Parish of Our Lady of Fatima 159 Kenneth Kaunda Rd, Durban North, 4051 Tel: 031 563 5554 Fax: 031 563 4684 E-Mail: admin@fatima.org.za Website: In Development Facebook: www.facebook.com/FatimaParishDurban/

Parish Priest: Fr Justin Stirton

15th

September 2019 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C Missal References Page 877 (old), 964 (new) Next Sunday’s Scripture Page 881 (old), 968 (new)

Next Sunday Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C

Feasts of the Week Monday Ss Cornelius & Cyprian Tuesday St Robert Bellarmine Thursday St Januarius Friday Ss Andrew Kim Tae-Gŏn, Paul Chong Hasang & Co Saturday St Matthew

Entrance Antiphon Give peace, O Lord, to those who wait for you, that your prophets be found true. Hear the prayers of your servant, and of your people Israel.

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 51

I will arise and go to my father.

Have mercy on me, O God, according to your merciful love; according to your great compassion, blot out my transgressions. Wash me completely from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.

Create a pure heart for me, O God; renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me away from your presence; take not your holy spirit from me.

O Lord, open my lips and my mouth shall proclaim your praise. My sacrifice to God, a broken spirit: a broken and humbled heart, O God, you will not spurn.

I will arise and go to my father.

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia, Alleluia. God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself, and entrusting to us the message of

reconciliation. Alleluia.

Communion Antiphon How precious is your mercy, O God! The children of men seek shelter in the shadow of your wings.

This Week’s Diary Monday Communion Service 9.00am Symbolon 7.00pm

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Meeting 7.00pm

Tuesday Gospel Sharing 9.30am Grief Share Meeting 7.00pm

Wednesday Communion Service 7.00am Adoration 5.00pm

Communion Service 6.00pm

Choir Practice 6.45pm

Thursday Men’s Prayer Group 5.00am – 6.00am Communion Service 6.30am

Rosary Team Meeting 9.30am

Alpha Course 6.30pm

Friday Communion Service 6.30am

Saturday Mass 8.00am 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; Jabu Ntuli; Mervin Moonsamy; Stella Gomes; Hannah Donaldson; Jean Leclezi; Debbie Macpherson; Amanda Ngongoma; Adrienne Paul; Maria Teodosio; Monique Saint-Georges; Ron Akal.

Bernie Patterson; Rosanne Maharajh; Carol Urquhart; Peggy du Plessis; John Haswell; Jenni Johnson; Margaret Beechey; Jan Huiskamp; Eileen Chapson; Shirley Kuzmanich; Eddie De Freitas; Michael D`Ercole; Patrick Mugratroyd.

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; Candice Houseman & Tracy Mendonidis’ mother; Denise Irvine’s daughter; Ann Appelgren’s sister; Irene Helsdon’s niece; Peter Squires; Anna Kalinowska’s mother; Tottie Bremner’s nephew; Titi Pitso’s brother

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

Jean & Pauline Leclezio’s son & daughter-in-law; Lisa Grant’s father; 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; Nadine Paul’s father; Margaret Beechey’s daughter, Chantel.

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 R12.00

Fr Justin will be back next weekend. We thank Fr Peter Lafferty who is celebrating Sunday

Mass at 7:00am & 9:00am today and we thank Fr Denardo Gnanapragas who will celebrate the

5:15pm Mass this evening.

Father Pieter Van Heeswijk (3 September 1928 – 8 September 2019)

Father Pieter, a priest in the Archdiocese of Durban, died on Sunday, 8 September 2019 after a short illness. His Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 09.30am on Thursday, 19 September 2019 at Sacred Heart Parish, Woodlands, Durban.

The cremation will take place privately afterwards. May his soul rest in peace.

“Rituals” we engage with at Sunday Mass? “Traditions” we follow throughout life?

“Things” we say, pray or consume? Or in fact real and personal encounters with Jesus?

JOIN US AT LIFE TEEN AS WE EXPLORE THE SACRAMENTS.

Life Teen is our inspiring, engaging & relevant high school catechetical program which

explores our faith through formation, friends & fun.

All High School teens (Grade 8-11) are expected to join us every Sunday evening

at 6:30-8:00pm in preparation for Confirmation.

Tonight’s Social Night: “Called” Next Week’s Night: “Finding Freedom”

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

ADULT FAITH FORMATION - Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained

Continues on Monday 16 September at 7.00 pm in the Parish Hall.

Symbolon is a stunning video series that systematically presents the big picture of the

Catholic Faith. Filmed on location in Rome, the Holy Land, Calcutta and the USA, dozens of

well-known Catholic teachers clearly present the beauty and brilliance of Catholicism.

Acclaimed author, speaker, and theologian Dr Edward Sri leads over 25 experts in clearly

and comprehensively explaining the Catholic Faith in a way that helps us know it, live it,

and articulate it to others.

In Part 1, we will journey through the core teachings of the Catholic Church traced out in

the Creed and Catechism with the goal of knowing the Faith.

In Part 2, we will focus on our encounter with God in the sacraments and the moral life so

that we can be fully living the Faith.

For more information contact Archie Cottingham 082 446 3319.

‘Sing a new song to the Lord’ Calling all members of the 9am and 5.15pm choirs, all musicians, all beautiful voices

and all those interested in making a difference through the Ministry of Music. We

will be meeting on Wednesday 25 September at 7pm in the Parish Hall for a choir

planning session and we need your input.

Come – let us make a joyful noise to the Lord !!!

Appeal for Men’s Shoes Many poor men who come on Monday mornings are struggling with footwear in very

bad condition. They will greatly appreciate shoes (especially sizes 8 -11).

Please drop off your donations at the parish office.

Catholic Women’s League – Notices Diocesan Fete The CWL requests all kinds of bags (handbags, make-up bags, travel

bags, computer bags, etc) and scarves. Please drop the items off at parish office. If you

have any queries please contact Anna on 0834437186.

Plastic Bread Tags & Beverage Tops The CWL is collecting plastic bread tags and plastic

tops of milk cartons and of fizzy drinks. Please collect as many as possible. Keep the tags and

tops separate and put them in the appropriate buckets in the baptistry. 200 kg of bread tags and

450 kg of beverage tops can be exchanged for a wheelchair for a disabled person.

Catholic Archdiocese of Durban Invitation to Catholic Professional Health & Welfare Practitioners

The meeting will be held at Holy Family College, No. 1 Convent Close (Off Rick Turner Road) Glenmore; on September 28

th from 10:00am to 1:00pm.

For more info contact Zibu Mqadi on 082 860 2781.

Mass Intentions 15th September 2019 – 22nd September 2019

Sunday 7.00am Deceased Dominican Sisters RIP (Dominican Sisters) and

Holy Souls RIP (Maria Teodosio)

9.00am Gabangaye Makhanya RIP (Nomfundo Makahanya) and

In Thanksgiving (Sr Dominique Bernon & Lise Bernon)

5.15pm Pro Populo

Monday 9.00am Communion Service

Wednesday 7.00am Communion Service

6.00pm Communion Service

Thursday 6.30am Communion Service

Friday 6.30am Communion Service

Saturday 8.00am Cecil Byrne RIP (Fr Justin Stirton)

Sunday 7.00am In Thanksgiving – Sr Finbarr & Sr Catherina (Rosemary, Lucy & June) and

Joan Hiles RIP (Esme Hallot & Maryse Bowman)

9.00am Peter Carelse RIP (Denise Bouah) and

Louis Pienaar RIP (Margaret Beechey)

5.15pm Pro Populo

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.

Cardinal’s Golf Day "Come and challenge the Cardinal" and have a great day of fun at the Durban Country Club

on 11 October. There are lots of prizes to be won. The cost is R3000 per four-ball inclusive

of green fees, goodie bag and the meal at prize-giving. Please get your entries in early to

help with the planning and to avoid the disappointment of being late with your entry. If

you cannot play you can support with sponsorship and prizes. Please contact our parish

office on 031 563 5554 or email admin@fatima.org.za for entry forms, which can be

emailed.

To sign up, or for details about sponsorship, contact:

Deacon Mark Wardell at 083 789 5062 or email dcnmark@lourdes.org.za or

Shane Stringer at 083 447 4027 or email belb@ionet.co.za

All proceeds go towards the Napier Centre for Healing www.napiercentre.org

Nazareth Care

The Sisters of Nazareth have been serving the Archdiocese of Durban since 1895. Conveniently located in the hub of Durban’s Medical District, Nazareth Care Durban provides a safe, tranquil environment For the elderly community focusing on care and companionship.

We offer a comprehensive range of services, whether they require Assisted or frail care, dementia, sub-acute, or palliative care – Single & Shared Rooms or Independent Living is available to suit your requirements.

