Parish of Our Lady of Fatima
159 Kenneth Kaunda Rd, Durban North, 4051 E-Mail Website: www.fatima.org.za Tel: 0315635554 Fax: 0315634684

Parish Priest: Fr Justin Stirton

Pastoral Assistant: Irene Helsdon
12th November 2017
Thirty-Second Sunday of the Year Year A
Missal References Page 479 (old), 422 (new)
Next Sunday’s Scripture Page 483 (old), 426 (new)
Next Sunday Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A
Feasts of the Week
Wednesday St Albert the Great, Bishop & Doctor
Thursday St Margaret of Scotland & St Gertrude, Virgin
Friday St Elizabeth of Hungary, religious & St Dionysius of Alexandria, Bishop
Saturday Dedication of the Basilicas of Ss Peter & Paul, Apostles

Entrance Antiphon

Let my prayer come into your presence. Incline your ear to my cry for help, O Lord.

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 63

For you my soul is thirsting, O Lord, my God.
O God, you are my God: at dawn I seek you,
for you my soul is thirsting.
For you my flesh is pining,
like a dry, weary land without water.
I have come before you in the sanctuary,
to behold your strength and your glory.
Your loving mercy is better than life;
my lips will speak your praise.
I will bless you all my life;
in your name I will lift up my hands.
My soul shall be filled as with a banquet;
with joyful lips my mouth shall praise you.
When I remember you on my bed,
I muse on you through the watches of the night.
For you have been my strength;
In the shadow of your wings I rejoice
For you my soul is thirsting, O Lord, my God. /

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia, alleluia

Watch, therefore, and be ready; the Son of man is coming at an hour you do not expect.
Alleluia

Communion Antiphon

The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. Fresh and green are the pastures where he gives me repose. Near restful waters he leads me.

This Week’s Diary

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Monday / Mass / 9.00am
RCIA / 6.30pm
Finance Committee Meeting / 5.45pm
SSVP Meeting / 7.00pm
Tuesday / Gospel Sharing / 9.15am
Adoration / 5.00pm
Communion Service / 6.00pm
Wednesday / Men’s Prayer and Fellowship Group / 5.00am – 6.00am
Mass / 6.30am
Thursday / School Mass / 7.00am
Rosary Team / 9.30am
Deanery Clergy Meeting / 9.30am
First Communicants’ Confessions / 4.30pm
Mass / 6.00pm
Choir Practice / 6.30pm
Friday / Morning Prayer / 6.15am
Mass / 6.30am
School Mass - Grade 1-7 / 7.45am
Pilgrimage Reunion Mass - All welcome / 6.00pm
Saturday / Mass / 8.00am
First Communion Practice & Lunch / 10.30am
Parish CWL Meeting and AGM / 1.00pm
Confessions - No confessions at 11.00 am / 4.30pm
Sunday / Masses / 7.00am; 9.00am & 5.15pm
First Communion Mass / 11.00am
Life Teen / 6.30pm

Please pray for the Sick, especially

Parishioners

Anthea Jack; Sr Catherina; Joy Lees; Cameron Smith; Felicity Harrison; Jenny Ducray; Maryse Bowman;
Roger Brouard; Randy Tryon; Pat du Trevou; Gordon Urquhart; Gladys & Mavon Cole; Milly van Gogh; Daphne Rahmer; Caron Martins;
May Dormehl. / Pierette Lenferna; Teresa Latouf; Leigh Went; Elsa Pearton; Gerrit Snyders; Maria Dus; Pat Sturgess; Sandra Teodosio; Lynne Govender; Moises de Sousa; Dcn Peter Venter; Daniel Singery; Bernard D’Unienville; Gill Yelland; Lise Bernon; Mervin Moonsamy. / Anne Golding; Verna Cavanagh; Leigh Went; Monique Saint-George; Clyde Alborough; Hannah Donaldson; Kathy Paulus; Kelly van der Vyver; Gail Tullidge; Gladys Meyer; Adrienne Paul; Hendrika Brock; Amanda Ngongoma.

Relatives

Tris Tillard’s sister; Peter Squires; Jo James’ nephew, granddaughter & son; Louise Kin’s sister; Joy Lees’ grandniece; Renee Armstrong’s sisters; Maryse Bowman’s nieces; Annette Hoyer’s parents; Heather Rorick; Alma Osborn’s grandson; Sharon Ellis’ sister; Stuart McGregor; Margaret Beechey’s mother; Marjorie Mawbey’s niece; John Bremner’s nephew; Nancy Chettiar’s mother & sister; Candice Houseman & Tracy Mendonidis’ mother; Anna Kalinowska’s mother; Denise Irvine’s daughter; Ann Appelgren’s husband. Hugh Elliott. / Maryse Wardell’s mother; Irene Helsdon’s niece; Brenda Bennison; Elsa Pearton’s granddaughter & son Michael; Norlie McDonogh’s sister-in-law & brother; Lynne Tillard’s brother; George Urquhart’s mother; Tottie Bremner’s nephew; Michelle Lock’s father; Mary Ann Salvage’s 4 brothers; Theresa Hoogewerf’s uncle; Warren Walker’s uncle; Denise Topp’s daughter & son-in-law; Claire Booth’s brother; May Dormehl’s brother-in-law & daughter; Fr Des brother & nephew; Peggy du Plessis’ brother, sister & daughter-in-law; Gladys Meyer; Susan Munks’ mother; Gail Hansen’s mother. / Jean & Pauline Leclezio’s son & daughter-in-law; Titi Pitso’s brother; Lyn Campbell’s mother; Giel van der Merwe’s daughter; Ruth Florence’s mother; June Tatchell’s mother; Eleanor Scott’s husband; Ben Morasutti’s son Jos; Janice Cottingham’s brother; Fr Brian Reid; Duncan Miller’s father; Fr Justin’s relatives; Nomusa Mkhwanazi’s brother; Norraine Swanby; Michael Quarsingh’s brother; Bronwyn Murgatroyd’s mother; Norma Southwood’s sister-in-law;
Rick Kennedy’s sister; Henri Lailvaux’s brother.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOUL of the niece of Greg Stephens.

