3rd SUNDAY OF THE YEAR IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR B
THE SUNDAY OF THE WORD OF GOD
INTRODUCTION:
We all have our own little kingdoms. If we have our own way we feel great, like kings. In our kingdom we are in control, we feel secure and independent. In our celebration today God calls us out of our little kingdom. He says “Repent, the kingdom of God is at hand.” The people at the Sea of Galilee heard this and understood what he meant and followed him. They accepted Christ as their leader. Have we accepted Christ in our lives? Are we ready to leave our little kingdoms and follow Christ
GOSPEL: MARK 1 14 – 20
After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” As he passed by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea; they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Then they abandoned their nets and followed him. He walked along a little farther and saw James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John. They too were in a boat mending their nets. Then he called them. So they left their father Zebedee in the boat along with the hired men and followed him.
CATECHISM
Was held this weekend. Late registration, please contact Sandra 079 922 5566. Registration Fees: R180 per child
Classes start:
Friday 26/01 1:30pm -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 on the church’s porch. 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 pay the courier cost. The additional R2 is to cover the courier costs.
During 2023, many copies of the magazine were left uncollected and unpaid, so for 2024, we request that those wishing to subscribe do so by paying the full year’s subscription upfront. The cost for a year’s subscription is R504 (Mar 24 – Feb 25). Apologies for the error in last weekend’s bulletin.
If you do not pay your subscription in full, unfortunately, we will not order a magazine for you.
Should you wish to receive the Southern Cross please write your name on the list on the porch.
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 on the porch of the church. They are mostly in need of adult nappies.
YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS
Diocesan year opening on 02- February KwaMaria SangoleZulu,E zakheni. Please contact Fr Marek if you wish to go.
24-25 February – Youth & Young Adults’ Pilgrimage at Blessed Benedict Daswa in Limpompo.
THIS WEEKEND WE CELEBRATE THE SUNDAY OF THE WORD OF GOD
“REMAIN IN MY WORD” (John 8:31)
A profoundly pastoral initiative with which Pope Francis wants to make it clear how important it is in the daily life of the Church and our communities to refer to the Word of God, a Word that is not confined to a book, but which remains ever alive and becomes a concrete and tangible sign.
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, Jean Smith, Dolly Bimbrish, Simon Zulu, Alvin Govender, Siva Naidoo, Mavis Makhubo, Fidelma Hanlon, Noel Hoffman, Norman Brown, Anabela De Pontes and Benvinda Da Costa.
DATES TO REMEMBER
30/01 – Liturgy meeting @18:30 at RPP
01/02 – Men of the Parish @ 18:30 at RPP
04/02 – CWA after Mass @ St Jude
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.
