FIFTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR CYCLE C

FIFTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR CYCLE C

INTRODUCTION:

When we entered the church today, we bent our knees. Why did we do so? Because we know that this is a holy place. It is a place of God’s presence. By bending our knees, we are lowering ourselves. We acknowledge that God is higher, we are lower. Isn’t it surprising that the greatest friends of God, like Isaiah and Peter, began in the same way? First, they fell to their knees, then they were sent by God. We, too, began this service by bending our knees and at the end we too are sent: Go forth, you’re sent.

GOSPEL: LUKE 5: 1-11

While the crowd was pressing in on Jesus and listening to the word of God, he was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret. He saw two boats there alongside the lake; the fishermen had disembarked and were washing their nets. Getting into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, he asked him to put out a short distance from the shore. Then he sat down and taught the crowds from the boat. After he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.” Simon said in reply, “Master, we have worked hard all night and have caught nothing, but at your command I will lower the nets.” When they had done this, they caught a great number of fish and their nets were tearing. They signaled to their partners in the other boat to come to help them.  They came and filled both boats so that the boats were in danger of sinking. When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at the knees of Jesus and said, “Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man.” For astonishment at the catch of fish they had made seized him and all those with him, and likewise James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners of Simon. Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.” When they brought their boats to the shore, they left everything and followed him.

SEMINARIANS’ FUND

Called by God – Supported by you

Please support the seminarian’s fund. The collection box is on the pillar at the back of the church.

Quarter 1 – R2400 due on 31 March 2025.

The shortfall for 2024: is R3015.00, let’s try to make it up this year.

2025 BIBLE DIARIES & LITURGICAL CALENDARS

Bible Diaries R130 each

Joy of the Gospel Diary R140 each

Liturgical Calendars R25 each.

Both are available at the repository

CATECHISM REGISTRATION AND CLASSES

Registration is still open. Both Friday and Sunday classes have started.
Registration fees: R180 per child
Please contact Sandra at 079 922 5566 if you have any questions.

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: 18:30 PM TILL LATE

TICKET PRICE R150PP

BRING YOUR OWN COOLER BOX: R100

DJ IN ATTENDANCE

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FROM MEN OF THE PARISH

Last chance to get your tickets

Sponsorships of cash are welcome.  Please contact Fr, Marek. An official receipt will be issued.

MEETINGS

16/02: Liturgy meeting at St Jude

23/02: AGM at St Jude after Mass

AGM NEXT SUNDAY

THIS SUNDAY AFTER MASS
We will also celebrate Fr Marek’s birthday after the AGM. Yes, there will be cake.

NO MASS AT ST JUDE

Various ministries please prepare your reports for presentation.

YOUTH

15/02 There will be a meeting at RPP @ 15h00

Everyone from the age 13 -20 years old are all invited.

ALTAR SERVERS

16/02 Meeting at RPP after morning Mass. All candidates and those who wish to become altar servers are invited.

2^ND COLLECTION DURING FEBRUARY IS FOR THE DEANERY SEMINARIANS’ COLLECTION

This collection will be handed to the Bishop at the Deanery Mass.

These funds are used for the Diocesan seminary students.  It costs R105 000 per student per year.

Our Diocese is blessed with 5 students in Pretoria at St John Vianney and 3 in Cape Town.

FR MAREK’S BIRTHDAY 04 FEBRUARY 2025

Happy birthday, Father!
As you celebrate today,
may we give thanks for all that you do.
God bless you

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR FEBRUARY:

For vocations to the priesthood and religious life:

Let us pray that the ecclesial community might welcome the desires and doubts of those young people who feel a call to serve Christ’s mission in the priesthood and religious life.

UPCOMING EVENTS
23/02: AGM @ St Jude

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.

THE 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.

TO VOLUNTEER AS A CATECHISM TEACHER

Please contact Fr Marek or
call Sandra at 079 9225 566 for more details

MISSING CHILD

Elvini Fikirini aged 12 has been missing since 06/01/2025. If seen please contact local SAPS, case no 02/01/2025.
Please bombard heaven and cover this child with prayer for her safe return. Her father is a parishioner working in Pta/Tshwane.