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SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT (07 DECEMBER 2025)

1st Reading:  Isaiah 11:1-10  Resp: Psalm 72:102.7-8.12-13.17  R/. In this days shall justice flourish, and great peace forever.   2nd Reading:   Romans 15:4-9  Gospel Acclamation:  Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight; all flesh shall see the salvation of God.

Gospel:  Matthew 3:1-12

Saturday06/1208h00Nazareth HouseFr RobertMissa pro Populo
  17h00CathedralFr ChristianFrantz Family
Sunday07/1207h30Villa MariaFr ChristianEileen & Philip De Kock
  08h45Nazareth HouseFr RobertMargaret Bishop – RIP
  10h00CathedralFr RobertAlicia Perumal – Our Lady Comforter and of the Afflicted
  17h00CathedralFr David 
 Monday08/1207h00Villa MariaFr ChristianMortuary List
  13h10Chancery ChapelFr ChristianSick and Retired Priests
Tuesday09/1207h00Nazareth HouseFr RobertAlicia Perumal – Our Lady Comforter and of the Afflicted
  13h10Chancery ChapelFr Peter 
Wednesday10/1207h00Villa MariaFr Robert 
  13h10Chancery ChapelFr ChristianAstrid Castenfelt
Thursday11/1207h00Nazareth HouseFr RobertAlicia Perumal – Our Lady Comforter and of the Afflicted
  13h10Chancery ChapelFr Christian 
Friday12/1207h00Villa MariaFr RobertMortuary List
  13h10Chancery ChapelFr ChristianCraig Frantz Jr – Birthday
Saturday13/1208h00Nazareth HouseFr Christian 
  17h00CathedralFr RobertMary, Henry & John Dwane – RIP
Sunday14/1207h30Villa MariaFr RobertMissa pro Populo
  08h45Nazareth HouseFr ChristianSkyler – Angels protection
  10h00CathedralFr RobertAll Souls in the Purgatory
  17h00CathedralFr Christian 

ADVENT APPEAL: Please support the Advent Appeal, held as a second collection on all Sundays of Advent. Envelopes are available at the church entrances. Your contributions assist the Centre for Pastoral Development and help maintain parishes in need. Thank you for your generosity.

SVP – NON-PERISHABLE DONATIONS:  The SVP kindly requests parishioners to donate non-perishable food items and toiletries to support those in need this Christmas. Suggested donations include rice, canned goods, peanut butter, jam, and similar products. Your continued generosity is greatly appreciated.

CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES:

DateNotesTimeLocationPresider(s)
10 DecemberPenitential Service19h00Cathedral4 priests
22 December9 Lessons and Carols19h00CathedralCathedral Choir
24 DecemberChristmas Eve18h00Nazareth HouseFr Christian
24 DecemberChristmas Eve20h00CathedralBp Sylvester
25 DecemberChristmas Day07h30Villa MariaFr Robert
25 DecemberChristmas Day08h45Nazareth HouseFr Christian
25 DecemberChristmas Day10h00CathedralFr Robert
25 DecemberChristmas DayNOEVENINGMASS
31 DecemberNew Year’s Eve18h00CathedralBp Sylvester
01 JanuaryNew Year’s DayNOMASS 
From ChristmasUntil EpiphanyOnly onemass in the ParishAs per public holiday

PARISH PENITENTIAL SERVICE: You are invited to attend the Penitential Service this Wednesday at 19h00 in the Cathedral. Four priests will be available for confession. All parishioners are encouraged to make their confession in preparation for Christmas.

ADVENT – FAITH SHARING GROUP:  A small faith sharing group will meet at Nazareth House for the weeks of Advent to celebrate this important season. On Mondays, 08 and 15 December from 10h00 to 11h30 at Nazareth House Parish Room. Please contact Greg Landman on 082 598 4095.

CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS MARKET: St Mary’s Cathedral invites you to its Christmas Market this Sunday, from 10h00 to 16h00, and Sunday, 14 December from 11h00 to 16h00 in the Parish Hall. Shop for festive gifts or book a vendor table (R250/day, limited spots). For details, please contact Thandi Bosman at thandibosman@gmail.com

YOUTH: Youth Meeting on Saturday, 06 December at 10h00 in the Parish Hall.

YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS HIKE AND MASS (ADCT):  On Saturday, 13 December at 08h30 at Constantia Nek parking lot.  Those who are interested in going, please contact Zaine Perry via email no later than 9 December: zaineperry@gmail.com.

NINE LESSONS & CAROLS: The Cathedral Choir will perform on Monday, 22 December at 19h00 in the Cathedral. Enjoy an evening of readings and Christmas carols. All are welcome. Please spread the word.

THE SCHOENSTATT GIRLS YOUTH invites girls aged 8–13 to the Advent event “Daughters of the King – Light the Way” on Saturday, 6 December, at Schoenstatt, Constantia, from 10h00 to 15h00. Please bring R50, lunch, and an Indemnity Form. Register via Google https://forms.gle/nxiNxGLxWVG1toqE7 or contact Sr. Ann-Marie at schoenstattgirls@gmail.com.

EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION (JUBILEE YEAR):  Join all Cape Town parishes for a special Eucharistic Procession to conclude the Jubilee Year. The procession is on Sunday, 28 December at 14h00. For details, see the poster or visit https://bit.ly/Eucharistic_Procession. To participate, contact the Office.

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 THANKSGIVINGO Sacrament most holy, O Sacrament divine! All praise and all thanksgiving, be every moment thine. (X3)
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