My dear Franciscans The levels of uncertainty which Covid-19 brought to us in 2020 are not abating in 2021. Just this morning we awake to news that schools may only be allowed to open for face-to-face learning from 15 February. The lives of hundreds of thousands of people – learners, teachers, school staff, families – … Continue reading
Dear Franciscans, Please find the attached Pew Leaflet and Liturgy sheet for our service tomorrow. A reminder that the service is on Live on YouTube at 8:30AM Please join us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt35PbtR_ZhmeLxXjQ3EIBg Blessings from all of us at the Parish Office Please find attached:
Dear Franciscans, Church, we have learnt, is so much more than a building. While we love our beautiful church and wish it’s doors were wide open and welcoming, church is really the gathering of people of faith anchored in the love and grace of God. We are just that and continue to be that, so please … Continue reading
My dear Franciscans I hope that you were able to find the joy of Christ in the midst of a pandemic as we celebrated Christmas yesterday. I pray that God is especially close to you at this time. We remember all those who are ill with Covid; especially Basil and Iris Meklis (Anette Strachan’s parents) Jane Pryor, … Continue reading
My dear Franciscans Tomorrow we celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Word made Flesh, the Christ Mass These are our services for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and the Sundays that follow. Midnight Mass Thursday 24 December at 11:00 pm on Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81103385899 No password is required The Christ Mass Friday 25 December – Live on YouTube … Continue reading
My dear Franciscans This week we have had to deal with the sad news of Gerald Strever’s passing. Gerald’s Funeral will be on Tuesday 8 December at 2:00 pm Attendance at St Francis is by invitation, but we are all invited to participate on Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82111035419?pwd=emVoelR2bVorNzFpRjVlZ01YZDloQT09 Please keep Margi and daughters Kathy and Jill and … Continue reading
My dear Franciscan The Season of Advent – when we anticipate and prepare for the birth of Jesus – his advent – begins on Sunday. It is also the beginning of the church calendar – so it is our New Year. It is a time for fresh beginnings, a letting go of the past and looking … Continue reading
My dear Franciscans This past week has seen the deaths of three people who were connected to the Parish. On Saturday Ellings Zgambo passed away. We pray for the repose of his soul and hold Jane Hlela and their children Bongo and Hazel in our prayers. . On Monday Anne (Betty) Hope passed away. We pray for the repose of … Continue reading
My dear Franciscans Our Patronal Festival last Sunday was a wonderful experience, especially welcoming people back to church for the first time since lockdown. Thank you for all the many responses which indicated how well everything went. There are a few squiggles which we will be able to sort out as we go forward. This Sunday, … Continue reading
My dear Franciscans At the 8:30 service on Sunday, we will celebrate All Saints Day and the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed (also known as All Souls Day). All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day have been observed for much of the Church’s history. On All Saints’ Day we remember all those who have been … Continue reading
