THIRTY THIRD SUNDAY -YEAR C (16 NOVEMBER 2025)
1st Reading: Malachi 4:1-2 Resp: Psalm 98:5-9 R/. The Lord comes to judge the peoples with fairness. 2nd Reading: 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12
Gospel Acclamation: Look up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near. Gospel: Luke 21:5-19
| Saturday | 15/11 | 08h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | |
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Alicia Perumal – Thanksgiving | ||
| Sunday | 16/11 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Missa pro Populo |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Amaro Luiz – RIP | ||
| 10h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Selina Mapswagi – Thanksgiving | ||
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Teixeira Family | ||
| Monday | 17/11 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | |
| 13h10 | Chancery Chapel | Fr David | St Joseph | ||
| Tuesday | 18/11 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Nazareth House Sisters |
| 13h10 | Chancery Chapel | Fr David | St Joseph | ||
| Wednesday | 19/11 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | |
| 13h10 | Chancery Chapel | Fr David | St Joseph | ||
| Thursday | 20/11 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Eugene & Christina |
| 13h10 | Chancery Chapel | Fr David | St Joseph | ||
| Friday | 21/11 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Mortuary List |
| 13h10 | Chancery Chapel | Fr David | St Joseph | ||
| Saturday | 22/11 | 08h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Alicia Perumal – Our Lady Comforter and of the Afflicted |
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | |||
| Sunday | 23/11 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Missa pro Populo |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | |||
| 10h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | St Joseph | ||
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian |
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.
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.
CATHEDRAL RETURN: Due to unforeseen and potentially fortuitous circumstances we are temporarily returning to the Cathedral until 15 January 2026. From this weekend all Cathedral Masses will return to the Cathedral building and not the Hall. We will keep the current Mass times:
Saturday Evening 17h00 Sunday Morning 10h00 Sunday evening 17h00
Please note weekday Masses will remain in the Chancery Chapel.
WORLD DAY OF THE POOR: Thank you to everyone who came along to assist in making sandwiches and for all the many donations received. This Sunday, 16 November all parishioners are invited to help distribute the food and something to drink to those less fortunate than us who live all around us. Let’s come together as a community, mark this meaningful day, and make a positive impact, showing that we recognise the needs of those suffering, and in our own small way, try to respond.
HOLY HOUR: Pope Leo has asked for a Holy Hour in each Parish on the Feast of Christ the King in order to mark the end of the Jubilee on the Parish Level. Given the dynamics of the Cathedral, our Holy Hour will be from 08h45 to 09h45 next Sunday 23 November. We, therefore, ask all parishioners to come to Mass as early as possible for this Holy Hour. This is a holy way to celebrate the end of the Jubilee in the Cathedral Parish. We will end with Benediction at 09h45 with FHC Mass at 10h00. Please make every effort to attend.
BAPTISM: Baptism instruction class will take place next Sunday, 23 November, after the 10h00 Mass at the Parish Centre. The Sacrament of Baptism will take place on the weekend of 29/30 November or at the Shona Mass of 7 December.
MASS FOR DECEASED CLERGY AND BENEFACTORS: On Tuesday, 25 November at 11h00 an at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Rondebosch. All are welcome to attend.
PROCLAIMERS TRAINING:
There will be a COMPULSORY Proclaimers Training for ALL the proclaimers of the Word in the Parish. We thank Msgr. Borello for availing himself for these training sessions. Training times and dates:
Nazareth House Readers: Tuesday, 18 November 10h00 at Nazareth House – please prepare the reading for the 33rd Sunday in OT, Year C.
Cathedral Readers: Saturday, 29 November 10h00 in the Cathedral – please prepare the reading for the 1st Sunday of Advent.
ADVENT – FAITH SHARING GROUP: A small faith sharing group will meet at Nazareth House for the four weeks of Advent to celebrate this important season. On Mondays, 24 November, 01, 08 and 15 December from 10h00 to 11h30 at Nazareth House Parish Room. We do hope you will be able to join us. Please contact Greg Landman on 082 598 4095.
PRIEST ANNUAL RETREATS: A reminder that Fr Robert will be on retreat this week. Please contact Fr Christian or the office for any emergencies.
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 Accoun 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) |
