Bulletin – Epiphany of the Lord, Cycle A

Epiphany of the Lord 

Cycle A

WEEKDAY MASSES: Mon-Thu at 8.00 am, Fri 7.40am and Saturday 8.00am 

Weekday Public Holidays at 9.00am

WEEKEND MASSES:   

Saturday 5.30pm and Sunday 7.30am, 10.00am. The 3.00pm Mass is closed for the holidays until Sunday 15 Jan 2023.

CONFESSIONS: Saturday: 8.30–9.00 am, 4.30 pm-5.15 pm (new time), and anytime on request

READINGS: Epiphany of the Lord,

Cycle A: p. 146 in the Daily Missal and 

p. 69 in the Sunday Missal.

MARRIAGES:  6 months’ notice is required and the marriage preparation course is available online. Couples must make an appointment to see Fr Keith to book.

BAPTISMS: Parents and Godparents are required to attend the online preparation before the Sacrament is administered.  Please contact the Parish Office to book.

PARISH DIARY

Saturday, 7 January

5.30pm.   Mass – Epiphany of the Lord

Sunday, 8 January

7.30am.   Mass – Epiphany of the Lord

10.00am. Mass – Epiphany of the Lord

Please note: NO 3pm Mass

Wednesday, 11 January

8.00am.   Mass followed by Holy Hour with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, prayers and Meditation

Saturday, 14 January

8.00am.   Mass

9.00am.  Young Adults Group Spiritual Session in the Parish Centre

Sunday, 15 January

7.30am.    Mass

10.00am.  Mass

3.00pm.    Mass (Resumes today)

Please Note:  3.00pm Sunday Masses will resume on Sunday, 15 January 2023.

Catechism Registration begins ONLINE from 8 January to 18 January 2023. Please register ONLINE. Go to the Catechism page on the  Bryanston Catholic Church Website. Then click on the link which takes you to catechism registration. Or you can use this QR code:

Grief Share: are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Find help and healing on your journey of grief. Group therapy starts on Saturday 4 February at 10 am at St. John’s Catholic Church, Northriding. For more details contact Arianna on 071 138 8401.

PRAYER FOR EPIPHANY:

Gracious God, our hearts rejoice in your presence, as we give you our thanks and praise, for you are the fulfilment of all our searching. 

Your beloved son, Jesus, is revealed 

to the whole world as Saviour and Redeemer, and as the King who reigns in justice and peace.

By the light of a star, you made him known to the magi from the east, who came to pay him homage. Be our daily star, guiding our lives to healing in times of difficulty. May we always follow your light of truth in all that we do. We ask this through Christ our Lord.  Amen.

Church Banking Details

Account name: 

BRYANSTON CATHOLIC CHURCH

Bank: STANDARD BANK

Account no.: 02 339 042 5

Branch:  FOURWAYS  

Code: 009953

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Vocation Reflection: The astrologers brought gold, frankincense, and myrrh. What treasures do I have to give to the Lord? Is He calling me to be a priest, brother, or sister?(Matthew 2:1-12)

PRAYER FOR SOUTHERN AFRICA:

Merciful Father,

send forth your Spirit upon us the people of Southern Africa. May we hear anew the voice of Jesus Christ, inviting us to walk with him across the turbulent waters of our time: “Courage, it is I. Do not be afraid.” By the grace of the Holy Spirit empower us to bring comfort to the restless, hope to those who despair, healing to victims of violence, and reconciliation where there is division. May the Holy Spirit heal our families and communities. Grant us ethical and courageous leaders who put the good of the people before their own interest. We ask for your grace to guide us to speak the truth with courage, to act justly in all we do, to share with those in need and always and everywhere to respect your gift of life as we strive to proclaim the values of the Kingdom, in solidarity with all people of goodwill. We ask this through Christ Our Lord.  

Amen.