Parish of Our Lady of Fatima 157 Kenneth Kaunda Rd, Durban North, 4051 Tel: 031 563 5554 Fax: 031 563 4684 E-Mail: admin@fatima.org.za Website: www.fatima.org.za Facebook: www.facebook.com/FatimaParishDurban/

Parish Priest: Fr Justin Stirton

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November 2019 Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C Missal References Page 906 (old), 995 (new) Next Sunday’s Scripture Page 910 (old), 999 (new) Next Sunday Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C

Feasts of the Week Monday St Martin of Tours Tuesday St Josaphat Friday St Albert the Great Saturday St Margaret of Scotland, St Gertrude

Entrance Antiphon Let my prayer come into your presence. Incline your ear to my cry for help, O Lord.

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 17

When I awake, O Lord, I shall be filed with the vision of your presence.

O Lord, hear a cause that is just, pay heed to my cry. Turn your ear to my prayer: no deceit is on my lips.

I kept my steps firmly in your path. My feet have never faltered. 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 shaow of your wings. As for me, in justice I shall behold your face; When I wake, I shall be filled with the vision of your presence

When I awake, O Lord, I shall be filed with the vision of your presence.

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, Alleluia. Jesus Christ is the firstborn of the dead;

to him glory and dominion forever and ever. Alleluia.

Communion Antiphon The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. Fresh and green are the pastures where he gives me repose, near restful waters he leads me.

This Week’s Diary Monday Mass 9.00am Finance Committee Meeting 5.45pm

Symbolon – Adult Faith Formation 7.00pm

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Meeting 7.00pm

Tuesday Fr Justin’s Day of Rest Gospel Sharing 9.30am

Griefshare Meeting 7.00pm

Wednesday Mass 7.00am Adoration & Benediction 5.00pm – 6.00pm

Mass 6.00pm

Thursday Men’s Prayer Group 5.00am – 6.00am Mass 6.30am

Rosary Team Meeting 9.30am

Friday Mass 6.30am

Saturday Mass 8.00am Fatima School Board Meeting 8.30am

CWL AGM and Meeting 1.30pm

Confessions 11.00am & 4.30pm

Sunday Sunday Masses 7.00am, 9.00am & 5.15pm Life Teen 6.30pm

Please pray for the Sick, especially Parishioners Anthea Jack; Sr Catherina; Joy Lees; Cameron Smith; May Dormehl; Jenny Ducray; Gladys Cole; Caron Martins; Roger & Lynne Brouard; Randy Tryon; Maryse Bowman; Gordon Urquhart; Elsa Pearton; Milly van Gogh; Teresa Latouf; Daphne Rahmer; Maria Dus; Gerrit Snyders; Pierette Lenferna.

Gladys Meyer; Daniel Singery; Sandra Teodosio; Pat Sturgess; Verna Cavanagh; Mervin Moonsamy; Stella Gomes; Hannah Donaldson; Jean Leclezio; Debbie Macpherson; Amanda Ngongoma; Adrienne Paul; Maria Teodosio; Monique Saint-Georges; Bernie Patterson.

Jabu Ntuli; John Haswell; Carol Urquhart; Rosanne Maharajh; Peggy du Plessis; Ron Akal; Jenni Johnson; Eileen Chapson; Jan Huiskamp; Biran Bushnell; Shirley Kuzmanich; Patrick Murgatroyd; Nirasha Kannigadu; Lynne Roberts.

Relatives Tris Tillard’s sister; Jo James’ nephew, granddaughter & son; Louise Kin’s sister; Maryse Bowman’s nieces; Alma Osborn’s grandson; Annette Hoyer’s parents; Hugh Elliott; Heather Rorick; Stuart McGregor; Sharon Ellis’ sister; Marjorie Mawbey’s niece; Maude Quenet; Nancy Chettiar’s sister; John Bremner’s nephew; Maryse Wardell’s mother; James White; Denise Irvine’s daughter; Candice Houseman & Tracy Mendonidis’ mother; Ann Appelgren’s sister; Irene Helsdon’s niece; Anna Kalinowska’s mother; Tottie Bremner’s nephew; Titi Pitso’s brother; Fergus McDonnell; Michelle Lock’s father.

Peter Squires; Norlie McDonogh’s sister-in-law & brother; Lynne Tillard’s brother; Mary Ann Salvage’s 4 brothers; Claire Booth’s brother; Elsa Pearton’s granddaughter & son Michael; Theresa Hoogewerf’s aunts, sister & cousin; Ruth Florence’s mother; May Dormehl’s brother-in-law & daughter; Rita Abraham’s sister; June Tatchell’s mother; Fr Des brother & nephew; Peggy du Plessis’ brother, sister, daughter-in-law & granddaughter; Ben Morasutti’s son Jo; Nomusa Mkhwanazi’s brother; Lisa Grant’s father; Brenda Bennison; Janice Cottingham’s brother.

