Parish Events
SSVP
Are now collecting soya mince or oats.
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.
Parish Memorial Wall
Please contact Grant Lewis at grantanne@mweb.co.za should you wish to have a plaque put up in remembrance of a loved one.
Retreat 16 June 2026
A Recollection Morning from 10:00 till 13:00 led by Father Anstey will be held as part of our parish’s celebration of the Jubilee Year of St Francis.
This grace-filled gathering invites us to move beyond historical devotion and rediscover the practical, lived spirituality that St Francis offers the Church today.
Please complete the attendance register in the parish foyer to assist with planning and catering.
National Perception Survey on Attitudes toward Migrant Women in South Africa
The Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) has asked for our participation in an online survey on migrant women in South Africa.
The purpose of the survey is to generate an understanding of public perceptions, attitudes, and beliefs about migrant women in South Africa.
Participation in the survey is both voluntary and anonymous.
Here is the link for the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/D6SLSW7
Archdiocese of Cape Town Youth Day Mass
A day of faith, community and hope. Together in Christ, Building a Culture of Peace.
Mass: 16th of June at 10:00am at Our Lady Help of Christians Parish, Lansdowne. We are colleting pre-loved clothing, bedding, blankets, toiletries, tin food and household goods for Caritas’ Disaster Relief Program.
Join us for a light meal and activities in the hall after Mass.
Be faithful. Be you. Be the light.
SSVP Soup & Sandwich Drive Sunday 28th June 2026
Donations for, bread, fillers, sandwiches and fresh soup ingredients, soup mix, onions, carrots, potatoes or celery and non- perishable items.
Kindly leave donations in the Duignam Room or SSVP bucket at the back of the church before Mass.
Catering Team
We are looking for volunteers to join the new Catering team we require more members to assist.
The team caters for Fr. Andrew’s Deanery meetings he hosts at church, supporting the Youth Group events and other functions.
It does not replace the tea catering team.
Anyone interesting in joining us, WhatsApp Charlie: 0834475863.
RCIA
Will resume on Wednesday the 17th Jun at 7:00pm in the Duignam room.
Bible Study Class
Will resume on Friday the 26th June after Mass.
(Father Andrew – Funeral on the 19th June in Constantia no Bible Study class).
Heavenly Harmonies Music Concert
A Classical Evening at St James Catholic Church featuring Simone Siljeur & Michaelangelo Cloete (vocalists) accompanied by Steven Siljeur on Sunday the 14th of June at 5:00pm tickets: R100.
A fundraising concert to support Simone on her journey to Hungary to compete in the International Choral Festival.
More info contact Steven: 0711590702.
Father’s Day Raffle
Special Father’s Day Hamper includes a Minolta Binoculars and some other special treats.
Tickets at R20 each.
Tickets available after Mass.
More info Theresa: 0735225462
Schoenstatt Girls Winter Camp
Uncoded Royalty: Becoming Who you Are
Ages 13+
Cost: R600 from June 30th – July 3rd 2026.
Book by June 23rd QR code on the notice board.
Enquiries: email schoenstattgirls@gmail.com or
WhatsApp: 079 147 6968