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Parish News for 21/22 February 2026 – First Sunday of Lent (Year A)

📢 Parish Notices

  • Second Collection:
    The second collection each weekend and for the duration of LENT is for the LENTEN APPEAL.
  • Monthly Food Parcels:
    The St Francis Society for the Poor requests 1kg packets of Sugar, Rice and/or Oats.
  • 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.
  • Baptisms:
    The first Baptisms of the year will take place on Saturday, 28 February.
    The final Instruction Session will take place on Thursday, 26 February.

🕊️ Installation of the Archbishop of Cape Town

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

All are welcome to attend,
but

THIS IS A TICKET ONLY OCCASION

The ticketing process will be managed by the parish office.
Please contact us to reserve your seats.

Deadline: Tuesday, 3 March.


🙏 Prayer for the New Archbishop

Lord God, you call shepherds to guide your people.
We thank you for our new Archbishop, Sithembele Sipuka.

Bless him with wisdom, courage, and compassion as he leads your Church.
Fill him with your Holy Spirit, guide his words and actions in truth and love, and keep him strong in faith and humble in heart.

May he be Christ’s heart of mercy, voice of hope, and hands of justice for all entrusted to his care, uniting us in faith and purpose.

Through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord.
Amen.


🌸 Women’s World Day of Prayer

This Ladies Only Prayer Service takes place on:

📅 Friday, 6 March 2026
📍 Immaculate Conception Parish
Presented by the Catholic Women’s League

Proceedings begin at 10:00 am.


🥞 Shrove Tuesday – Thank You

To all the sponsors and donors,
the makers and the bakers —

Thank you for creating a very special evening.

The sweet treats were enjoyed by all.


🎶 Do You Love to Sing?

The Parish Music Ministry, under the guidance of Liesl Wentzel, is looking for youthful and mature voices to join them and share their singing talent at Holy Mass.

Rehearsals: Tuesdays at 6:30 pm in the church
For more information, contact Liesl at 083 619 0852.


✝️ Stations of the Cross

(Fridays at 7:00 pm – with Communion)

  • 27 February – Music Ministry
  • 6 March – Sacristans
  • 13 March – Catechists
  • 20 March – CWL
  • 27 March – Youth & Confirmation

The final week will be followed by Benediction.


Approaching Liturgical Dates

  • Additional Lenten Masses:
    6:00 am every weekday (Monday–Friday)
  • Fridays during Lent:
    Stations of the Cross at 7:00 pm
  • Sunday, 29 February:
    Second Sunday of Lent
  • Thursday, 26 March:
    Penitential Service at 6:30 pm

🕯️ Mass Intentions

Please notify the office by latest, before 10:00 am on the Thursday before.
Mass stipends are R50.

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