Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B

THE WEEK AHEAD
Monday
8. ARCHBISHOP TO BE BEATIFIED: Archbishop Oscar Romero, the martyred Bishop of San Salvador in Central America, will be beatified in El Salvador on Saturday 23th May. To mark this wonderful occasion, there will
be a special ecumenical service in “The Well” at the Diakonia Centre at 2.00p.m. on 23 May. All welcome.
11 May:
R1 Ac 16, 11-15; Ps 149, 1-2. 3-4. 5-6a and 9b. Go Jn 15, 29—16, 4a.
06h30: Mass
07h00: Morning Prayer 10h00: Mass
Tuesday
12 May:
R1 Ac 16, 22-34; Ps 137, 1-2a. 2bcd-3. 7c-8. Go Jn 16, 5-11.
06h30: Mass
07h00 : Morning Prayer
17h00: CHARISMATIC GROUP
Wednesday 13 May:
R1 Ac 17, 15. 22—18, 1; Ps 148, 1-2. 11-12. 13. 14. Go Jn 16, 12-15.
06h30: Mass
07h00: Morning Prayer 10h00: Mass
Thursday
14 May: THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD : THE HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
R1 Ac 1, 1-11; Ps 46, 2-3. 6-7. 8-9.
R2 Eph 4, 1-13 (or 4, 1-7. 11-13). Go Mk 16, 15-20.
06h30 a.m.: Mass
12h00: Mass
17h30: Mass
Friday
15 May:
R1 Ac 18, 9-18; Ps 46, 2-3. 4-5. 6-7. Go Jn 16, 20-23a.
06h30: Mass
07h00: Morning Prayer 10h00: Mass
Saturday
ALL NIGHT ADORATION
16 May:
R1 Ac 18, 23-28; Ps 46, 2-3. 8-9. 10. Go Jn 16, 23b-28.
07h00: Mass 07h30: Morning Prayer 11h00-12h30 & 16h30-17h00: Confession 17h30: Mass
Sunday
PARISH NOTICES
17 May: SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
07h45: English Mass 10h00: Mass (Multi-lingual) 12H00: IsiZulu Mass
PARISH NOTICES
1. SECOND COLLECTION: For this week is for SVDP collection . Please be generous.
2. CELEBRATE HURLEY & NAUDE CENTENARY: This Sunday afternoon we have a unique opportunity to
celebrate the 100th birthdays of Archbishop Hurley & his good friend Dr Beyers Naude. Rev Dr Barney Pityana, an
Anglican priest who was formerly Rector of UNISA will speak about their great contribution to the struggle for
justice in South Africa – and the lessons we can learn for our ongoing struggles. Don’t miss this important event at
3.00p.m. in the main hall of the Denis Hurley Centre. Refreshments provided.
3. ASCENSION THURSDAY 14th MAY 2015 - It is a Holy Day of Obligation and it is COMPULSORY for every
Catholic to attend Mass. Mass will be celebrated at 6h30 a.m.; 12h00 and 17h30p.m. please diarise.
4. R.C.I.A: ‘COME AND SEE’ has started, for classes and registration information please contact Iris Niemack on
073 646 7629.
5. CORPUS CHRISTI ON 7th JUNE 2015 — We need a volunteer to take photographs that can be
published on the Notice board and Website. Please contact the parish office on 0313063595.
6. FINANCIAL AUDITOR: The parish is looking for the volunteer to assist with the financial auditing. Please contact
the Office Manager on 0313063595.
7. "ISITSHALO”: 30 & 31 May 2015. "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare
and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will
hear you. You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart" - Jeremiah 29:11-13. Come
prepared to sow your seeds and make your request to the Lord.
9.“ROMERO” FILM: If you would like to know more about the life and death of Archbishop Oscar Romero, you
will have three opportunities to see the full length film “Romero” which will be screened in the DHC on Thursday 14th May at 1.30p.m., Friday 15th at 3.00p.m. and 7.00p.m. A very moving experience awaits you. Bring
family and friends.
