BIRTHDAYS i. Leago Mathabathe 14/4 ii. Ellie Dlamini 15/4 iii. Nobelungu Maseko 15/4 iv. Nomonde Mtshazo 15/4 v. Thenjiwe Pelesa 15/4 vi. Tshepiso Senetla 15/4 vii. Zoleka Adams 15/4 viii. Thandiwe Magudulela 16/4 ix. Julia Mathafeng 16/4 x. Bonolo Mathabathe 16/4 xi. Masesi Mocumi 16/4 xii. Edith Ntuli 16/4 xiii. Andrew Zwane 16/4

xiv. Andrew Petersen 16/4 xv. Resegofetse Mosala 17/4 xvi. Malepe Tlagadi 17/4 xvii. Modiehi Morailane 18/4 xviii. Linda Ngema 19/4 xix. Boikanyo Mokgatlhe 19/4 xx. Prudence Manyoni 20/4 xxi. Thulethu Khumalo 20/4 xxii. Lungile Khumalo 21/4 xxiii. Eunice Ngwenya 21/4 xxiv. Balekane Mothiba 22/4 xxv. Onalerona Motingoe 22/4 xxvi. Charmaine Shelembe 22/4 xxvii. Sibusiso Zungu 22/4 xxviii. Maria Swartbooi 23/4

PARISH COUNCIL FOR 2017/2018 Nonhlanhla Sibiya (Warden), Nelisiwe Sithole (Warden), Nokwanda Mngoma (Alt War-

den), Councillors: Makhantso Hermanus, Mpho Montjane, Freda Molatlou, Pamela Hobo, Madoda Nhlengetwa, Sizo Nkosi, Mxolisi Nyovane, Madoda Nhlengetwa.

SPECIAL PRAYERS This week we continue to pray for: The parishioners and their fami-lies. The bereaved families and for the rest of those who passed on. Pray for the country and the government for calm and direc-tion going forward. We pray that the voice of God’s people might be heard and that there may be a change beneficial to all of us. We ask God to lead this nation in the way of justice and peace. Pray for Simangaliso as he prepares himself for the discernment conference in May. We pray for more calling to the ordained ministry. Pray for God’s Church to always remain a place of solace. We thank God for the Easter and its celebrations. It has been a blessings indeed!

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: PLAY

Never forget to have fun along the way. Success means nothing without happiness.

~Life Principles~

BANKING DETAILS - FOR CHURCH DUES AND OTHER MONIES Account Name: Orlando Holy Cross Anglican Church Bank: Standard Bank Account number: 201028557 Branch code: 006805 Reference: Name & surname.

EASTER 2—THOMAS SUNDAY

COLLECT

God of mission, you raised Jesus Christ as the first born of the dead: by your Holy Spirit, empower us to witness to him so that those who have not yet seen may come to believe in him who was and is and is to come, and who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Diocese of Johannesburg Anglican Church of Southern Africa

The Parish of Orlando West

7354 Magang Street | Orlando West 1804 | PO Box 375 Dube 1800 | Tel: 011 936 1394 | Fax: 011 936 5574 | Fax 2 Email: 086 710 2011 | Email: holycross@mwebbiz.co.za | Web: www.hcross.org.za | Rector: The Rev Lankiri Thaba| Parish Administrator: Cur-

rently Vacant | LOP: The Rev. Fr. Mduduzi Alfred Khumalo.

Parish Mission Statement Holy Cross Church will always be a Relevant,

Vibrant Christian Community.

