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Plastow 3 7Lay Leaders ADAD Telephone (011) 402 6400 • www.catholicjhb.org.za OCTOBER 2015 ‘A church is a place where we receive blessings, peace and our dignity Teaching Catholic values Masolenyana visitors in their – see page 9 eye-catching uniform. as Christians’ – Archbishop Buti It took 15 years to realise this dream WARNING New church in Evaton t has come to the attention of the West ext 11. IChancery that a bogus letter of collection is being circulated amongst Catholics. The letter claims to be from Frs Peter, B, Steven Ron and Sis Sandra Mils. It gives cell phone numbers and banking details. The letters says they are trying to help victims of xenophobia by raising funds to “help relocate these Archbishop Buti Tlhagale prepares to bless families from Malawi, Congolese (SIC), the foundation stone before entering the The interior view church. Next to him is Fr Mbulelo. Mozambique and Somalia to return to their home country. of the new St Anthony The letterhead states “Catholic Church Saratoga, Johannesburg, of Padua, Evaton Ext 11 body and blood of Christ at the altar. Saratoga Cathedral.” Blessings were also bestowed on Fr Duncan Tsoke, Vicar General of the Archdiocese said that Archbishop Buti Tlhagale the confessionals, the baptismal font under no circumstances should money be paid into this account as it begins proceedings with a and the ambo. After the Litany of does not belong to the Catholic Church. prayer in the church yard Saints was beautifully presented by the parish’s combined choir, the He further said that the listed priests and sister do not exist. with Fr Mbulelo Sikotoyi in attendance. Archbishop anointed the altar and the inside walls before incensing them. The candles of the altar were lit, a white cloth placed on the altar new Catholic church and the decorations were positioned in Evaton West before it. Instead of a crucifix on the Extension 11 was inside front wall behind the altar, a officially opened on portrait of a risen Jesus completes Saturday, 5 September. A the immaculate interior design. The The new church, St Anthony main contributors to the establish- of Padua, which has a capacity ment include the parishes from the of about 500 people, is a far cry Having anointed the altar with Chrism oil, Arch- bishop Buti Tlhagale administers the incense. Archdiocese of Santiago in Chile from the smaller building Looking on from right is Fr. Mbulelo, Deacon where Fr Lorenzini comes from and which was situated in Phase Mokoena and parish priest Fr Lorenzini. the Archdiocese of Johannesburg. Four, Evaton that could accom- Apart from funds raised by the modated only 100 congregants, Delivering the sermon, the parish, other financial contributions according to parish priest, Fr Sergio Archbishop said the holy water that came from parishes of Eldorado Park, Lorenzini. The parish is named after he sprinkled inside and outside the Bryanston, Victory Park, the Maronite St Anthony, the patron of travellers, church was the same water that Community, North Riding, Malvern, A dream come true the poor and pregnant women. parishioners are baptised with, Nigel and Evaton Small Farms. Archbishop Buti Tlhagale which is a sign that they die with The overwhelmed Fr Lorenzini ight ladies from the parish of from the Eastern deanery graced officiated at the opening. After the our Lord Jesus Christ and arise with thanked Archbishop Buti, Fr Duncan Our Lady of Loreto, Kempton this occasion, making it very special unveiling of the plaque, His Grace Him. He said that, as a church, we and all other priests who graced the Park were admitted to the for the parish and the Sodality of blessed and sprinkled holy water on are brought together by the blood E ceremony. He also thanked all who Sodality of St Anne in a very St Anne. it, after which the inscription was of Jesus, adding that the church is donated and contributed to the moving ceremony at the Cathedral A beautiful banner was unveiled read, the ribbon was cut and the where we receive blessings, peace building of the church. on 2 August by Archbishop Buti before the new members were three-time, knock-on-the-door and our dignity as Christians. PPC chairperson Issac Molefe, Tlhagale. presented with their medals. ritual was performed, marking the He said that the blessing of the thanking all sodalities of the church The inauguration of the new The formation of this sodality is a official opening of the church. foundation stone outside is an and parishes that contributed, said members took place during the dream-come-true for founder The Vicar General, Fr Duncan indication that the church is built the 15 years it took to realise their Sunday celebratory Mass for member Ma Mashaba and her Tsoke was also present together on Jesus Christ Himself and the dream was worth waiting for. Lunch Women’s Day in their home parish. with Frs Lucas Bambezela, apostles. The Archbishop encour- assistant Imelda Tsosane. was served after mass amidst a The Archdiocesan President of Simphiwe Kheswa, Keith Gordon- aged the congregants to go to Berniece Eales torrential downpour. the Sodality and representatives Davis, Mbulelo Sikotoyi, Ibercio confession to renew their faith and Abel Dlamini Rojas and Deacon Mokoena. thereafter enjoy their share of the

October 2015 [email protected] Volume 30 No 6 1 Pope’s Intentions: October General. That human trafficking, the modern CONFIRMATIONS form of slavery, may be eradicated. Patronal Feasts in October Missionary. That with a missionary spirit the 1st St Thérèse, Alberton (1948); Edenvale (1938); Zondi Christian communities of Asia may announce 2nd Holy Angels, Bez Valley(1914) the Gospel to those who are still awaiting it. 4th St Francis of Assisi, Reiger Park (1965); Rust Ter Vaal (1968); Vanderbijlpark (1960); Yeoville (1913). CONFIRMATIONS 7th Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, Krugersdorp (1891); The Holy Rosary, Phiri (1969) His Grace, Archbishop Buti Tlhagale will administer the 16th St Margaret, Diepkloof (1964) Sacrament of Confirmation to young people of the following Holy Rosary parishes in October. Pray for them. Zinhle Nkosi being Fri 2 18:00 Blessed Sacrament Malvern Holy Rosary High’s grade 11 Catholic pupils received the Sacrament of Confirmation confirmed by Arch- Sat 3 17:00 St Martin de Porres Orlando West on Saturday, 12 September at St Theresé Church in Edenvale. Seen here are (back): Zondi bishop Buti Tlhagale at Sun 4 09:00 Holy Rosary Phiri Kelsey Maskell, Kalaba Kambafwile, Ivana Siciliano, Cassidy Bessa, Karin Lee, St Theresa, Zondi. Fri 9 18:30 St Paul of the Apostle Eden Park Phetheho Manzi, Mrs Sharon Meyer (HOD: Religion), Keegan Hunt, Kaitlin Hunt, Sat 10 14:00 St Patrick La Rochelle Giulia Lencioni, Ashleigh Sun 11 08:30 St Paul’s Tsakane Archbishop Buti Tlhagale McCurrach, Michela Fri 16 18:00 St Margaret Diepkloof administered the Sacrament Giuricich. 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2 Volume 30 No6 [email protected] October 2015 User-friendly Report back The group that visited the miners in Marikana. uring the month of August Eucharistic Adoration the Department of Pastoral DCare for Migrants and Refugees was very busy. Father Thomas Plastow S.J. Below: Gathering information at the Answers Liturgy Questions workshop at the Cathedral

his month’s question asks a small monstrance or lunette had for details about the rules been placed for this purpose. Corruption Watch spoke on an anti- around adoration of the corruption Campaign – ‘Project T Our parish tabernacle is Lokisa.’ The network organisers Blessed Sacrament outside of Mass. partitioned and has doors on two called the event a “huge success” At Rivonia Parish we are fortunate sides. The ciborium is retrieved saying the information provided to have the facility of a Chapel of from the side facing the altar, while was rich and engaging. Adoration. Periodically discussions the door facing the adoration From 21 to 30 August, Bishop Between 4 and 5 August, in seekers at the Cathedral, from are raised regarding liturgical rules chapel exposes the lunette without Adriano Langa and Sr Marines Musina, Limpopo, we joined the different communities for a governing the reverent safe keeping allowing access to the ciborium. Biasibetti from Comissao Episcopal Southern Africa Network against workshop entitled: “Information/ of the Blessed Sacrament, but we para Migrantes, Refugiados e Tabernacles of this type are Trafficking and Abuse of Children Integration Workshop with have not found references regarding Deslocados from Mozambique, as especially designed for the use you for a workshop for the validation of Refugees and Asylum Seekers”. The who is permitted to unlock the well as our department met the describe. In some enclosed a “Children on the Move” study. The event was organised in partnership migrant miners in Marikana to tabernacle. Is it liturgically correct convents, a double-sided tabernacle event was organised with the with the Consortium for Refugees celebrate their faith in their own for parishioners who arrive for is set into the wall between the support of the Destination and Migrants in South Africa, the language and to share their histor- worship in the Chapel to take the public sanctuary and the nuns’ Unknown project from Terre de Jesuit Refugee Service, the UN ies and challenges. Their faith and key, open the tabernacle and lock it chapel so that it may be used in Hommes – International Federa- Refugee Agency in South Africa, experiences of life impressed us all. again when they leave? tion, OAK Foundation and Terre des the