28th Sunday Cycle C 2022. Divine Office 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 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 October 08 to 14, 2022.
Blessed Sacrament
Saturday 17h30
Special intentions of Miguel Teixeira.
For the repose of the soul of Yvette van der Merwe.
Sunday 09h00
Special intention of Maria and Cruz and of the Premduth family.
For the repose of the souls of Johnny and Logie Maistry, Andrew and Mary Naidoo, and of Deevie Naidoo.
Sunday 17h15
For the repose of the soul of Danielle de Fleuriot.
Monday 17h30 St. Daniel Comboni.
(Galatians 4:22-24.26-27.31-5:1; Psalm 113:1-7; Luke 11:29-32.)
Communion Service.
Tuesday 17h30 St. John XXIII - Pope.
(Galatians 5:1-6; Psalm 119:41.43-45.47-48; Luke 11:37-41.)
For the repose of the soul of Manuel Pedro dos Santos.
For deceased members of the Neto family.
Wednesday 08h30
(Galatians 5:18-25; Psalm 1:1-4.6; Luke 11:42-46.)
For the repose of the souls of Coregorio Teixeira and Ethne Kisbey-Green.
Thursday 08h30
(Ephesians 1:1-10; Psalm 98:1-6; Luke 11:47-54.)
In thanksgiving to Our Lady of Fatima.
Friday 17h30 St. Callistus.
(Ephesians 1:11-14; Psalm 33:1-2.4-5.12-13; Luke 12:1-7.)
For the souls of deceased Oblates.
Star of the Sea
Sunday 07h00
For the repose of the souls of Dennis Peters and of Beverley Briginshaw.
For deceased members of the Rezek Family
Wednesday 17h30
(Galatians 5:18-25; Psalm 1:1-4.6; Luke 11:42-46.)
For the repose of the souls of Michael Power and Henry Howlett.
Friday 09h00 St. Callistus.
(Ephesians 1:11-14; Psalm 33:1-2.4-5.12-13; Luke 12:1-7.)
Special intention of Kim.
Information & Notices
Condolences to the family and friends of Danielle de Fleuriot who died recently. May God have mercy on her soul and may she rest in peace.
Heartfelt thanks from Carol Haramis to all for the messages of condolences, prayers, love and support received. May God bless and keep you all safe.
The 99. Please will all those who have received invitations to The 99 course this month reply as soon as possible to Dc Mike 0823715547. All other parishioners will be invited to the course during Advent later this year, so don’t feel left out! It’s AMAZING!
The Saint Vincent de Paul society are looking for a fridge. If you are able to help, please contact the parish office during office hours.
Altar Servers. All experienced altar servers please contact Dc Mike for an update and be included in the rosters for weekend Masses. 0823715547.
Public Rosary rally for South Africa. Please join us in praying a public Rosary for South Africa on Saturday, 15th October 2022, at the large traffic circle next to Blessed Sacrament at 11h50 to begin the Rosary at Midday. Our Country is at a historic crossroad. We must stop the secularist advance and pray to God and his Blessed Mother for help. For further information please contact Bryan Kennedy on 083 777 7708.
Catechism lessons resume this week. Please also note that First Reconciliation (Grade3) will take place at the Blessed Sacrament church on Wednesday 26 October. First Holy Communion is on Sunday 6 November, also at Blessed Sacrament. Please keep the children in your prayers.
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.
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. To register, please contact Rohan and Armelle on 0828 500 500 or email durban@retrouvaille.org.
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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).