TRINITY SUNDAY – YEAR C
1st Reading: Proverbs 8:22-31 Resp. Psalm 8:4-9 R/. O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name through all the earth!
2nd Reading: Romans 5:1-5 Gospel Acclamation: Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit: to God who is, who was, and who is
to come. Gospel: John: 16:12-15
| Saturday | 14/06 | 08h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Priests of the ADCT |
| 18h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Souls in Purgatory | ||
| Sunday | 15/06 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Vocations to the Priesthood |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Andrew | |||
| 10h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Astrid Castenfelt | ||
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Missa pro Populo | ||
| Monday | 16/06 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Reece Belton |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | |||
| Tuesday | 17/06 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Vocations to the Priesthood from CT Archdiocese |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Peter | |||
| Wednesday | 18/06 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | The soul that needs one Mass to leave Purgatory |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Peter | |||
| Thursday | 19/06 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | The soul that needs one Mass to leave Purgatory |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Teixeira Family | ||
| Friday | 20/06 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Mortuary List |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Mortuary List | ||
| Saturday | 21/06 | 08h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Angus Stevens |
| 18h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Priests of CT Archdiocese | ||
| Sunday | 22/06 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Philip Barton |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Missa pro Populo | ||
| 10h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Frantz Family | ||
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Alicia Perumal – Thanksgiving |
CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Thank you to all who attended the screening of the Archdiocesan presentation last Sunday. A copy of “Standard 3: Preventing Harm to Children” has been emailed to those who have not received it previously. It is also available on line: https://adct.org.za -> Ministries->Child Safeguarding -> Parish Administration->Preventing Harm to Children
SOLEMN VESPERS AND BENEDICTION: This Sunday, at 16:00 pm The Liturgy will be sung by the Cathedral Choir, with music by Murrill and Stainer, as well as the Psalmody and Canticle sung by the choir and congregation. Do com along.
YOUTH DAY: The Annual Youth Day celebration will take place on the Monday, 16 June from 10:00 am -13:00 pm at the Italian Club, Donegal Street, Rugby. (Youth Day Jubilee – Battle of the Bands). Please register if you plan on attending this event. Please contact Zaine Perry on 079 582 6098 or email zaineperry@gmail.com
CATHEDRAL JUBILEE TOUR: To all parishioners, we have secured an official date for the Parish’s Cathedral Tour. It will be on the 28 June at 12:00 pm. There is space for 100 parishioners. Please contact Michelle on michelleperryf@gmail.com should you wish to join us on the Parish tour of the Cathedral. We look forward to being together as a Parish celebrating our Cathedral.
SSVP (THE SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL): Join the SSVP Knit-a-thon, Winter Drive. Saturday, 28 June at 9:00 am at the Parish Centre “Secret Garden Coffee Shop. As community to help knit blankets for those in need and enjoy the fellowship and refreshment. We are kindly requesting donation of wool, knitting needles (loan) and second-hand books (in good condition for fundraising). Financial donations can be paid into the SVP Bank Account: St Mary’s Cathedral CT SVP, Current, Standard Bank, Thibault Square, Account Number: 20908575. Thank you for your support. The SVP Team. For any further information – Contact: Michelle on 082 475 6311.
BAPTISM: The Sacrament of Baptism will take place on either 30 or 31 August 2025. The Baptism instruction class will be held on Sunday 24 August after the 10:00 am mass. The date and time will be determined at the class. Baptism Forms are available at the entrances of the churches. All completed forms need to be handed in by 17 August at the parish office.
LAUDATO SI’ PARISH INITIATIVE: This year marks the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis signing Laudato Si’, the encyclical on climate change and our common home. Please WhatsApp Kevin Beaumont to join our Laudato Si parish initiative: 082 774 2210 (WhatsApp messages only).
THE SCHOENSTATT GIRLS: Once again, we are excited to invite girls aged 13 and over to our upcoming Winter Camp! We’re looking forward to a few days of fun, friendship, and faith-filled moments.
Location: Schoenstatt Retreat and Conference Centre, dates: 30 June – 3 July 2025. The booking form can be accessed via the link: https://forms.gle/VxDieVkBzrPnQvRw8. Contact person: Sr. Ann-Marie
MASS TIMES: Please note that Holy Mass will be celebrated at Villa Maria on Monday 16th June at 8:00am (Youth Day) which is a public holiday. No celebration of holy mass at the Cathedral on Monday 16th June.
SECRET GARDEN COFFEE SHOP: Kindly support our Secret Garden coffee shop located in the Cathedral gardens. Operating hours Saturdays from 08:30 am till 14:00 pm.
THE SHORTENED JUBILEE PRAYER: (On Screens)
| 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 AccountBranch code: 020 909Account number: 071 564 780 Swift Code: SBZAZAJJ |
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.
We strive to be a Caring, Accepting, Thankful, Holy, Evangelising, Diverse, Relevant, Active, Loving Catholic Community.
