SUNDAY MASSENTRANCE ANTIPHON:Let us all rejoice in the Lord, as we celebrate the feast day in honour of all the Saints, at whose festival the Angels rejoice and praise the Son of God.FIRST READING: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14.RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm 24.RESPONSE:These are the people who seek your face, O Lord.1. The Lord’s is the earth and its fullness, the world, and all who dwell in it. It is he who set it on the seas; on the rivers he made it fi rm. ℟2. Who shall climb the mountain of the Lord? Who shall stand in his holy place? The clean of hands and pure of heart, whose soul is not set on vain things. ℟3. Blessings from the Lord shall he receive, and right reward from the God who saves him. Such are the people who seek him, who seek the face of the God of Jacob. ℟SECOND READING: 1 John 3:1-3.GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:Alleluia, alleluia! Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest, says the Lord. Alleluia.GOSPEL: Matthew 5:1-12.COMMUNION ANTIPHON:Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

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THIS MONTH we will deal with the last chapter (9) of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation, “The Joy of Love/Amoris Laetitiae”. Pope

Francis concludes his long Exhortation with a re f lec t ion on the sp i r i t ua l i t y of marriage and family life.

F o r m a n y c e n t u r i e s t h e e m p h a s i s i n “spiritualit y” was on Religious Life (monks and nuns) o r p r i e s t h o o d (deacons, priests and bishops). But in the second half of last century there was a revolution in Catholic thinking and many deep-seated insights of the Church came back to the surface of daily Catholic living.

A central reality which found fresh expression was the truth that we are a “communion of faith”: that the communion which exists between Father, Son and Spirit, is shared with believers such that we are “one Body, one Spirit in Christ.

Pope John Paul (now a saint) was a strong promoter of the spirituality of marriage and family life. In 1981 he published an Apostolic Exhortation on “The Role of the Christian Family in the Modern World/Familiaris Consortio”. This was followed by “Charter on the Rights of the Family” (1983) and by “Letter to Families” (1994). These documents were all part of his pastoral project to encourage a “civilization of love”.

Pope Francis builds on these foundations, rooting his vision of the spirituality of marriage and family life in the Trinity: “…the Trinity is present in the temple of marital communion” (314).

But Pope Francis keeps his feet f irmly on the ground. While acknowledging that divine love dwells in the marriage bond and in family life, he insists that “the spirituality of family love is made

up of thousands of small but real gestures” (315). We can detect e c h o e s h e r e of h i s f ami l i a r teaching about the importance of l i t t le things , l i ke the three phrases “Excuse me”, “Please”, and “Thank you”!

It has been a central plank of Cathol ic Socia l Te a ch i n g t h a t

neither the Church nor the family is a closed society. The Christian family must participate in and contribute to the common good, having a special concern for the most vulnerable. Pope emeritus Benedict XV1 puts this in a memorable way: “Closing our eyes to our neighbour blinds us to God”. Pope Francis is therefore right to point out that the spirituality of marriage and family life opens people up not only to a passionate concern for others but also to the highest mystical experiences in God.

The days are long gone when the Church thought of holiness as the preserve of those in monasteries, convents or presbyteries. Holiness is for all: “Hence, those who have deep spiritual aspirations should not feel that the family detracts from their growth in the life of the Spirit, but rather see it as a path which the Lord is using to lead them to the heights of mystical union” (316).

This is good news indeed since most of us have a vocation to marriage and family life.

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

(KEY: SOLEMNITY; FEAST; Memorial; (Optional Memorial)P=Pope; D=Doctor; B=Bishop

Mon 6 Nov All Saints of AfricaSirach 44:1.10-15; Psalm 15; Luke 6:27-38Today we remember and honour the holy ones of our continent Africa – the holy ones close to home, among us. May their example shine on in our lives and inspire us to ever greater acts of love and compassion.

Sun 12 Nov 32ND SUNDAY OF THE YEARWisdom 6:12-16; Psalm 63; Matthew 25:1-13God can still reach us when we have exhausted all our other resources. We can still turn to God at rock bottom… especially then, because that is when we are most acutely aware of our vulnerability.