Coordinating Body of Refugee two different ways. This is often a Their challenge is living far from Hommes Hilfe fur Kinder in Not. & Migrant Communities, the Consecrated Hosts were first better option than having two their families, not seeing their own The participants were from ProBono.Org and ourselves. Various children grow, yet recognising the reserved so that they might be tabernacles in the same building. different organisations from South topics were covered by the available for the sick and dying. Tabernacles have even been made need to be here to find economic Africa, Zimbabwe and Mozam- workshop’s speakers including: support for themselves. Migrants Once this practice had become with a built-in lunette. On one side bique. Two days of study and “The Refugee Convention and its are the missionary church that common, the reserved Sacrament the door opens to reveal a screen reflection helped us to better Protocols and what is required as a trusts in Jesus Christ and which became a focus for devotional with a little window into which the understand the situation of claim for Protection in South gives them hope to work every day prayer outside of Mass time. It Host is mounted. This window can unaccompanied children on the Africa,” the Department of Home th facing dangers. They were all wasn’t until the 16 century that only be opened from the rear door move. For the most part these Affairs spoke about asylum happy to receive our Pastoral Care tabernacles were routinely placed which has a separate lock, so the children remain invisible and processes at the refugee reception committee from both countries. on the main altar of the parish Blessed Sacrament remains quite ignored. offices and another presentation On 20 August, we hosted more covered legal services for refugees. Sr Maria De Lurdes Lodi Rissini – church. We have now reverted to secure. Head of the Department of Pastoral the more ancient practice reserving Security is obviously a major than 600 refugees and asylum Social assistance was offered. Care for Migrants and Refugees the Sacrament away from the altar. concern, but another must be Continuous adoration of our Lord reverence. Is it fitting for the Christian family and the Church,” in the Blessed Sacrament has tabernacle to be opened and closed Catechetics’ Formation with Sr Kathleen Mitchell. become popular in the past decade. several times a day? When we “Luke 24: 13-25 (The Journey to Several parishes have special lived in a time of greater security, and Creativity Day Emmaus), John 4: 1-42 (The chapels designed for this purpose churches remained unlocked Samaritan Woman) and Mark 10: and have fixed times in which during the day and Catholics were have a personal relationship with 13-16 (The Little Children and members of the faithful are able to encouraged to spend quarter of an God. It is important that catechists Jesus) – these three scriptural pray before the exposed Host. hour before the (closed) tabernacle. develop their spiritual lives and passages give us a beautiful image The Roman directives: “Euchar- Whether the tabernacle door is learn more about the faith they of what the RCIA process is about,” istic Worship Outside Mass” were open or closed, we are entering teach. An array of material on faith said Sr Kathleen. “Because of their published in 1973. These make into the same Real Presence of was on sale. encounter with Jesus, their lives are provision for the reception of Holy Christ. Book exhibition and sales “One of the key elements of a changed and they enter into Communion outside Mass and for successful catechist is organising discipleship.” Is it permitted to sanction parish- Over 320 catechists attended the the exposition of the Blessed and planning exciting lessons for Annastacia stressed that all ioners to reverently open and close annual Formation and Creativity both kids and adults,” she said. Sacrament either with or without processes of RCIA be observed and the tabernacle for adoration as Day organised by the Catechetics Catechists should help their benediction. A lay minister may celebrated, and that the parish and when they elect to pray? department on 22 August at the students recognise that faith is community journey with candi- expose the Blessed Sacrament in Cathedral. The programme began meant to be lived out on a daily dates and not just see it as the the monstrance or in the ciborium. There may be some danger in with Mass celebrated by Fr Peter basis,” said Sandra. She suggested sponsors’ responsibility. Collection This means that he or she removes allowing, for want of a better Doherty who was assisted by that young candidates get used to taken up during Mass was donated expression, “exposition on the vessel from the tabernacle and Deacon Errol Scott. Reverend Scott making a difference by physically to Radio Veritas. places it on the altar. After a fixed demand.” We don’t want to was the main guest speaker. The doing something, like helping to Cathecists’ head of department, period of adoration, the lay minister privatise adoration, but this could theme was, “Church our Home, clean the church, visit an old age Sr Tarsycja Groblica ZSJM lead replaces the host in the tabernacle happen if a person chose only to Home our Church. The Christian homes, the poor and the lonely. everybody in song, as well as in without any blessing over the go to the chapel at times when he family as a domestic church.” “Catechesis and liturgy are Pope Francis’ prayer to the holy people. During the exposition it is or she would be alone. In a small With over 13 speakers in the interlinked because, through family. Lerato Mohone advisable to have at least a short community, in which all could be line-up, catechists were spoilt for catechesis, candidates learn and scripture reading, even when most trusted, one might allow members choice. through liturgy, they of the time will be spent in silent to open the door of a specially West Deanery Catechetics practise and celebrate contemplation. designed tabernacle, but how coordinator, Sandra Petronio what they have learned,” All these directives seem to would you control this in a large presented “Interesting lessons using said Annastacia Mphuthi presuppose that these devotions parish? Perhaps, for the security of effective planning and sharing our from the Liturgy depart- will be done by a group of the the Blessed Sacrament and for the Catholic faith.” Being a catechist is ment who co-presented faithful gathering together. There is people who come to adore, it a commitment to leading people to “The RCIA within the no mention of parishioners access- would be better to have fixed times ing the tabernacle individually, so I for exposition during which several suspect that now we are seeing the people come together. Then a emergence of something new which commissioned minister would has developed as follows: expose the Blessed Sacrament as A parish wished to have daily he or she has been trained to do. Eucharistic adoration; It was not possible to ensure that Do you have a question someone would be present at all about the Liturgy? Join us as a sister and bring times; You are welcome to send healing and joy to our world Since it is not permitted to questions directly to Fr Plastow: expose the Blessed Sacrament in an • PO Box 46876, Glosderry, 7702 The Missionary Sisters empty church, another provi-sion • e-mail of the Assumption had to be made; [email protected] Sr Carmel Those who had signed up for • fax 011 402-6406 082 543 9778 regular adoration began opening [email protected] and closing the tabernacle in which MSA1101b

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Letters to the Editor WAYS INTO PRAYER on the meaning of the word, image or phrase in my own life. Why did God draw my attention Radio Veritas must be rescued to this image? What is it in my My favourite favourite life that resonates with needing he heartfelt appeals from Father Emil of Radio Veritas warrants Frances Correia of the Jesuit Institute-South ‘to shelter in Lord.’ (Psalm 96). Tserious consideration. Africa, explores Ignatian Spirituality. The financial plight of Radio Veritas, the only Catholic radio station I talk heart to heart with the Lord in our country is, and merits, serious country-wide funding to rescue hen I am battling to this regard; I am invited to choose about how I feel. It is important it from what could potentially become a sinking ship. sense God in my life my ‘favourite favourite’. I sit to remember that this style of The outreach to Catholics of diverse cultures and languages is an I often find myself with a text and read it reflectively, prayer is intimate. This is not enormous undertaking requiring the assistance of committed W bible study, I am not thinking in returning to Lectio Divina. This listening out for the word, phrase or professionals such as advertising, electronics and programme ancient way of praying using the image that grabs me. general about what God is saying compilers staff. scriptures has been practiced in Then I ponder my choice. Today to other people, I am having a Finally, the continued existence of our own radio station depends the church for almost two millenia. God says to me ‘I have called you moment of intimacy noticing on the committed financial support of all who enjoy and appreciate what the Lord is saying directly this invaluable Catholic service. It is in some ways an incredibly by name’ (Isaiah 43) as much as he simple way to pray and yet one that may have done to Isaiah hundreds to me through the scripture. Lois Lotter can have profound consequences. of years ago. The