Sixth Sunday of Easter – Year A
May 13/14, 2023.
Psalter 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
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 May13 to 19, 2023.
Blessed Sacrament
Saturday:
17h30
In thanksgiving to Our Lady of Grace and the Holy Trinity for prayers answered.
Sunday:
09h00
Special intention of Cruz.
For the repose of the souls of Johnny and Logie Maistry, Andrew and Mary Naidoo, Maria Araujo and Manuel Gomes Neto.
17h15 For the repose of the soul of Kelly Dalgleish.
Monday:
(Acts 16:11-15; Psalm 149:1-6.9; John 15:26,16:4.)
17h30 Special intention of Janet Hitchcock.
For the repose of the souls in purgatory.
Tuesday:
(Acts 16:22-34; Psalm 138:1-3.7-8; John 16:5-11.)
17h30 For the repose of the soul of Henri de Fleuriot.
Wednesday:
(Acts 17:15.22,18:1; Psalm 148:1-2.11-14; John 16:12-15.)
08h30 For the repose of the souls of Angelina Balanco and Kalil Zackey
Thursday: Saint John 1.
(Acts 18:1-8; Psalm 98:1-4; John 16:16-20.)
08h30 In thanksgiving to the Infant Jesus for prayers answered.
Friday
(Acts 18:9-18; Psalm 47:2-7; John 16:20-23.)
17h30 In thanksgiving to Angels and Archangels for prayers answered.
Star of the Sea
Sunday:
07h00 In thanksgiving to Saint Jude and Saint Anthony for prayers answered.
Wednesday:
(Acts 17:15.22,18:1; Psalm 148:1-2.11-14; John 16:12-15.)
17h30 For the repose of the souls of Michael Power and Henry Howlett.
Friday:
(Acts 18:9-18; Psalm 47:2-7; John 16:20-23.)
09h00 Special intention of Kim.
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Information & Notices
Flower Festival celebrating Ascension and Pentecost at All Saints, Ballito. Daily from 09h30 to 16h30, Friday May 19 to Sunday 21. Tickets R60.00 each, tea and eats will be served. Contact Vaughn 083 510 8792.
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 this Sunday. 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)