4th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year A
January 28/29, 2023.
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 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 January 28 to February 03, 2023.
Blessed Sacrament
Saturday
17h30 In thanksgiving, Mr and Mrs J S David.
Sunday
09h00
Special intention of Maria and Cruz.
In thanksgiving, Jermaine Chettiar.
For the repose of the souls of Johnny and Logie Maistry, Andrew and Mary Naidoo, Ranjeni Marimuthu, and Teresa Narainsamy.
17h15 For volunteers and benefactors of the parish.
Monday
(Hebrews 11:32-40; Psalm 31:20-24; Mark 5:1-20.)
17h30 Special intentions of Michael and Christine.
Tuesday St John Bosco.
(Hebrews 12:1-4; Psalm 22:26-28.30-32; Mark 5:21-43.)
17h30 For the repose of the souls of Guy and Jean-Luc Montocchio
Wednesday Blessed Benedict Daswa.
(Wisdom 2:12-20; Ephesians 6:10-17; Psalm 27:1-4, John 12:24-26.)
08h30 For vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
Thursday The Presentation of the Lord.
(Malachi 3:1-4; Psalm 24:7-10; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40.)
08h30 For the intentions of all parishioners
Friday St Blaise and St Ansgar.
(Hebrews 13:1-8; Psalm 27:1.3.5.8-9; Mark63:14-29.)
06h00 For the repose of the soul of Alix
18h00 The intentions of the Confirmation candidates
Star of the Sea
Sunday
07h00 Special intentions of Noel and Ann.
Wednesday Blessed Benedict Daswa.
(Wisdom 2:12-20; Ephesians 6:10-17;Psalm 27:1-4, John 12:24-26.)
17h30 For the repose of the souls of Michael Power and Henry Howlett.
Friday St Blaise and St Ansgar.
(Hebrews 13:1-8; Psalm 27:1.3.5.8-9; Mark63:14-29.)
09h00 Special intention of Kim.
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Information & Notices
All young adults, 18-39, (single, dating or married) are invited to meet on the last Thursday of the month – 18h30 – 19h30 at Blessed Sacrament to foster community in Christ and enjoy great conversation. The first meeting will be on Thursday February 23, 2023, at 18h30. You are welcome to bring your own beverages. Contact: youngadultsblessedsacrament@gmail.com or Instagram “young adults_bs” . See you there!
Grief Share will be meeting on Saturday 4 February, 2023 at 9h30 in the hall at Blessed Sacrament.
Urgent request: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul seeks help for a family who has lost everything: fridge, stove, microwave and utensils.
A wheelchair is urgently needed, please contact Norman on 083 414 3115.
CATECHISM, LIFETEEN & EDGE have begun for the year. Gr 11 Confirmation begins on Tuesday 7 February. Please contact Dc Mike 0823715547 if you have not yet registered
Thank you.
The Confirmation of our young people will take place at Blessed Sacrament on Friday, February 03, 2023 at 18h00.
There will be no 17h30 Mass that Friday, but, being the first Friday of the month, Mass will also be celebrated at 06h00.
Accommodation is being sought for a member of the parish domestic staff and her two children. She is prepared to pay up to R2,000.00, per month water and light inclusive. If you are able to help, please contact the parish office.
All HealthCare workers are invited to attend a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Mandla Jwara C.M.M. at the Emmanuel Cathedral on Saturday February 11, 2023 at 11h00.
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. 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)