SUNDAY MASSENTRANCE ANTIPHON:See, I have God for my help. The Lord sustains my soul. I will sacrifi ce to you with willing heart, and praise your name, O Lord, for it is good.FIRST READING: Wisdom 12:13, 16-19.RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm 86.RESPONSE:O Lord, you are good and forgiving.1. O Lord, you are good and forgiving, full of mercy to all who call to you. Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer, and attend to my voice in supplication. ℟2. All the nations you have made shall come; they will bow down before you, O Lord, and glorify your name, for you are great and do marvellous deeds, you who alone are God. ℟3. But you, O God, are compassionate and

gracious, slow to anger, O Lord, abundant in mercy and fi delity; turn and take pity on me. ℟SECOND READING: Romans 8:26-27.GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the kingdom. Alleluia.GOSPEL: Matthew 13:24-43.COMMUNION ANTIPHON:The Lord, the gracious, the merciful, has made a memorial of his wonders; he gives food to those who fear him.

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G o o d N e w s f o r F a m i l i e sChapter 3 (2)In our second ref lection on Chapter 3 of

Amoris Laetitia, we look at the challenge Pope Francis poses to the Church in its pastoral attitude to a variety of marriage situations. He reminds us that God’s love and the presence of the Holy Spirit are not limited to the structures of the Church, nor to circumstances where everything is perfect. Marriage is f irst and foremos t a human rea l i t y and as such reflects the brokenness of our f a l len wor ld. N e v e r t h e l e s s t h e Second Vatican Council teaches that ‘the light of Christ enlightens every person’ (John 1:9 and GS 22). So if the Church is to be like Christ it must go beyond itself and of fer ‘pastoral care for the faithful who are living together, or are only married civilly, or are divorced and remarried.’

As always Pope Francis looks to Jesus in the Gospels, for example how he treated the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4), or how he dealt with the woman caught in adultery (‘Neither do I condemn you.’ John 8). Jesus accepted people where they were, gently and patiently leading them beyond their limitations to new possibilities and hope. ‘Following this divine pedagogy’, writes Pope Francis, ‘the Church turns with love to those who participate in her life in an imperfect manner: she seeks the grace of conversion for them; she encourages them to do good, to take loving care of each other and to serve the community in which they live and work.’

Pope Francis is not only being realistic. He is actually ref lecting the Gospel way of Jesus

himself. The Church must always preach and teach ‘Good News’. This includes inspiring hope, showing that there is always a silver lining. So, for example, he says that when a couple living

in a so-called ‘irregular union’ attains stability through a civil or public bond – characterized by deep a f fec t ion , responsibility towards the children and the abilit y to overcome trials – this can be seen as an oppor tuni t y, when possible, to lead them to ce lebrate t he s ac r amen t o f matrimony.

True to his frequent admonitions to clergy, Pope Francis calls on

them yet again to practice restraint. He quotes Pope John Paul II: ‘When faced with dif f icult situations and wounded families, it is always necessary to recall this general principle: Pastors must know that, for the sake of truth, they are obliged to exercise careful discernment of situations.’ It’s not about ‘throwing the book’ at people but about adopting the personal approach Jesus took in each unique encounter. As Pope Francis says, ‘the degree of responsibility is not equal in all cases and factors may exist which limit the ability to make a decision. Therefore, while clearly stating the Church’s teaching, pastors are to avoid judgements that do not take into account the complexity of various situations, and they are to be attentive, by necessity, to how people experience and endure distress because of their condition”.

May the Church continue the work of Christ by being a beacon of hope and Good News to marriage and family life in the world today!

Live the Word T H E W E E K A H E A D

(KEY: SOLEMNITY; FEAST; Memorial; (Optional Memorial)Colour = Liturgical colour of the day or feast)

Mon 24 Jul (St Sharbel Makhluf, Priest)Exodus 14:5-18; Exodus 15:1-6; Matthew 12:38-42When we quiet our ‘need to know’ and focus instead on the Lord, we will f ind that we no longer need a sign. Allow God’s whisper to speak solace to your soul, and God’s light to shine on your next step.

