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International Chef’s Evening: Many thanks to all who worked so hard to make May 4, Friday evening so enjoyable.
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The Parish Census has not be done for 5 years and we appeal to all parishioners not registered to complete the registration form which can be found on either entrances to the church and return to the files provided.
Anyone over 18 years of age is required to complete their own registration form. You can also complete the form online by clicking here.
If any contact details (i.e. new address, email, new births, those left home of registered parishioners), have changed, please either email or phone the parish.
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Tea Duties – 20/5: Isaks/Jacobs/Manyundwa/Mungwari, 27/5: Corbello/Munikwa/Dzatasi 3/6: No tea 10/6: Cerfontyne/Rowan/Tilney 17/6: Hosking/Heins 24/6: Donnelly/Hendricks/Nkosi
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Games Group
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Scrabble, cards (not bridge)? – Anyone interested in forming a games group once a week please contact Margaret Peppler via the Parish Office.
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Folk Group
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We are looking for new members. Please contact Brian Goemans on 021 715 6809.
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News from the Archdiocese of Cape Town
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Catch up on news from the Archdiocese of Cape Town by clicking here. |
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NEW PARISHIONERS!
Welcome to our parish family!
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Please register with the parish in one of the ways below:
Form: Complete a registration form at the back of the church.
Online: Register online by clicking here
Please also let us know of any changes to your information.
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Care Group
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If anyone is in need please contact Patricia Waight through the Parish Office.
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Bulletin or Website updates
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Bulletin updates: Please submit updates for the bulletin by Thursday 10:00 am
Website updates: We would like to make our website a vibrant resource for the community with contributions from parishioners of news, opinion, events and happenings, and updates. Please contact Karen on 076 970 1153 or at
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FAITH NEWS AND ACTIVITIES
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New Sunday Missals
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The new Sunday Missals have arrived and will be available from the office Monday to Friday, 8.30 – 12.30.
Cash & Carry only - R210 each (cheque can be made out to the Catholic Church Constantia) or cash (please bring the correct amount) no eft’s and no phone orders. Limited stocks available.
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We want EWTN!!
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Dstv currently airs the US Catholic television channel EWTN on the Multichoice bouquet in Africa, but has chosen not to air it in Southern Africa. Multichoice have been contacted and their response was that if nobody expresses an interest they won’t consider including EWTN in their Southern African bouquet. However, if more people raised an objection, they would consider airing it. Readers can email Multichoice directly at
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Norman Servais of Awestruck also has a Facebook page where people can add to the petition (http://on.fb.me/GAexDa).
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Parenting Skills Programme
April 12 - May 31 (8 weeks)
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Find out more by clicking here.
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Baptisms
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Take place the third Sunday of every month. Next Baptisms will take place on Sunday May 20. Contact Deacon Richard via the parish office.
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Archdiocese of Cape Town
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Click here to find out more about facilities porvided by the Archdiocese:
- Archdiocesan Library, housed at the Chancery. Open on the first Saturday of each month from 10.00 – 12.00.
- Theoogy courses - every Wednesday at 7:00 - 9:00 pm at the Cahncery. Cost is R10.00 per session.
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Marriage Preparation Sessions
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To commence shortly, if anyone is intending on getting married sometime this year, please make contact with Deacon Richard 021 794 5922 and Anne-Marie Goemans 073 175 7125 as soon as possible.
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CLASSIFIED ADS, APPEALS AND FUND RAISING
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Altar Flowers
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To mark a special occasion i.e an anniversary or celebration, parishioners may like to make a contribution towards the flower arrangements for that week. For further information please call Yvonne Kapp on 021 701 0169.
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Special Collection
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On May 26/27, Priest’s Medical Fund. With your gift you will be able to help priests who are sick and to give them support when they are weak. Thank you again for your generousity – Archbishop Stephen Brislin.
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We are appealing for used cards to be donated.
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CLASSIFIED
See this page for
ITEMS wanted and for sale
ACCOMMODATION
EMPLOYMENT
VOLUNTEERING
APPEALS
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Most recent ads are below but please go to CLASSIFIED page for details
- Male parishioner looking for clerical work
- Westlake United Church are looking for volunteers to help transport carers.
- Lift needed to Sunday 9:00 am Mass by Rose Pereira. Please contact office if you can help.
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Adult Education (RCIA)
Every Wednesday
@ 7:30 - 8:30 pm
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Topic this week (May 23): Apostolic Succession & Infallibility.
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Annual Life in the Spirit Seminar
May 18 - 26
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You are invited to the Annual Life in the Sprit Seminar held in preparation of the Pentecost celebration. ▪ 18th: Archbishop Stephen Brislin ▪ 19th: Fr Hugh OConnor ▪ 20th: Fr Raphael Thomas ▪ 21st: Fr Ralph De Hahn ▪ 22nd: Fr Paul Taylor ▪ 23rd: Fr Andrew Cox ▪ 24th: Fr Brandon West ▪ 25th: Fr Ivanhoe Allies ▪ 26th: Fr Ivanhoe Allies, Fr Emmanuel Siljeur, Fr Peter-John Pearson.
“Fill us with your Love” All details can be found on the notice board.
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International Nurses Day
Saturday, May 19
@ 10:00 am
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In celebration of International Nurses Day, and to give thanks for all those involved in the ministry of nursing, healing and caring in our Archdiocese, Archbishop Brislin will celebrate Mass in the Holy Name church in Observatory. This celebration will include a “Blessing of hands”. Everyone interested is invited to attend – especially Catholic Nurses and Health Care Workers.
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Pastoral Constitution of the Church in the Modern World
Saturday, May 19
@ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
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The C.P.L.O. Fr. Peter-John Pearson will give an overview of this document at St. Joseph’s Home Montana. All are welcome to come and hear and ask questions about this document of Vatican II.
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Baptisms
Sunday, May 20
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Baptisms will take place on Sunday May 20. Please contact Deacon Richard.
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Prayer Vigil for Life
Saturday, May 26
@ 9:30 - 11:30 am
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Salesians Institute Chapel, Cnr Somerset Rd & Chappini St, Green Point, led by Rev Fr Telford Bray.
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Contemplative Outreach
Saturday, June 2
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Centering Prayer Day of Renewal, Christ Church, Constantia, details on the notice board.
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Natural Family Planning Workshop
Saturday, June 2
@ 10:30 - 12:30
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The Domestic Church office will be having a workshop on Natural Family Planning entitled “…the two become one flesh” Venue Chancery, RSVP by 30th May.
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