Sat 11 Nov St Martin of Tours, B Romans 16:3-9.16.22-27; Psalm 145; Luke 16:9-15Our faith constantly calls us to deepen our spirit of hospitality and welcome. We are called to rec-ognise God’s presence in one another and to use our words and actions to greet God in each other.

Fri 10 Nov St Leo the Great, P&DRomans 15:14-21; Psalm 98; Luke 16:1-8Experience will teach us that our day never turns out well if it is not lived in partnership with God. This seems to have been St Paul’s experience too. Lord, help me to be more aware of your presence in my daily life.

Thu 9 Nov DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA Ezekiel 47:1-2.8-9.12; Psalm 46; John 2:13-22We can change much about the way we look and behave. What we can’t change is God’s presence within us and a desire to share the Spirit within us. Holy Spirit of God, use me as you will… and as I am.

Wed 8 Nov Liturgy of the DayRomans 13:8-10; Psalm 112; Luke 14:25-33Don’t keep God’s law because you’re afraid of what might happen if you don’t. Love enables us to do good. If we truly love others, we automatically fulfill what the commandments ask of us. Such a love needs no law.

Tue 7 Nov Liturgy of the Day Romans 12:5-16; Psalm 131; Luke 14:15-24Allow Paul’s words to motivate us to take stock of our talents, acknowledge our gifts, so that we can become true stewards in our church and community. Discover your gifts and use them in service of God.

A prayer guide for the Advent season

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

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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

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Contact one of our trained counsellors

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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

Nov 6 Mon Child Protection session 7.30pm Parish centre 6.15am Senior Club - Safe Trip to Sedgefield 8.30am Frank Duff - Rip

Nov 7 Tues

Care & craft after 8.30 Mass Edna Cottle room SVP 6.30pm Room 2 Young adults 7.15pm in Monastery Liturgy meeting 7.30pm in boardroom RCIA 7.30pm Edna Cottle room Charismatic Praise & Worship 7.45pm Room 1

6.15am Stanley Pollard - Rip 8.30am Harrry Fernandez - Rip

Nov 8 Wed Rosary after 8.30am Mass PLW 7pm Edna Cottle room Life Teen 7pm in boardroom

6.15am Private Intention 8.30am Edil Quinn - Rip

Nov 9 Thurs Novena 7.30pm in the Church Badminton after Novena Parish centre

6.15am Private Intention 8.30am Basil Quinlivan - Rip

Nov 10 Fri 6.15am Philippe Souchon - Rip 8.30am Alfie Lambe - Rip

Nov 11 Sat. Legion of Mary 9.15am Room 2 Baptism instruction 1-4.30pm Parish centre

8.30am Terry - Birthday Thanksgving 6.00pm Anthony Nicholls - Special Intention

Nov 12 Sun THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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7.00am Mortuary List 9.00am Michelle Newkirk - Rip 11.00am Parishioners 6.00pm Private Intention

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fast, it took me fifteen minutes to catch them up.

The trails had been laid by experts from KwaZulu-Natal Parks Board. You have to wonder at all the work which went into choosing the paths from all the animal and human tracks laid over the centuries on those mountains.

The saints have done something similar for us. They were the pioneers on the paths on the Christian journey. They have laid the original trails. They have put down marker stones and painted little footprints on the gate posts to tell us where to go. The Church and the Mass is the resting place each evening to refresh us for the next day’s journey.

The saints have toiled the roads before us. As ordinary human beings like you or I, they have set an example of determination, dedication and sacrifice. And, precisely because they are ordinary human beings like us, they show us what can be achieved when we allow God’s grace to work within our hearts.

From earliest times, Christians have always looked to the saints for an example. Some saints took a direct path to Christ. Others were a bit wandered at the beginning of the journey, stumbled, blundered, before getting it right. Some seem to have had an easy path. Others have endured physical and spiritual suffering. Some have been persecuted by others. Others have attracted enthusiastic followers. But all have shown us what is possible when we allow our human love and courage to be a tool in the hands of God.

