19 TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. YEAR A

19 TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. YEAR A

INTRODUCTION

There are many different ways of encountering God. Each one of us have met God in one way or the other. Some of us have felt the presence of God at a time of joy, others at a time of goodness from others and again others have encountered God in times of sickness and need. Even now, we have gathered here to meet our Lord in Word and Sacrament. Are we ready to meet him?

GOSPEL READING
MATHEW 14: 22 – 33

After he had fed the people, Jesus made the disciples get into a boat and precede him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. After doing so, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When it was evening, he was there alone. Meanwhile the boat, already a few miles offshore, was being tossed about by the waves, for the wind was against it. During the fourth watch of the night, he came toward them walking on the sea. When the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It is a ghost,” they said, and they cried out in fear. At once Jesus spoke to them, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.” Peter said to him in reply, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw how strong the wind was, he became frightened; and, beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught Peter, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” After they got into the boat, the wind died down. Those who were in the boat did him homage, saying, “Truly, you are the Son of God.”.

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.

BLOOD DONATION DRIVE

Thank you to all those who donated blood last Sunday. Of 24 people who registered ,12 people were able to donate. The other 12 could not donate due to medical reasons, no SA I.D or no show. Still with 12 they will be able to save 36 lives. We are now in their data base and they will give us a date for their next visit.

THANK YOU

To Sandra, Mia and Sal who renovated the statue of Our Lady at the entrance to the church.

PILGRIMAGE TO NGOME CANCELLED

Those who have paid will be refunded. You are welcome to make a private pilgrimage to Ngome.
We may organise a one-day trip on a later date.

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

BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED

Before and after pictures of the stained-glass panel which has been restored. The photos do distort the colours a bit, but have a look at the actual window which is near the organ.
The missing piece has been re-created & the panel cleaned and reinforced. This is a painstaking job, taking months to match colours and glass for missing pieces. The windows date from circa 1945.
Thank you to Jonathan Edwards.
A SPECIAL FUND will be created to restore the other windows. We will restore as and when funds are available in that fund. Donations are most welcome.

HAPPY WOMAN’S DAY

The Men of the Parish will prepare Breakfast-On-The-Go for all ladies of our Parish. Ladies, please come and enjoy.

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR AUGUST

For evangelisation in the city:

Let us pray that in large cities often marked by anonymity and loneliness we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build community.

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, Gugu Radebe, Niri Naidoo & Vincent van der Byl.

RPP

18/08 PFC meeting @RPP
25/08 Executive Meeting @ RPP
27/08 Men of the Parish
30/08 Children’s Mass.

ST JUDE

23/08 Mini Isivuno Business owners
23/08 Liturgy meeting
28/08 Executive after Mass
30/08 Mini Isivuno -Children & Children’s Mass.

Because he took his eyes off Jesus and looked at the storm instead.