THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT – YEAR C
1st Reading: Deuteronomy 26:4-10 Resp. Psalm 91:1-2.10-15 R/. Be with me, O Lord, when I am in distress.
2nd Reading: Romans 10:8-13 Gospel Acclamation: Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. Gospel: Luke 4:1-3
| Saturday | 08/03 | 08h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Glen Lloyd & Family |
| 18h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Vocations to the Priesthood from CT Archdiocese | ||
| Sunday | 09/03 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Pope Francis |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Missa pro Populo | ||
| 10h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Crisis in family life: Pope’s Intention | ||
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Alicia Perumal – Thanksgiving | ||
| Monday | 10/03 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Astrid Castenfelt | ||
| Tuesday | 11/03 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Priests in CT Archdiocese |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Pam Edwards | ||
| Wednesday | 12/03 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Souls in Purgatory |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Souls in Purgatory | ||
| Thursday | 13/03 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Sr Brenda |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Alicia Perumal – Thanksgiving | ||
| Friday | 14/03 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Mortuary List |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Mortuary List | ||
| Saturday | 15/03 | 08h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Goretti Fernandes – Thanksgiving For Birthday Celebration in January |
| 18h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Teixeira Family | ||
| Sunday | 16/03 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Craig Frantz Birthday Intentions |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Fr Christian on his Birthday | ||
| 10h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | |||
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Missa pro Populo |
FLOWER MINISTRY: The Cathedral Parish would like to begin a Flower Ministry. All those interested in signing up please forward your contact details as soon as possible to the Parish Office. We would like to have this ministry up and running before Easter.
LENTEN 2ND COLLECTION: Envelopes are available at the entrance of the church. You may also use SnapScan or Yoco for the contributions, but please stipulate Lenten Appeal.
| MASS TIMES FOR ASH WEDNESDAY AND EASTER | ||||
| Cathedral | Villa Maria | Nazareth House | ||
| Palm Sunday | 13/04/2025 | 10h00 ;17h00 | 07h30 | 08h45 |
| Maundy Thursday | 17/04/2025 | 19h00 | == | 18h00 |
| Good Friday | 18/04/2025 | 10h00; 15h00 | == | 15h00 |
| Holy Saturday | 19/04/2025 | 20h00* | == | 20h00 |
| Easter Sunday | 20/04/2025 | 10h00 | 07h30 | 08h45 |
*Please note there has been a slight change to the Mass time
STATIONS OF THE CROSS: On all the Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday), Stations of the Cross will be at Nazareth House at 18h00. They will be led by different ministries within the Parish. On Good Friday the Station of the Cross will be in the Cathedral at 10h00, using the Maude Sumner Stations. Next weeks stations (14 March) will be led by the Proclaimers of the Word.
FAITH SHARING GROUPS: You are invited this Lent to join one of our small faith sharing groups for a 4 week journey on the Eucharist. This is a program aimed at the Jubilee and developed by the CPD in the Archdiocese.
- Sundays (for Youth) at 08h45 beginning on 09 March in the Parish Hall. Phone Evadne 084 874 9137
- Sundays at 11h00 beginning on 09 March in the Parish Hall. Phone Ronald 083 732 5744
- Mondays at 10h00 beginning on 10 March at 14A Deerpark Drive. Phone Margie 082 461 8607
- Tuesdays at 10h00 beginning on 11 March at Villa Maria. Phone Sr Glynis 021 109 7950
- Wednesdays (on Zoom) at 19h00 beginning on 12 March. Phone Michael 082 493 8493
- Thursdays at 10h00 beginning on 20 March at Nazareth House. Phone Bernadette 072 772 6590
ALMS GIVING DURING LENT: As a Lenten custom in our Parish, we will be collecting litres of long-life full-cream milk to mix with the ePap for the feeding scheme at St Mary’s School. This makes a huge difference in the learning lives of these young people. All donations may be placed in the baskets at the entrances to the Cathedral, Nazareth House or Villa Maria.
SVDP DONATIONS: As part of our Lenten observance, donations of canned goods may be made to the SVDP. Almsgiving is an essential tenet of Lent and recognising the needs around us and responding, is practically living out our faith.
KNITTERS AND CROCHETERS: All Knitters and Crocheters who would like to participate in making beanies and blankets for old age homes and anyone in need, please to contact Anik Broadhurst on 0839771099 or 021 4396987 to facilitate the distribution of wool. This is a wonderful cause to support and keep your fingers nimble!
SUNG VESPERS: Will resume this month. Sunday 16 March at 16h00 will be our first sung Vespers for 2025.
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 or the YOCO tap machines to make a donation. Banking details: Standard BankName: St Marys Cathedral Current Account Branch code: 020 909 Account number: 071 564 780 |
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