SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT CYCLE C

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT CYCLE C

INTRODUCTION:

How would you feel if you knew that soon you would have to suffer very severely and that your life would be in danger? If you knew that this suffering could not be avoided, what would you do? Would you not look for somebody to be with? Would you not look for any sign of hope? When Christ approached the time of his suffering, he received such a sign. On the mountain, while he was praying, God’s glory became visible in him, Christ was transfigured and the father’s voice was heard above him. Truly, a powerful sign of hope before the beginning of his suffering.

GOSPEL: LUKE 9: 28B – 36

Jesus took Peter, John, and James and went up the mountain to pray. While he was praying his face changed in appearance and his clothing became dazzling white. And behold, two men were conversing with him, Moses and Elijah, who appeared in glory and spoke of his exodus that he was going to accomplish in Jerusalem. Peter and his companions had been overcome by sleep, but becoming fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him. As they were about to part from him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good that we are here; let us make three tents, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” But he did not know what he was saying. While he was still speaking, a cloud came and cast a shadow over them, and they became frightened when they entered the cloud. Then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my chosen Son; listen to him.” After the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. They fell silent and did not at that time tell anyone what they had seen.

HOLY DOOR IN THE LADYSMITH DEANERY

Was officially opened on Saturday 1 March @ 10am. See banner for plenary indulgence information at the entrance to the church.

LENTEN APPEAL COLLECTION

Envelopes available in the porch.
Second collection, every weekend during Lent.

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

EVERY FRIDAY DURING LENT

17:00 Stations of the Cross at St Jude
17:30 Mass at St Jude
18:00 Stations of the Cross at Regina Pacis
18:30 Growing in Faith session in the Hall

DO YOU WANT TO FAST THIS LENT?

In the words of Pope Francis

• Fast from hurting words and say kind words
• Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude.
• Fast from anger and be filled with patience.
• Fast from pessimism and be filled with hope.
• Fast from worries and have trust in God.
• Fast from complaints; contemplate simplicity.
• Fast from pressures and be prayerful.
• Fast from bitterness; fill your hearts with joy.
• Fast from selfishness and be compassionate.
• Fast from grudges and be reconciled.
• Fast from words; be silent and listen.

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR MARCH:

For families in crisis:

Let us pray that broken families might discover the cure for their wounds through forgiveness, rediscovering each other’s gifts, even in their differences.

UPCOMING EVENTS

25/03 Bereavement group after Mass @10:30am at RPP
25/03 PFC meeting
27/03 Fundraising comm meeting
28/03 & 29/03: Lenten Retreat @ RPP
29/03 Confessions
30/03 Baptism of children
06/04: Meeting for all existing Altar Servers and Candidates who want to be altar servers, 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, Margarida De Franca, Joyce Chetty, Netta Liebenberg, Mthokozisi Mthembu, and Avenel Aarons.

LENT

PRAY | FAST | GIVE