Cycle C February 19/20, 2022. Divine Office 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
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: February 19 – 25, 2022.
Blessed Sacrament
Saturday 17h30
Special intention of Fr. Andrew Knott OMI.
Sunday 09h00
Special intentions of Maria and Cruz.
Johonney Maistry R.I.P.
Thomas Mezher RIP.
Loraine Safey RIP.
Sunday 17h15
Special intention of Fr. Andrew Knott OMI.
Fred Butt RIP.
Monday 17h30
St. Peter Damian
(James 3:13-18;
Psalm 19:8-10,15;
Mark 9:14-29)
Alex and Alec McAlery RIP.
P.J. Froes RIP
Tuesday 17h30
The Chair of St. Peter
(1 Peter 5:1-4;
Psalm 23:1-6;
Mark 16:13-19)
Special intention of Jermaine Chettiar.
For the souls in purgatory.
Wednesday 08h30
St. Polycarp
(James 4:13-17;
Psalm 49:2-3.6-11;
Mark 9:38-40)
Special intention of Fr. Andrew Knott OMI.
Sandy Smith RIP.
Thursday 08h30
(James 5:1-6;
Psalm 49:14-20;
Mark 9:41-50)
Special intentions of 3 Ladies.
Special intention of Fr. Andrew Knott OMI.
Friday 17h30
(James 5:9-12;
Psalm 103:1-4.8-9.11-12;
Mark 10:1-12)
Special intention of Fr. Andrew Knott OMI.
Star of the Sea
Sunday 07h00
Special intentions of Laraine and Owen Deeb.
Jessie and Gerald Reynolds RIP.
Patricia and William Ric-Hansen RIP.
Wednesday 17h30
St. Polycarp
(James 4:13-17;
Psalm 49:2-3.6-11;
Mark 9:38-40)
Michael Power R.I.P.
Henry Howlett R.I.P.
Friday 09h00
(James 5:9-12;
Psalm 103:1-4.8-9.11-12;
Mark 10:1-12)
Special intention of Kim and 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.
Condolences to the family and friends of Don Taylor who died recently. May God have mercy on his soul and may he rest in peace.
Mass Managers are needed at both the Star of the Sea and Blessed Sacrament communities, as well as Proclaimers of the Word and Sacristans for both communities for weekends and during the week. Please contact Fr. James if you are willing and able to commit to these valued ministries. Training will be provided.
Ash Wednesday, March 02, marks the beginning of the Season of Lent, a time of penance and preparation for Easter. Masses on Ash Wednesday will be:
Blessed Sacrament: 06h00, 08h30, 18h00
Star of the Sea: 17h30
Every Friday during Lent, Mass will be celebrated at 06h00 at Blessed Sacrament.
Women’s World Day of Prayer this year will be held at Blessed Sacrament on Friday, March 04 from 10h00. Contact details to follow.
Domestic worker, who has worked for parishioner for 33 years, is looking employment for Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please contact Francine de Fleuriot 0833014504.
Emmanuel Cathedral, the Mother church of our Archdiocese is in need of repairs and maintenance. This is owing to the age of the building (built between 1902 & 1903) and damage caused by vandals and thieves. The Administrator of the Cathedral is requesting on annual donation of R2,500.00 from 400 people within the Archdiocese. For those who are able to assist, please send an email to Fr. Sabelo Mkhize, administrator@emmanuelcathedral.org.za or finance@emmanuelcathedral.org.za Banking details are: Archdiocese of Durban -Our Cathedral Eyethu, Nedbank; Savings, account no: 9022431209, branch code 198765.
Mass stipends: For decades the Faithful have requested having Masses celebrated for various needs of themselves or for their loved ones. Parishioners are encouraged to continue this practice. The Mass stipend of R40.00 per Mass traditionally goes towards the daily sustenance of the priests.
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 22 14 26. 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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DAILY MASS AND BIBLE READING LINKS
• Online Daily Mass (Daily TV Mass, Bryanston Catholic Church).
• Blessed Sacrament’s Sunday Mass will be shared on YouTube and via this link.
• Todays Bible reading and reflection from the Vatican.
• Parish Banking Details
• Online Mass Booking Form