10. EVENTS’ ORGANISER NEEDED: On Monday 9th November we will have two important events at the
Denis Hurley Centre: the official opening of the Centre in the morning and an interfaith concert in the Mall in
the evening. Each of these will be attended by a few hundred people. We need a highly experienced events’
organiser for these two events. Please contact the Director of the Denis Hurley Centre: 0765702497.
11. BAPTISM: Pre-Baptism classes are as follows: English– 3rd May, 10th, 17th, & 24th May and IsiZulu– 31 May,
07th June, 14th June and 21st June (Sunday). Please strictly submit all registration forms to Attention Lionel
McDonald to the parish office. Baptism will be on the 27th June 2015 at 08h00 a.m. at the Cathedral.
12. THE COORDINATORS OF THE SODALITIES COMMITTEE: We request that all sodalities and coordinators to attend a meeting on the 16th May 2015 at 14h00p.m. at DHC hall. For more information contact Thulani Magagula on 082 746 6303.
13. SODALITIES RETREAT: On 20th June 2015 Fr. Zakhele will hold a retreat for all leaders of Sodalities from
9h00 till 12h00. All Sodalities needs to be represented by their leadership.
14. GALILEE SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND HEALING RETREAT: Bishop Barry Wood will bless and open
the retreat house in Ballito on 12th May 2015. Please check on the notice board for more details and directions.
15. SACRED HEART NIGHT VIGIL: Sacred heart will have a night vigil on the 29th May from 19h00—the
morning. All parishioners and sodalities are invited. It will be at DHC hall. For more information, contact Ms
Victoria Nyayiyana on 0782983375.
16. INVITE FROM ST AUGUSTINE'S GROUP: The St Augustine’s Fundraising Group is inviting parishioners
who have some association with either the “old” or the “new” St Augustine’s School to join the group, which
meets once a month, the next meeting being on Monday 18th May at 9h30 a.m. Further details from Daphne
Goad 084 6066151.
17. JUSTICE & PEACE: Invite all business owners and people on management positions who can assist in creating job opportunities at their workplace. Please register with Justice & Peace on our Employment Initiative
Programme, aimed at eradicating unemployment. Contact Khwezi Mabaso on 0764924154. There will be a
meeting of all interested parties on the 16th May at 14h00—16h00 p.m. in DHC.
18. CONTEMPLATIVE OUTREACH: Prayer will continue this coming Friday at 11h30 in the Napier hall C at
the DHC. All welcome after a cup of tea, Elizabeth will be with us. Thank you. Sr. Marion
19. USIZO LWETHU CLINIC: A BIG thank you for the donated microwave, fan, TV, DVD player and washing
machine. The clinic needs a tumble dryer now. Thank you for your generosity.
20.VOCATION MEETING: Please be informed that our Vocation Meeting is every first Saturday
at 08h30 after The Blue Army Mass. All young Boys and girls to please attend. Parents are
also encouraged to accompany their children. Please contact Mrs. Gobhozi on 082 519 8172 or Ms.
Nothando on 071 173 0376.
21. SOUTHERN CROSS: ISSUE OF MAY 6 TO 12, 2015
1. Bishops apply to move feast days
2. Sisters won’t close doors after nun’s murder
3. Interview with Fr Nicholas King SJ
4. Big celebration for Archbishop George Daniel
5. ‘Real or not, let Turin Shroud speak to you’
THIS WEEK’S EDITORIAL: WHO WILL LEAD SA?
EMMANUEL CATHEDRAL
REFLECTION
Cathedral Road, Durban, 4001, RSA, Tel : (031) 3063595/6 Fax: (031 3063597,
Website: http://wwww.emmanuelcathedral.org.za,
Facebook Page : ‘Emmanuel Cathedral’
Email: [email protected]
Ascension Thursday
The fortieth day after Easter Sunday, commemorating the Ascension of Christ into heaven, according
to Mark 16:19, Luke 24:51, and Acts 1:2.—denotes that by ascending into His glory, Christ completed the
work of our redemption. It is one of the Ecumenical feasts ranking with the feasts of the Passion,
of Easter and of Pentecost among the most solemn in the calendar, Although no documentary evidence of
it exists prior to the beginning of the fifth century, St. Augustine says that it is of Apostolic origin, and he
speaks of it in a way that shows it was the universal observance of the Church long before his time. In
the liturgies generally the day is meant to celebrate the completion of the work of our salvation, the pledge
of our glorification with Christ, and His entry into heaven with our human nature glorified.
