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SUNDAY MASSENTRANCE ANTIPHON:See, I have God for my help. The Lord sustains my soul. I will sacrifi ce to you with willing heart, and praise your name, O Lord, for it is good.FIRST READING: Wisdom 12:13, 16-19.RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm 86.RESPONSE:O Lord, you are good and forgiving.1. O Lord, you are good and forgiving, full of mercy to all who call to you. Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer, and attend to my voice in supplication. ℟2. All the nations you have made shall come; they will bow down before you, O Lord, and glorify your name, for you are great and do marvellous deeds, you who alone are God. ℟3. But you, O God, are compassionate and
gracious, slow to anger, O Lord, abundant in mercy and fi delity; turn and take pity on me. ℟SECOND READING: Romans 8:26-27.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 13:24-43.COMMUNION ANTIPHON:The Lord, the gracious, the merciful, has made a memorial of his wonders; he gives food to those who fear him.
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G o o d N e w s f o r F a m i l i e sChapter 3 (2)In our second ref lection on Chapter 3 of
Amoris Laetitia, we look at the challenge Pope Francis poses to the Church in its pastoral attitude to a variety of marriage situations. He reminds us that God’s love and the presence of the Holy Spirit are not limited to the structures of the Church, nor to circumstances where everything is perfect. Marriage is f irst and foremos t a human rea l i t y and as such reflects the brokenness of our f a l len wor ld. N e v e r t h e l e s s t h e Second Vatican Council teaches that ‘the light of Christ enlightens every person’ (John 1:9 and GS 22). So if the Church is to be like Christ it must go beyond itself and of fer ‘pastoral care for the faithful who are living together, or are only married civilly, or are divorced and remarried.’
As always Pope Francis looks to Jesus in the Gospels, for example how he treated the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4), or how he dealt with the woman caught in adultery (‘Neither do I condemn you.’ John 8). Jesus accepted people where they were, gently and patiently leading them beyond their limitations to new possibilities and hope. ‘Following this divine pedagogy’, writes Pope Francis, ‘the Church turns with love to those who participate in her life in an imperfect manner: she seeks the grace of conversion for them; she encourages them to do good, to take loving care of each other and to serve the community in which they live and work.’
Pope Francis is not only being realistic. He is actually ref lecting the Gospel way of Jesus
himself. The Church must always preach and teach ‘Good News’. This includes inspiring hope, showing that there is always a silver lining. So, for example, he says that when a couple living
in a so-called ‘irregular union’ attains stability through a civil or public bond – characterized by deep a f fec t ion , responsibility towards the children and the abilit y to overcome trials – this can be seen as an oppor tuni t y, when possible, to lead them to ce lebrate t he s ac r amen t o f matrimony.
True to his frequent admonitions to clergy, Pope Francis calls on
them yet again to practice restraint. He quotes Pope John Paul II: ‘When faced with dif f icult situations and wounded families, it is always necessary to recall this general principle: Pastors must know that, for the sake of truth, they are obliged to exercise careful discernment of situations.’ It’s not about ‘throwing the book’ at people but about adopting the personal approach Jesus took in each unique encounter. As Pope Francis says, ‘the degree of responsibility is not equal in all cases and factors may exist which limit the ability to make a decision. Therefore, while clearly stating the Church’s teaching, pastors are to avoid judgements that do not take into account the complexity of various situations, and they are to be attentive, by necessity, to how people experience and endure distress because of their condition”.
May the Church continue the work of Christ by being a beacon of hope and Good News to marriage and family life in the world today!
Live the Word T H E W E E K A H E A D
(KEY: SOLEMNITY; FEAST; Memorial; (Optional Memorial)Colour = Liturgical colour of the day or feast)
Mon 24 Jul (St Sharbel Makhluf, Priest)Exodus 14:5-18; Exodus 15:1-6; Matthew 12:38-42When we quiet our ‘need to know’ and focus instead on the Lord, we will f ind that we no longer need a sign. Allow God’s whisper to speak solace to your soul, and God’s light to shine on your next step.
Sun 30 Jul 17TH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR1 Kings 3:5.7-12; Psalm 119; Matthew 13:44-52A crucial challenge for parents (and grandparents) is being f irm about consequences for wrongful behaviour. Our mercy cannot cancel out justice. We are made for goodness.
Sat 29 Jul St Martha 1 John 4:7-16; Psalm 34; Luke 10:38-42How many times do we consider time for prayer or Mass and think, ‘Not now, later, too much to do’. Often! And how many times have we brushed aside the reluctance and spent time with the Lord and regretted it. Never!
Fri 28 Jul (St Victor I, Pope & Martyr)Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19; Matthew 13:18-23Reaching its fullness in Jesus, one’s relationship to God is profoundly personal. We experience God as one who desires what’s best and happiest for us even before and more than we do ourselves.
Thu 27 Jul Liturgy of the DayExodus 19:1-2.9-11.16-20; Daniel 3:52-56; Matthew 13:10-17 Jesus’ parables are stories that represent deeper meanings and mysteries. Story is an impor-tant genre in Scripture. But what of our own story? How do you want your next chapter to be read?
Wed 26 Jul Ss Joachim & Anne, parents of MaryExodus 16:1-5.9-15; Psalm 78; Matthew 13:1-9Today is the feast of Jesus’ grandparents. The feast car-ries a message to the younger generation, reminding them of the older person’s greater perspective, depth of experience and appreciation of life’s great rhythms.
Tue 25 Jul ST JAMES, APOSTLE2 Corinthians 4:7-15; Psalm 126; Matthew 20:20-28We might think we are more important when oth-ers serve us, but Jesus says the opposite is true. We are considered to be great when we assist others and are concerned about them.
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HOLY REDEEMER PARISH
Parish Priest: Fr Gerard McCabe C.Ss.R � [email protected]
Assistants: Fr Scott Davidson C.Ss.R and Fr Charles Mulenga C.Ss.R
22 / 23 JULY 2017 ~ SIXTEENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME PAGE: 362 in New Sunday Missal. Year A. THEME: God’s Patience and Our Impatience
WEEKEND SUNDAY MASS TIMES :
SATURDAY: 6.00pm
SUNDAY: 7.00am, 9.00am, 11.00am and 6.00pm
FRENCH MASS: SUNDAYS: 1.30pm
DAILY MASS TIMES:
MON to FRI: 6.15am (or Communion Service)
MON to SAT: 8.30am
MORNING PRAYER: MON to FRI at 8.00am
ROSARY: WEDNESDAY after 8.30am Mass
CONFESSION TIMES:
THURSDAY: 7.00 to 7.30pm
SATURDAY: 9.00 to 10.00am & 5.00 to 5.55pm
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
MONDAY to FRIDAY: 9.00am to 9.00pm
except THURSDAY: 9.00am to 7.30pm
NOVENA & BENEDICTION:
TO OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP
THURSDAY: 7.30pm
NORMAL WORSHIP TIMES
CONTACTS
Bergvliet Road, Bergvliet, 7945
021 712-2210 or712-1181
021 712-4271
9.00am to 3.00pm Monday to Friday
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Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Bergvliet
Catholic Counselling
Network
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Contact one of our trained counsellors
Cynthia Wiese: 021 794-1601
Annette Milner: 021 715-8177
St. Vincent de Paul Society assists the areas poor.
If you need help / assistance / a visit contact the SVDP pres-ident on 083 450-5479. The matter will be dealt with in confidence.
