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St. Andrews Roman Catholic Church updates (Served From Dimbaza Mission)
Priest-in-charge: Fr. Gabriel MUYENGA
Cell: 073 722 0488
Mass times: Sat. 6.00 p.m.

Tue. & Thu. 6.00 p.m.

09/06/2026

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

08/06/2026

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻

On 7 June, eleven children received their First Holy Communion.

We acknowledge and thank their parents, grandparents, family members, friends, catechists and our parish priest for their support and involvement throughout the preparation programme.

The children’s faith is formed at home, and this guidance and accompaniment provided the starting point for their preparation for this sacramental milestone.

08/06/2026

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶

On the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, eleven children received their First Holy Communion, marking a very special occasion in their lives and an important milestone in their faith journey. Having already received the Sacrament of Reconciliation, they were now privileged to receive Jesus in the Holy Eucharist for the first time.

As a parish community, we rejoiced with these young communicants and prayed that they may continue to deepen their relationship with Christ through regular participation in the Eucharist and the life of the Church.

25/05/2026

May 24 – Feast of Pentecost
May 25 – Mary, Mother of the Church

On May 24, the Church celebrates the great Feast of Pentecost, the day the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles and transformed them from fearful disciples into bold witnesses of Christ. This moment marks the birth of the Church, when the Spirit of God filled the Upper Room with fire, courage, and divine power, sending the Apostles forth to proclaim the Gospel to all nations. Pentecost reminds us that the Church is not merely a human institution but a living Body guided and sustained by the Holy Spirit in every age.

On May 25, we honor Mary, Mother of the Church. This beautiful title reminds us that Mary was present with the Apostles in the Upper Room at Pentecost, praying with them as they awaited the coming of the Holy Spirit. As the Mother of Jesus Christ, who is the Head of the Church, she is also recognized as the spiritual Mother of all believers. Her maternal care continues to guide the faithful, leading them closer to her Son and interceding for the Church in every generation.

These two celebrations are deeply connected. Pentecost reveals the power of the Holy Spirit, while the memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church, reminds us of the maternal presence of Mary who prays with and for the Church. Together, they show us that the Church is both Spirit-filled and motherly—strengthened by divine fire and nurtured by loving intercession.

As we move from Pentecost into this Marian celebration, we are invited to remain in prayer, just as the early disciples did, opening our hearts to the Holy Spirit and entrusting ourselves to the guidance of Mary. The Spirit gives us strength; Mary teaches us faithfulness.

Come, Holy Spirit.
Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us. 🙏🔥

24/05/2026

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆!

Pentecost Sunday reminds us that faith was never meant to stay quiet or comfortable.

Today, we remember the coming of the Holy Spirit, bringing courage, conviction, and unity to ordinary people.

The Spirit was poured out for a reason: to empower us to live boldly, love deeply, and witness faithfully.

18/05/2026

𝗚𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟳 𝗠𝗮𝘆
𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱

The Solemnity of the Ascension invites us to reflect deeply on the glorious moment when our Lord Jesus Christ ascended into Heaven after completing His earthly mission. Traditionally believed to have taken place on the Thursday of the sixth week of Easter, this sacred celebration is now observed on Sunday in many countries, allowing the faithful to gather more fully in prayer and thanksgiving.

The Ascension is not the story of God abandoning His people, but rather the story of Christ remaining with us always through His presence, His Spirit, and His Church. Before ascending to the Father, Jesus entrusted His mission to His disciples (and to each one of us.) He commanded us to go forth and proclaim the Good News to all nations, reminding us that we do not journey alone, for He promised: “I am with you always, until the end of the age.”

As the disciples looked toward Heaven, two angels appeared and proclaimed that Christ would return in the same way He ascended. This reminder fills us not with fear, but with hope, perseverance, and expectation. The Ascension therefore becomes both a promise and a mission.

As Christians, we are called to be active participants in the life of faith. Christianity is not passive; it is a living call to transform the world through the Gospel. The mission of Jesus is now our mission. Despite adversities, trials, and uncertainties, we are encouraged to move forward with courage, knowing that the Lord Himself sends us and walks beside us.

Faith is never meant to remain private. It must be lived, witnessed, and shared. Every person evangelizes in different ways according to their vocation and calling. Parents evangelize by raising their children in faith, love, and prayer. Young people evangelize through courage, conviction, and joyful witness in a world often searching for hope. Teachers, clergy, religious, workers, and communities evangelize through service, compassion, integrity, and acts of mercy.

Every Christian carries the responsibility to practice charity, uphold justice, and continually grow in holiness. Through our words, actions, and daily lives, we become witnesses of the Risen and Ascended Christ. Let us go forth with faith, hope, and courage, proclaiming Christ to the world and remembering always that He remains with us, now and forever.

02/05/2026

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒚

𝑨 𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝑴𝒂𝒚 (𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒚), 𝒘𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑯𝒐𝒍𝒚 𝑹𝒐𝒔𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝒂𝒕 9:15 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝑺𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝑴𝒂𝒔𝒔.

02/05/2026

𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿

Readings: Acts 13:44–52; John 14:7–14

“Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.” (John 14:9)

Jesus reveals the very heart of God — love, mercy, and faithfulness. Like the disciples in Acts, we are called to remain joyful even in challenges.

𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝗱’𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆?

01/05/2026

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗬!

Today is Workers’ Day. This day, (observed as a public holiday in South Africa), honours the ongoing pursuit of fair labour rights and dignity in the workplace. It also coincides with the optional memorial of St Joseph the Worker, a reminder of the dignity and quiet value of honest labour.

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.” — Colossians 3:23

01/05/2026

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗔
𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹: 𝗦𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿 (𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹)
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝟭𝟯:𝟮𝟲–𝟯𝟯; 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝟭𝟰:𝟭–𝟲

“I am the way, and the truth, and the life.” (John 14:1-6)

Today we honour St Joseph. He was a man of quiet strength, hard work, and deep trust in God. Saint Joseph was a humble carpenter who worked to provide for Jesus and Mary.

He is the patron saint of workers, reminding us that honest work done with love has great value.

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝒎𝒂𝒚 𝒃𝒆 (𝒑𝒂𝒊𝒅 𝒐𝒓 𝒖𝒏𝒑𝒂𝒊𝒅) 𝒐𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝑮𝒐𝒅 𝒕𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚!

𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀:

Lord God, You have created all things, and imposed on man the necessity of work. Grant that, following Joseph’s example, and under his protection, we may accomplish the works You give us and obtain the rewards You promise. This we ask through our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Amen.

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