3rd Sunday of Lent 

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 and 3.00pm (in Zulu/Sotho)

CONFESSIONS: Saturday: 8.30–9.00am, 4.30 pm-5.15 pm, & anytime on request.

READINGS: 3rd Sunday of Lent, Cycle A: p. 243 in the Daily Missal and p. 100 in the Sunday Missal.

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

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

CONGRATULATIONS TO: Ava Skylar Rayne, daughter of Justin and Khumo Fouché; and Hayden Peter, son of Johannes and Justine Osthuizen, who were recently Baptized.

SECOND COLLECTION EVERY WEEKEND DURING LENT is for: The Bishop’s Lenten Appeal (Sacrificium)

PARISH DIARY

Tuesday, 14 March

10.00m: Rosary in the Church

Wednesday, 15 March

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

Friday, 17 March

10.00am: Stations of the Cross

6.30pm:  Stations of the Cross (led by the Choir)

Presentation of First Holy Communion Candidates at 5.30pm, 7.30am and 10.00am Masses this weekend 11/12 March.

Easter Egg Appeal: Help to spread the good news of the Resurrection of Jesus the Christ by donating marshmallow Easter eggs to destitute children. The charity organisations of Caritas will distribute the eggs on your behalf with a message of hope in each box. Please drop off Easter eggs into the collection boxes in the foyer of the Church at the weekends Masses, or at the Parish Office during office hours. Thank you for your valued support.

Bible Studies: A weekly online study of the Gospel of Mark. Tuesday evenings (from 28 February) from 7.00pm – 8.00pm. To register, please email Fr David Neuhaus SJ: retreats@jesuitinstitute.org.za  

Vocations Workshop 2023: are you considering a vocation to the priesthood or Religious life? The monthly vocations workshops are held every last Sunday of the month at the Cathedral of Christ the King from 9.00am to 2.00pm. For more info, contact Fr Michael Seheri on: (010) 443-6725/4092 Cell/WhatsApp: 076 889 3105 or seheri2114@gmail.com  

Paschal Meal Sunday: will be on Sunday 2 April from 12.00noon to 3.00pm in the Emmaus Centre. You are invited to make up a party of 10, or take part in a table, and journey with Father Keith through a modern Christian re-enactment of The Last Supper Passover Meal. Come and gain insights into the mysteries of why St John the Baptiser called Jesus the Lamb of God. Tickets R220.00 for adults, R110.00 for children up to 12years old, will cover your meal. Please bring your own wine and/or grape juice. Tickets available after Mass on weekends and from the Parish Office during the week.

Church Banking Details

Account name: 

BRYANSTON CATHOLIC CHURCH

Bank:   STANDARD BANK

Account no.: 02 339 042 5      

Branch:  FOURWAYS  

Code:   009953

Snapscan: Scan this QR Code to make your donation.  Enter the amount you want to pay.  Confirm payment with your 4-digit PIN. 

VOCATION REFLECTION: No bucket? Deep well? The gifts of the living water of the Spirit are yours! Jesus is the living water. Drink from that deep well; hear the Good News of Salvation. (John 4:5-42)

PRAYER FOR LENT

Heavenly Father, 

as we enter another week of our Lenten journey, 

guide us to the path that leads to you. 

Fill our hearts with gratitude, patience, strength, and peace. 

As we renew our resolve each day to become better people, 

let us hear your voice in the deepest reaches of our hearts.

Help us to accept others, showing them your great love instead of casting judgment. 

Stay with us through the busy days this week and remind us that when we need comfort, solitude, wisdom, or guidance, 

we can always turn to you. 

Help us develop discipline and generosity through fasting and almsgiving, and come closer to you through prayer this Lent. 

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.