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TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY ACT
On 1 February 1997 the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act was passed by the Sout African Parliament. Since then, many thousands of unborn children have been killed - their dignity and humanity seemingly counting for nothing. To mark this anniversary, and to pray for a change of heart on the part of all who apparently disregard the rights of unborn children, Holy Mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s Cathedral (corner of Roeland and Plein Streets) on Tuesday, 31st January 2012 at 13h10. ALL WELCOME (Hosted by the SACBC Parliamentary Liaison Office Tel: 461-1417 / Email:
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POLICE DAY: Together with the bishops on the Administration Board of the SA Catholic Bishops' Conference, the SACBC Justice and Peace Department encourages all parishes to commemorate Police Day on Sunday 29 January, by celebrating it together with the South Africa Police Service (SAPS). See also http://www.sacbc.org.za/police-day/
Does anyone have a wooden jungle gym to donate to the parish?
The SOUTHERN CROSS is available in the church porch at R5.50 a copy.
HEADLINES this week: 1. Catholic ethos in education. 2. Positive upbringing, positive sounds – Zolani Mahola of Freshlyground. 3. Tradition: How Vatican II was conservative.
4. Fr Ron Rolheiser: Purity of heart and intention. THIS WEEK’S EDITORIAL: The Catholic School.
CATECHISM CLASSES: These begin on Tuesday 31 January. Registration forms will be available in the church porch next weekend. Parents are reminded that there is a registration fee of R150.00 per child (not family). This is necessary because of the new text books for the Catechetical Series we are going to use. Catechetical co-ordinator: Joy Carkeek: 021 797 5824 or 083 675 8515
2012 – CATECHISM SCHEDULE (subject to change)
GRADE DAY & TIME VENUE TEACHER
GRADE 1 Tuesday: 4.00 – 4.45pm Meagher Room Jenny Riches
GRADE 2 Tuesday: 4.00 – 4.45pm Morris Room Sarah Brookes
GRADE 3 Tuesday: 4.45 – 5.30pm Kelly Room Christie Garson
GRADE 4 Tuesday: 4.45 – 5.30pm Gill Room Claudia Farrugia
GRADE 5 Tuesday: 4.45 – 5.30pm Hall Cheryl Gleeson-Baird
GRADE 6 Tuesday: 4.45 – 5.30pm Griffith Room Candice Critien
GRADE 7 Tuesday: 4.45 – 5.30pm Ruffell Room Rosemary Davis
GRADE 11 Thursday: 6.45 – 7.30pm Ruffell Room Fr Harrie Hovers (Confirmation Class)
BAPTISM INSTRUCTION: Sunday 29th January, after the 9am mass.
BAPTISMS: Sunday 5th February, after the 9am mass.
JOURNEY TO THE HEART OF THE FAITH
featuring Fr Robert Barron’s internationally acclaimed
‘Catholicism 2011’ project.
Join the St Michael’s community for a SAMPLE EVENING
of our 6-week ECCLESIA SERIES.
Thursday 16 February at 7.30 pm in the Hall.
CATHOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE: The CWL will host a PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION to honour what we have done in the past and the way forward for St Michael's CWL, on Wednesday 8th February at 7pm in the Kelly Room. We invite all women of the parish to join us for cheese and wine. We have a wellspring of strengths, talents and abilities, so do come and share. Please write your name on the list on the board in the porch if you would like to come. We very much look forward to meeting you.
The next MORNING MARKET will be on Sunday 5th February from 7.30am till 11.00am, in the Hall. Do stop by for a cup of tea or coffee and see what is on offer at the stalls!
There will be a LIBRARY TABLE at the Morning Market. Theme: autobiographies, biographies, memoires and new books. Book of the Month: One-stop Bible Atlas, by Nick Page.
OPERA IN A CONVENT GARDEN – This popular annual event takes place on Sunday 5 February at 5.00pm, at Springfield Convent School, St John's Road, Wynberg. Hydrangeas and roses, glorious opera and Aviva Pelham complete the spectacular picnic concert of opera and song. Adults: R100, scholars: R20. Bookings: 021 797-9637 ext 200 or 076-696-4630.
