Parish of Our Lady of Fatima
159 Kenneth Kaunda Rd, Durban North, 4051 Tel: 0315635554 Fax: 0315634684 E-Mail:

Parish Priest: Fr Justin Stirton Website: www.fatima.org.za

Pastoral Assistant: Irene Helsdon Facebook: www.facebook.com/FatimaParishDurban/
14th January 2018
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
Missal References Page 584 (old), 651 (new)
Next Sunday’s Scripture Page 588 (old), 656 (new)
Next Sunday Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B
Feasts of the Week
Wednesday St Anthony, Abbot
Saturday St Fabian & St Sebastian

Entrance Antiphon

All the earth shall bow down before you, O God, and shall sing to you, shall sing to your name, O Most High!

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 40

See, I have come, Lord, to do your will.
I waited, I waited for the Lord,
and he stooped down to me;
he heard my cry.
He put a new song into my mouth,
praise of our God.
You delight not in sacrifice and offerings,
but in an open ear.
You do not ask for holocaust and victim.
Then I said, “See, I have come.”
In the scroll of the book it stands written of me:
“I delight to do your will, O my God;
your instruction lies deep within me.”
Your justice I have proclaimed
in the great assembly.
My lips I have not sealed;
You know it, O Lord.
See, I have come, Lord, to do your will. /

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia, alleluia

We have found the Messiah, who is Christ; grace and truth came through him.

Alleluia

Communion Antiphon

You have prepared a table before me, and how precious is the chalice that quenches my thirst.

This Week’s Diary

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Monday / Mass / 9.00am
Finance Committee Meeting / 5.45pm
RCIA 2018 / 6.30pm
Tuesday / Gospel Sharing / 9.15am
Adoration / 5.00pm
Communion Service / 6.00pm
Wednesday / Men’s Prayer Goup / 5.30am – 6.30am
Mass (Note change of time) / 6.00pm
Choir Practice / 6.30pm
Thursday / Mass (Note change of time) / 6.30am
Rosary Team Meeting / 9.30am
‘Griefshare’ Team Meeting / 5.15pm
Pastoral Council Meeting / 6:00pm
Friday / Morning Prayer / 6.15am
Mass / 6.30am
School Dedication Mass (Gr 4-12) / 7.45am
Confirmation Weekend (Grade 12) / 5.00pm
Saturday / Mass / 8.00am
No Confessions (Fr Justin on retreat) / -
Sunday / Masses / 7.00am, 9.00am & 5.15pm

Please pray for the Sick, especially

Parishioners

Anthea Jack; Sr Catherina; Joy Lees; Cameron Smith; Felicity Harrison; Jenny Ducray; Maryse Bowman;
Roger Brouard; Randy Tryon; Gordon Urquhart; Gladys Cole; Milly van Gogh; Daphne Rahmer; Caron Martins; Lise Bernon; May Dormehl; Maria Dus;Pierette Lenferna / Teresa Latouf; Elsa Pearton; Gerrit Snyders; Pat Sturgess; Lynne Govender; Sandra Teodosio; Moises de Sousa; Dcn Peter Venter; Daniel Singery; Bernard D’Unienville; Leigh Went; Gill Yelland; Bronwyn Murgatroyd; Mervin Moonsamy; Anne Golding. / Verna Cavanagh; Kathy Paulus; Monique Saint-George; Clyde Alborough; Hannah Donaldson; Gail Tullidge; Gladys Meyer; Adrienne Paul; Amanda Ngo-ngoma; Richard Truen; Ernie Alder; Colleen Geldard; Debbie Macpherson.

Relatives

Tris Tillard’s sister; Jo James’ nephew, granddaughter & son; Louise Kin’s sister; Joy Lees’ grandniece; Renee Armstrong’s sisters; Maryse Bowman’s nieces; Annette Hoyer’s parents; Heather Rorick; Alma Osborn’s grandson; Sharon Ellis’ sister; Stuart McGregor; Margaret Beechey’s mother; Marjorie Mawbey’s niece; John Bremner’s nephew; Nancy Chettiar’s mother & sister; Candice Houseman & Tracy Mendonidis’ mother; Anna Kalinowska’s mother; Denise Irvine’s daughter; Ann Appelgren’s husband. / Maryse Wardell’s mother; Hugh Elliott; Irene Helsdon’s niece; Peter Squires; Brenda Bennison; Elsa Pearton’s granddaughter & son Michael; Norlie McDonogh’s sister-in-law & brother; Lynne Tillard’s brother; George Urquhart’s mother; Tottie Bremner’s nephew; Michelle Lock’s father; Mary Ann Salvage’s 4 brothers; Theresa Hoogewerf’s uncle; Warren Walker’s uncle; Denise Topp’s daughter & son-in-law; Claire Booth’s brother; May Dormehl’s brother-in-law & daughter; Fr Des brother & nephew; Titi Pitso’s brother; Fr Brian Reid; Susan Munks’ mother; Maude Quenet. / Peggy du Plessis’ brother, sister & daughter-in-law; Gail Hansen’s mother; Jean & Pauline Leclezio’s son & daughter-in-law; Giel van der Merwe’s daughter; Lyn Campbell’s mother; Ruth Florence’s mother; June Tatchell’s mother; Eleanor Scott’s husband; Ben Morasutti’s son Jos; Janice Cottingham’s brother; Duncan Miller’s father; Nomusa Mkhwanazi’s brother; Norraine Swanby; Michael Quarsingh’s brother; Bronwyn Murgatroyd’s mother; Norma Southwood’s sister-in-law; Rick Kennedy’s sister; Hendrika Brock; Fergus McDonnell.

