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. Today we remember this Holy family in our celebration. 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: LUKE 2: 41 – 52

“Each year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the feast of Passover, and when he was twelve years old, they went up according to festival custom. After they had completed its days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it. Thinking that he was in the caravan, they journeyed for a day and looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances, but not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem to look for him. After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions, and all who heard him were astounded at his understanding and his answers. When his parents saw him, they were astonished, and his mother said to him, “Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been looking for you with great anxiety.” And he said to them,“ Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?” But they did not understand what he said to them. He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them; and his mother kept all these things in her heart. And Jesus advanced in wisdom and age and favour before
God and man. “

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

CHRISTMAS SEASON MASS TIMES

TUESDAY 31/12

10:00 Mass @ RPP

WEDNESDAY 01/01

10:00 Mass @ RPP.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Let the joy of the Lord be your strength as you face this beautiful new year

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR DECEMBER:

For pilgrims of hope

We pray that this Jubilee Year strengthens our faith, helping us to recognize the Risen Christ in our daily lives and that it may transform us into pilgrims of Christian hope.

UPCOMING EVENTS

05/01 Feast of the Epiphany – Blessing of chalk

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.

PARISH OFFICE CHRISTMAS CLOSURE

The parish office will open again on 14 January 2025. In case of an emergency please contact
Fr Marek on 0721586048 or
Fr Musa on 0761712934.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

There will be no Adoration during the festive season. We will start again on 16 January 2025.

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.

CHRISTMAS CAKE RAFFLE WINNER

No: H7 Ermelinda Moore
Thank you to everyone who purchased raffle tickets.