THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER – YEAR C
1st Reading: Acts 5:27-32.40-41 Resp. Psalm 30:2.4-6.11-13 R/. I will extol you, Lord, for you have raised me up.
2nd Reading: Revelation 5:11-14 Gospel Acclamation: Christ has risen, who created all things and has had mercy on the human race.
Gospel: John 21-:1-19
| Saturday | 03/05 | 08h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Alicia Perumal Thanksgiving Mass |
| 18h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Rushton Family | ||
| Sunday | 04/05 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Vocations to the Priesthood from CT Archdiocese |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Missa pro Populo | ||
| 10h00 | Cathedral | Fr David | |||
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Eddie and Pia | ||
| Monday | 05/05 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Jim McGettigan |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr David | |||
| Tuesday | 06/05 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Alicia Perumal Thanksgiving Mass |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr David | |||
| Wednesday | 07/05 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Papal Conclave |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr David | |||
| Thursday | 08/05 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Jim McGettigan |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr David | |||
| Friday | 09/05 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Mortuary List |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr David | |||
| Saturday | 10/05 | 08h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Alicia Perumal Thanksgiving Mass |
| 18h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Missa pro Populo | ||
| Sunday | 11/05 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Alicia Perumal Thanksgiving Mass |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr David | |||
| 10h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Horacio Pereira | ||
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Mark Lagan RIP |
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.
THANK YOU: To everyone who donated milk during Lent for the feeding Scheme at St Mary’s School. Altogether 419 litres were collected. The school is very grateful as this will last into the 3rd Term. The response has truly been overwhelming!
THE CAPE TOWN SYMPHONY SINGERS: Are having a Farewell Concert for their upcoming Tour. It will in the Cathedral at 19h30 on Saturday, 03 May. There will be a donation box at the entrances to the Cathedral. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
SECOND COLLECTION: This weekend second collection is in aid of the Ecclesiastical Education Fund. Envelopes are available at the entrance of the churches. We thank you in anticipation of your generosity.
AFRICA DAY CELEBRATION: We will be celebrating Africa Day on 25 May this year. Anyone interested in assisting with the preparations, please join the meeting straight after Mass this weekend, 04 May at the Cathedral. Contact details of the Committee: Michelle mitchellperryf@gmail.com, Lawrence on 082 7462030 and Sally on 073 545 3334.
MOTHER’S DAY RAFFLE: The raffle is in aid of the Youth preparing for World Youth Day 2026. Tickets are R20 and available at the entrances to all the Churches in the Parish. Thank you for your support.
SHONA CHOIR FUNDRAISING: On Sunday, 11 May 2025 from 11h30 – 16h00 the Shona Choir will be having a High Tea to fundraise in aid of the Annual Choir Competition in Pretoria. Cost per ticket is R100. All are welcome. For pre-booking, please contact Ronald Mubaiwa on 0837325744 or Ronald.mubaiwa@gmail.com
SOLEMN VESPERS AND BENEDICTION: Will begin again on the 3rd Sunday of May (18 May) at 16h00. We look forward to seeing you all there again. Please let friends and family know.
FR CHRISTIAN: Will be on leave for three weeks. We thank Fr David for his assistance.
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.
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 ccount number: 071 564 780 |
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