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

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY for Deacon Peter Venter and the intentions of all clergy.

CONGRATULATIONS to Christian and Renee Castel on the baptism of their son Cruz today.

Need an interesting and interactive Exam Study Break?

Come join us at LIFE TEEN this Sunday

What is it?

An inspiring and engaging catechetical program for all high school teens to learn and grow in their faith with new and old friends

When & where?

6:30pm - 8:00pm, in the Fatima Church Hall

This Weekend’s Study Break: ”HOW GREAT”

Next week’s Year Recap “THE ANTI-GRADUATION”

For more info, contact Brad Tomlin on 072 502 1866, or find us on Facebook

MORNING PRAYER Friday mornings at 6.15am - before the 6.30am Mass. Please support.

WESTVILLE PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND - INFORMATION EVENING

Fr Des Nair will be leading a Parish Pilgrimage to the Holy Land from 29 September to 11 October 2018. He will be hosting an Information Evening this Saturday 18 November at 7.00pm in the Lourdes Hall. All are invited.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

Our children will celebrate their First Holy Communion at a

special Mass at 11.00 a.m. on Sunday 19 November.

REFLECTIONS FOR THE WORLD DAY OF THE POOR

Pope Francis has declared the 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time each year to be the World Day of the Poor. As this is First Communion Sunday in our parish, we will observe it on the following Sunday, the Feast of Christ the King. The readings are most appropriate. Irene has prepared Faith-Sharing / Reflection material for three weeks. It is available for collection from the tables in the baptistry and downstairs in the foyer.

NOVENA FOR HEALING

The Novena for Healing commences today and will conclude with Masses for Healing on Tuesday 21st November at 9.00 am and 6.00 pm. During the Novena parishioners are encouraged to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation and to attend Mass as often as possible.

TOYS FOR HAPPINESS CAMPAIGN – 2017

The Knights of da Gama request new and/or second hand toys, books, crayons, etc.. The Knights will refurbish, pack and distribute toys to bring joy and happiness to hundreds of children.

These items may be left at the Parish Office from Monday to Friday –

8.30am to 4.30pm. For more info please contact Mike Smith on 083 366 6027

"FAMILY LIFE” BOOKS – COLLECTION FROM THE PARISH OFFICE

The “Family Life” books are available for collection from the parish office during the week.

Please will those who have ordered these books collect and pay for them as arranged.

Society of St Vincent de Paul (SSVP)

APPEAL FOR FOOD

The Society of St Vincent de Paul would like to thank everyone who brought an item of non-perishable food last Sunday. There is still a great need.

The items requested this week are

Pilchards in Tomato Sauce (410g) & Cup-a-Soup Packs

Second Hand Books

SSVP requests more donations of books for their bookshop. Please drop these off at the parish office or contact the parish office to arrange collection.

PARISH YEAR PLAN / CALENDAR 2018

All parish groups must submit the dates of their planned 2018 meetings and events

to Theresa () as soon as possible, for inclusion in our Year Plan.

The absolute final deadline is tomorrow, Monday 13 November.

Please note that it is unhelpful to say things like “same as last year” or “every second Wednesday”. If necessary, photocopy a page of a diary and highlight (colour code)

the dates of regular meetings, taking into account public holidays, long weekends,

school holidays etc.. Individuals may also submit suggestions in writing.

It is urgent, because we will need to rearrange events and activities that overlap,

especially when they need the same facilities and we don’t want

to be adding or making changes throughout the year.

We would like to be able to present a comprehensive calendar to all, before Christmas.

CALENDAR CHANGES IN 2018

Next year Adoration will move from Tuesdays at 5.00 pm to Wednesdays at 5.00 pm, ending with Benediction at 5.45 pm. The Thursday 6.00 pm Masses (and choir practices) will move to Wednesdays at 6.00 pm. The Wednesday 6.30 am Masses will move to Thursdays at 6.30 am. The Thursday 7.00 am school term Masses will move to Wednesdays at 7.00 am. Confirmation classes will move from Tuesdays at 6.00 pm to Thursdays at 6.00 pm. Life Teen Core Team meetings will move from Wednesdays to Tuesdays at 5.30 pm. There will be Mass on first Fridays at 6.00 pm, preceded by Adoration at 5.00 pm and Benediction at 5.45 pm (in Lent the Mass will move to 6.30 pm, preceded by Stations of the Cross at 5.45 pm). Rosary will continue on Mondays and Saturdays at 8.30 am and on third Thursdays at 9.30 am. Any other suggestions?

