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St. Ignatius Catholic Church
Claremont
Western Cape
7708
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Who we are
In the heart of Newlands and Claremont, both humming southern suburbs of Cape Town, lie two churches, culturally and linguistically diverse, and yet forming one large parish family. Named after St Ignatius of Loyola, famed for his evangelization, and St Bernard of Clairvaux, who immersed himself in silence and prayer, the parish encompasses schools and hospitals, a hospice and a police station, all of which form part of its sphere of interest and outreach. The silence of Bernard and the zeal of Ignatius continue, day by day, to speak to 21ST century lives and situations.
At the hub of parish life are not programs or projects, but a people, each of whom has decided to live more intensely, more gratefully, by keeping faith with God, keeping Sabbath. And so the parish comprises numerous families who have found it in their hearts to make sacred journey and to worship together. Prayer, in its assorted forms, is primary, and gives substance and structure to lives and situations. Commitment to search God’s word and immerse our lives in it holds an equally vital place in the life of the parish. Numerous Springfield Convent School learners and families have made their spiritual home with us, creating within the parish strong links with the Dominican spirituality and its thirst for truth. But most of all, here at St Bernard’s and St Ignatius, we believe that the mission of the Church does not consist in simply trying to convert people and get them to join, but in in giving itself away in profound acts of service and compassion, asking nothing in return. We envisage our lives as a journey back to the house of the Father, and welcome all people, no matter what their marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, language, culture, gender or religious beliefs to be part of that journey with us.
At the hub of parish life are not programs or projects, but a people, each of whom has decided to live more intensely, more gratefully, by keeping faith with God, keeping Sabbath. And so the parish comprises numerous families who have found it in their hearts to make sacred journey and to worship together. Prayer, in its assorted forms, is primary, and gives substance and structure to lives and situations. Commitment to search God’s word and immerse our lives in it holds an equally vital place in the life of the parish. Numerous Springfield Convent School learners and families have made their spiritual home with us, creating within the parish strong links with the Dominican spirituality and its thirst for truth. But most of all, here at St Bernard’s and St Ignatius, we believe that the mission of the Church does not consist in simply trying to convert people and get them to join, but in in giving itself away in profound acts of service and compassion, asking nothing in return. We envisage our lives as a journey back to the house of the Father, and welcome all people, no matter what their marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, language, culture, gender or religious beliefs to be part of that journey with us.
Location of worship / Church Address
Church Pastor
Fr Mark Pothier
Parish Priest
2 Wade Rd
Claremont,
Western Cape
7708
South Africa
Phone: 021 674 3667 / 065 842 0497
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Quote of the Day
Proverbs 4:23
Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
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Roman Catholic
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Fr Mark Pothier
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St. Ignatius Catholic Church Claremont Mass Times
PLEASE AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT AND BOOK TO ATTEND ANY WEEKEND MASS AS NUMBERS ARE LIMITED. There is no need to book for the week day Mass.
If you require the sacrament of Confession, please contact the office / Fr. This is by appointment only. All covid safety protocols will be adhered to.
Baptism is taking place. Please contact the office to schedule a preparation meeting with Fr Mark.
WEEKENDS
St Ignatius – Saturday evening 05:00 pm and Sunday morning 10:30 am
St Bernard – Sunday morning 09:00 am and evening 6:00 pm
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St Ignatius – Wed 09:00 am
St Bernard – Tues 09:00 am & Thur 05:00 pm & Fri 09:00 am
CONFESSIONS
By Appointment only.
Please contact the office or phone Fr Mark to schedule.
Mass Times last updated on the 15th of May, 2022
If you require the sacrament of Confession, please contact the office / Fr. This is by appointment only. All covid safety protocols will be adhered to.
Baptism is taking place. Please contact the office to schedule a preparation meeting with Fr Mark.
WEEKENDS
St Ignatius – Saturday evening 05:00 pm and Sunday morning 10:30 am
St Bernard – Sunday morning 09:00 am and evening 6:00 pm
WEEKDAYS
St Ignatius – Wed 09:00 am
St Bernard – Tues 09:00 am & Thur 05:00 pm & Fri 09:00 am
CONFESSIONS
By Appointment only.
Please contact the office or phone Fr Mark to schedule.
Mass Times last updated on the 15th of May, 2022
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