FOURTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR CYCLE C
INTRODUCTION:
It must be a frightening experience if you are sent to people with an important message for them, but they will not allow you to speak. Or they reject what you say. Would we be strong enough to bear such a rejection? When Jesus came to preach in Nazareth, his home town, he was rejected. And yet he continued his work. We, too, as we are assembled here, are sent to announce the Good News. How do we react when we are rejected?
LUKE 4:21-30
Jesus began speaking in the synagogue, saying: “Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.” And all spoke highly of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They also asked, “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” He said to them, “Surely you will quote me this proverb, ‘Physician, cure yourself,’ and say, ‘Do here in your native place the things that we heard were done in Capernaum.'” And he said, “Amen, I say to you, no prophet is accepted in his own native place. Indeed, I tell you, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah when the sky was closed for three and a half years and a severe famine spread over the entire land. It was to none of these that Elijah was sent, but only to a widow in Zarephath in the land of Sidon. Again, there were many lepers in Israel during the time of Elisha the prophet; yet not one of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian.” When the people in the synagogue heard this, they were all filled with fury. They rose up, drove him out of the town, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their town had been built, to hurl him down headlong. But Jesus passed through the midst of them and went away.
PLEASE OBSERVE COVID19 REGULATIONS
Wear a mask during the entire Mass.
After Mass: Please sanitize your seat. sanitiser and paper towels are available in the front of the Church.
Under the Covid rules (level1) only temperatures will be checked of people attending Mass. It will not be necessary to fill in the form.
NEW RCIA CLASSES
The new class for adults has started. Kindly inform others who may be interested. You can also contact Nonhlanhla or the parish office.
CATECHISM
Catechism classes will be held every week , on Fridays at 13h30 till 14h45 and on Sundays after Mass.
NEW SODALITIES FOR CHILDREN
We want to start two new sodalities for children.
- For the smaller ones it will be Umtwana uJesu/Baby Jesus
- For older ones Children of Mary/Izingane zika Maria.
Leaders are also needed for this. If you are willing to assist, please speak to Fr. Marek.
ALTAR SERVERS
Training starts on 23 Jan and will be held each Sunday after Mass for about 20 – 30 mins. Please speak to Christopher Michael or Father if you are interested.
UPDATE OF ALL MINISTERS
Some parishioners have left town and there are vacant positions in various ministries. If you would like to volunteer for any ministry, please contact the parish office.
VISITS TO THE SICK
We want to start regular visits to the sick. Kindly help us to update the names on the list of sick and elderly people. Please indicate who is comfortable receiving visits and the sacraments from church ministers. A form is available on the church porch where you can enter the names of family members you would like to be included.
BAPTISM
Congratulations to the Mwamlima family on the baptism of their child Wamaka Benedict.
FLOOD VICTIMS
If you know of any families who have been adversely affected by the recent floods, kindly contact the SVDP. They are offering assistance.
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR JANUARY 2022 FOR TRUE HUMAN FRATERNITY
We pray for all those suffering from religious discrimination and persecution; may their own rights and dignity be recognized, which originate from being brothers and sisters in the human family.
