31st SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR B

31st SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR B

INTRODUCTION:

Today we celebrate the feast day of All Saints. It is a great feast for our whole Christian community. We remember with joy the countless multitudes of men and women, boys and girls who have gone before us to God. In our celebration today, the Lord tells us of what kind of person a saint is and what people must do to become saints. There are the humble ones, the poor, the gentle, those who suffer, those who make peace, those with a pure heart and those who suffered because they stood up against evil and injustice.

GOSPEL: Matthew  5: 1 – 12

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him. He began to teach them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you falsely because of me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.”

ISIVUNO (Harvest)
–our aim is R50 000

17 November 2024-we aim to raise R50000. Contributions will be made in groups. Each group can decide for themselves how much each person will contribute.
Co-ordinators for groups are as follows:
Private Businesses – Paul & Evelyn CWA – Nokwazi.
Sacred heart – Mam Mlambo Youth – Asanda,
Young Adults – Benedictor Dept of Health – Brenda. Dept of Edu – Mr Mdlalose SAPS – Bonga Makhubo
Males of the Parish – Philip Friday Catechism – Sandra
GEPF & Sassa pensioners – Nonhlanhla
Women of the Parish – Lindiwe Harry
Sunday Catechism – Brenda Private sector workers

NGOME PILGRIMAGE – 30/11/2024 – LAST CALL

One-day pilgrimage. If you are interested, please put your name on the list, only then can we arrange for transport and calculate the cost per person. So far, we have 6 people at RPP and 11 people at St Jude. The closing date is 30 October.

SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL FOR THE POOR

I would like to thank the parish for the monthly contribution & all parishioners who put in their contributions in the poor box. The Society can do all it can for the poor as an agent of the Parish

PARISH WEBSITE

Nirvana Michael is now in charge of the website. Committees and sodalities, please send photos and brief description of the parish events so she can put it on the website.

Website: www.ladysmithcatholicchurch.org.za

Disability Parking

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

QUARTERLY SEMINARIANS FUND TO DIOCESE

Our quarterly contributions for the 9 months to 30 September 2024 are R1858 short

At only R10 per parishioner per month (R120 a year) we could easily meet this target. Box on the pillar at the back of the church.
This fund is for the training of future priests.

FINANCIAL REPORT JAN 24 TO SEP 24

Collections during the year paid to recipients:
Sacrificium R20 497
Holy Land R4 499
Peter’s Pence R2 506
St Antonine’s – Jan R6 256 excl goods
St Antonine’s – Jul R5 388 excl goods.
For the Poor (SVDP) box – R10 563

ELECTIONS FOR PPC & PPC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

On 30 November & 1 December 2024.
Nominations have started. Forms are now available at the back of the church. Please nominate someone you think will serve your interests in the parish. The nominee will also have to sign the form in consent.

BIBLE DIARIES

If you would like to order one for next year, please put your name on the list provided on the porch. You need to make a payment beforehand to secure a copy. The cost R130 each.

REQUEST FOR A ONCE-OFF DONATION

We need R400 for an Extra View DSTV installation in the priest’s house. – Anyone?
Total cost R800, R400 has already been donated

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR NOVEMBER

For Anyone Who Has Lost A Child

We pray that all parents who mourn the loss of a son or daughter find support in their community and receive peace and consolation from the Holy Spirit.

UPCOMING EVENTS

16/11: Retreat 1st Holy Comm candidates 9 am RPP
16/11: One-hour workshop for Eucharist Ministers
17/11: Isivuno RPP @ 8:00am, St Jude @ 10:30am
22/11: Confession for 1st HC during catechism @ RPP
23/11: Confession for 1st HC @ St Jude 2pm
24/11:1st HolyComm @ RPP 8 am, St Jude 10 am
30/11: Ngome Pilgrimage
30/11: Election for PPC Exec Committee

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, Pier Turconi, Khohli Kunene, Barbara Amod, Audrey Vries, Sebenzile Molefe, Margarida De Franca, Joyce Chetty, Nettah Liebenberg & Mthokozisi Mthembu.

BAPTISM OF BABIES

Classes for parents to start soon:
@ RPP contact Brenda 0763796891
@ St Jude contact Bryonni 0828497841