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SUNDAY MASSENTRANCE ANTIPHON:Be my protector, O God, a mighty stronghold to save me. For you are my rock, my stronghold! Lead me, guide me, for the sake of your name.FIRST READING: Sirach 15:16-21.RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm 119.RESPONSE:Blessed are those who walk in the law of the Lord!1. Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord! Blessed are those who keep his decrees! With all their hearts they seek him. ℟2. You have laid down your precepts to be carefully kept. May my ways be fi rm in keeping your statutes. ℟3. Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live and keep your word. Open my eyes, that I may see the wonders of your law. ℟4. Lord, teach me the way of your statutes, and I will keep them to the end. Grant me insight that I may keep your law, and observe it wholeheartedly. ℟SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 2:6-10.GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the kingdom. Alleluia.GOSPEL: Matthew 5:17-37.COMMUNION ANTIPHON:They ate and had their fi ll, and what they craved the Lord gave them; they were not disappointed in what they craved.

Youth MinistryTHE seventh chapter of Pope Francis’

Exhortation on Youth (Christ is Alive!) is based on the pastoral principle of

“ l ike ministering to l ike”. While the Pope acknowledges that in terms of evangelizing the youth, the whole community has to be involved, he stresses “ the urgent requirement that young people take on a greater role in pastoral outreach”. This method of youth minis ter ing to youth he calls a “synodal” approach. The word ‘synod’ comes f rom two Greek words meaning journeying (or travelling) together.

Youth ministry involves both outreach and growth. Young people themselves know how to reach out to other young people, they can communicate with their peers because they speak “ the language of closeness”. Growth in the faith means a lot more than factual information about doctrines; it means an ever-deepening grasp of the core of the Gospel, what is often called the kerygma (what is preached, the message). Clearly the process of growth as a Christian is impossible without the loving outreach to others.

Pope Francis devotes considerable attention to the question of the social environment in which outreach and growth are expected to f lourish. It is for all involved in youth ministry to create a welcoming and safe environment in youth centres, spaces where young people can relax, enjoy themselves, bring their friends and experience the joy of the Gospel. In the context of a suitable environment, he reflects on the role of Catholic schools and educational institutions.

It may seem surprising, but Pope Francis sets a high standard for young people: “We

should never underestimate the ability of young people to be open to contemplative prayer”. He notices that many young people have come to appreciate silence and closeness to God.

The growing availability for adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the hunger for quiet prayer, the need for spiritual reading, all point to areas of spirituality open to young people today.

Other contexts in which the hunger for God can be experienced and in which people (of all ages) can come closer to God include the world of the arts, the world of sport, and the world of nature itself.

Ever the pastor, Pope Francis commends “popular” youth ministry. By this he means a pastoral approach which lies outside the formal and institutional forms of ministry. “Popular” youth ministry, he says, “has a dif ferent style, schedule, pace and method. Broader and more flexible, it goes out to those places where real young people are active”. This looser form of ministry throws up its own “popular leaders” who are skilled at drawing everyone “into the forward march of youth”. Like all genuine Christian movements, youth ministry of whatever kind, must be missionary. The Pope commends the use of “Youth Missions”.

Youth ministry needs accompaniment. The f irst place of accompaniment is the family; the local Christian community is also a critical element in the development of youth ministry. Whatever structural accompaniment is in place, there is always the need for personal monitoring. At the end of this seventh chapter, Pope Francis sketches out a useful prof ile of a good monitor.

Live the Word T H E W E E K A H E A D

(KEY: SOLEMNITY; FEAST; Memorial; (Optional Memorial)B=Bishop; D=Doctor

Mon 17 Feb (7 Founders of the Servite Order)James 1:1-11; Psalm 119; Mark 8:11-13Like the seven founders of the Servite Order, many to-day feel called to a counter-cultural life, even in religion. All of us are faced in a new and urgent way with the challenge to make our lives decisively centered in Christ.

Sun 23 Feb 7TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMELeviticus 19:1-2.17-18; Psalm 103; Matthew 5:38-48Turn your heart to God today. Invite God into the deep places within you, those hard to reach areas, and humbly seek healing and comfort. Pray to be refined into a new creation, one that reflects God’s glory.

Sat 22 Feb CHAIR OF ST PETER1 Peter 5:1-4; Psalm 23; Matthew 16:13-19This feast commemorates Christ's choosing Peter to sit in his place as the servant-authority of the whole church. This office endues as a sign of a long tradition we cherish and as a focus for the universal Church.

