SOLEMNITY OF THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST
INTRODUCTION:
It is good to ask ourselves the following questions: why did we come to church? Why are we, Christians? There may be many reasons. Perhaps our parents brought us to church, we feel happy when we are in church or we won’t help fro
God. However, the fundamental reason that we are here today is that God has chosen us. He has called us to his alter. Jesus called his twelve Apostles in a way, but he has chosen and called each one of us as well. He has chosen us to be his beloved people; a kingdom of priests.
At the sight of the crowds, Jesus’ heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is abundant but the labourers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out labourers for his harvest.” Then he summoned
his twelve disciples and gave them authority over
unclean spirits to drive them out and to cure every
disease and every illness. The names of the twelve apostles are these: first, Simon called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John; Philip and Bartholomew, Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James, the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddeus; Simon from Cana, and Judas Iscariot
who betrayed him. Jesus sent out these twelve after instructing them thus, “Do not go into pagan territory or enter a Samaritan town. Go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, and drive out demons. Without cost you have received; without cost, you are to give.”
PRAYING OF THE ROSARY BEFORE MASS
On Sundays will now start at 7:00 am until 7:30
followed by practising hymns for Mass.
Ten minutes before Mass there will be silence.
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
On Sunday 18 June 2023 @ RPP after Mass, the CWA will be selling cakes, hotdogs, and sweets. Please support them.
CATECHISM @ RPP
Will be closed for the holidays and will open
again on Friday 21 July 2023.
NGOME PILGRIMAGE
Regina Pacis Pilgrimage to Ngome Marian Shrine – Tabernacle Of The Most High
Date: 1 – 3 December 2023
Cost: R1300 (accommodation and trip)
Bookings: Parish Office
PAYMENT DUE ON 1 JULY
More information will be at the back of the
Church. If you are interested in going, please
make a payment as we need to know if there
are enough people to fill a bus or if we need
to look for alternative transport.
DONATIONS FOR ALTAR FLOWERS
Donations are requested for altar flowers – box at the back of the church.
SEMINARIANS’ FUND
The collection for the 1st quarter of 2023 was RPP R3920 & St Jude R880, a total of R4 800. We sent R2400 to the Diocese & the balance of R2400 is being carried forward to the Deanery Mass Collection due in August where, we need to contribute a minimum of R10000.
The 2nd quarter contribution of R2400 is due on 30 June 2023.
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR JUNE
FOR THE ABOLITION OF TORTURE
We pray that the international community may commit in a concrete way to ensuring the abolition of torture and guaranteeing support to victims and their families.
SICK & ELDERLY
Please pray for the sick & elderly of the parish, family & friends especially:
Fr John–Allen Green OFM, Nokuthula Kubheka, Penny Powell, Jean Smith, Dolly Bimbrish, Simon Zulu, Alvin Govender, Siva Naidoo, Mavis Makhubo and Fidelma Hanlon.
SOUTHERN CROSS MAGAZINE
June issue now available at the Parish Office
