New beginnings 33 2 -- Pastoral plan66 88 DaswaDaswa feastfeast dayday launchlaunch Telephone (011) 402 6400 • www.catholicjhb.org.za MARCH 2020 SA Paralympic rower Sandra Khumalo with Little Eden resident, Bright. ‘Familiarise yourselves with the Paralympic rower teams up with Little Eden to challenge CEOs new Pastoral Plan and the Archdiocesan Synod Acts’ – Archbishop Buti basilica. It is the biggest religious building in and accom- modates 5 000 people standing. “It is our desire to make it known, not only for its political role, but religious too,” said the Archbishop. In order to promote this, every first Saturday of the month at 6am, starting from 4 April, Arch- bishop Buti said he would be Domitilla and Danny Hyams encouraging people to partake in a pilgrimage, walk/procession he beatification process of work in a wheelchair to spread Group six with facilitator, Lebo Pitso on far left. whereby the Rosary will be Domitilla and Danny awareness about disability, and Head of Youth nthusiastic young people recited. This will culminate with Hyams, founders of Little raise much needed funds to help Department, Sr Juli- T cover the cost of caring for 300 gathered at the Cathedral benediction in the Church. Eden, is currently underway. ana Abioye EHJ. The process will take some years. children and adults with intel- on Saturday, 8 February People can pray for their personal E Because the Archdiocese One problem is that the lectual disability at Little Eden with the aim of accomplishing one intentions and the success of the is looking at making it a place of remains of the couple have to be Society. One hundred and eighty noble mission, to help Archbishop Shrine as there are challenges pilgrimage, applications have been relocated to a site in the Archdio- nine (63%) of the 300 residents Buti Tlhagale and Bishop Duncan being faced. made to Rome to declare it a mini- cese of . rely on wheelchairs for all their Tsoke in their quest to make this a Continued on page 5. In the meantime, Little Eden mobility needs; they have to be welcoming diocese. continues battling to raise funds. bathed, fed and dressed by their Organised by the Youth Depart- R19 791 627 R 19 988 815 R19 389 137 Kaya FM and South African carers, as they are unable to do ment with the help of the Evangel- R18 914 598 R18 576 682 R18 457 482 R18 388 723 Paralympic rower, Sandra Khum- anything for themselves. Due to isation Department, young people R18 232 442 alo have joined forces with Little their level of mental functioning, presented their insights and R17 845 114 Eden Society to shine light on they do not qualify to attend suggestions on how to implement immobility challenges faced by special needs schools. So Little the Archdiocesan Synod 2019 R16 275 129 individuals with physical and Eden is often left out in the cold resolutions. Target: R25 million intellectual disability through when it comes to CSI funding, In the Archbishop’s address, he Donations to date their third annual Little Eden where about 94% is earmarked expressed his gratitude for their including expenditure CEO Wheelchair Campaign™ for education projects. eagerness to be implementers. He R13 274 571 which will be launched on To participate, visit the website: also spoke about the following: 2 March. www.littleeden.org.za Pastoral Plan

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March 2020 [email protected] Volume 34 No 12 1 to address these problems and Pope’s Intentions: March Post-abortion provide a safe and effective treat- Catholics in China healing through a ment that would be the same, no We pray that the Church in China may persevere in its faithfulness matter where you reached out for to the Gospel and grow in unity. Rachel’s Vineyard help. It provides a standard of care that responds to the wounds with weekend an integrated spiritual and psycho- PATRONAL FEASTS: MARCH logical process. The Rachel’s Vine- any counsellors, clergy yard Weekend Retreat and support 17th St Patrick, La Rochelle (1906); Benoni (1910) and lay persons in post- group model developed an approach 19th St Joseph, Mayfair (1892); Actonville (1935); Meadowlands (1958); Mabortion work recognise that utilises some of the “steps of Primrose (1958); Mokoena (1966) that there is more to ‘just having an healing”, but in a process where the 24th Our Lady of Victories, Dobsonville (1996) abortion’ than most people care to stages of healing are incorporated acknowledge. It is an area of healing into a spiritual journey using scrip- that requires an intensive process to ture exercises, meditation, thera- New beginnings in 2020 deal with the unique nature of the accept the grace and mercy of God. peutic techniques, rituals for griev- abortion wound. That is why many women and men ing, and the sacraments to help the Complicating matters, some confess their abortion, and even do individual bring the deep pain and mental health professionals who are some initial counselling or healing grief of their abortion to the Cross of on referral lists, have their own work, but still do not feel peace. Christ. The Rachel’s Vineyard retreat unresolved issues with abortion They may repeat their confession