Easter Sunday – Year A
April 08/09, 2023.
Proper Psalter
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 08 to 14, 2023.
Blessed Sacrament
Holy Saturday
18h30
Special intentions of Mary-Ann Koenig and Kylie Stevenson.
Easter Sunday
09h00
Special intention of Cruz.
For the repose of the souls of Johnny and Logie Maistry, Andrew and Mary Naidoo, Kelly Dalgleish and Maria Araujo.
Monday
(Acts 2:14.22-33; Psalm 16:1-2.5.7-11; Matthew 28:8-15.)
08h30 For the repose of the soul of Dennis Peters.
Tuesday
(Acts 2:36-41; Psalm 33:4-5.18-20.22; John 20:11-18.)
17h30 For all the souls in purgatory.
Wednesday
(Acts 3:1-10; Psalm 105:1-4.6-9; Luke 24:13-35.)
08h30 For the repose of the souls of Ray and Kay Atherstone.
Thursday
(Acts 3:11-26; Psalm 8:2.5-9; Luke 24:36-48.)
08h30 For the repose of the souls of deceased Oblates.
Friday
(Acts 4:1-12; Psalm 118:1-2.4.22-27; John 21:1-14.)
17h30 Special intention of Paula Teixeira.
Star of the Sea
Holy Saturday
18h30 For the parishioners’ intentions.
Easter Sunday
07h00 For the repose of the souls of deceased Oblates.
09h00 For vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
Wednesday
(Acts 3:1-10; Psalm 105:1-4.6-9; Luke 24:13-35.)
17h30 For the repose of the souls of Michael Power and Henry Howlett.
Friday
(Acts 4:1-12; Psalm 118:1-2.4.22-27; John 21:1-14.)
09h00
Special intention of Kim.
For the repose of the soul of Molly Dunn.
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Information & Notices
Condolences to the friends and families of Ewa-Maria Kalinowski and Maria Rufina Araujo who died recently. May their souls rest in peace.
Frs. Derrick and James take this opportunity to wish all parishioners and their families a joyous and grace-filled Easter season.
Sincere thanks from Fr. James for the good wishes and gifts received on the occasion of his anniversary of ordination and birthday.
The Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday collections will be for the education of priests and brothers of Oblates of Mary Immaculate.
Easter Monday, April 10, being a public holiday, Mass will the celebrated at 08h30.
The Passion Play, presented by the Durban Catholic Players’ Guild and the Playhouse Company, will run from April 06 to April 16, 2023. Tickets at R100.00 per person are available online.
The parish office will open again on Tuesday April 11, 2023.
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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