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: MT 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, and 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.”
BRINGING OF GIFTS TO THE ALTAR
It’s the duty of the Sacristan to choose who will take offertory gift to the Alter. have mass intention on the day, please speak to the Sacristan on duty if you would like to bring the gifts to the alter
LENTEN APPEAL
The Lenten Season calls us to place our faith and hope in the Lord, since only if we fix our gaze on the Risen Christ will we be able to respond to the bishop’s appeal. Let us never grow tired of doing good. The envelopes are available on the Porch.
YOUNG ADULTS
We will have a meeting this Sunday 05 March at 15:00 at RPP.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS DURING LENT
Every Friday at 17h30
Groups leading the Stations:
10/03 CWA
17/03 Children of Mary
24/03 Liturgy
31/03 SVDP and Nurses Guild
St Jude – every Friday at 17h00 before Mass
BAPTISM CLASSES
Classes have started. If you wish to have your child baptised, please contact:
Brenda: 076 379 6891 for RPP
Bryonni 082 849 7844 for St Jude
PARISH RETREAT
There will be a whole-day retreat on 18 March at RPP. Starting at 9:00 until 18:00. Everyone is encouraged to attend, as Lent is a time for reflection.
There will be time for praying & meditation.
Priests from different parishes will be available for confessions and counselling.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO SEMINARIANS
It has been decided that a collection box is more suitable than envelopes, the box is at the back of the Church, with SEMINARIANS COLLECTION BOX written on it. This is where you will place your contribution. The money will be counted regularly and parishioners are given an update. Please note our contribution is R2400 per quarter, the first is due on 31 March 2023.
If all parishioners contribute R10 each per month, this is easily achievable.
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR MARCH
FOR VICTIMS OF ABUSE
We pray for those who have suffered harm from members of the Church; may they find within the Church herself a concrete response to their pain and suffering.
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.
SOUTHERN CROSS MAGAZINE
March issue is now available at the Parish Office
