⛪ The Lateran Basilica Today the Church celebrates the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome — the oldest and highest-ranking of the four major basilicas in the city. The Basilica of St. John Lateran is the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome, the official ecclesiastical seat of the Holy Father, the…

✨ Feast of All Saints – 1 November The Feast of All Saints began in the early centuries as a way of remembering the martyrs whose names were not known and who therefore did not have their own feast days. It was introduced in Rome on May 13th, 610 AD as the “Feast of All…

🌍 Environmental Justice – Implicitly Proclaimed by the Prophets The prophet Isaiah tells us that the Spirit of God can make an arid and parched desert into a garden—a place of rest and serenity: “A spirit from on high will be poured out on us, and the wilderness will become a fruitful field, and the…

🌿 “Raising Hope” Conference – 10th Anniversary of Laudato Si’ Dear friends, let your faith inspire you to be bearers of the hope that comes from recognising the presence of God already at work in history. Let us recall how Pope Francis described Saint Francis of Assisi: “He lived in simplicity and in wonderful harmony…

🙏 Happy Feast Day Happy Feast Day to Fr. Dominic, Fr. Kees, and all their fellow Capuchin Brothers.May St Francis’s example guide you to a life of humility, love, and care.God bless you all for everything you do and for all that you mean to us. ✝️ The Feast of St Francis of Assisi We…

🗳️ PPC Elections – Voting Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) Elections 2025 (Aug–Oct) This weekend we vote for our new PPC.Please take a ballot paper and exercise your vote. Who may vote: If you are a member of the parish and confirmed, you may cast one vote on the election ballot. Thank you for participating in…

📢 Parish Notices 🌹 Rosary Week Venue: Holy Trinity Catholic Church, MatroosfonteinDates: Monday 6th – Friday 10th October (See posters on the notice boards for details.) 🗳️ PPC Elections – Nominations Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) Elections 2025 (Aug–Oct) Please check and get to know the people who have been nominated for the PPC.Pray to the…

Third Sunday of Easter 📢 Parish Notices 🕊️ RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) 🍩 Catholic Women’s League – Doughnut Sale 📅 Sunday, 18 May after both the 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Masses.🍩 Please support this parish fundraiser! 🌹 Our Lady of Fatima Celebration 📅 Tuesday, 13 May at 6:00 PM🕯️ Rosary &…