THE SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (CORPUS CHRISTI) – YEAR C
1st Reading: Genesis 14:18-20 Resp. Psalm 110:1-4 R/. You are a priest forever, in the line of Melchizedek.
2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Gospel Acclamation: I am the living bread which came down from heaven, says the Lord, if any one
eats this bread he will live forever. Gospel: Luke 9:11-17
| Saturday | 21/06 | 08h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Priests of CT Archdiocese |
| 18h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Angus Stevens | ||
| Sunday | 22/06 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Philip Barton – RIP |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Missa pro Populo | ||
| 10h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Astrid Castenfelt | ||
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Peter | Alicia Perumal – Thanksgiving | ||
| Monday | 23/06 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Hildergardt and Nadeem |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Frantz Family | ||
| Tuesday | 24/06 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Nazareth House Sisters |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Peter | |||
| Wednesday | 25/06 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Ann and Gordon Kling |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Peter | |||
| Thursday | 26/06 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Cesareo and Sylva |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Peter | Teixeira Family | ||
| Friday | 27/06 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Mortuary List |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Mortuary List | ||
| Saturday | 28/06 | 08h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Kurt Bakgaard |
| 18h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Missa pro Populo | ||
| Sunday | 29/06 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | All Souls in Purgatory |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Fr Ralph de Hahn | ||
| 10h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Alicia Perumal – Thanksgiving | ||
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Francesco |
A VERY BIG THANK YOU to all those parishioners who make the Cathedral Tours possible and a wonderful experience – come along and join us on a Saturday morning
COFFEE MORNING: There will be coffee on sale at the entrance to the Cathedral this weekend. Coffee will be at a parishioner price of R25. Help us form a community and support the Coffee Shop.
HOLY HOUR FOR EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: This Sunday, 22 June at 15:00 pm at Corpus Christi Parish, Wittebome. Bishop Sylvester will lead the Holy Hour organised by the CPD. All Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and their families are invited to attend. Tea and refreshments will be served after the Holy Hour.
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. Please book with Michelle on michelleperryf@gmail.com We look forward to celebrating our Cathedral, as a Parish.
SSVP (THE SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL): Join the SSVP Knit-a-thon, Winter Drive on Saturday, 28 June at 9:00 am at the Secret Garden Coffee Shop, Parish Centre. Let us come together as a community to help knit blankets for those in need and enjoy the fellowship and a warm drink. Could we ask to loan knitting needles for those who do not have? Please donate any wool you may have lying around or second-hand books (in good condition for fundraising). Financial donations can also be paid into the SVP Bank Account: St Mary’s Cathedral CT SVP, Current Acc, Standard Bank, Thibault Square, Account Number: 220908575. Thank you for your support.
BAPTISM: Registration will close on 27 July for Baptism. The Baptism instruction class will be held on Sunday 24 August after the 10:00 am Mass. Please make sure that you have registered for this baptism.
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: 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
CATHOLIC MENS MINISTRY: Catholic Men’s Weekend Interest Survey. This survey seeks to determine interest in hosting a Catholic Men’s Weekend, which will be hosted from 21 to 23 November 2025 at Bergkroon in Wellington. Survey link; Survey link; https://forms.gle/T8LgpTJC1Crm4bgM8 We would ask that those who would consider attending a men’s weekend to complete the survey.
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)
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 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 |
| COMMUNAL ACT OF THANKSGIVING O Sacrament most holy, O Sacrament divine! All praise and all thanksgiving, be every moment thine. (X3) |
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