Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

FEAST OF ALL SAINTS

INTRODUCTION

Today’s Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica allows us to remember the journey of the people and God’s constant and faithful care. At the same time, we are reminded today that each one of us is a “house of God” in the Risen Jesus, because the Holy Spirit dwells in each one of us.

GOSPEL – John 2: 13 -22

Since the Passover of the Jews was near, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. He found in the temple area those who sold oxen, sheep, and doves, as well as the money-changers seated there. He made a whip out of cords and drove them all out of the temple area, with the sheep and oxen, and spilled the coins of the money-changers and overturned their tables, and to those who sold doves he said,
“Take these out of here, and stop making my Father’s house a marketplace.” His disciples recalled the words of Scripture, Zeal for your house will consume me. At this the Jews answered and said to him, “What sign can you show us for doing this?” Jesus answered and said to them, “Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up.”
The Jews said, “This temple has been under construction for forty-six years, and you will raise it up in three days?” But he was speaking about the temple of his Body. Therefore, when he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this, and they came to believe the Scripture and the word Jesus had spoken.

ISIVUNO/THANKS GIVING

NEXT WEEKEND

“Thanksgiving in the believer’s life is an acknowledgment of God’s blessings and His faithfulness”

15 & 16 November 2025

This year we will NOT be contributing as sodalities, instead we will contribute according to occupation sector:

•Health•Education•Security Services•Police•Military
Private Sector/Business•Youth
Pensioners•Unemployed•Other

Envelopes are now available in the porch.

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

STUDENTS

Dear God
We bring all the students before you who will be writig exams.
We ask your Holy Spirit to guide them and give them the understanding and Knowledge that comes
only from you.
Grant them favour, and bring the information that they have studied to mind that is needed for each exam they take. Bless each student in Jesus name, we pray. Amen

May God guide your mind, calm your heart, and bless your efforts with success”

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR NOVEMBER

For the prevention of suicide

Let us pray that those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts might find the support, care, and love they need in their community, and be open to the beauty of life.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• 22/11: Diocesan Choral Festival in Newcastle

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, Sebenzile Molefe, Margarida De Franca, Joyce Chetty, Netta Liebenberg, Mthokozisi Mthembu, Avenel Aarons, Siva Naidoo and Francesca Poonsamy.

THE DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA

Giving thanks for
those who have
gone before us in faith