6th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year A
February 11/12, 2023.
Psalter week II
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 11 to 17, 2023.
Blessed Sacrament
Saturday
17h30 Special intentions of Ron Andrews.
Sunday
09h00 Special intention of Maria and Cruz.
For the repose of the souls of Johnny and Logie Maistry, Andrew and Mary Naidoo, Kelly Dalgleish and Ranjeni Marimuthu.
17h15 For vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
Monday
(Genesis 4:1-15.25; Psalm 50:1.8.16-17.20-21; Mark 8:11-13.)
17h30 For volunteers and benefactors of the parish.
Tuesday Ss Cyril, Monk and Methodius.
(Genesis 6:5-8-7:1-5.10; Psalm 29:1-4.9-10; Mark 8:14-21.)
17h30 For the repose of the soul of Henri de Fleuriot.
Wednesday
(Genesis 8:6-13.20-22; Psalm 116:12-15.18-19; Mark 8:22-26.)
08h30 Intentions of the CWL.
Thursday
(Genesis 9:1-13; Psalm 102:16-21.29.22-23; Mark 8:27-33.)
08h30 For the sick of the parish
Friday Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order.
(Genesis 11:1-9; Psalm 33:10-15; Mark 8:34-9:1.)
17h30 For the repose of the souls of Tony Akeroyd, Andrzej Janowski and Pavel Libiszewski.
Star of the Sea
Sunday
07h00 Special intentions of Bruce Deeb family.
Wednesday
(Genesis 8:6-13.20-22; Psalm 116:12-15.18-19; Mark 8:22-26.)
17h30 For the repose of the souls of Michael Power and Henry Howlett.
Friday Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order.
(Genesis 11:1-9; Psalm 33:10-15; Mark 8:34-9:1.)
09h00 Special intention of Kim.
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Information & Notices
Congratulations to Zario Di Paolo, Tyrique Green, Shaldin Munsamy, Cameron Ndlela, David Nel and Colbyn Thangalan, who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on February 03, 2023.
St. Dominic’s House of Prayer is offering two retreats in the near future: February 18, ‘God’s dream of your life’, 09:00-16:00 at R250.00 p/p. & March 17 – 20, ‘Seeking deeper friendship with God’ at R1,400.00 p/p. Contact: 031 467 3721 or 0795380846 stdominic@eastcoast.co.za
Please note the Zapper Code on the notice boards for your additional contribution to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The society is also requesting a bed and a cupboard.
On Sunday February 19, at the 09h00 Mass at Blessed Sacrament, 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.
St Henry’s Marist College, a comprehensive co-ed Catholic school in Durban, invites all prospective High School pupils and parents to its High School Open Evening on Thursday 16 February at 17h30. Further information is available at the back of the church.
Ash Wednesday is on February 22, 2023. Masses: Blessed Sacrament at 06h00 & 08h30. Star of the Sea at 17h30. A collection will be taken for the Archbishop’s Fund. This is a day of fasting and abstinence.
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!
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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