29th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A

29th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A

INTRODUCTION:

In our celebration today we shall hear of two great political leaders, Cyrus, the King of Babylon and Caesar the Emperor of Rome. We consider the question: what have political leaders to do with God? Don’t political leaders and God fall into completely different categories? God’s word today will throw light on this question. The Lord shows his respect for political leaders. We are told that all political leaders should regard themselves as tools in Gods hand. He is the lord. There is no other besides him.

GOSPEL: Mathew 22: 15-21

The Pharisees went off and plotted how they might entrap Jesus in speech. They sent their disciples to him, with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are a truthful man and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. And you are not concerned with anyone’s opinion, for you do not regard a person’s status. Tell us, then, what is your opinion: Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar or not?” Knowing their malice, Jesus said, “Why are you testing me, you hypocrites? Show me the coin that pays the census tax.” Then they handed him the Roman coin. He said to them, “Whose image is this and whose inscription?” They replied, “Caesar’s.” At that he said to them, “Then repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.”

BIBLE DIARIES 2024

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OCTOBER

Month of the Holy Rosary

DEDICATION TO OUR LADY

The month of October is dedicated to our Lady. We honour her & give thanks for her protection of the church in answer to the praying of the Rosary.

We will pray the Rosary EVERYDAY both at RPP and St Jude @ 17:30

2ND COLLECTION DURING OCTOBER

For the Pontifical Misson Society

ST ANTHONY’S CHILD & YOUTH CENTRE

Are celebrating 60 years of providing shelter, ensuring that children receive health care, nutritious meals & proper education. They are requesting for donations in kind or cash, for the event.
If anyone would like to donate:
First National Bank Branch Code:27032
Account Number: 53145434999.

NURSES GUILD

Wishes to thank the Executive Committee for allowing health services to take place in the Parish. Also, Parishioners for availing themselves even for the very scary part such as taking of Pap smears, individual counselling for both male and females. This is encouraging for future plans. If Parishnors can indicate the health services needed. Nurses Guild and health workers will make sure to outsource the qualified specialist in that field. Dr Mbatha was impressed with the attendance and even gave out his contact details for follow up assistance.

NGOME RETREAT

Final payment due at the end of October, for only those who have paid a deposit.

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR OCTOBER:

FOR THE SYNOD

We pray for the Church, that she may adopt listening and dialogue as a lifestyle at every level, and allow herself to be guided by the Holy Spirit towards the peripheries of the world.

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 and Fidelma Hanlon.