FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT YEAR C 

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT YEAR C 

INTRODUCTION:

There will be honesty in the land; there will be integrity in the land. What a daring promise this sounds to us because in reality, it is quite different. When listening to people talking, we hear them say, there is no honesty, you are cheated everywhere, and you cannot trust anyone. He will practice honesty and integrity. This is the powerful message of today. You will see the Son of Man in a cloud with power and great glory. Creation will be renewed, is the message of Advent.

GOSPEL: LUKE 21: 25-28 / 34 – 36

Jesus said to his disciples: “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on earth nations will be in dismay, perplexed by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will die of fright in anticipation of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. But when these signs begin to happen, stand erect and raise your heads because your redemption is at hand. “Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy from carousing and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily life, and that day catch you by surprise like a trap. For that day will assault everyone who lives on the face of the earth. Be vigilant at all times and pray that you have the strength to escape the tribulations that are imminent and to stand before the Son of Man.”

VOCATIONS WORKSHOP
FOR BOYS GRADE 10 AND UPWARDS

A SACRED MINISTRY

TO GOD’S PEOPLE

Do you love Christ and His Church? Is the Lord calling you to minister to His people?
Every Unmarried Catholic young man should prayerfully consider the priesthood.

Could God be calling you

TO BE A PRIEST?

Discernment is a process of drawing closer to Jesus, learning about the priesthood, and praying intensely about the Lord’s will for your life.

Date: 6th-8th December 2024
Venue: Roland Park Newcastle KZN
Time: 15:00

For More Information
Contact:
REV. FR. MAREK MLYNARCZYK:
0721586048
marsmarek3@gmail.com
REV. FR. NKOSINATHI MABASO
snkosinathi@rocketmail.com
REV. FR. ARINZE IBEH:
0745605314
nze1200@gmail.com

2025 BIBLE DIARIES & LITURGICAL CALENDARS

Bible Diaries – R130.
Liturgical Calendars – R25 each.

ADVENT IN YOUR HOME

Advent wreath packs are available in the repository @ R45, it consists of four coloured candles and instructions.

CONFESSION BEFORE CHRISTMAS

On 14 December 2024:
St Jude @ 14:30-15:30.
RPP @ 16:00-17:15

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

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.

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.

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, Nettah 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. We understand that some may need to refer to the plans of the higher echelons & may be delayed but do what you can in the meantime, there are certain events which are constant year to year.

Sympathies

Our deepest sympathy to Glynnis and all the family and friends of the Turconi family on the death of Pierre on Wednesday, 27/11/2024, evening.
We pray that you may be surrounded by God’s love, peace and comfort in this difficult time.