15th Sunday of Ordinary Time– Year A
July 15/16, 2023.
Psalter Week III
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 15 to 21, 2023.
Blessed Sacrament
Saturday:
17h30
Special intention of Julian David.
For the repose of the soul of Kelly Dalgleish.
Sunday:
09h00
Special intention of Cruz.
For the repose of the souls of Johnny and Logie Maistry, Andrew and Mary Naidoo, Henri de Fleuriot, Ranjeni Marimuthu, Domingos Menezes, Maria Araujo, Chris Ndlela and Robert de Chamoy.
17h15
For the repose of the souls deceased Oblates.
Monday:
(Exodus 1:8-14.22; Psalm124:1-8; Matthew 10:34-11:1.)
17h30 For the Oblate Provincial’s intentions.
Tuesday:
(Exodus 2:1-15; Psalm 69:3.14.30-31.33-34; Matthew 11:20-24.)
17h30 For vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
Wednesday:
(Exodus3:1-6.9-12; Psalm 103:1-4.6-7; Matthew 11:25-27.)
08h30 Special intention of Michael Deeb.
For the repose of the souls of Boet and Christina Gonsalves.
Thursday: St. Apollinaris.
(Exodus 3:13-20; Psalm 105:1.5.8-9.24-27; Matthew 11:28-30.)
08h30 For the repose of the soul of Frank Dias.
Friday: St. Lawrence of Brindisi.
(Exodus 11:10-12:14; Psalm116:12-13.15-18; Matthew 12:1-8.)
17h30 Special intention for Vee and Rhona Jithoo.
For the repose of the souls in purgatory.
Star of the Sea
Sunday:
07h00
For the repose of the soul of Ken Maidens.
Wednesday:
(Exodus3:1-6.9-12; Psalm 103:1-4.6-7; Matthew 11:25-27.)
17h30 For the repose of the souls of Michael Power and Henry Howlett.
Friday: St. Lawrence of Brindisi.
(Exodus 11:10-12:14; Psalm116:12-13.15-18; Matthew 12:1-8.)
09h00 Special intention of Kim.
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Information & Notices
Condolences to the family and friends of John Jerome and John Hinck who died recently. May they rest in peace.
An International Food Fair will be held at Blessed Sacrament on Friday, July 28, 2023, from 18h30. Dishes from 7 countries will be on sale as well as refreshments and a coffee bar. Please come along with your family and friends.
CATECHISM & CONFIRMATION classes resume this week. Please will parents ensure that their children are at lessons every week and that they attend Sunday Mass regularly. This term is a specially important one as we approach reception of the Sacraments of Reconciliation (1 November), First Communion (12 November) and Confirmation (2 February 2024).
Edge will be hosting a Parish quiz night on 21st July from 6:30pm at Blessed Sacrament Parish. Bring your own snacks and drinks. There are wonderful prices to be won; 1st Prize is a Couple Spa voucher, 2nd Prize is a bottle of wine, 3rd prize is a box of chocolates. If you would like to reserve a table, you can put your name down outside at the raffle table.
“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.”
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)