159 Northway, Durban North, 4051 E-Mail Website: www.fatima.org.za Tel 0315635554 Fax 0315634684
Parish Priest: Rev Fr Desmond Royappen
Deacon: Rev Peter VenterPastoral Assistants: Irene Helsdon and Anne Chatteris
06th September 2015
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
Missal References Page 727 (new), 659 (old)
Eucharistic Prayer
Memorial Acclamation
Next Sunday’s Scripture Page 731 (new), 662 (old)
Next Sunday Twenty-Fouth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Feasts of the Week
Tuesday Birth of the Virgin Mary
Wednesday St. Peter Claver
Saturday Most Holy Name of Mary
Entrance Antiphon
You are just, O Lord, and your judgement is right; treat your servant in accord with your merciful love.
Responsorial Psalm Psalm 146My soul, give praise to the Lord!
It is the Lord who perserves fidelity forever,
who does justice to those who are oppressed.
It is he who gives bread to the hungry,
the Lord who sets prisoners free.
It is the Lord who opens the eyes of the blind,
the Lord who raises up those who are bowed down.
It is the Lord who loves the just,
the Lord who protects the stranger.
The Lord upholds the orphan and the widow,
but thwarts the path of the wicked.
The Lord will reign forever,
the God of Sion from age to age.
My soul, give praise to the Lord! /
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia.
Jesus was preaching the Gospel of the kingdom, healing every disease and every infirmity among the people. Alleluia
Communion Antiphon
Like the deer that yearns for running streams, so my soul is yearning for you, my God; my soul is thirsting for God, the Living God.
This Week’s Diary
/Monday / Mass / 9.00am
RCIA 2016 / 7.00pm
St. Vincent de Paul Meeting / 7.00pm
Tuesday / Mass / 6.30am
Gospel Sharing / 9.15am
Confirmation Candidates’ Penetential Service / 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Wednesday / Men’s Fellowship and Prayer / 5.00am – 6.00am
Communion Service / 6.00pm
Faith and Reason / 7.00pm
Young Adults’ Group / 7.00pm
Thursday / Holy Hour / 10.00am – 11.00am
Mass / 6.00pm
Confirmation Rehearsal / 7.00pm
Friday / Morning Prayer / 6.15am
Mass / 6.30am
Confirmation / 7.30pm
Saturday / Mass / 8.00am
Confession / 11.00am & 4.30pm
Sunday / Masses / 7.00am; 9.00am & 5.45pm
Faith Formation for Teens / 7.15pm
Please pray for the Sick especially:
Relatives:
Tris Tillard’s sister; Joy Lees’ grandniece; Gladys Cole’s brother; Maryse Bowman’s nieces; Louise Kin’s sister; Renee Armstrong’s sisters; Jo James’ nephew; Josiane & Marie-Claude Maujean’s brother; Hana Toman’s father; NancyChettiar’s mother; Annette Hoyer’s parents; Stuart McGregor; Graham Naude’s mother; Alma Osborn’s grandson; Esme Hallot’s nieces; Anna Kalinowska’s mother; Anne Appelgren’s husband; Tracy Mendonidis & Candice Houseman’s mother; Nicole Blackburn’s sisters, daughter & aunt; Peter Squires; John Bremner’s nephew; Stella Barber; Elsa Pearton’s son Michael, sister & granddaughter; / Marjorie Mawbey’s niece; Jean & Pauline Leclezio’s son & daughter-in-law; Brenda Ogle’s granddaughter; Margaret Beechey’s mother; Denise Irvine’s daughter; Candice Behrens’ grandfather; Maryse Wardell’s mother; Irene Helsdon’s niece; Gill Yelland’s daughter-in-law; Josè Martins’ mother; Caron Martins’ father, sister & uncle; Lyn Alborough’s brother & niece; Norlie McDonogh’s sister-in-law & sister; Lynne Tillard’s brother; Tottie Bremner’s nephew; George & Carol Urquhart’s mothers; Theresa Hoogewerf’s uncle; Mary Ann Salvage’s brother; Denise Topp’s daughter & son-in law; Loretta Liviero; Nadine Paul’s mother; / Ancilla Donaldson’s parents; Sharon Ellis’ sister; Michelle Lock’s father; Liz Newberry’s husband; Richard Gorlei’s mother; Fr Des brother & nephew; Warren Walker’s uncle; Gail Rossiter’s daughter; Peggy du Plessis’ brother, sister & daughter-in-law; Gail Hansen’s mother; Kevin Curtis’ nephew; Manuel Lourenco’s nephew; Michael Basson’s daughter; May Dormehl’s brother-in law & daughter; Paddy Pirie & Gail Rossiter’s sisters; Debbie Macpherson’s father; Brian Hoogewerf’s sister; Maureen Hutton’s mother-in law; Brenda Bennison.
