ASSUMPTION 2024 In 1950, Pope Pius XII solemnly defined the Assumption of Our Lady—her being taken up body and soul into heaven—as a dogma of the Church. This truth, always held by the faithful, was formally proclaimed in a time of global turmoil. The 20th century had already witnessed the horrors of two World Wars, […]
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19th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – usus recentior 10 & 11 August 2024 “What is it?” This cry echoed in the hearts of the Hebrews as they wandered through the desert, desperate and hungry. They turned to God, and in His mercy, He provided for them. Each morning, they found an unfamiliar substance on the
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18th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – usus recentior 3 & 4 August 2024 God provides for us, body and soul I was pleased to spend some time with good friends recently. They have small children, the elder of them is now saying the Lord’s Prayer before bed. It was a very natural time of prayer,
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Our Trivia evening has been rescheduled! Please join us on 25 September. Get your team together, pack a picnic dinner and join us in the hall for an evening of fun. Enter as a family, home-group or sodality, or book an individual ticket and we’ll add you to a team. It’s a great way to make new
Turn bargains into blessings with our new fundraising project Have you got unused items lying around? Would you like to support our maintenance fund? Sell your items via our new Whatsapp Group and donate the proceeds to St B’s. In an effort to raise funds for ongoing maintenance costs, we are trial-running a Buy-and-Sell WhatsApp group
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“Garland for Our Lady” – Wednesday 14 August 2023 at 17:30 in the church In preparation for the Solemnity of the Assumption this Musical Meditation reflects on the dignity of our Blessed Mother. Sung by a choir, this Oratory features music and hymns from the great Catholic choral tradition. Please join us on Wednesday 14 August for a bouquet of Marian music,
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Did you know that the Oratory is solely responsible for the cost of educating its new priests? For this reason, the Friends of the Oratory were established to help raise funds. For just R240 a year, you can support Br Simon, our current student for the priesthood, and stand a chance of winning monthly cash prizes. Subscriptions run
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