Oldfrancistown

05/06/2026

From the heart of Our Lady of the Desert Cathedral, a prayer rises:

Lord, bless Your servant, Monsignor Lawrence Ofentse Pheto. Fill him with the grace of the Holy Spirit as he prepares to receive the fullness of the priesthood through Episcopal Ordination.

May his ministry bring hope to the weary, strength to the faithful, and the light of Christ to all.

01/06/2026

SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY AND FEAST DAY OF OUR PARISH

Yesterday , on the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity, our parish family gathered in faith and thanksgiving to celebrate the Feast Day of Our Lady of the Desert Cathedral.

The combined Holy Mass brought together parishioners, sodalities, movements, and various church groups in a beautiful expression of unity as we worshipped the One God in Three Divine Persons – the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The celebration reminded us of our call to live in love, communion, and service, following the perfect example of the Holy Trinity.

In his homily Fr Anthony Mosalagae stressed that we honored Our Lady of the Desert, we entrusted our parish, families, and community to her loving maternal care, asking for her continued intercession and guidance as we journey in faith.

Following the Holy Mass, the celebrations continued with a joyful Bring and Share session, where parishioners came together to share meals, fellowship, and strengthen the bonds of Christian friendship. The gathering reflected the spirit of unity, generosity, and community that characterizes our parish family.

30/05/2026

OUR LADY OF THE DESERT CATHEDRAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

31st May 2026

The Most Holy Trinity

Liturgical Schedule for Next Sunday (The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ )

8am Holy Mass
Readers
1st – Mpho Keitumetse
2nd – Senzeni Ncube

Bidding prayers
1st – Sr Kebabonye
2nd – Rosinah Makore

Offertory
St Mary

10am Holy Mass
1st – Tinny Batho
2nd – Thato Ramongala

Bidding Prayers and Offertory
Youth and Young Adults

Church Decorations on Saturday
St Augustine SCC

1. On Wednesday 3rd June all parishioners will meet at church at 1730 for Liturgical teaching on the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.

2. PMS envelopes will be distributed. Kindly come prepared to receive and support this mission.

3. As preparations for the Episcopal Ordination continue, all parishioners are kindly requested to submit their family contribution forms.

4. Today we celebrate our Parish Feast. We are all invited to gather in the parish hall after Mass for the celebrations.

5. June is the month of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Members of this sodality will begin the Novena Prayers on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 at 1700hrs . All parishioners are invited to join the prayers as they prepare for the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus which will be celebratedon the 12th June 2026.

6.15 volunteers are needed to serve as ushers during the Episcopal Ordination. Those interested are kindly requested to register with Tebo Daniel after mass.

25/05/2026

PENTECOST SUNDAY

Pentecost Sunday was truly a blessed and spirit-filled celebration in our parish community. As we commemorated the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, we also witnessed two beautiful milestones in the life of the Church.
With great joy, we welcomed 8 children into the family of Christ through the Sacrament of Baptism, praying that they may grow in faith, wisdom, and love under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Their baptism marks the beginning of a lifelong journey with God, surrounded by the support and prayers of the Christian community.
We were also honored to witness the enrobing of one devoted member into the Catholic Women’s Association (CWA), a special moment of commitment, service, and dedication to God and the Church. May the Lord continue to strengthen and guide her as she embraces this sacred responsibility.
It was a day filled with grace, joy, unity, and thanksgiving — a reminder that the Holy Spirit continues to renew and strengthen His people.
Happy Pentecost Sunday! 🔥🙏⛪❤️

24/05/2026

Pesalema 104: 1ab & 24ac, 29-30, 31 & 34

MORENA ROMELA MOYA WA GAGO, MME O NTSHAFATSE SEFATLHEGO SA LEFATSHE

Baka Morena, mowa wa me!
Morena, Modimo wa me, o mogolo thata.
Ditiro tsa gago, Morena, kana di methalethale jang!
Lefatshe le tletse ditlhodiwa tsa gago.

MORENA ROMELA MOYA WA GAGO, MME O NTSHAFATSE SEFATLHEGO SA LEFATSHE

Fa o tlosa mewa ya tsona, di a swa,
Di boela loroleng lwa tsona;
Fa o roma mowa wa gago, di a tlholega;
O tlhabolola sefatlhego sa lefatshe.

MORENA ROMELA MOYA WA GAGO, MME O NTSHAFATSE SEFATLHEGO SA LEFATSHE

A kgalalelo ya Morena e nnele ruri;
A Morena a itumele ka ntlha ya ditiro tsa gagwe.
A dikakanyo tsa me di natefelele one,
Nna ke tla itumela mo go Morena.

MORENA ROMELA MOYA WA GAGO, MME O NTSHAFATSE SEFATLHEGO SA LEFATSHE

24/05/2026

MOLETLO O O MOGOLO WA PHOLOGO YA MOYA O O BOITSHEPO ( PENTEKOSETA)

MOLETLO O O MOGOLO WA PHOLOGO YA MOYA O O BOITSHEPO

TSHIMOLOGO | Sefela 92

1. Tla Moya, moretlhodi, / Etela mewa yotlhe. / Pelo tsa badumedi / O di tlatse dineo, / O di tlatse dineo.

2. Re go bitsa molelo; / Motswedi wa botshelo / Le neo ya Modimo, / Motlotsi le morati, / Motlotsi le morati.

3. Mokaedi wa rona, / neo tsa 'go di supa. / Rara o go romile / Go re naya botlhale, / Go re naya botlhale.

4. O budulole matlho, / Gotsa pelong lorato; / O nonotshe bokowa / Jwa mmele le jwa moya, / Jwa mmele le jwa moya.

5. Leleka baba botlhe, / Kagiso o e re fe; / Nna jaana le ka gale / Moeteledi-pele, / Moeteledi-pele.

6. Re fe go itse Rara, / Re fe go itse Morwa, / Mme re dumele thata / Thuto tsa gago, Moya. / Thuto tsa gago, Moya.

7. Pako e nne mo kgosing / Le mo go yo o tsetsweng; / Pako e nne mo Moyeng: / Borarung, bongwefeleng; / Borarung, bongwefeleng.

23/05/2026

23/05/2026

Pentecost vigil

23/05/2026

OUR LADY OF THE DESERT CATHEDRAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

24th May 2026

Pentecost Sunday

Liturgical Schedule for Next Sunday (The Most Holy Trinity)

Single Holy Mass at 0900
Reaaders
1st - Lemogang Olebile (Setswana)
2nd – Tebo Daniel (English)

Bidding prayers
1st - Lemogang Olebile
2nd – Tebo Daniel

Church Decorations on Saturday
Couples for Christ

1. Our Wednesday Holy Mass will be at St Paul SCC.

2. We are reminded to return back the PMS collection envelopes.

3. On Sunday 31 May, Our Lady of the Desert Cathedral will celebrate it's feast day. We will have one Mass 0900hrs after which all parishioners will gather at the parish hall for a bring-and-share celebration.

4. We are reminded that the deadline for family contributions towards the Episcopal Ordination is 29 May 2026.