1st SUNDAY OF ADVENT

1st SUNDAY OF ADVENT

INTRODUCTION

We cannot live without hope. We are always waiting and hoping for something beautiful and enjoyable. Without hope, our lives become miserable and boring. On this first Sunday of Advent, we are invited to renew our hope in God and his promise. The word Advent means ‘coming’. We are waiting and hoping for the coming of the Lord in our midst to lead us to a great and wonderful future.

GOSPEL – Mathew 24 37 – 44

Jesus said to his disciples: “As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man.
In those days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day that Noah entered the ark. They did not know until the flood came and carried them all away. So will it be also at the coming of the Son of Man. Two men will be out in the field; one will be taken, and one will be left. Two women will be grinding at the mill; one will be taken, and one will be left. Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come. Be sure of this: if the master of the house had known the hour of the night when the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and not let his house be broken into. So too, you also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.”.

PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY CRUSADE

Public Square Rosary Crusade at Hospital Park Taxi Rank near Provincial Hospital, Ladysmith on the 13/12/2025 @ 11h30 for 12h00. All are invited. For more information, please contact or WhatsApp Barbara @ 0726235550

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

HAPPY 20TH ANNIVERSARY
OF PRIESTLY ORDINATION
FR MUSA

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR NOVEMBER

For the prevention of suicide

Let us pray that those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts might find the support, care, and love they need in their community, and be open to the beauty of life.

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, Margarida De Franca, Joyce Chetty, Netta Liebenberg, Mthokozisi Mthembu, Avenel Aarons, Siva Naidoo and Francesca Poonsamy.

November 30 2025
1st Sunday: Hope

December 7 2025
2nd Sunday: Peace

December 14 2025
3rd Sunday: Joy

December 21 2025
4th Sunday: Love