🌿 “Raising Hope” Conference – 10th Anniversary of Laudato Si’
Dear friends, let your faith inspire you to be bearers of the hope that comes from recognising the presence of God already at work in history.
Let us recall how Pope Francis described Saint Francis of Assisi:
“He lived in simplicity and in wonderful harmony with God, with others, with nature and with himself. He shows us just how inseparable the bond is between concern for nature, justice for the poor, commitment to society, and interior peace.”
(Laudato Si’, 10)
May each of us grow in these four relationships — with God, with others, with nature, and with ourselves — through a constant attitude of conversion. Integral ecology thrives on all these relationships. Through our commitment to them, we can grow in hope by living out the interdisciplinary approach of Laudato Si’ and the call to unity and collaboration that flows from it.
We are one family, with one Father, who makes the sun rise and sends rain on everyone (cf. Mt 5:45). We inhabit the same planet and must care for it together.
“I therefore renew my strong appeal for unity around integral ecology and for peace! It is encouraging to see the variety of organisations represented at this conference, as well as those that have joined the Laudato Si’ Movement and the Platform for Action.”
— Address of Pope Leo XIV, “Raising Hope” Conference on the Tenth Anniversary of Laudato Si’, Castel Gandolfo: Mariapolis Centre, 1 October 2025
👥 Our New Parish Pastoral Council
In no particular order, here are the 8 elected members and 2 co-opted members of the new Parish Pastoral Council (PPC):
- Debbie Derby-Lewis
- Dorcas Mutombo
- Gerard Jansen van Rensburg
- Lucy Carneiro
- Matilda Johnson
- Micalle Combrink
- Michelle Smith
- Monique Spochter
- Robin Abrahamse
- Wesley Sapto
Our heartfelt congratulations to each member who has chosen to serve our community.
🌹 Rosary Week
Rosary Week culminates with a Rosary Procession from Holy Trinity Parish to Holy Cross, Modderdam on Sunday, 12 October at 2:30 pm.
There will be buses available for those not able to participate in the procession, departing from and returning to Holy Trinity.
📢 Parish Notices
- Catechism Classes: Term 4 resumes as follows —
- Wednesday Group: 15 October at 5:30 pm
- Friday Group: 17 October at 5:00 pm
- Next Baptisms: Saturday, 25 October
- Instruction Sessions: Thursdays, 16 & 23 October
(Both parents and godparents must attend both sessions.)
- Instruction Sessions: Thursdays, 16 & 23 October
🧔 Men’s Retreat Weekend
Venue: Bergkroon, Bainskloof, Wellington
There are still a few places available, and this is a final opportunity for the men of our parish to register and join.
Cost: R950 (includes meals and accommodation)
Register here: https://forms.gle/pAn7Sq8t85WDBww98
🍮 International Food Fair Donation Drive
Please support the weekly IFF Donation Drive.
This week’s request:
- Long Life Custard
- Jelly
- Canned Fruit
We also need assistance with:
- Baking for the cake stall (ingredients will be provided).
🕯️ Mass Intentions
Please notify the office by latest before 10 am on the Thursday before.
Mass stipends are R50.
