Second Sunday of Easter, 2022. Divine Office Psalter 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 April 23/29, 2022.
Blessed Sacrament
Saturday 17h30
Vic and Win Schoobert RIP.
Carlos da Raquel RIP.
Sunday 09h00
Special intention of Raj Maistry, Maria and Cruz.
For the repose of the souls of Johonney Maistry,
E.B. Rafik, and Chris Ndlela.
Sunday 17h15
Luis de Sousa RIP.
Monday 17h30
(1 Peter 5:5-14; Psalm 89:2-3,6-7,16-17; Mark 16:15-20.)
Michael O’Carroll RIP.
Tuesday 17h30
(Acts 4: 32-37; Psalm 93:1-2,5; John 3:7-15.)
Francisco P. de Silva RIP.
Wednesday 08h30
(Acts 5:17-26; Psalm 34:2-9; John 3:16-21.)
Special intention of Mauro and Josie de Rose.
Thursday 08h30
(Acts 5:27-33; Psalm 34:2,9,17-20; John 3:31-36.)
For deceased Oblates.
Friday 17h30
(Acts 5: 34-42; Psalm 27:1,4,13-14; John 6:1-15.)
Manuel de Lima and Judith da Silva RIP.
Star of the Sea
Sunday 07h00
Saras Naicker RIP.
Wednesday 09h00
(Acts 5:17-26; Psalm 34:2-9; John 3:16-21.)
Michael Power R.I.P.
Henry Howlett R.I.P.
Friday 09h00
(Acts 5: 34-42; Psalm 27: 1,4,13-14; John 6:1-15.)
Special intention of Kim.
Synod prayer
We stand before You, Holy Spirit, as we gather together in your name. With You alone to guide us, make Yourself at home in our hearts; teach us the way we must go and how we are to pursue it. We are weak and sinful; do not let us promote disorder. Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path nor partiality influence our actions. Let us find in You our unity so that we may journey together to eternal life and not stray from the way of truth and what is right. All this we ask of You, who are at work in every place and time, in the communion with the Father and the Son, forever and ever. Amen.
Information & Notices.
A sincere thanks to all those who worked so tirelessly to ensure that our celebrations of the Easter Triduum ran smoothly in a beautifully decorated worship space.
You are bright stars, again, thank you.
Congratulations to Simeshni Pillay and Rashaad van Wyk on being received into Full Communion with the Church and to Emma-Lee Bonnin for being Confirmed at the Easter Vigil. May you all grow in wisdom and strength of faith.
You will notice that there is Holy Water in the stoops again. Please sanitise your hands prior to using the water to bless yourself.
A reminder that April 27 is a public holiday, Freedom Day:
Mass at Blessed Sacrament will be at 08h30, as usual,
and at Star of the Sea at 09h00, instead of 17h30
The new R.C.I.A. programme will commence at 19h00 on Wednesday May 11, 2022, at Blessed Sacrament. This year-long programme is of anyone wishing to become a Catholic, or as a Catholic wish to enhance the knowledge of your faith.
Lifeteen will be raffling a ‘Family Fun’ hamper, which includes a couples dinner voucher at Al Firenze, a Kids Bounce voucher and lots more fun filled family treats and items. This raffle is to raise funds for the Lifeteen Retreat this year. Tickets are R20 and will be drawn on 16th May 2022. Thank you all for your support.
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 at the bottom of all Growing Faith posts.
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 Peter and Maire on 0828 500 500 or 074 134 7335 or email durbancoordinators@helpourmarriage.org.
Adoration Chapel at the Blessed Sacrament is open, other than Mass times, from Monday
to Friday 08h00 – 16h00. Compliance with Covid protocols is ESSENTIAL.
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BIBLE READING and CONTACT LINKS
• Todays Bible reading and reflection from the Vatican.
• Parish Banking Details