15TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. YEAR A

15TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. YEAR A

INTRODUCTION

Nobody forced us to come to church today. We freely accepted the invitation of God. The inviting Word of God was sown into us like a small, seemingly powerless seed. The germination of the seed within us depends on our acceptance of the word. The fact that we are here is some sign that we are willing to let Gods seed grow in us. Sometimes we know we are not good soil for God’s Word so we have to ask for forgiveness.

GOSPEL READING
MATTHEW 13: 1 – 23

On that day, Jesus went out of the house and sat down by the sea. Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat down, and the whole crowd stood along the shore. And he spoke to them at length in parables, saying: “A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seed fell on the path, and birds came and ate it up. Some fell on rocky ground, where it had little soil. It sprang up at once because the soil was not deep, and when the sun rose it was scorched, and it withered for lack of roots. Some seed fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked it. But some seed fell on rich soil and produced fruit, a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold. Whoever has ears ought to hear.”

PILGRIM VIRGIN

The Traveling Mary (or Pilgrim Virgin) is a Catholic devotional tradition where a statue, icon, or image of the Virgin Mary rotates from home to home. Families host the statue for a set period (typically one to two weeks), using the time to pray the rosary, read scripture, and foster community together.
There is a list is in the porch for those who would like to have a traveling statue of Mother Mary. visit their home. Please specify whether you are a Saturday or Sunday Parishioner.
We will start on the weekend 11/12 July 2026.

UPCOMING EVENTS RPP

26/07 Grandparents Day

BLOOD DONATION

SANBS people will be back on the 2nd of August. If you would like to donate blood please put your name on the list. They will only return if there are 15 or more people on the list.

DEANERY MASS COLLECTION

The final amount collected was R18207.50 from RPP and St Jude combined.
Thank you very much for your generosity

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

CONFIRMATION RETREAT

Note to Parents – Confirmation Retreat (18 July 2026) 10am to Saturday evening Mass.

Dear Parents,

We warmly invite you to join us for our Confirmation Retreat themed “Sealed with the Spirit – Living as Witnesses of Christ.”

🕘 Time: Fr. Marek will address all parents at 09:45 before the retreat begins.

🍪 Snacks: Kindly bring some light snacks for the mid-morning break.

🍽️ Lunch: The parish will provide lunch for all participants.

🙏 Attendance: Please note that attendance is compulsory for all candidates.

⚠️ Important: Non-attendance will mean that the candidate will NOT be eligible to make their Confirmation next year.

This retreat is an essential part of the spiritual preparation for Confirmation — a day of prayer, learning, and fellowship that helps our young people grow in faith and understanding.

Thank you for your cooperation and continued support in nurturing their journey with Christ.

Parents, please confirm the attendance of your child. 

Warm regards,

Retreat Coordination Team 

Contact: Sandra – 079 922 5566

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR JULY

For respect for human life

Let us pray for the respect and protection of human life in all its stages, recognizing it as a gift from God.

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.

Father Marek’s 20th Ordination
Anniversary

You are invited to attend a lunch in honour of Fr Marek’s 20th Ordination Anniversary.

• Date :19 July 2026 at RPP after mass. Contributions are welcome for:
• Sweet table-desserts, cakes, biscuits etc
• Salad table
• Drinks table – cool drinks, juice

If you would like to contribute towards the tables or monetary, please contact

Marjorie 0744232686(St Jude),

Bhavna 0810282402(RPP) or

Jo-Anne 0828388456 (RP