Author: Jonathan

FEAST OF THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD

INTRODUCTION:

The Transfiguration of Jesus was meant to strengthen the faith of his disciples. From the earliest centuries, the Christian Church has emphasized the centrality of the Transfiguration of the Lord Jesus Christ. Our experience of our own life in the Lord – and in His Church – is only the beginning of what is to come in the kingdom.

GOSPEL: MATHEW 17: 1 – 9

Jesus took Peter, James, and his brother, John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light. And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, conversing with him. Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, “Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud cast a shadow over them, then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” When the disciples heard this, they fell prostrate and were very much afraid. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and do not be afraid.” And when the disciples raised their eyes, they saw no one else but Jesus alone. As they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, “Do not tell the vision to anyone until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”

CHOIR PRACTICE FOR DEANERY MASS

@ Kwa-Malusi Omuhle in Steadville on Saturdays for the next 3 weeks from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Please attend.

AUGUST MONTH OF THE SEMINARIANS

Call By God..
Supported By You

The month of August is for Seminarians, so we will have a second collection every weekend during August. Please note that this collection is in addition to the quarterly collection of R2400.
It is however for the same purpose, educating our future priests.

NGOME PILGRIMAGE

Regina Pacis Pilgrimage to Ngome Marian Shrine – Tabernacle Of The Most High

Date: 1 – 3 December 2023

There haven’t been enough bookings, for the Pilgrimage, so different options are available to all who would like to go.

• Option 1: Those who have already paid for food, accommodation, meals & transport will have to review the mode of transport as there are not enough bookings to fill a bus, so we can’t cover the cost of the bus.
• Option 2: Those who would like to use the transport available but book their own accommodation (with or without meals at the shrine facilities).
• Option 3: Those who would prefer to use their own transport, their own accommodation, and provide their own meals.
• Meals at the shrine facilities must be pre-booked.  You cannot arrive on the day & expect a meal if you have not booked.  Please book through the parish office.
• Breakfast 7H30 @ R105
• Lunch 12H00 @ R130
• Supper Fri 18H00 & Sat 17H30 @ R120 each

Please note that everyone who is going still needs to register at the Parish even if you choose Option 3.

ST ANTONINE HOME OF THE OLD AGED

Are once again asking for donations in kind eg food, cleaning materials, Savlon, Vaseline, toothpaste etc.
The box will be on the porch.

SOUTHERN CROSS MAGAZINE

August Southern Cross is now available at the Parish office.

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR AUGUST
For World Youth Day:

We pray that World Youth Day in Lisbon will help young people to live and witness the Gospel in their own lives.

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 and Fidelma Hanlon.

WORLD YOUTH DAY

Tue 1 Aug to Sun 6 Aug

All elderly & youth on Sunday 6 August 2023 to honour Our Lady at 8 am RPP and 10 am St Jude. Please bring flowers to

17th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. YEAR A

INTRODUCTION:

When you decided to come to church this morning, some of you may have had to make the difficult decision to leave other important matters behind. When you decided to come to mass this morning you were like the person who knew about a hidden treasure in a field, and who sold everything to buy that field. However, at times during the past week, you may not have made the right decision and have chosen the wrong path. Thus you are here to seek God’s forgiveness.

GOSPEL: MATHEW 13: 44 – 52

Jesus said to his disciples: “The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again, and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. When he finds a pearl of great price, he goes and sells all that he has and buys it. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net thrown into the sea, which collects fish of every kind. When it is full they haul it ashore and sit down to put what is good into buckets. What is bad they throw away. Thus it will be at the end of the age. The angels will go out and separate the wicked from the righteous and throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth. “Do you understand all these things?” They answered, “Yes.” And he replied, “Then every scribe who has been instructed in the kingdom of heaven is like the head of a household who brings from his storeroom both the new and the old.”

WORLD YOUTH DAY

Tue 1 Aug to Sun 9 Aug
“Mary arose and went with haste.”
(Lk 1:39)
Pope Francis and the youth will be celebrating World Youth Day.