prayers of the Finally with God I remember Lectio Divina is founded firstly on psalms remain as young and as the experience, I talk as if to a Thanks for ADNews the deep truth that the scriptures fresh as if they had been written close friend about how it felt, just as I may describe to my friend the Greetings and blessings today. Thank you for the ADNews sent to are a privileged place to encounter right now. I too can pray in my own delight of eating the chocolate, me by post. As always, it is full of good and informative news ... and God, meaning we are more open distress, ‘I cry aloud to the God, and in the re-telling know it even much to share with some of our communities. to encountering God there than in that he may hear me’ (Psalm 77) with for instance watching televisions. as much fervour as did the psalmist. more. I remember my thoughts Fr Gerald Gostling, Newcastle, Dundee Diocese Secondly this way of praying In this style of prayer it is not and feelings with God and notice pre-supposes that the Holy Spirit knowledge that satisfies, but to sit where I feel called to ponder even is alive and active right now. and savour the word of God. I may deeper. I may find myself being Marriage Retreat In praying Lectio Divina I am be drawn to sitting with a particular drawn at this point into an interior allowing myself to hear God word ‘Speak’ (Numbers 15:2) or an silence, just sitting with the Lord, in October speaking to me about my life image, for example, ‘The Lord is basking in God’s presence. through the scriptures. my rock’ (Psalm 18:2) or a phrase, This month I invite you to try Theme: Marriage; Unique for a Reason Margaret Silf uses a lovely image ‘Love one another as I have loved out praying with Lectio Divina, for getting into this way of prayer, you’ (John 15:12). Just as when I or returning to praying with it. It he Holy Father points us to for others abide. As a family, she says it is as if God is spreading am eating chocolate, I want to take may help to begin with one of the St Paul who shows us that foster awareness of the needs of out a whole array of chocolates time to savour God’s word letting it psalms (perhaps taken from the Tprayer is “full of people” in those around you – at work, at in front of us and inviting me to speak deeply to my heart. Sunday reading). Read it with an its concerns. Paul tells the Philip- school, in the neighbourhood – choose which ever one I want the I ponder what God is saying open heart and then pray on what pians, “I constantly pray with you and around the world. Come most. The tag line of Quality Street to me today through the Holy God is saying to you today? in every one of my prayers for all together to pray for them, holding chocolates really appeals to me in Scripture. I meditate, that is think of you…because I hold you in my them in your heart, as St Paul did. heart” (Phil 1:4, 7). Then be sure to discuss the ways God, therefore all married couples Authentic intercessory prayer is in which you notice God working. Marriage is not a must invite God in their lives to marked by an attitude of This is a wonderful way to unite become their leader and guide attentiveness and gratitude that as a family for Christ, to turn 50/50 venture especially in trying times. recognises God’s work in the lives towards others, and to become We often ask couples preparing of others. ever more aware of God’s o be or not to be committed in doubt the leadership in their to get married the question, While intercession can often be constant, loving presence. Tyour marriage – that is the family, the channels of communi- “When there is a storm in your misunderstood as “suspicious, The Archdiocese of Johannes- question. We are seeing an cation are clear from day one. relationship, who do you call or increasing number of marriages Love and respect these are the negative and despairing,” Pope burg’s Family Life Apostolate talk to for advice?” The answers and families falling apart, and we two pillars of a good and lasting Francis teaches instead that “when Department invites all married we get vary from friends and must ask the question why? We marriage. We are often asked by evangelisers rise from prayer, their couples to a marriage retreat family members and seldom do are involved in preparation of couples whose responsibility is to hearts are more open; freed from they call on God. We then remind on 24 October at 10am at the couples for marriage in our parish, love and whose is it to respect? self-absorption, desirous of doing them of the apostles in the boat parish of The Resurrection in the Church of the Resurrection in The answer to that question is that good and sharing their lives with with Jesus. Suddenly there was a Bryanston. Bryanston. In our engagement and both the man and the woman must others.” Because Jesus Christ is For more information, terrible storm and they woke Him discussion with couples, we find love and respect each other. The up and He rebuked the storm. 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4 Volume 30 No6 [email protected] October 2015 BIBLE SUNDAY Fr Duncan blessing to this place. Even when feeling Blessing of the the tabernacle down, come and spend time in the Parishioners presence of Christ in the blessed of St Michael, new tabernacle sacrament. It heals. We need to give Meadowlands special mass was held on thanks for we have a new on Bible 3 September to bless the tabernacle,” he said. Sunday as they tabernacle at Holy Cross, Fr Duncan closed his homily with read the word. A Zola after it was desecrated in July. a prayer to Jesus in the tabernacle, The main celebrant and repre- which was blessed after Holy Com- senting Archbishop Buti Tlhagale munion by Fr Duncan. The choir was the Vicar General, Fr Duncan sang the Tartum Ergo and every- ible Sunday celebrates the the Bible alive for future Tsoke. Parish priest, Fr Malesela body knelt in reverence. The taber- joy of encountering Jesus generations. Let’s pass it on and Dikgale and Fr Ibercio Rojas MCCJ come to mass, shows lack of nacle lamp, symbolising Christ’s Christ through the ensure that our children fall in concelebrated, assisted by Rever- respect. If your aim is to be the presence in the tabernacle, was lit. B love with the scripture from a end Ernest Madondo. centre of attention, you are taking Fr Malesela said “Thank you, scriptures and through the sharing people’s focus away from God to Fr Tsoke for saying mass. On the of the word and experience. It is very young age. It is, after all, the “Today’s readings, especially the Gospel (Luke 5: 1 - 11), say we should yourself. If your spirit is unsettled, morning we realised that the parents’ responsibility to be first- somehow troubling that Catholic- not be afraid. Thus, we should not ask for help. tabernacle was desecrated, we ism is seen as a religion that hand catechists. be afraid in our journey of faith. “How do you contribute in the were deeply hurt. We questioned doesn’t have an encounter with Get your church to join other However, it pains me that our church? Do I take care of my what was going on with our lives, Christ through scripture. Most of parishes throughout the churches are under attack. We are parish? When I see a broken chair, our faith. They haven’t won the us have no time to read the Bible Archdiocese in celebrating the easy targets,” said Fr Tsoke. “We call do I say it’s none of my business? fight with us. We are going to arm – this much is evident in our Bible and having the freedom to ourselves Christians, but what we What happened here should teach ourselves with our spiritual us to be responsible. This is your weapons. St Theresa, who was communities. pass on its message. For more normally do is lip service. We come to church with agendas contrary to church. You need to own, love and going through their own pain of info contact the Bible Foundation The value of the Bible lies in God’s will. Sometimes we should protect it because priests are not losing the statue of the blessed its use. Let’s keep the message of on [email protected] look within. The person who stationed in one parish forever. virgin Mary prayed with us. I would “Unfortunately, people who also like to thank everybody for Lebo WA Majahe vandalised the church is probably someone who came with their own vandalise churches end up being your prayers, support and words of agenda,” he continued. mentally unstable. Whatever we do encouragement. Jesus Christ is with Fr Philip Miller used “What breaks my heart is that we in the dark, will catch up with us us. Let us draw nearer to him, Bible Sunday as the have lost our faith. We do not know one day. through mass, adoration and day for installation how to conduct ourselves in “This space is sacred. Bring praying without ceasing” he said. of proclaimers of the church. Our dress code, when we problems you are unable to solve word at Our Lady of Lerato Mohone Peace, Roodepoort. “The body, mind and spirit Photo: Gracian Sibanda are connected. The health of Promoting good health any one of these elements seems to affect the health of amongst men The Catholic Good Newletter the others”. Spreading the good news from the Far East Rand to beyond … Inspired by the afternoon show at Radio Veritas gospel message to every first Monday of the month OLP Men’s go to the ends of to report on the happenings of the Forum at the world to pro- Far East Rand and on the content their health claim the good news (Mark 16:15), of the publication. awareness day the Catholic Good News (a monthly Mostly we aim to unify all listening to publication) aims to do just that. parishes in all the deaneries by