18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C

WEEKDAY MASSES:

Monday – Thursday at 8.00am, Friday 7.40am, Saturday 8.00am

Weekday Public Holidays at 9.00am

WEEKEND MASSES: 

Saturday 5.30pm; Sunday 7.30am, 10.00am & 3.00pm

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

READINGS: Pg 1093 in the Daily Missal, Pg 936 in the Sunday Missal

The Rosary is prayed every day after the weekday morning Mass. All are welcome and encouraged to participate.

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 6 August

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

7.00pm Alpha Emmaus Hall

A thought for the week

“Do not fear what may happen tomorrow. The same loving Father who cares for you today will care for you tomorrow and every day.
Either he will shield you form suffering, or he will give you unfailing strength to bear it.
Be at peace, then, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginings.”

~St Francis de Sales

Pope Leo’s Intentions for August
For mutual coexistence

Let us pray that societies, where coexistence seems more difficult, might not succumb to the temptation of confrontation for ethnic, political, religious, or ideological reasons.

Refurbishment of sanctuary chairs

In accord with the refurbishment of the pews within the church and a request from Father Joe, the Presider’s chair and accompanying chairs, as well as the altar server kneelers, have been reupholstered. This is in keeping with the beauty of the Sanctuary and the reverence our congregation places on the altar, a place of meeting with our Lord and Saviour.

A great vote of thanks is due to those who have contributed to this special project. If there is anyone still wishing to contribute, your donations would be most welcome.

Feast of the Assumption of
Blessed Virgin Mary

16 & 17 August

All parishioners are invited to bring a flower to honour Our Lady, patroness of South Africa at all our weekend Masses.

15 August – 9-hour Novena of Adoration

An invitation to all parishioners to join the Ursuline Associates for adoration on 15 August from 09:00 to 18:00.

If you are able to commit to some time please put your name on the list in the foyer.

VOCATION REFLECTIONS

Grow rich in the sight of the Lord. Pray to know God’s will. (Luke 12:13-21)

A Prayer for Peace

Lord Jesus Christ,
You are the true King of peace.
In You alone is found freedom.

Help us to free our world from conflict.
Bring unity to troubled nations.
Let Your glorious peace reign in every heart.

Dispel all darkness and evil.
Protect the dignity of every human life.
Replace hatred with Your love.

Give wisdom to world leaders.
Free them from selfish ambition.
Guide leaders and nations to work
toward lasting peace and stability.

We make our prayer in your name,
who with the Father and the Holy Spirit
live and reign, one God forever and ever.   AMEN.