process has proven to be an invalu- loss, which makes it difficult for many times or feel stuck in their able resource for many ministries them to help others through any therapy. Clergy typically do not responding to those traumatised by kind of grieving or healing process. have the time to journey with a abortion. Others in the mental health com- woman or man through the many Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend munity believe that abortion is safe, sessions that would be required to retreats are now being offered in legal and beneficial and, in fact, accomplish the work of grief, not to Johannesburg: Marie-Anne most psychological organisations/ mention the more complex and 0834491129 and Cape Town: associations across the globe deny complicated symptoms of trauma, Angie 0828521284. All calls are that abortion causes any significant which can accompany abortion. treated with utmost confidentiality. mental health problems at all – so Rachel’s Vineyard was developed www.rachelsvineyard.org Above: Young people clean the counsellors and psychologists are grotto. not being trained to even recognise Left: Participants enjoying the symptoms, let alone what to do the camp. with a woman or man in active symptoms of hyper arousal, intru- he youth of St Kizito, Golden church. The camp was conducted sion, constriction, dissociation or THighway, embarked on a camp with the spirit of ubuntu. numbing themselves from the from 9–11 January. It was aimed at On the last day of the camp, trauma of the abortion experience reviving the look of our Church under reflection on the gifts of the Holy The abortion wound is often best the leadership of Fr Peter Joseph Spirit were discussed and shared. described as a traumatic experience Cassidy and the Youth Development Kefoeu Rampai, a youth member or memory. A trauma sensitive Committee of St Kizito. at St Kizito, testified that she felt process is necessary to release the The camp began with a gift of a good spending time in the house deep feelings of anguish, grief, Rosary dedicated to the youth of of the Lord. numbness, and denial in an environ- St Kizito, and a scripture reading and Ballroom dancing was enjoyed ment of safety to heal this wound prayer, led by four Missionaries of in the afternoon led by the before one can internalise and Africa students. Catholic youth of Eldorado Park. The committee received help from The camp left a memorable Abortion warning the Church and the Islamic community experience for the youth, a ‘The pill’ can abort (chemical in the form of cleaning materials, paint freshly-cleaned Church and a abortion), Catholics must be told, and food. bright banner outside for for their eternal welfare, and Mass for police The camp started with a clean up of community members to be aware survival of their unborn infants. www. epm.org.statitic/uploads/bcpill Members of the Catholic Women’s League of St Theresa, Zondi the garden and store room. The youth that the Church is a Roman organised a Mass for the security cluster on Sunday, 2 February. also painted the gutters, windows, as Catholic one. Maphefo Ramathe pdfCoLA 082 609 6919 well as the inside and outside the Makhosazana Ngcobo COMMUNITY NOTICES BIBLE STUDY 29 March Legion of Mary CATECHETICAL DEPARTMENT The Acies function of the Legion of Mary Starting 15 February 2020 Rite of election RCIA 12.00 – 4.00pm Stations of the Cross St Anne, Belgravia, 65 Boom St. , Sunday, 1 March Third Isaiah with widowed and bereaved Cathedral Sunday, 29 March 2020. “The word of God is important for Venue to be confirmed. The function will commence at 14:00 hours with Baptism workshop everyday living” – Pope Francis Call Toni 0825521275 Saturday, 7 March Third Saturday of the month celebration of Holy Mass. Our Lady of Peace, Bophelong Holy Family College Senatus will hold their meeting at 12:00 noon in Contact: Sr Marie Andre SND Parish coordinators meeting Contact: Sr Marie Andre SND ORDER OF CARMELITES [email protected] the hall before the Acies. Saturday, 7 March DISCALCED SECULAR or 072 250 4944 All Legionaries invited. 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2 Volume 34 No 12 [email protected] March 2020 What is Blessed Benedict Daswa permissable 30th Martyrdom Anniversary during Lent? Father Thomas Plastow S.J. Answers Liturgy Questions

e all like the idea of a During the Lenten days, why can’t fresh start, so the chicken be eaten by people who Wseason of Lent appeals do not eat fish? to us.The following questions were sent in during Lent last year Firstly, let us be very clear about when ADNews was already get- fish: no one has to eat it if they ting its Easter issue to the printer. don’t like it.The idea about days of abstinence is that we give up I would like to find out if there’s eating meat.Some people substi- any rule in place as far as using tute fish, while others might use musical instruments in the Lenten beans or egg, or simply eat vege- season is concerned e.g. drums tables on their own. and other percussions, as in our The rules on abstinence were parish they are forbidden during made in cultures where fish was n Saturday, 1 February, who caused the storms. they