BAPTISM OF OUR LORD

BAPTISM OF OUR LORD

INTRODUCTION:

Today, we celebrate the feast of our Lord’s Baptism in the River Jordan. We could also think of it as the feast of our Lord’s Baptism and Confirmation. Baptism and confirmation belong together. This we can clearly see when Jesus was baptised in the River Jordan. After John had baptised him, the Holy Spirit came down on Jesus and strengthened him. This feast of our Lord’s Baptism reminds us of our own baptism and confirmation.

GOSPEL: LUKE 3. 15-16, 21-22

The people were filled with expectation, and all were asking in their hearts whether John might be the Christ. John answered them all, saying, “I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming. I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” After all the people had been baptized
and Jesus also had been baptized and was praying,
heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”

2025 BIBLE DIARIES & LITURGICAL CALENDARS

Bible Diaries R130 each

Liturgical Calendars R25 each.

Both are available at the repository

THE NEW LITURGICAL YEAR IS 2025 JUBILEE YEAR

This year’s theme is Pilgrims of Hope, chosen to promote peacebuilding in a world threatened by climate change and ongoing wars.

The official logo of the Jubilee Year 2025 depicts

• humanity coming from the four corners of the Earth,
• in the act of clinging to the Cross.
• The cross is in the shape of a sail, one of the signs of Christian Hope that carries with it the certainty of the victory of good over evil. A sail that imposes itself on the sea moved by the happenings of life.
• The cross ends in the shape of an anchor, another symbol of hope that brings confidence and security in life.

On 24 December 2024, Pope Francis launched this Jubilee. The Jubilee ends on 6 January 2026

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

REGINA PACIS CATHOLIC CHURCH VALENTINES
Dinner and Dance

DATE: 15 FEBRUARY 2025

VENUE: 4 VICTOIA ROAD LADYSMITH

TIME: 18:30PM TILL LATE

TICKET PRICE R150PP

BRING YOUR OWN COOLER BOX: R100

DJ IN ATTENDANCE

Tickets are available. Please see fr. Marek or Fabian if you require any tickets.

CATECHISM REGISTRATION AND CLASSES

Registration, will take place on

Friday 17/01 from1:30pm to 2:30pm
Sunday 19/01 after Mass
Registration fees: R180 per child
Please contact Sandra 079 9225566 if you have any questions.

SCHOOL BOOKS BLESSING

26 January 2025. Fr will bless the children, their school bags and stationery. Children are requested to wear their school uniform.

ALL CHILDREN & TEACHERS ARE INVITED.

Called by God – Supported by you

Please support the seminarian’s fund. Collection box on the pillar at back of the church.

Quarter 1 – R2400 due on 31 March 2025.

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR JANUARY:

For the right to an education

Let us pray for migrants, refugees, and those affected by war, that their right to an education, which is necessary to build a better world, might always be respected

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

ADORATION

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will start again on this coming Thursday the 16th, after Mass. Those who commited themselves please remember your times. Any new people who would like to be added in the roster, please add your names to the list in the porch.

2025 YEAR PLANS

All groups & sodalities, please start preparing your year plans for submission to the PPC ASAP. Your plans are to be incorporated into the PPC plans.