5th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year A
February 04/05, 2023.
Psalter week I
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 February 04 to 10, 2023.
Blessed Sacrament
Saturday
17h30 Special intentions of Catherine.
Sunday
09h00 Special intention of Maria and Cruz.
For the repose of the souls of Johnny and Logie Maistry, Andrew and Mary Naidoo, Shaun Maharaj, Ranjeni Marimuthu, Beatrice Parker and Mike Haramis.
17h15 For the repose of the soul of Patricia Aherne-Leaning
Monday St Paul Miki and Companions.
(Genesis 1:1-19; Psalm 104: 1-2.5-6.1012.24.35; Mark 6:53-56.)
17h30 For the repose of the souls of Maria de Sousa and of Rufino de Sousa.
Tuesday
(Genesis 1:20-2:4; Psalm 8:4-9; Mark 7:1-13.)
17h30 The repose of the soul of Henri de Fleuriot.
Wednesday St Jerome Emiliani and St Josephine Bakhita.
(Genesis 2:4-9.15-17; Psalm 104:1-2.27-30; Mark 7:14-23.)
08h30 The repose of the souls of Beverley Briginshaw and Norah Guiney.
Thursday
(Genesis 2:18-25; Psalm 128:1-5; Mark 7:24-30.)
08h30 For the repose of soul of Henri de Fleuriot.
Friday St Scholastica.
(Genesis 3:1-8; Psalm 32:1-2.5-7; Mark 7:31-37.)
17h30 For deceased Oblates.
Star of the Sea
Sunday
07h00 Deceased members of the Rezek and Deeb families.
Wednesday St Jerome Emiliani and St Josephine Bakhita.
(Genesis 2:4-9.15-17; Psalm 104:1-2.27-30; Mark 7:14-23.)
17h30 For the repose of the souls of Michael Power, Henry Howlett and Don MacManus.
Friday St Scholastica.
(Genesis 3:1-8; Psalm 32:1-2.5-7; Mark 7:31-37.).)
09h00 Special intention of Kim.
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Information & Notices
Condolences to the friends and family of Stephen de Sousa who died recently and to Colleen Botsis and family on the death of her brother.
Please note: The S.A.C.B.C. has informed us that with immediate effect the Mass stipend has been pegged at R50.00 per Mass request, up from R40.00.
All young adults, 18-39, (single, dating or married) are invited to meet on the last Thursday of the month – 18h30 – 19h30 at Blessed Sacrament to foster community in Christ and enjoy great conversation. The first meeting will be on Thursday February 23, 2023, at 18h30. You are welcome to bring your own beverages. Contact: youngadultsblessedsacrament@gmail.com or Instagram “young adults_bs” . See you there!
Accommodation is being sought for a member of the parish domestic staff and her two children. She is prepared to pay up to R2,000.00, per month water and light inclusive. If you are able to help, please contact the parish office.
Please note the Zapper Code on the notice boards for your additional contribution to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
On Sunday February 19, at the 09h00 Mass, the Durban Chamber Choir will sing the Festival Mass by Dr. Christopher Cockburn. This will be an opportunity for them to sing that Mass in context.
All HealthCare workers are invited to attend a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Mandla Jwara C.M.M. at the Emmanuel Cathedral on Saturday February 11, 2023 at 11h00.
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.
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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