13th Sunday of Ordinary Time– Year A
July 01/02, 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
Star of the Sea: First Friday of the month after Mass
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Mass times and intentions July 01 to 07, 2023.
Blessed Sacrament
Saturday:
17h30
For the repose of the souls of Jeanette Hickeyand Luigi Buccimazza.
Sunday:
09h00
Special intentions of Cruz and the Murugan Family.
For the repose of the souls of Johnny and Logie Maistry, Andrew and Mary Naidoo, Ranjeni Marimuthu, Mike Haramis, Maria Araujo, Jeanette Hickey, Jeremy Nel and Manuel Pedro Teixeira.
17h15
For the repose of the soul of Bernard de Robillard.
Monday: St.Thomas.
(Ephesians 2:19-22; Psalm 117:1-2; John 20:24-29.)
17h30 In thanksgiving to Our Lady of Perpetual Succour.
Tuesday: St. Elizabeth of Portugal.
(Genesis 19:15-29; Psalm26:2-3.9-12; Matthew 8:23-27.)
17h30 For the repose of the soul of Mario Serraicco.
Wednesday: St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria.
(Genesis 21:5.8-20; Psalm 34:7-8.10-13; Matthew 8:28-34.)
08h30 In thanksgiving for a successful operation.
For the repose of the soul of John Gill.
Thursday: St. Maria Goretti.
(Genesis 22:1-19; Psalm 116:1-6.8-9; Matthew 9:1-8.)
08h30 For the repose of the souls of deceased Oblates.
Friday:
(Genesis 23:1-4.19.24:1-8.62-67; Psalm 106:1-5; Matthew 9:9-13.)
06h00 For the souls in purgatory.
17h30 For the repose of the soul of Claude Harel.
Star of the Sea
Sunday:
07h00
Special Intention of Collin and Margaret Deeb and of Doreen.
For the repose of the souls of Gerald Reynolds and Jimmy McKeen.
Wednesday: St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria.
(Genesis 21:5.8-20; Psalm 34:7-8.10-13; Matthew 8:28-34.)
17h30 For the repose of the souls of Michael Power, Henry Howlett and Bro. Dave Du Preez O.M.I.
Friday:
(Genesis 23:1-4.19.24:1-8.62-67; Psalm 106:1-5; Matthew 9:9-13.))
09h00 Special intention of Kim.
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Information & Notices
Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Jimmy McKeen and Jeremy Nel both of whom died recently. May they rest in peace.
Grateful and sincere thanks to everyone who supported the recent Oblate fund raising endeavour. May you be blessed abundantly.
“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.”
Edge will be raffling a jar of Lindt chocolates at all Masses, on the weekends of July 7th and 14th, ending July 21st at a Family Quiz Night, where the draw will take place. There will be a donation box at the Quiz Night; these funds will go towards the Edge Core Training from America as well as the Edge Retreat in August. Thank you for your support.
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)