SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT – CYCLE A

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT – CYCLE A

INTRODUCTION

When suffering is about to come upon us, we look for friends. Who will be with us in difficult times ahead? It is the second Sunday of Lent. Soon we will remember the time Jesus was rejected by the Jewish leaders, condemned, and crucified. Who will be with him at this time? We find the answer in today’s Gospel reading. On the mountain, it became apparent who would be with Christ in his suffering. The Father will be with him at all times. Are we with Christ as he is for us?

GOSPEL READING
GOSPEL – Mathew 17: 1 – 9

Jesus took Peter, James, and John, his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light. And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, conversing with him. Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud cast a shadow over them, then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” When the disciples heard this, they fell prostrate and were very much afraid. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and do not be afraid.” And when the disciples raised their eyes, they saw no one else but Jesus alone. As they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, “Do not tell the vision to anyone until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”

LENTEN APPEAL

There will be a second collection for the duration of Lent. Lenten Appeal Envelopes are on the porch.

NGOME PILGRIMAGE

It will be on the weekend of the 20th-22nd of November 2026.
Cost of accommodation including supper the first night, three meals the next day & breakfast the last day R1150 per person.
If you would like to go, please contact the Parish Secretary to register and start paying.

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

• Please be mindful of where you park your vehicles.
• Don’t park in front of the main entrance, making it difficult for the elderly and less-abled to get past.
• Don’t park in the driveway at the side of the hall.
• Don’t park in the designated disabled parking if you are able-bodied.
• THERE IS EXTRA PARKING UP NEAR THE PARISH OFFICE. PLEASE ASK ONE OF THE LEADERS TO OPEN THE MOTOR GATE

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Every Friday during Lent
Times: St Jude 17:00 & RPP 18:00

List and dates for groups leading the prayers:
06/03 SSVP
13/03 Sacred Heart
20/03 Proclaimers
27/03 Children of Mary

After the Stations of the Cross, there will be a Faith Formation Session at the RPP hall for 30 minutes.

Topics for the Faith Formation Sessions:

• 06/03/2026 How to do Catholic fasting
• 13/03/2026  Year of St Francis Parish Retreat

YEAR OF ST FRANCIS PARISH RETREAT

Led by a Franciscan priest

• 13 -15 March 2026
• 13/03 Fri
  • 18h00 Way of the Cross & introduction session
• 14/03 Sat
  • 14h30 to 16h00 Penitential Service, Divine Mercy Chaplet, & confession
  • 17:30 Retreat Mass & Homily
• 15/03 Sun
  • 8h00 Retreat Mass & Homily @ RPP
  • 10h00 Retreat Mass & homily @ St Jude

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR FEBRUARY

For children with incurable diseases:

Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

• 07/03 Sat 8h00 First Saturday confession, Mass @ 9h00
• 07/03 Sat 10h00 Meeting Children of Mary @ RPP hall

MEETINGS AT ST JUDE

• 08/03 St Jude Exec & AGM after Mass
• 15/03 St Jude Liturgy meeting after Mass.

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, Sebenzile Molefe, Netta Liebenberg, Mthokozisi Mthembu, Avenel Aarons, Siva Naidoo, Francesca Poonsamy, Dolly Govender and Lorraine Schirge.