THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR C
INTRODUCTION:
So many people struggle to get their daily bread, and all too often they fail. The fisherman go out in their boats every day to catch fish, sometimes failing, sometimes succeeding. The farmers plant food for their families, unsure if they will reap a harvest. In John’s gospel today we read how Christ, risen from the dead at Easter, meets the unsuccessful fishermen. Is Christ not present in our cities, in our villages, where people struggle, like the fishermen of Galilee, to find their daily bread?
GOSPEL – JOHN 21: 1-14
At that time, Jesus revealed himself to his disciples at the Sea of Tiberias. He revealed himself in this way. Together were Simon Peter, Thomas called Didymus, Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, Zebedee’s sons, and two others of his disciples. Simon Peter said to them, “am going fishing.” They said to him, “e also will come with you.” So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. When it was already dawn, Jesus was standing on the shore; but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, Children, have you caught anything to eat?” They answered him, “No.” So he said to them, “Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something.” So they cast it, and were not able to pull it in because of the number of fish. So the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord.” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he tucked in his garment, for he was lightly clad, and jumped into the sea. The other disciples came in the boat, for they were not far from shore, only about a hundred yards, dragging the net with the fish. When they climbed out on shore, they saw a charcoal fire with fish on it and bread. Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish you just caught.” So Simon Peter went over and dragged the net ashore full of one hundred fifty-three large fish. Even though there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, “Come, have breakfast.” And none of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?” because they realized it was the Lord. Jesus came over and took the bread and gave it to them, and in like manner the fish. This was now the third time Jesus was revealed to his disciples after being raised from the dead.
PLEASE OBSERVE COVID19 REGULATIONS
Wear a mask during the entire Mass.
After Mass: Please sanitize your seat. sanitiser and paper towels are available in the front of the Church.
Under the Covid rules (level1) only temperatures will be checked of people attending Mass. It will not be necessary to fill in the form.
NOMINATIONS FOR ELECTIONS
The 15th of May is the date on which we vote In, our new Parish Council. from this Monday 25/04, parishioners can start sending in their nominations to the Parish Office. The closing date for completed nomination forms is the 10th of May 2022.
Forms are available on the Porch.
FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
May is a month of Mary Our Lady and a Rosary month. All Parishioners are invited to attend mass on 7/05/2022 @8am.There will Devotional prayers to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Holy Eucharist. Time for confession will also be available.
Please remember the promises which Our Lady gave to all who will attend 5 consecutive times.
SYNODAL MEETING
Will take place on Thursday 5/05/2022 @ 18:30 at RPP in the Small Hall.
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR MAY
Faith-Filled Young People:
We pray for health care workers who serve the sick and the elderly, especially in the poorest countries, may We pray for all young people, called to live life to the fullest; may they see in Mary’s life the way to listen, the depth of discernment, the courage that faith generates, and the dedication to service.
SICK & ELDERLY
Please pray for the sick & elderly of the parish, family and friends especially:
Harry Price, Fr John–Allen Green OFM, Mavis Sibeko, Mrs Cocciante, Nokuthula Kubheka, Penny Powell, Jean Smith, Dolly Bimbrish, Guiseppe De Simone, Rowena Norris, Simon Zulu, Nora Bharath, Avril Abraham, Alvin Govender, Sibongile Mabizela and Harry Majola.
SOUTHERN CROSS MAGAZINE
The May issue now available at the Parish Office.
CATECHISM CLASSES
Friday from 13: 30 to 14:45
Sunday after mass