speeches Oupa Mpye (left) introducing The newsletter was established in publishing stories and events we Musa Moagi from the Society for November 2013 with the name partake in at deanery levels. We ur Lady of Peace, Kagiso II, Specific areas of attention during Families Health. Daveyton Catholic News, and now also cover social and career issues, recently hosted a Men’s Health this seminar were: reaches more than 500 readers. especially related to the Pope’s O doctors from in and around Kagiso Awareness Day on Saturday, Early Ejaculation and Erectile and elsewhere in Gauteng, empha- The biggest milestone is that the intentions during a particular 15 August, targeting males from dysfunction by Dr Solly Motlanthe; newsletter has, since June this year, month. sised that good eating habits around the West Rand Deanery to Medical Male Circumcision and include a balanced diet, drinking expanded its distribution to other For more information on how to highlight an essential component Prostate Cancer by Dr Mike get hold of the newsletter, contact water, fruit in every meal and glass parishes within the Far East Rand. of our Spiritual Life as Christians. Maanwane; of milk every day, as well as cutting Kati Dijane on kati.dijane@ The publication’s founding On this wellness seminar, medical High Blood Pressure and down on intake of salt which has a editor, Kati Dijane, has managed yahoo.com or ecatholicgoodnews experts shared up-to-date Cholesterol by the executive director bad effect on health. They also to get a slot on the Soft Options @yahoo.com Kati Dijane knowledge and in-depth practical of the South African Men’s Action spoke about the importance of tips about healthy living. The idea Group, Setjhaba Ranthanko and exercising and cutting down on of the seminar was conceived to Sugar Diabetes and HIV/AIDS by a create awareness about health and medical practitioner from Society smoking and alcohol. how to practically approach health for Families Health, Musa Moagi Mothusi Mogari (Executive and prevent illnesses. The presenters, who are eminent Committee Member of BoNtate at OLP)

October 2015 [email protected] Volume 30 No 6 5 New undergraduate degrees Parents teach the at St Augustine children at Sacred Celebrating St Augustine. Heart College - A cocktail party was held to mark the feast of St Augus- Mindworks 2015 tine. Seen sharing a wise- ince the mid-1980s, parents at crack were, from left, Prof New appointments at Sacred Heart College have Sr Edith Raidt, Founder Presi- S taken over the primary school for dent; Prof Nicholas Rowe, Holy Rosary the last week of the second term Academic Dean and Prof every other year. For four fun-filled Garth Abraham, President The Holy Rosary School’s Board of Governors has announced the days, the children have had the and CEO. Prof Abraham took permanent appointment of Jacinta Lucas as Head of School, Belinda wonderful experience of learning on the leadership role at Damhuis as Principal of the High School, and Mrs Hilary Gray as from their own parents. Mindworks St Augustine College on is focused on drawing on the wide 1 August. Principal of the Primary School. variety of skills and talents in the Garth was an associate Seen here are Julia Morgan – Chairperson of the Board of parent body. Parents take leave of professor of law at the Governors, Sr Lorna - Regional Leader and member of the board, their normal jobs for a week and t Augustine College, the School of Law at the University of Jacinta Lucas (Head of School), Hilary Gray – Principal of the Primary come into the classroom to teach. the Witwatersrand where he also Catholic university of School, and Belinda Damhuis – Principal of the High School. For many of us (parents that is), obtained an LLM, following an LLB South Africa, will offer two this is a real eye opener in terms of S at the University of Cape Town. He undergraduate degrees in 2016, a how intense keeping 30 small attained an MA in history at Natal children engaged, quiet and BA and BTh. University. A visit to learning can be! The BA is a Liberal Arts degree He is a qualified attorney of the This year, we chose the theme with English, History, Philosophy, High Court of South Africa and Ngome ‘Renew’ for our Mindworks Politics and Psychology; and a practiced law in Johannesburg. Some Holy Rosary School girls programme. This was part of our strong numeracy component with Garth’s areas of particular aca- ventured to Vryheid, KwaZulu- response, as a Catholic school, to demic interest and expertise are in Natal during their August an emphasis on academic the Pope’s new encyclical, ‘Laudato public international law and juris- school holidays for a time of development and research skills. Si: Caring for our Common Home’. prudence. As an employee of the prayer and spiritual reflection Students will be prepared for the From transforming trash into toys, International Committee of the Red on the Ngome Pilgrimage – to making sun ovens, the children ‘world-of-work’ particularly for Cross, he travelled widely in Africa ‘the place of miracles.’ explored a variety of ways of living careers in education, politics and and networked with African univer- Seen here are some of the group: Kalaba Kambafwile, Kayla Erasmus, more sustainably. government, media and sities and other institutions includ- Kathryn Bennett, Monique de Bastos, Erin Meyer, Sinéad Meyer, Cailyn Parents with a more scientific communication. ing the Southern African Develop- Boake, Tlhologelo Mohlala, with Anastacia Meyer in front. and philosophical outlook on life With a solid philosophical ment Community, the Pan African offered kitchen science experi- Parliament and NEPAD. foundation, the BTh degree ments and games of logic to the Garth is a student himself, cur- Dealing addresses all of the principle children. Other parents, who were rently completing his PhD through concerns of Theology: Scripture, with anxiety more artistic, ran workshops in the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Church History, Philosophy, drama, dance, drumming and Belgium. Garth and his wife Caro- in children singing the blues! A highlight for Systematic Theology, Christian line de Pelet Abraham have three here was a pleasing all was learning Dr Seuss’s ‘Fox in Ethics, and Pastoral Studies and children. He is parishioner of St turnout at the Catholic Sox,’ a tongue-twisting poem, aims to incorporate the Charles, Victory Park. T which the whole school mimed. contributions of faith, reason and School’s PrePrimary School We could not have thought human experience. meeting. Sacred Heart College’s fying different types of anxiety St Augustine is well-equipped about the environment without Professor Raphael de Kadt, an experienced social worker, Marie and gave participants tools to with all necessary IT facilities. animals and had amazing experienced academic and Grobler spoke on the topic of help these children cope in a Committed to the values of the presentations from Lori Park political scientist, will administer anxiety in children. This is some- world where they are faced with Sanctuary, Croc City and a simple Catholic intellectual tradition, the both degrees with expert input thing that seems to be a common hearing about the realities the workshop on ‘How to talk to dogs.’ mission of St Augustine College from permanent academics of concern at many of the schools. world without a filter. It was a Each Mindworks also does is to produce graduates who have St Augustine’s and sessional Marie discussed ways of identi- most informative afternoon. something of lasting value for the learnt ‘to think rigorously, so as lecturers. school. At the beginning of the to act rightly and to serve year, a number of old trees in our The President of St Augustine learned that we should not make humanity better.’ promises that we cannot keep. orchard were cut down. The trunks College, Professor Garth St Augustine College also Leaders should learn to sacrifice, were cut into table and chair sizes Abraham, is delighted with the offers a range of postgraduate have patience, love and the ability to and left to dry out. Then they were programme of undergraduate treated and, as one of the activities degrees, from honours to analyse a problem before imple- study. of Mindworks, the children painted doctorates in the fields of menting a decision. We were taught St Augustine prides itself on a leader can’t lead without the Lord all of them in bright colours. Now Theology, Philosophy, Education, the personal attention devoted to in his path. our playground and orchard has Applied Ethics, and Peace its students. Relatively small Leaders should not give up, no dozens of fairy-ring decorated Studies. chairs and tables for all to use. classes and high impact teaching matter what the numbers are at your “Human dignity and the parish. You are preaching to unite By the end of the week, the allows opportunity for inter- common good are at the heart of young people with God. You should children were excited and tired, action and debate, as well as Teaching leaders St Augustine’s teaching and the also finish the term of appointment and the parents had a new depth personal growth and the Four parishes attended a successful of respect for the teachers, who do work of the College,” Prof in the position undertaken to serve. development of self-confidence. retreat hosted by the Central this every day! Abraham reminded guests at the Deanery Forum Youth in August at Central Deanery Forum Youth Executive Ellen Howell feast day party. Holy Trinity, Braamfontein. For more information Sr Juliana was the guest speaker about St Augustine and its degree for the retreat. Leadership from high offerings, visit school to community was discussed. www.staugustine.co.za Sr Juliana gave us a difficult game which challenged the leaders Judy Stockill to be creative and think ahead. We