Sun 30 Jul 17TH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR1 Kings 3:5.7-12; Psalm 119; Matthew 13:44-52A crucial challenge for parents (and grandparents) is being f irm about consequences for wrongful behaviour. Our mercy cannot cancel out justice. We are made for goodness.

Sat 29 Jul St Martha 1 John 4:7-16; Psalm 34; Luke 10:38-42How many times do we consider time for prayer or Mass and think, ‘Not now, later, too much to do’. Often! And how many times have we brushed aside the reluctance and spent time with the Lord and regretted it. Never!

Fri 28 Jul (St Victor I, Pope & Martyr)Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19; Matthew 13:18-23Reaching its fullness in Jesus, one’s relationship to God is profoundly personal. We experience God as one who desires what’s best and happiest for us even before and more than we do ourselves.

Thu 27 Jul Liturgy of the DayExodus 19:1-2.9-11.16-20; Daniel 3:52-56; Matthew 13:10-17 Jesus’ parables are stories that represent deeper meanings and mysteries. Story is an impor-tant genre in Scripture. But what of our own story? How do you want your next chapter to be read?

Wed 26 Jul Ss Joachim & Anne, parents of MaryExodus 16:1-5.9-15; Psalm 78; Matthew 13:1-9Today is the feast of Jesus’ grandparents. The feast car-ries a message to the younger generation, reminding them of the older person’s greater perspective, depth of experience and appreciation of life’s great rhythms.

Tue 25 Jul ST JAMES, APOSTLE2 Corinthians 4:7-15; Psalm 126; Matthew 20:20-28We might think we are more important when oth-ers serve us, but Jesus says the opposite is true. We are considered to be great when we assist others and are concerned about them.

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HOLY REDEEMER PARISH

Parish Priest: Fr Gerard McCabe C.Ss.R � parishpriest@holyredeemer.co.za

Assistants: Fr Scott Davidson C.Ss.R and Fr Charles Mulenga C.Ss.R

22 / 23 JULY 2017 ~ SIXTEENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME PAGE: 362 in New Sunday Missal. Year A. THEME: God’s Patience and Our Impatience

WEEKEND SUNDAY MASS TIMES :

SATURDAY: 6.00pm

SUNDAY: 7.00am, 9.00am, 11.00am and 6.00pm

FRENCH MASS: SUNDAYS: 1.30pm

DAILY MASS TIMES:

MON to FRI: 6.15am (or Communion Service)

MON to SAT: 8.30am

MORNING PRAYER: MON to FRI at 8.00am

ROSARY: WEDNESDAY after 8.30am Mass

CONFESSION TIMES:

THURSDAY: 7.00 to 7.30pm

SATURDAY: 9.00 to 10.00am & 5.00 to 5.55pm

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:

MONDAY to FRIDAY: 9.00am to 9.00pm

except THURSDAY: 9.00am to 7.30pm

NOVENA & BENEDICTION:

TO OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP

THURSDAY: 7.30pm

NORMAL WORSHIP TIMES

CONTACTS

Bergvliet Road, Bergvliet, 7945

021 712-2210 or712-1181

021 712-4271

9.00am to 3.00pm Monday to Friday

parish@holyredeemer.co.za

www.holyredeemer.co.za

ricardo1duncan@gmail.com

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Catholic Counselling

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St. Vincent de Paul Society assists the areas poor.

If you need help / assistance / a visit contact the SVDP pres-ident on 083 450-5479. The matter will be dealt with in confidence.

WEEKLY DIARY MASS INTENTIONS

July 24 Mon Alpha 7pm Room 2 PPC 7.30pm in boardroom Men’s group 7.30pm Parish centre

6.15am Mortuary List 8.30am Thomas Goemans - Birthday

July 25 Tues Care & craft after 8.30 Mass Edna Cottle room RCIA 7.30pm Edna Cottle room Charismatic Praise & Worship 7.45pm Room 1

6.15am Deceased C.Ss.R 8.30am Mary Constance Lambe - Rip

July 26 Wed Rosary after 8.30am Mass Life Teen 7pm in boardroom

6.15am Special Intention 8.30am Sylvia Peters - Special Intention

July 27 Thurs Novena 7.30pm in the Church Badminton after Novena in Parish centre

