159 Northway, Durban North, 4051 E-Mail Website: www.fatima.org.za Tel 5635554 Fax 5634684
Parish Priest: Rev Fr Desmond Nair
Deacon: Rev Peter VenterPastoral Assistants: Irene Helsdon and Anne Chatteris
27th January 2013
Golden Jubilee Year – Year of Faith
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
Missal References Page 881 (W 752)
Eucharistic Prayer New
Memorial Acclamation No1
Next Sunday’s Scripture Page 886 (W 777)
NEXT SUNDAY Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
Feasts of the Week
Monday St Thomas Aquinas, priest & doctor
Thursday St John Bosco, priest
Saturday The Presentation of the Lord
Entrance Antiphon
O sing a new song to the Lord; sing to the Lord, all the earth. In his presence are majesty and splendour, strength and honour in his holy place.
Responsorial Psalm Psalm 19
Your words, O Lord, are Spirit and Life.
The law of the Lord is perfect;
it revives the soul.
The decrees of the Lord are steadfast;
they give wisdom to the simple.
The precepts of the Lord are right;
they gladden the heart.
The command of the Lord is clear;
it gives light to the eyes.
The fear of the Lord is pure,
abiding forever,
The judgements of the Lord are true;
they are, all of them, just.
May the spoken words of my mouth,
the thoughts of my heart,
win favour in your sight, O Lord,
my rock and my redeemer.
Your words, O Lord, are Spirit and Life.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
The Lord has sent me to preach good news to the poor,
to proclaim release to the captives. Alleluia!
Communion Antiphon
Look towards the Lord and be radiant; let your faces not be abashed.
This Week’s Diary
/Monday / Mass / 9.00am
Catechism Registration / 4.30pm – 6.00pm
RCIA 2013 / 7.00pm
Tuesday / Mass / 6.30am
Gospel Sharing / 9.15am
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament / 5.00pm – 7.00pm
NSG Leaders Meeting / 7.00pm
Wednesday / Men’s Fellowship & Prayer / 5.00am – 6.00am
Communion Service / 6.00pm
Scripture Sharing/ Reflection/ Discussion / 7.00pm – 8.00pm
Thursday / Mass / 7.00am
Mass / 6.00pm
Choir Practice / 6.30pm
Friday / Morning Prayer (Divine Office) / 6.15am
Mass / 6.30am
School Mass / 7.45am
Y4K (Senior Primary – Grades 4 – 7) / 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Y4Y-Youth for Youth (High School – Grades 8 – 12) / 7.00pm – 8.30pm
Saturday / Mass (Blessing of Candles) / 8.00am
Confessions / 11.00am
Golden Jubilee Family Celebration / 3.30pm onwards
Sunday / Masses / 7.00am; 9.00am; & 5.45pm
Y2C – (Young Adults 18-30) / 7.30pm
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7.30pm
Please pray for the Sick especially:
Relatives:
Tris Tillard’s sister; Joy Lees’ grandniece; Theo & May Dormehl’s daughter, Theo’s brothers; Peter Squires; Gladys Cole’s brother; Dolores Beardwell’s mother; Maryse Bowman’s nieces; Ellen Ball’s brother-in-law, Charles & Lynn Govender’s son-in-law; Mary Kidd’s granddaughter; Elaine da Fonseca’s brother; Renee Armstrong’s sisters; Jeniene Saunders’ nephew; Challin Reid’s aunt; Genevieve Moore’s mother; Nancy Chettiar’s mother; Josiane & Marie-Claude Maujean’s brother; Louse Kin’s sister; Mary Ann Salvage’s brother; Leanne Hoar’s mother. / Kurt Donaldson’s mother; aunt & uncle; Lynne Tillard’s brother; Anne Appelgren’s husband sister & aunt; Elsa Pearton’s son Michael, sister & granddaughter; Graham Naude’s mother; Zelda Byrne’s daughter-in-law; Marjorie Mawbey’s nieces; Hana Toman’s father; Alma Osborn’s grandson; Anna Esterhuizen’s mother; Nicole Blackburn’s daughter; Irene Helsdon’s niece; Peggy du Plessis’ daughter-in-law; Jean & Pauline Leclezio’s son; Brenda Ogle’s granddaughter; Margaret Beechey’s mother & granddaughter; Denise Irvine’s daughter; Candice Behrens’ grandfather; Maryse Wardell’s mother; Stuart McGregor; Michael George D’Ercole. / Tottie Bremner’s nephew; Caron Martins’ father & sister; Josè Martins’ mother; Nadine Paul’s mother & cousin; Liz Newberry’s husband; Esme Hallot’s nieces; Norma Oosthuysen’s sister; John Bremner’s nephew; Lyn Alborough’s brother; Warren Walker’s uncle; Charles Sturgess’ cousin; George & Carol Urquhart’s mothers; Ancilla Donaldson’s parents; Linda Gorlei’s parents; Norlie McDonogh’s sister-in-law; Colin Melville’s sister; Jo James’ nephew; Eleanor Scott’s father; Fr. Donovan Wheatley; Fr Egbert O’Dea; Brian Hoogewerf’s nephew.Parishioners:
Lou Elliott.; Vivienne Mathieu; Cathy Hogg; Isabel Akal;Sr. Catherina; Milly van Gogh; Irene Gliddon; Hendrika Brock; Cameron Smith; Luc Pous; Gordon Urquhart; Margaret Beechey; Nancy Chettiar;
Zelda Byrne; Bill Hart. / Sue & Des Bloom; Jenny Ducray; Mary Kidd; Pat du Trevou; Judith de Marigny; Virgile Bonhomme; Shân de Chalain; Gail Rossiter; May Dormehl; Pam Farr; Randolph Tryon; Stella Barber; Simon Webb; Rhys Samuel / Dorothy Warburton; Felicity Harrison; Anthea Jack; Daphne Rahmer; Maryse Bowman; Deryk Bayman; Mick Armstrong; Roger Brouard; Lynne Govender; Caron Martins; Leigh Went.
