17 TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. YEAR A

17 TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. YEAR A

INTRODUCTION

When you decided to come to church this today, some of you may have had to make the difficult decision to leave other important maters behind. When you decided to come to mass this today you were like the person who knew about a hidden treasure in a field, and who sold everything to buy that field. However, at times during this past week, you may not have made the right decision and have chosen the wrong path. Thus, you are here to seek God’s forgiveness.

GOSPEL READING
MATHEW 13: 44 – 52

Jesus said to his disciples: “The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again, and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. When he finds a pearl of great price, he goes and sells all that he has and buys it. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net thrown into the sea, which collects fish of every kind. When it is full they haul it ashore and sit down to put what is good into buckets. What is bad they throw away. Thus it will be at the end of the age. The angels will go out and separate the wicked from the righteous and throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth. “Do you understand all these things?” They answered, “Yes.” And he replied, “Then every scribe who has been instructed in the kingdom of heaven is like the head of a household who brings from his storeroom both the new and the old.”

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.

NGOME PILIGRIMAGE 20-22 NOVEMBER 2026

We have 15 people interested.

Accommodation & meals per person cost R1150.
Transport is R500.

We have not yet received any payments, please pay ASAP else the trip will be cancelled. Payment due by 28 July 2026 this coming Tuesday.

CATECHISM

Catechism classes have resumed.
RPP on Friday @ 13h30 and Sunday after Mass @ 09h00.
St Jude @ 09h00 before Mass.

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

Fridge magnets @ R15 are available in the repository.

Grandparents make the world a little softer, a little kinder, and a little warmer

Happy Grandparents’ Day
Please stay for the bring & share after the Sunday Masses

FROM FR MAREK

Fr Marek would like to thank everyone for the celebration held for him last weekend, for spending time with him, for the kind words and gifts.

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.

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.

BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY BLESSINGS

On the first weekend of every month, the priests will bless those people celebrating birthdays and anniversaries during the month.

ST JUDE- Mini Isivuno

26/07 Elderly and pensioners.
02/08 Government employees