Parish of Our Lady of Fatima

159 Kenneth Kaunda Rd, Durban North, 4051 Tel: 031 563 5554 Fax: 031 563 4684 E-Mail: admin@fatima.org.za Website: In Development Facebook: www.facebook.com/FatimaParishDurban/

Parish Priest: Fr Justin Stirton

9th

June 2019 Pentecost Sunday Year C Missal References Page 776 (old), 858 (new) Next Sunday’s Scripture Page 782 (old), 863 (new) Next Sunday Trinity Sunday – Year C

Feasts of the Week Monday Our Lady, Mother of the Church Tuesday St Barnabas Wednesday St Onophrius Thursday St Anthony of Padua

Entrance Antiphon The Spirit of the Lord has filled the whole world and that which contains all things understands what is said, alleluia.

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 104

Lord, send forth your Spirit, And renew the face of the earth.

Bless the Lord, O my soul! O Lord my God, how great you are. How many are your works, O Lord! The earth is full of your creatures.

You take away their breath, they die, returning to the dust from which they came. You send forth your spirit, and they are created, and you renew the face of the earth.

May the glory of the Lord last forever! May the Lord rejoice in his works! May my thoughts be pleasing to him. I will rejoice in the Lord.

Lord, send forth your Spirit, And renew the face of the earth.

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, Alleluia Come, O Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful; and kindle in them the fire of your love. Alleluia.

Communion Antiphon They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke of the marvels of God, alleluia.

This Week’s Diary

Monday Mass 9.00am Finance Committee Meeting 5.45pm

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Meeting 7.00pm

Tuesday Fr Justin’s day of rest Gospel Sharing 9.15am

Wednesday Mass 7.00am Adoration and Benediction 5.00pm – 6.00pm

Mass 6.00pm

RCIA 2020 (Come and See) 7.00pm

Thursday Men’s Prayer Group 5.00am – 6.00am Mass 6.30am

Rosary: Marian Garden (102nd Anniversary of 2nd Apparition) 10.00am

Marriage Enrichment Session 7.00pm

Friday Mass 6.30am School Mass (Grades 8-12) 7.45am

Saturday Mass 8.00am Confessions 11.00am & 4.30pm

Wedding Service: Kyle Borain and Andrea Mellon 2.00pm

Sunday Sunday Masses 7.00am, 9.00am & 5.15pm

Please pray for the Sick, especially Parishioners Anthea Jack; Sr Catherina; Cameron Smith; Joy Lees; Jenny Ducray; May Dormehl; Maryse Bowman; Gladys Cole; Roger & Lynne Brouard; Randy Tryon; Gordon Urquhart; Caron Martins; Milly van Gogh; Teresa Latouf; Daphne Rahmer; Elsa Pearton; Gladys Meyer; Gerrit Snyders.

Pierette Lenferna; Sandra Teodosio; Daniel Singery; Verna Cavanagh; Pat Sturgess Mervin Moonsamy; Hannah Donaldson; Edmond Gaud; Jean Leclezio; Jabu Ntuli; Stella Gomes; Leigh Went; Debbie Macpherson; Adrienne Paul; Amanda Ngongoma; Maria Teodosio.

Monique Saint-George; Bernie Patterson; Rosanne Maharajh; Carol Urquhart; Treven Heera; Maria Dus;; John Haswell; Peggy du Plessis; Jenni Johnson; Ron Akal; Jan Huiskamp; Margaret Beechey Eileen Chapson; Shirley Kuzmanich; Eddie De Freitas.

Relatives

Tris Tillard’s sister; Jo James’ nephew, granddaughter & son; Louise Kin’s sister; Maryse Bowman’s nieces; Alma Osborn’s grandson; Annette Hoyer’s parents; Hugh Elliott; Heather Rorick; Stuart McGregor; Sharon Ellis’ sister; Margaret Beechey’s mother; Marjorie Mawbey’s niece; Maude Quenet; Nancy Chettiar’s sister; John Bremner’s nephew; Candice Houseman & Tracy Mendonidis’ mother; Denise Irvine’s daughter; Maryse Wardell’s mother; Ann Appelgren’s husband & sister; Peter Squires; Anna Kalinowska’s mother; Hendrika Brock; Irene Helsdon’s niece; Titi Pitso’s brother; Tottie Bremner’s nephew.

Lynne Tillard’s brother; Norlie McDonogh’s sister-in-law & brother; Elsa Pearton’s granddaughter & son Michael; Lyn Campbell’s mother; Mary Ann Salvage’s 4 brothers; Michelle Lock’s father; Claire Booth’s brother; Theresa Hoogewerf’s aunts, sister & cousin; Ruth Florence’s mother; May Dormehl’s brother-in-law & daughter; Rita Abraham’s sister; June Tatchell’s mother; Brenda Bennison; Fr Des brother & nephew; Peggy du Plessis’ brother, sister & daughter-in-law; Fergus McDonnell; Ben Morasutti’s son Jo; James White.

Janice Cottingham’s brother; Jean & Pauline Leclezio’s son & daughter-in-law; Nomusa Mkhwanazi’s brother; Michael Quarsingh’s brother; Duncan Miller’s father; Bronwyn Murgatroyd’s mother & son; Mark McCall’s nephew; Terry Beechey’s brother; Maureen Pistorius; Lisa Grant’s father; Rory McDonogh’s niece; Eleanor Scott’s husband; Marie Claude Maujean’s grandson Luc; Maureen Hutton’s son & grandson; Jack Garbutt’s son-in-law; Marcia Swanson’s mother.

