THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER CYCLE A

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER CYCLE A

INTRODUCTION

Today we celebrate the third Sunday of Easter together with those that are being Baptized, we listen closely to the message about two disciples who went to Emmaus. This story helps newly baptized Christians to appreciate more fully the celebration of the Eucharist. It encourages them and us to come together in the breaking of bread.

GOSPEL READING
LUKE 24: 13-35

That very day, the first day of the week, two of Jesus’ disciples were going to a village seven miles from Jerusalem called Emmaus, and they were conversing about all the things that had occurred. And it happened that while they were conversing and debating, Jesus himself drew near and walked with them, but their eyes were prevented from recognizing him. He asked them, “What are you discussing as you walk along?” They stopped, looking downcast. One of them, named Cleopas, said to him in reply, “Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know of the things that have taken place there in these days?” And he replied to them, “What sort of things?” They said to him, “The things that happened to Jesus the Nazarene, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people,
how our chief priests and rulers both handed him over to a sentence of death and crucified him. But we were hoping that he would be the one to redeem Israel; and besides all this, it is now the third day since this took place. Some women from our group, however, have astounded us: they were at the tomb early in the morning and did not find his body; they came back and reported that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who announced that he was alive. Then some of those with us went to the tomb and found things just as the women had described, but him they did not see.” And he said to them, “Oh, how foolish you are! How slow of heart to believe all that the prophets spoke! Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?” Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them what referred to him in all the Scriptures. As they approached the village to which they were going, he gave the impression that he was going on farther. But they urged him, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them. And it happened that, while he was with them at table, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them. With that their eyes were opened and they recognized him, but he vanished from their sight. Then they said to each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he spoke to us on the way and opened the Scriptures to us?” So they set out at once and returned to Jerusalem, where they found gathered together the eleven and those with them who were saying, “The Lord has truly been raised and has appeared to Simon!” Then the two recounted what had taken place on the way and how he was made known to them in the breaking of bread.

LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP

For PPC and PFC members at RPP Hall on 25 April 2026 @ 10:00 am.

FAMILY VISITS & HOME BLESSING
WHAT TO PREPARE

1. Table covered with a white cloth
2. Crucifix and 2 white candles
3. Water and salt for blessing (as much water as you want) and any religious items you would like blessed.
4. Small (metal) plate for a charcoal to burn incense (charcoal & incense will be brought by a priest)
5. It will be best if whole family gather together for prayer.

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

CATECHISM CHILDREN

Movies & Games morning
25 April,2026 @ RPP
9:30 am-12:00 pm
R20 per child
Drinks will be provided.
Children to bring their own snacks

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR APRIL

For priests in crisis

Let us pray for priests going through moments of crisis in their vocation, that they may find the accompaniment they need and that communities may support them with understanding and prayer.

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, Lorraine Schirge, Ingrid Denzin, and Margarida de Franca

UPCOMING EVENTS

• 23/04 Men of the Parish @ 18h30
• 25/04 Catechism teachers (St Jude & RPP) meeting @ 08h30 @ RPP
• 25/04 Young Adults @ 19h00
• 26/04 Children’s Mass
• 26/04 Liturgy meeting at St Jude after Mass