Parish of Our Lady of Fatima

159 Northway, Durban North, 4051 E-Mail [email protected] Website: www.fatima.org.za Tel 0315635554 Fax 0315634684 Parish Priest: Vacant

Deacon: Rev Peter Venter Pastoral Assistants: Irene Helsdon & Anne Chatteris 18th October 2015 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B Missal References Page 751 (new), 680 (old) Eucharistic Prayer Memorial Acclamation Next Sunday’s Scripture Page 755 (new), 683 (old) Next Sunday Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Feasts of the Week Monday St. Paul of the Cross; Ss John de Brébeuf and Isaac Joques Thursday St. John Paul II Friday St. John of Capestrano Saturday St. Anthony Mary Claret 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. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 33 May your merciful love be upon us, as we hope in you, O Lord. For the word of the Lord is faithful, and all his works to be trusted. The Lord loves justice and right, and his merciful love fills the earth. Yes, the Lord’s eyes are on those who fear him, who hope in his merciful love, to rescue their souls from death, to keep them alive in famine. Our soul is waiting for the Lord. He is our help and our shield. May your merciful love be upon us , as we hope in you, O Lord. May your merciful love be upon us, as we hope in you, O Lord.

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia. The Son of man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Alleluia 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. This Week’s Diary Monday Communion Service 9.00am RCIA 6.00pm St Vincent de Paul Meeting 7.00pm Tuesday Communion Service 6.30am Gospel Sharing 9.15am Holy Hour 5.30pm – 6.30pm Wednesday Men’s Fellowship and Prayer 5.00am – 6.00am Communion Service 6.00pm Faith and Reason 7.00pm Thursday Mass 6.00pm Choir Practice 6.45pm Friday Morning Prayer 6.15am Communion Service 6.30am Saturday Communion Service 8.00am Catholic Women’s League Meeting 2.00pm Sunday Masses 7.00am; 9.00am & 5.45pm Please pray for the Sick especially: Relatives: Tris Tillard’s sister; Joy Lees’ Elsa Pearton’s son Michael, sister & Stella Barber; Liz Newberry’s grandniece; Gladys Cole’s brother; granddaughter; Brenda Ogle’s husband; Fr Des brother & Maryse Bowman’s nieces; Louise granddaughter; Margaret Beechey’s nephew; Warren Walker’s uncle; Kin’s sister; Renee Armstrong’s mother; Denise Irvine’s daughter; Gail Rossiter’s daughter; Peggy sisters; Jo James’ nephew; Josiane Candice Behrens’ grandfather; du Plessis’ brother, sister & & Marie-Claude Maujean’s Maryse Wardell’s mother; Irene daughter-in-law; Jean & Pauline brother; Hana Toman’s father; Helsdon’s niece; Gill Yelland’s Leclezio’s son and daughter-in Nancy daughter-in-law; Josè Martins’ law; Gail Hansen’s mother; Chettiar’s mother; Annette mother; Caron Martins’ father, Kevin Curtis’ nephew; Manuel Hoyer’s parents; Stuart McGregor; sister; Lyn Alborough’s niece; Norlie Lourenco’s nephew; Michael Graham Naude’s mother; Alma McDonogh’s sister-in-law & sister; Basson’s daughter; May Osborn’s grandson; Esme Hallot’s Lynne Tillard’s brother; Tottie Dormehl’s brother-in law & nieces; Anna Kalinowska’s mother; Bremner’s nephew; George & Carol daughter; Paddy Pirie & Gail Anne Appelgren’s husband; Tracy Urquhart’s mothers; Theresa Rossiter’s sisters; Debbie Mendonidis & Candice Houseman’s Hoogewerf’s uncle; Mary Ann Macpherson’s father; Brian mother; Nicole Blackburn’s sisters, Salvage’s brother; Denise Topp’s Hoogewerf’s sister; Maureen daughter & aunt; Peter Squires; daughter & son-in law; Nadine Paul’s Hutton’s mother-in law; Brenda John Bremner’s nephew; Marjorie mother; Ancilla Donaldson’s parents; Bennison; Giel van der Merwe’s Mawbey’s niece; Loretta Liviero; Michelle Lock’s father. daughter. Sharon Ellis’ sister. Parishioners: Hugh Elliott; Cathy Hogg; Anthea Roger Brouard; Pat du Trevou; Gail Lynne Govender; Pat Sturgess; Jack; Luc Pous; Clare Whatmore; Sr Rossiter; May Dormehl; Leigh Went; Elsa Pearton; Monique Saint- Catherina; Virgile Bonhomme; Pierette Lenferna; Daphne Rahmer; George; Jan Huiskamp; Di Cameron Smith; Felicity Harrison; Daniel Lourenco; Teresa Latouf; Smith; Theresa Hoogewerf; Dcn Irene Gliddon; Jenny Ducray; Clifton Brock; Caron Martins; Tony Peter Venter; Moises de Sousa; Hendrika Brock; Joy Lees; Maryse Akal; Sandra Teodosio; ; Randy Ellen Ball; Gerrit Snyders; John Bowman; Gordon Urquhart; Dorothy Tryon; Terry Rossiter; Gilda de Hull; Gladys Cole; Robin Kerr; Warburton; Milly van Gogh Freitas. Gill Yelland. Scripture Readings For Next Sunday Jeremiah 31: 7-9 Hebrews 5: 1-6 Mark 10: 46-52 Please continue to pray for Dcn Peter and Fr Donovan, and the intentions of all clergy. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOUL of the brother of Lyn Alborough. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace, Amen. PLEASE PRAY FOR the following children who receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist for the first time today: Sabrina Baldi, Luc Bouton, Aiden Bradshaw, Eryn Casey, Hannah Donaldson, Sarah Dunford, Travis Gould, Mackenzie Haygarth, Erin Ilett, Ethan Lawrence, Bongeka Mnyandu, Charlotte Moreira, Daniella Moreira, Rachael Moreira, Jordon Penn, Jedd Poovan, Kelsey Ramiah, Caitlin Sandler, Rachael Shorey, Mitchell Tillard, Luca Vosloo, Jessica Walker, Paige Went, Rae Went, Mpumelelo Zuma, Nompilo Zuma. FR PETER LAFFERTY We have been advised by the Chancery that Fr Peter Lafferty will be joining the parish as Parish Administrator until a new parish priest is appointed to the parish. He will be residing in the Parish House in the role of Acting Parish Priest from 2nd November until the end of January. CONFESSIONS Confession times at our neighbouring parish as follows: Blessed Sacrament, Virginia Saturdays from 4.00pm – 5.00pm and on request (Tel 031 564 7587) OCTOBER ~ MONTH OF THE ROSARY Parishioners are encouraged to pray a decade of the Rosary daily during the month of October. Please offer your Rosary for the return of inactive Catholics to the practice of their faith. GOSPEL SHARING Tuesdays at 9.15am in the hall.

