to the Fish Hoek Catholic Church Parish, incorporating the Church of St John the Evangelist (Fish Hoek) and St Brendan the Navigator (Sun Valley).
Relying on God’s strength, we are committed to fostering a renewal of faith in our Parish by growing a caring and compassionate community and so witnessing to the Word of God.
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Lent and Easter 2025
Note
(1) During Lent the normal weekday and weekend Mass times will apply, except where indicated otherwise below.
(2) There will be Mass every Monday during Lent at St John’s at 09:00.
(3) Every Friday during Lent there will be Stations of the Cross (shortened version) at 09.00, followed by Mass. The full Stations of the Cross will be at 19.00 on Friday evening, followed by Mass at 19.30.
(4) Confession will be from 17.00 to 17.30 every Tuesday and Saturday during Lent.
Programme
Wed 5 March (Ash Wednesday), St Brendan’s: 07.00. Mass
Wed 5 March (Ash Wednesday), St John’s: 09.00. Mass
Wed 5 March (Ash Wednesday), St John’s: 19.00. Mass
Sat 8 March, St John’s: 17.30. Mass
Sat 8 March, St Brendan’s: 18.30. Mass
Mon 10 March, St John’s: 09.00. Mass (start of a 9-day Novena to St Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary)
Sat 15 March, Kommetjie: 08.00. Stations of the Cross on the mountain
Wed 19 March, St John’s: 09.00. Mass (Solemnity of St Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary)
Sat 22 March: 05.30. Pilgrimage walk from St Joseph’s (Kommetjie) to St John’s (Fish Hoek)
Tue 25 March, St John’s: 17.30. Mass (Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord)
Sun 30 March, St John’s: 11.00. Stations of the Cross with St Margaret’s Anglican Church
Wed 2 April, St John’s: 18.30. Penitential Service
Fri 4 April, St John’s: 09.00. Mass
Fri 4 April, St John’s: 10.00-17.00. Special adoration for Jubilee Year
Sat 5 April, St John’s: 09.00. Exposition and Adoration followed by Benediction
Sat 5 April, St John’s: 09.30. Mass
Sat 12 April (Palm Sunday), St John’s: 17.30. Mass starting with a procession
Sun 13 April (Palm Sunday), St Brendan’s: 07.30. Mass starting with a procession
Sun 13 April (Palm Sunday), St John’s: 09.30. Mass starting with a procession
Thu 17 April (Holy Thursday), St John’s: 19.00. Mass of the Last Supper and washing of the feet
Fri 18 April (Good Friday), St John’s: 10.00. Stations of the Cross
Fri 18 April (Good Friday), St John’s: 15.00. Good Friday Liturgy
Sat 19 April (Easter Sunday), St John’s: 18.30. Easter Vigil Mass
Sun 20 April (Easter Sunday), St Brendan’s: 07.30. Mass
Sun 20 April (Easter Sunday), St John’s: 09.30. Mass
Public Mass times in the Valley in ordinary time are as follows: For Feast Days and special events please contact the parish office (see details below or email fishhoek@adct.org.za).
Sunday
07.30 : St Brendan’s in Sun Valley
08.00 : St Joseph’s in Kommetjie
09.30 : St John’s in Fish Hoek
09.30 : St Andrew’s in Ocean View
11.00 : Bl Isidore’s in Masiphumelele
Monday
No Masses in Ordinary Time (except during special seasons such as Advent)
Tuesday
17.00 : St Joseph’s in Kommetjie (begins with Divine Office- Evening Prayer)
17.30 : St John’s in Fish Hoek (preceded by Rosary at 17.00)
Wednesday
09.00 : St John’s in Fish Hoek (preceded by Rosary at 08.30)
17.00 : St Joseph’s in Kommetjie
Thursday
09.30 : St Brendan’s in Sun Valley (preceded by Rosary at 09.00)
17.00 : St Joseph’s in Kommetjie
19.00 : St Andrew’s in Ocean View
Friday
09.00 : St John’s in Fish Hoek (preceded by Stations of the Cross at 08.30)
17.00 : St Joseph’s in Kommetjie
Saturday
17.00 : St Joseph’s in Kommetjie
17.30 : St John’s in Fish Hoek
18.15 : St Andrew’s in Ocean View
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FIND US:
ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST: 42 Kommetjie Road (corner of Sixth Avenue), Fish Hoek, 7975
ST BRENDAN THE NAVIGATOR: Corner of Corvette Avenue & Jangada Street, Sun Valley, 7975
PRESBYTERY/PARISH OFFICE: 2 Sixth Avenue, Fish Hoek, 7975
PHONE: 021 782 2671
PARISH PRIEST: Fr Subeesh Kalappurackal, residing at St Norbert’s Priory in Kommetjie.
PHONE: 021 783 1768
SECRETARY: Ms Angela van Assche (Tue, Thu, Fri 08.30-13.00), Phone: 021 782 2671, e-mail: fishhoek@adct.org.za
MASS TIMES: St John’s: Sat (for Sun) 17.30, Sun 09.30, Wed & Fri 09.00, Tue 17.30 and St Brendan’s: Sun 07:30, Thu 09:30
CONFESSIONS: Tuesday and Saturday 17.00
MINISTRIES/SOCIETIES: Parish Council & Finance Council, Altar Servers, Catechists, CWL, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Folk Choir, Prayer & Life Workshops, Ecclesia, RCIA, Rosary, Divine Mercy, Neighbourhood groups
CATECHETICS: Co-ord: Tel: 072 660 7210, e-mail: barbara.magongoa@gmail.com
CHAPLAINCIES: Nerina Gardens, Peers Village & Carlisle Lodge Old Age Homes
REPOSITORY: Facebook online shop
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Christian tradition says that John the Evangelist was the Apostle John – one of the “pillars” of the Jerusalem church after Jesus’ death. He was one of Christ’s original twelve apostles and is the only one to live into old age and not be killed for his faith.
St John’s Prayer
Holy Father, teach me Your Word.
Holy Son, reveal Yourself to me.
Holy Spirit – cleanse me with Your Holiness.
Saint Brendan of Clonfert (c. 484 – c. 577) called “the Navigator”, “the Voyager”, or “the Bold” is one of the early Irish monastic saints. He is chiefly renowned for his legendary quest to the “Isle of the Blessed.” He was one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland.