Cycle C March 12/13, 2022. Divine Office 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
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday - 16h00 - 17h00 or by appointment
Star of the Sea:
Wednesday - 17h30
Friday - 09h00
Sunday - 07h00
Sacrament of Reconciliation: First Friday of the month after Mass or by appointment
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Mass times and intentions: March 12/18, 2022.
Blessed Sacrament
Saturday 17h30
Special intention of Mbali Mkize.
Barry Roberts RIP.
Sunday 09h00
In thanksgiving – Rani Appalsamy.
Johonney Maistry RIP.
Kelly Dalgleish RIP.
Sunday 17h15
For deceased Oblates.
Monday 17h30
(Daniel 9:4-10. Psalm 79:8-9.11.13. Luke 6:36-38.)
Special intention.
Tuesday 17h30
(Isaiah 1:10.16-20. Psalm 50:8-9.16-17. 21.23. Matthew 23:1-12.)
Special intention of Jermaine Chettiar.
Sandy Rogerson RIP.
Wednesday 08h30
(Jeremiah 18:18-20. Psalm 31.5-6.14-16. Matthew 20:17-28.)
Special intentions of the CWL Ladies.
Thursday Saint Patrick
(Jeremiah 17.5-10. Psalm 1:1-4.6. Luke 16:19-31.)
08h30 Barry Roberts RIP.
Friday Saint Cyril of Jerusalem
(Genesis 37.3-4.12-13.17-28. Psalm 105:16-21. Matthew 21:33-43.45-46.)
06h00 For all benefactors and volunteers of the parish.
17h30 For the sick and suffering.
Star of the Sea
Sunday 07h00
Special intention of Ricky, Sham and Ace Bana.
Beverley Briginshaw RIP.
Norah Guiney RIP.
Phillip Vermeulen RIP.
Wednesday 17h30
(Jeremiah 18:18-20. Psalm 31.5-6.14-16. Matthew 20:17-28.)
Michael Power R.I.P.
Henry Howlett R.I.P.
Marlene van der Spek RIP.
Friday Saint Cyril of Jerusalem
(Genesis 37.3-4.12-13.17-28. Psalm 105:16-21. Matthew 21:33-43.45-46.)
09h00 Special intention of Kim and a special intention.
Synod prayer
We stand before You, Holy Spirit, as we gather together in your name. With You alone to guide us, make Yourself at home in our hearts; Teach us the way we must go and how we are to pursue it. We are weak and sinful; do not let us promote disorder. Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path nor partiality influence our actions. Let us find in You our unity so that we may journey together to eternal life and not stray from the way of truth and what is right. All this we ask of You, who are at work in every place and time, in the communion of the Father and the Son, forever and ever. Amen.
Information & Notices.
N.B. While in the church, please ensure that face masks are worn correctly, covering both nose and mouth. This is an act of consideration for others, as well as protection for yourself.
During Lent a second collection with be taken at all weekend Masses for the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Lenten Appeal.
During the season of Lent Stations of the Cross will be prayed after the 17h30 Mass on Wednesdays at Star of the Sea and after the 17h30 Mass on Fridays at Blessed Sacrament.
The dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass given at the start of the Covid lockdown period has now been lifted. The Faithful are strongly encouraged to resume their obligation to attend Sunday Mass and holy days of obligation.
The Confirmation photographs are at the parish office for collection.
The Catholic Women’s League thanks Father James and all those ladies who helped and took part in the recent Women’s World Day of Prayer. It was a huge success.
Children’s Mass/Liturgy has resumed during the 9am Sunday Mass. Please bring your pre-schoolers to the classroom before Mass. Star of the Sea will resume soon.
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 at the bottom of all Growing Faith posts.
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 Peter and Maire on 0828 500 500 or 074 134 7335 or send an email to durbancoordinators@helpourmarriage.org.
Adoration Chapel at the Blessed Sacrament is open, other than Mass times, from Monday to Friday 08h00 – 16h00. Compliance with Covid protocols is ESSENTIAL.
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BIBLE READING and CONTACT LINKS
• Todays Bible reading and reflection from the Vatican.
• Parish Banking Details
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