12th Sunday of Ordinary Time– Year A
June 24/25, 2023.
Proper Psalter
Week IV
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 24 to 30, 2023.
Blessed Sacrament
Saturday:
17h30
Special intention of Christine.
Sunday:
09h00
Special intention of Cruz.
For the repose of the souls of Johnny and Logie Maistry, Andrew and Mary Naidoo, Ranjeni Marimuthu, Mario Serraiocco, Maria Araujo and José Gomes Neto.
17h15
For the repose of the souls in purgatory.
Monday:
(Genesis 12:1-9; Psalm 33:12-13.18-20.22; Matthew 7:1-5.)
17h30 For the repose of the soul of João Pereira.
Tuesday: St. Cyril of Alexandria.
(Genesis 13:2.5-18; Psalm 15:2-5; Matthew 7:6.12-14.)
17h30 Special intention of Lorella Fernandes.
Wednesday: St. Irenaeus.
(Genesis 15:1-12.17-18; Psalm 105:1-4.6-9; Matthew 7:15-20.)
08h30 Special intention of Bernadette Hulsenbeck.
Thursday: Saints Peter and Paul.
(Acts 12:1-11; Psalm 34:2-9; 2 Timothy 4:6-8.17-18; Matthew 16:13-19.)
08h30 Special intention of Ursula Barrett.
Friday: First martyrs of Holy Roman Church.
(Genesis 17:1.9-10.15-22; Psalm 128:1-5; Matthew 8:1-4.)
17h30 For vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
Star of the Sea
Sunday:
07h00
Special Intention for Brenda and Peter Hulsen.
For the repose of the soul of Mario Serraiocco.
Wednesday: St. Irenaeus.
(Genesis 15:1-12.17-18; Psalm 105:1-4.6-9; Matthew 7:15-20.)
17h30 For the repose of the souls of Michael Power and Henry Howlett.
Friday: First martyrs of Holy Roman Church.
(Genesis 17:1.9-10.15-22; Psalm 128:1-5; Matthew 8:1-4.)
09h00 Special intention of Kim.
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Information & Notices
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-and-share supper from about 19:30; wine, beer 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.”
Grief support will be holding a meeting on Saturday, July 01, at Blessed Sacrament at 09h30. All are welcome!
Young adults will be meeting Thursday June 29, at Blessed Sacrament from 18h30 to 19h30. Tea, coffee and hot chocolate will be available.
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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