WEEKLY DIARY MASS INTENTIONS
July 24 Mon Alpha 7pm Room 2 PPC 7.30pm in boardroom Men’s group 7.30pm Parish centre
6.15am Mortuary List 8.30am Thomas Goemans - Birthday
July 25 Tues Care & craft after 8.30 Mass Edna Cottle room RCIA 7.30pm Edna Cottle room Charismatic Praise & Worship 7.45pm Room 1
6.15am Deceased C.Ss.R 8.30am Mary Constance Lambe - Rip
July 26 Wed Rosary after 8.30am Mass Life Teen 7pm in boardroom
6.15am Special Intention 8.30am Sylvia Peters - Special Intention
July 27 Thurs Novena 7.30pm in the Church Badminton after Novena in Parish centre
6.15am Redemptorists Priests & Brothers 8.30am Lawrence Clarence - Rip
July 28 Fri 6.15am Private Intention 8.30am Barbara Alexander - Rip
July 29 Sat. Legion of Mary 9.15am Room 2 8.30am Parishioners 6.00pm Nuala Human - Rip
July 30 Sun Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time Theme: The Courage to Sell Off Everthing
PAGE: 366 in New Sunday Missal. Year A
7.00am Gerald Fouten - Rip 9.00am Gerald Fouten - Rip 11.00am Edmund & Roger Heuschen - Rip 6.00pm Inacio Fernandes - Rip
(A WORD FROM YOUR PARISH PRIEST— CONTINUED)
3. And finally: the family experiences joy.
I would like to ask you all a question today. But each of you keep it in your heart and take it home. You can regard it as a kind of “homework”. Only you must answer. How are things when it comes to joy at home? Is there joy in your family? You can answer this question.
Dear families, you know very well that the true joy which we experience in the family is not superficial; it does not come from material objects, from the fact that everything seems to be going well… True joy comes from a profound harmony between persons, something which we all feel in our hearts and which makes us experience the beauty of togetherness, of mutual support along life’s journey. But the basis of this feeling of deep joy is the presence of God, the presence of God in the family and his love, which is welcoming, merciful, and respectful towards all. And above all, a love which is patient: patience is a virtue of God and he teaches us how to cultivate it in family life, how to be patient, and lovingly so, with each other. To be patient among ourselves. A patient love. God alone knows how to create harmony from differences. But if God’s love is lacking, the family loses its harmony, self-
centredness prevails and joy fades. But the family which experiences the joy of faith communicates it naturally. That family is the salt of the earth and the light of the world, it is the leaven of society as a whole.
Dear families, always live in faith and simplicity, like the Holy Family of Nazareth! The joy and peace of the Lord be always with you!
Fr Gerard, CSsR
Prayer for Peace in Our Family
Lord Jesus, be with my family.
Grant us Your peace and harmony, an end to conflict and division.
Gift us with compassion to better understand each other,
wisdom and love to assist each other,
and trust and patience to live peacefully together.
Grant that through the intercession of your mother, Mary, and St. Joseph,
our family may become a holy family accepting each other,
working together in unity, selflessly dedicated to one other and to You.
Amen.
A WORD FROM YOUR PARISH PRIEST
It is good to be back with you here at Holy Redeemer parish, and also to be with my Redemptorist Community again. I really had a wonderful time in Scotland with my family. All of them could see that I am very happy here in Cape Town, and send greetings to each of you. In particular, my sister Eileen send her love and thanks you for all your continued prayers for her well-being. She remains physically unwell, but is in very good spirits. There was also the joy for me of having four new babies in the family since my last time at home, so that certainly kept me engaged and amused.
Being at home reminded me of something that I have spoken of a few times in my letters to you: the significance of our family life as the place where we most intimately encounter the love of God. Because of this, I would like to share some recent words of Pope Francis, on how we are all called to be holy families. I think that his words give us an opportunity to reflect on the quality of our family life today.
Pope Francis on the Family — What Makes a Family Holy?
1. First: the family prays.
…I would like to ask you, dear families: Do you pray together from time to time as a family? Some of you do, I know. But so many people say to me: But how can we? …But in the family how is this done? After all, prayer seems to be something personal, and besides there is never a good time, a moment of peace… Yes, all that is true enough, but it is also a matter of humility, of realizing that we need God… all of us! We need his help, his strength, his blessing, his mercy, his forgiveness. And we need simplicity to pray as a family: simplicity is necessary! Praying the Our Father together, around the table, is not something extraordinary: it’s easy. And praying the Rosary together, as a family, is very beautiful and a source of great strength! And also praying for one another! The husband for his wife, the wife for her husband, both together for their children, the children for their grandparents…. praying for each other. This is what it means to pray in the family and it is what makes the family strong: prayer.
