16th Sunday of Ordinary Time– Year A
July 22/23, 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
Star of the Sea: First Friday of the month after Mass
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Mass times and intentions July 22 to 28, 2023.
Blessed Sacrament
Saturday:
17h30
For the repose of the soul of Silvio Coppola.
Sunday:
09h00
Special intention of Cruz.
For the repose of the souls of Johnny and Logie Maistry, Andrew and Mary Naidoo, Avelino Gomes, Ranjeni Marimuthu, Maria Araujo and Chris Ndlela.
17h15
Special intentions of all parishioners
Monday: St. Sharbel Makhlûf.
(Exodus 14:5-18; Psalm Exodus 15:1-6; Matthew 12:38-42.)
17h30 For the repose of the souls of deceased Oblates
Tuesday: St. James.
(2 Corinthians 4:7-15; Psalm 126:1-6; Matthew 20:20-28.)
17h30 For the repose of the souls of Alberto and Armando Pedro de Freitas.
Wednesday: Ss. Joachim and Anne.
(Exodus16:1-5.9-15; Psalm 78:18-19.23-28; Matthew 13:1-9.)
08h30 Special intentions of the Bouic family.
For the repose of the souls of Paul and Arlette Bouic
Thursday:
(Exodus 19:1-2.9-11.16-20; Psalm Dan 3:29-34; Matthew 13:10-17.)
08h30 For Oblate Provincial’s intentions
Friday: St. Victor I, Pope and Martyr.
(Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19:8-11; Matthew 13:18-23.)
17h30 For the vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
Star of the Sea
Sunday:
07h00
Special intention of Vee and Rhona Jithoo and Rina Baretti
Wednesday: Ss. Joachim and Anne.
(Exodus16:1-5.9-15; Psalm 78:18-19.23-28; Matthew 13:1-9.)
17h30 For the repose of the souls of Michael Power and Henry Howlett.
Friday: St. Victor I, Pope and Martyr.
(Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19:8-11; Matthew 13:18-23.)
09h00 Special intention of Kim.
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Information & Notices
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.
“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.”
Grade 10 teens who would like to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in this parish are requested to contact Dc. Mike as soon as possible on 082 371 5547 or the parish office. The first phase of this programme will begin shortly.
Stewardship month is approaching and that gives rise to the occasion to once again thank everyone who has who has been committed to their Pledge on a monthly or annual basis. This also serves a reminder to every member of the parish to seriously consider and reflect on how each one is able to contribute to the running, maintenance and financial wellbeing of the two communities of this parish.
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)