25 September 2022 DIVES AND LAZARUS In the Gospel today we have the parable of Dives and Lazarus. We normally understand the central message of this parable to be about charity. Understandably so, as that is indeed a central theme of Jesus’ preaching. However, it is interesting for us to take a close look at […]
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17 – 18 September 2022 Seeking first the King and His Kingdom Thrifting is on the rise: rather than participating in commercial novelty, many people would rather try their luck at a second-hand store, leafing through the “previously loved” things of others. Not only is it a source of bargains, but we might find something
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A parish is not a parish without its parishioners! So let’s take a trip down memory lane together and reminisce over the special events that we’ve celebrated here over the last 75 years. Please send us photos of your happiest moments at St Bernadette’s parish: weddings, baptisms, confirmations and other notable occasions. We will share
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Sunday 11 September 2022 We are presented in today’s Gospel with an overwhelming picture of God. It is a picture that we could never have guessed at ourselves and, in spite of Jesus’ words, it is a picture than many of us still find difficult to accept in its fullness. We might feel more comfortable
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October 2022 marks the 75th anniversary of the Port Elizabeth Oratory Parish of St Bernadette. You’re invited to our celebration dinner! Saturday 8 October 2022 7pm, St Bernadette’s Church Hall Corner of 8th Avenue & Fordyce Road, Walmer. Tickets: R100 per person Dress: Smart Join us for an elegant evening that includes a buffet style dinner
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28 August 2022 The readings today undoubtedly invite us to reflect on the virtue of humility. The first reading explicitly exhorts us to this virtue, while in the Gospel, Jesus challenges us to the practice of it, giving a parable in which he instructs us on a practical way we can learn this virtue. In
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Move your paws for a cause! Attend a pet blessing in honour of St Francis of Assisi and enjoy a fun 3km walk through Walmer. It’s a fantastic way to help our furry friends in need. Saturday 1 October 2022 St Bernadette’s Catholic Church, Corner of 8th Avenue & Fordyce Road, Walmer. 08:45 – 3km
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