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newsnewsA publication of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg Fabulous Four Bishop Lenten Appeal 12 8 8 Shrine news Telephone (011) 402 6400 • www.catholicjhb.org.za JULY 2018 World Refugee Day was celebrated at Constitution Hill on 20 June. Archbishop Buti ADADTlhgale (far right) who is the liaison bishop for migrants and refugees for the Southern ome people spend a African Catholic Bishops Conference, was present. With him are, from left: Sr Maria de lifetime searching for that Lurdes, national coordinator of Caritas SA, Fatima Chohan, , Deputy Minister of Home elusive purpose for their Nine year-old Catholic Affairs , Fr Peter John-Pearson, from the Catholic Parliamentary Liaison Office and S lives – not so for nine-year old Fr Pablo Velasquez, Episcopal Vicar for the Department of Pastoral Care for Migrants and Refugees. Pic: Fr Jorge Guerra Michelle Nkamankeng of launches second book St Francis of Assisi, Yeoville. “When I close my eyes at eight She continued: “A real sense of World Refugee Day o’clock at night, I see children not purpose comes when you share astoral Care Department volun- prayer by Archbishop Buti Tlhagale able to read. Then I see myself what you have been given with Pteers from different parishes, in which he asked the Lord to coming in, holding a book and others. When you do not use your and well as refugees attended the protect the refugees that have to teaching them to read. After that, God-given talent, you are like a World Refugee Day on 20 June at run away from their countries thief as you are robbing the world the Constitution Hill. because of war and persecution. they can read, write and spell so well that they win scholarships,” of a unique resource that only you The event started with an opening Continued on page 7. she said. can give,” she said. This is what Michelle said at Representing Kenya’s High the launch of her latest book ‘The Commissioner to South Africa, little girl who believes in herself’ was Dr Gatama Gichini. He which was launched at the Market said bilateral relations Theatre Laboratory, Newtown between the two during Africa month. countries were not only Michelle is an author, speaker, about the economy and young entrepreneur, philanthropist trade, but include and grade four learner at Sacred Michelle Nkamankeng education. He Heart College, Observatory. written by adults. commended She said she was inspired to Also forming the panel Michelle and write her first book, “Waiting for at the launch was another Natalie for the waves” following a visit to a dynamic young author, ‘making visible beautiful beach with her father, 10-year old author, Natalie what the two Minister Angie Motshekga with some of the youth members of Paul. It was a lovely experience, Wambui, who flew in from Kenya countries ought to do’. From a the Daveyton parishes. she said, that moved her to write for the launch. She said: “I came diplomatic standpoint, they are her first book. here to celebrate Michelle who already diplomats, he said. Minister Angie Motshekga What also motivated her to represents young people full of Also present was Busi Dlamini, write is that she discovered that hope, dreams and living a life of representing the Gauteng MEC children’s books are most often purpose.” for Education. She said she would talks to Daveyton youth recommend that these books be n 10 June, the Daveyton should rather focus on their studies MOTHER OF MERCY SHRINE purchased, evaluated and incor- Catholic youth had the to secure a great profession and R13 274 571 porated into the school syllabus. Donations including expenditure • Target: R25 million R12 809 194 Oprivilege of receiving a earn a decent salary, she said. R12 586 452 Michelle started writing her talk from the Minister of Basic If young people are currently R12 013 696 first book when she was only six R11 770 442 R11 R11 700 651 R11 Education, Angie Motshekga. This facing poverty, it is only a phase 445 726 R11 years old and, when she was was the initiative of Our Catholic which they have the capacity to published at seven, she was South Journey publication team, who, change if they remain focused on Africa’s youngest author and also with the help of Mmapule their education and not drugs. among the top 10 youngest Mohube, made it possible. Young people were also writers in the world. As a Catholic herself, the encouraged to develop a habit of She is the founder of the minister arrived early at St Nicho- reading. She further informed the R8 076 505 Michelle Nkamankeng Founda- las to attend Mass. After Mass, the youth that the “as Catholics we R7 257 500 tion that educates and inspires R6 678 495 youth gathered in the hall to listen are blessed to have confession in R6 966 141 children and youths particularly to her