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Bryanston Catholic Church of the Resurrection 7 August 2020
CHURCH NEWS
A message from Fr KeithDear Friends in Christ
Elijah’s prophetic mission was during stormy times in Israel. Ahabwas the King of Israel from about 870-852 BC. He married thepagan Jezebel who tore down altars dedicated to God andestablished worship sites to her pagan god Baal. Elijahsuccessfully confronted the priests of Baal and executed them.This enraged Jezebel and she ordered him to be killed. So Elijahwas fleeing for his life, feeling like a failure and doubting God’spresence and support in his mission.
We find Elijah, after a long desert journey, on Mount Horeb. Godhad sustained him with bread and water when he was in thedesert. On Mount Horeb God had revealed God’s self to Mosesand now God also comes to Elijah’s aid.
God comforts Elijah, not with the usual biblical signs manifestingGod’s presence – wind, earthquake and fire – but in a "tinywhispering sound." Think of it as "the voice of silence."
Elijah experiences God in silence.
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That is a good guide for us, many of whom are confined to ourhomes for days. Some are lucky enough to be able to go out forwalks in nearby parks. We have learned a lesson from Elijah’sencounter. God is with us in a surprising way – not only in storms,but in silence. Despite the clutter and noise in our homes, with somany not going out, is there any way to find some silentmoments where we, like Elijah, may experience our God who isalways with us?
God Bless Fr Keith
Christa Thomas introduces herself and her workat the church... I am a past pupil of Holy Cross Convent and matriculated before theamalgamation. After school I went into a career of finance in Corporatebanking. I now own my own business, Uniformity School Shop.I have two children Richard, 29 matriculated at St David’s Marist Inanda.and Christin, 24 matriculated at Brescia House school.
I have been a parishioner since 1990 and both Richard and Christin werechristened and made their First Holy Communion in the “Old Church”.They were both keen Altar servers. Christin is now a Minister of theEucharist and is also involved in the preparation of the Children’s Mass onChristmas Eve.
I have been the Children’s liturgy co-ordinator for the last 15 years andprepare the roster for the 5 teams of teachers. The spiritual growth in thechildren is a blessing and reward for me. I have really missed the childrenin the lockdown and look forward to the Sunday when we can all see eachother again and share our experiences.
Children's LiturgyChildren’s liturgy is the Word of God suitably adapted to make it relevant to the lives and experiences of
young school going children that attend the 10h00 Sunday Mass. The children are introduced to the Old
and New Testament, the life of Jesus, the Mass and Catholic values. It gives them the opportunity to
understand the Gospel message and be involved in the Eucharistic celebration in a more participative
manner.
Children’s liturgy started in the parish in the early 90’s. On any given Sunday, we have approximately 80
children in attendance.
The children begin Mass in church with their parents and then, once the teachers have been blessed by
the priest, they leave with them. They then all proceed to the church hall for their own celebration of the
Liturgy. An altar with a crucifix and candles is set up in the hall. They sing songs, recite prayers and then
listen to the Gospel of the day and discuss it. At this point, they are then brought back into the church with
their teachers at the Offertory of the Mass and re-join their parents. The children attending the liturgy are
selected to take up the gifts to the altar.
The teachers who lead the Children’s liturgy do not have to be qualified, but they must express an interest
in working with and developing children's understanding of the Mass rituals.
New teachers are always welcome to join our group. If you feel like you would like to get
involved, please contact us.
PrayerDear Father God
Thank you for your many blessings and for the many answered prayers. Thank you for the glorious sunshine and the coming of spring.Thank you for Your faithfulness.
We come before You Lord with your prayers and requests. We put thepeople of South Africa and the Parish of the Resurrection before you aswe ask for Your mighty help, especially for Amelia, Benjamin Lovell,Bernett McArthur, Caroline Williams, Claudia Armstrong, Clive Fletcher, GailSolomon, Manuela, Michelle De Canha, Paula Britten, Pierre Kedziersk,Qhawe Khangelani Mzolo, Velez Stevens and Sheilagh Findlay.
This week we put our women before You. We ask for Your blessing on allwomen, mothers, wives, daughters, young girls and grandmothers. Wethank them for their endless love, wisdom and charity.
We ask that You put Your hands on women who face daily challenges,cruelty, subjugation, depression and destitution. We ask that You helpthese women to find You in their darkest moments. We pray for the endof injustice. For all peoples to allow women the rights to freedom, unityand justice throughout the world. We pray that leaders will respectwomen and that they will be given their rightful place in all societies.
Come Holy Spirit meet all women in their pain and bring them as Yourmighty workers to Your field. Put your angels of protection upon allwomen and those that they serve.
We ask this in Your blessed name.
Amen
Request Prayer
Podcast on radio VeritasOne of our parishioners, Mary-Anne Alho, volunteers at RadioVeritas. On Wednesday she felt compelled to abandon herplanned book review to talk about the beautiful story of hope andhealing of a fellow Parishioner Dean Garzancich.
Click here to listen.
Thank you to everyone in this community who prayed for Dean.
A Flower for Our LadyOn Sunday 16 August 2020 we will celebrate with joy the feast ofthe Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In South Africa, thefeast is moved to the closest Sunday because Mary, QueenAssumed into Heaven is the patroness of South Africa. Sadly, weare unable to celebrate this special feast in the church this year.
We want to honour Our Lady by inviting all parishioners to bring aflower to the church during the week from Monday 10 August2020 until Friday morning 14 August 2020. The church is openfrom 06h00 to 18h00 each day. Vases will be at our Lady'ssanctuary (where you would normally light a candle) for you toplace your flower. On Friday 14 August at midday, all the flowersreceived from parishioners will be placed on the main altar arounda statue of our Lady ready to celebrate the Assumption of OurLady.
Special Charity AppealThe Pensioners and Children Support Group has sent out a specialappeal as they are desperate for children’s clothes. Anything fromnewborn to 15 years will be greatly appreciated. Items can bedropped off at the church anytime between 6h00 and 18h00. Thesecurity guard at the gate will be able to take them from you andstore them safely until Bernie or Luanne come and collect.
Thank you so much to everyone who has already donated.
In MemoriamFunerals were held for the following people:
Jose de Abreu Goncalves (14 January 1947 - 3 August 2020)Margaret Audrey Cotter (13 February 1946 - 31 July 2020)Laurence Frederick Saunders (31 November 1931 - 10 July 2020)Giorgio Bastiotto (18 December 1945 - 16 July 2020)Edward Ambrogioni (16 March 1965 - 1 July 2020)
Feel free to visit our In memoriam page
The Marriage Course OnlineStarting on Tuesday 8 September at 19h30
Whether you’ve been married six months or 40 years; whether you’re in agood place or struggling; The Marriage Course offers practical support tostrengthen your relationship.
The 7 week course helps couples to:• Communicate more effectively
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Although the online course won’t cost you anything, we strongly suggestthat you invest in 2 copies of the Marriage Course Journal in which youcomplete exercises each week.
Youth Alpha onlineFeel like you’re living a life of isolation? Feeling disconnectedfrom the world?Pause Netflix and binge Alpha Youth Online instead.
Alpha Youth is an amazing course for youth (15-17 years) and youngadults (18-23) who are searching for the meaning of life and who arewondering if there is more to life than this. If this sounds like you, register& join us on Zoom on 13 August at 19h00
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As always, your generosity is appreciated, and we are especiallygrateful during this time.
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