6 Volume 30 No6 [email protected] October 2015 he faithful at St Pius X, initiated into a life with Christ and Mofolo celebrated the must commune with Him. Pope Tmemorial of their patron Pius X was a humble, pious man saint on 23 August. Efforts were who was firm in the teachings of made for the elderly to be ferried Catholicism. to and from Mass, not only “Even as Pope, he taught because it is the tradition of the catechism to children because he parish community, especially on believed a good foundation in important feast days of the church, children will bring about a firm but because they have played a Anointing the elderly with oil of the sick and solid faith in adults. major role in developing the parish “He promoted lay apostolates to what it is today. and, as a result, we have a lot of “In today’s Gospel (John 6: Celebrating ministries for the laity. A priest Lay Leaders Conference a success! 60-69), we learn that Jesus is no performs his own duties according politician that he should require St Pius to his calling, however, he is also Pictured above are speakers at the laity, which comprises of followers or fans. He wants people “The common thread in the helped by lay people. If the com- the conference. Justice and Peace, Liturgy and who are willing to commit Gospel the past Sundays was the munity of St Pius X fails, it is our he sixth annual lay leader’s Evangelisation. themselves to the service of God. Eucharist. There is no greater collective responsibility,” he said. Tconference was hosted in the Speakers included Fr Sakhi “Serving Him leads us to eternal worship than the adoration and Fr Louis then anointed the North Deanery, at the Church of Mofokeng, Sr Phuthunywa Siyali, life. By virtue of baptism, we have celebration of the Eucharist. elderly with oils of the sick on Resurrection, Bryanston on Kabelo Selema, amongst others. professed our faith in the one and “Our parish patron, St Pius X their foreheads, chests and palms was an ardent lover and promoter Saturday, 29 August. The event Duncan Hyam of Renew only God. Our profession of faith to heal areas in which they may in the one true God must be of devotion to the Eucharist. was organised by the Evangeli- Africa also gave a presentation on be feeling aches. continuous, even when challenges “Before his papacy, only adults After Mass everybody was sation Department, through the the new season of Renew Africa. confront us,” said parish priest, Fr received the Holy Eucharist. treated to a special meal. leadership of Odilon Molapo and It was an informative platform Louis Ajinge CMF. Through baptism, our children are Lerato Mohone Fr Gabriel Afagbegee, their where leaders shared their Episcopal Vicar. Bishop de Groef challenges and were advised of the Bethlehem Diocese, who is accordingly about what the Daughters of St Anne’s welcomed faith and purpose. If you don’t the bishop responsible for the church requires. According to have faith, you will dance to the department at the Southern Odilon, the aim of the conference tune of the world. But with faith, African Catholic Bishops Confer- was for leaders to learn about the world will dance to your ence (SACBC) was present, with outcomes of inter-diocesan tune. Therefore, we embrace the Fr Tony Nunes, the Dean of the consultation and to learn the Stations of the Cross as the North also present. The theme for missionary aspects of the church. direction of our lives,” her said. the day was: “Go, therefore and Theo Kgapola, the vice The Catholic Women’s make disciples of all nations.” chairperson of the Archdiocesan League’s South Western Deanery The conference was well attended Pastoral Council, who is also the chairperson, Thoko Mlungwana, with just over 320 leaders present, Archdiocesan representative at encouraged them to be active including youth. There were the Council of the Laity at the members of the sodality because various speakers from the SACBC, was introduced. they are alive, not because of SACBC, from the Department of Lebo WA Majahe who the chairperson is. She Formation Life and Apostolate of advised them not to be jawbones who talk and do nothing, but to rather be backbones of the Assumption procession Spruitview sodality, church and community. our merciful Mother who never The Archdiocesan Daughters rejects us and always intercedes Frs Malesela Dikgale and Victor Ngwenya blessing the capes of St Anne’s spiritual director, on our behalf to her Son, he said. Fr Nkosinathi Nkabinde CSSp ur Lady of Fatima, Dube it makes us pompous and proud. It was a wonderful day indeed. said he is pleased that the was the host parish as Sodalities are about self-giving “e Maria ! …. ndikwenzele sodality is growing and sincerely new members of to the continuous work of Christ. ntoni na? …. Theth’ into O hopes it will not only grow in Daughters of St Anne’s, South One only dances to the tune of ndikwenzele. .. numbers, but bear bountiful West Deanery, were enrolled on Christ. We are, therefore, invited Dominic Tshabalala, fruits through its works. 29 August. PPC Vice Chairperson to dance to that tune, the tune of Lerato Mohone Fr Dikgale Malesela celebrated Renewing their vows Mass for the last time as their Members of the Holy Family Parish, spiritual director. Frs Victor Spruitview, during the procession Ngwenya, Louis Ajinge CMF and Soweto Dean, Fr Patrick Marian hymns and Rosary prayers were the order of the day as Maselwane OMI concelebrated Fr Teboho Matseke led the Holy with Deacon TJ Shomang Family congregation in procession assisting them. through the streets of Spruitview Fr Victor, in his homily said, on the feast of the Assumption of “To follow Christ is to partake in the Blessed Virgin Mary. the Stations of the Cross. Thus, A statue of our beloved Mother Members of Catholic Women’s we are committed, not interested. was carried shoulder-high by League of St Martin de Porres, members of the various parish Orlando West renewed their vows To be committed means to sodalities and group formations on 16 August. remain faithful to Christ and his which included, among others, the Pic by Pamela Tsagae teachings and imitating his Catholic Women’s League, St Anne, lifestyle. Interest has no value as Daughters of St Anne, the Sacred Heart, Legion of Mary and the Women Without Portfolio (WWP). The Men’s and Youth Forums were prominent in assisting with the marshalling along the route. The procession’s final destination was the grotto of Our Lady which Fr Teboho blessed and where he also prominently displayed a replica of the miraculous picture of the Madonna and Child - Our Lady of Perpetual Help. His homily centred primarily on this picture and how a great number of pilgrims have, over the years, travelled from afar worldwide to seek aid and found it in this miraculous icon. We are also open to receive the graces found in forwarding our spiritual needs to

October 2015 [email protected] Volume 30 No 6 7 Where Benedict Daswa’s remains are lying in a vault, at the Assumption of Mary parish, Nweli. The – a step A beatification memorial stone was covered awaiting the family to Daswa come and unveil it in a private ceremony. After the closer to canonisation ceremony that Benedict Daswa Shrine has being built, the remains will be moved permanently there. Report and photos by Lebo WA Majahe captured the attention of all shitanini, Limpopo was educator who gave heroic witness to crowded with people from far the Gospel, even to the shedding of South Africans Tand wide on the weekend of blood, from now on will be called 12 and 13 September. ‘Blessed’, ” said Amato, reading from and the world They had come to witness the what Pope Francis had written. beatification of Tshimangadzo Among the dignitaries who attended Benedict Daswa, who was bludge- the beatification were Deputy oned to death for resisting witch- President, Cyril Ramaphosa and the craft on 2 February 1990. The Minister of Water and Sanitation, program started on Saturday night Nomvula Mokonyane, Mosioa with praise and worship, a moving Lekota, together with Venda King, homily given by Fr Karabo Baloyi on Toni Mphephu Ramabulana, and martyrdom, adoration and bene- local chiefs, amongst others. Above: Cardinal Amato diction led by Fr Nhlanhla Xingange. Ramaphosa reminded South walks into the venue of Bishop Victor Phalana of the Klerks- Africans to commit themselves to a the beatification in dorp Diocese also led the attend- better life for all; which means that Tshitanini and every- ants with prayers for healing. we should not be attacking those body welcomes him The beatification means that who we do not agree with, he said. with cheers. Daswa is the first South African Daswa’s 91 year old mother, martyr, our own local saint! Inquiries Thidziambi Ida Daswa, siblings and still have to be made and miracles children were all present. Right: The delighted crowd during the “Gloria’. will have to be proven as In her remarks when we visited Cardinal Amato, a representative of “mysterious works of the Lord” her home, Ida prayed for us and Pope Francis at the beatification mass. before he is canonized as a stated that she thanks the Catholic universal saint. His martyrdom Church for giving her son such an Below: Archbishop Brislin, Chairperson means that we can ask him to honour. She said that the beatifica- of the SACBC, reading a message for intercede for us, that new churches tions meant