SSVP

Are now collecting sugar or rice. Please place any donations in the bin at the back of the Church.

Theresa

In need of double-knit wool for winter. Please place in donations in the bin at the back of the Church.

St James Feast Day /Church 126^th Birthday Anniversary

Will be celebrated on Sunday 26^th of July.

Please join us after Mass to celebrate our Church 126^th Anniversary and the Patronal Feast Day of St James.

If possible, bring a plate of eats along to a bring and share after Mass in the Duignam room.

Second Collection 12^th of July 2026: Seafarers Collection

Is a day of prayer and remembrance for seafarers and fishers, and a collection is taken to support the work of Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea), the Church’s official maritime welfare agency.

Parish Finance Council Meeting

Will be on the 28^th of July at 5:00pm in the library.

RCIA & Bible Study Classes

Will resume after the school holidays.

Bingo

The next Bingo will be on Sunday the 16^th of August 2026. Tickets –R100 for 8 games including tea & eats.

Venue: Star of the Sea School Hall, at 13:30 for 14:00.

Any donations, gift vouchers are welcome. Please drop off any donations at the Repository.

More info contact Theresa:073 522 5462.

30 Days with Pope Leo XIV: Magnifica Humanitas

Started on Wednesday 1^st of July daily on WhatsApp. Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical Magnifica Humanitas challenges us to “remain human” in the age of AI.

St James Community Engagement invites you to walk 30 days with the encyclical, 1 short reading & 1 question daily.

Scan the QR code in church (notice board) or let Nicola know: 0713554637.

Questions: Deacon Wayne/ Nicola Cox.

‘’Never has humanity had such power over itself” – Pope Leo XIV.

Qualified Nurse

Available for nursing procedures / care of the young or elderly or just companionship.

Experience in addictions and rehabilitation.

Please contact Kathleen Jones on WhatsApp 0765680114

or email: Kathleenjanejones@gmail.com for any further information.

Repository

We have a selection of Devotional material as well as gifts for special celebrations.

Please ask Theresa or Judy if you require any materials.

Marriage Encounter

The next weekend is on the 24^th -26^th July 2026

Fee is R3500 per couple including accommodation, meals and material.

Venue: Christian Brothers Centre, 1 Paradyskloof Road, Stellenbosch.

More info on the Notice Board.

Email: mewc78@gmail.com

or contact

Sean and Tanya 071 473 1411/ 082 219 8028.

Catholic Engaged Encounter

The next preparation weekend is on the 22^nd–23^rd August

Venue: Salesian Institute, Green Point. Fee is R990 per couple.

Booking and Info: Craig & Jacinta

email bookings.ceecapetown@gmail.com More info on the Notice Board.