Jean & Pauline Leclezio’s son & daughter-in-law; Michael Quarsingh’s brother; Duncan Miller’s father; Terry Beechey’s brother; Bronwyn Murgatroyd’s mother & son; Mark McCall’s nephew; Maureen Pistorius; Rory McDonogh’s niece; Eleanor Scott’s husband; Marie Claude Maujean’s grandson Luc; Maureen Hutton’s son & grandson; Jack Garbutt’s son-in-law; Marcia Swanson’s mother; Margaret Beechey’s daughter, Chantel; Jacky & Shireen Singh’s grandson.

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

The Southern Cross Catholic Newspaper is available in the Baptistry for R12

FIRST COMMUNION Pray for our twenty two children who will receive Jesus in their First Holy

Communion at 11.00 am today.

Liam Casey, Lwandile Ngcobo, Thinabako Mvelase, Jessica Lawrence, Rossario

Fenner, Lesharne Blignaut, Britney Clayton, Chelsea Hulley, Hannah Venter, Ketty

Sithole, Ndelu Mqwebu, Vukile Mqwebu, Brayden Kannigadu, Melokuhle Mvelase,

Tara Mosetic, Sofia Coelho, Thomas Smith, Ethan Fritz, Lilla Fowlds, Sloane Grant,

Kwanda Mabida, Sam Neil

Time & Abilities and Financial Dedication Forms

Thank you to all who have completed their dedication forms, if you are using the

envelope system you can collect your dedication envelopes from the Baptistry. If

you have completed your forms, please put them in the first collection basket

during Mass today or next Sunday, or hand them in at the parish office.

An example of the need for financial contributions: The parish car no longer has

airconditioning because the compressor and condensor have given up. The first

quote is R9 700 including VAT.

What's the purpose of life? Who is God? How do we know the Church is right? And why is there suffering in the world?

QUESTION EVERYTHING.

Our inclination to question our Catholic faith is not a bad thing - it can be beneficial, as it leads us to

seeking truth. That's why in this 4th term of Life Teen, we're breaking the mould & simply answering

our most commonly asked questions. Join us on Sunday Evenings from 6:30-8pm!

Tonight’s Night: “WHO WANTS TO BE A CATHOLIC”

Next Week’s Night: “QUESTION EVERYTHING, PART 2”

For any further info, contact Brad Tomlin (072 502 1866) or follow our Facebook/ IG pages

GRIEFSHARE The Griefshare team invite all those who have lost loved ones recently to come and join us

over a three week period, starting on TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER at 7.00 pm. We will be

focusing on how we cope with special occasions for the first time without our loved ones.

Practical suggestions will be shared, and the experience of others may help you to cope. Looking forward to having you join us.

If you need further information contact Irene on 082 559 6331.

NOVENA FOR HEALING The Novena for Healing commenced yesterday and will conclude with Masses for

Healing on Monday 18th November at 9.00 am and 6.00 pm. During the Novena

parishioners are encouraged to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation and to

attend Mass as often as possible. It is never too late to start a Novena. Leaflets are

available on the table in the baptistry and downstairs.

Catholic Women’s League The CWL invites you to Advent Wreath Making Workshops

with refreshments and Mince Pies.

When: Wednesday 27 November at 10h00 (Contact Anna Accolla on 083 443 7186) Wednesday 27 November at 18h45 (Contact Alisande Bradshaw on 083 305 0634)

Where: The upstairs hall at our Parish.

Greenery will be supplied. Oasis rings and candles are available in the Repository.

Nativity Figurines We are appealing for an artist with oil paints to touch

up the figurines which are displayed in the Nativity Scene which will be set up

at the Hyper Market in Advent. The figurines are in the upstairs Parish office. For those that can assist please contact Brian Hoogewerf on 0837800004.

Novena Prayer for Healing Lord Jesus, let your healing hand rest upon me.

Alleviate my worry and sorrow with your gentle love.

Touch me and fill me with your light and your hope.

Let your life-giving power flow into every part of my being

and into the depths of my soul,

cleansing and purifying me,

relieving my suffering,

and restoring me to health and wholeness.

Renew my strength that I may serve you well.

I pray with confidence in your loving care, Jesus my Lord.

Amen.

Mass Intentions 10

th November 2019 – 17

th November 2019

Sunday 7.00am Stan Kalinowski; Mr & Mrs Witkowski; Jenny Jacobs; Nicola Tomlin; Philip Jearey – All RIP (Anna Kalinowska) and Peter Osborn RIP (Brian & Theresa Hoogewerf)

9.00am Pro Populo 5.15pm Angelina Wallas RIP (Wallas Family) Monday 9.00am In Thanksgiving (Denyse Surmon) Wednesday 7.00am In Thanksgiving- Our Lady of Fatima School Girls 6.00pm Eddie & Gilda de Freitas RIP (Anonymous) Thursday 6.30am Celebrants Intention Friday 6.30am Duarte Nuno & Gilda de Freitas; Luis & Georgina Menezes

– All RIP (Anonymous) Saturday 8.00am For the Sick and Housebound of the Parish Sunday 7.00am Mark Stirton (Fr Justin Stirton) and

In Thanksgiving – Shiobhan Harris; Leigh Went RIP (Paddy Pirie) 9.00am Special Intention & Louisa Quarsingh RIP (Quarsingh Family) 5.15pm Pro Populo

Parish Kitchen The kitchen is being renovated and extended. It will take about six weeks to complete.

