12TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. YEAR A

12^TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. YEAR A

INTRODUCTION

Nine times we read in the Gospel that Jesus said to his disciples, Do not be afraid.” Why did he have to repeat his so often? Is it still important for us today, to be strengthened against fear? We freely admit that we too, need to be told: do not be afraid!

GOSPEL READING
MATTHEW 10: 26 – 33

Jesus said to the Twelve: “Fear no one. Nothing is concealed that will not be revealed, nor secret that will not be known. What I say to you in the darkness, speak in the light; what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops. And do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather, be afraid of the one who can destroy both soul and body in Gehenna. Are not two sparrows sold for a small coin? Yet not one of them falls to the ground without your Father’s knowledge. Even all the hairs of your head are counted. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Everyone who acknowledges me before others I will acknowledge before my heavenly Father. But whoever denies me before others, I will deny before my heavenly Father.”

SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL

Please drop off blankets at RPP and St Jude.
If you would like to make a monetary donation instead, please contact Judy 0744498598 or
Nonhlanhla 0836972128

NGOME PILIGRIMAGE 20-22 NOVEMBER 2026

Accommodation and meals per person costs R1150. This includes supper the first night, three meals the next day & breakfast the last day. If you would like to go, please put your name on the list in the porch.
Transport is R500
There are only 11 people both at RPP and St Jude on the list so far.
Please start making payments as soon as possible .Deposit has to be paid by the end of July to Ngome to secure our place.

Please be mindful of the designated parking for persons with disabilities. Even if you are late for Mass, please leave the spaces FREE for persons with genuine disabilities

• Please be mindful of where you park your vehicles.
• Don’t park in front of the main entrance, making it difficult for the elderly and less-abled to get past.
• Don’t park in the driveway at the side of the hall.
• Don’t park in the designated disabled parking if you are able-bodied.
• THERE IS EXTRA PARKING UP NEAR THE PARISH OFFICE. PLEASE ASK ONE OF THE LEADERS TO OPEN THE MOTOR GATE

CATECHISM

Catechism classes are now closed for Winter holidays. Will resume again on the 24th of July. Both at RPP and St Jude

DEANERY MASS

Will be next Sunday 28th of June 2026 @ 10am at the Sports Centre. Our target for the Deanery Seminarians Collection, which is presented at that Mass, is R16 000. This money is used for the training of our future priests.
Amount collected so far
RPP R10,937, St Jude R 2387.Sacred Heart R1445, total R14,769.
We still need R1231

NO MASS AT RPP & ST JUDE

ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI MEDALS

Grow your devotion to St Francis and in honour of the Year of St Francis of Assisi, get a colourful medal from our repository

SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL BLOOD SERVICE (SANBS)

Will visit our Parish this Sunday to give a talk about the importance of blood donating and requirements of being a donor. They will create a list for those who would like to donate and if we get more than 15people, then they will come back in July for donation.

VOCATION WORKSHOP

Will be on 26 & 28 June in Newcastle for boys from the age of 10 years and up. Talk to the priests if you’re interested.

UPCOMING EVENTS RPP

• 30/06 Executive Committee Meeting.
• 04/07 Catechism Teachers Meet @ 10:30 am
• 04 & 05 /07 Peter’s Pence Collection
• 18/07 Confirmation Class retreat

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR JUNE

For the values of sports.

Let us pray that sports be an instrument of peace, encounter, and dialogue among cultures and nations, and that they promote values such as respect, solidarity, and personal growth.

SICK & ELDERLY

Please pray for the sick & elderly of the parish, family & friends, especially:

Nokuthula Kubheka, Penny Powell, Jean Smith, Dolly Bimbrish, Alvin Govender, Mavis Makhubo, Norman Browne, Khohli Kunene, Barbara Amod, Sebenzile Molefe, Netta Liebenberg, Mthokozisi Mthembu, Avenel Aarons, Francesca Poonsamy, Dolly Govender, Lorraine Schirge, Ingrid Denzin, Margarida de Franca and Noel Hoffman

THE FEAST OF OUR PATRON SAINT QUEEN OF PEACE

Will be celebrated on 11 &12 July.
There will also be renewal of wedding vows for all married couples.
There is a list is in the porch for those who would like to have a traveling statue of Mother Mary visit their home.