TWENTY FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR C
1st Reading: Amos 8:4-7 Resp. Psalm 113:1-2.4-8 R/. Praise the Lord, who raises the poor from the dust. 2nd Reading: 1 Timothy 2:1-8
Gospel Acclamation: Though Jesus Christ was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich. Gospel: Luke 16:1-13
| 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 | ||
| Monday | 22/09 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Hildegard Reiner – Ali |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Diana Anagonou – Thanksgiving | ||
| Tuesday | 23/09 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Jan “Boland: Coetzee RIP |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Peter | Perumal Family – Thanksgiving | ||
| Wednesday | 24/09 | 08h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Diana Anagonou – Thanksgiving |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | NO MASS | |||
| Thursday | 25/09 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Bernard Neting RIP |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Thanksgiving (Hunt) | ||
| Friday | 26/09 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Mortuary List |
| 13h10 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Mortuary List | ||
| Saturday | 27/09 | 08h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Remember Mary, Our Mother and Our Queen |
| 18h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Jan “Boland” Coetzee RIP | ||
| Sunday | 28/09 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Diana Anagonou – Thanksgiving |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Carlos De Jesus Correia | ||
| 10h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Missa pro Populo | ||
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Frantz and Castenfelt Families |
SOLEMN VESPERS AND BENEDICTION: A reminder that sung Vespers will take place this Sunday, at 16:00 pm. Please do advertise this as widely as possible. We look forward to seeing you there!
MASS TIMES: Please be aware of the Mass times change for this coming week due to the Public Holiday, on 24 September. There will be no Lunch time Mass at the Cathedral and at Villa Maria (Wednesday, 24 September) Mass will be at 08:00 am.
MASS OF ALL NATIONS: On Sunday, 28 September at 12:00 pm at the Athlone Civic Centre, cnr, Protea and Eland Street, Athlone. All are welcome to attend. Please see the poster on the Parish noticeboard.
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.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS: PPC elections are being held next weekend. In preparation for the elections, it is a good idea to reflect on the role and the PPC, its functions and portfolios.
| 9 August – 28 September | Information at Mass on the PPC and the elections |
| 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.
13 parishioners have been nominated: Kevin Beaumont, Thandi Bosman, Monica Chiro, Christina De Freitas, Evadne Kortje, Ignatious Marimo, Nancy Moses, Ricardo Moses, Benn Ndzoyiya, Eugene Olivari, Michelle Perry, Zaine Perry, Chris Sampson. Further information is available at the entrances to the churches.
On 27/28 September, if you are a parishioner who has been confirmed and are over 18, you may vote for 5 people. The 5 with the most votes will be elected to the PPC. Fr Robert may then appoint up to 5 more people.
SECOND COLLECTION: On the weekend of the 27-28 September, a second collection will be taking place at all Masses in aid of the Priests’ Provident Fund. Envelopes are available at the entrance of the church.
CATHEDRAL RENOVATIONS: Please note that the final Masses in the Cathedral before 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.
SUNDAY, 5 OCTOBER – THE ORDER OF THE DAY: Mass at 10:00 am at the Cathedral which will be followed by a Tree planting ceremony at 11:15 am in the Parish Garden. Those who wish to attend the Blessing of the Animals will then make their way to St George’s Cathedral (Wale Street), where we will participate in the blessing with the Anglican Cathedral. After the Blessing of the Animals, we kindly request that those who are able to assist, return to St Mary’s Cathedral to help with packing up of the Cathedral. We need to remove the moveable goods out of the Cathedral and into storage for the renovation. Please bring along a platter towards the “Bring and Share” in the Parish Hall. If you are attending another Mass or do not wish to attend the Blessing of the Animals, please do join us to assist in clearing out the Cathedral. We will begin at 13:00 pm. The more help we get, the more efficient it will be. Thank you in anticipation of your assistance!
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING: On Tuesday, 7 October the NEW Parish Pastoral Council meeting will be taking place at 18:30 pm in the Parish Hall. They will be joined by the old PPC at 19:00 pm.
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.
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: 020 909 Account 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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