HOLY HOUR Continues on Tuesdays from 5.30–6.30pm in response to a request from the Cursillo movement. The time was changed from to 5.30pm to accommodate workers so please support this very special time of prayer and worship.

WEDNESDAY’S MEN

Men of our Parish are invited to gather together with Christ over a cup of coffee for prayer,

sharing and reflection, every Wednesday morning from 5.00am–6.00am, in the Church Hall. Visitors (men) are most welcome.

For further details please contact Brian Hoogewerf on 0837800004.

The young adults group Start again on 21 October at 7pm in the upper hall. We will be running The Bible Timeline by Jeff Cavins; all people between the ages of 18 and 35 are welcome to attend. For more information please contact Alannah - 0839221879 or Andrea - 072 8650174 MORNING PRAYER on Friday mornings at 6.15am - before the 6.30am Mass (or Communion Service). Please support. YEAR PLANNER FOR 2016 All groups, organizations and Committees in the parish are asked to please advise us of the dates for their activities during 2016. These can be either handed in to Theresa at the Parish Office during office hours (8.30am to 4.00pm, Mondays to Fridays) or emailed to her at the following email address: [email protected] PAULINE SISTERS The Pauline sisters will be at our parish on Sunday 8th November after both the 7.00am and 9.00am Masses. They will be displaying and selling their books, cards, cds, dvds etc in the hall. ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY APPEAL FOR FOOD & CLOTHING The SVDP Society continues its appeal for food items. The current donation item request is for: Mealie Meal (1Kg packets). If you forgot to bring your packet of mealie meal today, don’t worry you can bring it along with you next Sunday. Josie and Denise are also appealing for men’s shoes – there is a constant call for these. St Vincent de Paul Society (Golden Hours Sunday Market) Are collecting any second hand items such as toys, games, household utensils, costume jewellery, ornaments, CD’s, DVD’s, etc. in reasonable condition (damaged or broken items are not saleable). These items are sold and the proceeds raised go towards feeding the poor and needy. Donations may be left at the Parish office from Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.00pm. Contact: Josie Giannotti Tel: 031 563 1199 or Cell: 084 332 0690 if items need to be collected. Please note: Collection in the Durban North Area only. NAZARETH HOUSE offers 24 hour specialised nursing for Frail Care and Assisted Living. For more information please call on 031 261 2207. Nazareth House also has a Charity Shop that is open from Mondays to Fridays, so if you have some time, please come and visit us. TEAMS (Equipes Notre-Dame)

Is an International Catholic movement with the aim of helping couples to deepen their faith and

grow closer together. A Team consists of 4 or 5 couples and a spiritual counsellor. They meet

together once a month in each other's homes to share a simple meal, pray and discuss topics on

marriage.

