Saint Charles eBulletin
Parish Office
011 782 5417 – Office Hours Mon – Fri 09:00 – 14:00
[email protected]
Sunday Mass
English: 8:00; 10:00 & 17:30
seSotho/isiZulu: 14:00
Saturday Mass
08:00 & 17:30
Weekday Mass
08:00 (Mon to Fri)
17:30 (Mon, Wed, Fri)
Confession
Sat: 10:00 to 11:00
Rosary
Daily in the chapel after 08:00 Mass
Eucharistic Adoration
In the chapel Fri: 08:30 to 19:00
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Banking details: Catholic Church Victory Park, Standard Bank, Northcliff Branch: 006305 | Acc: 002915103
Sunday Readings
2nd Sunday of Lent – Year A
1 March 2026
First Reading
What’s on This Week
What Else is Happening …
The Three Pillars of Lent: Fasting, Almsgiving & Praying. You are encouraged to attend weekday Mass (details above), pray the Rosary, attend Stations of the Cross, attend Eucharistic Adoration (Fridays in the chapel), spend quiet time with the Blessed Sacrament (church is open every day), attend Bible Study.
During Lent at 08:30 and 18:00.
Bishops Lenten Appeal – Sacrficium
Help yourself to a pack of envelopes at the entrance table and return one envelope each week with your donation. Children may place their offerings in the large Mite Box in the Sanctuary or help themselves to a small Mite Box on the main table at the church entrance.
Women World Day of Prayer – Fri 06 Mar
09:30 at the Presbyterian Church, 52 – 5th Ave Linden.
Proclaimers of The Word – Sat 14 Mar
Short Workshop for new (and current) proclaimers in the church : Sat 14 Mar AND Sat 18 Apr 11:00 to 12.30. Tel. Christo te Brake 0824104347 to register if you would like to join this Ministry.
St Patrick’s Day Irish Coffee – Sun 15 March
The Catholic Women’s League will serve Irish Coffees after the morning Masses, in celebration of St Patrick’s day (17 March). Please support them.
Lenten Retreat: Encountering Jesus in His Passion – Sat 28 March
The PPC invites parishioners to join us for a retreat taking place at St Charles, starting with Mass at 08:00 until around 14:00. Directed by Frances Correia. Participants to bring a Bible, a pen and journaling book and their own lunch. Registration is essential – register on www.saintcharles.co.za
Dedication Giving
Thank you to those who have increased their monthly / weekly dedicated giving and encourage other parishioners to consider doing this. To make a once off larger donation towards our 2026 projects please contact Barry Martin 082 376 6921.
Confirmation and Catechism Classes
No registrations accepted after February. Confirmation Mondays 18:30 – 19:30. Catechism Tuesdays 15:30 – 16:30. Contact Giselle 084 584 2229
RCIA adult Catechism
Tuesdays – 19h00 to 20h00 upstairs at the parish office. A 12 month programme for those interested in being received into the Catholic Church or wanting to know more about the Catholic faith.
Online registration for 2026/2027, is from Friday, 27 March. Classes will commence on Tuesday, 05 May 2026. Tel. Gustavo on 082 922 7155.
Youth WhatsApp Group
To join: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DQcIGenwH1HCHLd1x0vryP. Contact: Jenna Koen 071 960 5296.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
During 08:00 & 10:00 Sunday Masses in the Catechetical Centre (up to 5 years old) and in the Chapel (for older children who have not yet made their First Communion). Contact Jane 076 314 4087.
Catholic Women’s League. Contact Melanie 082 544 0794
Child Safeguarding
Contact persons and the policy can be viewed on this parish website link: http://saintcharlescoza.wp.local/newsletter-2/
People In Need of Our Prayers
Please contact the Parish Office (tel 011 782 5417 or email [email protected])
Rest In Peace
Quote Of The Week
“Lent is a time of truth. Christians, called by the Church to prayer, penance, fasting and self-sacrifice, place themselves before God and recognize themselves; they rediscover themselves.” —St. John Paul II