HOLY REDEEMER PARISH Parish Priest: Fr Sean Wales C.Ss.R Email: parishpriest@holyredeemer.co.za

Assistants: Fr Sizwe Zungu C.Ss.R Rev. Alan Morris

BERGVLIET ROAD, BERGVLIET, 7945

Office hours 9.00 am. to 3.00 pm. Monday to Friday

TEL NO: 021 712-2210 or 712-1181. FAX: 021 712-4271

EMAIL: parish@holyredeemer.co.za WEBSITE: www.holyredeemer.co.za WEBMASTER: carmentlouw@gmail.com

THEME: Seduced by Christ YEAR: A PAGE: 385 (New Sunday Missal)

Need somewhere to talk that is safe, where there is total confi-dentiality and where you will not be judged?

Contact one of our trained coun-sellors

Cynthia Wiese: 021 794-1601 Annette Milner: 021 715-8177

WEEKEND MASS TIMES :

SAT: 6:00pm

SUN: 7:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am & 6:00pm

DAILY MASS TIMES:

MON - FRI: 6:15am & 8:30am. Sat 8.30 a.m

CONFESSION TIMES:

THURS: 7:00 - 7:30pm

SAT: 9:00 - 10:00am & 5:00 - 5:55pm

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:

MON - FRI: 9:00am - l0:00pm

NOVENA & BENEDICTION :

Thursday: -7:30pm

FRENCH MASS: SUNDAYS - 1:30pm

MORNING PRAYER—Mon to Fri at 8.00 am

WEEKLY DIARY MASS INTENTIONS

Sep 1 Mon 6.15am Mortuary List 8.30am John Hill & Robert Walker - Rip

Sep 2 Tues

• Care & craft meet after 8.30am Mass • SVP meet 6.30pm in Room 2 • RCIA meet 7.30pm in Edna Cottle room • Charismatic group meet 7.45pm in Room 1

6.15am Private Intention 8.30am Preservation of life for the unborn &

(euthanasia of sick and elderly)

Sep 3 Wed. • Rosary after 8.30am Mass • PLW 7.00pm in Edna Cottle Room

6.15am Deceased C.Ss.R - Rip 8.30am Gordon Robertson - Rip

Sep 4 Thurs • Novena 7.30pm in the Church • Badminton after Novena in Parish centre

6.15am Private Intention 8.30am Ann Dell - Rip

Sep 5 Fri

• 1st Friday. Extra Mass at 6.00pm. • Tea will be served after 8.30am Mass in the Atrium – please bring a platter

• PLW 10.00am Edna Cottle room

6.15am Private Intention 8.30am Preservation of Life for the unborn &

(Euthanasia of Sick & Elderly 6.00pm Private Intention

Sep 6 Sat. • Legion of Mary meeting 9.00am in Parish Centre

8.30am Private Intention 6.00pm Jerome Hufkie - Birthday

Sep 7 Sun 23rd SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME

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7.00am Janet Noah - Rip 9.00am Joseph Sutter - Rip 11.00am Parishioners 6.00pm Stanley Pollard - Rip

30 /31 Aug 2014 ~ 22nd SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME

The Dan-Ag CARE CENTRE

Provide limited care & support to homeless & needy families / persons in Retreat/Montague Village areas, within the project. Manage a small care support centre from which the following are performed:

• Provide basic care including clothing, food

• Provide programs that will attempt to:

• Build self-esteem, confidence

• Assist with finding employment & compiling CV’s

• Assist in re-unification, re-integration in original communities

• Assist in becoming self-reliant At the moment, our operating style is:

• Provide two meals a week to about 60 homeless (including children & disabled) within the project

• Basic needs - clothing, blankets, food donations

• Provide permanent accommodation (to those in the program); after careful monitoring & approval, & we have raised sufficient funds to build a bungalow, we move them off the street , start them off with bedding, kitchen utensils, toi-letries & foodstuffs.

• Monthly Family preservation/Parenting programs

• Weekly Craft programs, the end product they can sell as income for themselves

• Consulting sessions

• Referral for admission to rehab & other needs

• Pay fees for ID’s, ID photos, grants and train fare

The aim of soup hand outs: To identify individual needs and either direct them to services or assist where we can. Although there are shelters in most areas, many do not have the necessary fee to spend a night at the shelter; they are turned away and hence remain on the street. Some resort to street life due to family poverty, domestic violence, housing, unemploy-ment & other socio-economic ills. Because of the duration they spent living on the street, it is difficult for them to help themselves out of this cycle. This cycle of poverty can be broken by the act of Giving. The knowledge that there are a few who are terminally ill & have nowhere to conva-lesce, makes the need for establishing a fully operational care centre, even more ur-gent. The aim of this project can reduce destruction of family life, increase upliftment of dig-nity and self-sustainability. We are privileged that we can help them in some way. Thanks for your support, sharing & prayers. GOD bless you all

denisedelcarme@hotmail.com ph- 0798694319 Physical: Rm 3 Retreat Shopping Mall, Station Road, Retreat Post: 6 Pelican Way, Zeekoevlei, 7941 No. 068-704-NPO Standard Bank Savings acc 305037315 Kromboom Branch

KARAOKE/JAZZ EVENINGby Dan-Ag Care group, Friday 5 September, Venue: Retreat Civic R30 pp Raffle - R5 Eats on sale

Just a thought

BIBLE SUNDAY

South Africa is well served by two vibrant organizations promoting the

Bible: The Bible Society of South Africa (BSSA) and Catholic Bible Foun-

dation of South Africa (CBFSA).