Today, though, in a special way, we remember all the numerous saints who have never been officially canonised. All around us (even today) there are people whose stories guide and prod us onward on our journey. These are people in whom we see the two great commandments — love of God and love of neighbour — have been joined to an extraordinary degree. There are the saints of our own lives too, the ordinary good people who have made it possible for us to begin and continue this great Christian journey. These are the people who first taught us our faith or people we know and love who have shown us what it really means to be a Christian, a parent, grandparent, teacher, friend.

They are too numerous to have a specific feast day and so we have today’s feast to remember the encouragement and inspiration these men and women gave us as they went before us, blazing a trail. Each one, in their own way, have made it just that little bit easier for us. And when we experience weariness and a sense of failure or futility, it’s as if they are saying to us, ‘Don’t give up. We went through the same things and we know it’s worth it!’

There is always the temptation to create ‘plaster’ saints, to put them on a pedestal, and light a candle and then console ourselves with the idea ‘well, it was okay for him, for her; but I can’t be like that!’

But the saints are models for us precisely because they were absolutely ordinary human beings just like us with the same weaknesses. They become reminders of what is possible for an ordinary human being, they inspire us, guide us. And of course, they intercede for us.

But they cannot do the Christian journey for us. Nor do they provide a short cut. We have to make the journey. The saints help us to dare the journey.

Fr Tony Hunt used to tell a beautiful story of a group of school children taken on an outing to a great cathedral. The glory of that cathedral was the huge stain glass windows all around the building, many of them showing the saints and their lives. That night, one little boy said to his mother, ‘I know who the saints are now, mum! They are the ones who let the light through!’ That is a perfect description of who we should be: we should be the ones through whom God’s light shines so that people encounter Christ through us. Fr Scott, CSsR

Dear Parishioners, Redemptorist Community & Friends of Holy Redeemer Parish.

It is hard to believe that this time last week we were busy preparing and organising the stalls. Another Food Fair has come and gone! There are some people who have been busy this week packing away, sorting out, counting tickets, returning borrowed goods, the list goes on. Thank you to all the Parish groups and the co-ordinators of Life Teen, Young Adults and youth who got involved and ran a fantastic variety of stalls; you are to be commended for the tremendous effort you put in to making the stalls so attractive and for supplying and serving the most delicious meals. It was heart-warming to see the young, and not so young, sitting together and enjoying supper with family and friends.

Thank you to everyone who supported the organisers in any way, from donating food items to supporting the various fundraising events held throughout the year, to baking a cake box or coming for supper, your generosity was overwhelming and the stall holders were most appreciative. Once we have the final figures we will let you know how much was raised towards the Parish Projects Fund.

A very special thanks must go to our Redemptorist Community who advertised our fundraising efforts each week, especially the two Postulants for their support and encouragement to the Young Adults by designing and making Props for the Haunted House. They “surrendered” their grounds and parking garages to us and supported and embraced all the activities of the fair – not to mention a certain Irish stall!

Thank You to the ladies in the Parish office who have been a tower of strength and have kept the fundraising wheels turning during the week for us. Thank you to everyone who stepped in and helped with the many tasks beforehand; Cyprian and his team of men for setting up the power and electricals; Allister for his Public Address & music; BH Security who kindly donated security guards to patrol the surrounding roads, the Fair area and the parking on the field. Thank you to Michael, our Caretaker and his brother, Matteo, who prepared the hall and received various deliveries and assisted us in so many ways, we appreciated you helping us.

The Beer tent had such a swinging beat to it all evening that it was hard to stand or sit still! Thank you to Matthew and his two band members who entertained the crowd well into the night.

God bless you and thanks a MILLION for your generous support.

THE 2017 FUNDRAISING TEAM

A WORD FROM YOUR PARISH PRIEST

Several years ago, when we were still students, Fr Andrew Burns and Bro. Richard organ-ised a five day hike for ourselves and the postulants of that time in the Drakensberg. The hike started at Cobham, near Sani Pass and ended five days later at Oliviershoek. It is known as the Giant’s Cup Trail. Each day we walked around eight hours a day. At mid-day, we stopped for Mass and then had lunch. Every afternoon the hike ended at a camp with huts and ablution facilities.

