📢 Parish Notices 🏥 The Catholic Church & Healthcare The Catholic Church is the largest non-governmental healthcare provider in the world, managing more than 5,500 hospitals and countless clinics. It pioneered the concept of charitable public hospitals and continues to provide essential healthcare, particularly in poor and rural communities. Historical Origins and Legacy The systematic,…

📢 Parish Notices 👨‍👧‍👦 Father’s Day Blessing To all the Wonderful Fathers of our Parish On this special day, we honour and celebrate your calling as spiritual leaders, providers, and caregivers. Your dedication and unconditional love reflect the heart of our Heavenly Father. Whether you are a biological dad, a foster parent, a mentor, or…

📢 Parish Notices 🙏 Eucharistic Adoration Please note that the Adoration Chapel will close for the School Winter Break from: 📅 30 June – 20 July 2026 The Chapel will re-open on: 📅 Tuesday, 21 July 2026 ⛪ Mass Etiquette Preparing for Mass Over time and throughout the world there has been a noticeable decline…

📢 Parish Notices ✝ Corpus Christi Reflection “God is as really present in the consecrated Host as He is in the glory of Heaven.”— St Francis of Assisi As we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, we are reminded of the Church’s faith in the Real Presence of Jesus…

📢 Parish Notices ⛪ 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 at 5:00 pm as usual. ✝ What Is the Feast of Corpus Christi? The Feast of Corpus…

📢 Parish Notices 🌍 Africa Day 2026 📅 Monday, 25 May 2026 Africa Day commemorates the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (now the African Union). The month of May is recognised as Africa Month. Theme for 2026: “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems” Up to one-third of Africa’s population lacks basic…

📢 Parish Notices 🔥 Pentecost – Wear Red! Next weekend (23 & 24 May) we will celebrate PENTECOST. Parishioners are encouraged to wear something RED to symbolize the Holy Spirit and commemorate the “tongues of fire” that descended on the Apostles in the Book of Acts. The vibrant colour represents the fiery energy, passion, and…

📢 Parish Notices 🙏 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 (via…

📢 Parish Notices ✝ 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…

📢 Parish Notices 🙏 Continued Prayers for Our Archbishop – Week 6 “May he be Christ’s voice of hope” We Pray 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,…