Fifth Sunday of Easter – Year A
May 06/07, 2023.
Psalter week I
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 May 06 to 12, 2023.
Blessed Sacrament
Saturday:
17h30 For the repose of the souls of Cyril Koenig and Shirley and John Brooks.
Sunday:
09h00 Special intention of Cruz and Isabela Teixeira.
For the repose of the souls of Johnny and Logie Maistry, Andrew and Mary Naidoo, Gabriel Jacobs, Maria Araujo, Michael Haramis and Bruce Grant.
17h15 For the repose of the souls of Luis Manuel Goncalves and Gabriel Jacobs.
Monday:
(Acts 14:5-18; Psalm 115:1-4.15-16; John 14:21-26.)
17h30 Communion service.
Tuesday:
(Acts 14:19-28; Psalm 145:10-13.21; John 14:27-31.)
17h30 For the repose of the souls of deceased Oblates.
Wednesday: Saint John of Avila.
(Acts 15:1-6; Psalm 122:1-5; John 15:1-8.)
08h30 Special intention of Nathalie Teixeira.
Thursday:
(Acts 15:7-21; Psalm 96:1-3.10; John 15:9-11.)
08h30 Special intention of Alexandre Teixeira.
Friday: Saints Nereus and Achilleus, Saint Pancras.
(Acts 15:22-31; Psalm 57:8-12; John 15:12-17.)
17h30 For repose of the soul of Kay-Leigh Reynolds.
Star of the Sea
Sunday:
07h00 For the repose of the soul of Tony Schultz.
Wednesday: Saint John of Avila.
(Acts 15:1-6; Psalm 122:1-5; John 15:1-8.)
17h30 For the repose of the souls of Michael Power and Henry Howlett.
Friday: Saints Nereus and Achilleus, Saint Pancras.
(Acts 15:22-31; Psalm 57:8-12; John 15:12-17.)
09h00
Special intention of Kim.
In thanksgiving.
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Information & Notices
ALL WELCOME!!
The procession of Our Lady of Fatima which will take place after the 17h30 Mass on Friday, May 12, 2023, will travel from the Blessed Sacrament, Virginia, to the parish of Our Lady of Fatima, Durban North. Refreshments will be on sale after the procession at our Lady of Fatima. Please consult the posters at the back of the church or on Growing Faith so as to place your food orders to facilitate the catering.
The episcopal ordination of bishop-elect Msgr. Elias Zondi will take place on May 27, 2023, at 09h00 at Curries Fountain Sports Development Centre, Winterton Walk, Greyville. To assist in raising the funds, there is the raffle which will be drawn after the 17h15 Mass on May 14. For additional donations, Zapper or EFT may also be used with the necessary reference. For those who are able, please be generous.
The new R.C.I.A. course begins on Wednesday May 17, 2023, at 19h00 at Blessed Sacrament. Those desiring to become Catholic and those Catholics wishing to enhance their faith, please contact Fr. James during office hours.
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)