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY for Deacon Peter Venter and the intentions of all clergy.

HOSPITAL CARE Please advise the parish office if you or a family member will be or has been admitted to hospital so that we can provide pastoral care.

OUR CONDOLENCES to the Dominican Sisters on the death of Sr. Flora McGlynn on 9 January. Sr Flora instituted boards of governors in all Dominican schools in SA in the 1960s and was a very prominent member of Boards for many years. May she rest in peace.

WEDNESDAY’S MEN

Men of our Parish are invited to gather together with Christ over a cup of coffee for prayer, sharing and reflection, on Wednesday mornings from 5.00am–6.00am, in the Upper Hall. Visitors (men) are most welcome. For further details please contact Brian Hoogewerf on 0837800004.

Rosary Team Meeting will take place this Thursday in the Upper Hall at 9:30am.

‘Griefshare’ Team Meeting will take place this Thursday in the Parish Hall at 5:15pm.

MORNING PRAYER Friday mornings at 6.15am - before the 6.30am Mass.

CATECHISM REGISTRATION

Primary School catechism (Grade 1 to Grade 7)

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm on Monday 22 January only. Cost R100.

All high school catechism (Grade 8 to Grade 12: Life Teen and Confirmation)

4:30 pm – 6:00 pm on Monday 22 January only. Cost R200.

Bring a copy of your child’s baptism certificate unless baptised here at Fatima.

There will be a special catch-up class for children who have not received the Sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation (confession) or First Holy Communion.

SOUTHERN CROSS R8.50 Highlights: Devotion to Mary, being a welcoming Church, the Church must learn to listen, anti-Catholic prejudice in SA in 1820s.

LIVING FAITH for adults & kids for the next quarter at R25.00 each.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated at the 9.00 a.m. Mass on Sunday 28 January. When deciding which Mass to attend on the 28th bear in mind that the 9.00 a.m. Mass will be longer than the usual and parking will be limited.

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ABOUT YOUR CREATOR. OR SAVIOUR. OR LEADER. OR YOU.
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Ø  LIFE TEEN, our inspiring and engaging catechism program for high school teenagers initiates again on Sunday, 4th Feb 2018.

Ø  Every Sunday 6:30-8:00pm, after Evening Mass.

Ø  Registration on Monday, 22nd January at 4:30-6:00pm – R200 per teen.

Ø  More info? Contact Secret Agent 0057 Brad Tomlin on 072 502 1866 or shadow us on Facebook and Instagram pages @LifeTeenFatima

ENGAGED ENCOUNTER

All who wish to marry in our Archdiocese must give six months’ notice to their parish priest and attend the Engaged Encounter weekend. Next weekend: 23-25 February. Book early!

The Catholic Women’s League

AN APPEAL TO OUR EVER GENEROUS PARISHIONERS FOR PANCAKES

·  Please help with the supply of pancakes; to be made at home by parishioners and brought to the Parish Social on Shrove Tuesday 13 February around 5:30pm.

·  If you can help, there are lists up on the noticeboards at both entrances to the Church; please put your name, telephone number and how many pancakes you can contribute. Please do not interleave the pancakes with wax paper, as these break the pancakes when separating them. Thank you and much appreciated

Retrouvaille

Is your New Year looking bleak and lonely? Is your marriage going through

challenging times? Give your relationship a fresh chance for 2018.

Attend the next RETROUVAILLE program, Feb 2nd – 4th.

Call 0828 500 500 to register in confidence or visit www.helpourmarriage.com

RETROUVAILLE - A lifeline for marriage

THERE IS HOPE – MAKE THE CALL

Lost Property

There will be a table in the hall downstairs with all lost property that has been left in the Church over the past couple of months on display this Sunday and next Sunday.

Thereafter the items that have not been reclaimed will donated to charity.

TOYS FOR HAPPINESS CAMPAIGN - 2017

The Knights of Da Gama would like to thank the parishioners for their generous donation of toys that was received. These were used to bring joy to the many under privileged children in and around Durban.

The Knights of Da Gama, with the generosity of the Durban community, collect, refurbish, pack and distribute toys to bring joy and happiness to hundreds of children each year.

In 2017 we were able to distribute 3844 packs of toys; we thank you in anticipation of your continued support to this worthy cause. God Bless you all.

