2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME- YEAR B
INTRODUCTION:
There are many ways in which we may be called. People may call us by telephone or send a letter. They may call us by silent signs or send somebody to call us to them. How is God calling us? In our celebration today we hear of different ways God calls people. He calls them to come to him and to live with him.
GOSPEL: JOHN 1 35 – 42
John was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, he said, “Behold, the Lamb of God.” The two disciples heard what he said and followed Jesus. Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, “What are you looking for? They said to him, “Rabbi” — which translated means Teacher —, “where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come, and you will see.” So they went and saw where Jesus was staying, and they stayed with him that day. It was about four in the afternoon. Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two who heard John and followed Jesus. He first found his own brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah” — which is translated as Christ — Then he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon the son of John; you will be called Cephas” — which is translated by Peter.
LITURGY
The Ordinary Time in the Liturgy has started. Traditionally we will keep Christmas decorations up and sing Christmas Carols until the 2nd of February, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord.
ADORATION
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament has started again on Thursdays after Mass. Those who committed themselves please remember your times. Any new people who would like to be added to the roster, please add your names to the list on the porch.
CATECHISM
Registration:
Friday 19/01 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Sunday 21/01 after Mass
Registration Fees: R180 per child
Classes start:
Friday 26/01 1:30 pm -3:00pm.
Sunday 28/01 after Mass.
CHILDREN’S MASS
28 January 2024. Fr will bless the children, their school bags and stationery. Children are requested to wear their school uniform.
ALL CHILDREN & TEACHERS ARE INVITED.
ST ANTONINE’S HOME FOR THE AGED.
January is our parish’s month for contributing to the home at Amakhasi. There will be a 2nd Collection during January and a box for non-perishables will be in the porch of the church. They are mostly in need of adult nappies.
SOUTHERN CROSS MAGAZINE PRICE INCREASE
As from 1 March 2024 to R42 per month. The advertised price is R40, HOWEVER, because the magazine is couriered to us instead of via the post office, we have to carry the courier cost. The additional R2 is to cover the courier costs.
During 2023, many copies of the magazine were left uncollected and unpaid for, so for 2024, we request that those wishing to subscribe do so by paying the full year’s subscription up front. The cost for this year’s subscription is R484.
If you do not pay your subscription in full, we will not order a magazine for you.
Should you wish to receive the Southern Cross please write your name on the list in the porch.
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR JANUARY:
For The Gift Of Diversity In The Church:
Let us pray that the Holy Spirit helps us recognize the gift of different charisms within the Christian community, and discover the richness of different ritual traditions in the heart of the Catholic Church.
SICK & ELDERLY
Please pray for the sick & elderly of the parish, family & friends especially:
Fr John–Allen Green OFM, Nokuthula Kubheka, Penny Powell, Alvin Govender, Jean Smith, Dolly Bimbrish, Simon Zulu, Siva Naidoo, Mavis Makhubo, Fidelma Hanlon, Noel Hoffman, Norman Brown, Anabela De Pontes and Benvinda Da Costa.
PARISH OFFICE
Is now open and back to normal working hours:
Monday Closed
Tuesday -Thursday 8:00 am -2:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am -5:00 pm.
