Author: Andrew Bevan

We joyfully invite you to celebrate the Nativity of Our Lord with us this Christmas season. 📅 Tuesday, 9 Dec✝️ Penitential Service – 6pm 📅 Wednesday, 24 Dec – Christmas Eve🎶 Carols – 5:30pm → Vigil Mass – 6pm🎶 Carols – 10pm → Midnight Mass – 10:30pm 📅 Thursday, 25 Dec – Christmas Day🎁 Morning Mass – 8am 📅 Friday, 26 Dec✝️ Mass – 9am 📅 Thursday, 1 Jan – New Year’s Day🙌 Mass – 9am As we gather to celebrate the birth of Christ, let us rejoice in the words of the angels: “Glory to God in the…

On 30 November 2025, Our Lady of Mercy Parish gathered to bid farewell to our beloved Parish Priest, Fr Julius, who has served our community faithfully for the past nine years. During his time with us, Fr Julius has been a shepherd of faith, guiding our parish family with compassion, wisdom, and dedication. His ministry has touched countless lives through his preaching, pastoral care, and presence in our parish life. Now, as he returns to Nigeria, he will be allocated his next assignment. While we are saddened to see him go, we rejoice in the knowledge that he will…

All teens from Grades 10–12 (in 2026) who have not yet received the Sacrament of Confirmation, and wish to be Confirmed in 2026, are invited to register with the Parish Office. 📌 Registration Deadline: End of September 2025For more details and to collect registration forms, please contact the Parish Office. Dorothy at info@kloofcatholic.org.za or 031 764 0101.

What a joyful day! Our Family Nature Trail Walk was a wonderful success, with fun and laughter shared by all. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated cakes, food, water, and gifts, as well as to those who helped, supported, and joined in the day’s activities. Your kindness made it all possible. We extend a special word of thanks to the Kloof Tennis Club, and to Carolyn and Olivia for their generous support. 🙏 All proceeds from the event will go towards the re-tarring of our parish car park, ensuring a safe and welcoming space for our community….

Today, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Kloof, joyfully celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation with Bishop Elias Kwenzakufani Zondi, Auxiliary Bishop, and our Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Mark Nelson Jande, OSA. A total of 14 young parishioners were sealed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit, affirming their faith and commitment to Christ. We congratulate each of them and pray that they continue to grow in faith, guided by the Holy Spirit, and remain steadfast in living out their Catholic mission. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not…