CATHOLIC ENGAGED ENCOUNTER

All who wish to marry in our Archdiocese must give six months’ notice to their parish priest and attend the Engaged Encounter weekend. The next available weekend is 23-25 February 2018. See Fr Justin and book early to secure your place!

ENDING BEGGING AND CREATING ENTREPRENEURS

Help the poor by buying a ‘Mercury’ ‘Daily News’ or ‘Sunday Tribune’ from a vendor in a neon green vest. You give R10 – the vendor keeps R5 - the other R5 covers the cost of the paper the project. For more info see PaperMoney on Facebook or email

There will be a person selling the Sunday paper after the morning Masses.

Mini World Youth Day – Volunteers

The Archdiocese requests the assistance of hundreds of volunteers. Please see the notice board.

PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND

Fr Justin will lead a pilgrimage for eleven full days in the Holy Land in 2019,

walking in the footsteps of Jesus, with a local Christian guide.

The dates are not definite at this stage but probably will be 18-30 May.

Accommodation will be on the Mt of Beatitudes in Galilee

and Ecce Homo on the Via Dolorosa in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Start saving for this experience of a lifetime!

Mass Intentions

12th November – 19th November 2017

Sunday / 7.00am / Stan Kalinowski; Mr & Mrs Witkowski; Jenny; Nicola & Philip
– All RIP (Anna Kalinowska) and
Special Intention (Doris Mnqumeni)
9.00am / Conversion of Souls (Adande Family)
5.15pm / Pro Populo
Monday / 9.00am / Holy Souls RIP (Sandra Teodosio)
Tuesday / 6.00pm / Communion Service
Wednesday / 6.30am / Celebrant’s Intention
Thursday / 7.00am / Pious Lists
6.00pm / Mike Armstrong RIP (Renee Armstrong)
Friday / 6.30am / Mark Stirton – Special intention (Fr Justin)
7.45am / In Thanksgiving – Our Lady of Fatima School Girls
Saturday / 8.00am / Mr & Mrs Sarandes RIP (Maria Teodosio)
Sunday / 7.00am / Special Intention (Nandipha Mnqumeni)
9.00am / Michael Swanson RIP (Swanson family)
5.15pm / Pro Populo

Welcome New Parishioners

Change of Address and/or Phone No

/ / Need dedication information

New registration

/ / Registered but do not receive mail
Moving out of the parish / Email mailing list
Name
Address
City / Code
Phone
E-Mail

Place in the collection basket or hand to a Minister of Hospitality

Thirty-Second Sunday Year A
12th November 2017
Commentary
Gospel (Mt 25: 1-13)
Meditation: Are you missing out on what's most important in life? Being unprepared can lead to unnecessary trouble and even disaster! What good is a life-jacket left on the shore when the boat is sinking? Jesus' story of ten single ladies waiting for a wedding procession in the middle of the night seems strange to most westerners today. But Jesus' audience knew all too well how easily this could happen to them.
Don't miss the most important engagement of all
Wedding customs in ancient Palestine required extra vigilance and preparation for everyone involved. (Some near eastern villages still follow this custom.) The bride and groom did not go away for their honeymoon, but celebrated for a whole week with their family and friends. It was the custom for the groom, in company with his friends, to come at his discretion and get his bride and bring her to their new home. They would take the longest route possible so that many villagers along the way could join in the wedding procession. Once they arrived and closed the doors, no one else could be admitted. If the groom decided to come and bring his bride at night, then lights were required by necessity to guide the travelers through the dark and narrow streets. No one was allowed on the village streets at night without a lamp!
To show up for a wedding party without proper attire and travel arrangements is like trying to get into a special event today that requires a prearranged permit or reservation. You just don’t get in without the proper pass. Can you imagine the frustration travelers might experience when going abroad and finding out that they can’t get into some country because they don't have the right visa or a valid passport.
The consequences of being unprepared to meet the Lord
Jesus warns us that there are consequences for being unprepared. There are certain things you cannot obtain at the last moment. For example, students cannot prepare for their exams when the day of testing is already upon them. A person cannot get the right kind of character, strength, and skill required for a task at hand unless they already possess it, such as a captain with courage and nautical skills who must steer a ship through a dangerous storm at sea.
When the Lord Jesus comes to lead you to his heavenly banquet will you be ready to hear his voice and follow? Our eternal welfare depends on our hearing, and many have trained themselves to not hear. We will not be prepared to meet the Lord, face to face, when he calls us on the day of judgment, unless we listen to him today. The Lord invites us to feast at his heavenly banquet table. Are you ready?
"Lord Jesus, make me vigilant and attentive to your voice that I may heed your call at all times. May I find joy in your presence and delight in doing your will."

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday