4th SUNDAY OF EASTER– YEAR A (25 April 2026)
1st Reading: Acts 2: 14, 36-41 Resp. Psalm: R/. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want
2nd Reading: 1 Peter 2: 20-25 Gospel Acclamation: I am the Good Shepherd, says the Lord; I know my own and my own
know me. Gospel: John10: 1-10
| Saturday | 25/04 | 08h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Paul | Mary Queen of Peace |
| 17h00 | Cathedral Hall | Fr Paul | Dorina Fontana | ||
| Sunday | 26/04 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Missa pro populo | ||
| 10h00 | Cathedral Hall | Fr Paul | Michal Gulasa | ||
| 17h00 | Cathedral Hall | Fr Paul | Mary Queen of Peace | ||
| Monday | 27/04 | 08h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Birthday of Vanessa Gonossa and Archbishop Sipuka |
| Public Holiday – Freedom Day | |||||
| Tuesday | 28/04 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | Mary Queen of Peace |
| 13h10 | Chancery Chapel | Fr Paul | Brian Francis Bishop RIP | ||
| Wednesday | 29/04 | 07h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Christian | Mortuary List |
| 13h10 | Cathedral Hall | Fr Paul | For the healing of Paulinah Sello | ||
| Thursday | 30/04 | 07h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Robert | |
| 13h10 | Chancery Chapel | Fr Paul | Mortuary List | ||
| Friday | 01/05 | 08h00 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | Mortuary List |
| Public Holiday – Workers Day | |||||
| Saturday | 02/05 | 08h00 | Nazareth House | Fr Paul | De Waal Family |
| 17h00 | Cathedral Hall | Fr Paul | Mary Queen of Peace | ||
| Sunday | 03/05 | 07h30 | Villa Maria | Fr Robert | |
| 08h45 | Nazareth House | Fr Paul | Vocations for the Archdiocese of Cape Town | ||
| 10h00 | Cathedral Hall | Fr Robert | Missa pro populo | ||
| 12h00 | Cathedral Hall | Shona Mass | |||
| 17h00 | Cathedral Hall | Fr Paul | Private Intention |
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: Please be aware that on Monday and Friday are public holidays. As a result, there will be no lunchtime Masses at the Chancery Chapel on these days. Instead, Mass will be celebrated at 08h00 at Villa Maria. Thank you for your understanding, and we wish everyone a peaceful and joyful Freedom and Workers Day!
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SHONA MASS: The Zimbabwean Community will celebrate Mass on Sunday, 03 May at 12:00 at the Cathedral Hall. All is welcome.
ZIMBABWE CHIOR COMPITITION: We wish our Zimbabwean Choir God’s protection as you travel to Johannesburg as you compete with choirs from Durban, Pretoria, and Johannesburg. As a community, we are proud of you and truly appreciate all that you do for our parish. May your journey be safe and your performance be blessed.
SECOND COLLECTION: We kindly invite you to participate in the second collection taking place at all Masses over this weekend of 25–26 April, in support of the Priests’ Medical Fund. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and helps to ensure the well-being of our priests. Envelopes for donations are available at the entrance of the chapels. Thank you for your continued support!
YOUTH FUND FUNDRISING: MOTHER’S DAY RAFFLE: Support our youth on their journey to World Youth Day 2027 by buying a raffle ticket! Tickets are R25 and available at the entrances of all parish churches. Or email Cara-Mia Moses at cmmoses12@gmail.com for tickets. Thank you for your support!
SECOND COLLECTION: Next weekend the 03-04 May, a second collection will be taken up at all Masses in support of the Ecclesiastical Education Fund. This fund help aid towards the education and formation of students to the priesthood. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Envelopes for donations are available at the entrance of the chapels. Thank you for your continued support!
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 .
PARISH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND YOUTH: On Sunday, 10 May 2026, tea and coffee will be served after the morning Masses at all three churches. We would appreciate some sweet treat donations to serve with the beverage. Milk tart, koeksisters, doughnuts Cupcakes are needed. You can contact Evadne (084 8749 137), Thandi (073 3971 337) or Michelle (082 475 6311).
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.
SECRET GARDEN COFFEE SHOP: Kindly support our Secret Garden Coffee Shop, located in the Cathedral Parish Centre. Open Wed-Friday 07h00 – 15h00.
| 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 BankName: St Marys Cathedral Current AccountBranch code: 020 909Account number: 071 564 780 Swift Code: SBZAZAJJ |
