrick Pillay | ||
| Wednesday | 30/10 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Guardian Angel |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | |||
| Thursday | 31/10 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Vincent Olivier RIP |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Teixeira Family | ||
| Friday | 01/11 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Jean Gonossa – RIP |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Mortuary List | ||
| Saturday | 02/11 | 09h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Jose Felix Rebelo – RIP |
| 18h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Missa pro Populo | ||
| Sunday | 03/11 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Denise Pillay |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | |||
| 10h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Patrick Pillay | ||
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian |
BAPTISM: Congratulations to the Khasah, Maketo, Okeke, Nwoffaih, Mutopo, Makuvaro families and the baptism of their young people this Saturday.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: The Parish will celebrate First Holy Communions on the Feast of All Saints, Sunday 3 November 2024. Please keep our young people in your prayers as they make their final preparations.
YOUTH ALPHA PROGRAMME: A strong urging and call to all Teens and Young Adults interested in the Youth Alpha Programme. We are joining together with the District Six Parish and the course will take place in the District Six Parish Hall. You are welcome to invite your friends – they do not have to be Catholic or even Christian. If you are interested or someone you know is interested, please contact Zaine Perry on zaineperry@gmail.com as the course starts very soon.
SECOND COLLECTION: The weekend of the 02-03 November the second collection will be in aid of the Prison Ministry in the Archdiocese. Envelopes are available at the entrance of the church.
SHONA MASS: On Sunday, 03 November at 12h00 at the Cathedral the Zimbabwean Community will be celebrating Holy Mass in Shona. All are most welcome to attend.
ALTAR SERVER TRAINING AND MEETING: On Saturday, 9 November from 10h00 to 12h30 at the Cathedral Altar Server training and meeting will be taking place.
YOUTH FUNDRAISER – CAKE SALE – MEET & GREET
The Youth will be hosting a Cake Sale to raise funds on Sunday 10th November after the 10h00 Mass in the Parish Hall. This will be combined with the Parish “Meet and Greet” sharing a cup of tea or coffee with other parishioners (FREE tea and coffee).
Donations of any form such as cakes, tarts, cupcakes, biscuits, swiss rolls, miniature pies, samoosas etc will be greatly appreciated. We look forward to seeing you there and sharing a cup of tea or coffee with you. Any queries contact zaineperry@gmail.com
ZIMBABWEAN COMMUNITY – ROSARY SESSION: On Sunday, 27 October a Rosary Session will be held from 11h00 to 13h00 in the Parish Hall. All is welcome.
PARISH ALIVE – CENTRE FOR PASTORAL DEVELOPMENT: As part of the preparation for the Jubilee Year in 2025, the CPD have created a website for TEACH US TO PRAY where you will find all the necessary information and all the resources available to download. https//parishalive.com/teachustopraycourse/
NOTICES:
- Sr M Florence Henkel, (age 93) passed away on 21 October 2024 at Schoenstatt. The Requiem Mass will take place on Monday 28 October 2024 at 14h00 at Schoenstatt, Constantia. Fr Robert Bissell and the Cathedral Community would like to convey our condolences to the Schoenstatt Sisters and the family of Sr Florence. Please pray for the repose of her soul.
- Fr Robert will be making his annual retreat from 4-8 November and Fr Christian from 11-16 November. Please keep them in your prayers and please note we will be short staffed during this period.
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 |
