2nd SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR B

2nd SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR B

INTRODUCTION:

Today on the second Sunday of Lent, we are invited by the Lord to climb the mountain of God with him. On this mountain, Jesus’ disciples saw him transfigure. They had never seen Jesus like that before. All of us have experienced God in some form or the other, but, did we ever come close to him? Did we ever experience the joy and power of his presence? Did we ever want to stay with God as did the three disciples on the mountain? During this period of lent, we are invited to make a special effort to find God. Are we ready?

GOSPEL: MARK 9: 2 – 10

Jesus took Peter, James, and John and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no fuller on earth could bleach them. Then Elijah appeared to them along with Moses, and they were conversing with Jesus.
Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, “Rabbi, it is good that we are here! Let us make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” He hardly knew what to say, they were so terrified. Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them; from the cloud came a voice, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.” Suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone but Jesus alone with them. As they were coming down from the mountain, he charged them not to relate what they had seen to anyone, except when the Son of Man had risen from the dead. So they kept the matter to themselves, questioning what rising from the dead meant.

YOUNG ADULTS

I would like to invite parishioners between the ages of 20 and 40 years 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

At RPP, there will be a meeting after Mass on 25/02/2024, for more information contact Asanda at 063 799 4715.
At St Jude, there will be a meeting after Mass on 03/03/2024, for more information contact Lusanda at 078 140 0237.

ALTAR SERVERS’ TRAINING @ RPP

Will continue on Fridays @ 3:00 pm, after Catechism classes.

Called by God
Supported by you

Please support the seminarian’s fund. R10 per parishioner per month will easily reach our target of R2400 per quarter. Collection box on the pillar at the back of the church. Quarter 1 is due on 31 March 2024.

PALM SUNDAY

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

LENTEN DIARY

WAY OF THE CROSS

Every Friday during lent
StJude @ 17:00
RPP @ 18:00.
Groups leading:
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.

LENTEN RETREAT
15-16 March 2024

PALM SUNDAY

Preparations for Palm Sunday: we need volunteers to decorate the church.

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 Selvan Moodley who passed away on Tuesday morning 18/02/2024. MHSRIP.