St. Andrew's Parish Bulawayo

09/07/2026

We extend our sincere gratitude to Fr. Mandava for celebrating Holy Mass with us this past Sunday and for his inspiring message on the importance of strengthening our faith and trust in God.

As we celebrated the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, today’s readings reminded us that true peace and rest are found in Christ. May we continue to grow in faith and answer His call: “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) 🙏✝️

Thank you, Fr. Mandava, for sharing this day of faith with our parish community.

09/07/2026

Wellness begins with caring for the body, mind, and spirit.
Join us this Saturday for St Andrew’s Parish Wellness Day! Come for the walk, aerobics, health talks, check-ups, and more. Everyone is welcome!

28/06/2026

With hearts full of gratitude, we congratulate our parish choir for their participation in the Archdiocesan Choir Competitions held last Saturday. Your dedication, commitment, and willingness to use your talents in service of God and His Church are truly commendable.

Thank you for representing our parish with faith, passion, and unity. May this experience continue to inspire growth, fellowship, and excellence in your ministry of sacred music.

“Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth.” — Psalm 96:1

Photo credits: Isibane Communications
Videos courtesy of one of our parishioners.

28/06/2026

Today’s readings reminded us that faith is expressed not only through our words, but also through our actions, generosity, and openness to God’s presence in our lives. As we reflected on this call to faithful discipleship, we were also blessed to witness a beautiful gesture of gratitude from the St. John the Baptist Small Christian Community, who presented tokens of appreciation to our parish priests in recognition of their dedicated service.

May we continue to grow in faith, gratitude, and love as one parish family.

22/06/2026

As we marked Father’s Day this past Sunday, we took time to honour and appreciate the fathers and father figures in our parish family. During Mass, they were invited forward to receive a special blessing from our priest and were presented with a small token of appreciation in recognition of their love, guidance, and dedication to their families and the Church.

We thank all fathers for their sacrifices, unwavering support, and the invaluable role they play in shaping our homes and communities. May God continue to bless and strengthen them with wisdom, joy, and peace.

Belated Father’s Day wishes to all our fathers and father figures. May St. Joseph, the model of fatherhood, continue to intercede for you. 🙏💙

22/06/2026

Yesterday was a joyful occasion in our parish as we witnessed the induction of new members into the Sacred Heart Guild and celebrated those who were admitted as full members. Congratulations to all the members as they continue to grow in faith, service, and devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

We also extend our gratitude to the Sacred Heart Guild for their generous donation of two chasubles to the parish, a gift that will continue to enrich our liturgical celebrations for years to come.

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus continue to guide and bless all members as they faithfully serve God and His Church. Congratulations once again to our newly inducted and full members! ❤️🙏

07/06/2026

It is with deep sorrow that we join the Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood ZImbabwe-Zambia Province in mourning the passing of Sr. Wendeline Feßler CPS.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood, her family, friends, and all whose lives she touched. May God’s comfort and strength be with you during this difficult time.

We invite all the faithful to join us in prayer by attending the Mass tomorrow at 5:30 PM at the Convent of Our Lady, Queens Park, and the Resurrection Mass on Tuesday, 9 June, at 9:00 AM at our parish. Thereafter, the burial will take place at Sacred Heart Home, Esigodini.

May the soul of Sr. Wendeline, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord !

07/06/2026

Today, our parish family came together to celebrate the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, giving thanks for the precious gift of the Holy Eucharist, the Body and Blood of Christ.

As a sign of our faith and devotion, we processed around the church grounds with the Blessed Sacrament, stopping at different stations where our various parish associations led prayers and petitions for different intentions, entrusting our families, our community, the Church, and the world to God’s loving care.

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this beautiful celebration a true witness of our unity in Christ. May the Lord in the Holy Eucharist continue to strengthen and guide us all.

“Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in them.” — John 6:56

26/05/2026

This year’s Africa Day celebrations were made even more beautiful as everyone came dressed in colourful, vibrant, and amazing African attire, truly showcasing the richness and beauty of our African culture. 🌍❤️

Our Youths and Young Adults also showed incredible dedication in preparing the various dishes served today, with preparations starting on Saturday and continuing into Sunday morning in a wonderful spirit of unity, service, and community.

A special thank you to everyone who assisted with the preparations and to all those who pledged food, ingredients, and other items that helped make the celebration possible. Your generosity and support are greatly appreciated. 🙏🏾

24/05/2026

On this Pentecost Sunday, we are reminded of the powerful moment when the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples, filling them with courage, faith, and unity as the Church began its mission to the world. 🕊️🔥

As we also celebrated Africa Day, our parish was beautifully united in prayer through petitions proclaimed in various African languages such as Swahili, Sotho, Kalanga, Nyanja to name a few, reflecting the richness of our cultures and the diversity that strengthens us as one family in Christ.

Today, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to the new members of the St Joseph’s Men Association who were officially inducted, as well as to the existing members who renewed their vows and commitment to the association. May God continue to guide and strengthen them in their mission of faith, service, and brotherhood.

We would also like to offer special congratulations to our Parish Priest, Father Morris, who celebrated the 17th anniversary of his priestly ordination. We thank him for his unwavering dedication, service, and commitment to evangelisation, and we pray that the Lord continues to bless and sustain him in his vocation.

In the same spirit of celebration, we also congratulate our other Parish Priest, Father Thomas, on his recent birthday. May God grant him many more years filled with good health, joy, wisdom, and abundant blessings.

Finally, we would like to wish Brothers Alfred, Edwin, and Munashe God’s richest blessings as they prepare to travel to Jamaica to continue their religious studies. We sincerely thank them for journeying with us over the past few years and for their selfless service and dedication to our parish community, St James Parish, and the Mustard Seed Community. May the Holy Spirit guide them in this next chapter of their formation and vocation.