Our Vision & Mission Statement
Community of God Serving Humanity
A welcoming Community rooted in the Word of God .
Celebrating our diversity as a spirit-filled family of God.
Committed to loving God and our neighbour
SCRIPTURE FOR FAITH SHARING
PASTORAL STAFF
Recommended small Christian Communities and families
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
First Reading:(Acts1:15-17. 20a. 20c-26)“One of the men who have accompanied us must become with us a
Administrator: Fr. Stephen Tully
Assistant Administrator: Fr. Zakhele
Ndlovu
witness to his resurrection.”
09-10 MAY 2015,
Psalm 103: 1-2. 11-12. 19-20ab(R. 19a) The Lord has fixed his throne in heaven.
Second Reading (1 John 4:11-16) “He who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.”
Gospel (Jn 17: 11b-19) “May they be one, even as we are one!”
Acts 10: 25-26. 34-35. 44-48
“The gift of the Holy Spirit has been poured out even on the Gentiles.”
The Care Group will visit the sick and elderly people in their homes and hospitals. If you care to join us
or are interested you are more than welcome. For more information please contact Thabile Cele on
0827810886 or 0312617848 (Home) or else you can call the parish office on 0313063595. Please provide the
Parish office with names of the sick so that the Cathedral Care Group can visit them. If you wish to include
anyone in the sick list please submit their names. Names are removed every three months., Ethan Fushai,
Katharina Koehler, Zethu Khumalo,Mimi Tandwa, Mrs. Fellix, Ether Gielink, Lindelwa Zeka &
family,Nomusa Mpanza& family, Nhlanhla Zwane & family, Terry Monty, Nozipho Hlangu, Keith Singh,
Morris Mandla Khwela and Fr.Chris Lockyer, Fr. Van Heeswijk, Kevin Usher, Timmy Govender.
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
CONTACT PERSON
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
FIRST READING:
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
ORGANIZATION
Pastoral Assistant: Sr. Marion Millane HF
PPC Chairperson: Mrs. Bunny van de Merwe
PPC Deputy Chairperson: Mr. Thabo Zwane
CONTACT
RESPONSORIAL PSALM:
Psalm 98: 1. 2-3ab. 3cd-4 (R. cf. 2)
The Lord has shown his deliverance to the nations.
1. O sing a new song to the Lord,
for he has worked wonders.
His right hand and his holy arm
have brought salvation. R
2. The Lord has made known his salvation,
has shown his deliverance to the nations.
He has remembered his merciful love
and his truth for the house of Israel. R
3. All the ends of the earth have seen / the salvation of our God.
Shout to the Lord, all the earth;
break forth into joyous song,
and sing out your praise. R
1. DHC Manager
Jean-Marie Ntamubano
072 549 0338
2. Nkosinathi Project
Ishmael Chishanu
078 199 5685
The Lord has shown his deliverance to the nations.
SECOND READING
3. SVDP
Albert Hororo
078 466 1453
“God is love.”
4. Refuge Pastoral Care
Hupenyu Makusha
031 307 1074
Alleluia
5. Baptism (0—5 Years)
Lionel McDonald
072 387 8270
6. Catechism
Maria Sissing
083 246 4444
If a man loves me, he will keep my word, says the Lord; and my Father will love
him, and we will come to him.
Alleluia.
7. Confirmation
Veronica Benny
079 788 8549
8. R.C.I. A
Iris Niemack
073 646 7629
GOSPEL:
John 15: 9-17
“Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
1 John 4: 7-10