11th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year A
June 17/18, 2023.
Proper 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
Star of the Sea: First Friday of the month after Mass
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Mass times and intentions June 17 to 23, 2023.
Blessed Sacrament
Saturday:
17h30
For the repose of the soul of Glenrose Kubeka.
Sunday:
09h00
Special intention of Cruz.
For the repose of the souls of Johnny and Logie Maistry, Andrew and Mary Naidoo, Ranjeni Marimuthu, Henri de Fleuriot and João Gomes Neto.
17h15
For the repose of the souls in purgatory.
Monday: St. Romuald.
(2 Corinthians 6:1-10; Psalm 98:1-4; Matthew 5:38-42.)
17h30 For the repose of the souls of deceased Oblates.
Tuesday:
(2 Corinthians 8:1-9; Psalm 146:2.5-9; Matthew 5:43-48.)
17h30 For the Oblate Provincials’ intentions.
Wednesday: St. Aloysius Gonzaga.
(2 Corinthians 9:6-11: Psalm 112:1-4.9; Matthew 6:1-6.16-18.)
08h30 Special intention of the Gillmer Family.
Thursday: St. Paulinus of Nola, St. John Fisher, St Thomas More.
(2 Corinthians 11:1-11; Psalm 111:1-4.7-8; Matthew 6:7-15.)
08h30 Special intention of Ana Maria.
Friday:
(2 Corinthians 11:18.21-30; Psalm 31:2-7; Matthew 6:19-23.)
17h30 For vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
Star of the Sea
Sunday:
07h00
For the repose of the soul of Ralph Scotford.
Wednesday: St. Aloysius Gonzaga.
(2 Corinthians 9:6-11: Psalm 112:1-4.9; Matthew 6:1-6.16-18.)
17h30 For the repose of the souls of Michael Power, Henry Howlett and Mario Serraiocco.
Friday:
(2 Corinthians 11:18.21-30; Psalm 31:2-7; Matthew 6:19-23.)
09h00 Special intention of Kim.
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Information & Notices
HAPPY FATHERS’ DAY
Condolences to the family and friends of Evelyn De Gabriele who died recently. May she rest in peace.
Oblate Fundraising Raffle and Musical Concert: tickets for both are on sale. First prize for the raffle is ½ lamb, butchered to your specification. Second prize is a Gift Voucher to the value of R500.00.
The concert, at R50.00 per person, will be a performance by a group by the name of Con Vocare, singing both sacred and secular music, ranging from Mozart to the musicals. Choral, duets and solos. This takes place in the hall at Blessed Sacrament on June 30, to begin at 18:30, followed by the bring a share supper from about 19:30; wine and soft drinks will be on sale. Please support this venture.
YOU ARE INVITED – Exciting News - ALPHA will be held at Blessed Sacrament on Monday July 24, @ 18h30. The ALPHA course is intended for anyone looking to grow their faith. The underlying theme of the talks is that Christianity is not only a set of rules or dogmas, but a personal relationship with God, through Jesus Christ, in the Holy Spirit. This relationship, lived out in the parish community, is life changing. Interested to find out more, please contact the parish office 08h00 to 16h00 Mon to Fri on 031-5647587 OR Bryan on 0837777708.
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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