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Our Lady of the Visitation
4 Price Drive Constantia 7848
Phone: 021 794 5185
Fax: 021 794 5192

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Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 1:30 pm

The Parish Office will be closed from Dec 20, 2019 and will re-open on Jan 8, 2020.

Fr Robert is off on Mondays

Fr Robert will be away from Dec 26, 2019 - Jan 3, 2020 inclusive.

Parish Secretaries:
Debbie Jordan is in office on Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri.
Vivien Cones is in office on Wed.

Repository Hours
After Saturday evening 5:30 pm Mass
After Sunday morning 9:00 am Mass

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Deadline is Thursday at 11:00 a.m.

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2020 Junior Catechism Teachers Needed

Our Junior Catechism Programme is in need of three new catechists for the 2020 academic year. If you would like to be part of this very rewarding ministry, please contact Sonja Davids: 083 981 0912 / sonja.davids111@gmail.com or call the parish office.

Sunday School teachers urgently required

The Sunday School is in desperate need of volunteers for the 6-8 age group. If you can help, please contact Orlanda Butler on 071 626 1544 or call the parish office.

Help the Rural Child

Help the Rural Child is looking for volunteers. Please see Parish notice board for details.

Divine Renovation Project

If you are interested in participating in this project to renew the mission of the parish, please contact Barry Smith at bjksmith60@gmail.com or 071 360 9969.

Births

Aylan Felix

Congratulations to Natasha and Sharivan Moodley on the safe arrival of their baby son, Aylan Felix, on Tuesday 30th July.

Harry Hegel

Congratulations to Raymond Ntunzwenimana and Pascaline Bigirimana on the baptism of their son, Harry Hegel, in our parish on Sunday 3 March 2019.

Cecco and Dorothy Giovannini

Congratulations to Cecco and Dorothy Giovannini on the birth of their granddaughter, Francesca May Dewailly, on 19th May 2018.

For Birth Announcements

…please contact the parish office to let us know.

Marriages

Natasha Norman and Sharivan Moodley

Congratulations to Natasha Norman and Sharivan Moodley who were married in our Parish Church on Saturday 27th April. May God continue to bless them as they begin their married life.

For Marriage arrangements…

According to Archdiocesan regulations, the Parish Priest must be informed of the intention to marry at least 6 months prior to wedding date. All couples are required to complete a course of instruction or an Engaged Encounter Weekend before their marriage will be solemnised. …please contact the parish office to make an appointment with the […]

Baptised

Benjamin Ivo – 1 December

Congratulations to Tim and Candice Scholtz on the Baptism of their baby son, Benjamin Ivo, in our parish on Sunday 1 December 2019.

Aylan Felix – 24 August

Congratulations to Natasha and Sharivan Moodley on the Baptism of their son, Aylan Felix, in our parish church on Saturday 24th August.

Oscar Antonio – 27 July

Congratulations to Garth and Ann-Marie Havers on the Baptism of their son Oscar Antonio on Saturday, 27th July, in our Parish Church.

Four Baptisms took place in our Parish on Easter Monday, 22nd April

Our congratulations to: Ashton & Luisa Hayes on the baptism of their daughter, Logan Isla Hayes. Julian & Joanne Mountain on the baptism of their twins, son Max Clive and daughter Sasha May Mountain. Philip & Simone Izzard on the baptism of their son, Alexander Ben Izzard.

Deaths

Ada Gonsalves – 20 November

Our Prayerful Condolences to Jacinta Gonsalves and family on the sad loss of her mother, Ada Gonsalves, who passed away on 20 November 2019.

Joan Seebreghts – 6 September

Our Prayerful Condolences to the Seebregts family on the loss of Chris’s mother, Joan Seebregts, who passed away on 6 September and whose funeral was held in our parish on Friday, 13th September.

Michael Mittlemyer – 4 September

Our Prayerful Condolences to the family and friends of Michael Mittlemyer, who passed away on Wednesday 4th September.

Quintino Colananni – 15 August

Our Prayerful Condolences to Lara Colananni and family on the loss of her father, Quintino Colananni, who passed in Aston Bay, Eastern Cape, on 15th August.

