Third Sunday of Easter
📢 Parish Notices
- Second Collection this weekend is for Planned Giving. Thank you for your continued support.
- St. Francis Society for the Poor: This week’s requested donations: Long life Milk, Soya Mince, or Soup Mix.
- Adoration: Resumes this week from Monday to Thursday, 2:00 – 6:00 PM.
- Catechism: Resumes this week on Wednesday, 7 May and Friday, 9 May.
- Baptism Notices:
- Next Baptisms: 31 May
- Registration Interviews: Tuesday, 6 May at the Presbytery between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM
🕊️ RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
- The RCIA Course continues on Thursday, 8 May at 7:00 PM.
- New participants are encouraged to register this week.
- Reception into the Church for new members will take place at Easter Vigil 2026.
🍩 Catholic Women’s League – Doughnut Sale
📅 Sunday, 18 May after both the 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Masses.
🍩 Please support this parish fundraiser!
🌹 Our Lady of Fatima Celebration
📅 Tuesday, 13 May at 6:00 PM
🕯️ Rosary & Procession, followed by Communion and Benediction
All are welcome.
🙏 Rosary Week – Sts. John & Paul, Belhar
📅 Monday–Friday, 12–16 May at 6:30 PM
📅 Sunday, 18 May: Procession and Mass at 2:30 PM
- Fr. Dominic Griego will be the main celebrant on Thursday, 15 May 📌 All parishioners are encouraged to attend.
💬 Bereavement Course
We invite anyone processing the loss of a loved one to join our grief support course:
- A safe and confidential space for sharing and healing
- Learn practical tools for navigating grief
📞 To register:
- Call the office: 021 591 1911
- Or contact Lucy/Debbie at 083 231 6737
🕊️ Plenary Indulgence Reminder
Pilgrims can obtain a plenary indulgence by:
- Visiting the Cathedral and praying before the Jubilee Crucifix
- Offering prayers for the Holy Father
- Receiving sacramental confession and Holy Communion within 24 hours
🕯️ A Papal Conclave Is About to Begin
With the passing of Pope Francis on 21 April 2025, a Papal Conclave is expected to begin by 7 May (no later than 11 May).
Let us pray:
“That the Cardinal Electors will open their hearts and minds to the gentle guidance of the Holy Spirit. May God grant us a shepherd who will lead us to greater unity and love, that our Church may shine as a sign of Christ’s love to the world.”
Amen.
🙏 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.
