The Metropolitan Cathedral of
Saint Mary of the Flight into Egypt
Corner of Hope & Roeland Street, Cape Town
| Administrator: Fr. Robert Bissell In residence: Fr. Christian FrantzE-mail: cathedral.adct@gmail.com Tel (presbytery): 021 462 2586Presbytery: Block E Larmenier Village, 1 Derry Street Vredehoek 8001Office: 16 Bouquet Street, Cape Town 8000Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 09h00–14h00 Tel (office): 021 461 1167Post Box Address: PO Box 12665, Vlaeberg, Loop Street, Cape Town 8010E-mail: stmaryscathedral1851@gmail.com Website: www.stmaryscathedral.org.za |
THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
1st Reading: Numbers 21:4-9 Resp. Psalm 78:1-2.34-38 R/. Never forget the deeds of the Lord! 2nd Reading: Philippians 2:6-11 Gospel Acclamation: We adore you,
O Christ, and we bless you, because by your Cross you have redeemed the world.
Gospel: Luke 14:25-33
| Saturday | 13/09 | 08h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Mark and Charmelle Chinnian |
| 18h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Mark Pienaar RIP | ||
| Sunday | 14/09 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Missa pro Populo |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Maureen & Dennis McEvoy RIP | ||
| 10h00 | Cathedral | Fr Joseph | |||
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Frantz Family | ||
| Monday | 15/09 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Remember Mary as Our Queen and Mother | ||
| Tuesday | 16/09 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Recovery for Keith Hunt |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Peter | Perumal Family – Thanksgiving | ||
| Wednesday | 17/09 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Holy Souls in Purgatory |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Peter | Perumal Family – Thanksgiving | ||
| Thursday | 18/09 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Hildegard Reiner-Ali |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr David | |||
| Friday | 19/09 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Mortuary List |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr David | |||
| Saturday | 20/09 | 08h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Pope Leo XIV |
| 18h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Souls in Purgatory | ||
| Sunday | 21/09 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Davie Snyman RIP |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Mark Pienaar RIP | ||
| 10h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Astrid Castenfelt | ||
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Missa pro Populo |
YOUTH FUNDRAISER: Toward World Youth Day 2027. Celebrating Braai Day: 28 September after 10 am Mass at the Parish Centre, in conjunction with our monthly meet and greet (free tea & coffee). Burgers and Boerewors Rolls @R30 or a combo includes a glass of cooldrink @R35. Food can be ordered and paid for in advance starting this weekend. The Youth Raffle will also be drawn at the braai. We look forward to seeing you all there.
SOLEMN VESPERS AND BENEDICTION: A reminder that sung Vespers are on the 3rd Sunday of the month and will take place on Sunday, 21 September at 16:00 pm. Please do advertise this as widely as possible. We look forward to seeing you there!
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS: PPC elections will be held during the month of September. In preparation for the elections, it is a good idea to reflect on the role and the PPC, its functions and portfolios. During the next month there will be brief talks – to inform, encourage and motivate. Please see the posters about the PPC around the Churches.
| 9 August – 28 September | Information at Mass on the PPC and the elections |
| 13/14 September | Publication of the Nominees |
| 27/28 September | PPC Elections |
| 4/5 October | Announcement of the new PPC |
| 7 October | First meeting of the PPC, election of Office Bearers and the Identifying of portfolios within the new PPC |
NOMINATIONS: Publication of the Nominees are found at the entrance of the church.
SECRET GARDEN COFFEE SHOP: Kindly support our Secret Garden Coffee Shop, located in the Cathedral gardens. Operating hours on Saturdays are from 08:30 am to 14:00 pm.
PLANNED GIVING: If you are not already signed up, please do consider joining Planned Giving, it makes a huge difference to the Parish. Thank you to all those who have already joined, we are very appreciative!
CATHEDRAL RENOVATION: Please note that the final Mass in the Cathedral for the renovation will take place on the weekend of 4/5 October. Thereafter, all weekend Masses will be celebrated in the Parish Hall, while weekday Masses will move to the Chancery Chapel.
YOUTH CLIMATE CHANGE AND JUSTICE WORKSHOP: On Saturday, 20 September, for further info please contact; Dominique at youthchaplaincy@gmail.com
CATHOLIC ENGAGED ENCOUNTER WEEKEND: On November 15-16 Venue: Salesian Institute, Cnr Chiappini and Somerset Road, Greenpoint, Cape Town. Non-residential programme. From 08.00am to 20:30pm on the Saturday and 08.00am to 14:30pm on the Sunday. Fee – R950 per couple. Bookings & Info: Book via Craig and Jacinta – bookings.ceecapetown@gmail.com
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 Bank Name: St Marys Cathedral Current Account Branch 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) |
We strive to be a Caring, Accepting, Thankful, Holy, Evangelising, Diverse, Relevant, Active,