HOSPITAL CARE Please advise the parish office if you or a family member will be going to hospital so that we can provide pastoral care.

The Southern Cross Catholic Newspaper is available in the Baptistry for R12.00

Baptism congratulations to Finn Widdows (son of Craig and Christine) and Ava

Wynne (daughter of Aaron and Celene). Welcome to the family!

RCIA – Pentecost Celebration Bernalee Daniels, Thembelihle Ngcobo, Kaylee van der Westhuizen, Lea-Anne Clayton and

Alexia Robert were received into the full communion of the Catholic Church at Easter. Under

the leadership and guidance of Irene Helsdon they have now completed the period of

Mystagogia – deepening their understanding of the mysteries of our faith. On this Feast of

Pentecost, they will be commissioned to go out and give witness to their faith, by acts of

charity and by fellowship and discipleship. Let us offer them our fullest support and

encouragement. After the 9.00 a.m. Mass today all are invited to tea, with eats, in the hall, to

express our thanks to Irene for leading the RCIA process over many years.

Come and See There will be another Come and See evening this Wednesday 12 June at 7

pm for anyone who is considering becoming a Catholic and would like to

find out what the journey entails. The evening is also for baptised Catholics

who have not been confirmed and for anyone interested in being a sponsor.

Enquires: Fr Justin at the office or Carol on 083 461 1315.

In today’s Gospel Jesus says, “If anyone loves me, he will keep my word…” Let us show that

we love him, by responding to his word: “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing

them… and teaching them…” (Mt 28:19-20). Invite and accompany people to a no-strings-

attached, information evening, to share the beautiful gift of our Catholic faith.

Catholic Women’s League – Notices

Diocesan Fete The CWL requests all kinds of bags (handbags, make-up bags, travel bags,

computer bags, etc) and scarves. Please drop the items off at parish office. If you have any queries please contact Anna on 0834437186.

Plastic Bread Tags & Beverage Tops The CWL is collecting plastic bread tags and plastic tops of

milk cartons and of fizzy drinks. Please collect as many as possible. Keep the tags and tops

separate and put them in the appropriate buckets in the baptistry. 200 kg of bread tags and 450 kg of

beverage tops can be exchanged for a wheelchair for a disabled person.

Denis Hurley Centre – Notices

Hope for the Poor this Winter:

Our Church is part of Winterhoop, a national campaign to collect and distribute goods to help the poor. We are collecting: clean, warm second-hand clothes and shoes; blankets (new or quality used); beanies/scarves/gloves; non-perishable food. Drop off here Mon-Fri 8.30am-4pm (avoid 12 noon-2.30pm because of parking congestion).

For more information see Winterhoop.org or Facebook.

You can make a monetary donation towards a warm meal,

or warm bed in a shelter. You can do an EFT or

use the SnapScan on your smart phone.

For more info check the notice boards at both entrances to the Church.

Winter Hoop Banking Details:

ABSA Bank Savings Account Acc 906 892 5251 Branch Code 632005

Planning to Marry? All who wish to marry in our Archdiocese must give 6 months’ notice to their parish priest and attend the Engaged Encounter weekend. The next weekend is on 21-23 June. Contact Fr Justin as soon as possible to book and secure your place!

Retrouvaille Retrouvaille is a program for the Healing, Enrichment, Improved Communication and Conflict Management of ALL Marriages. The next program begins on Friday, 28 June. For information, call Peter or Maire on 082 850 0500 or 074 134 7335 or visit www.helpourmarriage.org

Thank you from Ithembalethu Outreach Project in Estcourt

On behalf of the board of management, staff and the community, we say a big

thank you to all members of the St Vincent de Paul society and the parish family

for the generous donation of blankets, maize meal, beans, knitted articles and

second hand clothes. The Board members appreciate your support for the service

the project renders to HIV infected individuals as well as OVC. Your generosity has

helped us to make a difference in the lives of the less fortunate in the community.

Thank you once again for your kindness and generosity. Please convey our thanks

to the parish priest. Sr Maureen Aron

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday Proverbs 8: 22-31 Romans 5: 1-5 John 16: 12-15

Mass Intentions 9th June 2019 – 16th June 2019

Sunday 7.00am Pro Populo 9.00am Maureen Priest RIP (Megan Shorey) 5.15pm Holy Souls RIP (Sandra Teodosio) Monday 9.00am Henry Ekstein & Regina Ekstein RIP (May Dormehl & family) and

In Thanksgiving (Nomfundo Makhanya) Wednesday 7.00am In Thanksgiving – Our Lady of Fatima School Girls 6.00pm For the Sick and Housebound of the Parish Thursday 6.30am Celebrants Intention Friday 6.30am Pious Lists 7.45am Celebrants Intention Saturday 8.00am Fr Stan Telfer RIP & Mary Rohwer (Theresa Hoogewerf) Sunday 7.00am Fr John Kerr RIP (Doris Mnqumeni) and

Gavin van Kan RIP (van Kan Family) 9.00am Pro Populo 5.15pm Adam Wallas RIP (Wallas Family)

Society of St Vincent de Paul APPEAL FOR FOOD

Please bring at least one of the following food items to Mass and place it in the Food Basket

before all Sunday Masses. Cup a Soup packs, 1kg mealie meal, Baked Beans in tomato sauce

(410g), Pilchards in tomato sauce (410g), etc

SSVP Bank Details: Account Name Society of Saint Vincent de Paul

Bank First National Bank Account No 62033860786

Branch Durban North Branch Code 220426

SSVP has also gone digital!! – This is the Zapper code for SSVP

which allows you to donate either R100 or R150 or R200 or your own amount.