THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT – YEAR C
1st Reading: Exodus 3:1-8.13-15 Resp. Psalm 103:1-4.6-8.11 R/. The Lord is compassionate and gracious.
2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:1-6.10-12 Gospel Acclamation: Repent, says the Lord, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Gospel: Luke 9:28-36
| Saturday | 22/03 | 08h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Sr Brenda |
| 18h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Alicia Perumal – Thanksgiving | ||
| Sunday | 23/03 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Missa pro Populo |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Adriano Schincariol RIP | ||
| 10h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | |||
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | |||
| Monday | 24/03 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Cesareo and Sylva | ||
| Tuesday | 25/03 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Lucia Special Intention | ||
| Wednesday | 26/03 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Lidia Caboz |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Francesca Special Intention | ||
| Thursday | 27/03 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Edward John Spotten |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | |||
| Friday | 28/03 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Mortuary List |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Mortuary List | ||
| Saturday | 29/03 | 08h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Eliana Special Intention |
| 18h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Astrid Castenfelt | ||
| Sunday | 30/03 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Stefania Special Intention |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Teixeira Family | ||
| 10h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Missa pro Populo | ||
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian |
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 week’s stations (28 March) will be led by the Priests in the Parish
LENTEN CONFESSION: Please be aware that there will be NO penitential Service in the Parish this Lent. As we have confessions every Saturday from 09h00 – 12h00, please make use of this opportunity. Thank you.
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!
SECRET GARDEN COFFEE SHOP: If 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.
SHONA MASS: On Sunday, 06 April 2025 at 12h00 the Zimbabwean Community will be celebrating Holy Mass in Shona. All are most welcome to attend.
PALM CROSS WORKSHOP: Invitation to all Parishioners/Youth (young and old) to make palm crosses on Saturday, 12 April 2025 from 10h00 to 13h30 in the parish hall. Please bring along a donation of Marshmallow Easter Eggs. Much appreciated.
PLENARY INDULGENCE: It is possible to gain a plenary indulgence by visiting the Cathedral as a pilgrim. You need to pray in front of the Jubilee crucifix, pray for the Holy Father, go to sacramental confession and receive communion all in the same day (24 hours). If you want to find out more about indulgences, please see the notices at the back of the Cathedral.
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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