6.15am Redemptorists Priests & Brothers 8.30am Lawrence Clarence - Rip

July 28 Fri 6.15am Private Intention 8.30am Barbara Alexander - Rip

July 29 Sat. Legion of Mary 9.15am Room 2 8.30am Parishioners 6.00pm Nuala Human - Rip

July 30 Sun Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time Theme: The Courage to Sell Off Everthing

PAGE: 366 in New Sunday Missal. Year A

7.00am Gerald Fouten - Rip 9.00am Gerald Fouten - Rip 11.00am Edmund & Roger Heuschen - Rip 6.00pm Inacio Fernandes - Rip

(A WORD FROM YOUR PARISH PRIEST— CONTINUED)

3. And finally: the family experiences joy.

I would like to ask you all a question today. But each of you keep it in your heart and take it home. You can regard it as a kind of “homework”. Only you must answer. How are things when it comes to joy at home? Is there joy in your family? You can answer this question.

Dear families, you know very well that the true joy which we experience in the family is not superficial; it does not come from material objects, from the fact that everything seems to be going well… True joy comes from a profound harmony between persons, something which we all feel in our hearts and which makes us experience the beauty of togetherness, of mutual support along life’s journey. But the basis of this feeling of deep joy is the presence of God, the presence of God in the family and his love, which is welcoming, merciful, and respectful towards all. And above all, a love which is patient: patience is a virtue of God and he teaches us how to cultivate it in family life, how to be patient, and lovingly so, with each other. To be patient among ourselves. A patient love. God alone knows how to create harmony from differences. But if God’s love is lacking, the family loses its harmony, self-

centredness prevails and joy fades. But the family which experiences the joy of faith communicates it naturally. That family is the salt of the earth and the light of the world, it is the leaven of society as a whole.

Dear families, always live in faith and simplicity, like the Holy Family of Nazareth! The joy and peace of the Lord be always with you!

Fr Gerard, CSsR

Prayer for Peace in Our Family

Lord Jesus, be with my family.

Grant us Your peace and harmony, an end to conflict and division.

Gift us with compassion to better understand each other,

wisdom and love to assist each other,

and trust and patience to live peacefully together.

Grant that through the intercession of your mother, Mary, and St. Joseph,

our family may become a holy family accepting each other,

working together in unity, selflessly dedicated to one other and to You.

Amen.

A WORD FROM YOUR PARISH PRIEST

It is good to be back with you here at Holy Redeemer parish, and also to be with my Redemptorist Community again. I really had a wonderful time in Scotland with my family. All of them could see that I am very happy here in Cape Town, and send greetings to each of you. In particular, my sister Eileen send her love and thanks you for all your continued prayers for her well-being. She remains physically unwell, but is in very good spirits. There was also the joy for me of having four new babies in the family since my last time at home, so that certainly kept me engaged and amused.

Being at home reminded me of something that I have spoken of a few times in my letters to you: the significance of our family life as the place where we most intimately encounter the love of God. Because of this, I would like to share some recent words of Pope Francis, on how we are all called to be holy families. I think that his words give us an opportunity to reflect on the quality of our family life today.

Pope Francis on the Family — What Makes a Family Holy?

1. First: the family prays.

…I would like to ask you, dear families: Do you pray together from time to time as a family? Some of you do, I know. But so many people say to me: But how can we? …But in the family how is this done? After all, prayer seems to be something personal, and besides there is never a good time, a moment of peace… Yes, all that is true enough, but it is also a matter of humility, of realizing that we need God… all of us! We need his help, his strength, his blessing, his mercy, his forgiveness. And we need simplicity to pray as a family: simplicity is necessary! Praying the Our Father together, around the table, is not something extraordinary: it’s easy. And praying the Rosary together, as a family, is very beautiful and a source of great strength! And also praying for one another! The husband for his wife, the wife for her husband, both together for their children, the children for their grandparents…. praying for each other. This is what it means to pray in the family and it is what makes the family strong: prayer.

2. Next, the family keeps the faith.

Here too, we can ask: How do we keep our faith as a family? Do we keep it for ourselves, in our families, as a personal treasure like a bank account, or are we able to share it by our witness, by our acceptance of others, by our openness? We all know that families, especially young families, are often “racing” from one place to another, with lots to do. But did you ever think that this “racing” could also be the race of faith? Christian families are missionary families. …They are missionary in everyday life, in their doing everyday things, as they bring to everything the salt and the leaven of faith! Keeping the faith in families and bringing to everyday things the salt and the leaven of faith.

