SPECIAL PRAYERS FOR OUR CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES

As we are approaching the day of confirmation for our candidates, I strongly suggest that we do extra prayers and exercises so that they may open up to the action of the Holy Spirit in their lives. Here are a few suggestions: Participation in the Holy Hour of Friday evening (7.30pm except on the first Friday: 6.15pm) or Sunday morning (9.15am) and offer this time of adoration to their intention.

Make an effort to participate in the Wednesday evening mass (7.30pm). Fast completely for 24hrs a week, for example on Friday’s (from Thursday evening 8.30pm to Friday evening 8.30pm).

Or just, if you really do not have much time, take at least fifteen minutes of quiet time at home every day to pray for them.

WE, AS PARENTS, SPONSORS, CATECHISTS, FELLOW YOUTHS AND COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE NEED TO SUPPORT OUR YOUTHS BY LIVING A GOOD EXEMPLARY LIFE, BY GIVING THEM THE RIGHT TESTIMONY AND BY PRAYING FOR THEM.

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S H A R E T H E L O A D

As it was announced last week, all the parishes of the Archdiocese have been requested to pull up their sleeves to give a substantial contribution to the building up of a much needed new Chancery. At St. Thomas, we have been asked to raise nearly R350,000 over two years. Influential people, or those having access to the corporate world are kindly asked to take contact with Fr or any PPC member.

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REMEMBRANCE PLAQUES

The first plaques were inaugurated last Sunday in a small service led by Father Philippe. If you would like to remember your loved ones in that way, please fill up a form, obtainable from the office or from the Parish website. We can only engrave the plaques by bunches of at least 20 plaques to keep the low price.

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“Couldn’t you stay awake for one hour? Keep watch and pray , all of you, so that you may not slip into temptation. The spirit indeed is eager but human nature is weak.” (Mark 14:37b-38)

Please do remember the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every Friday at 7.30pm, except for the first Friday, or on Sunday at 9.15am.

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NEXT WEEKEND: Life in the Spirit Seminar

For all Level D learners. Please note the following.
 Registration on Saturday @ 8am
 End of the first part of the programme: Sat 6pm
 Beginning of the Sunday programme: 8.30am
 End of the seminar: 6pm

PLEASE BRING AND SHARE FOOD, both days. Bring enough for yourself and for someone else as the team (about 20 persons) will be our guests.

DO COME WITH A HEART AND MIND OPEN TO RECEIVE A LOT FROM THE HOLY SPIRIT. GOD ALWAYS GIVES SO MUCH TO THOSE WHO ARE EAGER...

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Catechism LEVEL A B C

Next weekend, the learners from level A, B and C will experience an hour of adoration. They must meet their catechist by 9 o’clock in the parking area of the Church. Parents, please do not bring your children through the back gate next weekend.

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CANDIDATES TO CONFIRMATION

It is now URGENT to arrange an appointment with Father for your interview. Only two learners have so far met with him. They were well prepared. Don’t delay as Father has lots of commitments and duties.

Please also note that the LISS next weekend is a non negotiable requirement to receive the sacrament of confirmation this year.

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MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE

To all whose marriage will be (has been) celebrated between 1st July 2010 and 30th June 2011 : You are invited to register for the marriage course that will run for 6 weeks from Tuesday 6th August. Forms are available from the website or from the office.

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INTER-DIOCESAN CONSULTATION 2012

The SACBC has started a process of consultation among all Catholics, which will end up in 2012 with a new “Vision Document” for the whole SA Pastoral Sector. You are kindly requested to avail yourself for this consultation. See the motivational letter from SACBC

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Altar Servers Roster
 Wed 21st : Adrian, Sonam, Mitchell
 Sat 24th: Kyle, Nathanie, Adrian, Mikayla, Marlene, Reece
 Sun 25th: Kewan, Sherwin, Claud-ene, Claudette, Sasha-Lee

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Flower List
 Irvin & Vanessa Mariemuthoo
 Bradley & Byron Mariemuthoo
 Philomena Morgan
 Mr. & Mrs. R.N. Morgan

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Mass Intentions
 Sat 17th: vacant
 Sun 18th: Valamba Moonien RIP
 Tue 20th: Special Intention
 Wed 21st: Monica Gopal RIP

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