FOUR SUNDAY OF ADVENT – YEAR A(21 DECEMBER 2025)
1st Reading: Micah 5:2-5 Resp: Psalm 802-3.15-16.18-19 R/. CO God, bring us back; let your face shine on us, and we shall be saved.
2nd Reading: Hebrews 10:5-10 Gospel Acclamation: Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.
Gospel: Luke 1:39-45
| 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 | Bernard Netwig RIP |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Missa pro Populo | ||
| 10h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Astrid Castenfelt | ||
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Pope Leo XIV | ||
| Monday | 22/12 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Hildegard ad Nadeem Reiner-Ali |
| 13h10 | Chancery Chapel | Fr Christian | Sick and Retired Priests | ||
| Tuesday | 23/12 | 08h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Priests of CT Archdiocese |
| 13h10 | Chancery Chapel | Fr Peter | Pope Leo XIV | ||
| Wednesday | 24/12 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Vocations to the Priesthood from CT Archdiocese |
| 13h10 | Chancery Chapel | No Mass | |||
| 18h30 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Family, friends and kind benefactors | ||
| 20h00 | Cathedral | Bp Sylvester | |||
| Thursday | 25/12 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Bissell Family |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Peace and Goodwill on Earth | ||
| 10h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Missa pro Populo | ||
| Friday | 26/12 | 08h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Mortuary List |
| 13h10 | Chancery Chapel | No Mass (Public Holiday) | |||
| Saturday | 27/12 | 08h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Teixeira Family |
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Souls in Purgatory | ||
| Sunday | 28/12 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Fr Eddie O’Neill (recovery) |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | Frantz Family |
| 10h00 | Cathedral | Fr Robert | Missa pro Populo | ||
| 17h00 | Cathedral | Fr Christian | Caliyah Gillespie (surgery) |
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.
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.
CHRISTMAS SEASON MASS TIMES:
| 31 December | New Year’s Eve | 18h00 | Cathedral | Bp Sylvester |
| 01 January | New Year’s Day | NO | MASS | |
| From Christmas | Until Epiphany | Only one week day mass in the Parish, as per public holidays | ||
MASS TIME CHANGES: Kindly note that the Mass at Nazareth House on Christmas Eve will be celebrated at 18h30, rather than 18h00 as previously advertised. We also wish to inform you that on 26 December, the morning Mass at Villa Maria will be at 08h00, and there will be no midday Mass in accordance with the public holiday schedule. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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.
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.
FR PAUL MOORE: We are delighted to announce that Fr Paul Moore, who was ordained to the priesthood last Tuesday, has been appointed as the Assistant Priest at the Cathedral. Fr Paul, who hails from Scotland, received his formation at the Redemptorist Mater Seminary and the Gregorian University. He has devoted himself as a missionary of the Neocatechumenal Way and recently completed his diaconate at St Stephen’s Rocklands. We warmly look forward to welcoming Fr Paul when he takes up his appointment in mid-January, and are excited for the gifts and enthusiasm he will bring to our Parish in the New Year.
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: 020 909 Account number: 071 564 780 Swift Code: SBZAZAJJ |