Our residents enjoy the comfort of home in a place that delivers to their individual needs – emotional, spiritual and physical.

We have an on-site chapel for Daily Mass.

Contact us for a tour of our facility on Tel: 031 261 2207 or Cell: 071 634 8858

Parish Pilgrimage to Italy: 17-26 May 2020 Highlights:

Assisi (home town of St Francis and St Clare), Loreto, Lanciano (site of the first and

greatest Eucharistic miracle certified by the Church), San Giovanni Rotondo (where St

Padre Pio spent most of his life), Monte Cassino (where St Benedict founded a great

monastery), Rome (St Peter’s Basilica, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Ancient Rome

(Colosseum and Catacombs), Basilicas of St John Lateran, Mary Major and St Paul.

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.

Excludes:

Lunches, Durban - Joburg flights, Schengen visa, tips. Single supplement R3 495.

Itineraries and booking forms are available on the tables in the baptistry and outside

the kitchen. There will be daily Mass at sacred sites and times for prayer and devotions.

Twenty-Fourth Sunday of the Year Year C 15th September 2019 Diane Corkery Commentary

First Reading (Ex 32: 7-11) The opening verses refer to the preceding section of the Book of Exodus (32:1-7), which recounts the people’s tenacity in removing both Moses and the Lord as their leader by constructing the golden calf. It is interesting that when addressing Moses, the Lord refers to the people as ‘your people, whom you have brought out of the land of Egypt’ (v.7) while when Moses implores the Lord, he refers to them as ‘your people, whom you have brought out of the land of Egypt’ (v.11). The work of the Lord and the work of his servant Moses are indistinguishable. In the absence of Moses, the people need a visible expression of divine guidance. The construction of the calf, however, is not the answer to the seeming absence of stable and visible leadership through Moses and, concomitantly, the Lord. Even if the calf is intended as an image of the Lord (it is acknowledged as having brought them out of the land of Egypt), its construction is a great apostasy given that the Lord cannot be confined to a physical entity, as the First Commandment makes clear ((Ex 20:2-4). The people have turned aside from what the Lord has commanded (v.8) and this is why the Lord refers to them as having acted perversely (v. 7) and as being stiff-necked (v.9). The role of Moses as intercessor is forcefully portrayed at the end of our reading, so much so that, further on in the Book of Exodus, the Lord has a change of heart concerning the punishment of the people. Why the change of mind? Moses calls upon the Lord to reflect upon his character and past promises (Ex 32:13). The Lord, by virtue of faithfulness to covenant, is able to bear with his people who have sinned and will continue to sin. Does this Old Testament image of God still offer hope?

Gospel (Lk.15: 1-32) One of the purposes of parables is to move a hearer to conversion. Speaking in parables is a very effective means of bringing about a change of mind and heart in the hearer, given that parables have the capacity to shatter constricted ways of viewing life and the world. Parables break down former expectations and illusions by provoking a shock and providing an unfamiliar conception of the way things are. The hearers of Jesus’ parables in today’s Gospel, the Pharisees and the scribes, are a prime example of people who need to dispel former prejudices (Lk 15:2). The first parable is indeed shocking: no shepherd in first-century Palestine would ever consider leaving 99 sheep in the wilderness to go after the lost one. According to John’s Gospel, the shepherd never leaves his sheep exposed to the possibility of danger (Jn 10:11-13). The reader is left with a significant image of God who seeks out and saves the lost, defying all accepted social conventions and expectations. God’s mercy is not confined to the Pharisees and scribes or any human person’s conception of how he should act. The parable of the lost coin reinforces the joy of finding that which was lost. The parable of the forgiving father provides a more vivid image of a merciful father/God. The father sees the lost son from afar – almost as if he has been waiting expectantly – and takes the initiative in reconciling the relationship that the younger son had himself severed (v.20). The father does not give his son the chance to complete the words of repentance that he has rehearsed (compare vv. 18-19, 21). The father’s excitement, enthusiasm and energy rapidly transform the situation into a great feast, of which the elder son has not been informed. The elder son has a point (see Lk 15:29-30). How many of us would raise the same objections if this story was our story? Does this parable expose prejudices in us? The shock of this parable might well be the absurd mercy of the Father and, indeed, the problem that this parable raises for us might be undeserved mercy and forgiveness for others.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday Amos 8: 4-7 1 Timothy 2: 1-8 Luke 16: 1-13