FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT YEAR B

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT YEAR B

INTRODUCTION:

During this time of Advent, we look forward to the birth of Christ. We do the same as Mary did when she was expecting her child. Together with Mary, we are waiting for Christmas. In our celebration, we hear of the mystery of how Jesus began to grow in Mary’s womb. The Holy Spirit overshadowed her. The womb of the Virgin Mary was like a living temple in which God became flesh. God wants to dwell among us today if we accept him as Mary did.

GOSPEL: LUKE 1: 26-38

The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.” But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” But Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?” And the angel said to her in reply, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. And behold, Elizabeth, your relative, has also conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren; for nothing will be impossible for God.” Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.

We need you!
To help decorate the church for Christmas on Sunday 24 Dec @ 09:30.

CHRISTMAS SEASON

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR DECEMBER:

FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

We pray that people living with disabilities may be at the centre of attention in society and that institutions may offer inclusive programs which value their active participation.

SICK & ELDERLY

Please pray for the sick & elderly of the parish, family & friends especially:
Fr John–Allen Green OFM, Nokuthula Kubheka, Penny Powell, Jean Smith, Dolly Bimbrish, Simon Zulu, Alvin Govender, Siva Naidoo, Mavis Makhubo, Fidelma Hanlon, Noel Hoffman, Norman Brown and Anabela De Pontes.