Dear People of St Pauls
Sunday in Black (29th) at 7.30 & 9.15
Those attending services on Sunday are encouraged to dress in black as we highlight the scourge of Gender Based Violence and recommit ourselves to work towards a world without rape and violence.
For those who arrive at services after we have reached the 50 persons limit will be offered a seat outside the door. Communion will be brought to you by one of the clergy.
We have an ongoing Gender Group in the parish. If you would like to be part of this ongoing ministry speak to one of the following: Mrs Sonto Buthelezi, Dr Claudine Hingston, Ms Mandisa Gumada or one of the clergy.
COVID ALERT: We must not let our guard down. The virus continues to spread at an alarming rate, especially in KZN. We are all at risk. Be very careful. Get the vaccine. Check the KZN Department of Health website for Vaccination sites.
Parish Financial Presentation Friday 27 August at 17.30
A reminder of this event tomorrow evening over Zoom. Details:
Meeting ID: 992 3555 7649 Passcode: 964061
For the full invitation and copy of presentation see
Paddy Kearney Lecture
This will take place this evening (26th) from 17.00 – 19.00.
The speaker is the founder of the Institute for the Healing of Memories, Fr Michael Lapsley; the theme being “Healing Old Wounds of Women and Men to end Gender Based Violence”. It can be watched on the facebook pages of the Gandhi Development Trust, the Dennis Hurley Centre or DUT Corporate Affairs, or on YouTube. Links as follows:
World Day of Prayer for Creation 1 September “Oikos” – A Home for All
This is an annual global ecumenical event. At St Pauls we will hold service in Medwood Gardens at 14.00. Please indicate to me if you plan to attend. We intend to record it to be available for those who do not attend but wish to join in the prayers. This service will be the start of our Season of Creation during the month of September.
To join an ecumenical service for Southern Africa that day from 11.00-12.00, use Zoom ID meeting 886 8196 4411 Passcode 388554
Mothers’ Union Enrolment Service/Umembeso
This Diocesan event that was due to take place in September has been cancelled. Instead rectors have been asked to do the enrolment at a parish level. Please pray for our parish members preparing to be enrolled. Furthermore, due to Covid 19, the MU Conference planned for October will no longer take place.
Baptisms in October
Our next baptism service will be held on 12 October. Application forms can be obtained at church services, the parish office or on line . Completed forms to be returned by 12 September.
Faith for Daily Living
We have copies for July/August and September/October. Remember this daily reflection booklet is also available online at www.ffdl.co.za
Birthdays for September
We have records for the following birthdays this month. Please send corrections/additions to the birthday list, as well as wedding anniversaries for the month to the parish office (paulsdbn@mweb.co.za) and we will acknowledge these next week.
1 Pierette van Graan
2 Una Langeni
4 Linda Dludlu
6 Sindi Udoka, Melvin Royappen
9 Bomi Nomlala, Raymond Shamba, Kyle Somasundram, Patrick Reddy, Azokwanda Ssekitoleko, Tina Tiya
10 Siboniso Dlamini, Berny Houston
11Nontokoza Dludla
12 Glynnis Phillip, Nokukhanya Zibani
13 Nombuso Gasa, Luthando Mkhize
15 Claudine Hingston, Linelle Royeppen, Terrence Pillay
16 John Dennis
19 Wendy Madondo, Alwande Madondo, Lasembo Mkhize
20 Palesa Lebenya
21 Keorapetse Molema, Anna Puding, Thembalethu Basi, Jabulani Mhlongo, Singele
Mkhize, Timothy Nsereko
22 Manogari Raman, Siphokazi Redman
23 Sol Gooriah, Sethembele Mqoqo
25 Egerton Hingston, Jnr
26 Eela Royeppen
28 Lindiwe Ngcobo
29 Raphael Mdepha
Wedding Anniversaries for September
7 Trevor & Geeta Somasundram
21Siviwe & Lethiwe Tyumre
27 Joy & John Dennis
28 Bahle & Jabu Soni
Lectionary readings for September
Morning Prayer (MP) and Evening Prayer (EP), Psalm (Ps):
