📢 Parish Notices
- Second Collection (This Weekend):
The second collection (25 & 26 April) is for the Priest Sick Fund. - Second Collection (Next Weekend):
The second collection (2 & 3 May) is for Planned Giving. - Monthly Food Parcels:
The St Francis Society for the Poor kindly requests:
Split Peas, Soup Mix and Dry Beans - Mother’s Day Lunch:
Tickets are SOLD OUT. - Baptisms:
Our next Baptisms will take place on:
📅 Saturday, 16 May Interviews:
📅 Tuesday, 28 April
⏰ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
📍 Presbytery
👉 Please bring a copy of your child’s Birth Certificate Instruction Sessions:
📅 Thursdays, 7 & 14 May
⏰ 7:00 pm N.B.: Both parents and godparents must attend both sessions.
✝ Jubilee Year of St Francis
It is with joy that we announce the promulgation of the Decree establishing a special Jubilee Year in commemoration of the Eighth Centenary of the passage of St Francis of Assisi.
His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has arranged that from 10 January 2026 to 10 January 2027, this Year of St Francis will be celebrated. During this time, all the Christian faithful are invited to follow the example of the Saint of Assisi, becoming models of holiness of life and constant witnesses of peace.
The Apostolic Penitentiary grants a Plenary Indulgence, under the usual conditions, to those who participate devoutly in this extraordinary jubilee.
Conditions for receiving the Indulgence
(for oneself or for the deceased)
- Sacramental Confession (within eight days before or after)
- Participation in Mass and Eucharistic Communion
- Visit (as a pilgrimage) to a Franciscan church or place dedicated to St Francis, renewing the profession of faith through the Creed
- Recitation of the Lord’s Prayer
- Prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father
🙏 Your Monthly Pledge – Thank You
Your monthly pledge is a vital blessing to our parish community.
Your consistent support assists with the financial needs of the parish and enables us to continue serving others. We are truly grateful for your generosity and faithfulness.
Kindly remember, when making your pledge (EFT or envelope), to include your name or pledge number as a reference. This helps us keep accurate records.
🧶 Calling All Knitters & Crocheters
The Catholic Women’s League has launched their winter project:
“Threads of Warmth & Love – 2026”
They are asking for assistance in making:
- Scarves
- Squares for knee blankets
- Completed lap blankets
These will be donated to old age homes and members of our parish community in need.
📅 Deadline for donations: 25 & 26 July
🧶 Donations of wool are also welcome
🧥 MIC Blanket Drive – Sharing Warmth This Winter
The Men in Christ (MIC) team invites parishioners to support their Blanket Drive.
All blankets will be distributed on:
📅 27 June 2026
📍 Donations can be handed in at:
- The Presbytery, or
- Any Mass
📅 Deadline: 20 June 2026
⛪ The Feast of Corpus Christi
Will be celebrated on:
📅 Sunday, 7 June
⏰ One Mass at 9:00 am
This is to accommodate the Corpus Christi Procession.
👉 Mass on Saturday, 6 June will be as normal.
🕯 Mass Intentions
Please notify the office before 10:00 am on the Thursday before.
Mass stipends are R50.