During this period no teas will be served after the Sunday and Monday Masses. We

received a bequest from a parishioner, specifically for capital projects. Anyone who wishes

to contribute to the cost of construction or appliances should contact Fr Justin or make a

deposit into First National Bank, Branch Code: 221426, Account No: 508 445 46512,

Account Name: Our Lady of Fatima Church, Ref: (Your name), Kitchen.

Morning Teas – After 7:00am and 9:00am Masses We are in need volunteers to join the tea team that serves after the 7.00 am and

9:00am Sunday Masses. It is a very good way to meet people and to help build our

community of faith. If you are interested in assisting please contact Ana at the

Parish Office on 031 563 5554 or email admin@fatima.org.za

Parish Pilgrimage to Italy: 17-26 May 2020 Join our pilgrimage to Italy in the footsteps of the Apostles Peter and Paul, St Francis of

Assisi, St Clare, St Benedict, St Padre Pio and other great saints. Renew your faith in Jesus Christ as you visit, celebrate Mass and pray

at places steeped in the faith of centuries of pilgrims. Many photos of the places we will visit can be seen on our Pilgrimage Facebook Page:

facebook.com/groups/685911015223206/ Itineraries and reservation forms are available in the baptistry,

on the table outside the kitchen and on the above Facebook Page. Cost: R32 495 pp sharing based on 2019 exchange rates (subject to fluctuations). Includes return flights from Johannesburg, airport taxes, 7 nights accommodation (dinner,

bed and breakfast), guides, coach, entrance fees, basic insurance.

For further information contact: Fr Justin at 031 563 5554.

Society of St Vincent de Paul - APPEAL FOR FOOD Please bring at least one of the following food items to Mass and place it in the

Food Basket before all Sunday Masses. Cup a Soup packs, 1kg mealie meal, Baked

Beans in tomato sauce (410g), Pilchards in tomato sauce (410g), etc

SSVP Bank Details: Account Name Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Bank First National Bank Account No 62033860786 Branch Durban North Branch Code 220426

SSVP has also gone digital!! – This is the Zapper code for SSVP which allows you to donate either R100 or R150 or R200 or your own amount.

Thirty-Second Sunday of the Year Year C 10th November 2019 Fearghus óFearghaill

Commentary

First Reading (2 Macc 7: 1-2, 9-14) The tone is set for the story of the martyrdom of the seven Maccabean brothers and their mother as one of the brothers avers his willingness to die ‘rather than transgress the laws of our ancestors’. The story which is meant to edify the reader or listener is set in the context of the oppressive regime of Antiochus Epiphanes or Antiochus IV. This successor of Alexander the Great in this part of the Hellenistic world was seeking to spread the ‘gospel’ of Hellenisation by force but his efforts to persuade the Jews to abandon their faith and their religious customs were doomed to failure. The story tells how one by one each brother refused to deny his faith and suffered martyrdom. For each of them death is preferable to breaking God’s law. Their patient endurance comes from their faith in the resurrection.

Second Reading (2 Thess 2: 16 - 3: 5) Some Christians of Thessalonica were upset because members of their community had died without seeing the Lord. Paul had already written to the Thessalonians offering them words of comfort and encouragement. This second letter to the same community was occasioned by negative reports emerging from Thessalonica about the conduct of some members of the Christian community there (cf. 3:11) and about their mistaken ideas concerning the coming of Christ (cf.2:2). In today’s extract we hear the writer praying that the word of God ‘may speed on and triumph’ as it had already done amongst them, and they are reminded that the Lord who is faithful will strengthen them and watch over them. The writer is confident that they are doing well and prays that the Lord may direct their hearts ‘to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ’.

Gospel (Lk 20: 27-38) The Sadduccees who belong to the upper echelons of Jewish society controlled the temple in the time of Jesus, and, unlike the Pharisees, did not believe in the resurrection (cf. Acts 23:8). They came to Jesus, addressed him as teacher, and posed a theoretical problem for him, as they may have done to others, quoting the Mosaic law, seeking to catch him out. The regulation to which they refer is that concerning levirate marriage or the custom whereby a brother-in-law begets children for his dead brother by marring his widow (cf. Deut 25; 5;38:8). It was a custom widespread in the Ancient Near East. The Sadduccees would expect Jesus to give an answer in line with their own beliefs, or with the beliefs of the Pharisees who believed in the resurrection. To the question of the Sadduccees Jesus’ answer is to say that marriage belongs to this age in which men and women die, but not to the age to come when people no longer die. Earthly institutions do not continue in the age to come. To answer the question posed by the Sadduccees Jesus has recourse to the Old Testament and the story of Moses, in particular the story of Yahweh’s appearance to him in the burning bush (Ex 3:2), when he identified himself as the God of the patriarchs. For Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, Yahweh is still their God, implying that Yahweh is a God of the living. His exegesis meets with the approval of the scribes (cf.20:39).

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday

Malachi 4: 1-2 2 Thessalonians 3: 7-12 Luke 21: 5-19