St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Kraaifontein

13/06/2026

🌹 **Feast of St Anthony of Padua – Patron of Our Parish** 🌹

Today we celebrate the Feast of **St Anthony of Padua**, and with grateful hearts we give thanks for the gift of our beloved parish church, which marks **55 years of faith, prayer, and community**.

Happy Feast Day to all our parishioners and friends of **St Anthony's Church!**

For 55 years these sacred walls have welcomed countless people through their doors. Think of the generations who have gathered here to worship, pray, and encounter Christ. Think of the priests and deacons who have faithfully served our community. Think of the many Baptisms, First Holy Communions, Confirmations, Marriages, and Funeral Masses celebrated here—moments of joy, hope, healing, and farewell.

Our church is truly a place of sacredness, where lives have been touched by God's grace and where countless prayers have risen to heaven.

Today, let us give thanks for:
✝️ All who built and sustained our parish over the years.
✝️ Every priest, deacon, religious, and lay person who has served here.
✝️ The families and parishioners who call St Anthony's their spiritual home.
✝️ Those who have gone before us and now rest in the peace of Christ.

Let us remember in a special way all our deceased parishioners, benefactors, clergy, and loved ones who helped shape our parish community. May they rest in eternal peace.

**Thank You, Lord, for the blessing of our Church and parish family.**

**St Anthony of Padua, pray for us.** 🙏

*"May we continue to be a welcoming community, growing in faith, hope, and love for many years to come."*

🌹 **Happy Feast Day, St Anthony's Parish!** 🌹
**55 Years of Faith • Service • Community • Prayer** ✝️

28/05/2026

29/04/2026

It is with profound and heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Richard Paulse, beloved husband of Abdiya, a devoted father, and a cherished grandfather.

Our hearts are deeply heavy as we remember his love, his quiet strength, his guidance, and the lasting imprint he leaves on his family and all who had the privilege of knowing him. His absence is deeply felt, and his memory will be forever treasured.

“May the souls of the faithful, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.”

Funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course.

We hold the Paulse family close in our thoughts and prayers during this time of immense grief and loss.

21/04/2026

We thank God for the life of Pope Francis and continue to pray that his soul rests in peace.

14/04/2026

We continue to pray for Peace and the Peace Makers. We pray for our Pope. May God continue to strengthen and protect him. Amen!

06/04/2026

A GLORIOUS and JOYFUL Easter was celebrated at our Parish this weekend. We welcome our Cathecumins as full members of our Church and pray for their continued journey of faith and conversion. We had a Vigil filled with youth voices and Sunday mass with the Zimbabwe community leading us with song and dance. Joyous celebrations!
May the Peace of our Risen Lord be with you all!
These wishes are sent from our parish Priest Fr. Anthony, Deacon and the parish PPC.

03/04/2026

The observance of Maundy Thursday, The Last Supper, Passover, and the Feast Day of all priests was a meaningful experience. It was inspiring to see many parishioners attend The Mass of The Holy Oils. St. Anthony's parish had a strong presence. Led by Archbishop Sipuka, our newly installed archbishop, we request that you continue to pray for our clergy.
Our parish mass began our Triduum journey this Easter, with our shepherd washing feet and celebrating mass for the last time before the glorious resurrection of our Lord. There were moments of adoration before the Blessed Sacrament.
May our Easter journey remain blessed and peaceful as we await the resurrection of our Lord.

01/04/2026

Here are the final updates for mass times over this Easter Tridium.
*Holy Thursday* St. Owens at 7pm.
*Good Friday* Stations at St. Anthony, St.Owens & St. Elizabeth at 9.30am. *Veneration of the Cross* at St. Anthony at 3pm.
*Easter Vigil* St. Anthony at 8pm
*Easter Sunday* St.Anthony at 8am.St.Owens at 10.00am and St.Elizabeth at 11.30am .

06/02/2026

Are you a young adult searching for clarity about your calling? Do you feel drawn to the priesthood or religious life? Why not meet our Archdiocese Vocations Team on Saturday 14th February at St Michaels Rondebosch and see if you can truly fall in love with Christ? You are welcome to come listen, explore, and discover where Christ love might be leading you.

The Vocations Team will be waiting for you on the 14th of February from 10:00am to 12:00pm. You can contact the team using the email provided in this poster or via WhatsApp.

Only for those who reside in Cape Town.
See you there!!!