📢 Parish Notices
- Church Monitors & Sound System: We are aware of the problems being experienced. Solutions are being looked at. If you have knowledge & expertise in this regard and can assist, please contact the parish office.
- St. Francis Society for the Poor: Kindly requests Canned Sweetcorn, Mixed Veg, or Baked Beans.
- Repository: Jubilee Commemoration Booklets of The Cathedral Church of St. Mary of the Flight into Egypt available for sale at R50 each.
- Archdiocesan News: Celebrating its 30th Anniversary Edition. View on the Archdiocese of Cape Town Facebook page or download here.
🙏 A Prayer for Women
God our Father almighty, bless all women.
Inspire them through Mary, that they may continue to see their glorious beauty.
Shower them with strength and faith that they can make a difference in a world disturbed by indifference and hate.
Make them instruments of justice like Esther and Judith, and of real love like Ruth and Naomi.
Comfort them with your promises and empowering graces.
Amen.
🗳️ PPC Elections / Awareness – Overview (Part 1)
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL (PPC) ELECTIONS 2025
Towards White Smoke in Our Parishes
From August to October this year, we will be electing a new PPC—a forum of parish representatives that collaborates with the parish priest in the mission of the parish, which is the mission of the Church.
The election process includes:
- Awareness (August)
- Nominations (September)
- Voting (27/28 September)
- Counting votes & setting up the new PPC (October)
As with the election of Pope Leo XIV, this process invites the Holy Spirit to guide us so that we may enjoy the fruits of a discerning and spiritual process—“towards white smoke in our parishes.”
🗳️ PPC Elections / Awareness – Overview (Part 2)
What is a PPC and Who Are the Current Members?
Do you know what a PPC is and how it operates?
The PPC has many people working hard for the parish behind the scenes, covering seven key portfolios:
- Liturgy – How we worship
- Faith Formation – Spiritual growth & learning for adults and Catechism
- Youth & Young Adults – Nurturing our future
- Evangelisation – Being invitational and missionary, sharing the Good News
- Parish Community Building – Nurturing relationships & unity
- Community Engagement – Outreach, charity works, caring for the environment, migrants, refugees, Justice & Peace
- Marriage & Family – Supporting families throughout their journey
🍽️ International Food Fair Donation Drive
This week’s request: Ornaments, Glassware & Picture Frames (new, please).
🕯️ Mass Intentions for the Week
Please notify the office before 10am on the Thursday before.
Mass stipends are R50.
