THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT – YEAR A(14 DECEMBER 2025)
1st Reading: Isaiah 35:1-6.10 Resp: Psalm 146:6-10 R/. Come, Lord, and save us.
2nd Reading: James 5:7-10 Gospel Acclamation: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me; he has sent me to preach good news to the poor.
Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11
| Saturday | 13/12 | 08h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Sister of Nazareth |
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Mary, Henry & John Dwane – RIP | ||
| Sunday | 14/12 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Missa pro Populo |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Skyler de Barros – Angels protection | ||
| 10h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | All Souls in the Purgatory | ||
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Astrid Castenfelt | ||
| Monday | 15/12 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Frantz Family |
| 13h10 | Chancery Chapel | Fr Christian | Sick and Retired Priests | ||
| Tuesday | 16/12 | 08h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | |
| 13h10 | Chancery Chapel | NO MASS (Public Holiday) | |||
| Wednesday | 17/12 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Sonia Fernandes |
| 13h10 | Chancery Chapel | Fr Peter | |||
| Thursday | 18/12 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Wesley Seale – Birthday |
| 13h10 | Chancery Chapel | Fr Robert | Priests of CT Archdiocese | ||
| Friday | 19/12 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Mortuary List |
| 13h10 | Chancery Chapel | Fr Robert | Mortuary List | ||
| Saturday | 20/12 | 08h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Rayne Madella |
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Barbara 101th Birthday | ||
| Sunday | 21/12 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Missa pro Populo | ||
| 10h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | |||
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Pope Leo XIV |
CATECHISTS NEEDED: Anyone interested in joining this ministry, please contact Michelle Perry on michellef@gmail.com No experience necessary. Full training will be given.
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.
ADVENT – FAITH SHARING GROUP: A small faith sharing group will meet at Nazareth House on Monday, 15 December from 10h00 to 11h30 at Nazareth House Parish Room. Please contact Greg Landman on 082 598 4095.
CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES:
| Date | Notes | Time | Location | Presider(s) |
| 22 December | 9 Lessons and Carols | 19h00 | Cathedral | Cathedral Choir |
| 24 December | Christmas Eve | 18h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian |
| 24 December | Christmas Eve | 20h00 | Cathedral | Bp Sylvester |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | 10h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | NO | EVENING | MASS |
| 31 December | New Year’s Eve | 18h00 | Cathedral | Bp Sylvester |
| 01 January | New Year’s Day | NO | MASS | |
| From Christmas | Until Epiphany | Only one | mass in the Parish | As per public holiday |
MASS TIME CHANGE: On 16 December, morning Mass at Nazareth House will be at 08h00, not the usual pubic holiday time. This is due to the Ordinations of Paul Moore and James Rice in Bergvliet.
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.
CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS MARKET: St Mary’s Cathedral invites you to its Christmas Market 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 Wednesday, 17 December at 18h00 in the Parish Boardroom.
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.
SCHOENSTATT SHRINE-CONSTANTIA: Schoenstatt Shrine-Constantia invites you to a Christmas Crib Crawl on Saturday, 27 December at 15h30, featuring carols, festive activities, and a chance to receive an indulgence. In this beautiful way to keep the spirit of Christmas alive and share in the joy of the season.
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.
| COMMUNAL ACT OF THANKSGIVINGO Sacrament most holy, O Sacrament divine! All praise and all thanksgiving, be every moment thine. (X3) |
| 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 909Account number: 071 564 780 Swift Code: SBZAZAJJ |
