SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS – YEAR C (02 NOVEMBER 2025)
1st Reading: Revelation 7:2-4.9-14 Resp: Psalm 24:1-6 R/. These are the people who seek face, O Lord. 2nd Reading: 1 John 3:1-3
Gospel Acclamation: Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest, says the Lord. Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12.
| Saturday | 01/11 | 08h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Missa pro Populo |
| 17h00 | Parish Hall | Fr Christian | |||
| Sunday | 02/11 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Luke Colvin – For the Conversion |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | |||
| 10h00 | Parish Hall | Fr Robert | Perumal Family – Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted | ||
| 17h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | |||
| Monday | 03/11 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Margaret Bishop – Thanksgiving |
| 13h10 | Chancery Chapel | Fr David | |||
| Tuesday | 04/11 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Charlie Bishop – Thanksgiving |
| 13h10 | Chancery Chapel | Fr Peter | Keith Starling | ||
| Wednesday | 05/11 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Paul & Francesco – Restored to good health and strength |
| 13h10 | Chancery Chapel | Fr Peter | Luke Colvin – For the Conversion | ||
| Thursday | 06/11 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Peter | |
| 13h10 | Chancery Chapel | Fr Robert | Perumal Family – Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted | ||
| Friday | 07/11 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Mortuary List |
| 13h10 | Chancery Chapel | Fr Christian | Mortuary List | ||
| Saturday | 08/11 | 08h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Luke Colvin – For the Conversion |
| 17h00 | Parish Hall | Fr Christian | |||
| Sunday | 09/11 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Neo Xaba – Writing Matric Exams | ||
| 10h00 | Parish Hall | Fr Christian | |||
| 17h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Missa pro Populo |
MORTUARY LIST: November is dedicated to the Holy Souls, a special time when the Church invites us to remember and pray for those in Purgatory. The most meaningful prayer we can offer for the Holy Souls, who rely on our help, is the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. If you wish to take part in the mortuary list, you are encouraged to write the names of your departed loved ones and friends, include an offering, and place these in the envelopes available at the entrances of the Chapels and parish hall. Kindly drop your envelope into the collection baskets. Your prayers and participation are deeply appreciated.
SHONA MASS: The Shona Mass for this Sunday, 2 November has been cancelled.
BAPTISM: Baptism instruction class will take place on Sunday, 23 November, at 11:00 am at the Parish Hall. The Sacrament of Baptism will take place on the weekend of 29/30 November. The Baptism Enquiry Forms are available at the entrances of the chapels. Please complete and return to the parish office, no later than the 16 November.
LITURGY COMMITTEE MEETING: Wednesday, 5 November at 18:30 pm in the Parish Boardroom.
READERS MEETING: Thursday, 6 November at 18:30 pm in the Parish Boardroom.
PPC MEETING: On Tuesday, 18 November at 18:00 pm at the Parish Hall.
SECOND COLLECTION: The weekend of the 8/9 November, a second collection will take place at all Masses in aid of Prison Ministry. Envelopes are available at the entrances of the Chapels.
PRIESTS ANNUAL RETREATS: Fr. Christian will be on retreat from Monday 3-7 November and Fr Robert will be on retreat from 17-21 November. Please keep them in your prayers
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: Will take place on the Feast of Christ the King, 23 November. Please keep our young people in your prayers as they make their final preparations for this important Sacrament.
DECEASED CLERGY MASS: This mass will take place on 25 November at St Michael’s Parish in Rondebosch at 11:00 am. All are welcome to attend.
WORLD DAY OF THE POOR: Join Us in Preparing for World Day of the Poor!
On Saturday, 15 November at 9:30 am, the SVP will be preparing sandwiches in the Parish Hall to be distributed on Sunday, 16 November. Parishioners are invited to assist by bringing bread, a knife, and something to put on the sandwiches (e.g. peanut butter, jam, polonies, etc.).“Many hands make light work” – the more help we have, the more we can make a difference! Donations towards the sandwiches are also most welcome. This is a beautiful opportunity to show solidarity with the poor and marginalized Let’s come together as a community, mark this meaningful day, and make a positive impact.
CATHOLIC MENS MINISTRY: The Annual Men’s Weekend will be held from 21-23 November at Bergkroon, Bain’s Kloof, Wellington. The cost of the weekend is R950. For more information please contact: Quinton May 083 639 8027, Nigel Copley 082 458 7269, Wayne Carollison 082 555 6877 and Dylan Clarke 079 765 7066.
ATHLONE DAY OF RECOLLECTION: On Saturday, 15 November from 09:30 am to 12:30 pm a Day of Recollection will be held at St Mary of the Angels Catholic Church, 86 Lawrence Road, Athlone. Father Robert Bissell will conduct this Day of Recollection. All Cathedral Parishioners are most welcome to attend.
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) |
