COMMUNITY NEWS.
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| A very special THANKS! |
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THANK YOU Father Babychan and Father de Hahn for celebrating Mass with us in Father Andrew’s absence. You were most welcome in our parish and we send you our blessings and prayers in appreciation.
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| Welcome back Father Andrew! We hope you had a wonderful and restful holiday! |
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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 and return it to the office, or put it into the collection plate.
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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Mothers' Group
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Will be meeting on the first Saturday of every month with young children from 3:00 - 4.30 pm. Where possible the venue will be the Schoenstatt Shrine and playground. Find out more about the Mothers' Group. Their first meeting will be Saturday February 4, at 3:00 - 4.30pm at the Schoenstatt Shrine.
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Moms and Tots Group
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Anyone interested in starting/joining should contact Cathy Curran through the Parish Office.
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Tea Duties – 5th Feb: Brodner/Saporetti/Needham, 12th Feb: Martinez/vanZyl/Gorgulho, 19th Feb: Parish Picnic – no tea, 26th Feb: Corbello/Munikwa/Dzatasi.
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January winners:- 1st Prize R1000 – Kathy Finch, 2nd Prize R750 – Colleen Simpson, 3rd Prize R500 – Vincent Modena. Congratulations, prizes can be collected from the 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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Hope and Joy
Daily SMS
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Details to subscribe to a daily SMS service, can be found on the notice board.
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Baptisms
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Take place the third Sunday of every month.
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Archdiocesan Library
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Archdiocesan Library, housed at the Chancery, is open on the first Saturday of each month from 10.00 – 12.00.
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Lenten Ecclesia – will begin the week beginning Monday 20th February. If there is any parishioner who still wishes to be part of a Group could they please call John Burke on 082 847 5598. As we were a Pilot Parish and have already completed Season One, so this Lenten season we will be doing sessions on the Nature of the Church while the Archdiocese does Season One.
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Catechism
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All Catechism classes have resumed. Please click here for more information, including timetables.
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Confirmation Classes
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This year our confirmation class will begin with a twelve week program called “Theology of the Body for Teens: High School Edition”. Fore more information, please click here.
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Sunday School teachers needed
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We are thrilled that two new parishioners have answered our appeal for Sunday School teachers!! Thank you, thank you! We have so many children attending now, so the more teachers we have, the easier the schedule will be for everyone. Lesson plans and activities are provided. Please contact Zoé Needham on 083 2773 000 or 021 712 3847, if you can help.
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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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CLASSIFIED
See this page for
ITEMS wanted and for sale
ACCOMMODATION
EMPLOYMENT
VOLUNTEERING
APPEALS
and more...
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Latest ads include (see CLASSIFIED page for details)
- Wheelchair for sale.
- Catholic Counselling Service – offered by Suzanne Duncan, a member of the community of the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary
- Rent a Bedouin tent at bargain prices
- Looking for a domestic or gardener with excellent references?
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| Phoenix Burns Project |
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A letter of thanks on the notice board, for the wonderful and large donation of soft toys for ‘Bear with your Rehab’ project.
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| Shoes |
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With the start of the year school shoes are very much needed if you can help they can be left in the foyer of the church or delivered to the office any morning.
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Buckets of Love - Catholic Welfare Develoment
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We would like to express our thanks and appreciation for your generous support, 8049 buckets were distributed to as far afield as Vredendal where people are really suffering because of unemployment. We wish you could have seen their appreciation – Best wishes for a Blessed 2012.
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Mothers' Group
Saturday, Feb 4
@ 3:00 - 4:30 pm
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Our first meeting will be on Saturday, Feb 4 at the Schoenstatt Shrine.
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Opera in the Convent Garden
Sunday, Feb 5
@ 3:00 pm
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Opera in the Convent Garden at Springfield Gardens. Contact Pat Danford on 082 781 1708 for tickets.
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Feast of The Flight into Egypt
Sunday, Feb 5
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THE FLIGHT INTO EGYPT – PATRONAL FEAST OF CAPE TOWN AND PORT ELIZABETH.
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Family Activities - Hike
Sunday, Feb 5
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Please register your interest with Brian Goemans on 021 715 6809
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Parish Pastoral Council
Monday, Feb 6
@ 6:45 pm
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Parish Pastoral Council Meeting
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Adult Education classes (RCIA)
Wednesday, Feb 8
@ 7:30 pm
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Fr Andrew’s adult instruction class is at 7.30pm on Wednesday 8th. The video “A Total Gift of Self” will be viewed, which covers an overview of natural family planning methods, effectiveness and a vision for life and love. There will also be an opportunity for those tough questions.
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Fundraiser for Babies at Nazareth House
Friday, Feb 10
@ 7:00 pm
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Rockabye Baby Benefit Concert, Fairhill, next to Steenberg Golf Estate, SAFE PARKING.
- Music: Top Rock Bands/Arno Carstens/Visiting International Rockstars –
- Mexican Food: Prepared by Top Chef
- Top Sports Figures/Top Socialite Event
- Small Exclusive Wine Auction.
- Dress: Glam Rock.
- Tickets at Computicket.
- Enquiries: Lottie Poland 082 898 9319/021 794 2235.
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Ministry training - Proclaimers of the Word
Saturday, Jan 28 and Feb 11
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Archdiocese of Cape Town – Centre for Pastoral Development:- Ministry training: Proclaimers of the Word: 28th Jan/11th Feb.
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Day for the Sick, Aged and Disabled
Sunday, Feb 12
@ 10:00 am
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Schoenstatt Training Centre. Please confirm by Sunday 5th February if you will be attending – 021 794 3132.
Details on the notice board.
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Family Activities - Family Camp
March 10/11
@ 10:00 am
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Please register your interest with Brian Goemans on 021 715 6809
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