Fri 21 Feb (St Peter Damian, BD)James 2:14-24.26; Psalm 112; Mark 8:34–9:1Peter Damian lived the Gospel. He loved the poor. It was the ordinary thing for him to have a poor person or two with him at table and he liked to minister personally to their needs.

Thu 20 Feb Liturgy of the Day James 2:1-9; Psalm 34; Mark 8:27-33The eternal question: Who do you say that Jesus is? What does he mean to you? How has he changed your life or influenced your decisions? Is he Saviour, Lord, friend, brother? Indeed, who is he to you?

Wed 19 Feb Liturgy of the DayJames 1:19-27; Psalm 15; Mark 8:22-26We often feel lost and don’t know which way to turn, yet like the blind man we sense that we must walk into the unknown, trusting that we will not be abandoned. Pray for the courage to follow where God leads.

Tue 18 Feb Liturgy of the DayJames 1:12-18; Psalm 94; Mark 8:14-21Are we like the disciples, who were not very good at making lasting connections between Jesus’ words and actions? Commit to making a more resolute effort to understand, to see, to hear and to get the point.

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HOLY REDEEMER PARISH

Tel: 021 712 2210 or 712 1181

Parish Priest: Fr. Anthony Padua CSsR e-mail:parishpriest@holyredeemer.co.za Assistant Priest: Fr. Joseph Udoudo CSsR Secretary: Philippa Cecchini parish@holyredeemer.co.za www.holyredeemer.co.za - Naquita.hendricks@gmail.com

Weekly diary Saturday 16th Feb to Sunday 23rd Feb 2020

YEAR A 6th Sunday of the Year Page 327 Mass Intentions

15th Sat 6.00pm Douglas Michaels - RIP

16th Sun 7.30am 9.00am 11.00am 6.00pm

Parishioners Dale De Waal – RIP Mortuary List Jean Deyer - RIP

17th Mon 6.15am 8.30am

Sister Lawrence OP – RIP Belinda De La Cruz & Taryn Poggenpoel – Special Intention

18th Tues 6.15am 8.30am

Dot Herbst – RIP Ganash Vasi - RIP

19th Wed 6.15am 8.30am

Sr. H Alphonsus – RIP Josephine Mattei – Special Inten.

20th Thur 6.15am 8.30pm

Alveira Collins – RIP Special Intention

21st Fri 6.15am 8.30am

St Peter Damian BD Deceased Fam of Josephine Mattei - RIP Michael & Susan Maggott– RIP

22nd Sat 8.30am 6.00pm

Jill Buser – RIP Mortuary List

23rd Sun 7.30am 9.00am 11.00am 6.00pm

Parishioners Jackie Whitefield Birthday and thanksgiving Josephone Mattei – Thanksgiving Isabel Gorgulho - RIP

YOUNG ADULTS GROUP

The Young Adults Group is being launched this month. Are you looking for a deeper

relationship with Christ and would like to meet other young adults and have some fun?

Come along and join us for our relaunch and find out what we are all about. We’re

getting together for a fish and chips supper in the parish centre on Friday 28th Feb

after Stations of the Cross which will start at 19h00.

SHROVE TUESDAY – Pancake evening

Lent is around the corner and this year we are celebrating Shrove Tuesday by

having a Pancake evening to not only eat but to burn last year’s blessed palm crosses

and sing out the Alleluia. This will take place on Tuesday, 25th February in the

parish centre at 19h00. We’re looking for people to make pancakes or in you are

Portuguese, Italian, or other nationality, make your culture’s traditional shrove

Tuesday eats and share it with the rest of the community; eg Portuguese have

malasadas instead of pancakes. If you can assist, please Whatsapp or sms Aldina on

083 303 5147. Bring along your palm crosses from last year for burning.

SNAP TO PAY HERE

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK.

Pam Cable, Wilf de Hahn, Sylvia Peters, Dale Heyns, Dawn Heyns,

Russel Heyns,Fr. Lunny, Marion Samuels, Mark Kotze, Lisa Foley,

Gerald Louw, Basil Petersen, Jane & Lionel September, Helga Boyles,

Gloriana Cloete, Monty & Shirley Pasqualie, Andre Raizenberg,

Theresa Arendse, Edith Fabing, Lela Fernandez, Dulce Da Silva,

Keith Gomez, Jelena Kruzic and Morris Orgill.

UPCOMING MEETINGS.

