1st SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR B

INTRODUCTION:

Ash Wednesday we solemnly began the period of Lent. We blessed the ashes and placed them on our foreheads. The forty days of lent are a time of self-control and training. With Christ, we want to train ourselves in our battle against evil. For forty days Christ remained in the wilderness, doing with food and drink and that which made life comfortable. He prepared himself in the desert for the great task ahead of him.

GOSPEL: MARK 1: 12 – 15

The spirit drove Jesus out into the wilderness and he remained there for forty days and was tempted by Satan. He was with the wild beasts, and the angels looked after him. After John had been arrested, Jesus went into Galilee. There he proclaimed the Good News from God. “The time has come” he said, “and the Kingdom of God is close at hand. Repent, and believe the Good News.”

YOUNG ADULTS

Would like to invite parishnores between the ages of 20 and 40 yrs to join the group. Anyone interested in joining can contact Melissa on 076673642.

BAPTISM

Classes for parents who want to baptise their babies have started. RPP – Brenda 0763796891 & St Jude – Bryonni on 0828497844.

REVIVING YOUTH STANDUP MEETING
(ie 10 MINUTES ONLY)

At RPP, there will be a stand-up meeting after Mass on 25/02/2024. For more information contact Asanda 0637994715.
At St Jude there will be a stand-up meeting after Mass 03/03/2024. For more information contact Lusanda 0781400237.

Called by God
Supported by you

Please support the seminarian’s fund. Collection box on the pillar at the back of the church.
Quarter 1 – R2400 due on 31 March 2024.

AGM

RPP – Sunday 18 February 
after Mass

PALM SUNDAY

For preparations for Palm Sunday, we need volunteers to decorate the church.

HOLY THURSDAY

We need volunteers to have their feet washed, please put your name on the list on the porch.

LENTEN DIARY
STATIONS/WAY OF THE CROSS

Every Friday during lent
StJude @ 17:00
RPP @ 18:00.
Groups leading:
23/02 Liturgy
01/03 Sacred Heart
08/03 Music Ministry 15/03 Catechism
22/03 Youth & young adults.

LENTEN FAITH FORMATION PROGRAMME

A half-hour session every Friday during Lent, after the Way of the Cross in the hall at RPP.

RPP – THIS SUNDAY 18 February after Mass
St Jude – Sunday 25 February after Mass.

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR FEBRUARY:

For The Terminally ill: Let us pray that the sick who are in the final stages of life, and their families, receive the necessary medical and human care and accompaniment.

SICK & ELDERLY

Please pray for the sick & elderly of the parish, family & friends especially: Fr John–Allen Green OFM, Nokuthula Kubheka, Penny Powell, Jean Smith, Dolly Bimbrish, Simon Zulu, Alvin Govender, Siva Naidoo, Mavis Makhubo, Noel Hoffman, Norman Brown, Anabela De Pontes and Benvinda Da Costa.

SINCERE CONDOLENCES to family & friends of Mike Edwards who passed away on Tuesday morning 13/02/2024. He was 85. MHSRIP.

FANS

We have installed 4 new wall fans.  Please do not adjust them, rather ask the Sacristan on duty for assistance.