C atholic ink L Copyright. Do not reproduce without permission. © Redemptorist Pastoral Publications, P O Box 341, Merrivale, 3291. Phone 082 667 3857. Fax 086 545 4381. Email: [email protected]. Internet: www.rpp.org.za. Redemptorist Publications SouthAfrica SUNDAY MASS ENTRANCE ANTIPHON: To you I call; for you will surely heed me, O God; turn your ear to me; hear my words. Guard me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings. FIRST READING: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6. RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm 96. RESPONSE: Give the Lord glory and power. 1. O sing a new song to the Lord; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Tell among the nations his glory, and his wonders among all the peoples. ℟ 2. For the Lord is great and highly to be praised, to be feared above all gods. For the gods of the nations are naught. It was the Lord who made the heavens. ℟ 3. Give the Lord, you families of peoples, give the Lord glory and power; give the Lord the glory of his name. Bring an offering and enter his courts. ℟ 4. Worship the Lord in holy splendour. O tremble before him, all the earth. Say to the nations, ‘The Lord is king’. He will judge the peoples in fairness. ℟ SECOND READING: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Alleluia, alleluia! You will shine as lights in the world, holding fast the word of life. Alleluia. GOSPEL: Matthew 22:15-21. COMMUNION ANTIPHON: Behold, the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, who hope in his merciful love, to rescue their souls from death, to keep them alive in famine. ❈ ❈ CHURCH OF THE WORD 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A Divine Office: Week I 18 October 2020 The Book of Revelation Peter Paul Rubens’ depiction of the Immaculate Conception, 1628–1629 T he Book of Revelation (or Apocalypse) is notoriously difficult to read. To understand it we need a bit of background. It is full of strange visions like dragons and beasts, and complex numbers like 666; 7; 12 and 144,000. This book has been misused during many centuries to prove almost anything: that the number “666” refers to the Pope as the anti-Christ; that “the beast” is communism (or the Catholic Church or whoever you want it to be); and that the numbers are a code to calculate the exact date for the end of the world. (So far all have got that maths wrong!) From very early times, interpreters understood Revelation as the work of an author named “John”, writing to fellow Christians from the island of Patmos, just off the coast of modern-day Western Turkey. Revelation 1:9: “I, John, your brother who share with you in Jesus the persecution and the kingdom and the patient endurance…” From declaring his solidarity with other suffering Christians, John goes on to tell of the mysterious yet certain intervention of God at the end of time, conquering all evil powers. He exhorts the Christians of Asia Minor to resist the many evils associated with the Roman imperial system, even in the face of persecution and death. It’s all about belonging. John is in effect saying to Christians that they don’t belong to that worldly Roman empire with its allure of riches and pleasure. They belong to something greater: God’s Kingdom! Remember the words of Jesus in the Gospels: “Father, I am not asking you to remove them from the world but to protect them from the evil one” (John 17:15). Jesus goes on to say that while his followers are “in” the world, they are not “of” the world (v. 16). The Book of Revelation addresses communities that are facing difficulties that no amount of human effort can change. It shows that in the end, God will punish and destroy the wicked, while those who remain faithful and those martyred will be victorious. This apocalyptic book would identify with the modern phrase (a bit of a cliché now used by many people) “at the end of the day…”. Revelation’s message is that that ultimately, at the end of the day, good always triumphs over evil. So, Christians are already members of “a royal priesthood” because of the death and resurrection of Jesus. They belong to Christ and to his final victory over evil. If it were a game of chess, Jesus would be saying to the devil: Checkmate! But the devil thinks he can still play a few more moves, and indeed he does, but without seeing that whatever move he makes, will ultimately lead him into checkmate. It is over. He has lost. Through the death and resurrection of Jesus the final victory is already won. The Book of Revelation encourages Christians to live in hope, by hope and towards hope. A hope embodied in Mary: “A great sign appeared in heaven, a woman … in childbirth” (Revelation 12:1). In Mary, our hope is already fulfilled. In her the serpent has been crushed and goodness and love have triumphed. Live the Word THE WEEK AHEAD (KEY: SOLEMNITY; FEAST; Memorial; (Optional Memorial) Pr=Priest; M=Martyr; B=Bishop Mon 19 Oct (St Paul of the Cross, Pr) Ephesians 2:1-10; Psalm 100; Luke 12:13-21 Today's parable teaches us that wealth will not guaran- tee a happy life. The greedy man didn't share his good fortune with those less fortunate. Success in life is not what's in your bank account, but what's in your heart. Sun 25 Oct 30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Exodus 22:21-27; Psalm 18; Matthew 22:34-40 What does it mean to be compassionate? The com- passionate person lives: " I am your brother; I am your sister; I am human, fragile and mortal, just like you. I understand your tears and your pain. I too have wept". Sat 24 Oct (St Anthony Mary Claret, B) Ephesians 4:7-16; Psalm 122; Luke 13:1-9 Does a small child try to figure out a way to give joy to its parents who are delighted simply because the child is theirs? In the same way we give joy to God simply by being who God created us to be. Fri 23 Oct (St John of Capistrano, Pr) Ephesians 4:1-6; Psalm 24; Luke 12:54-59 Sometimes we struggle to make the right choices and give in to the "voice" urging us to sin. The deepest part of ourselves really wants to do good. Lord, help us rather to listen to the promptings of your voice. Thu 22 Oct (St John Paul II) Ephesians 3:14-21; Psalm 33; Luke 12:49-53 Love is not something that can be proven, as such. Yes, it is a transcendent truth, but it has to be truly lived, to be given to others and to be received from others. The more you give it away the more it grows within you. Wed 21 Oct Liturgy of the Day Ephesians 3:2-12; Psalm: Isaiah 12:2-6; Luke 12:39-48 Life is a precious gift from God. On a day unknown to us, however, we will die. This is a fact that journeys with us throughout life. But until then we have now. Cherish this gift and love as fearlessly as you are able. Tue 20 Oct (Bl. Daudi Okelo & Jildo Irwa, Ms) Ephesians 2:12-22; Psalm 85; Luke 12:35-38 A "me-first" attitude sometimes gives temporary sat- isfaction, but we find lasting happiness and delight when our hearts are joined in union with God. The power of God's love in us urges us to love. Books from Redemptorist Pastoral Publications Order from our website www.rpp.org.za or email [email protected]. Enquiries: 082 667 3857. R270 plus delivery Most of us are far less peaceful and more easily manipulated than in our younger years. We now live in the midst of a digital revolution that leaves us far more distracted and more deeply worried and all too often causes us to lose our mental and spiritual composure that threatens our relationships, our self-knowledge, our prayer, and our ability to make decisions. Dr Christopher Blum and Dr Joshua Hochschild offer this book as a practical guide for recovering interior peace through ordered activity.
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SUNDAY MASSENTRANCE ANTIPHON:To you I call; for you will surely heed me, O God; turn your ear to me; hear my words. Guard me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings.
FIRST READING: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm 96.
RESPONSE:Give the Lord glory and power.
1. O sing a new song to the Lord; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Tell among the nations his glory, and his wonders among all the peoples. ℟2. For the Lord is great and highly to be praised, to be feared above all gods. For the gods of the nations are naught. It was the Lord who made the heavens. ℟3. Give the Lord, you families of peoples, give the Lord glory and power; give the Lord the glory of his name. Bring an offering and enter his courts. ℟4. Worship the Lord in holy splendour. O tremble before him, all the earth. Say to the nations, ‘The Lord is king’. He will judge the peoples in fairness. ℟SECOND READING: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:
Alleluia, alleluia! You will shine as lights in the world, holding fast the word of life. Alleluia.
GOSPEL: Matthew 22:15-21.
COMMUNION ANTIPHON:Behold, the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, who hope in his merciful love, to rescue their souls from death, to keep them alive in famine.
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❈CHUR C H OF TH E WOR D
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A Divine Offi ce: Week I 18 October 2020
The Book of Revelation
Peter Paul Rubens’ depiction of the Immaculate Conception, 1628–1629
The Book of Revelation (or Apocalypse) is notoriously diffi cult to read. To understand it we need a bit of background. It is full
of strange visions like dragons and beasts, and complex numbers l ike 666; 7; 12 and 144,000. This book has been misused during many c en tu r i e s t o prove almost anything: that the number “666” refers to the Pope as the anti-Christ; that “the beast” is communism (or the Catholic Church or whoever you want it to be); and that the numbers are a code to calculate the exact date for the end of the world. (So far all have got that maths wrong!)
From very early times, interpreters understood Revelation as the work of an author named “ J o hn ” , w r i t i n g t o fellow Christians from the island of Patmos, just off the coast of modern-day Western Turkey. Revelation 1:9: “I, John, your brother who share with you in Jesus the persecution and the kingdom and the patient endurance…” From declaring his solidarity with other suffering Christians, John goes on to tell of the mysterious yet certain intervention of God at the end of time, conquering all evil powers. He exhorts the Christians of Asia Minor to resist the many evils associated with the Roman imperial system, even in the face of persecution and death.
