THIRD SUNDAY OF THE YEAR CYCLE C

THIRD SUNDAY OF THE YEAR CYCLE C

INTRODUCTION:

When people have a truly great leader, they gather around the leader as the plan of action is explained to them. We, Christians, have such a great leader. We gather around Christ this morning as Christ unfolds his plan of action with the words, “I am sent to bring the good news to the poor. I am sent to proclaim liberty to the captives and the blind new sight.” Christ says these words to us because we are sent with him: I am sent and you are sent. We are sent to bring good news to the poor.

GOSPEL: LUKE 1: 1-4, 4: 14-21

Since many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the events that have been fulfilled among us, just as those who were eyewitnesses from the beginning and ministers of the word have handed them down to us, I too have decided, after investigating everything accurately anew, to write it down in an orderly sequence for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may realize the certainty of the teachings you have received. Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news of him spread throughout the whole region. He taught in their synagogues and was praised by all. He came to Nazareth, where he had grown up, and went according to his custom into the synagogue on the Sabbath day. He stood up to read and was handed a scroll of the prophet Isaiah. He unrolled the scroll and found the passage where it was written: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord. Rolling up the scroll, he handed it back to the attendant and sat down, and the eyes of all in the synagogue looked intently at him. He said to them, “Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.”.

SEMINARIANS’ FUND

Called by God – Supported by you

Please support the seminarian’s fund. Collection box on the pillar at the back of the church.

Quarter 1 – R2400 due on 31 March 2025.

2025 BIBLE DIARIES & LITURGICAL CALENDARS

Bible Diaries R130 each

Joy of the Gospel Diary R140 each

Liturgical Calendars R25 each.

Both are available at the repository

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

REGINA PACIS CATHOLIC CHURCH VALENTINES
Dinner and Dance

DATE: 15 FEBRUARY 2025

VENUE: 4 VICTOIA ROAD LADYSMITH

TIME: 18:30 PM TILL LATE

TICKET PRICE R150PP

BRING YOUR OWN COOLER BOX: R100

DJ IN ATTENDANCE

Tickets are available. Please see fr. Marek or Fabian if you require any tickets

CATECHISM REGISTRATION AND CLASSES

Registration is still open. Both Friday and Sunday classes have started.
Registration fees: R180 per child
Please contact Sandra at 079 922 5566 if you have any questions.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT –

Every Thursday 9 am to 6 pm

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament has started again on Thursdays. Those who have committed themselves please remember your time slots. Any new people who would like to be added to the roster, please add your names to the list on the porch and indicate the time slot you are available.

NOVENA TO BLESSED BENEDICT DASWA

Commences on 23 January 2025 and finishes on his Feast Day 1 February 2025. The novena will be led by the Catholic Women’s Association (CWA) at 6 pm every day. All are invited.

POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR JANUARY:

For the right to an education

Let us pray for migrants, refugees, and those affected by war, that their right to an education, which is necessary to build a better world, might always be respected

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, Audrey Vries, Sebenzile Molefe, Margarida De Franca, Joyce Chetty, Netta Liebenberg & Mthokozisi Mthembu.

THE 2025 YEAR PLANS

All groups & sodalities, please start preparing your year plans for submission to the PPC ASAP. Your plans are to be incorporated into the PPC plans.

TO VOLUNTEER AS A CATECHISM TEACHER

Please contact Fr Marek or
call Sandra at 079 9225 566 for more details