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Parish Office
Tel 011 782 5417 | 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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Sunday Readings
The Ascension of The Lord – Year A
17 May 2026
What’s on This Week
Rosary at The Grotto – Sat 16 May
Starting 12:00. Marking the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima (13 May). Praying for the parish intentions and for peace. Bring a bottle of water and a hat. For info contact Gail 060 464 0320 / Leeanne 084 802 5595.
We give thanks for the important role Catholic Education has played in our country. We ask you to support our Catholic schools as they continue to shape young people into the ethical citizens which we so desperately need in our challenging times.
A video by Sr Miriam James Heidland followed by discussion. In the Media Room at 18:30 as we prepare for Pentecost. Tel Grant 083 235 7184.
What Else is Happening …
After 17:30 Mass. Everyone is warmly welcome. Tel Julie 083 297 0817.
60th Anniversary of the Consecration of our Church Building – Sun 31 May
Holy Mass at 10:00 celebrated by His Grace Archbishop Emeritus Buti Tlhagale OMI, followed by a community picnic in the Grotto area. Please bring your own picnic basket, chairs and blankets. Vendors will be available to buy food and there will be jumping castles for the children. For info email [email protected]
Diocesan Priests’ Education Fund – 31 May
A second collection will take place after all the Masses. The parish this year is levied R 260 000.
Safeguarding Workshop Northern Deanery – Sat 06 June
10:00 to 12:00 at St Charles Parish hall. The workshop is free. Vetting company will be available for police clearance certificates from 12:00 to 13:00 @ a discounted rate of R230 per person (please bring copies of ID/passport and cash/credit card for payment). For more details, Tel. 011 402 6400 Cacharel.
AMOF Jozi – Sat 20 Jun
Organised by the Archdiocese Youth Department and in collaboration with the Evangelisation and Marriage and Family Life Departments, at Bosco Walkerville centre from 08:00 to 17:00. To register and for further details check their website: catholicyouthjhb.com
Youth WhatsApp Group
To join: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DQcIGenwH1HCHLd1x0vryP. Contact: Jenna 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.
Cutlery and Crockery for Hire
Catholic Women’s League. Contact Melanie 082 544 0794
Child Safeguarding
Contact persons and the policy can be viewed on this parish website link: saintcharles.co.za/safeguarding
People In Need of Our Prayers
Please contact the Parish Office (tel 011 782 5417 or email [email protected])
Rest In Peace
† André van der Heever † Roma da Pontes † Lawrence Thorpe †
Quote Of The Week
“At his Ascension our Lord entered heaven, and He keeps the door open for humanity to enter.” — Oswald Chambers