Important news from Bryanston Catholic Church · 2020/07/10 · I love jazz, classical music, golf...
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Bryanston Catholic Church of the Resurrection 10 July 2020 CHURCH NEWS A message about our priests As of 9 July, 238 339 South Africans have tested positive for COVID19. Of which 34% are here in Gauteng. As the numbers continue to climb it is logical that we are more likely to come in contact with someone who is COVID positive and infectious. Our priests have been working so hard during lockdown, ensuring that parishioners are being spiritually fed. All the while adhering to rules and protocols laid out by the government, as well as guidance from the PPC. This week Fr Tshepo gave the Last Rites to one of our parishioners who, it was later confirmed, had subsequently tested positive for the Coronavirus. The protocol for everyone who comes into contact with someone who is COVID19 positive is to self-isolate for 14 days from the day of contact. Fr Tshepo was wearing Personal Protective Equipment when he gave the Last Rites. Unfortunately, Fr Keith is ill with bronchitis. He has seen a doctor and is on medication.
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From: Bryanston Catholic Church [email protected]: Important news from Bryanston Catholic Church
Date: 10 July 2020 at 23:38To: [email protected]
Bryanston Catholic Church of the Resurrection 10 July 2020
CHURCH NEWS
A message about our priestsAs of 9 July, 238 339 South Africans have tested positive forCOVID19. Of which 34% are here in Gauteng. As the numberscontinue to climb it is logical that we are more likely to come incontact with someone who is COVID positive and infectious.
Our priests have been working so hard during lockdown, ensuringthat parishioners are being spiritually fed. All the while adheringto rules and protocols laid out by the government, as well asguidance from the PPC.
This week Fr Tshepo gave the Last Rites to one of ourparishioners who, it was later confirmed, had subsequently testedpositive for the Coronavirus. The protocol for everyone whocomes into contact with someone who is COVID19 positive is toself-isolate for 14 days from the day of contact. Fr Tshepo waswearing Personal Protective Equipment when he gave the LastRites.
Unfortunately, Fr Keith is ill with bronchitis. He has seen a doctorand is on medication.
Fr Keith and Fr Tshepo will be in self-isolation with immediate
Fr Keith and Fr Tshepo will be in self-isolation with immediateeffect. This means they will not be available until further noticefor Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals or the sacrament ofreconciliation. They are going to take this opportunity to rest andtherefore will not be filming daily mass for the next few days. Theside chapel of the Church will still be open for individual prayerduring the day.
Father Keith sees this as an opportunity for our parishioners topitch in and get involved in our daily faith-sharing activities in theparish, to keep spreading the Good News. We would also like torequest that all lift Fr Keith and Fr Tshepo up in prayer forprotection and good health.
Stay tuned for more information about how you can get involved.We will continue to keep you updated.
Working for God....I am Janine Mosetlhi, mom to 5 year old Mooketsi (Mo) and wife of 11years to Oratile Mosetlhi. I am also a lawyer, Chair of the PPC, memberof the Safeguarding of our Children Task Team, a silent member of Justice& Peace and a Proclaimer.
I love jazz, classical music, golf and baking with my son. I am also abibliophile with a love for gardening.
The lockdown has presented many challenges for most of us. For thePPC we have had to meet regularly online to try and make sure that wesupport efforts to ensure that Parishioners can still hear the Good News.We have been very busy putting protocols in place to make sure thatparishioners can safely return to Church and also to make sure that ourPriests are also safe when we reopen. You can read all aboutthese protocols on our website.
I have also been happy to note that many Parishioners are meeting onlinefor Rosary and also to pray and support each other during the lockdown.
COVID19 Protocols for our Church
Fr Keith, Fr Tshepo and the Parish Pastoral Council (the PPC) of the Church of the Resurrection,Bryanston have been working very hard on producing a policy document so that we can return to publicworship, however, being mindful of the regulations and guidelines prescribed by the Government and theArchdiocese of Johannesburg. A news update from our church can be found on our website, just ClickHere.
The protocols and operating procedures of the policy have been put in place to ensure that we cangradually and safely open our Parish. The full policy document will be available on our Website.
The News Update on the web site includes further information about the progressive opening of theChurch. Weekday Masses will resume before Weekend Masses and the approach to Weddings, Funerals,Baptisms and Confessions have been covered. The Children’s Liturgy will be not be taking place untilfurther notice. Individual Prayer is allowed in the side chapel of the church between 06:00 and 18:00 onweekdays. No more than 10 parishioners are permitted inside the Church at any given time, therefore, thesecurity guard is under strict instruction to monitor numbers.
Please refer to the news update to read more about protocols when entering the church premises.