Parishioners:
Hugh Elliott; Cathy Hogg;Sue Bloom; Anthea Jack; Luc Pous;
Sr Catherina; Clare Whatmore; Virgile Bonhomme; Cameron Smith; Felicity Harrison; Irene Gliddon; Jenny Ducray; Hendrika Brock;
Randy Tryon; Joy Lees; Maryse Bowman; Gordon Urquhart. / Milly van Gogh; Roger Brouard; Pat du Trevou; Gail Rossiter; Dorothy Warburton; May Dormehl; Leigh Went; Pierette Lenferna; Daphne Rahmer; Branko Kuzelj; Daniel Lourenco; Teresa Latouf; Clifton Brock; Caron Martins; Tony Akal; Sandra Teodosio. / Mary Kidd; Lynne Govender; Gilda de Freitas; Terry Rossiter; Pat Sturgess; Elsa Pearton; Monique Saint-George; Jan Huiskamp; Di Smith; Theresa Hoogewerf; Dcn Peter Venter; Moises de Sousa; Ellen Ball; Gerrit Snyders.
Scripture Readings For Next Sunday
Isaiah 50: 5-9 James 2: 14-18 Mark 8: 27-35
Please continue to pray for Deacon Peter, Fr Des Royappen, and the intentions of all clergy.
We welcome Fr Thembelani Ngcobo into our Fatima family. Fr Thembelani will be with us for the next few weeks, so the normal schedule of weekday Masses and the Sacrament of Reconciliation will resume as of this week. Father is on leave from his studies in Rome, and has very graciously agreed to assist us while he is here.
Thank you Father!
GOSPEL SHARING Tuesdays at 9.15am in the hall.
Holy Hour
A Holy Hour will be observed on Tuesday evenings at 5.30pm – 6.30pm and on Thursday mornings at 10.00am – 11.00am. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed, prayers will be offered for
(a) Our priests
(b) Our parish
(c) An increase in vocations
You are invited to come and join in praying for these intentions.
WEDNESDAY’S MEN
Men of our Parish are invited to gather together with Christ over a cup of coffee for prayer, sharing and reflection, every Wednesday morning from 5.00am – 6.00am, in the Church Hall. Visitors (men) are most welcome. For further details please contact
Brian Hoogewerf on 0837800004.
Faith and Reason
Continues on Wednesdays at 7.00pm in the Parish Hall.
YOUNG ADULTS’ GROUP
Meet at 7.00pm on Wednesday evenings in the Upper Hall. We are having a games evening with a bring and share dinner. All young adults in the age group 18 – 35 are welcome to attend.
Please contact Alannah - 0839221879 or Andrea - 072 8650174 for more information
MORNING PRAYER
Morning Prayer on Friday mornings at 6.15am - before the 6.30am Mass (or Communion Service). Please support.
Life-Changing Faith Formation for Teens
Chosen takes young people on a journey through the entire Catholic faith
in all its richness and vitality.
Continues TONIGHT
Come along for fun, fellowship and learning after the evening Mass.
Grades 10 – 12 and 1st year university students
We wrap up by 20h30.
Contact Archie 0824463319 for more information.
TOYS FOR HAPPINESS CAMPAIGN – 2015
Parishioners are requested to collect new and/or second hand toys, books, crayons, etc.
As you are aware, the Knights of Da Gama, with the generosity of the Durban community, collect, refurbish, pack and distribute toys to bring joy and happiness to hundreds of children each year.
These items may be left at the Parish Office from Monday to Friday’s – 8.30am to 4.30pm.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY APPEAL FOR FOOD ITEMS
Winter is now upon us, and the winter chill really saps to the bones sometimes. The SVDP is appealing for food items to help keep the cold at bay. Food items (especially *Cup a Soups*, 1kg mealie meal, baked beans, tinned fish, etc) may be deposited in the Food Basket before the beginning of Sunday Masses (or if your food items would be too large, please leave them at the Parish office during Office Hours!) for the SVDP to collect. Your contributions are always appreciated by those who receive them.
Teams (Equipes Notre-Dame)
Is an International Catholic movement with the aim of helping couples to deepen their faith and grow closer together. A Team consists of 4/5 couples and a spiritual counsellor. They meet together once a month in each other's homes to share a simple meal, pray and discuss topics on marriage. For more information please contact Gilda on (082 733 4689 / 031 564 6540) or visit the site www.teamsofourlady.org.uk
Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible!
Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible helps you uncover the story woven through scripture with its clever narrative approach and ingenious color-coded Bible Timeline. It is a great way to get the “big picture” of the Bible and see how our Catholic Faith is rooted in scripture. You’ll see how the Bible reveals God’s loving plan for your life, and you will learn helpful ways to put your faith into practice.
The study includes a series of 8 informative and engaging half-hour videos presented by Jeff Cavins. We will be viewing them over 4 weeks, For more information – contact Mark 082 873 4661 or
CONFIRMATION 2015
Friday 11th September at 7.30pm. Bishop Barry Wood OMI will confer the Sacrament of Confirmation on the following 11 teenage candidates: Kelly Apollos; Claire Cottingham; Nikita de Cunha; Katherine Donnelly; Genevieve Ducray; Kendal Gorlei; Sarah Hansen; Chevael Jacob; Georgina Keirby-Smith; Michaela Lello and Megan Topp.