Parish Notices & Activities

Theology Classes

Theology Classes September 25 Introduction to Sacramentology Feedback Survey Report October 23 / @6:30 pm in the Parish Hall Baptism Feedback Survey Report November 20 / @6:30 pm in the Parish Hall Confirmation

New Parishioners

You are most welcome. Please register with us. Existing parishioners – please let us know of any changes. NEW PARISHIONERS! Welcome to our parish family! EXISTING PARISHIONERS – Please let us know of any changes to your information so we can keep our records updated. If you wish to register as a new parishioner, please […]

Care Group

If anyone is in need of help please contact our Care Group. We have a CARE GROUP in the parish which is a group of concerned, caring and gentle people who are there for others. They do not offer professional councelling services, but rather are there to help out as friends in Christ. They help […]

Prayer List

Please call the office with the names of those whom you wish to include on the list. The list is refreshed twice a year, at the end of January and June. NEXT REFRESH: End of January 2020. It is very important that we pray for all who ask us to pray for them – in […]

Sunday Evening Contemporary Choir

We are inviting any eager young musicians to join our contemporary choir. In addition to musicians we are looking for a keyboard and a drum set that we could borrow for this initial period. CONTACT If you can help, please contact: Julian Springer 072 606 8208

Featured Events

Mon 16

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT in the gardens of Nazareth House

December 16 @ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Sun 22

‘A Festival of Lessons & Carols’ Featuring Cathedral Choir & guests

December 22 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Tue 24

Christmas Eve Vigil

December 24 @ 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Tue 24

Christmas Midnight Mass

December 24 @ 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Wed 25

Christmas Day

December 25 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Parish Events

Mon 16

Day of Reconciliation

December 16

Mon 16

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT in the gardens of Nazareth House

December 16 @ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Sun 22

‘A Festival of Lessons & Carols’ Featuring Cathedral Choir & guests

December 22 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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Community & Outreach

Outreach Services

Mater Domini Appeals for Donations of Toiletries & Toys

The Mater Domini Home is always in need of donations of toiletries for mothers and babies. Sweets also acceptable. The collection baskets are in the foyer of the church. You can also bring in items and leave them at the parish office. Thank you. ABOUT MATER DOMINI Mater Domini is a home for women who […]

Catholic Counselling

Catholic Counselling Service – Suzanne Duncan, a member of the community of the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary, practising at Villa Maria, Tamboerskloof, is in full-time private practice offering various services, more details can be found on the notice board.

Volunteers needed for Outreach projects

The Outreach Committee is appealing for volunteers, who are available to help with various Outreach projects. Please contact Deborah or Vivien in the Parish office or Deacon Richard for further information.

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CWD Buckets of Love

Posted: December 12, 2019, 1:55 pm

Volunteers were hard at work to make sure that those less fortunate had something to celebrate over the Christmas Season. Here are some pictures of the CWD campaign in motion.

Dominique Yon appointed to the Vatican International Youth Advisory Body

Posted: November 26, 2019, 8:14 am

On Sunday 24th November 2019, the Feast of Christ the King, the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life established an International Youth Advisory Body. 20 young people from around the globe were chosen to be part of the body. Ms Dominique Yon, the assistant to the Youth Chaplain in the Archdioces...

Media Statement regarding St Timothy’s, Tafelsig

Posted: October 31, 2019, 1:18 pm

Please see below a media statement by Archbishop Stephen Brislin regarding recent events in the parish of St Timothy’s, Tafelsig.

Archdiocesan News 4 of 2019

Posted: October 25, 2019, 10:13 am

IN THIS ISSUE: Taizé Pilgrimage of Trust; Youth Chaplaincy news; a CWD good news story; Dedication the key to success; Cardinal Napier launches book in Cape Town; CWD Buckets of Love appeal; the Sense of a Goose; Catechetics Festival; Alpha impacts lives and changes hearts; Third Catholic Schools...

A Brief History of the Capuchins in Southern Africa

Posted: October 23, 2019, 12:32 pm

On 20 October 2019 the Capuchins celebrated 90 years of presence and ministry in South Africa. Below is a brief history, written by Fr Sean Cahill OFMCap.

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Debunking the Myth of ‘Pagan’ Christmas

Posted: December 15, 2019, 5:14 am

At this time of the year, Catholics are liable to be lectured with the inaccurate notion that the celebration of Christmas on December 25 derives from an appropriation of pagan feasts. Some Catholics have...

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10 Ways to Put Christ into Christmas

Posted: December 15, 2019, 5:02 am

During Advent and at Christmas, our kids focus on Santa Claus and jingling bells. Erin Carelse suggests ten ways of turning their focus to Christ. The speakers in the malls are piping jingle bell songs, trolleys...

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Pope: Martyrdom comes from Following Christ without Compromise

Posted: December 14, 2019, 5:17 am

By Carol Glatz – There always will be martyrs among Christians in the world, Pope Francis said. Martyrdom “is the sign that we are on Jesus’ path; it’s a blessing from the Lord that within...

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