GENESIS PLUS will be hosting a Fun Family Get Together after the 9am mass on Sunday 12th February in Fr Harrie’s garden. Please bring your picnic blankets. For kids there will be a jumping castle and a face-painting corner. On sale will be bacon and egg rolls - R20 each but buy 2 get 1 free! - as well as tea, coffee and juices at R5 each, and baked goodies at R5. ALL WELCOME!!
PANCAKE EVENING - Shrove Tuesday, 21st February
Yes! Our “Pancake Evening” is just around the corner!!! Lists for volunteers are now up in the church porch.
GETTING MARRIED BETWEEN NOW AND AUGUST?
Please contact the parish office (021 686-8708) for an appointment with Father Harrie, Deacon Les or Deacon Tony. A MINI MARRIAGE COURSE (done in conjunction with 'Prepare') will take place over 3 consecutive Mondays in February – on the 6th, 13th and 20th Feb at 7.00pm in the Ruffell Room. To enroll, or more info, please speak to one of the parish clergy.
BOOKSHOP NEWS
2012 diaries and calendars are available in the Bookshop in the church porch. The Worldwide Liturgical Calendar, and the Pontifical Mission Society's Calendar are both selling at R15.00 each.
ADORATION CHAPEL Coordinator: Pam Haddad on 021 683 1542 or 083 300 0515.
THURSDAY MORNING PRAYER GROUP: Contact Frances Smith 082 875 1880.
LIFETEEN resumes on Sunday 29th January.
The WEDNESDAY PRAYER GROUP will resume on Wednesday 31 January (after the 9.30 am Mass).
There will be no New Parishioners Table during January, and the CARE GROUP will not be serving tea and coffee during January.
CRECHE: We run a crèche for children 0-3 years of age during the Sunday 9am mass, in the Gill Room in the parish centre. This allows you as parents a bit of quiet time during the Sunday Service, and it's also a great way for the children to get to know one another at a young age. We work on a rotational roster system of parents. If you are interested then bring your little one/s along to the Gill Room, or contact Sean Keyseron:
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 ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
GROCERIES: Our ladies are on duty in the church porch at all weekend masses to take donations towards groceries which are distributed by the Rondebosch SVP volunteers. CLOTHING: Please consider donating your old clothes and shoes for men, women and children to the SVP Society. Please bring them to the Parish Office. Thank you.
Donations of Wool for NOAH: NOAH coordinates fourteen Catholic-based Neighbourhood Old Age Homes in Khayelitsha and Woodstock. We are always looking for donations of wool for our elderly who knit various items. Contact Ian Veary or Bea Jordan on 021 447 6334 (and see www.noah.org.za for more information).
The SECOND HAND ROSE stall, held at the Morning Market on the first Sunday of each month, needs clothes and shoes in good condition for men, women and children. Please bring any donations to the parish office. Proceeds go towards blankets for the poor.
BLANKETS: We ask for donations of R50.00 (or any amount) for blankets after Mass every weekend throughout the winter, but such donations are welcome at any time of year! The blankets are given to the SVP Society and to other areas of need.
NEW ORDER OF THE MASS: There are 15-page Order of the Mass booklets in the pews – please do not remove them from the church. A more comprehensive 80-page Order of the Mass booklet is available in the bookshop in the church porch at R15 per copy.
Conference on Climate Change. Click here to read the pastoral letter of the Catholic Bishops of Southern Africa on the occasion of the U.N. COP 17 Conference in Durban. Copies of this letter are available in the Church Porch. Some suggestions to parishes, communities and organizations are included, e.g. reduce greenhouse gas emissions, grow vegetables & crops organically and share this food with hungry and malnourished in our midst.
A Pastoral Letter on the Holy Eucharist. - Click here to see the Archbishop's November 2011 letter.
Last Word from the parish Justice & Peace Group
The rich...are to be rich in good works, to be generous and willing to share - 1 Timothy 6: 18.
PRAYER TO ST MICHAEL
Saint Michael the Archangel,
Defend us in battle
Be our protection against the
wickedness and snares of the devil;
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
And do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host;
By the power of God, thrust into hell
Satan and all evil spirits
Who wander through the world
For the ruin of souls. AMEN. |
