👋 Farewell to Fr Adrian
On 12 December 2025, we welcomed Fr Adrian Curran OFM Cap to South Africa, to Cape Town, and to our parish. Fr Adrian left Ireland to come and minister here in our country. Having visited South Africa many times before, it was his wish to one day come and work here.
As is the nature of our Capuchin Franciscan life, we are missionaries and mendicants — living, working, and ministering in a particular place for a particular time. Fr Adrian’s time in our parish has been rather short, and he will be leaving us for Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) on 7 January 2026.
We thank Fr Adrian sincerely for his ministry among us and wish him a safe journey and God’s richest blessings during his time in the Eastern Cape.
Ad multos annos!
🙏 A New Year’s Prayer
Our lives are made of days and nights, of seasons and years, for we are part of a universe of suns and moons and planets. We mark ends and we make beginnings and, in all, we praise God for the grace and mercy that fill our days.
Remember us, O God; from age to age be our comforter. You have given us the wonder of time, blessings in days and nights, seasons and years. Bless your children at the turning of the year and fill the months ahead with the bright hope that is ours in the coming of Christ.
You are our God, living and reigning, forever and ever. Amen.
May your 2026 be filled with blessings, happiness, and good health.
📜 Unclaimed Certificates
To those who have made their First Holy Communion or were Confirmed over the past number of years and have not yet collected their certificates and/or videos:
Please collect these from the parish office from the end of January 2026.
These certificates are important records of your faith journey and will be required for marriage preparation in the future.
🗓️ Meetings at the Parish
As we move into 2026, all parish groups and ministries are asked to submit their proposed meeting dates to the parish office.
This helps:
- prevent double bookings,
- coordinate priests’ diaries, and
- ensure proper security on parish property.
📦 Monthly Food Parcels
The parish extends heartfelt thanks to all individuals and families who faithfully support the Food Parcel Appeal run by the Society of St Francis for the Poor.
Your generous contributions provide food parcels for 26 families every month.
As you have given throughout the year, may God bless you and your family with every good gift.
📢 Parish Notices
- Please familiarise yourselves with the Mass times for the coming week.
- The Parish Office is closed and will re-open mid-January.
⚱️ 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 the envelope with your contribution in any of the collection bags.
The names will be collated and placed on the Altar.
Beginning January 2026, a weekly Mass will be celebrated for those listed.
By the end of the year, 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 the Thursday before.
Mass stipends are R50.
