2nd SUNDAY OF EASTER (DIVINE MERCY –YEAR A (12 April 2026)
1st Reading: Acts: 2:42-47 Resp. Psalm: R/. Give praise to the Lord, for he is good; his mercy
endures forever. 2nd Reading: 1 Peter1:3-9 Gospel Acclamation: You believed, Thomas, because you have seen me, says the Lord, blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe.
Gospel: John 20:19-31
| Saturday | 11/04 | 08h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Mary, Mother Most Merciful |
| 17h00 | Cathedral Hall | Fr Christian | Mary Bredenkamp | ||
| Sunday | 12/04 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Betty Lynch RIP |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Missa pro Populo | ||
| 10h00 | Cathedral Hall | Fr Christian | Alex Middleton and Nina Patel | ||
| 17h00 | Cathedral Hall | Fr Robert | Souls in Purgatory | ||
| Monday | 13/04 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | |
| 13h10 | Chancery Chapel | Fr Christian | |||
| Tuesday | 14/04 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Mary, Mother Most Merciful |
| 13h10 | Chancery Chapel | Fr Robert | Mark Lagan RIP | ||
| Wednesday | 15/04 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Mary, Mother Most Merciful |
| 13h10 | Chancery Chapel | Fr Christian | |||
| Thursday | 16/04 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Horne family |
| 13h10 | Chancery Chapel | Fr Christian | |||
| Friday | 17/04 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Mortuary List |
| 13h10 | Chancery Chapel | Fr Christian | Mortuary List | ||
| Saturday | 18/04 | 08h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | |
| 17h00 | Cathedral Hall | Fr Robert | Mary, Mother Most Merciful | ||
| Sunday | 19/04 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Castelino and Fernandes Family |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Christian | |||
| 10h00 | Cathedral Hall | Fr Robert | Missa pro Populo | ||
| 17h00 | Cathedral Hall | Fr Christian |
FATHER PAUL ON LEAVE: Father Paul will be on leave from the 6 April till the 19 April.
SECRET GARDEN COFFEE SHOP: Kindly support our Secret Garden Coffee Shop, located in the Cathedral Parish Centre. Open Wed-Friday 07h00 – 15h00.
LENTEN ALMSGIVING MILK DONATIONS : We are delighted to announce that a remarkable new Parish record of 497 litres of milk was collected this Lent! St Mary’s School extends their heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed. Thank you all for your generosity and kindness in supporting this initiative.
RETURN TO CATHEDRAL HALL: Please note that as from this weekend, the 11 and 12 April, as renovations to the Cathedral continue, all celebrations of the Holy Mass will return to the Cathedral Hall in August. We thank parishioners for their understanding and cooperation during this time.
CONSECRATION OF THE CATHEDRAL: On 21 April, we mark the 75th Anniversary of the Consecration of our Cathedral. To ensure that everyone can participate fully and comfortably, our celebration will be postponed until we are able to return into the Cathedral. We look forward to combining this special occasion with the blessing following the major maintenance, as well as warmly welcoming Archbishop Sipuka as his Cathedral Parish. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
SACRISTAN TRAINING: We are pleased to announce that the CPD will be hosting Sacristan Training at St John’s in Maitland, commencing at 09h00. We warmly encourage all parishioners who have expressed interest in assisting with the sacristy to join us for this valuable session. While further Parish-specific training will be provided, this workshop will serve as an excellent introduction and foundation for your future service. Kindly register your attendance at: https://forms.gle/PWKef5j4ChiDjm6Z6. Please let the office know if you have registered.
MASS OF THE NEOPHYTES : Will take place on Saturday, 18 April at Lansdowne at 12h00, with Bishop Sylvester. This is a special Mass, held during the Easter season, is a joyful occasion to welcome our newly baptised and initiated members into the church family. It marks the conclusion of the mystagogy period, as we celebrate the journey of our new members and encourage them in their ongoing commitment to faith. This celebration is open to all who were baptised, received, and confirmed at the Easter Vigil, along with their sponsors. We would be delighted to see you there—please make every effort to attend and share in this happy occasion!
CATHOLIC ENGAGED ENCOUNTER WEEKEND: We warmly invite engaged couples to join the upcoming Catholic Engaged Encounter Weekend, taking place from May 16–17 at the Salesian Institute, Cnr Chiappini and Somerset Road, Greenpoint, Cape Town. This is a non-residential programme, running from 08:00 to 20:00 on Saturday and from 08:00 to 14:30 on Sunday. The cost is R990 per couple. You can easily book your spot and find more information by visiting: www.engagedencounter.co.za Alternatively, feel free to contact Craig and Jacinta directly at bookings.ceecapetown@gmail.com .
RETROVAILLE PROGRAMME: If you and your spouse are experiencing challenges or pain in your marriage, we invite you to consider attend the upcoming Retrouvaille weekend from 15–17 May. The programme is designed to support couples in restoring and strengthening their relationship. The cost is R3 000 per couple, which includes meals, materials, and accommodation. For more information or to register, please contact Chris and Val at 071 299 7028 or via email at capetown@helpourmarriage.org. We encourage you to take this step towards healing and hope in your marriage.
| COMMUNAL ACT OF THANKSGIVING O 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 BankName: St Marys CathedralCurrent AccountBranch code: 020 909Account number: 071 564 780 Swift Code: SBZAZAJJ |
