SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS

30th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A

INTRODUCTION:

Today we celebrate the feast of All Saints. It is a great feast for our whole Christian community. We remember with joy the countless multitudes of men, women and children who have gone before us to God. In our celebration today the Lord tells us what kind of persona Saint is and what people must do to become saints. They are those who make peace, those with a pure heart and those who suffered because they stood up against injustices.

GOSPEL: Mathew 5: 1-12

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him. He began to teach them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you falsely because of me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.”

YEAR PLANS

All groups and sodalities are requested to start preparing Year Plans for 2024. These plans are to be handed in before the end of the year. Preferably ASAP so that the PPC Exec can plan for next year.

SSVP Fundraising

RRP and St. Jude Catholic Church
SSVP Fundraising

BRAND DANCE

Dance & Dinner
25 November 18:30

R200 per ticket
4 Victoria Road Ladysmith
Regina Pacis Hall

B.Y.O.B & Snacks
The dress code is Western

DJ Uncle Sam

LAMB ON THE SPIT | DANCE | KARAOKE

NURSES GUILD &HEALTH WORKERS DAY RETREAT/IMVUSELO

Diocese of Dundee retreat under the Chaplain, Fr Andrew Moyo
Venue: St Peter and Paul in Newcastle
Date: 11 November 2023 8 am to 3 pm
Theme: See Christ in Every person.
Please contact Lindiwe Mnguni (Chairperson) on 0818093643 or Buyi Mvelase (Vice Chairperson) on 0787243496 for more information

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS –
YEAR-END THANKSGIVING MASS

To thank God for all he has done for us this year. It is also a way of raising funds for the parish.
18 & 19 November @ RPP & St Jude. Offerings during the Second Collection.
Saturday (18th) Mass – will use Thanksgiving envelopes which will be available at the porch.
Sunday (19th) Mass – will have buckets labelled with different categories and you will put your donation to the bucket that is most relevant to you. Categories are loosely based on professions:

• Health
• Social Welfare
• Education
• Business
• Justice, safety & security
• GEPF & pensioners
• Youth & children
• Unemployed
• Other

SANITISING

Sanitising is no longer compulsory, it’s your personal choice to sanitise before communion. Sanitiser is still available at the back of the church for those who choose to do so. If you are ill, it’s recommended that you sanitise to avoid cross-contamination.

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR NOVEMBER:

We pray for the Holy Father; as he fulfils his mission, may he continue to accompany the flock entrusted to him, with the help of the Holy Spirit.

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 and Noel Hoffma