THE SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT – YEAR C
1st Reading: Genesis 15:5-12.17-18 Resp. Psalm 27:1.7-9.13-14 R/. The Lord is my light and my salvation.
2nd Reading: Philippians 3:17-4:1 Gospel Acclamation: From the shining cloud the Father’s voice is heard: this is
my beloved Son, hear him. Gospel: Luke 9:28-36
| 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 Christian | |||
| 10h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Fr Christian on his Birthday | ||
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Missa pro Populo | ||
| Monday | 17/03 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | |||
| Tuesday | 18/03 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Edward Wenger RIP |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Celine Perumal Birthday Intentions | ||
| Wednesday | 19/03 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Vocations to the Priesthood from CT Archdiocese |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Elia Dreyer Brennan Birthday Intentions | ||
| Thursday | 20/03 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Sisters of Nazareth |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Chrisitan | Astrid Castenfelt | ||
| Friday | 21/03 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Mortuary List |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Mortuary List | ||
| Saturday | 22/03 | 08h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | |
| 18h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Alicia Perumal – Thanksgiving | ||
| Sunday | 23/03 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Missa pro Populo |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Sr Brenda | ||
| 10h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Mortuary List | ||
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Teixeira Family |
MASS INTENTIONS: Please place all the Mass Intention requests in the collection baskets. You will also receive a call/message later in the week to confirm reception of the envelope and to confirm the date of the Mass, if you have specified a date. If you have not heard from the Parish in that week please contact the office as soon as possible. Thank you.
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 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 |
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 (21 March) will be led by the Sisters in the Parish
FAITH SHARING GROUPS: It is not yet too late to join a small faith sharing groups this Lent. This is unfortunately the last week this will be possible, The course is 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 in the Parish Hall. Phone Evadne 084 874 9137
- Sundays at 11h00 in the Parish Hall. Phone Ronald 083 732 5744
- Mondays at 10h00 at 14A Deerpark Drive. Phone Margie 082 461 8607
- Tuesdays at 10h00 at Villa Maria. Phone Sr Glynis 021 109 7950
- Wednesdays (on Zoom) at 19h00. Phone Michael 082 493 8493
- Thursdays at 10h00 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!
PRAYERFUL CONDOLENCES: On the passing of Adella Mutero a member of the Parish and the Shona Community. May her soul rest in peace. Details regarding the funeral, will be made available as soon as possible.
SECRET GARDEN COFFEE SHOP: IfF you are around on a Saturday morning pop into our coffee shop that is up and running at the Cathedral Garden until lunch time every Saturday. Come and support us as we grow this opportunity and ministry.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO FR CHRISTIAN: who celebrates his birthday with his twin brother this Sunday. Ad multos annos!
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 Bank Name: St Marys Cathedral Current Account Branch code: 020 909 Account number: 071 564 780 |
We strive to be a Caring, Accepting, Thankful, Holy, Evangelising, Diverse, Relevant, Active, Loving Catholic Community