READINGS & SERVICE LEADERS FOR TODAY— 23 APRIL 2017 Acts 2: 14a, 22-32….…...…………...………………..….Sechaba Mooi Psalm 16 (APB pg.619)…………………………...…Lerato Mphahlele 1 Peter 1: 3-9……………….…………….………Madoda Nhlengetwa John 20: 19-31…...………...…………..……………..……Baby Kgame SYNEXER:………………...………….………Simanagliso Magudulela CELEBRANT & PREACHER:……………………....The Rev Fr LE Thaba THEME: “The Motive behind telling… Thomas does not believe the news”

NOTICES, LITSEBISO, IZAZISO, DIKITSISO, NDIVHADZO

WELCOME TO HOLY CROSS: We extend a very warm welcome to you all and thank you for making this worship a reality with your presence as we together celebrate the risen Lord. If you are here as a visitor and would like to know more about Holy Cross, please speak to the priest and/or the Parish Councillors at the table next to the choir. Kindly find us on Facebook, Twitter and check us out at www.hcross.org.za. EARLY SERVICE: Please note that as from 7 May 2017 the early service will begin at 07h30 as we begin the cold season. RIP: Rest in Peace Margaret “Tootsie” Masinga. We thank you for the support shown during the Masinga time of bereavement. The funeral was held here yesterday. Meanwhile the funeral details for the late Adelaide Matima are as follows: Her last Requiem Mass will be held on Friday the 28 April 2017 starting at 09h00. There will be a Memorial Service on Wednesday at her home from 10h00. Home ad-dress 1280 Mncube Drive in Dube near YMCA. Kindly keep the fami-ly in your prayers during this difficult time of their loss. LENTEN COURSE: We will continue again with the remaining topics from the Lenten course. The sessions take pace every Wednesday from 10h00 in Room 3. All are welcome. HCMG: The HCMG members and all interested men are having their Relaunch Session today at the Nyovane’s Residence in Dube. Please hold bontate in your prayers with all their struggles in their families as well as in their faith journey.

EASTER 3:—30 APRIL 2017 Acts 2: 14a, 36-41……….……..………..….………………Minga Ntheledi Psalm 116: 1-4, 11-18 (APB pg.753)……....……………..….Kananelo Thaba 1 Peter 1: 17-23…….....……...……….…….……………….…Baby Kgame Luke 24: 13-35...…………….…………....…………Makhantso Hermanus SYNEXER:…...………………………………………..….Ntombi Mosikare PREACHER.…………..………………...…….….……The Rev Fr LE Thaba NEXT SERVICE: There will be 2 services at 07h00 & 09h00.

CONFIRMATIONS: The Confirmation classes have resumed to-day after the Easter break. These classes start at 08h00 in Room 3 every Sunday. If you have not collected your Training Manual make sure to see the Rector for your copy.

BAPTISMS: The preparation classes for the next baptisms have started and they take part every Saturday at 2pm in the Church. Par-ents and god-parents should attend these classes that are mandato-ry to them. Once again remember these classes and baptisms are for the members in good standing at Holy Cross Anglican Church. The next class begins at 2pm sharp in the Church on Saturday. EASTER SPRING CLEANING: We express our sincere gratitude to the parishioners who came to help with the cleaning on Saturday before Easter to make sure our environment is worthy of a place where worshipping the risen Lord takes place. Le ka moso beloved! Blessings!!! Thank you too to those who kindly provided the eats! May the gracious Lord bless the hand that always gives. LOUGH A BIT: R10 and R100 were best friends. One day they had an accident and both died. On reaching paradise entrance, God allowed R10 to enter freely. So R100 asked. My Lord, am I not 10 times more valuable than him? How can he enter while I'm outside? GOD answered. R10 & his siblings R5, R2, R1 always come to Church but you are always present in bars, night clubs, parties, res-taurants & hotels, so disappear, I don't want to see you. Let's help R100 enter Heaven by taking it to Church.

BUILDING PROJECT BANKING DETAILS: Account Name: Diocesan Deposit Fund Standard Bank Account: 1302353 Branch: Small Street Code: 001805

Use reference: 7511 Orlando Holy Cross Building Project

NOTICES: We would like to announce that as a means of running things smoothly, especially with regards the notices; we urge you to please drop off your notices to the office physically or telephonically or electronically by Friday morning the latest in order for us to be able to capture them in our pew leaflets. The leadership will no longer en-tertain notices that arrive on a Sunday. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated in this matter.!!!