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REDEMPTORIST PILGRIMAGE

WITH FR GERARD McCABE IN

SEPTEMBER 2018

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE SAINTS.

THERE WILL BE A MEETING

ON FRIDAY 4 AUGUST 2017

AT 7.30PM IN THE PARISH CENTRE

FOR ALL PARTIES CONCERNED.

2nd COLLECTION

This week: None

BREAD NEEDED

Please consider donating a loaf of bread regularly. The number of people we feed has grown, but sadly the supply of bread has dwindled.

LIFT ROSTERS Please collect

ALPHA GROUP MEETING Monday 24 July 7.00pm

Venue - Room 2

PPC MEETING

Monday 24 July 7.30pm

Venue - Boardroom

BACON & EGG ROLLS Sunday 30 July After 9.00am Mass

Alpha Group initiative

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION Sunday 30 July 2.30pm

FINANCE MEETING

Monday 31 July 7.00pm

Venue - Boardroom

YOUNG ADULTS MEETING Tuesday 1 August 7.15pm

Venue - Monastery

DOUGHNUTS FOR SALE

Sunday 6 August after 7 & 9am Masses

LITURGY GROUP MEETING Tuesday 8 August 7.30pm

Venue - Boardroom Available from the Repository

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• Revised - Celebration Hymnal for Everyone R120.00

• Living Faith July - September - Price Increase R24.00

1. Fatima statues offer for home prayers

2. How ex-Man Utd player became a priest

3. Reaching the ‘meh’ generation

4. Answering an atheist

5. How to understand original sin

THIS WEEK’S EDITORIAL:

To see, judge and act

ANNOUNCEMENTS

REPOSITORY

PRAYER AND LIFE WORKSHOP

Workshop will run from

Wednesday 2 August to 22 November 2017

in the Edna Cottle Room.

Registration will take place

after each Mass over weekend 29/30 July or

you can attend the Introductory Session on 3 August.

Contact Person :

Tracey Van Wyk 0833966480.

CONDOLENCES

FR SCOTT’S MOTHER PASSED AWAY ON THURSDAY EVENING.

WE THE REDEMPTORIST COMMUNITY AND

THE PARISHIONERS OF HOLY REDEEMER

WISH TO EXTEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY

TO FR SCOTT AND HIS FAMILY.

LORD, WE PRAY THAT YOU ENFOLD THEM IN YOUR ARMS

AND COMFORT THEM IN THEIR TIME OF BEREAVEMENT.

ADORATION CHAPEL

The Adoration Chapel is open from

Monday to Friday 9.00am to 9.00pm

except except for early closing on

Thursday at 7.30pm

There is still an urgent need for someone

to fill the following hour:

Tuesday: 8-9pm

Friday: 11am-12noon

Even if you are unable to help on a

permanent basis a few weeks helping out

temporarily would be greatly appreciated.

If you are interested please ontact Theresa

PRAY FOR OUR SICK

Monica Arendse

Fr Anderson

Lily Ball

Dylan Berry

Jill Buser

Gloriana Cloete

Alvin Cozett

Magdalena Cozett

Trevor de Beer

Mr Doidge

Christian Engelbrecht

Mary-Anne Esau

Desmond Fernandez

Dawn Forsdyk

Jose Santos Gomes

Keith Gomez

Kerry Heideman

Rita Hendricks

Dale Heynes

Dawn Heynes

Russell Heynes

Jean Kennedy

Fr Lunney

Gerald Louw

Geraldine Malander

Willi Malherbe

Brian McEvoy

Rosetta Orgill

Monty Pasqualie

Kathleen Pereira

Patrick Pereira

Ernest Peskin

Sylvia Peters

Albert Petersen

Carris Pietersen

Lindsey Pietersen

Elaine Roode

Lionel September

Dorothy Slayne

Vera Steyn

David Jude Van Schoor

Jack Whitwam

Margie Wilhelm

Claude Woodward

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Meetings are held fortnightly

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For further information or

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PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED

Jessie Subke - RIP