do; that we do not hold the thousands gathered at the Refusing to believe this, Daswa same values they hold; that our ways this season. plentiful and meat was expensive. Benedict Daswa Shrine Site told them this was just a natural are different, even strange to them. Chicken was not nearly as com- O In days past, before African in Tshitanini to witness the 30-year phenomenon and refused to pay “In fact, for them, the values that drums were allowed in church, mon as it is today.In modern celebration of the martyrdom of the money. This led to his being we believe in and live by, are like the organ remained silent during Johannesburg, fresh fish can be blessed Benedict Daswa. killed on 2 February 1990 by poison. So they think they must Lent except to accompany the much more expensive than red Blessed Benedict Daswa, born in stoning and boiling water. He was defend themselves from us and our 1946 in Mbahe village near Thoho- officially named the country’s first singing. This meant there were no meat, so perhaps it is not suitable values even if it means killing us. yandou in Limpopo, started his martyr at his beatification in Sep- “We, on the other hand, believe in organ solos (voluntaries) or grand for a day of abstinence!Perhaps the local church could make an journey of faith in the Catholic tember 2015 which was witnessed values that say that every human marches at the beginning and end- Church as a teenager. He became by over 30 000, a step which moved argument in favour of cheaper person is called to live the life of a ing of the liturgy. Today we try to an educator and later, a principal in him closer to sainthood. child of God, that is, according to use the music, among other meats in Lent, like mass-produced Nweli. He married and was blessed In his homily, Cardinal Wilfrid God’s laws and commandments, things, to show that Lent is a spe- chicken and polony, or we could with eight children and led a very Napier said: “I hear God warning us not out of fear, but out of love, and decide to go vegetarian.The main cial, penitential season. Modern, active life in the community and in that even today there are people because we want to be the way God point, however, is to go without the Church. Benedict was a lay man who do not like us; indeed there local instruments have replaced created us,” he said. something you would have liked and catechist and, as an active are people who hate us, and hate Before the final blessing, testi- the organ in various countries and to have had. Abstaining from member of the community, had us so much that they want to see monials and words of gratitude from so each local diocese must judge meat (or eating fish) should never later formed a soccer team to keep us come to harm or even death. the chief and the family of Bl Bene- what it considers to be suitable young people around the “Why? For the simple reason that become a mark of Catholic identi- dict were presented. and unsuitable during Lent. The community out of crime. we do not live the same way as ty that we use to set ourselves Palesa Setsubi central teaching authority of the Benedict Daswa was a strong above others. church in Rome has no rules believer in Christ and stood against … Molapo Is it correct during Lent to remove all acts of witchcraft which he about African drums because it believed was a way of enslaving the the holy water from the stoups at After nine days praying the Novena to Bl Benedict Daswa, the parish of realises that the people of the var- people and often led to killing of Our Lady of Assumption, Molapo celebrated the feast of Daswa on the church doors and replace ious local churches are better able innocent people perceived as 1 February. Mass was led by Fr Nqobile Mzolo OMI. Nesta Tsamaesi to judge the significance of drums them with sand or ashes? witches. He saw witchcraft as going and percussion in their diverse No, not really. Some experiments against his Christian beliefs and values. cultures. like this have been done in order In November 1989, heavy rains During my years in Soweto it to impress upon the people the and lightning strikes plagued the was made clear to me that many contrast between Lent and the rest area. When his village suffered people considered African drums of the year, but they have not won strong storms again in January to be more suitable for occasions formal recognition.It is true that 1990, the elders of the village of rejoicing and festivity. People Lent is not an appropriate time to decided that the lightning occurred become happy when they hear the celebrate public baptisms or to due to witchcraft. They demanded drums and they begin to sway and sprinkle the people with holy R5 from all residents to pay for a witch doctor to “sniff out” the witch dance. Perhaps this is part of the water during Mass.We wait until reason why your parish has made the Easter Vigil to bless fresh the decision to refrain from using water for these purposes.The holy drums during Lent. If we were to water stoups where we bless our- use anthropology to study the old selves upon entering the church cultural practices, I expect we should be emptied before we would find some cultures where begin the Triduum on the evening different rhythms and different of Holy Thursday.These remain ways of beating the drum implied dry for the three days and are then sadness, happiness, birth, death, refilled by the servers immediate- war, etc. etc. The sad thing is that ly after the blessing of the font on much of this has been lost and so Holy Saturday night.Easter, with the correct question to ask is all its baptismal references, starts “how do today’s people perceive with everything fresh and new. Workshop participants. the drum?” or “what is the best I hope all our readers have a happy and holy Lent! way for today’s parish musicians their interview skills. to mark Lent?”