Last Sunday we celebrated Grandparents and Elderly Day. Pope Francis appealed to them to work with the Youth. In order to join the Pope here in Ladysmith, we are calling all elderly to come together with youth on Sunday 6 August 2023 to honour Our Lady @ 8 am @ RPP & 10 am @ St Jude. Please bring flowers to decorate Mary’s Altar. We will pray one decade of the Rosary.

NGOME PILGRIMAGE

Regina Pacis Pilgrimage to Ngome Marian Shrine – Tabernacle Of The Most High

Date: 1 – 3 December 2023

There haven’t been enough bookings, for the Pilgrimage, so different options are available to all who would like to go.

• Option 1: Those who have already paid for food, accommodation, meals & transport will have to review the mode of transport as there are not enough bookings to fill a bus, so we can’t cover the cost of the bus.
• Option 2: Those who would like to use the transport available but book their own accommodation (with or without meals at the shrine facilities).
• Option 3: Those who would prefer to use their own transport, their own accommodation, and provide their own meals.
• Meals at the shrine facilities must be pre-booked.  You cannot arrive on the day & expect a meal if you have not booked.  Please book through the parish office.
• Breakfast 7H30 @ R105
• Lunch 12H00 @ R130
• Supper Fri 18H00 & Sat 17H30 @ R120 each

Please note that everyone who is going still needs to register at the Parish even if you choose Option 3.

SEMINARIANS’ FUND

Call By God..
Supported By You

Collection for the Deanery Mass contribution to the Seminarians Fund:
Target: R10 000
Collected to date: R4 620
To collect: R5 380

SOUTHERN CROSS MAGAZINE

August Southern Cross is now available at the Parish office.

CHOIR PRACTICE FOR DEANERY MASS

@ Kwa-Malusi Omuhle in Steadville for the next 4 Saturdays starting on 29 July from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Please attend.

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR JULY

FOR A EUCHARISTIC LIFE:

We pray that Catholics may place the celebration of the Eucharist at the heart of their lives, transforming human relationships in a very deep way and opening to the encounter with God and all their brothers and sisters.

SICK & ELDERLY

Please pray for the sick & elderly of the parish, family & friends especially
Fr John–Allen Green OFM, Nokuthula Kubheka, Penny

16^th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. YEAR A

INTRODUCTION:

God is holy. He hates evil. Why then does he not remove by force the evil from this world? When we hear about murders, wars, or grave injustices, we want God to come with power and to exterminate those who do evil. But would God not have to annihilate us as well? Did not we to cause evil to others at one time or another? We begin to see the wisdom of God’s patience with us. Today we stand in deep admiration before God who in infinitely holy and patient with those who fail to be holy. 

GOSPEL: MATHEW 13: 24 – 43

Jesus proposed another parable to the crowds, saying:
“The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a man who sowed good seed in his field. While everyone was asleep his enemy came and sowed weeds all through the wheat, and then went off. When the crop grew and bore fruit, the weeds appeared as well. The slaves of the householder came to him and said, ‘Master, did you not sow good seed in your field? Where have the weeds come from?’ He answered, ‘An enemy has done this.’ His slaves said to him, ‘Do you want us to go and pull them up?’ He replied, ‘No, if you pull up the weeds you might uproot the wheat along with them. Let them grow together until harvest; then at harvest time I will say to the harvesters, “First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles for burning; but gather the wheat into my barn.”

NGOME PILGRIMAGE

Regina Pacis Pilgrimage to Ngome Marian Shrine – Tabernacle Of The Most High

Date: 1 – 3 December 2023
Cost: R1300 (accommodation and trip)
Bookings: Parish Office
PAYMENT DUE 1 JULY

Final chance to register if you are still interested.

SEMINARIANS’ FUND

Call By God..
Supported By You

Collection for the Deanery Mass contribution to the Seminarians Fund:
Target: R10 000
Collected to date: R4 620
To collect: R5 380

SOUTHERN CROSS MAGAZINE

August Southern Cross is now available at the Parish office.

Happy Grandparents Day

Grandparents are a delightful blend of laughter,
caring deeds, wonderful stories, and love.

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR JULY

FOR A EUCHARISTIC LIFE:

We pray that Catholics may place the celebration of the Eucharist at the heart of their lives, transforming human relationships in a very deep way and opening to the encounter with God and all their brothers and sisters.

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 and Fidelma Hanlon.