18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B

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

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

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

BAPTISMS: Parents and Godparents are required to attend the online preparation before the Sacrament is administered.  Please contact the Parish Office to book. Baptisms take place on first and third Sunday of the month.

Wednesday 7 August

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

7.00pm Alpha in Emmaus Centre.

Friday 2 August

9.00am Mass (Public holiday)

Alpha Week 4

Why and how do I pray?

Wednesday @ 7pm 

In the Emmaus Centre 

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Regomoditswe Masedi Mphore daughter of Kabelo Mashalane and Bonolo Mphore who was recently baptised.

SPRED JHB Archdiocese Thanksgiving Mass

The Bryanston SPRED community is hosting their annual SPRED Thanksgiving Mass on 16 November 2024. We are appealing for donations towards catering for 250 guests. For more details contact Bongi on 0824417990 or email charmaineculture@yahoo.com

Catechism Teachers Required

We are looking for Adults to help

Instruct the children of our Parish.

Please come and help us to serve 

the Lord in this important Ministry.

If you feel called to this Ministry,

contact Véronique for more info on 0827725056.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

A 13 week program to assist you in dealing with the loss of a loved one commences on Saturday 17 August at 10.00am at St. John’s Catholic Church, Northriding.  For more details contact Arianna on 071 138 8401.

POPE’S MONTHLY INTENTION

For political leaders

We pray that political leaders be at the service of their own people, working for integral human development and for the common good, especially caring for the poor and those who have lost their jobs.

VOCATION REFLECTIONS

If we trust Jesus’ promise to feed us and quench our thirst we can fearlessly give our lives in his service. Pray today for the men and women who will serve your local church as priests, brothers and sisters. (Jn 6:24-35)

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.