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Welcome to the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Bergvliet, Cape Town.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Holy Redeemer Church situated in Bergvliet, is home to a thriving worshipping community of all ages. At the heart of the parish community is a community of Redemptorist Missionaries who live in the adjoining Monastery.<\/p>\n

The parish is part of the Roman Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Cape Town.<\/p>\n

The Redemptorist community is part of a worldwide Apostolic Congregation (Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer) at the service of the most abandoned.<\/p>\n

Our beautiful church is open daily from 6 am to 6 pm. All are welcome to visit the church for a time of prayer, reflection or just to draw breath during a busy schedule. You will find all the details of church services on this website.<\/p>\n

We extend a particular welcome to those who are searching for a deeper relationship with God, to those who are troubled in any way and to those who have lost contact with the daily life of the Church.<\/p>\n

The parish office is open Monday-Friday from 9 am to 3 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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WHAT’S HAPPENING?<\/h1>\n

Easter 2018<\/span><\/p>\n

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Easter letter<\/a> from Fr. Gerard.<\/span><\/p>\n

PALM SUNDAY – Masses at the usual times<\/span><\/div>\n
Saturday 24 March at 6 pm<\/span>
\nSunday 25 March at 7 am, 9 am, 11 am and 6 pm<\/span><\/div>\n
The Solemn Procession will take place before the 9 am Mass.<\/span>
\nPlease assemble at the rear of the Parish Centre.<\/span><\/div>\n
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MORNING PRAYER OF THE CHURCH<\/span>
\nMonday 26 March to Friday 30 March at 8 am.<\/span><\/div>\n
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CONFESSIONS<\/span>
\nMonday 26 March to Wednesday 28 March after 8:30 am Mass.<\/span><\/div>\n
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HOLY THURSDAY – 29 MARCH 2018<\/span>
\nChrism Mass at Corpus Christi, Wittebome at 10 am.<\/span>
\nMass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:30 pm<\/span>
\nWatching at the Altar of Repose in the Church till 10 pm<\/span><\/div>\n
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GOOD FRIDAY- 30 MARCH 2018<\/span>
\nStations of the Cross at 10 am.<\/span>
\n(In the grounds for children and the Church for adults)<\/span><\/div>\n
Solemn celebration of the Lord’s Passion at 3 pm.<\/span>
\nThere will be a special collection for the upkeep of the Holy Places.<\/span>
\nGood Friday is a day of Fasting and Abstinence.<\/div>\n
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HOLY SATURDAY – 31 MARCH 2018<\/span>
\nDay of silent watching and waiting.<\/span><\/div>\n
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EASTER VIGIL – 31 MARCH 2018<\/span>
\nVigil Mass at 7:30 pm<\/span> – Please bring a candle and container.<\/div>\n
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EASTER SUNDAY – 1 APRIL 2018<\/span>
\nMasses at 7 am, 9 am and 11 am.<\/span><\/div>\n
There will be no evening Mass. There will be only one collection at all Masses over the Easter weekend in\u00a0thanksgiving to the Redemptorist community.<\/div>\n
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EASTER WEEK<\/span>
\nMonday 2 April to Friday 6 April – Only one Mass at 8:30 am<\/span>
\nThursday 5 April – Novena as usual at 7:30 pm<\/span>
\nSunday 7 April – Mass 8:30 am and Vigil Mass of Divine Mercy Sunday at 6 pm.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Lenten Novena 2018<\/span><\/p>\n

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Thursday 15 February 7:30 pm<\/span>
\nThe Agony in the Garden<\/span>
\nPreacher: Fr. Gerard McCabe, CSsR<\/span><\/div>\n
Thursday 22 February 7:30 pm<\/span>
\nThe Scourging at the Pillar<\/span>
\nPreacher: Fr. Gerard McCabe, CSsR<\/span><\/div>\n
Thursday 1 March 7:30 pm<\/span>
\nThe Crowning with Thorns<\/span>
\nPreacher: Fr. Scott Davidson, CSsR<\/span><\/div>\n
Thursday 8 March 7:30 pm<\/span>
\nThe Carrying of the Cross<\/span>
\nPreacher: Fr. Sean Wales, CSsR<\/span><\/div>\n
Thursday 15 March 7:30 pm<\/span>
\nThe Crucifixion<\/span>
\nPreacher: Fr. Gerard McCabe, CSsR<\/span><\/div>\n
Thursday 22 March 7:30 pm<\/span>
\nPenitential Service<\/span>
\nPreacher: Fr. Sean Wales, CSsR<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Blessing of 12 Icons by Pope Francis<\/span><\/p>\n

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Including icons “written” by Brother Richard Maidwell CSsR!<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
The full article on the blessing of the icons in May can be found here<\/a><\/div>\n

Pope’s new Encyclical Letter<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter can be downloaded\u00a0here<\/a><\/p>\n

Alpha Course dates available for Next Year<\/span><\/p>\n

Details can be found \u00a0here<\/a><\/p>\n

Alpha Videos<\/span><\/p>\n

Videos can be checked out \u00a0here<\/a><\/p>\n

Virtual Prayer Circle<\/span><\/p>\n

Our Virtual Prayer circle is now active. See this week’s intention here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Redemptorist Provincial Chapter<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our Redemptorist Province of South Africa concluded our Provincial Chapter on Thursday 18 June 2015 with mass in the Monastery Chapel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

From left<\/strong>:\u00a0Br Gavin Stokoe, Fr Sean Collins, Fr Larry Kaufmann, Fr Cecil Dowling, Fr Gerard McCabe, Fr Sean Wales (our provincial), Br Richard Maidwell, Fr Tyrone Sam and Fr Charles Oluko<\/p>\n

Public Lecture: “Understanding Jesus in the context of Evolution.”<\/span><\/p>\n

BY GERARD MCCABE, CssR<\/span><\/p>\n

Fr. Gerard has made his lecture available and can be downloaded here<\/a><\/p>\n

Our Alter Servers<\/span><\/p>\n

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RCIA – Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults<\/span><\/div>\n