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21st SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME – YEAR B – 21/22 August 2021
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS:
Saturday 21 Aug
BS 17h30
Special intention of Desiree Jack.
and of Barbara Gill (Guild of our Lady).
Sunday 22 Aug
SOTS 07h00
Quinton Addison R.I.P.
Pat Gowans R.I.P.
BS 09H00
Special intention of Maria, Cruz
and Nicolina Demain.
BS 17h15
Special intention of Pope Francis
and for Carlo Teixeira.
Monday 23 Aug
BS 17h30
Francisco P. da Silva R.I.P.
João and Conceicão Mendes R.I.P.
Tuesday 24 Aug
BS 17h30
Special intention of Jermaine Chettair
Special intention to Padre Pio.
E. Bruce and Ernie Grant R.I.P.
Deceased members of the Du Trevou family.
Wednesday 25 Aug
BS 08h30
CWL Ladies intentions.
Andrew Coombes R.I.P.
SOTS 17h30
Michael Power and Henry Howlett R.I.P.
Thursday 26 Aug
BS 08h30
Special intention of Father James.
Thanksgiving to our Lady of Grace.
Friday 27 Aug
SOTS 09h00
Special intention for Kim.
For doctors, nurses and health care workers.
BS 17h30
Manuel de Lima and Judith da Silva R.I.P.
Julia and Francisco Dias R.I.P.
Marriages: An appointment with parish clergy 6 months prior to the marriage. Couples must be registered & active members of the Parish for at least 6 months.
Engaged Encounter : All couples planning to marry should contact the team on or dbninfo@engagedencounter.co.za
prior to meeting with Father James.
Funerals: See the parish clergy first before any arrangements are made with the undertaker.
Baptisms: 10h30 Sunday – by appointment only.
Confessions: By appointment or 16h00 to 17h00 Saturdays at Blessed Sacrament.
09h30 1st Friday of the month at Star of the Sea.
Retrouvaille is for marriages that are hurting. Contact Peter & Maire (in confidence) on 0828 500 500 or 5017@helpourmarriage.org or www.helpourmarriage.com
Adoration Chapel: Because of Covid restrictions the Adoration chapel is closed until further notice.
NOTICES:
CONDOLENCES to Raj Maistry and family on the recent death of Raj’s father; to Maria and Tony de Araujo on the death of their grandson; to the Appalsamy family on the death of Rani’s sister; to the Mulgrew family on the death of Trish’s mother.
AS THE NUMBER OF COVID-19 cases escalates in our Province, we are conscience-bound as individuals and as Church to follow the suggested means to the utmost of our ability to limit the spread of this virus. Wear masks, wash your hands regularly, maintain social-distancing and avail yourselves of the vaccination. Misinformation about the vaccine abounds, it is better to have the prevention than to struggle to find a cure.
Just a reminder that CATECHISM CLASSES are ongoing online. Please ensure that your young people attend these online classes so as to keep up to date with the information given; particularly those wishing to make their First Confession and receive their First Communion later this year and Confirmation next year. Attendance is a non-negotiable.
THE GUILD OF OUR LADY OF MERCY, and those who have benefitted from her magnanimity, thank Barbara Gill for sharing her talents and time. Though no longer able to make up to 30 little dresses a month, now, at the age of 92, has gifted some 1009 knitted ‘beanies’ for the less fortunate.
THANKS FROM FR. DERRICK To Father James and all the parishioners for your prayers, wishes and gifts. God bless you for your support and gifts.
THE YEAR OF THE EUCHARIST In celebration of the Year of the Eucharist, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed in the church at Blessed Sacrament every Friday afternoon from 16h00–17h00 (with the exception of public holidays) until September 10, 2021.
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.
CORONA VIRUS PRAYER.
Lord Jesus Christ, during your earthly ministry, at your command, the sick were made well. Come to our aid now in the midst of the global pandemic, that we may experience your healing love.
Give leaders of nations and communities the foresight to act with charity and true concern for the well-being of the people they are meant to serve. Give them the wisdom to invest in long-term solutions that will help prepare for or prevent future outbreaks.
Grant health, strength and courage to doctors, nurses and all healthcare workers, and to all peoples the grace to respect the measures suggested that may curtail the spread of this virus. We ask this in your Holy name. Amen.
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DAILY MASS AND BIBLE READING LINKS
• Online Daily Mass (Daily TV Mass, Bryanston Catholic Church).
• Todays Bible reading and reflection from the Vatican.
• Parish Banking Details
• Blessed Sacrament’s Sunday Mass will be shared on Sunday.