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Constantia Catholic Church

Our Lady of the Visitation

Our Lady of the Visitation
4 Price Drive • Constantia 7848
Phone: 021 794 5185
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This page contains news of the people in our parish community. If you wish to add, update or remove any information on this page, please send an email to Karen Parkin, Webmaster, via the Contact Us page.

General News

2020 Junior Catechism Teachers Needed

Aug 27, 2019

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

Jul 26, 2019

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

Jul 3, 2019

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

Divine Renovation Project

May 28, 2018

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.

Southern Cross & Living Faith

Mar 6, 2018

Available at the back of the church – Please be sure to use the honesty boxes provided. Thank you!

Nazareth House Jams

Mar 6, 2018

Support Nazareth House and buy their delicious Irish Whiskey Marmalade, and various fruit jams, handmade by the Sisters.  Jars are available at the back of the church – only R30 each! 


Many parishioners love the Nazareth House Jams, so we thought we would find out the story about how these yummy jams came about.

The story behind the Jams!

It all started in 2001 when I was sent to Nazareth House in Kimberley. An elderly resident in the house used to make different kinds of jams and marmalade depending on the season, to raise funds for the work done in Nazareth House.

She asked me if I would be interested to learn and, me being of an inquisitive nature, was delighted to have someone teach me something new. The lady was delighted too – as she mentioned later- that her recipe would continue even when she was gone. We managed to make only one lot of marmalade in Kimberley Nazareth House before we learnt that it was going to be closing within 6 months. Fortunately when the House eventually closed, the lady was transferred to our Nazareth House in Pretoria and it just happened that I was stationed there when the Kimberley House eventually closed.

So we continued with this hobby after settling down in Pretoria but sadly, the lady died 2 years later at the age of 88. I have not looked back since I came to actually enjoy doing this as a hobby and in each House that I am sent, the sisters try to make these different kinds of jam/marmalade to raise funds to assist us in some ways. Now it is not an individual hobby but a community one since as demonstrated by the scanned picture, the sisters get involved at different stages of the process according to what each can and is able to do. The photo shows the early stage of cutting, squeezing and slicing the lemons.

God bless,
Sr Gladys


We are happy to bring this story to you. We were not able to pries the secret recipe from Sr Gladys – but then why would we! We hope that the secret recipes stay safe and we continue to enjoy these special and scrumptious jams for years to come.

Sunday School

Feb 12, 2018

We desperately need another 2 volunteers to join our team for the younger group of 3-5yrs old. Lesson plans are provided. If you can commit to 2 Sundays per term, then join this great group of parishioners by contacting Orlanda Butler at orlanda.butler@gmail.com or at 0716261544.

Phoenix Burns Project: Donations Needed

May 29, 2017

The Phoenix Burns Project is still looking for old/non-functioning kettles, toasters, microwaves, 2 or 4 plate stoves/ovens, gas heaters, gas bottles, multi-way plugs, etc to be used for education purposes.

Please contact Jacquie Lukic on 072 236 2689 to arrange collection, or leave your donation with Deborah during office hours.

Thank you.

PARISH CENSUS – 2017

Mar 27, 2017

If you have not already done so, please complete a census form and post it in the box provided.  Pens and forms are available at the back of the church.  Many thanks!

Mass Intentions

Mar 27, 2017

It’s a Catholic practice to have Holy Mass offered for your special intentions and for your relatives and friends, both living and dead. Parishioners are reminded that they should make an offering to the priest for his personal support. Please contact the office from Monday to Friday 8:30am – 1:00pm, or place your intentions in a clearly marked envelope and place it in the collection plate, or just speak to Fr Shenoy.

Thank you.

Please note that all Mass Intentions will be read out before Mass with the other parish announcements. 

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Marriages

Natasha Norman and Sharivan Moodley

Apr 26, 2019

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…

Mar 1, 2018

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 Parish Priest.

Births

Aylan Felix

Aug 12, 2019

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

Harry Hegel

Mar 5, 2019

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

May 28, 2018

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

For Birth Announcements

Feb 19, 2018

…please contact the parish office to let us know.

Baptised

Benjamin Ivo – 1 December

Dec 5, 2019

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

Aug 26, 2019

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

Jul 29, 2019

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

Apr 26, 2019

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.

Nicola Jane

Feb 25, 2019

Congratulations to Lee & Nicola Dobes on the baptism of their baby daughter, Nicola Jane, in our parish on Sunday 24th February 2019.

For Baptism arrangements…

Mar 1, 2018

Baptisms are celebrated at our Church on the 3rd Sunday of the month.

Families not registered in our Parish must supply a letter from their Parish Priest.

Please contact the office for an appointment with the Parish Priest

Deaths

Ada Gonsalves – 20 November

Dec 5, 2019

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

Sep 16, 2019

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

Sep 9, 2019

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

Quintino Colananni – 15 August

Aug 26, 2019

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.

Juvenal (Joe) da Silva – 2 August

Aug 12, 2019

Our Prayerful Condolences to the family and friends of Juvenal (Joe) Da Silva, who passed away on Friday 2nd August and whose Requiem Mass took place in our parish on Thursday, 8th August.

Allan Johnson – 20 July

Jul 29, 2019

Our Prayerful Condolences to the family and friends of Allan Johnson, who passed away on 20th July, 2019 and whose funeral was held in our parish church on Friday 26th July.

Frances James – 11 July

Jul 15, 2019

Our Prayerful Condolences to the family and friends of Frances James, who passed away peacefully on the 11th July. Her requiem will be held in our parish church on Wednesday 17th July at 10h00.

Mark Lagan – 8 June

Jun 10, 2019

Our deepest sympathy to Kirsten, Grace and Charlie and all the family of Mark Lagan, who passed away on Saturday 8th June 2019, after a long illness. Mark’s requiem was held today in our Parish Church. He was a remarkable man and will be sorely missed.

Peter Kuttel – 27 May

May 27, 2019

Our Prayerful Condolences to the family and friends of Peter Kuttel, who passed away on Friday 20th  May and whose funeral was held in our parish on Monday, 27th May.

Iola Wietz – 13 May

May 14, 2019

Our Prayerful Condolences to Craig Elgar and family on the loss of his mother, Iola Weitz, who passed away in Port Elizabeth on 13th May 2019.

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