TWENTY NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR C (19 OCTOBER 2025)
1st Reading: Exodus 17:8-13 Resp: Psalm 121:2-8 R/. Our help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. 2nd Reading: 2 Timothy 3:14;4:2
Gospel Acclamation: The word of God is living and active, discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Gospel: Luke 18:1-8.
| Saturday | 18/10 | 08h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Sr Virginia |
| 17h00 | Parish Hall | Fr Christian | Josephine Lubenberg | ||
| Sunday | 19/10 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Teixeira Family |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr David | |||
| 10h00 | Parish Hall | Fr Christian | Ameeta Shunmugan RIP | ||
| 17h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Frantz & Castenfelt Family | ||
| Monday | 20/10 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Remember Mary, Our Mother and Our Queen |
| 13h10 | Chancery Chapel | Fr David | Luisa Moni RIP | ||
| Tuesday | 21/10 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Peter | Perumal Family – Thanksgiving |
| 13h10 | Chancery Chapel | Fr David | McEvoy Family RIP | ||
| Wednesday | 22/10 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Peter | Keith Starling |
| 13h10 | Chancery Chapel | Fr David | Rowles Family | ||
| Thursday | 23/10 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Nazareth Sisters |
| 13h10 | Chancery Chapel | Fr David | Rowles Family RIP | ||
| Friday | 24/10 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Mortuary List |
| 13h10 | Chancery Chapel | Fr David | |||
| Saturday | 25/10 | 08h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Christina & Eugene |
| 17h00 | Parish Hall | Fr Christian | Bernard Nentwig RIP | ||
| Sunday | 26/10 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Hildegard and Nadeem RIP |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr David | |||
| 10h00 | Parish Hall | Fr Christian | |||
| 17h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Peter | Keith Starling |
NOTICE: Fr Robert will be on leave from 10 – 27 October. All Masses will continue as normal. Please contact the office or Fr Christian for any emergencies.
We thank Father David Rowles for celebrating the Masses in Father Robert Bissell’s absence.
SECOND COLLECTION: This weekend of the 18-19 October, a second collection will be taking place at all Masses in aid of Mission Sunday. Envelopes are available at the entrances of the Chapels.
MASS INTENTIONS: To those who would like to have a mass said. Please fill in the envelopes together with your stipend and place it into the collection baskets. Envelopes are made available at the entrance of the Chapels.
CATHEDRAL RENOVATIONS: The Cathedral is now officially closed until July 2026. Please note the venues where the Masses are being celebrated on the list below. We will re-evaluate the Sunday evening decision of moving to Nazareth House at the end of October, possibly also moving this Mass to the Parish Hall.
| Day/Time | Location | Notes |
| Weekdays (13h10) | Chancery Chapel | Weekday Masses |
| Saturday Evening (17h00) | Parish Hall | Saturday evening Mass – Parish Hall |
| Sunday Morning (10h00) | Parish Hall | Sunday morning Mass – Parish Hall |
| Sunday Evening (17h00) | Nazareth House | Sunday evening Mass – Nazareth House Chapel |
LITURGY COMMITTEE MEETING: On Wednesday, 05 November at 18:30 pm in the Parish Boardroom.
READERS MEETING: On Thursday, 06 November at 18:30 pm in the Parish Boardroom.
ALL SOULS’ DAY MASS: Will be celebrated on Monday, 03 November at 10:30 am at St. John’s Church, Maitland. All who can make it are most welcome. All Souls’ Day is a special time for us to gather as one family of faith to remember and pray for our departed loved ones. As we lift our hearts to God in prayer, we also give thanks for the gift of their lives and for the hope we share in the Resurrection.
THE MARRIAGE COURSE: This Marriage Course is for couples who want to strengthen and enrich their marriage. The course comprises of seven sessions. Though all couples do the course together, there is no group sharing. Each person shares and discusses only with their spouse. Venue: St Michael’s Catholic Church Hall, Cost: R2 100 per couple (includes meals and workbooks), Time: Monday Evenings: 19h00 to 21h00. Dates: October 20 and 27, November 3, 10, 17 and 24.
Booking: Contact Gavin Smith on email: GavenPSmith1@outlook.com or Cell: 082 457 2981.
CATHOLIC MENS MINISTRY: The Annual Catholic Men’s Weekend on the weekend of 21-23 November at Bergkroon, Bain’s Kloof, Wellington. The cost of the weekend (meals and accommodation included) is R950. This event begins on the Friday evening and ends with Mass at midday on Sunday. For further information please contact: Quinton May on 083 639 8027, Nigel Copley on 082 458 7269, Wayne Carollison 082 555 6877 and Dylan Clarke on 079 765 7066.
ALL WHITE DANCE PARTY FUNDRAISER: On Friday, 07 November, Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Grassy Park will be having at dance in the Retreat Civic. Please see notice board for further information.
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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