that Benedict has risen Cardinal Amato. can be named after him and that his from the dead. Mackson Daswa, name will be included on the brother to Bl Daswa, at a media litanies. Mass on the actual beatifi- briefing before the event, explained cation day was beautiful, with that his brother was a very reliable various choirs from the Tzaneen man whom his family and most Above: Minister of Water Diocese leading the liturgy. About relatives were entirely dependent Affairs and Sanitation, 35 000 people and more than 2 000 on. During the offertory procession, Above: Some of our Johannesburg Archdiocese Nomvula Mokonyane stand- priests attended the auspicious Daswa’s children brought forward priests who were present. ing behind Ida, mother of event, including most of the the gifts, accompanied by Acolytes, A view of the altar… Bl Benedict Daswa. bishops working under the SACBC. and Rev Deacon John-Paul Mathe- Cardinal Angelo Amato, a repre- bula of the Pretoria Archdiocese sentative of Pope Francis from the holding the reliquary. A horn was Vatican was the principal celebrant. blown at intervals during the mass The rite of the beatification began by a member of the Lemba tribe, when Bishop Joao Rodrigues and commonly known as the ‘black Jews’ Bishop Emeritus Hugh Slattery, – a tribe which Benedict belonged. together with the Postulator and This beatification will affirm the Vice- Postulator, came before His Catholic faith, especially in Limpopo, Eminence Angelo Amato and asked where just a small number of the him to proceed in beatifying the population are Catholic. Lufuno Venerable Servant of God, Daswa, the eldest son, who is no Tshimangadzo Benedict Daswa. longer Catholic, but is a minister at After the biography of Daswa was the Church of Christ, said he thinks read, the Cardinal Prefect that his father’s beatification will introduced the Apostolic Letter, contribute to the revitalisation of the which he read inscribing the people’s faith and will encourage Venerable Servant of God among them to hold firm in the face of the the number of the Blessed. The difficulties that they must face in The reliquary … Apostolic Letter was read in Latin their daily lives. Above right: Archbishop Buti and English. ”With our apostolic “For me, it gives me a challenge to snapped taking pictures dur- authority, we grant that the stay firm and true to the values I ing the beatification mass. venerable servant of God, believe in,” he added. Pic Mlungisi Mabe The Blessed Benedict Daswa feast Tshimangadzo Samuel Benedict Right: Fr Smilo Mngadi, day will be celebrated every year on Daswa, layman and family man, spokesperson of the SACBC, the first day of February. martyr, zealous catechist, all-round presenting gifts to Cardinal Amato for him and Pope Francis.

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8 Volume 30 No6 [email protected] October 2015 Masolenyana, in the in and out during Orange Farm parish, Teaching Mass, we teach them visited its branches in a how important to recruitment move on remain focused, 12 Pit-stops 23 August at the Catholic listening and following Blessed Gerard branch the process from the launched in Vaal deanery. values beginning to the end. Clarinah Makiba is This was echoed by n 5 September, Debbie the leader of those from St Louis, a Maria Gorrete Nzvimbo from Widdows and Nick Kok parish branch of the Orange Farm Blessed Gerard. Olaunched 12Pit-stops at cluster. It is a sodality like any other, Parents of Blessed Gerard should St John the Apostle, Florida Park. but is for children, girls and boys encourage their children to join They gave a presentation to between the ages of six and 15. since there are no members from parents on what the programme is “It’s very important for kids to this branch. Blessed Gerard used to about and what children who Cathca regional meeting work for God from an early age. We have a strong and committed attend their sessions will be doing. teach them Catholic prayers and Masolenyana, but they advanced Much like racing pit-stops, the egional representatives of • To continue to strengthen and songs and we give them a platform to another stage as they grew programme creates a safe space Catholic Health Care develop home-and-community- showing them Catholic values,” she older. where young people can have Association (Cathca) from based care aligned to government said. Some of them are now the R She gave an example of baby cornerstones of the church choir. conversations about their journey South Africa, Zimbabwe, Malawi, health care objectives in SA, Jesus who was lost and found in a Others are being trained to be on the road of life. It aims to create Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia, Botswana, and Swaziland; Botswana and Zambia met at the • To deepen the partnership with temple listening and questioning proclaimers, said Nzvimbo. She an environment to explore ideas the teachers of the law in the asked local parents to support her and share stories while learning Kononia Centre in Johannesburg government – and other key for a regional network workshop stakeholders in regard to our temple. in every activity. about God’s ultimate roadmap and “It is very important for kids to After the talk, many children which was facilitated by the members’ work, and, through this how to follow the road's strategies, know and respect the process of registered and parents promised regional secretariat manager. partnership to act as a voice for as well as how to get advice from the Mass. Instead of them moving their help. Nash Kumuria the Great Team Manager who Some issues which were included the community; and made them and everything around in the lively discussions revolved • To help support and improve the them. around staff retention in rural areas, effectiveness of Catholic health Children of Mary attend The programme which is the need to renew infrastructure and providers. between 2pm and 4pm at St John partnerships with the local conference at diocese of Manzini government and sustainability. the Apostle, will run every Satur- presence. Sister Alexia said the South Africa is different to the day until 28 November and has the way one dresses, especially in other countries in that is has been support of the parish priest, church, reflects peoples’ values and involved in community work, Fr Donald McLoughlin. how they want people to perceive hospices, home-based care and “I ran Divorce Care at St John the them. On vocational calling, orphanages and has moved away Apostle. Although there is Divorce Fr Stanley said that everyone is from the wider network of hospitals Care for Kids (DC4K), teenagers are called to serve a purpose on earth. and clinics which the other left out. The seed was sown when I He referenced the story of Jonah countries are strong in. realised that my own teenage from the Old Testament, saying The regional network was formed daughter was battling more than A group who attended that following our own desires my younger son after going in 2013 and has grown in the two the conference years it has been running. The always backfires, but doing God’s through my own divorce. I prayed will brings happiness. objective of the network is to share Themed “Behold I am doing a about it and I was then invited to Three members of the Children Fikile Motsa, warned members information and resources and for new thing,” the Mater Dolorosa talk about Divorce Care at Alpha. of Mary sodality, Humphrey against human trafficking saying support. parish in Mbabane housed close to This is where I met Nick Kok who is Mutazile (president), Kati Dijane, people should watch out for job Catholic Health Care, in most 200 members from all over involved in The Paul Network – a (secretary) and Ntombifuthi Zulu, opportunities that appear too good Southern African countries is Swaziland. Bracing rainy weather, website posting articles pertaining went to a conference hosted by the to be true. supported by the government. they participated in sports and to how men express their diocese of Manzini in Swaziland A new executive committee was Cathca, in South Africa, has mind games. Topics covered by spirituality in the modern world”, from 2 to 6 September. elected to work hand-in-hand with goals to: guest speakers included vocational said Debbie. the committee of the Archdiocese calling, human trafficking, dress “Nick is a Christian but not of Johannesburg to try form an code in the church and health Catholic. I told him my idea and he inter-diocese committee that will issues. Chaplain of the sodality, liked it so we put our ideas unify all members of the Children Fr Stanley Mswane, as well as together and planned each of Mary within Southern Africa. session. The Holy Spirit led us to parish priest, Fr Jeconiah Bible verses pertinent to topics we Mahazule, graced us with their Kati Dijane will be covering,” she continued. Teenagers are welcome to join anytime and do not need to have started from the beginning. However, parents have to fill in a consent form which explains everything and includes rules, codes of conduct and liability. A registration fee of R120 for all sessions is payable on registration. Each session starts with social networking where food is shared, much like Jesus did with his disciples at the last supper. A video relevant to the topic of the day is screened. Topics include: ‘Where to?’ and ‘Who do you follow?’ After viewing the video, participants engage and share their thoughts. While this is still a pilot project, organisers are hoping it will be successful and are looking at having sessions twice yearly. Although 12Pit-stops was started with the intention of helping teenagers from broken homes, every Christian teenager is welcome to attend. The website is still under construction. For more information, visit the facebook page http://pit-stops.wix. com/12pitstops or email Debbie or Nick at [email protected] Lerato Mohone

