📢 Parish Notices
- Second Collection (Next Weekend and for the duration of Lent):
The second collection is for the LENTEN APPEAL. - Monthly Food Parcels:
The St Francis Society for the Poor requests Bath Soap and/or Toothpaste. - Altar Servers:
Any young people interested in becoming altar servers are invited to join.
Parents are asked to contact the parish office on 021 591 1911.
Training will take place on Saturday, 21 February at 9:00 am in the Church. - Southern Cross:
The February Edition of The Southern Cross is available.
Please collect your reserved copy. Extra copies are available at R40 each. - Baptisms:
The first Baptisms of the year will take place on Saturday, 28 February.
Instruction Sessions: Thursdays, 19 & 26 February. - Women’s World Day of Prayer:
Will take place on 6 March here at Immaculate Conception.
Please see the posters for more information. - Pancakes & Malasadas:
Everyone is invited to enjoy Pancakes & Malasadas on Tuesday, 17 February at 6:00 pm in the St Pio Centre. - To the Working Committee:
Mix Night will take place on Monday, 16 February at 6:00 pm.
✝️ Approaching Liturgical Dates
- Wednesday, 18 February – Ash Wednesday
Masses at 6:00 am, 8:00 am & 7:00 pm - Additional Lenten Masses:
6:00 am every weekday (Monday–Friday) during Lent - Fridays during Lent:
Stations of the Cross (with Communion) at 7:00 pm - Sunday, 22 February:
First Sunday of Lent - Thursday, 26 March:
Penitential Service at 6:30 pm
🌿 Rise from the Ashes…
We once again begin our Lenten journey with the beautiful tradition of Ash Wednesday and the receiving of the ashes on our foreheads.
A non-biblical legend from ancient Egypt and Greece tells us of the phoenix that rises from the ashes to something completely new and beautiful — a symbol of rebirth.
In the Bible, ashes symbolize mourning, repentance and humility. In Job 42:6, Job repents “in dust and ashes.” In a similar way, we come before God with humble repentance, asking Him to renew us.
Fire has been considered the great purifier, refiner and equalizer; it reduces everything to ashes and carbon and changes things. Yet ashes can revitalize the soil and make things grow.
As we approach this Ash Wednesday and enter the Lenten Season, may we come with humble and contrite hearts so that God can change, revive and renew us.
🕊️ Installation of the Archbishop of Cape Town – Save the Date
The installation of Archbishop-elect Sithembela Sipuka as Archbishop of Cape Town will take place on:
📅 Saturday, 14 March 2026
⏰ 10:00 am
📍 Grand West Arena, Goodwood
Parishioners are asked to save the date.
Further information will be shared as it becomes available.
🕯️ Mass Intentions
Please notify the office by latest, before 10:00 am on the Thursday before.
Mass stipends are R50.