MON 17th – Catholic Mens Group – 7.30pm – Boardroom

TUES 18th - Care/Craft – 9.15am – Edna Cottle Room

Charismatics – 7.30pm – Room 1

RCIA – 7.30 – 9.00pm – Room 2

SVP – 5.00pm – Room 1

Fund Raising meeting – Boardroom – 7pm

WED 19th – Alpha – 7 – 9.00pm – Hall

Life Teen Core – 7 – 9.00pm - Boardroom

Alzheimer – 10.00am - Hall

THUR 20th - 4th Year Conf. – 6.00 – 7.30pm – Edna Cottle Room

Novena – 7.30am – Church

Seniors – 10.00am - Hall

SAT 22nd - LOM – 9 – 12.00am – Room 2

SUN 23rd – Life Night – 4.30pm – 9.15pm – Hall

Anette Milner is offering her services for family or individual counselling. Contact details: 083 710 0598

The Special French Masses are held every second, fourth (and where

applicable) fifth Sunday at 2.00pm.

Confession times: Thursdays – 7.00pm before Novena Saturdays – 9.00am to 10.00am 5.00pm to 6.00pm

MEETING OF PARENTS OF CHILDREN ATTENDING CATECHSM AT HOLY REDEEMER.

The parents of the children making their First Holy Communion this year (faith level 4) will meet on Monday 17th February at 7pm in the hall.

REPOSITORY

• Reflections for Lent – Adults/Children/Families

• New Consignment of books from Redemptorist Pastoral Publications. SA Favourites as well as a few International Titles.

• Our own brand of Prayer Candles in a Jar. THE ADORATION CHAPEL Warm thanks to the new members who have come forward to join Adoration. The Adoration Chapel has returned to the usual hours of 9h00am to 20h00 Monday to Friday with the exception of Thursday with early closing at 19.30pm. If anyone would like to join the Adoration community please contact Carol Cornell on 073 194 7295 or Theresa Ford in the office.

FUND-RAISING COMMITTEE

There will be a fund-raising committee meeting to discuss fund-

raising plans for 2020 on Tuesday 18th Feb at 19h00 in the

Boardroom. We would love to see some new faces on the committee,

so please join us and help us make 2020 a successful fund-raising

year.

Club 300 - Holy Redeemer 2020 Fundraising

Rules:

1. Club 300 is limited to 300 participants paying R 1 000 over 5 months

2. Participants may take as many numbers as they like.

3. Families, friends clubbing together can enter under an agreed name.

4. If the amount of numbers sold are under 300, the prize amounts

changes accordingly.

Payment:

1. Payment can be made in full – R 1000

2. Payment can also be made in installments; the lowest is R 200. Five

months of R200 payments

3. The payee and the person receiving the money both sign the receipt.

4. Payments can be made after Holy Mass on a Sunday or at the Parish

Office between 9.30 and 10.30 am (Monday to Friday)

5. Before making a EFT payment, the person must be given a number

which is reflected on the bank statement.

6. Those making EFT payments have to bring proof of payment which

would be recorded in the receipt book.

7. Last payment can be made by the 15th July 2020

8. If payment is not made in full, the monies paid in will be forfeited to

Club 300 to cover the prize.

BANKING DETAILS: Standard Bank, Constantia Name of account: Holy Redeemer Building Fund Account No: 076149641 Branch No: 025 309 Your name and Club 300 as reference Draw:

1. Main prize will be R 50 000.

2. There will be 30 prizes with the value of R 1 500.

3. Members may only have one draw per number for the smaller prize.

4. For the main prize, all numbers are eligible.

Holy Redeemer Fund raising February to July 2020

CLUB 300

WIN R50 000 !!!!

Consolation prizes: 30 winners of R1 500 !!!!

We need 300 people who would donate R1 000.00 over

a period of 5 months – R200.00 per month or it could

be paid in full.

This could be individuals, groups of family members,

friends, work colleagues etc. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR PARISH AND JOIN IMMEDIATELY!

THE CO-ORDINATORS ARE:

Angela Preyser & Associate – 071 400 9988 – Sunday 7.30am

Margie Corker – 071 096 6404 – Sunday 9.00am Mass

Lorraine Whittle – 072 324 2730

Belinda Geidien – 087 335 6124

Claude Philander – 083 450 5479 and

Odile Davids – 072 743 8409 – Sunday 11am Mass

Carmen Mcgregor – 082 949 0044 – Saturday 6pm

TICKETS SOLD SO FAR: 120 OUT OF 300