. Young people host a corporate The youth of Daveyton thanked Until the local archdiocese or We need more questions workshop everyone, especially Bhaso the Bishops’ Conference makes a about the Liturgy! tips on what to include in a CV, Mthembu, Pertunia Nonkonyana, n January 25, young people as well as mistakes young people judgment on this issue, we should You are welcome to send the Khumalo family, Thandi from Daveyton parishes should avoid when drafting one. refrain from arguing with any questions directly to Fr Plastow: O Dijane, Fr Matthew Ouma, Father attended a corporate workshop at Lebogang Morare shared tips on neighbouring parishes which may • PO Box 46876 Samuel, the parish pastoral and Glosderry, 7702 St Nicholas, where they received how to master a job interview. finance councils who were have made a decision different to information on how to write, Professionals in the church our own. • e-mail present to support this initiative [email protected] update and perfect their CVs. were present to conduct mock and for donating food and money • fax 011 402-6406 Nadine Khoza, a senior talent interviews and gave feedback on to make this event a success. acquisition specialist, shared her how young people can improve Kati Dijane March 2020 [email protected] Volume 34 No 12 3 CATECHETICAL DEPARTMENT NEWS Catechists’ retreat More than 550 catechists from all over the Archdiocese braved rainy weather to attend the annual catechists’ retreat at Our Lady of Loreto Parish, Kempton Park on Saturday, 7 March. The day started with praise and worship, led by energetic Fr Rayan Pais, with confessions heard by Fr Francis Xavier Barongo and Fr Ryan Pais delivers Catechists came in their Fr Elijah Otu. This was followed by his talk. numbers. Catechists with certificates. Mass celebrated by Fr Rayan. After tea, Fr Ryan gave the main Word, sharing the Word, he said. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd address themed “2020 is the Year of Why should we study the Word? the Word”. He spoke about the • The Word of God in the Life 2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All scripture is Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in February followed by Durban Apostolic Exhortation, Verbum of the Church. inspired by God and is useful for (CGS) is fast becoming popular as with level 1, part 2 in January. Domini by Pope Benedict XVI which He encouraged catechists to teaching, refutation, correction and more parishes adopt this method of Catechists who completed the levels includes: celebrate the Word, to read the for training in righteousness”. teaching in SA. It is the result of of training, received certificates for • The God who speaks; Word together and to live it in The day ended with Eucharistic careful observation of children by their exhausting, but rewarding • The Word of God and the Church; every aspect of their lives. adoration and healing. Sofia Cavalletti and her Montessori efforts. The intense five-day and We are to be witnesses of the Sandra Petronio collaborator, Gianna Gobbi, in Rome. formation was held at the Glenmore In August last year, as part of the Pastoral Centre in Durban, with daily creativity aspect of the formation Mass, reflections, and about 10 Left: Fr Tim Wrenn addressing and creativity day, the catechesis of hours of training per day. Catechists the Catechists. the Good Shepherd presented their emerged thoroughly uplifted and materials at the Cathedral. The ready to take on the children. Inset: Altar servers at the ready with Johannesburg team has been Preparations are underway in lanterns, scrolls and certificates. training for a number of years under Cape Town for level 2, part 1, which catechist, Jeanette Armstrong of Our will be an eight-day formation in Lady of the Wayside, Maryvale. May. CGS USA formation leader, Ann children seriously and to work in Training has continued nationally, Garrido, will assist in Cape Town. collaboration with the catechists. with Cape Town hosting level 1, part 1 Yuresha Perumal Catechists were presented with a lantern which was symbolic of “Your word is a lamp to my feet and St John Bosco Feast a light on my path” – indicating the and Commissioning ministry of the catechist in passing on an understanding of the Word of catechists of God to the children and young n Sunday, 2 February the people they teach. They were also OParish of St John Bosco, presented with a certificate and a Robertsham celebrated the Feast scroll they had signed on a retreat Commissioning Sunday of St John Bosco in the form of an day the previous week. outdoor Mass led by Fr Tim Wrenn. sioned the catechists, but also In the spirit of Don Bosco, Mass The commissioning service of catechists of St Joseph, Mokoena and Fr Sean Mc Ewen SDB delivered a appealed to parents, godparents, was followed by a light meal as well outstation Holy Trinity, Kwanele, took place on Sunday, 9 February. relevant and thought-provoking sponsors and grandparents to take as fun and games for the kids. The commission was conducted by parish priest, Fr Elijah Otu. homily. Fr Tim not only commis- passing on the faith to their Mark Kisogloo

