Cycle C March 05/06, 2022. Divine Office 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
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday - 16h00 - 17h00 or by appointment
Star of the Sea:
Wednesday - 17h30
Friday - 09h00
Sunday - 07h00
Sacrament of Reconciliation: First Friday of the month after Mass or by appointment
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Mass times and intentions: March 05-11, 2022.
Blessed Sacrament
Saturday 17h30
Shirley Brooks RIP.
Teresa de Sousa RIP.
Barry Roberts RIP.
Sunday 09h00
Special intentions of Maria and Cruz.
In thanksgiving – Rani Appalsamy.
Johonney Maistry R.I.P.
Sunday 17h15
Dorothy Burnill RIP.
Monday 17h30
Ss Perpetua and Felicity
(Lev 19:1-2.11-18. Psalm 19:8-10.15. Matthew 25:31-46.)
Keith Craig Smith RIP.
Deceased members of the Smith family.
Tuesday 17h30
St John of God
(Isaiah 55:10-11. Psalm 34: 4-7.16-19. Matthew 6:7-15.)
Special intention of Jermaine Chettiar.
Rachelle Samuels RIP.
Wednesday 08h30
St Frances of Rome
(Jonah 3:1-10. Psalm 51:3-4.12-13.18-19. Luke 11:29-32.)
For deceased Oblates.
Thursday 08h30
(Ester 14:1.3-4.11.1.3-14. Psalm 138:1-3.7-8. Mt. 7:7-12.)
Barry Roberts RIP.
Friday 06h00
(Ezekiel 18:21-28. Psalm 130:1-8. Matthew 5:20-26.)
For all benefactors and volunteers of the parish.
17h30
For the sick and suffering.
Star of the Sea
Sunday 07h00
Special intention of Mbali Mkize.
Tusani Mkize RIP.
Ben Ngubane RIP.
For deceased members of the Deeb and Rezek Families.
Fr. J.B. Ngubane O.M.I. RIP.
John Batchelor RIP.
Wednesday 17h30
St Frances of Rome
(Jonah 3:1-10. Psalm 51:3-4.12-13.18-19. Luke 11:29-32.)
In thanksgiving – Herbie Moonilal.
Michael Power R.I.P.
Henry Howlett R.I.P.
Friday 09h00
(Ezekiel 18:21-28. Psalm 130:1-8. Matthew 5:20-26.)
Special intention of Kim
A special intention.
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 of the Father and the Son, forever and ever. Amen.
Information & Notices.
N.B. While in the church, please ensure that face masks are worn correctly, covering both nose and mouth. This is an act of consideration for others, as well as protection for yourself.
During the season of Lent, Stations of the Cross will be prayed after the 17h30 Mass on Wednesdays at Star of the Sea and after the 17h30 Mass on Fridays at Blessed Sacrament.
The dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass given at the start of the Covid lockdown period has now been lifted. The Faithful are strongly encouraged to resume their obligation to attend Sunday Mass and holy days of obligation.
As from next weekend, March 12/13, 2022, the presentation of live-streamed Masses from Blessed Sacrament will be terminated in compliance with a directive from the Chancery.
Children’s Mass/Liturgy will resume at the 9am Sunday Mass next weekend 13/03/22. Please bring your pre-schoolers to the classroom before Mass. Star of the Sea will resume soon.
During Lent a second collection with be taken at all weekend Masses for the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Lenten Appeal. EFT’s can be made into their account: Lenten Appeal, FNB 250655, account no 62046901981.
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 send an email to 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