The BSSA has been bringing the Word of God to South Africans since

1820 and it is a member of the United Bible Societies, a family of 146

Bible societies operating in over 200 countries.

The Mission of BSSA is to provide affordable Bibles for everyone in

their own language and in suitable format so that all may experience the

life-giving message of the Word. Last year it became possible for the

first time to distribute the complete Bible in all of our country’s eleven

official languages.

The slogan for BSSA is A BIBLE FOR EVERYONE. Some idea of this

project can be gleaned from the fact that last year (2013) more than 1

million Bibles were distributed, and more than half a million free cell-

phone Bibles were downloaded. The range of Bible formats is a tribute

to the zeal and imagination of BSSA: ordinary print, large print, Braille,

audio, internet, cell-phone and e-Bible!

The CBFSA, by comparison, is a new boy on the block. The inspiration

for CBFSA came from Elandskop in KZN. Two Holy Family Sisters visited

Mrs Mdaweni in her very frugal house and asked how they might be of

help. All Mrs Mdaweni asked for was a Bible. Bishop Vestraete O.M.I.

was pondering the same idea: what people want –and need- is access to

the Word of God. For twenty years now the CBFSA has been living up to

its mandate “to help people enter into a living and dynamic relationship

with the Word of God, Jesus Christ, through the Word of God in the

Scriptures”.

In making the Bible known the strategy of CBFSA is focussed on Scrip-

ture Programmes for adults, youth and children. It has offices in Johan-

nesburg and Durban and a website: www.catholicbible.org.za

The purpose of today’s Bible Sunday is to draw attention to the centrali-

ty of Scripture in everything we do and the critical role it plays in our

lives. Bible Sunday encourages a Christian way of life inspired and based

on the Word of God.

Fr Sean Wales, C.Ss.R.

PRAY FOR OUR SICK

Abrahams, George

Berry, Dylan

Beukes, Matthew

Beukes, Janine

BLACKIE, Fr Duncan Boyles, Mrs Brindley, Bernadette

Castle, Dorothy

Clarence, Dickie Coutriers, Douglas

Daames, Erin De Vos, Claudelle

Dewhurst, Vera

Erwin, Sharon

Esau, Mary-Anne

Ferreira, Pam

Forsdike, Dawn Fortuin, Mrs S

Fouten, Ma

Freeman, Mick Gomez, Keith Hall, Lee Hendricks, Patricia Hendricks , Sam

Hendricks, Rita Henriques, Carmelita

Herman, Mr H

Heynes, Dale

Heynes, Russell Heynes, Dawn Jacobs, Genevieve

Jacobs, Marlene

Jansen, Catherine

Jegels, Christine

Jegels, Gerard

Jenkins, Angeline Jenkins, Sadie

Johnson, Margaret Jones, Mary

King, James Klein, Edith Linnegar,Mafalda

Louw, Mike

Maggott, Michael McAdam, Mary

McDuma, Elenor Methven, Cherry

Milne, Des Morkel, Joanna

Moses, Lisa Marie Morris, Alan

Naidoo, Gabriel Nicolls, Clement Orgill, Rosetta Perreira, Kathleen Pasquallie, Monty

Peskin, Ernest Peters, Sylvia

Petersen, Albert Petersen, Jacqui Petersen, Joyce

Pietersen, Lindsy

Ruiters, Sharon Rodgers, Alan Scott, Lizzie

Sheraton, Sylvia

Souchon, Philippe

Stevens, Stephane Steyn, Vera

Traill, Rob

Visser, George

Willemse, Mrs Zill, Blanche

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

For your weekly adoration consider spending time in prayer, reflection or meditation in the Chapel.

The adoration chapel will be closed from 9.00 – 10.00am on Monday 8 Septem-ber to allow all adorers to attend the Holy Hour in the Church.

Adorers required for : Wednesday afternoon 5.00 – 6.00pm.

Back–up Adorers: Any parishioners available for fill in at odd times” Contact: Christine: 0824991718

2nd COLLECTION This week: Garden of Remembrance

SINCERE THANKS

The Iraq appeal last weekend raised R.15,775 which is being forwarded to Archbishop Erbil

MEN FOR CHANGE IN CHRIST Induction 14 Sept at 9am Mass

ANNOUNCEMENTS

(Please advise the office if a person’s name is no longer necessary to be on the list)

NOVENA TO OUR MOTHER OF

PERPETUAL HELP

Thursday evening at 7.30pm

Place your special Prayer Intentions & Thanksgivings in the box at the back of the Church. Also at www.holyredeemer.co.za

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OUR LADY’S BIRTHDAY

MONDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER 2014

MASS AT 8.30AM FOLLOWED BY AN HOLY HOUR (IN THE CHURCH) TEA WILL BE SERVED IN THE PARISH CENTRE THEREAFTER ALL WELCOME!!

PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED JOHN NOAH - R.I.P

MILESTONES

BACON & EGG ROLLS

Sunday 31 Aug after 9.00 am Mass

Organised by the Alpha Group

100CLUB - NEXT DRAW Friday 5 Sept after 8.30am Mass. Venue: Atrium Contributions accepted up to 31 Aug. Further info: www.holyredeemer.co.za

SENIORS CLUB MEETING

Thursday 4 Sep 10.00am

Venue - Parish centre

DOUGHNUTS TO BE SOLD

Sunday 7 September after 7.00am & 9.00am Masses

BINGO

Saturday 13 Sep at 2.00pm

Venue - Parish centre

EVENTS

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Garden of Remembrance update: Our project is now underway and will be done

in stages to keep the activity low impact on parishioners. We have moved the kerb stones and cleared the area to allow for the next phase which will be the con-struction of the surround wall columns and the water fountain containment area. We appeal to parishioners to respect the demarcated building activity areas, and also only park in designated parking bays, and not parallel to the kerb as this space is insufficient for those using the demarcated bays to turn.

Lighting upgrade: The night lighting in the drive in area to left of the cry chapel

has been upgraded for better visibility. We have also trimmed foliage to remove areas of shadow. Further improvements will be made when we commence the Parish Centre facade and entrance improvements as part of a further project.

Adoration Support If you are able to offer time as a stand-by adorer please add

your name to the schedule in the porch. This is ideal for parishioners who cannot commit to a regular weekly slot and will suit parishioners who need flexibility, yet will be of huge help to the regular adoration members who occasionally have un-avoidable time overlaps and need to arrange an adorer to cover their time period.

It’s your Parish, join in, be part of the action.

To share your Time, Talent or Treasure within your Parish Community step forward and contact the office 021 712 2210 with your contribution of help.

THE PARISH

With entertainment and lucky draw prizes takes

place next Saturday 6th September at 2.30pm.

Thank you to everyone who has offered to host a table. Tables may be set up from 4pm to 6pm on Friday 5th and from 12:30pm on Saturday 6th. It would be appreciated if all monies can be paid in at the office prior to the day for security reasons. There will be no tickets on sale at the door, so please see Natalie after Mass today if you would like to at-tend. Tickets cost R60 each

PARISH FUNDRAISING UPDATE & NEWS

The delicious fresh DOUGHNUTS on sale 1st Sunday of the month after the 7am and 9am Masses helps towards our expenses for the Food Fair, thanks for your regular support!!

The Parish INTERNATIONAL FOOD FAIR is to be held on Friday 31st October. A book of tickets will cost R70 and will be on sale from this weekend, 30th August to 31st October. We once again are appealing to you to help us by donating items for the stalls, which really helps to keep our overhead expenses down, or assisting in any other way you can. Your enthusiasm and support will once again ensure that our 2014 FOOD FAIR will be another BUMPER one!

Look out for these NEW Stalls: Asian Satay Chicken / Asian Beef & Rice Stew

Fish (Snoek) Braai Stalls will be needing the following items – can you help?

*50ℓ Cooking oil *Mayonnaise *Tomato Sauce *Chutney *BBQ Spice *Spaghetti *Rice *Macaroni Pasta sheets*Condensed Milk *Box Milk *Sugar *Coconut (Fine) *Cocoa *Charcoal Brickets * Tinned Tomatoes (& Onion) *Raw Oats *Cake Flour *Icing Sugar *500g pkts Pancake Mix *Tea bags(Ceylon & Rooibos) *Coffee *Cardboard plates

Donations can be placed in the box in the church porch or handed in at the office

We have some exciting news M due to popular demand M. there will be another CHINESE HAMPER AUCTION from 14th November!! We appeal to all parish Groups and Ministries (Sacristans, Proclaimers of the Word, Music, Liturgy, Alpha, Eucharistic Ministers, Catechists, St. Vincent de Paul, Craft & Care, R.C.I.A, Welcome Commit-tee, Family Support Group, Flower Arrangers, Church Cleaners, Repository, Altar Servers etc.) to please become involved and make up a hamper for this event. Thank you to the groups who have already started collecting their items!! You can contact Theresa in the office 021 7122210 to confirm your participation and theme. Hampers must be handed in no later than Wednesday 12 November.

Suggested Themes (but not limited to): Christmas Luxury Hamper / Picnic Ham-

per / Stationery & Craft Hamper / Games Hamper / Beach Hamper /Baby Hamper/

Sports Hamper /Teen & Pamper Hamper /Treats/ Grocery/Jewellery hamper /Books

Hamper /Toy Hamper / Cleaning Products hamper / Chocolates & Biscuits Hamper,

plus many more that you may think of MM... Tickets will cost R30 for 6 tickets. This

is a fun and exciting way to win. Hampers will be on display and tickets available in

the office area from 14th November to 22nd December – just in time for Christmas

SURPRISES!!

IN THE PIPELINE – A Parish Golf Day. Details to follow soon.