FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH

FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH

INTRODUCTION

We all belong to a family. We grew up in a family and know the people related to us. We also know the difficulties that families face. The misunderstandings, trouble between parents and children, and other family members. Jesus also belonged to a family. Joseph the carpenter, Mary, and Jesus are all called the Holy Family of Nazareth. We know that there were difficulties even in the Holy family, but we can be sure that Mary and Joseph could sort out possible misunderstandings with love. Are we able to do that as well?

GOSPEL READING
Mathew 2:13 to 15, 19 to 23

When the magi had departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. Herod is going to search for the child to destroy him.” Joseph rose and took the child and his mother by night, and departed for Egypt. He stayed there until the death of Herod, that what the Lord had said through the prophet might be fulfilled, Out of Egypt I called my son. When Herod had died, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who sought the child’s life are dead.” He rose, took the child and his mother, and went to the land of Israel. But when he heard that Archelaus was ruling over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go back there. And because he had been warned in a dream, he departed for the region of Galilee. He went and dwelt in a town called Nazareth, so that what had been spoken through the prophets might be fulfilled: He shall be called a Nazorean.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT ON THURSDAYS

Will resume on 22 January 2026.

PARISH OFFICE CLOSURE

From 24 December 2025 until 21 January 2026. The office will open on 21 January 2026.

LITURGICAL CALENDERS

They are available at the repository @ R30 each

SPRINGS OF CARMEL BIBLE DIARIES FOR 2026

Now available @ R130 each at
the parish office and the repository

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

NEW YEAR’S DAY MASS
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD

01 January 2026 @ 10:00 am at RPP

A NEW YEAR PRAYER AND MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

Heavenly Father, thank you for your faithfulness and the many blessings you have bestowed on our parish in 2025.
As we step into a new year, we thank you for the gift of new beginnings. We pray for your guidance and strength; fill our hearts with peace and hope that we may grow in unity. Guide our steps, teach us to trust in your ways, protect us, and prepare us for the many blessings and miracles you have in store for us.
Amen

“Happy New Year! May God’s grace and peace fill your days in 2026.”

Sandra De França

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR DECEMBER

For Christians in areas of conflict

Let us pray that Christians living in areas of war or conflict, especially in the Middle East, might be seeds of peace, reconciliation, and hope.

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, Francesca Poonsamy, and Dolly Govender.

CATECHISM CLASSES

Will open on the 16th of January 2026