It’s all about belonging. John is in effect saying to Christians that they don’t belong to that worldly Roman empire with its allure of riches and pleasure. They belong to something greater: God’s Kingdom! Remember the words of Jesus in the
Gospels: “Father, I am not asking you to remove them from the world but to protect them from the evil one” (John 17:15). Jesus goes on to say that while his followers are “in” the world, they are not
“of” the world (v. 16).The Book of Revelation
addresses communities that are facing diffi culties that no amount of human effort can change. It shows that in the end, God wil l punish and destroy the wicked, while those who remain faithful and those martyred will be victorious. This apocalyptic book would identify with the modern phrase (a bit of a cliché now used by many people) “at the end of the day…”. Revelation’s message is that that ultimately, at the end of the day, good always triumphs over evil.
So, Christ ians are already members of “a royal priesthood” because of the death and resurrection of Jesus. They belong to Christ and to his fi nal victory over evil. If it were a game of chess, Jesus would be saying to the devil: Checkmate! But the devil
thinks he can still play a few more moves, and indeed he does, but without seeing that whatever move he makes, will ultimately lead him into checkmate. It is over. He has lost.
Through the death and resurrection of Jesus the fi nal victory is already won. The Book of Revelation encourages Christians to live in hope, by hope and towards hope. A hope embodied in Mary: “A great sign appeared in heaven, a woman … in childbirth” (Revelation 12:1). In Mary, our hope is already fulfi lled. In her the serpent has been crushed and goodness and love have triumphed.
Live the Word T H E W E E K A H E A D
(KEY: SOLEMNITY; FEAST; Memorial; (Optional Memorial)Pr=Priest; M=Martyr; B=Bishop
Mon 19 Oct (St Paul of the Cross, Pr)Ephesians 2:1-10; Psalm 100; Luke 12:13-21Today's parable teaches us that wealth will not guaran-tee a happy life. The greedy man didn't share his good fortune with those less fortunate. Success in life is not what's in your bank account, but what's in your heart.
Sun 25 Oct 30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEExodus 22:21-27; Psalm 18; Matthew 22:34-40What does it mean to be compassionate? The com-passionate person lives: " I am your brother; I am your sister; I am human, fragile and mortal, just like you. I understand your tears and your pain. I too have wept".
Sat 24 Oct (St Anthony Mary Claret, B)Ephesians 4:7-16; Psalm 122; Luke 13:1-9Does a small child try to fi gure out a way to give joy to its parents who are delighted simply because the child is theirs? In the same way we give joy to God simply by being who God created us to be.
Fri 23 Oct (St John of Capistrano, Pr)Ephesians 4:1-6; Psalm 24; Luke 12:54-59Sometimes we struggle to make the right choices and give in to the "voice" urging us to sin. The deepest part of ourselves really wants to do good. Lord, help us rather to listen to the promptings of your voice.
Thu 22 Oct (St John Paul II) Ephesians 3:14-21; Psalm 33; Luke 12:49-53Love is not something that can be proven, as such. Yes, it is a transcendent truth, but it has to be truly lived, to be given to others and to be received from others. The more you give it away the more it grows within you.
Wed 21 Oct Liturgy of the DayEphesians 3:2-12; Psalm: Isaiah 12:2-6; Luke 12:39-48Life is a precious gift from God. On a day unknown to us, however, we will die. This is a fact that journeys with us throughout life. But until then we have now. Cherish this gift and love as fearlessly as you are able.
Tue 20 Oct (Bl. Daudi Okelo & Jildo Irwa, Ms)
Ephesians 2:12-22; Psalm 85; Luke 12:35-38A "me-fi rst" attitude sometimes gives temporary sat-isfaction, but we fi nd lasting happiness and delight when our hearts are joined in union with God. The power of God's love in us urges us to love.
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Most of us are far less peaceful and more easily manipulated than in our younger years. We now live in the midst of a digital revolution that leaves us far more distracted and more deeply worried and all too often causes us to lose our mental and spiritual composure that threatens our relationships, our self-knowledge, our prayer, and our ability to make decisions. Dr Christopher Blum and Dr Joshua Hochschild offer this book as a practical guide for recovering interior peace through ordered activity.