October 2015 [email protected] Volume 30 No 6 9 eamwork within the parish of Our Food and Fun at St John’s TLady of Victory, Doornkop is Our Lady of Victory, Doornkop A Food & Fun Festival was recently held at St John’s Catholic Church. exciting to see. Young parishioners got involved helping and looking after the needy on 29 August at our parish. The young adults of Our lady of Victory gave tea and biscuits, and later soup and bread, to the community of Doornkop who are not members of the church. A second event happened on 30 August. Men presented the parish with a new, bigger crucifix which was brought in during the procession. This The Zimbabwe stall gift showed that the men loved and cared for their church. The prayers of the faithful were done by parish fathers The Italian stall to show their involvement in the liturgy of the church. Above: Young people at work with chairperson of Fikile Ndima, Evangelisation the group, Thabo Sello Madonsela (back, with Parish Representative white cap) and some members of the youth choir, Right: Shadrack Tau, coordinator for the altar servers and Catholic Women’s League. Men’s Forum presenting the new Cruxifix The Portuguese stall Women in traditional costumes Women’s Day Fundraising Lunch The presentation of blankets

Below: A group of participants The Farm stall enjoying the day

Photos by Brenda Brough Celebrating Women’s Day South West Rand Regional Our Lady of Mercy, Emdeni celebrated Council, based at St Joseph in Women’s Day on Sunday, 23 August Zone 4, Meadowlands, presented with more than 300 women participating the knit-a-square blankets to the with enthusiasm as they dressed in Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund. their traditional wear. The day started Wow, what a day! This day was The blankets, which were hand- with Mass by the parish priest, celebrated on 8 August at Fr Bernard Tente Sompane SCJ. During knitted by women of the Catholic Mass, about five women came forward St Joseph Parish hall in Meadow- Women’s League (South West lands, Soweto. Some 160 people and testified what the Lord has done for Rand Region) were later donated them and how powerful He is. Amazing attended. Guests and members to projects that deal with the well- stories of healing miracles were heard, received five-star treatment and a being of children, namely; Door as well as inspirational stories of God three-course meal, coupled with a of Hope which rescues and doing the impossible. Meisy Maredi programme that was packed with receives abandoned, aborted, A breakfast entertainment. The DJ serenaded abused and orphaned babies and treat us with both old and latest kuze children; and to the Diepsloot Kuse music. The guest speaker, Youth Project which empowers The men at Our Lady of Fatima, Dube, surpised the women of the Ulrike Schottler from Kolping, the youth to be responsible citi- parish on 9 August. Tables were laid in style, and they treated us with spoke about the programme they zens in disadvantaged townships. breakfast. As seen in the pictures, some of them had aprons on to give have initiated focusing on unem- Enjoying the festivities us a good treat. We were served fruit salad, oats and cereals, as well as ployment – Work Opportunity Programme, aimed at persons scones with cheese or jam. We are really proud of BoNtate ba Fatima under age 30 at the Kolping Train- ko Dube. Ouma Sebolao ing Centre in Kalksteenfontein. “SHINE BONTATE BA FATIMA –DUBE SHINE. MODIMO KEO” As part of the celebrations, the

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10 Volume 30 No6 [email protected] October 20157 WORD OF GOD We Celebrate with Statement on the our Clergy Blessed Oil The following Priests and Discipleship Deacons celebrate their birthdays in Spirit (YES), Education for Life 34 Then he called the crowd to and anniversaries of their Br Mike Chalmers cfc of the (Oil of Gladness) and others coming from a him along with his disciples and ordination. Bible Foundation writes about charismatic background, are asked said: “If anyone would come after the Word of God in response n January 2015, the Bishops of Remember them in your prayers! to understand that the bishops are me, he must deny himself and take to the Synod call for spiritual the SACBC released a from now on limiting the blessing up his cross and follow me. 35 For growth and on-going formation. Statement on the Blessed Oil. Ordinations I and use of this blessed oil to priests whoever wants to save his life will After consultation with the alone. Eduardo Guarin 23-10-82 lose it, but whoever loses his life Congregation for Divine Worship child and had him stand among The promotion and use of Holy Emmanuel Wafula 22-10-89 for me and for the gospel will and the Discipline of the Sacra- them. Taking him in his arms, he ments, the Bishops of the SACBC Water is an alternative to blessed Ibercio Rojas Zevallos 12-10-91 save it. 36What good is it for a 37 said to them, “Whoever have decided as follows regarding oil, and equivalent to it. Christophe Boyer 08-10-94 man to gain the whole world, yet welcomes one of these little the blessed oil commonly referred There is a special prayer pro- Lizwelinjani Mlotshwa 09-10-04 forfeit his soul? 37 Or what can a children in my name welcomes vided for the blessing of ordinary to as ‘oil of gladness’ by others: man give in exchange for his me; and whoever welcomes me The only name to be used is oil and it is to be used by a priest Birthdays in October soul? (Mk 8: 34 – 37) does not welcome me but the one when blessing oil at someone’s ‘blessed oil.’ This is out of nd All of us are a mixture of the who sent me.” (9: 33 – 37) reverence for the Oil of Chrism request. The priest, after blessing 2 Emmanuel Luamina Luamina rd superficial self and our true self. All of us are called to serve. specially blessed by the bishop on the oil, will anoint the person with 3 Ronald Cairns th We have our wonderful talents Jesus has entrusted us to bring Holy Thursday, which the liturgy a simple sign of the cross on the 4 Daniel Sehlapelo forehead, in silence, and entrust the th which we can use in a selfish, Good News to the “children,” that calls the ‘oil of gladness’ in the rite 6 Michael Austin oil to the person for his/her own th self-centred manner or we can is, the least significant, those in of the Chrism Mass. The term ‘oil 14 Rev Philip Teulon use, or for use in the family. He live our lives being true to our most need: materially, emotion- of gladness’ should be restricted to Samuel Anjah reminds the person that this oil is th deepest being. We use our great- ally and spiritually. As disciples chrism in our Catholic 18 Rev Michael Sadie only a sacramental which points to th ness and uniqueness to become we are encouraged see ourselves understanding. 19 Rev Douglas Boake Currently there is confusion with the much more important the best for ourselves and the best as sent by God to the least in Philip Miller essential oils that people purchase, encounter with Christ the healer in 22nd Mariano Perez-Gonzalez for the world. society. the sacraments of Confession and such as the ‘oil of gladness.’ This 24th Raphael Ntlou If any want to become my As Jesus journeys to Jerusalem Holy Communion. is an essential oil and has nothing 25th Rev Ernest Madondo followers let them deny their false he is approached by James and The bishops also desire that to do with blessed oil. Joachim Malunga selves, taking up their cross, John. They asked him, “Let one ‘blessed oil’ be used by the priest As a sacramental, the blessed oil 28th Ben Mahlangu utilising their talents to make this of us sit at your right and the or a number of priests at pilgrim- indicates strengthening, protection Jeremias Dos Santos Martins a better world for all. In this way other at your left in your glory.” age sites, where large numbers of and healing – similar to holy water. Bennon Fahy we will truly be following in the (10: 37) Can you believe this? When blessing the oil, the prayer the faithful are gathered whose 29th Martin Morrissey footsteps of Jesus. Having heard Jesus stressing of blessing recommended by the needs for healing are much wider 30th Rev Michael Pinnock By seeking to save ourselves, service as a key quality for true Conference is found below. The oil than physical illness which is the Chaka Motanyane caring only for ourselves and our disciples these two are again thus blessed will be brought to the reason for the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. selfish interests we will never looking for the top jobs. Worse level of other sacramentals such as At healing services presided over ... and in early November reach our true potential. We are still, “41 When the ten heard about medals, Crucifixes and Holy Water too gifted and talented to be which have their own blessing by a priest, the oil can be used and st this, they became indignant with is blessed with the prayer provided. 1 Miguel De Lemos satisfied with just serving our- James and John.” Jesus must formulas. 