1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT - YEAR B – 28/29 NOVEMBER 2020
SUNDAY MASS AND CATHOLIC LINK:
YouTube Link: Will be shared on Sunday
Catholic Link: Download
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS:
Saturday 28 Nov
BS 17h30 For deceased family and friends.
Silvio Coppola R.I.P.
Floro and Ester Jili R.I.P.
Sunday 29 Nov
SOTS 07h00 Deceased members of the Deeb and Rezek Families.
For deceased family and friends.
BS 09h00 Special intention for Cruz and Maria.
Kelly Dalgleish R.I.P.
For deceased family and friends.
BS 17h15 William and Edmund Jili R.I.P.
For deceased family and friends.
Monday 30 Nov
BS 17h30 Robyn Starke R.I.P.
Jeremy and Wesley Grant and family R.I.P.
For deceased family and friends.
Tuesday 01 Dec
BS 17h30 Aubrey von der Decken R.I.P.
Robert Bonnin R.I.P.
Wednesday 02 Dec
BS 08h30 For the sick of the parish.
Mary and Daisy Coughlan R.I.P.
SOTS 17h30 Michael Power and Henry Howlett R.I.P.
For the souls in purgatory
Thursday 03 Dec
BS 08h30 Kyle Hodnett birthday wishes.
Barry Roberts R.I.P.
Henry Sardinha R.I.P.
Friday 04 Dec
SOTS 09h00 Special intention for Kim.
BS 17h30 Jimmy Law R.I.P.
For the souls in purgatory.
Marriages: Appointments 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 for all couples planning to marry contact Laureen Confait on dbnbookings@engagedencounter.co.za
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 500500 or durban@retrouvaille.co.za or www.helpourmarriage.com
Adoration Chapel: The Adoration chapel is closed until further notice.
NOTICES:
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 12, 2021.
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE APPEAL For the last few years the CWL have entertained and held a Christmas party for the children at St. John Vianney place of safety and Dalton crèche. Due to Covid, funds are restricted, therefore they are appealing to Parishioners to assist with monetary donations to buy gifts and party packs. Banking details: CWL Virigina, Standard Bank, acc. no: 043660193.
CATECHISM 2021. We are looking for an enthusiastic Catechism teacher for our Grade 1 class next year. Even if you have no experience, we will train you. Please contact Deacon Mike 0823715547 if you are interested in this exciting and rewarding ministry.
MARRIAGE HELP Retrouvaille has helped tens of thousands of couples at all stages of disillusionment in their marriage. This program can help you too, for confidential information please contact Peter and Maire 082 850 0500/ 074 134 7335.
PARISH 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, or Zapper.
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 spread of the corona virus, 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 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