16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. YEAR A

16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. YEAR A

INTRODUCTION

God is Holy. He hates evil. Why then does he not remove by force the evil from this world? When we hear about murders, wars, or grave injustices, we want God to come with power and to exterminate those who do evil. But would God not have to annihilate us as well? Did not we to cause evil to others at one time or another? We begin to see the wisdom of God’s patience with us. Today we stand in deep admiration before God who in infinitely holy and patient with those who fail to be holy.

GOSPEL READING
MATTHEW 13: 24 – 43

Jesus proposed another parable to the crowds, saying:
“The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a man who sowed good seed in his field. While everyone was asleep his enemy came and sowed weeds all through the wheat, and then went off. When the crop grew and bore fruit, the weeds appeared as well. The slaves of the householder came to him and said, ‘Master, did you not sow good seed in your field? Where have the weeds come from?’ He answered, ‘An enemy has done this.’ His slaves said to him, ‘Do you want us to go and pull them up?’ He replied, ‘No, if you pull up the weeds you might uproot the wheat along with them. Let them grow together until harvest; then at harvest time I will say to the harvesters, “First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles for burning; but gather the wheat into my barn.”.

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 week), using the time to pray the rosary, read scripture, and foster community together.
There is a list in the porch for those who would like to have a traveling statue of Mary. visit their home. Please specify whether you are a Saturday or Sunday Parishioner.
The Blessed Virgin started her travels last weekend.

NGOME PILIGRIMAGE 20-22 NOVEMBER 2026

We have 15 people interested.
Accommodation & meals per person cost R1150.
Transport is R500.
DATE SACRISTAN EMOHC PROCLAIMER MASS INTENTION FR’S DINNER
18/06/2026 Nokwazi Gil / Evelyn Special Intention De Franca Family Marjorie
19/06/2026 Ntokozo Cyril Nonhlanhla / Fabian Fr Marek & Fr Musa Mass intention
25/07/2026 Michelle Nokwazi / Choeleen Thanksgiving Mass Elias De Franca Family Ora Ndlovu
26/07/2026 Fabian Nombuso Children’s Mass
We have not yet received any payments, please pay ASAP else the trip will be cancelled. Payment due by 27 July 2026.

CATECHISM

Catechism classes will resume again on the 24th of July. Both at RPP and St Jude

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

CELEBRATING 130 YEARS OF CATHOLIC FAITH IN LADYSMITH

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.
Sincere condolences

Sincere condolences to the Luthuli family on the passing of their son MHSRIP. Sincerest condolences to the Mkhasibe family on passing of their relative MHSRIP.

May our Lord sustain you at this difficult time

ST JUDE

Next Weekend 26 July 2026: Grandparents and the Elderly Mass – we will have bring and share.

BLOOD DONATION DRIVE

SANBS people will be at RPP on 2 August. You can still put your name down on the list should you wish to donate.