All parishioners are invited to attend, especially those who have candidates from their neighbourhood groups.
Confirmation Rehearsal: Thursday 10th September after Mass
ALL CANDIDATES AND SPONSORS MUST BE PRESENT
Annual Jubilee Sports Tournament
The Fatima youth will be hosting the Jubilee Sports Tournament on 12 September at SOCA courts at Gateway. We are looking for players, so if you would like to join the team please contact Catherin . If you would like to sponsor the tournament please contact Catherine Abraham 083 999 8986 or Edward Abraham 083 786 8338.
Fatima’s History “Our First Fifty Years”
An order has been placed for the printing of this book, so if you are one of those parishioners who put your name down for a copy kindly now make arrangements to pay the R 250.00 as soon as possible. This can be done by dropping off the money at the parish office, or depositing it into the parish banking account. If you do the latter please use the banking details below:
Account Name: Our Lady of Fatima Church
Bank: First National Bank
Branch Code: 221426
Account Number: 508 445 46512
Reference: “Book”
Please send a copy of your deposit slip as proof of payment.
SEPTEMBER – MONTH OF THE HOLY CROSS
During the month of September, the Church celebrates the Exultation or Triumph of the Holy Cross. To commemorate this month I would like to suggest the following:
1. Be mindful and deliberate when making the Sign of the Cross - the Great sign of our Faith and the sign of God's Love for us.
2. Have a crucifix displayed in your home - in a prominent place.
3. Teach a child how to make the Sign of the Cross: from forehead to belly button, shoulder to shoulder - a nice big Sign of the Cross shows how much we love God.
4. Begin each day with the Sign of the Cross and end each day with the Sign of the Cross.
5. Take time to look at the Cross and give thanks for the greatest love of all made real by Jesus on the Cross.
6. Ask Jesus to help you to imitate his self-sacrificing love as you take up your cross each day to follow him.
Mass Intentions
6 September 2015 – 13 September 2015
Sunday / 7.00am / Joyce Hawksley RIP (Joy Hansen) andGraham Steele RIP (Frances Steele)
9.00am / In Thanksgiving - Fr Des Nair (Oosthuysen Family) and
Louis Bosch & Gaby Walker all RIP (Theresa Hoogewerf)
5.45pm / Pro Populo
Monday / 9.00am / Fr Des Nair – In Thanksgiving (Foundation Phase pupils & Teachers)
Tuesday / 6.30am / Celebrant’s Intention
Wednesday / 6.00pm / Communion Service
Thursday / 6.00pm / Stan Kalinowski; Mr & Mrs Witkowski; Jenny Foster; Nicola Tomlin All RIP (Anna Kalinowska)
Friday / 6.30am / Pious List
Saturday / 8.00am / Zelda Byrne RIP (Pro Deo)
Sunday / 7.00am / Holy Souls RIP (Maria Teodosio) and
Norman Donnelly RIP (Donnelly Family)
9.00am / Joan Bozzoni RIP (Stella Gomes) and
Special Intention (Milly van Gogh)
5.45pm / Pro Populo
Welcome New Parishioners
Change of Address and/or Phone No
/ / Need dedication informationNew registration
/ / Registered but do not receive mailMoving out of the parish / Email mailing list
Name
Address
City / Code
Phone
Place in the collection basket or hand to a Minister of Hospitality
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B06th September 2015 Brendan McConvery, C.Ss.R.
Commentary
First Reading (Is 35: 4-7)
The prophet addresses a dispirited people and assures them that God will come to their aid. The blind, the deaf, the lame and the dumb will be healed for their infirmity and the desert places will become a well-watered garden. Physical healing and natural abundance are not only good in themselves but signify the deeper experience of the presence of God in the midst of the people. This results in new spiritual sight, understanding, energy and witness in an environment blessed with the abundance of God’s creation.
Responsorial Psalm (Ps 145:7-10)
The Psalm also celebrates the healing power of God, evident in the provision of food for the hungry, freedom for the captive, sight for the blind, and protection for the widow, the orphan and the stranger.
Second Reading (Jam 2:1-5)
The Letter of James points out how God chose those who are poor in the eyes of the world and made them rich in faith and heirs to the promised kingdom. It is the duty of those acting in the name of God in the religious assembly to remember that fundamental fact and not use worldly standards to make distinctions between members of God’s worshipping people.
Gospel (Mk 7:31-37)
Jesus manifested the care and compassion of God throughout his ministry as he responded to the blind, the deaf, the dumb, the crippled and the leper. The New Testament writers see this aspect of Jesus’ ministry as a fulfilment of the prophecies of God’s compassionate, healing action in the book of Isaiah. Luke points out how Jesus interpreted his own ministry in the synagogue at Nazareth in terms of Isaiah’s prophecies, and Matthew and Luke point out how he explained his ministry to the messengers of the Baptist in similar terms.
In this reading Jesus is seen reacting to the plight of a deaf and dumb man in the Decapolis region. The Decapolis were ten ‘foreign‘ cities, made up of Greco- Roman and native peoples, and here Jesus is seen as fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah that all nations would learn about the God of the Jews and come to worship him.
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