message. She spoke about our church, as that gives us the R6 140 840 through literacy. She has been the importance of looking after opportunity to unload without the profiled by various media houses one’s health as a young person fear of being judged by the priest. R4 563 973 locally and internationally such as and, in order to do that, young We are afforded the opportunity to CNN, German TV, various SABC people should stay away from also change our ways”. Last, but R3 396 078 programmes including children’s substances that will cause harm to not least, the minister encouraged programme YoTV, Power FM and their health. the youth to stop dancing to Cosmopolitan magazine. The minister emphasised the ‘voshos’, but to dance towards importance of education and urged their books. Facebook: Michelle Nkamankeng young people to stop watching Vincent Mashifane Instagram: michelle_23 fictional soapies all day. They Daveyton youth media officer Lerato Mohone May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July 2018 [email protected] Volume 33 No 3 1 Pope’s Intentions: July CONFIRMATIONS IN JUNE Evangelization: Priests and Sun 01 10:30 St Thomas Lenasia their Pastoral Ministry – That Fri 27 18:00 St Anne Belgravia priests, who experience fatigue Sun 29 10:00 Nyolohelo Sebokeng and loneliness in their pastoral Sun 29 09:00 St Angela Dobsonville work, may find help and comfort in their intimacy with the Lord and in their friendship with their Kensington: Confirmation candidates brother priests. at the Mother of Mercy shrine site PATRONAL FEASTS: JULY 3 St Thomas, Lenasia (1965) 6 St Maria Goretti, Riverlea (1974) Confirmations, Eldorado Park 11 St Benedict, Mafatsana, Sebo- keng, (1988) The Eldorado Park community celebrated the Sacrament of 16 Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Confirmation on 10 June with Archbishop Buti Tlhagale OMI Thokoza (1958) conferring the sacrament. 25 St James, Magaliesburg, (1933) 26 St Anne, Belgravia (1906) 31 St Ignatius of Loyola, Jesuits Fr Joe Pich the parish Priest of Confirmations, Brentwood Park Mater Dolorosa, Kensington Confirmations, Brentwood Park South with the confirmation class, some parents and cate- chists went on a pilgrimage to the Marian Shrine on Saturday, 26 May. Murphy K. Balayi Zondi’s Rite of Confirmations, Christian Regina Mundi Bishop Duncan Tsoke, with young people from Regina Mundi, Moroka Initiation class after their confirmations. he Rite of Christian Initia- Archbishop Buti Tlhagale celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation at Our tion of Adults class from Lady of Fatima in Brentwood Park on Pentecost Sunday. He is seen here T together with the St Theresa, Zondi on Pentecost ORDER OF CARMELITES DISCALCED SECULAR newly confirmed Sunday. They are, from left, (OCDS) and Fr Malcolm Nhlanhla Nzeke, Zamaswazi McLaren, priest in Ndlela, Queen Masinyane, charge. Doreen Marasi, Jerome Ling- Pic: Melanie Walsh wathi and Linda Nkomo. Parish priest, Fr Dikgale Malesela presented them with prayers booklet. He exhorted them to go out preach the gospel and bring love to people. Victor Styles Makhoba COMMUNITY NOTICES Divine Renovation Conference CWL FETE SUNDAY Join the Bat Kol Scripture group Do you want to be ‘LOVE’ 13-14 August 5 AUGUST to explore the book of Isaiah in the centre of the World – Isaiah of Jerusalem was a great poet www.maintenancetomission.co.za to register “SISONKE – TOGETHER” ‘Love comprises ALL VOCATIONS…!’ Starts at 9.00 am and an acute politician, but above Speaker: Fr James Mallon all he was a prophet. (St Therese de Lisieux) De La Salle College, Victory Park. For hundreds of years after Isaiah’s Make a deeper commitment to JESUS today by …. death his disciples continued in Taking the promises of Poverty, Chastity and Obedience… Are you grieving the Food from countries far and wide & delicious SA favourites. his tradition writing prayers, oracles EVEN IF YOU ARE MARRIED! loss of a loved one? and stories of faith. By entering The Order of Carmelites Discalced - Secular (ocds) Fun and games 21 July 12:00 – 16:00 Where and How? COME AND SEE! Find help and healing. for the whole family. Crafts, handiwork, books, dog & 3rd Saturday of every month Telephone: Bridget McIntosh-Hodge on 083 703 2301 Group therapy starts on Saturday 4 August at 10am HOLY FAMILY COLLEGE, PARKTOWN at St John’s, Northriding. shows, pipe bands, jumping Sister Marie Andre Mitchelle SND. Contact Arianna 071 138-8401 castles, competitions, music. for more information. Secure parking. 072-250-4944 Are you getting divorced? Find help and healing for the hurt of separation or divorce. DIVORCE CARE group therapy starts on Thursday 2 August at 7pm at St John’s, Northriding. Contact Arianna 071 138 8401 2 Volume 33 No 3 [email protected] July 2018 Rules on Fasting Father Thomas Plastow S.J.