Fifth Sunday of Lent
🙏 Jubilee Year Prayer (Shortened Version)
Father in heaven, may the faith you have given us in your Son, Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us the blessed hope for the coming of your kingdom.
May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of heaven. May that same grace spread the joy and peace of our Redeemer throughout the earth.
To you our God, eternally blessed, be glory and praise for ever, Amen.
📅 Approaching Liturgical Dates
- Weekday Lenten Masses: 6:00 AM (Mon–Fri)
- Friday, 11 April: Final Stations of the Cross (with Communion & Benediction) – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday, 8 April: Penitential Service – 6:00 PM
- Sunday, 13 April: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
- Thursday, 17 April (Holy Thursday):
- No morning Mass
- Chrism Mass: 10:00 AM
- Mass of the Last Supper: 7:00 PM
Palm Sunday Mass Times:
- Saturday Vigil (12 April): 5:00 PM (No procession)
- Sunday (13 April): Masses begin 15 minutes earlier at 7:45 AM and 9:45 AM to allow for the full procession.
📢 Parish Notices
- Planned Giving Envelopes will be taken up this weekend in the First Collection.
- Lenten Appeal: Continues as the Second Collection until Palm Sunday. Envelopes are in the benches.
- St. Francis Society for the Poor: This week’s item requests are Tinned Peas, Corn, or Soya Mince.
- Catechism Classes will resume on Wednesday, 9 April and Friday, 11 April.
- Palm Donations: Palm branches may be dropped off at the parish hall from Monday, 7 April.
🕊️ Plenary Indulgence Opportunity
Gain a plenary indulgence by visiting the Cathedral as a pilgrim, praying before the Jubilee crucifix, praying for the Holy Father, and receiving Confession and Holy Communion all within the same day (24 hours).
💬 Message to All Parish Groups
To ensure security and proper pastoral planning, all group meetings must be recorded in the Parish Office Diary at least one week in advance. ❗ No exceptions will be made.
❤️ Marriage and Family Life Portfolio
Please check the posters at all entrances for the Marriage Encounter 2025 dates and details.
🗓️ Stations of the Cross – Final Session
📅 Friday, 11 April
🎶 Led by: Confirmation Group & Youth
🙏 Includes Benediction
📌 Youth Leaders: Please take note of your time slot.
✈️ Pilgrimage to Ngome Marian Shrine, KZN
Join Fr. Dominic Griego and fellow parishioners on a pilgrimage to the Ngome Marian Shrine,
📅 30 September – 3 October 2025
🔹 A sacred journey of prayer and reflection during the Catholic Jubilee Year.
🔹 Devotion to Our Lady, Tabernacle of the Most High.
📞 Contact Details:
- Graeme Swartz: +27 71 474 7294
- Jackie Swartz: +27 71 474 7295
- Reece Swartz: +27 82 424 5635
📧 Email: spiritualhorizonstravel@yahoo.com
💬 Support for Families Affected by Drug Abuse
Gavin & Michelle are available to talk if your family is affected by drug abuse.
📌 Contact details are on the parish notice boards.
📅 Mass Intentions
To book a Mass intention, contact the office before 10:00 AM on Thursdays.
💰 Stipend: R50