2. Next, the family keeps the faith.
Here too, we can ask: How do we keep our faith as a family? Do we keep it for ourselves, in our families, as a personal treasure like a bank account, or are we able to share it by our witness, by our acceptance of others, by our openness? We all know that families, especially young families, are often “racing” from one place to another, with lots to do. But did you ever think that this “racing” could also be the race of faith? Christian families are missionary families. …They are missionary in everyday life, in their doing everyday things, as they bring to everything the salt and the leaven of faith! Keeping the faith in families and bringing to everyday things the salt and the leaven of faith.
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REDEMPTORIST PILGRIMAGE
WITH FR GERARD McCABE IN
SEPTEMBER 2018
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE SAINTS.
THERE WILL BE A MEETING
ON FRIDAY 4 AUGUST 2017
AT 7.30PM IN THE PARISH CENTRE
FOR ALL PARTIES CONCERNED.
2nd COLLECTION
This week: None
BREAD NEEDED
Please consider donating a loaf of bread regularly. The number of people we feed has grown, but sadly the supply of bread has dwindled.
LIFT ROSTERS Please collect
ALPHA GROUP MEETING Monday 24 July 7.00pm
Venue - Room 2
PPC MEETING
Monday 24 July 7.30pm
Venue - Boardroom
BACON & EGG ROLLS Sunday 30 July After 9.00am Mass
Alpha Group initiative
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION Sunday 30 July 2.30pm
FINANCE MEETING
Monday 31 July 7.00pm
Venue - Boardroom
YOUNG ADULTS MEETING Tuesday 1 August 7.15pm
Venue - Monastery
DOUGHNUTS FOR SALE
Sunday 6 August after 7 & 9am Masses
LITURGY GROUP MEETING Tuesday 8 August 7.30pm
Venue - Boardroom Available from the Repository
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1. Fatima statues offer for home prayers
2. How ex-Man Utd player became a priest
3. Reaching the ‘meh’ generation
4. Answering an atheist
5. How to understand original sin
THIS WEEK’S EDITORIAL:
To see, judge and act
ANNOUNCEMENTS
REPOSITORY
PRAYER AND LIFE WORKSHOP
Workshop will run from
Wednesday 2 August to 22 November 2017
in the Edna Cottle Room.
Registration will take place
after each Mass over weekend 29/30 July or
you can attend the Introductory Session on 3 August.
Contact Person :
Tracey Van Wyk 0833966480.
CONDOLENCES
FR SCOTT’S MOTHER PASSED AWAY ON THURSDAY EVENING.
WE THE REDEMPTORIST COMMUNITY AND
THE PARISHIONERS OF HOLY REDEEMER
WISH TO EXTEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY
TO FR SCOTT AND HIS FAMILY.
LORD, WE PRAY THAT YOU ENFOLD THEM IN YOUR ARMS
AND COMFORT THEM IN THEIR TIME OF BEREAVEMENT.
ADORATION CHAPEL
The Adoration Chapel is open from
Monday to Friday 9.00am to 9.00pm
except except for early closing on
Thursday at 7.30pm
There is still an urgent need for someone
to fill the following hour:
Tuesday: 8-9pm
Friday: 11am-12noon
Even if you are unable to help on a
permanent basis a few weeks helping out
temporarily would be greatly appreciated.
If you are interested please ontact Theresa
PRAY FOR OUR SICK
Monica Arendse
Fr Anderson
Lily Ball
Dylan Berry
Jill Buser
Gloriana Cloete
Alvin Cozett
Magdalena Cozett
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Mr Doidge
Christian Engelbrecht
Mary-Anne Esau
Desmond Fernandez
Dawn Forsdyk
Jose Santos Gomes
Keith Gomez
Kerry Heideman
Rita Hendricks
Dale Heynes
Dawn Heynes
Russell Heynes
Jean Kennedy
Fr Lunney
Gerald Louw
Geraldine Malander
Willi Malherbe
Brian McEvoy
Rosetta Orgill
Monty Pasqualie
Kathleen Pereira
Patrick Pereira
Ernest Peskin
Sylvia Peters
Albert Petersen
Carris Pietersen
Lindsey Pietersen
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Jack Whitwam
Margie Wilhelm
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PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED
Jessie Subke - RIP