PARISH NOTICES
- The SECOND COLLECTION next weekend is for PLANNED GIVING.
- September BAPTISMS will take place on Saturday 19th September. The Interviews will take place on Tuesday 8th September between 5pm & 7pm. Instruction Sessions are on Thursday 10th & 17th September.
CATECHISM CLOSING DATES FOR TERM 3
Faith Levels 5, 6, 7 & Bridge ….. Wednesday 2nd September.
Good Shepherd, Faith Levels 1, 2, 3 & 4 ….. Friday 4th September
We resume on Wednesday 7th & Friday 9th October respectively.
- The Fundraising Committee will be hosting a Spring Dance on 2 October. Please see the posters on the notice boards for more information.
World Day of Prayer for Creation
6th September 2026
Bring an outdoor plant to church day
“Wherever the river flows, every living creature will live”
Ezekiel 47:9
St Francis, pray for us
All Parishes in the Archdiocese of Cape Town are encouraged to celebrate the Care of Creation Mass on the World Day Of Prayer for Creation – 6 September 2026.
Combining sacred elements of our Holy Catholic Mass with environmental action, focusing on the theme Immersion in Living Water, we wish to celebrate this day in our parish at ALL MASSES for that weekend 5 & 6 September.
As part of this event and to support the theme we ask parishioners to kindly support this day by donating outdoor plants (consider environmental supporting plants as far as possible) that we can plant within our parish grounds as well as our columbarium. In this way we embrace, engage and support the many elements we encounter daily. St Francis viewed the elements as his family members and in this way we begin to understand that all creation shares a common bond with God.
Plenary Indulgence for the Jubilee Year of St. Francis
10th January 2026 to 10th January 2027
A plenary indulgence is the full remission of temporal punishment for sins.
The conditions to receive the plenary indulgence during this jubilee are:
- Visit any Franciscan Church
- Spend time in prayer and reflection on the Franciscan spirit
e.g. Our parish ‘praying with Francis’ monthly sessions - Sacramental Confession
- Holy Communion
- Prayers for the Pope
Counseling at our Church
We believe in walking together through life’s challenges, and we are grateful to offer counseling opportunities within our church family.
Group Counseling: Join us every Thursday (we began on 20 August) at 17:30 for a time of shared support and encouragement.
One-on-One Counseling: Personal Sessions are available every Wednesday, offering a safe space to talk and be heard.
To book, please contact our office between 09:00 and 16:00, Tuesday to Friday. Tel No: 021 591 1911. We warmly welcome you to take part in these sessions, knowing that healing and hope grow stronger when shared.
Spring Dance 2026
An Evening of Music, Dance & Joy!
02nd October 2026
Venue: Immaculate Conception Parow (Parow, Cape Town)
Time: 19:30 (7:30 PM)
Entertainment: DJ
Ticket Price: R120.00 per person
Contact Person: Carmi
Phone: 083 232 8763
Note: Bring your own platter or pre-order boerewors rolls
Celebrate Spring! • Dress to impress • Entertainment Provided • Bring your own Platter & XYZ
Mass Intentions for the week
Please notify the office by latest, before 10am on the Thursday before.
Mass Stipends are R50
