13th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR B

13th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR B

INTRODUCTION:

What is our greatest enemy? It is death. What is our most powerful enemy? It is death. We may have the money to buy the most expensive medicines and call the best doctors but we shall still loose the battle against death. There are even those that say there is no life after death. Death is the end of all. But we know from deep within our hearts that they are wrong. We know we are not created for death but for life. This is the message in our celebration today. Have faith.

GOSPEL: MARK 4: 21-24, 35B-43

When Jesus crossed again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around him, and he stayed close to the sea. One of the synagogue officials, named Jairus, came forward. Seeing him he fell at his feet and pleaded earnestly with him, saying, “My daughter is at the point of death. Please, come lay your hands on her that she may get well and live.” He went off with him, and a large crowd followed him and pressed upon him. While he was still speaking, people from the synagogue official’s house arrived and said, “Your daughter has died; why trouble the teacher any longer?” Disregarding the message that was reported, Jesus said to the synagogue official, “Do not be afraid; just have faith.” He did not allow anyone to accompany him inside except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James. When they arrived at the house of the synagogue official, he caught sight of a commotion, people weeping and wailing loudly. So he went in and said to them, “Why this commotion and weeping? The child is not dead but asleep.” And they ridiculed him. Then he put them all out. He took along the child’s father and mother and those who were with him and entered the room where the child was. He took the child by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koum,” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise!” The girl, a child of twelve, arose immediately and walked around. At that, they were utterly astounded. He gave strict orders that no one should know this and said that she should be given something to eat.

CATECHISM CLASSES

Catechism classes will reopen on the12th of July.

THANK YOU

Thank you, Alvin Govender, for nudging us into thinking of others even when our own circumstances are difficult.

FEAST OF OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE
07 JULY 2024 (next Sunday)

She is our Patron Saint

This is the original Our Lady Queen of Peace, depicted with The Prince of Peace in one arm and an olive branch in the other. Later images may include a dove.

Celebrations include:
• Novena to Our Lady Queen of Peace commencing Friday 28 June to Saturday 6 July 2024 (novena was distributed via WhatsApp & email on 27 June 2024)
• Sunday 7 July 2024 Feast Day
o Special liturgy and hymns
o Liturgical dance
o Special talks after Mass
o Refreshments after Mass

Disability Parking

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

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR JUNE

For migrants fleeing their homes:

We pray that migrants fleeing from war or hunger, forced to undertake journeys full of danger and violence, find welcome and new opportunities in the countries that receive

SICK & ELDERLY

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

Nokuthula Kubheka, Penny Powell, Jean Smith, Dolly Bimbrish, Alvin Govender, Siva Naidoo, Mavis Makhubo, Norman Browne, Anabela De Pontes, Benvinda Da Costa, Marjorie Govender, Pier Turconi, Khohli Kunene, Barbara Amod and Fr Andrew Moyo.

THANK YOU BR CEBO MAZIBUKO

A huge thank you to Br Cebo for filling in with Eucharistic Services whilst Fr Marek was away.

WELCOME BACK FR MAREK

We trust you have enjoyed your holiday with your family.