For more information please contact Gilda on (082 733 4689 / 031 564 6540)

or visit the site www.teamsofourlady.org.uk

APPEAL FROM THE CHANCERY Does anyone have an old VCR that they may be happy to donate? Kwa Thintwa School for the deaf have been donated a number of videos but do not have a video machine. They do have a DVD player (they were also donated dvds). If you can help please contact Norma Oosthuysen at the Chancery on 031 3031417 during office hours. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING CLASS For anyone who has never used a computer before. The 1-week course starts every Monday at the Denis Hurley Centre. Cost R180 includes certificate and workbook. You must attend classes every day Mon-Fri 8.30am to 4pm. To register apply in person at the DHC Computer Room with R180, any day Monday-Friday between 8am and 9am or at the J&P desk after Masses. Or email: [email protected] or call 081 423 0864.

INFORMATION FAIR ON DRUGS AND FAMILIES A wide range of organisations who offer services to drug users and their families will be explaining what they do on Saturday 24 October at the Denis Hurley Centre. Turn up any time between 10am and 3pm to get information and to share ideas with others. For further details contact [email protected] or call 082 666 2791 HURLEY 100TH BIRTHDAY CONCERT To celebrate the centenary of Archbishop Hurley’s birth, there will be a Concert at 7pm on Monday 9th November in the Cathedral to raise funds for the Denis Hurley Centre. ‘World Religions in Concert’ will feature music from different faith traditions performed by the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra, famous soloists, Emmanuel Cathedral and Claremont Community choirs, and children from different faith groups. Tickets at R130 are on sale now from Computicket or by emailing [email protected]. In addition VIP tickets are on sale for R450. Discounts available for groups. This is a unique event you will not want to miss! ****STOP PRESS **** After all Masses next Sunday (25th October) the Director of the Denis Hurley Centre, Raymond Perrier, will be talking about the Centenary events. He will also be selling tickets (cash only) for the “World Religions in Concert” a gala performance with the KZN Philharmonic on Monday 9th November at 7.00pm. Regular tickets R130; VIP tickets R450. Mass Intentions 18 October 2015 – 25 October 2015

Sunday 7.00am Yvette & Gladys RIP (Michael & Claudette D`Ercole) and In Thanksgiving (Lungiswa Mnqumeni) 9.00am Maude Sun RIP (Kin Family) and Sheila Powers RIP (Megan Shorey) 11.00am First Communicants (Pro Deo) 5.45pm Pro Populo Thursday 6.00pm John Quibell RIP (Rory & Norlie McDonogh) and Noel & Fay Ducray RIP (Ducray Family) Sunday 7.00am Pro Populo 9.00am Halim & Jacqueline Karam RIP (Karam Family) and In Thanksgiving (Darren & Lucy Baxton) 5.45pm Peter Swanson RIP (Swanson Family) and In Thanksgiving (de Klerk Family) 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 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B 18th October 2015 Richard Lyng, O.S.A Commentary First Reading (Is 53:10-11) These few verses are taken from the fourth Servant Song, a group of texts in Second Isaiah, which have had great influence in the New Testament which sees Jesus as the individual who accomplishes the task of the Servant. The central idea is that the Servant’s weakness will lead to vindication, not only for himself, but for all people. The sense of sacrifice in the Servant’s suffering is alluded to in the use of the word for shame, guilt or a guilt offering, terms which are often linked to the priestly rituals in the Jerusalem Temple. The favourable outcome is presented as vision (in the Jerusalem Bible ‘light’ is added following some other ancient versions) and satisfaction. Right relationship is restored by the lifting off (removal) of the taint of iniquity. Equity or justice is established through the abasement of the Servant. The sense can be linked to Resurrection. Second Reading (Heb 4:14-16) These verses exhort the listeners to approach the risen Lord with confidence. The background of this exhortation lies in the freedom which members of the ancient city council had in their contributions to discussion, similar to that which is called parliamentary privilege in modern democracy. In the same way, Christians are envisaged as having a great dignity and liberty in speaking to the Lord. They are sure of a hearing as the glorious Lord is one who has overcome. The Lord has known weakness and out of his experience, shared with weak humanity, can offer mercy. The Christian will never lack suitable support at the time of need. This is the pledge of grace given to those who have the boldness to ask. Gospel (Mk 10:35-45) This segment of Mark comes at the end of the account of the journey towards Jericho and Jerusalem, in the course of which Jesus three times predicts his passion and resurrection. Each prediction is followed by an expression of misunderstanding by the disciples and a subsequent instruction by Jesus on an aspect of discipleship. The present section follows on from the third prediction and shows the misunderstanding of James and John, who want privileged places in Jesus’ mysterious Kingdom. The summary of discipleship teaching is that service is the criterion of the true disciple in imitation of Jesus who uses his power to liberate his people from sin and death. This type of activity has been characteristic of the work of Jesus in the early part of the gospel, which lays the foundation for Peter’s great confession: ‘You are the Christ’ (Mk 8:27). Peter’s acknowledgement is the fruit of his having seen Jesus use his power to respond to the needs of others in sickness, fear, hunger and many other situations of weakness. The picture of Jesus’ identity is developed as he is seen as the Christ who goes to the cross as the ransom which liberates from the power of evil. The disciple is invited to take up the cross through serving the needs of others and bringing the reality of love to the broken human situation.