Mass Intentions

14th January 2018 – 21st January 2018

Sunday / 7.00am / Pro Populo
9.00am / Angela Summers RIP (Megan Shorey)
5.15pm / Athalie Tanner RIP (Leanne Hoar)
Monday / 9.00am / Pious Lists
Tuesday / 6.00pm / Communion Service
Wednesday / 6.00pm / Pro Populo
Thursday / 6.30am / George Akal RIP (Michael & Claudette D`Ercole)
Friday / 6.30am / Sr Flora McGlynn OP RIP (Dominican Sisters)
7.45am / In thanksgiving – Our Lady of Fatima School Girls
Saturday / 8.00am / Pro Populo
Sunday / 7.00am / Henriette Hallot RIP (Esme Hallot & Maryse Bowman)
9.00am / Pro Populo
5.15pm / Holy Souls RIP (Sandra Teodosio)
Society of St Vincent de Paul (SSVP)
APPEAL FOR FOOD
The Society of St Vincent de Paul thanks everyone who brought an item of non-perishable food last Sunday. There is still a great need.
The items requested this week are: Pilchard’s in Tomato Sauce (410g)
Cup-a-Soup Packs
Second Hand Books
SSVP requests more donations of books for their bookshop.
Please drop these off at the parish office or contact the parish office to arrange collection.
SSVP Bank Details:
Account Name Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
Bank First National Bank Branch Durban North
Branch Code 220426 Account No 62033860786

DENIS HURLEY CENTER

Help with Computing and Writing: The Denis Hurley Centre offers a free drop-in service Mon-Thurs between 1pm and 5pm for anyone who would benefit from computer coaching or English writing assistance.

This is not a structured or certified course but instead a chance for 1-to-1 help with practical problems.

No need to book – just drop in.

Denis Hurley Centre Annual Stakeholders Meeting: All are welcome to join us at the DHC on Saturday 3 February at 3.30pm to hear feedback on our work over the past year and plans for 2018. The 5.30pm Mass that same evening celebrated by the Cardinal will be a special Memorial Mass for Archbishop Hurley. Earlier at 2.30pm there will be a screening of the recent SABC2 TV programme about Paddy Kearney. No need to book – just turn up. Safe parking at the Cathedral or below Victoria Street Market.

OUR LADY OF FATIMA PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND

Fr Justin will lead a pilgrimage for eleven full days in the Holy Land in 2019, walking in the footsteps of Jesus, with a local Christian guide. The dates are not definite at this stage but probably will be 18-30 May. Accommodation will be on the Mt of Beatitudes in Galilee and Ecce Homo on the Via Dolorosa in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Start saving for this experience of a lifetime!

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday

Jonah 3: 1-5, 10 1 Corinthians 7: 29-31 Mark 1: 14-20

Welcome New Parishioners

Change of Address and/or Phone No

/ / Need dedication information

New registration

/ / Registered but do not receive mail
Moving out of the parish / Email mailing list
Name
Address
City / Code
Phone
E-Mail

Place in the collection basket or hand to a Minister of Hospitality

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
14th Janaury 2018 Thomas Lane, C.M.
Commentary
Meditation: Who is Jesus for you? John calls Jesus the Lamb of God and thus signifies Jesus' mission as the One who redeems us from our sins. The blood of the Passover Lamb (Exodus 12) delivered the Israelites from their oppression in Egypt and from the plague of death. The Lord Jesus freely offered up his life for us on the cross as the atoning sacrifice for our sins (1 Corinthians 5:7). The blood which he poured out for us on the cross cleanses, heals, and frees us from our slavery to sin, and from the "wages of sin which is death" (Romans 6:23) and the "destruction of both body and soul in hell" (Matthew 10:28).
It is significant that John was the son of the priest, Zachariah, who participated in the daily sacrifice of a lamb in the temple for the sins of the people (Exodus 29). In Jesus John saw the true and only sacrifice which could deliver us from bondage to sin, death, and the powers of hell. How did John know the true identity of Jesus, as the Son of God and Savior of the world (John 1:29)? The Holy Spirit revealed to John Jesus' true nature, such that John bore witness that this is the Son of God. How can we be certain that Jesus is truly the Christ, the Son of the living God? The Holy Spirit makes the Lord Jesus Christ known to us through the gift of faith. God gives us freely of his Spirit that we may comprehend - with enlightened minds and eyes of faith - the great mystery and plan of God to unite all things in his Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.
"What do you seek?" John in his characteristic humility was eager to point beyond himself to the Christ (means Anointed One and Messiah). He did not hesitate to direct his own disciples to the Lord Jesus. When two of John's disciples began to seek Jesus out, Jesus took the initiative to invite them into his company. He did not wait for them to get his attention. Instead he met them halfway. He asked them one of the most fundamental questions of life: "What are you looking for?" Jesus asks each one of us the same question: "What are you searching for? Do you know the meaning and purpose for your life?" Only God, the Father and Author of life, can answer that question and make our purpose fully known to us.