ALL SAINTS SUNDAY
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 f 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 that suffered because they stood up against evil and injustice.
GOSPEL – Mathew 5: 1 – 12 A
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.”
CATECHISM OUTING
It will be on the 12th of November to Spionkop Dam. It will cost R150 per child, this will include transport, a food pack & the entrance fee. Parents, please pay as soon as possible to secure transport. All children are to bring a signed indemnity form. Please contact Sandra on 0799225566 or the Parish Secretary with any questions. The closing date is Sunday the 6th of November 2022
Different Ways To Honour Mary This October
- A flower tribute to Mary
- Pray a Novena to our Lady
- Spread Devotion to the Holy Rosary
- Learn a new Marian devotion
- Share a Miraculous Medal
- Memorise a Marian Prayer
- Get invested in the Scapular
- Pray the little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Add a Rosary with Grace before meals
COLLECTIONS AND PLEDGES
Collection 01/11/2022 RPP R5400 & St Jude R319.20
Pledges for October RPP R9500 & St Jude R2600.
BIBLE DIARIES FOR 2023
Available at the Parish Office for those who pre-ordered @ R130 each. The rest will be available later in the repository for anyone who would like to buy one.
LITURGICAL CALENDARS FOR 2023
Available at the Repository & Parish office at R25 each.
BUILDING MAINTENANCE & DONATIONS
You will have noticed a fair amount of maintenance at church, inside and outside.
So far:
- fixed the cracks in the walls & leaks in the roof;
- razor wire has been installed atop the fence at the back of the Parish office.
Future repairs:
- stained-glass windows
- paint the church building
- Leaks in the church hall and office.
Contributions towards this ongoing project would be greatly appreciated. Should you wish to contribute, please contact Fr Marek, OR put your donation in a clearly marked enveloped & drop it at the office,
OR make a direct deposit into the parish bank account (details are in the grey column alongside) clearly referenced BUILDING FUND.
SOUTHERN CROSS MAGAZINE
November issue is available at the Parish Office.
NGOME PILGRIMAGE
On 03/12/2022. Programme to follow. Please write your name on the list on the porch if you are interested. More details to follow.
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR NOVEMBER
Children Who Suffer
We pray for children who are suffering, especially those who are homeless, orphans, and victims of war; may they be guaranteed access to education and the opportunity to experience family affection.
SICK & ELDERLY
Please pray for the sick & elderly of the parish, family and friends especially:
Fr John–Allen Green OFM, Mrs Cocciante, Nokuthula Kubheka, Penny Powell, Jean Smith, Dolly Bimbrish, Rowena Norris, Simon Zulu, Nora Bharath, Avril Abraham, Alvin Govender, Mary Harris, Siva Naidoo & Mavis Makhubo.
COLLECTION
02/10/2022 @ RPP-R1679.50 @ St Jude R R279.00