THANKS
May Dormehl’s heartfelt thanks to Fr. Des., Dcn. Peter., Ministers to the Sick and all parishioners for their prayers, love and concern shown to Theo all the time he was so ill, he is now at peace. God Bless you all.
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY
Jeremiah 1:4-5.17-19; 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13; Luke 4:21-30
YOUTH CORNER YOUTH CORNER YOUTH CORNER.
MINI YOUTH (Pre-schoolers & Grades 1-3).
Meet on the 2nd Friday of each month at 5pm to 6.30pm.
For further information contact: Ancilla Donaldson 083 394 3675 or
Greg Smith: 082 853 9793
Y4K (Senior Primary -Grades 4 – 7).
Meet on the 1st & 3rd Friday’s of the Month at 5.30pm – 7.00pm
LEADERS: Ashley Bowman 0832646424; Kurt Kin 0714146031;
Stephanie Donnelly 0834076652
Y4Y- Youth For Youth (High School -Grades 8 – 12).
Meet on the 1st & 3rd Friday’s of the Month at 7.00pm – 8.30pm
LEADERS: Bradley Tomlin 0725021866; Catherine Abraham 0839998986;
Bianca Wallas: 0849161992
Y2C – (Young Confirmed Catholics) (Young Adults 18-30).
Meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month 7.15pm – 8.45pm/9.00pm
LEADERS: Edward Abraham 0837868338; Attilla Molnar 0835952932;
Lloyd Clark 0827951621
CATECHISM REGISTRATION
Registration for all Catechism Classes takers place on:
Monday 28th January from 4.30pm to 6.00pm in the Parish Hall
The cost of registration is R50.00 per child and R130.00 for three children.
A leaflet listing days, times and venues is available before registration.
Catechism begins on Monday the 18th February, 2013
CATECHISM 2013
As we finalise the classes, catechists, venues and times for all classes from Grade 1 to Grade 12, we wish to remind all parents of the importance of on-going religious instruction for all children ~ not just those in preparation for the Sacraments of the Church. In fact, certain basic formation and instruction is required before preparation for specific Sacraments can commence. To this end we wish to inform parents of those in High School, in particular, that we can no longer accept candidates into the Year One Grade 11 Confirmation Class who have had no prior catechetical instruction. We will have to run a special ‘catch-up’ programme on the basics of faith for those who have not been regular at catechism in the past.
GOLDEN JUBILEE PRAYER
We thank you God our Father for the many graces and blessings
you have bestowed upon our parish.
In this Jubilee Year we thank you most especially for our beautiful church
and for the many sacred celebrations here through which your Divine Presence
has been revealed to us and has guided our lives.
Bless us, the living stones of our Church, and guide us as we grow in faith
and lead others to faith.
May the living presence of Jesus, celebrated every day in Holy Mass, strengthen us.
May the powerful presence of the Holy Spirit help us and guide us
and be the source of our unity and peace.Amen.
Our Lady of Fatima pray for us.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
How can you help the Saint Vincent de Paul Society
There are many ways in which you can help The St. Vincent de Paul Society at Our Lady of Fatima Parish. You too can be inspired by the compassion of Jesus Christ and donate the following: non-perishable food (tinned beans, tinned fish, maize meal, soup) brought to Mass every Sunday, clothes or blankets for our projects in Estcourt & Bergville, instant soup for our project at Ray Hulett House and second hand items to be sold at our stall at the Golden Hours market to raise money to feed the poor.
Your contribution can be extended in the following ways: supporting the St. Vincent de Paul Society at fundraising events, remember the St. Vincent de Paul Society when drawing up your will and you could also consider joining and contributing to the Society’s work.
Remember to keep the following people in your prayers: the poor, the aged, the unemployed, people with AIDS and for abused women and children.
God loves a cheerful giver and there’s no better way to store up your riches in heaven than making the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at Our Lady of Fatima parish your Charity of Choice.