3rd Rev Abednigo Thokoane selves. Only by living out of have shaken his head as once It will be necessary and Prayer important to instruct people that concern for others, opening our again he repeated, “Whoever Priest: Our help is in the name of the oil thus blessed by the priest or eyes to the needs of those around wants to become great among you the Lord. Join us in our bishop is for them to use on People: Who made heaven and us, will we live life to the fullest; must be your servant, 44 and themselves or within their families. earth. we will have eternal life. whoever wants to be first must be celebrations In the case of Healing Liturgies, Priest: O Lord, hear my prayer Our false self tries to satisfy our slave of all. The Sacred Heart Sodality when the Oil of the Sick is not People: And let my cry come unto longing for God with material 45 For even the Son of Man did used by the priest, oil can be you. hereby invites all its members things, our true self is nourished not come to be served, but to blessed using the same formula as Priest: The Lord be with you. and all Catholics to join them when our focus is on the virtues serve, and to give his life as a below. The priest using it has the People: And with your spirit. in the night vigil celebration of of love, concern, thoughtfulness ransom for many.” (10: 43 – 45) responsibility of catechising the and sharing our lives with and for Disciples are people of Prayer. people in terms of the reasons why, Let us pray: the feast of their patron saint, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, others. We find our true self in “ 35 Very early in the morning, on that particular occasion, blessed Margaret Mary Alacoque we praise and thank you for this oil relationship with God and others. while it was still dark, Jesus got oil and not the Oil of the Sick is on 16 October which brings healing and gladness The greatest commandment is, up, left the house and went off to being used. to your people who come to you in at the Cathedral of Christ love self, love neighbour and then a solitary place, where he Mainly the reason is that the oil Love God. for the Sacrament of the Sick is faith. the King from 8pm to 5am prayed.” (1: 35) By the gift of your Holy Spirit Shortly after the Transfiguration used to confer the sacrament on Let us pray a Disciple’s Prayer bless this oil which we set aside for (9: 2 – 8) and the second Passion 1 Praise the Lord! I will give those who are physically ill, whereas healing liturgies invite use in His name. 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October 2015 [email protected] Volume 30 No 6 11 Dr Nontando Hadebe, a theologian of A case for the St Augustine College and Prof Douglas Irvine on the occasion of an address by Church in Africa Hadebe to WAACSA of which Douglas is co-chairperson. Both will be attending he full title of Dr Nontando Council 50 in Rome in November. Hadebe’s talk was: “The Nontando will be one of two keynote Catholic Church in Africa as speakers at the conference. The talk was T held on 29 August at Rosebank in the guardian, protector and sustainer Harry Wilkinson Community Centre. of life.” It was an abstract of the keynote address she will deliver to men. There is a ‘disconnect’ Council 50, a worldwide conference between teaching and living the of reform groups timed to coincide faith if only one of each couple is with the celebration of the close of speak the truth. “Let it enter our faithful to the teachings of the Vatican II, 50 years ago. Hadebe theology. Do not be afraid.” church. There are many reasons for appealed for a ‘Vatican III’ to Another example of how the men being missing, and the church “The newly-weds” – respond to the suffering in Africa. church’s teachings result in it should respond pastorally, reaching Reviving the Sodality Ikgomotseng Masuge, Her desire, shared by the remaining silent, and which is a out to heal brokenness in men, in Fahlazane Malekutu community of sisters and brothers, grave injustice, is the corrective women and in humankind. of St Anne’s in Kagiso and Kgatliso Pitso. is for a truly liberating Church in rape of lesbians and the With an audience of more than Africa. criminalising by some African 60, a lively question-and- answer or just about two decades, they were vested at a jovial and She spoke on two issues – the states of same-sex relations. session followed the talk. the Daughters of St Anne warm Mass led by Fr Emmanuel conflict between human rights and Life is at the centre of Jesus’ Hadebe is a lay woman theologian with a doctorate in sodality had ‘died’ in the Wafula on 30 August. the teachings of the church; and on teaching; protecting human life F “Missing men in the church.” and dignity should be at the centre theology from St Augustine parish of St Peter’s, Kagiso, as it As usual, the choir was in full Hadebe cited the case of College. Recently, she was a visiting has done in several other swing, with everybody actively of the church’s work. pregnancy deaths in Africa which Women abused in the home are fellow at the Jesuit School of parishes in the West Deanery. participating in the liturgy. are the result of abortions. But no ‘inculturated into silence,” she said Theology, Santa Clara University After expressing their interest, Mass was longer than usual, one says, so the result is that health and the church fears guarding and and a Fulbright scholar in residence two young people from the but that didn’t get people programmes and policies for protecting them. Life is a can of at Emmanuel College, Boston, USA. Youth Parish Forum at St Peter’s agitated. maternal health care in African worms, and together we should Visit www.council50.org for more information on ‘Council 50: A Parish, Kagiso, developed some After Mass there was another countries are skewed. A proponent unpack it, worm by worm. of participatory theology – a Church – inspired by the Gospel love and enthusiasm about the service in the parish hall where Hadebe pointed of that 70% of natural extension of contextual people attending church are – for the world’ devotion to St Anne. One other all sodalities gathered to give theology –she urged the church to Judy Stockill woman joined in along the way words of encouragement to the women; 100% of the leadership are and they were able to make their new members on the journey homily, Fr Bisto incorporated dream of re-establishing the they are about to undertake. The the daily readings into his sodality in the parish, a reality. Youth Office staff were also message to the newly-vested The parish of Our Lady of Peace, present and they addressed altar servers. He told them that Kagiso was instrumental in parents and young people about their role, through their actions equipping the young women, and the expectations of the and conduct, is to bring the grooming them, in the process of Archdiocese from youth. assem-bly to a fuller undergoing their initiation. They explained the structures understanding of the liturgy Investitures at After about a year, they were falling under the youth umbrella. and a greater love of Christ. Fr Our Lady of deemed ready to be full members Lebo WA Majahe Altar servers preparing to enter Bisto also let them know that of the Sodality of St Anne, where Dolours in the church they have a place of honour at First Altar Server Mass because they are assisting Carletonville in many ways in the close Catholic men from various CelebratingCelebrating thethe elderlyelderly Investiture presence of the Eucharist and it is parishes in the West Rand Deanery necessary for them to perform all gathered at Our Lady of Dolours in he parish of St Theresa, assigned duties with attention, Carletonville on Sunday, 30 August, to Tshepisong, which has dignity, and reverence. honour the installation of a newly- been an out-station of Our T He further explained that they formed Catholic Men’s Organisation Lady of Peace, Kagiso 2 had its are not yet ready to have girls and the unveiling of their flag. first altar server’s investiture on joining the altar servers in the Honours were conferred on about 15 Sunday, 6 October. The out- parish as the boys are not yet men from the parish. The parish priest, station was established over 10 established. He encouraged young Fr Raymond Anyanwu, bestowed the years ago under Fr Lefaufau who honours and blessed the flag. This will girls who are interested in being then passed it on to Fr Enoch have a positive influence on other male active in groups of the Youth Shomang and now Fr Theophilus parishioners to be involved in the life of Parish Forum (YPF) to come Malotsa. This was a clear sign the church in the Archdiocese. The forward and join associations that the parish is growing. All CMO has chosen St Peter and St Paul such as the Children of Mary who attended were delighted as their patron saints.The president of Fr Francis Kariuki addressing the elderly. Sodality. After Mass, the choir seeing young people having the the CMO, Mothusi Moses Mogari, and some groups within the YPF congratulated these men and wished desire to serve God in the n 26 July, during the Month of the kept the congregants entertained them well in their journey, inspired by Elderly, the Men’s Forum and ministry, and in showing interest O with singing and dancing. the Holy Spirit, to serve the church. Young Adults from St Angela’s, in assisting their parish priest, Dobsonville treated their senior Fr “Bisto” at the altar. Lebo WA Majahe citizens to lunch and a spa treatment. The choir was on fire during During the month, the men also the liturgy which was mostly led arranged transport to fetch all the Enjoying a foot spa by them, but with altar servers sick elderly who were unable to at St Angela’s, Dobsonville leading a few songs. In his attend Mass due to their illness, on a weekly basis. After Mass, each Sunday, soup and a slice of bread were served. 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