Welcome to This Week’s Parish News!
Stay updated with the latest liturgical events, announcements, and opportunities to grow in faith and fellowship at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Parow.
📅 Lenten Masses & Devotions
⛪ Additional Lenten Masses
- Weekday Masses: 6:00 AM every morning (Monday to Friday) during Lent.
- Fridays: Stations of the Cross (with Communion) at 7:00 PM.
Upcoming Liturgical Dates
- Sunday, 30 March: Fourth Sunday of Lent
- Tuesday, 8 April: Penitential Service at 6:00 PM
- Sunday, 13 April: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
- Thursday, 17 April: Mass of the Last Supper at 7:00 PM (no morning Mass)
🛐 Stations of the Cross Schedule
📅 Fridays at 7:00 PM
- 28 March: Catholic Women’s League
- 4 April: Altar Servers & RCIA
- 11 April: Confirmation Group & Youth (Final session includes Benediction)
📢 Group Leaders: Please take note of your allotted time slots.
📢 Parish Notices
Lenten Appeal – Second Collection
The Second Collection during Lent continues until Palm Sunday. Proceeds go toward the Lenten Appeal. Envelopes can be found in the pews.
Lenten Almsgiving
During Lent, we are reminded of the importance of both fasting and self-denial, and giving to the poor. Each week we invite parishioners to contribute a particular grocery item for the St. Francis Society for the Poor.
This week’s requested item: Sugar, Tea, or Coffee.
You may donate a single item or a full food parcel. Donations may be dropped at the parish office.
Catechism Classes
Classes have been suspended for the duration of school exams and will resume on Wednesday, 9 April and Friday, 11 April.
💬 Message for Young Adults
We Capuchins understand how challenging the modern world can be, especially for young people. If you are studying, working, or simply trying to find your place, you may benefit from connecting with others who share your values and questions.
Proposal:
Come together in a “meet and greet” session and consider forming a group that meets monthly for fellowship and reflection.
Example topics:
- Prayer life with Jesus
- Understanding Scripture (e.g., Revelation)
- Identity & discernment
- Spiritual challenges like climate change, sexuality, or purpose
Join us: Thursday, 27 March at 7:00 PM. Bring a friend!
👥 Community Outreach & Support
WoMen’s Health Matters
Let’s Talk. Let’s Listen. Let’s Act.
- Hosted by Body & Soul Health
- 📅 Thursday, 3 April 2025
- 📍 Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Parow
- 🕖 After Stations of the Cross
Family Life & Drug Abuse Support
Is your family being affected by drug abuse?
Gavin & Michelle invite you to talk to them. Contact details available on the notice boards.
🎶 Join a Parish Group!
We welcome new members to our ministries:
- Choir: Tuesdays at 7:00 PM
- Women’s Group: Alternate Tuesdays at 6:30 PM
- Men in Christ: Alternate Thursdays at 7:00 PM
- Rosary Group: Thursdays at 6:00 PM (Grotto)
- French-Speaking Charismatic Prayer Group: Tuesdays at 6:00 PM
📌 Reserve meeting venues in the office diary at least one week in advance.
Let us continue our Lenten journey together in prayer, sacrifice, and loving service. We look forward to seeing you at Mass and parish events!
