Third Sunday of Easter – Year A
April 22/23, 2023.
Psalter Week III
Parish of the Blessed Sacrament
Blessed Sacrament Church,
2 Newport Avenue, Virginia.
Star of the Sea Church,
13 Park Drive, uMhlanga Rocks.
Phone:031 564 7587
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Office hours: Monday - Friday: 08h00 - 16h00
Website: www.blessedsacrament.co.za
Parish Clergy:
Parish priest: Fr. James Ralston O.M.I. fr.james@blessedsacrament.co.za
Assistant: Fr. Derrick Butt O.M.I. fr.derrick@blessedsacrament.co.za
Deacons: Dc. Mike O’Neill formation@blessedsacrament.co.za
Dc. Noel Pistorius (retired)
Mass times:
Blessed Sacrament:
Monday, Tuesday & Friday - 17h30
Wednesday & Thursday - 08h30
Saturday - 17h30
Sunday - 09h00 & 17h15
Public holidays - 08h30
Star of the Sea:
Wednesday - 17h30
Friday - 09h00
Sunday - 07h00
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Blessed Sacrament: Saturday - 16h00 - 17h00 or by appointment
Star of the Sea: First Friday of the month after Mass or by appointment
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Mass times and intentions April 22 to 28, 2023.
Blessed Sacrament
Saturday:
17h30
For the repose of the souls of Maria and Coualtina.
Sunday:
09h00
Special intention of Cruz, of Kylie Stevenson and Maria Celeste de Freitas.
For the repose of the souls of Johnny and Logie Maistry, Andrew and Mary Naidoo, Ranjeni Marimuthu, Chris Ndlela, and Maria Araujo.
17h15
For the repose of the soul of Luis Manuel Goncalves.
Monday: Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen.
(Acts 6:8-15; Psalm 119:23-24.26-27.29-30; John 6:22-29.)
17h30 For the repose of the soul of Louis de Sousa.
Tuesday: Saint Mark.
(1 Peter 5:5-14; Psalm 89:2-3.6-7.16-17; Mark 16:15-20.)
17h30 For the repose of the souls of Aubrey Von Der Decken and deceased members of the Du Trevou and Von Der Decken families.
For the repose of the souls of Armando and Alberto de Freitas.
Wednesday:
(Acts 8:1-8; Psalm 66:1-7; John 6:35-40.)
08h30 For the repose of the souls of deceased Oblates.
Thursday:
(Acts 8:26-40; Psalm 66:8-9.16-17.20; John 6:44-51.)
08h30 For vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
Friday: St. Pius V, Pope. St. Peter Chanel and St. Louis G. de Montfort.
(Acts 9:1-20; Psalm 117:1-2; John 6:52-59.)
17h30 For repose of the souls in purgatory.
Star of the Sea
Sunday:
07h00 Special intention of Noel and Anne McLeod.
Wednesday:
(Acts 8:1-8; Psalm 66:1-7; John 6:35-40.)
17h30 For the repose of the souls of Michael Power and Henry Howlett.
Friday: St. Pius V, Pope. St. Peter Chanel and St. Louis G. de Montfort.
(Acts 9:1-20; Psalm 117:1-2; John 6:52-59.)
09h00 Special intention of Kim.
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Information & Notices
Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Busisiwe Glenrose Kubeka, Barbara Hume and Nora Sheppard who died recently.
The episcopal ordination of bishop-elect Msg. Elias Zondi will take place on May 27, 2023. The Archbishop has asked our parish to contribute R44, 496.77 towards the expenses of this event. Two second collections will be taken for this purpose. To assist in raising the funds, there will also be a raffle. Zapper may also be used with the necessary reference. For those who are able, please be generous.
Looking for indigenous plants for Star of the Sea garden revamp!!
Anyone who has indigenous plants in their garden and is willing to share, please contact the parish office as soon as possible.
Please note! The parish office and Adoration chapel will be closed from Thursday April 27 through to Tuesday May 02, 2023.
The new R.C.I.A. course begins on Wednesday May 17, 2023, at 19h00 at Blessed Sacrament. Those desiring to become Catholic and those Catholics wishing to enhance their faith, please contact Fr. James during office hours.
Calling all knitting and crochet enthusiasts. The “67 Blankets” project aims to complete these blankets by the end of May! Please contact Doreen O’Neill 082922 5341 to join the creative team.
There will be no young adults meeting Thursday April 27th, due to the public holiday. All young adults who would like to be in our WhatsApp group for updates and social events please contact Tess 082 517 2537.
Please note the Zapper Code on the notice boards for your additional contribution to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Parish collection: In addition to the weekly collection, contributions may also be made by EFT to The Parish of the Blessed Sacrament, First National Bank, account no: 50844547792, branch code 221426. These details, as well as the Zapper code, are available via the link at the bottom of this post.
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Marriages: An appointment with parish clergy should be made 6 months prior to the marriage. Couples must be registered & active members of the Parish for at least 6 months prior. All couples planning to marry should contact the Engaged Encounter team on dbnbookings@engagedencounter.co.za prior to meeting with Father James.
Funerals: Please contact the parish clergy first before any arrangements are made with the undertaker.
Baptisms: 10h30 Sunday – by appointment only.
Retrouvaille is for marriages that are hurting. Please contact DurbanRegistration@helpourmarriage.org or visit the web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com
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BIBLE READING and CONTACT LINKS
• Todays Bible reading and reflection from the Vatican.
• Parish Banking Details
• Online Daily Mass (Daily TV Mass). N.B. This does not fulfil Sunday obligation.
• Catechism in a Year by Fr Mike Schmitz: (Watch Now)
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