2nd Sunday of Advent – Year A. 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 December 03 to 10, 2022.
Blessed Sacrament
Saturday 17h30
Special Intention of Pat and Margaret Cashman.
For the repose of the souls of Maria de Sousa, Barry Roberts and Henrique Sardinha.
Sunday 09h00
Special Intention of Maria and Cruz, Jessie Maistry, Milan and Ziara Rafik.
For the repose of the souls of Johnny and Logie Maistry, Andrew and Mary Naidoo, Ebrahim Rafik, and Robin Starke.
Sunday 17h15
For the repose of the soul of Michael Ngubane.
Monday 17h30
(Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 85:9-14; Luke 5:17-26.)
For the repose of the souls of Michael Ngubane and John Mawer.
Tuesday 17h30 St. Nicholas, bishop.
(Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 96:1-3.10-13; Matthew 18:12-14.)
Special Intention of Phillipa Teixeira.
For the repose of the souls of Rose Orchard and Michael Ngubane
Wednesday 08h30 St. Ambrose.
(Isaiah 40:25-31; Psalm 103:1-4.8.10; Matthew 11:28-30.)
For the repose of the souls of Maria José Menezes, Michael Ngubane and Fernanda Chadinha.
Thursday 08h30 The Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary.
(Genesis 3:9-15.20; Psalm 98:1-4; Ephesians 1:3-6.11-12; Luke 1:26-38.)
Special intention of Antonio Silva Lima.
For the repose of the souls of Barry Roberts and Michael Ngubane
Friday 17h30 St Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin.
(Isaiah 48:17-19; Psalm 1:1-4.6; Matthew 11:16-19.)
For the repose of the soul of Michael Ngubane
Star of the Sea
Sunday 07h00
For the repose of the souls of Kelly Dalgleish and Donald Butt
Wednesday 17h30 St. Ambrose.
(Isaiah 40:25-31; Psalm 103:1-4.8.10; Matthew 11:28-30.)
Special Intention of Jane Whitehouse.
For the repose of the souls of M. Power and H. Howlett.
Friday 09h00 St Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin.
(Isaiah 48:17-19; Psalm 1:1-4.6; Matthew 11:16-19.)
Special intention of Kim
Information & Notices
Confessions. Opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, in addition to our parish times, are as follows:
Our Lady of Fatima – Durban North Thursday –Dec 08 18h00
031 563 5554
St. Anne’s – Sydenham Tuesday – Dec 13 17h00-19h00
031 206 6186
St. Joseph’s – Morningside Tuesday – Dec 13 18h30
031 303 1890/1
St. Michael’s – Redhill Wednesday – Dec 14 18h30
031 563 5618/563 0729
Emmanuel Cathedral Saturday – Dec 17 10h00
031 306 3595/6/7
Thanks to parishioners for prayers, care and support at the death of my brother, Donald. God love and bless you all. Father Derrick.
Carols in the courtyard will be held on Friday December 9, at Blessed Sacrament, 18h00 for 18h30. Food and coffee will be on sale, please bring your own drinks. All are welcome! In the case of inclement weather, carols will be held in the hall.
‘The 99’, will run the third session on Monday 5th December, at 10h00 or 18h30. For further information contact Dc Mike 0823715547.
A Vocations Retreat will take place at the Glenmore Pastoral Centre from December 13, 15h00, through to December 15, 14h00. This is for young men from Grade 9 up to post-graduate level who may be discerning a life in the priesthood. Contact Fr. Mndeni Hadebe on 063 349 7639
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. To register, please contact Rohan and Armelle on 0828 500 500 or email durban@retrouvaille.org.
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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).
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