None of us were experienced mountain hikers but a trail had been set. You could see the path up the mountain that others had used. And to make sure you knew which of the trails to follow, all along the way, at suitable points were stones at the side of the path with a little foot painted on them pointing in the direction we were to go. Sometimes, at farm fences, a little foot, pointing in the right direction, was painted on top of the post at the stile where we climbed over the barbed wire fences.

Without the signs we could have become hopelessly lost. And even with the markings, you had to be alert. Our two fastest walkers, Bro. Gavin and Emile Jones, took a wrong turning at one stile over a fence, and I was sent running after them. They were walking so

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This week: Prison Ministry

Fr Gerard continues to recuperate; he wishes to thank everyone for the many prayers and good wishes. He has moved back to the Monastery to continue his recovery and is looking forward to a full return to ministry when he gets the all-clear from his surgeon. The normal post-operative time of recovery in such cases is from 6 to 8 weeks.

COLLECTORS ROSTER

Available for collection.

MORTUARY ENVELOPES Available in church porch. Please state names clearly.

Co Workers of Mother Teresa - APPEAL

Now that Spring has arrived, I am sure there's much spring cleaning taking place. Instead of dumping that much loved sweater, dress linen and bric-a-brac, please consider passing it on to the Co Workers of Mother Teresa. Second hand toys are very welcome as we will pass it on to less fortunate children. Contact Angela Preyser 071 400 9988.

DAN-AG CARE THANK YOU

Life Teens, their parents & teachers for their kind donations. Donation box in church is now closed. Sincere THANKS to Redemptorists & parishioners for your support & prayers. GOD bless you all! .

A BIG THANK YOU To the First Communion Class – Parish and St Anthony’s school, for the generous donation, which will be used to feed the homeless.

CONFESSIONAL COLLECTION/EFT Thank you for your generous response, Amount raised: R14532.80.

RAFFLE WINNERS His & Her – Tembisa Sigana. Sweets – Agmat Sasman.

DRIVER REQUIRED

For Parish lift scheme Musgrave Park area, once every 5 weeks for 11am Mass. Please phone: Rosalie Boyd 021-7127875.

YOUNG ADULTS MEETING Tuesday 7 November 7.15pm

Venue - Monastery

LITURGY GROUP MEETING Tuesday 7 November 7.30pm

Venue - Boardroom

BAPTISM INSTRUCTION

Saturday 11 November 1.00 to 4.30 pm. Venue - Parish Centre

BAPTISM CEREMONY

Sunday 19 November after 11am Mass.

SACRISTANS MEETING Tuesday 14 November 7.30pm

Venue - Boardroom

ALZHEIMER’S GROUP MEETING

Wednesday 15 November 10.00am

Venue - Edna Cottle room

Available from the Repository

• Liturgical Calendar for 2018

• New stock of Rosaries and various Rosary Chaplets such as The Seven Sorrows/Dolour Rosary; The Mission Rosary; The Peace Chaplet

• Living Faith for Oct - Dec

• Faith themed gift items

1. SA’s Churches came together in Catholic cathedral

2. Party girls’ TV make-over in convent

3. Beer named for chainsaw nun

4. Christianity 100 years after communist revolution

5. Follow in the footsteps of the departed

THIS WEEK’S EDITORIAL: That they may be one

ANNOUNCEMENTS

REPOSITORY

Child Protection Information Session for Holy Redeemer Parish

Michael Baker from the Archdiocese of Cape Town’s Child Safeguarding office will be holding an information session with regards to the Archdiocese of Cape Town’s adoption of the Child Safeguarding Policy, which has to be adopted by every parish in the Archdiocese. Mr Baker will explain the policy and inform all involved how the policy impacts on all in active ministry.

Who must attend?: All Catechists, Life Teen leaders, PPC Members, Redemptorist Community, Church personnel, Altar Server senior leaders, Music Ministry leaders and groups where children are involved.