Date Intentions
Saturday 17th
17h30 18h00
29th Sunday of the Year Rosary & Prayer
Freddie Brandt RIP
Sunday 18th
World Mission Sunday 09h00 18h00
29th Sunday of the Year Rosary & Prayer
Missa pro Populo
Monday 19th
08h00 18h00
Mass of the Day Rosary & Prayer
Catherine Chapman RIP
Tuesday 20th 08h00 18h00
Mass of the Day Prayer & Rosary
Andre Brandt RIP
Wednesday 21st 08h00 18h00
Mass of the Day Prayer & Rosary
Rodney Flugel RIP
Thursday 22nd 09h00 18h00
Mass of the Day Prayer & Rosary
Patricia Ryan RIP
Friday 23rd 08h00 18h00
Mass of the Day Prayer & Rosary
Greg Cheminais RIP
CONFESSION BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Birthdays and Anniversaries this week * Birthday ∞ Marriages † In Remembrance
Saturday 17th *Liam Khoury
Sunday 18th *Oliver Berndsen *Don Bowden ∞Anthony & Denise Fourie *Denis & Tammy Rowan †Anne Scott
Monday 19th *Cindy Adshade *Juan Bernicchi †Mona Harris
Tuesday 20th *Janet Kutzer ∞Steven & Cindy Adshade
Wednesday 21st *David Foley *Rose Keanly *Tori Randall †Stefanie Camps †Renata Hellman
Thursday 22nd *Elliot Berndsen *Archie Blake *José Roberto Ribeiro ∞Mark & Orlanda Butler ∞Patrick & Diane McCann ∞Neil & Eliana Scheibe
Friday 23rd *Jessica Blake *Rachael Kennett *Kerrin Michelson *Sandi Lamb *Craig Weeks
Prayer Intentions: For all in need of our prayers and their families: Frances Le Roux, Jenny Blumenthal, Mauro Saporetti, William De Villiers, Elaine Urry, Margaret Savage, Allen Galvin, Andrew J Spiers, Cecco Giovannini, Deolinda & Egidio Gouveia.
Mass Intentions will continue as requested, except for Sundays, as Father Robert is required to offer this Mass pro Populo (for the people). If you wish to have Mass said for a special intention, please email the office with your request. You may EFT or Snapscan your donation and simply use reference: MASS INTENTION <your name> <preferred day>. Thank you.
HUNGER Is Real Fund
Initiated by our parish in this time of crisis to alleviate the very real and ongoing need in our surrounding areas. Please contribute by EFT into the Parish Account - details at the bottom of this page - reference: HUNGER. To all those who have made donations and continue to do so, a huge thank you for your amazing generosity.
Prayer and Reflection: During lockdown a prayer and reflection will be presented every Wednesday by Archbishop Brislin, and every Friday by Bishop David OMI. Available on Archdiocese of Cape Town’s website, Facebook page and YouTube channel.
COVID-19 LOCKDOWN
• Masses on Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays are open to the public on a booking basis only.
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• Please see our emailers and website for regular updates.
“If every human being possesses an inalienable dignity, if all people are my brothers and sisters, and if the world truly belongs to everyone, then it matters little whether my neighbour was born in my country or elsewhere.”
- Pope Francis’ Encyclical, Fratelli Tutti.
29th Sunday of the Year A 17th/18th October 2020
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Our mission is to be a welcoming and evangelising Catholic community, striving, with the grace of the Holy Spirit,
to know, love and serve God more, as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Our mission is to be a welcoming and evangelising Catholic community, striving, with the grace of the Holy Spirit,
to know, love and serve God more, as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Mission Sunday Collection
17th/18th October
If you would like to contributing to this weekend’s 2nd Collection please eft your donation, ref MISSION SUNDAY, to the parish (bank details below).
This collection is distributed by the Pontifical Mission-Aid Societies, for support of missionaries throughout the world.
Catechism Classes
We are very pleased to advised that the Archdiocese has given permission for our Catechism classes to resume on the following conditions:
• All health protocols are to be observed including the health questionnaire, registration and spatial distancing.
• Parents must give their written and signed consent for their children to attend catechism.
Please note, no child will be prejudiced in anyway should their parent not give consent.
If your child is in Gr3, Gr4 or in Snr Catechism, your co-ordinator will be in touch very soon.
The Southern Cross
The Southern Cross, now in its new monthly magazine format and featuring more in-depth articles relating to all things Catholic, is available for only R30! Please find the October edition at the back of the church or call the parish office. Grab one before they’re all sold out!!
MORTUARY LIST 2021
In November, the month of Holy Souls, we will be preparing the new Mortuary list for 2021. To add your loved ones to the list, please email their names to the parish office and EFT an appropriate donation, ref Mortuary List, to the parish account (bank details at bottom of page) as soon as possible and before the end of November. For those attending Mass, forms and envelopes are available at the back of the Church. Thank You.
Living Faith
The arrival of Oct-Dec edition has been delayed. We will advise as soon as it becomes available.
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