✨ …as ADVENT continues
The fourth candle of Advent represents Love — the ultimate love of God in sending His only Son for us.
Known as the Angel’s Candle, the fourth Advent candle is lit on the Sunday before Christmas. Its purple colour leads us to eagerly await the coming of the new Kingdom of God on earth.
The Fourth Sunday of Advent turns our attention directly toward the Nativity of Our Lord.
With the Blessed Virgin Mary, we await the coming of Christ, her Son, conceived in her womb by the Word and Spirit of God.
🎄 Our Christmas Wish for You
Dear brothers and sisters,
We — Frs. Kees, Adrian and Dominic, together with Rev. James, our Parish Deacon — wish you and your loved ones a very blessed and joyful Christmas.
Christmas has always been very special for St Francis and for Franciscans, filling the world, our hearts, and our homes with the presence of God.
This event changed the world forever — and continues to change it today.
May this Christmas fill our homes and our world with peace, light, and joy.
God bless you.
🕯️ Christmas Liturgical Schedule
Monday, 22 December – Mass at 8:00 am
Tuesday, 23 December – Mass at 8:00 am
Wednesday, 24 December – Christmas Eve
- No Morning Mass
- 7:00 pm – Carols
- 8:00 pm – Nativity of the Lord (Vigil Mass)
Thursday, 25 December – Christmas Day
- 8:00 am & 10:00 am
Friday, 26 December – St Stephen’s Day
- 9:00 am
- (No Evening Rosary & Mass)
Saturday, 27 December – Feast of the Holy Family
- 5:00 pm
Sunday, 28 December – Feast of the Holy Family
- 8:00 am & 10:00 am
Monday, 29 December – Mass at 8:00 am
Tuesday, 30 December – Mass at 8:00 am
Wednesday, 31 December – New Year’s Eve
- No Morning Mass
- 6:00 pm – Mass of Thanksgiving
Thursday, 1 January 2026 – Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God
- 9:00 am
Friday, 2 January 2026
- 9:00 am
- (No Evening Rosary & Mass)
➡️ From 3 January 2026, all Masses revert to normal times.
📢 Parish Notices
- SECOND COLLECTION:
This is the final weekend for the Advent Appeal. - Second Collection at all Christmas Masses:
Will be for the Capuchin Order.
The funds are used for:- Promotion of vocations
- Education of Capuchin students
- The work of spreading the Gospel
Please use the special envelopes provided in the benches.
⚱️ Mortuary List
Brown mortuary list envelopes are available in the benches.
Please include the names of loved ones who have gone home to God and place them, together with your contribution, in any of the collection bags.
The names received will be collated, printed, and placed on the Altar.
Beginning January 2026, a weekly Mass will be celebrated for those listed.
By the end of 2026, 52 Masses will have been offered for these intentions.
☕ Seniors’ Summer High Tea
Saturday, 17 January 2026
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Seniors who are parishioners of Immaculate Conception Parish are invited to reserve their seats.
Places are limited — please call early to avoid disappointment.
Loads of fun to be had — and it’s free!
Lucy: 083 231 6737
Margie: 083 652 8235
Debbie: 082 940 3232
🕯️ Mass Intentions
Please notify the office before 10:00 am on Thursday.
Mass stipends are R50.