Date & Time: Monday, 6 November from 19:30 – 21:30

Where: Parish hall

Contact: Fr Scot Davidson or Brandon Paulse should you require more information

FRIDAY PRAYER CAMPAIGN

FOR THE HEALING OF OUR NATION

Let us Pray:

Today, we humble ourselves as a nation and we pray:

Lord, we present our country South Africa before you

We exalt and bless your name for all the blessings, the graces and love that you have given to us as a nation.

Our country is now weighed down by various social, political and economic problems

We ask you to join us in our boat to calm the storms in our nation

May Your Grace challenge our nation and its leadership to repent and turn away from the sin of greed and corruption, which is a

result of the worship of money (Matthew 6:24)

Protect all those who are speaking out against greed, Patronage and corruption.

Renew our nation and its leadership by the light of the Gospel. Bless us with the values and the graces of your kingdom.

In Jesus name, we pray. Amen.

Prayer to be said every Friday till the ANC Conference in December.

FEAST OF ST CECELIA – PATRON SAINT OF MUSIC

There will be a special Mass on Wednesday 22nd November at 7.30pm. The vocal ensemble Audivi, will provide the music, including a Mass setting in Latin by the composer, Monteverdi, this year being the 450th anniversary of his birth in Cremona Italy.

Monica Arendse Fr Anderson Lily Ball Dylan Berry

Fr Duncan Blackie Jack Brownrigg Justin Brownrigg Gloriana Cloete

Alvin Cozett Magdalena Cozett Trevor de Beer Wilf de Hahn

Mr Doidge Christian Engelbrecht

Desmond Fernandez Dawn Forsdyk Isabella Gabriel Jose Santos Gomes Keith Gomez

Fred Harrison Kerry Heideman

Rita Hendricks

Dale Heynes

Dawn Heynes

Russell Heynes

Shirley Jordan Jean Kennedy

Marcel le Breton

Gerald Louw

Fr Lunney

Geraldine Malander Fr Gerard McCabe

Kevin McCann

Eleanor McDuma Brian McEvoy

Elaine Neethling

Rosetta Orgill Monty Pasqualie

Shirley Pasqualie

Kathleen Pereira

Ernest Peskin Sylvia Peters

Albert Petersen Carris Pietersen Lindsey Pietersen

Wynand Rinkwest Elaine Roode Lionel September Dorothy Slayne Vera Steyn

David Jude Van Schoor

Jack Whitwam Margie Wilhelm Eileen(Fr Gerard sister)

PRAY FOR OUR SICK

NOVENA TO OUR MOTHER OF

PERPETUAL HELP

Thursday evening at 7.30pm

Place your special Prayer Intentions & Thanksgivings in the box at the back of the Church.

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IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN THE SVDP

Meetings are held fortnightly at 6.30pm on a Tuesday. For further information or confirmation of meeting dates, please call 083 450-5479

ADORATION CHAPEL

Please Note: The Adoration Chapel is open as usual from 9.00am to 9.00pm Monday to Friday, except Thursday when the Chapel closes at 7.30pm for Novena.

• Do visit the Chapel at any time for prayer and reflection.

• Have you thought of joining the Adoration Group – new members are always welcome.

For further information please contact Carol Cornell on 073 194 7295

PILGRIMAGES

1) 2018: Redemptorist Pilgrimage, September

12-22, to Sites and Shrines of Redemptorist interest: Naples-Pagani, Amalfi Coast, Scala, Salerno, Materdomini, Rome and Assisi. Contact Fr Sean Wales or Mr Shawn Lotters (082 543 5762; info@stgerardsholytours.co.za)

2) 2019: Holy Land (optional extras, Turkey,

Egypt/Rome): Preliminary meeting in Parish Centre November 11 at 10 00 with Deacon Sheraton)

PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED

Edward Benjamin (Snr) - RIP Mary-Anne Esau - RIP

PRAYER

Dear God, thank you for the example of the Saints.

I desire to join in their company, worshipping you forever in Heaven. Please help me follow their footsteps,

and yours, Jesus Christ. Please help me to conform myself to Your

image, seeking Your will in all things, as the Saints did.

Please help me to devote myself, and all that I do, to Your glory,

and to the service of my neighbours. Amen.