Wednesday 1st MP Ps 77 1 Kings 9:25-10:13 James 3: 1-12
EP Ps 78: 1-38 Job 14:1-22 Mark 15: 1-11
Thurs2nd MP Ps 78: 39-70 1 Kings 11:1-13 James 3: 13-4:12
EP Ps 79, 80 Job 16:16-17:1, 13-16 Mark 15: 12-21
Friday 3rd MP Ps 81, 82 1 Kings 11: 26-43 James 4: 13-5:6
EP Ps 83, 84 Job 19: 1-27 Mark 15: 22-32
Saturday 4th MP 85, 86 1 Kings 12: 1-10 James 5: 7-20
EP Ps 87, 88 Job 22: (1-4), 21-23:7 Mark 15: 33-39
Sunday 5th MP Ps 96 1 Kings 12: 21-33 Acts 4: 13-31
EP Ps 94 Job 25: 1-6; 27: 1-6 John 10: 31-42
Monday 6th MP Ps 89: 1-38 1 Kings 13: 1-10 Philippians 1:1-11
EP Ps 89: 39-53 Job 32: 1-10, 33:1-18 Mark 15: 40-47
Tuesday 7th MP Ps 90 1 Kings 16: 23-34 Philippians 1: 12-30
EP Ps 91 Job 29: 1-20 Mark 16: 1-8 (9-20)
Wednesday 8th MP Ps 92, 93 1 Kings 17: 1-24 Philippians 2: 1-11
EP Ps 94 Job 30: 16-31 Matthew 2: 1-12
Thursday 9th MP Ps (95), 96, 97 1 Kings 18: 12-30 Philippians 2: 12-30
EP Ps 98, 99, (100), 101 Job 31: 1-23 Matthew 2: 13-23
Friday 10th MP Ps 102 1 Kings 18: 20-40 Philippians 3: 1-16
EP Ps 103 Job 31: 24-40 Matthew 3: 1-12
Saturday 11th MP Ps 104 1 Kings 18: 41-19: 8 Philippians 3: 17-4:7
EP Ps 105: 1-22 Job 38: 1-17 Matthew 3: 13-17
Sunday 12th MP Ps 101 1 Kings 19: 8-12 Acts 5: 34-42
EP Ps 102 Job 38: 18-41 John 11: 45-57
Monday 13th MP Ps 105: 23-45 1 Kings 21: 1-16 1 Corinthians 1: 1-19
EP Ps 106: 1-24 Job 40: 1-24 Matthew 4: 1-11
Tuesday 14th MP Ps 106: 25-50 1 Kings 21: 17-29 1 Corinthians 1: 20-31
EP Ps 107: 1-22 Job 41: 1-11 Matthew 4: 12-17
Wednesday 15th MP Ps 107: 23-43 1 Kings 22: 1-28 1 Corinthians 2: 1-13
EP Ps 108, 109 Job 42: 1-17 Matthew 4: 18-25
Thurs 16th MP Ps 110, 111, 112 1 Kings 22: 29-45 1 Corinthians 2: 14-3: 15
EP Ps 113, 114 Job 28: 1-28 Matthew 5: 1-10
Friday 17th MP Ps 115 2 Kings 1: 2-17 1 Corinthians 3: 16-23
EP Ps 116, 117 Esther 1: 1-4, 10-19 Matthew 5: 11-16
(or Judith 4: 1-15)
Saturday 18th MP Ps 118 2 Kings 2: 1-18 1 Corinthians 4: 1-7
EP Ps 119: 1-24 Ester 2:5-8, 15-23 Matthew 5: 17-20
(or Judith 5: 1-21)
Sunday 19th MP Ps 108 2 Kings 4: 8-37 Acts 9: 10-31
EP Ps 107: 1-32 Ester 3:1-4:3 Luke 3: 7-18
(Judith 5: 22 -6:4, 10-21)
Monday 20th MP Ps 119: 25-48 2 Kings 5: 1-19a 1 Corinthians 4: 8-21
EP Ps 119: 49-72 Esther 4: 4-17 Matthew 5: 21-26
(Judith 7: 1-7, 19-32)
Tuesday 21st MP Ps 119: 73-104 2 Kings 5: 19b- 27 1 Corinthians 5: 1-8
EP Ps 119: 105-128 Esther 5: 1-14 Matthew 5: 27-37
(or Judith 8:9-17; 9:1, 7-10)
Wed 22nd MP Ps 119: 129-152 2 Kings 6: 1-23 1 Corinthians 5:9-6:8
EP Ps 119: 153-176 Ester 6:1-14 Matthew 5: 38-48
(or Judith 10: 1-23)
Thurs 23rd MP Ps 120,121,122 2 Kings 9: 1-16 1 Corinthians 6:9-20
EP Ps 123,124,125 Esther 7: 1-10 Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-18
(or Judith 12:1-20)
Friday 24th MP Ps 126, 127, 128 2 Kings 9: 17-37 1 Corinthians 7: 1-9
EP Ps 129, 130, 131 Ester 8: 1-8, 15-17 Matthew 6: 7-15
(or Judith 13: 1-20)
Sat 25th MP Ps 132, 133, (134) 2Kings 11:1-20a 1Corinthians7:10-24
EP Ps 135 Hosea 1:1-2:1 Matthew 6: 19-24
Sunday 26th MP Ps 112 2 Kings 17: 1-18 Acts 9: 36-43
EP Ps 116 Hosea 2: 2-14 Luke 5: 1-11
Monday 27th MP Ps 136 2 Kings 17: 24-41 1 Corinthians 7: 25-31
EP Ps 137, 138 Hosea 2: 14-23 Matthew 6: 25-34
Tuesday 28th MP Ps 139 2 Chronicles 30: 1-27 1 Corinthians 7: 32-40
EP Ps 140, 141, 142 Hosea 4: 1-10 Matthew 7: 1-12
Wed 29th MP Ps 143, 144 2 Kings 18: 9-25 1 Cor 8: 1- 13
EP Ps 145 Hosea 4: 11-19 Matthew 7: 13-21
Thurs30th MP Ps 146, 147 2 Kings 18: 28-37 1 Cor 9: 1-15
EP Ps 148, 149, 150 Hosea 5: 8-6:6 Matthew 7: 22-29
Diocesan Prayer Diary for September
Financial Giving
Thank you for your faithful giving. A reminder of St Paul’s bank account details: Account Name: St Paul’s Church; Account Number: 50854628623; Branch Code: 221426; Bank: FNB.)
“God will wipe away every tear from their eyes, death shall be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away.” (Revelation 21:4)
Yours in Christ
Revd Dr Andrew Warmback
Rector: St Paul’s, Durban