THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER (YEAR B)
INTRODUCTION:
During the last week, we have talked to many people at home, on the road, in shops and at work. Some of these people listened carefully to us and understood us. Others, however, closed up. They did not understand us. They closed their hearts and minds and refused to listen to us. What about ourselves as we stand before God? Perhaps our eyes are closed so we cannot recognise the risen lord among us. Perhaps our ears are closed so that we cannot hear and listen to God’s word.
GOSPEL: LUKE 24: 35-48
The two disciples recounted what had taken place on the way, and how Jesus was made known to them in the breaking of bread. While they were still speaking about this, he stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” But they were startled and terrified and thought that they were seeing a ghost. Then he said to them, “Why are you troubled? And why do questions arise in your hearts? Look at my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. Touch me and see, because a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you can see I have.” as he said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. While they were still incredulous for joy and were amazed, he asked them, “Have you anything here to eat?” They gave him a piece of baked fish; he took it and ate it in front of them. He said to them, These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and in the prophets and psalms must be fulfilled.” Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. And he said to them, “Thus it is written that the Christ would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day and that repentance, for the forgiveness of sins, would be preached in his name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things.”
REGINA CAELI (O QUEEN OF HEAVEN)
This is an antiphon addressed to the Blessed Virgin Mary that is used during the Easter season (Eastertide) from Easter Sunday until Pentecost. Traditionally said or sung after night prayer, immediately before going to sleep in place of the Angelus. We will recite this after the Blessing, before the final Hymn.
TEENAGE BOYS’ MENTORSHIP
On the 20th of April, the Men of the Parish are organising a mentorship program at Emseni Christain Camp for teenage boys, from the ages of 14 – 18 years. Parents please remember to sign indemnity forms and return them to Fr Marek There is no cost incurred for this outing, however, if you would like to make a contribution or donation of any items, please contact Fr Marek.
Please bring signed Indemnity Forms so we can arrange transport.
DEANERY MASS – 21 April 2024
Each parish is expected to contribute to the Deanery Collection for Seminarians. The target for Regina Pacis & St Jude combined is R15000, so far only R4607 has been collected. This contribution is over and above the quarterly parish contribution of R2400.
Private donations are more than welcome, so we can meet the target.
The Deanery Mass at the Indoor Sports Centre;
The programme will be as follows:
08:00 am Healing Service
10:30 am Holy Mass
Noon Fundraising
There will be Mass on Saturday 20/04 at RPP for the elderly & those who won’t be able to attend.
UPCOMING EVENTS
28/04 Sunday Children’s Mass @ both RPP & St Jude.
30/04 Tuesday Bereavement Group after Mass
Congratulations to Marge Taylor from St Jude Parish on winning the Easter Hamper Raffle that was held by the Men of the Parish.
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR APRIL
For the role of women: We pray that the
dignity and immense value of women be
recognized in every culture, and for the end
of discrimination that they experience in
different parts of the world.
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, Noel Hoffman, Norman Brown, Anabela De Pontes, Benvinda Da Costa, Marjorie Govender and Pier Turconi.
2024 ELECTION PRAYER
The South African Catholic Bishops Council (SACBC) have issued a prayer for the 2024 elections, Catholics are encouraged to pray this daily in the period leading up to the elections.
