🙏 Shortened Jubilee Prayer
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.
📢 Parish Notices
- Second Collection: This weekend is for SEAFARERS.
- St. Francis Society for the Poor: Kindly requests Cooking Oil, Pasta or 2 Minute Noodles.
- ADORATION: Will re-open on Monday 21 July at 2pm.
- Baptisms: Baptisms will take place on Saturday 26 July. The final instruction will be on Thursday 24th July.
It is compulsory that both parents and godparents must attend.
⚓ Sea Sunday – Seafarers’ Sunday
Join us as we pray and show gratitude for men and women who work aboard seagoing ships, often under dangerous and lonely conditions, away from their families for months at a time, and lacking access to the internet, healthcare, or mental health support.
There are over 1.89 million seafarers globally who help transport 90% of the world’s goods, making them essential yet often invisible workers.
By observing Sea Sunday, we stand in solidarity with seafarers and their families.
🙌 Hospitality Ministry
“The practice of welcoming, serving, and fostering a sense of belonging among all who enter the church.”
Interested in joining?
Hospitality Info Session: Thursday 24 July at 7pm in the St. Pio Centre.
🧥 MEN IN CHRIST – Blanket & Clothing Drive
Help warm the hearts of the homeless:
- Donations: Blankets and unwanted clothing
- Drop-off: Parish office (before end of July)
📦 International Food Fair Donation Drive
The request this week is for unused gifts of soaps, bubble bath, lotions, perfumes, etc.
🛐 Jubilee Year – Cathedral Tour
Our parish has secured a slot for the Jubilee Year – Cathedral Tour.
- Date: Saturday 2 August at 12 noon
- There is limited space; please reserve your place by contacting the parish office on 021 591 1911.
- Depending on interest, shared transport will be arranged.
- The experience is free, but mementos and religious items will be on sale.
🕯️ Mass Intentions
Please notify the office by latest before 10am on Thursday.
Mass stipends are R50.
✝️ Corpus Christi: “Behold the Body of Christ”
But do we really wish to encounter the whole of Jesus! Imagine if Jesus personally asks to see you; to come and visit him. How would the thought of such an invite as adoration stir in you? We usually struggle to keep daily contact with Jesus. What if you listen deeply and get a direct invitation from Jesus to see him face-to-face!
We know that Jesus is always truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. Jesus offering to talk to you, to enter into your heart, and to come close as you sit before him, is a gift—a great grace offered to you in this parish. Imagine him saying, “You came to see me! My attention!” (Mon–Thurs, 2–6pm).
One half-hour, once each month or week, or more, just sitting with Jesus, will transform you. In quiet contemplation Jesus will whisper to you of his tender mercy and forgiveness. Such “touches” of the Lord will change your entire attitude, any negativity, any weight you carry as lonely burdens of life. His love will renew you.
Praying like this can start a whole new spiritual journey for you. Instead of you running around doing everything as if all depends on you, freely absorb the new life from Jesus. Determine what times of contemplation will do for you.
Before the Blessed Sacrament, simply yearn for the Lord’s presence. Let yourself be attracted bit by bit into intimate relationship with Him. He will break through. You will sense He is really there. His presence will grow in you. He’ll touch you, and fill you with His very Self. When He “finds” you, you will discover your “true self”. You will be saturated with a sense of mercy and freedom. You will be softened and healed. He will transform you, reset your hurts, and replace thought patterns. If you remain in burdens, don’t feel discouraged—He’s always there, just for you.
Think about this invitation from the Lord, a “call” into intimacy and friendship with Him. Periods of adoration and friendship with Jesus will bring spiritual riches. Maybe a roster for His presence will have a big impact on those in real need—and will greatly bless the whole parish. We have a place set aside for Adoration and Benediction (please contact the parish if you commit yourself to spending time with Jesus).