We are calling for volunteers to be trained in COVID-19 screening of all individuals entering the churchpremises. If you are willing to be trained as a volunteer please email:
[email protected] or contact the Parish Office before the 19th of August 2020.
It is critically important that people who are vulnerable or unwell, and especially those with any symptomsthat might suggest Covid-19 infection, should stay at home. If possible, they can continue to worship usingthe online resources of the parish.
Please note this information and any new updates will also be available on the Parish App, FacebookPage, and on the Parish Website. We appreciate your patience during this lockdown. We will continue toupdate you over the next few weeks.
PrayerDear Father God, You have told us ‘if you have faith as small as a mustard seed you can sayto this mountain, “Move from here to there", and it will move..’ Matthew
17:20.
Build our faith in You so that we might truly believe that You can ‘movethe mountains’ in our lives. Lay Your Almighty hands upon theparishioners, be with all those who have asked for Your healing andguidance especially Bernett McArthur, Gail Solomon, Michael Rangasamy,Karen Mantz, Anne Willis, Manuela, Pierre Kedziersk, Teboho Nchapha,Sheilagh Findlay, Giorgio and Olmina Bastiotto, Tholoana MalabaneSeotsanyana, Scarlet Bezuidenhout, Martin & Taryn Cronje, Yvette, Iain &Ryan, Albert Kayongo and Joyce Nadesan.
Build our faith so that we will prevail in the power of prayer. We comebefore You Lord Jesus to thank You for the many prayers that You answerevery day. Teach us how to trust You, listen to Your voice, honour Yourcall.
We pray especially for healing as COVID-19 spreads through our provinceand country, overwhelming our medical care workers and hospitals. Webeseech You, Lord Jesus, to keep our faith strong so that we might heedYour call. Come Holy Spirit, fill us with the fire of Your love and keep us faithful toYour path.Amen ‘I am the God that healeth thee. I am the Lord Your Healer. I sent Myword and I healed your disease. I am the Lord Your healer.’ Don Moen - IAm the God that Healeth Thee.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=op-NZCJUfnM
MarriageJulian Naik and Nivedeta Chatrooghoon receivedthe Sacrament of Marriage on 17 June 2020.
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In MemoriamFunerals were held for the following people:Loda Carlesi (17 November 1928 - 18 March 2020)Joseph John George Cassingena (24 October 1933 - 7 May 2020)John Stewart (12 December 1940 - 6 July 2020)
Our website now also has an In Memorium Page
Youth DonationsAs part of our lessons on discipleship and providing our hands tohelp Jesus in feeding those who are going through hardships. Weare inviting you to donate non-perishable food like rice, flour,sugar, oil etc. which can be dropped off at the in the foyer of theparish centre during office hours. Jerseys and blankets in goodconditions are also welcome.
We would also like to encourage you to write a handwritten noteto encourage those who receive the parcels to keep the faith andthat we are praying for them and the country. These messageswill be placed in the parcels. We are always thankful for your loveand concern for those in need. If you prefer to shop online, booka delivery timeslot between 9h00 and 15h00 and have it deliveredto the parish centre. May we share the warmth and love wereceive from the Holy Spirit with others.
Messages for healthcare workersOne of our parishioners works for the Health Department inGauteng and was telling Fr Tshepo just how overwhelmed herstaff is (doctors, nurses and healthcare workers). More and moreof them are testing positive for Covid-19. They are under a lot ofstress, and so a word of hope, encouragement and prayer isexactly what they need to help them cope at this time.
We would love to send them messages of encouragement to helpthem keep going. A hand-written note, prayers or cards would bewelcome.So please make your contribution via email or drop them at theParish Office.
You can click on the picture to get a printable picture to colour infor a little inspiration.
Lend a hand?
Lend a hand?If you would like to be involved in the weekday church at homewhilst Fr Keith and Fr Tshepo are taking a break, please email us.All you need is a cell phone and we will give you all the supportand guidance you need.
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Discover your Gifts 101 The online "Discover Your Gifts – 101" Series starts onWednesday 29th July @19h30 and runs for 6 weeks.We are all created by God, for God and to serve God. But whatcan I do you ask? I have no talents you lament?God gives gifts to all his children. You are no exception. Discover your SHAPE and how your SHAPE finds its placein the church.Spiritual giftsHeartAbilitiesPersonal BehaviourExperiences Click here to register and book your FREE DIGITAL SEAT
GivingIf you're not signed up for dedicated giving but would like tocontinue to support the parish, you can make donations via snapscan or follow the link online.
As always, your generosity is appreciated, and we are especiallygrateful during this time.
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