The Society is constrained by the lack of resources. All resources of the Society are used exclusively to help the poor and the needy and you can make a difference in somebody’s life by making a donation or monthly contribution to the Society. Your almsgiving is much needed and will be greatly appreciated by The Society. Should you wish to make a donation or arrange a regular monthly debit order, the following bank details can be used:
Bank: First National Bank Branch: Durban North Branch Code: 220-426
Account Number 62 033 860 786 Account Name: Society of St. Vincent de Paul
A SARS approved tax certificate for donations can be provided. Any queries can be sent to the SVDP via the Parish Office or email:
The next SVDP meeting is on Monday 4th February at 7pm in the small Church Hall.
And all new members are welcome.
NEIGHBOURHOOD SUPPORT GROUPS
NSG Leaders meet on Tuesday 29 January at 7.00pm in the parish hall.
Golden Jubilee Family Celebration
Join your Fatima family for an afternoon and evening of fun and frivolity on Saturday 2 February from 3.30 onwards, in the school grounds. Don’t miss this event to celebrate our Church’s 50th Anniversary. Full Band, entertainment and meal for adults and children. Please BYO drinks. Buy your tickets after all Masses today or from the Parish Office. All tickets booked, confirmed and to be paid for by latest Tuesday morning 29 January 10am. This is for catering purposes.
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
Our next meeting takes place on Saturday the 16th February at 2.00pm in the parish hall.
ROSARY TEAM MEETING
Our next meeting takes place on Thursday 21st February at 9.30am in the Small hall
INCHANGA ‘CHOOSE LIFE’ PROJECT
A Gentle reminder to all those who signed up for this project to please bring your contributions up to date. An update bulletin is available on the tables at both entrances to the Church
MINISTRY OF CARE
Do you have a need? Do you know someone in need? Please contact Deacon Peter Venter: 031 5635554 during office hours or 031 5638188 after hours, in order for us to assist.
FORMATION DATES:
Altar Servers Leaders Thursday 14th February at 4.30pm
Ministers of the Eucharist to the Sick Thursday 14th February at 7.00pm
Junior Church Teams Saturday 16th February at 8.30am
Ministers of the Word Monday 18th February at 7.00pm
Choir Formation Thursday 21st February at 7.00pm
Mass Intentions
Sunday 27th January to 03rd February 2013
Sunday
/ 7.00am / Holy Souls RIP (Maria Teodosio)9.00am / Tony Hoogewerf RIP (Brian Hoogewerf) and
In Thanksgiving Riek Huiskamp & Jan Huiskamp Snr. RIP (Huiskamps)
5.45pm / Pro Populo
Monday / 9.00am / Sr. Anne Walshe RIP (Rosary Group)
Tuesday / 6.30am / Celebrant’s Intention
Wednesday / 6.00pm / Communion Service
Thursday / 7.00am / Pious List
6.00pm / In Thanksgiving – Fr. Des (John & Tottie Bremner)
Friday / 6.30am / In Thanksgiving – Jimmy Jack (John & Tottie Bremner)
7.45am / Celebrant’s Intention
Saturday / 8.00am / Freda Gibson RIP (Pro Deo)
Sunday / 7.00am / Cebekhulu, Mazibuo & Ngubeni Families RIP (Gertrude Mthethwa)
9.00am / Roni Leech RIP (Val Leech)
5.45pm / Pro Populo
Welcome New Parishioners
Change Of Address And/Or Phone
/ / Need dedication informationNew registration
/ / Registered but do not receive mailMoving out of parish
Name
Address
City / Code
Phone
Place in the collection basket or hand to Minister of Hospitality
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C27th January 2013 Gerard Deighan
Commentary
First Reading (Neh 8:2-6, 8-10). The exiles have returned to Jerusalem from Babylon, and Ezra leads them in a solemn ritual to renew their commitment to the Lord. Ezra is called both priest and scribe, but it is in the latter role, as master of the word, that we see him here.The date is significant: it is the first day of the seventh month, which was considered the beginning of the new year (Rosh Hashanah): this is a ritual of new beginnings. The location is also important. Gateways were common meeting-places in ancient times, but the gateway is a particularly suitable location for this ceremony, since the people are about to ‘re-enter’ their city spiritually. The Water Gate was situated on the east wall of Jerusalem, and so this liturgy of renewal would take place, appropriately, towards the rising sun.
Ezra reads at length from ‘the Law’ (Torah), which we may take to be some form of our Pentateuch. Translation and explanation was necessary, since the text was in Hebrew, and the returned exiles were more familiar with the Aramaic spoken in Babylon. This fact makes the attention of the people even more admirable – they listened for an entire morning. To attention they add reverence; when Ezra opens the book (really a scroll) they stand (as we still do for the gospel). And to reverence for his word they add prayer and praise of God.
There are also tears, however. The reading of the Law has made clear to them how much of their tradition they had lost sight of while in Babylon; and no doubt there were tears of repentance too, as they realised how unfaithful they had been to the commandments of their God. But Ezra insists that God is a God of joy, not sorrow. The joy which comes from the Lord will give them strength to be faithful to the Law in the future. The people are sent away to partake in a rich and joyful meal. The parallel with our Eucharist is irresistible. While the Liturgy of the Word may challenge us, the Eucharist Banquet gives us strength and joy to rise to every challenge.