in Rome. The Archdiocesan March in SA is Human Rights synod and the month and the Church’s Charter of Family Rights could be studied by Pastoral Plan justice and peace groups, RCIA candidates or senior catechetics. mplementation strategies are The month of March falls during being developed further to the Lent and is an ideal opportunity Iresolutions of the September for families to perform their acts of Archdiocesan Synod. Simultane- love and sacrifice, devoting time ously, the new Pastoral Plan for the World Marriage Day celebrated by and effort to relationship building Southern African Church, has also Mr and Mrs Makumsha at the Mokoena through communication, faith been launched. parish with their daughter. They have sharing and their prayer life, been married for 58 years married and Planning and strategising is a together, as well as individually. are still active in marriage preparation. mission in itself, depending on Marfam offers opportunities for whether all areas and needs that matter but assists in solving projects and activities to consider were raised are considered for the problems families face or dealing human families, climate, nature – way forward. In Johannesburg the specifically with family issues. plants and animals, recycling, main focus will be on the Synod. Family is also a question of “who saving water and energy as a In family life there is an overlap we are” as the Church. As ministry, Lenten experience relevant to a with evangelisation/renewal/ it has a spiritual component too. family’s personal situation. formation/discipleship, youth and Youth also belong in families Visit www.marfam.org.za or call family life. Marriage and family life as Pope Francis emphasised in Toni Rowland on 082 552-1275. ministry is not only a welfare his response to the Youth Synod

4 Volume 34 No 12 [email protected] March 2020 Pastoral Plan and Archdiocesan Bongiwe proves she is “young, Post-Synod Synod continued from page 1. energetic and full of life.” feedback ses- sion with World Youth Day youth of the Archdiocese The Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference has approached the government on the possibility of hosting World Youth Day in the future. Because the Pope is a head of state, and the need for ful contributions. She expressed financial support, the government her gratitude to Evangelisation had to be engaged. Ofentse Akabogu and Micaela Da Department head, Odilon Molapo A committee is looking at the Costa presented on Marriage and and all who had worked behind Family Life. feasibility of the country hosting the scenes to make the day WYD. He asked for prayers that a success. She also thanked this might succeed. Rev Gerald Rodrigues who was also present for his unwavering During breakaway sessions, support. Dillon Naicker and episcopal Mamoshe Manyeli (left) and 20 groups delved deep into Episcopal vicar for Evangeli- vicar for Evangelisation, Fr Bruce Nomandla Ndlela from San Salvador, particular Acts of the Synod Leondale selling copies of the Synod sation, Fr Bruce Botha com- Botha SJ. which are divided into four resolutions. mended participants for their themes: Renewal, Youth, sensible presentations. He Group three focussed Marriage and Family Life and expressed his hope that these on Renewal resolutions. Missionary Discipleship. The An excited Simone Paulsen from outcomes would be documented following questions guided their St Eugene de Mazenod/St Catherine and sent out to priests, parish of Sienna, Eldorado Park flashes a discussions: pastoral councils, parish youth smile as she registers her name. 1. Which resolution stands out for forums and parishioners. This you and why? would help with annual assess- 2. How can these resolutions be ments to evaluate whether implemented in a youth- parishes and diocese are friendly manner? becoming more youth-friendly. 3. What does a parish need to do At the end of the day, young in order to become more open people agreed that they needed to and welcoming to youth? become agents who bring about Head of the Youth Department, the change needed for the Tumelo Mo, Kgotatso Maarman Sr Juliana Abioye EHJ thanked Archdiocese. and Pedro Ferraz. the participants for their meaning- Lerato Mohone Mass for the sick St Angela Merici founded the Ursuline Sisters, named after the legendary martyr St Ursula and her companions, to educate girls and empower women to change the world. On 1 February her lay followers made a commitment to continue her work. A Mass for the sick celebrated by Ursuline Fr Nqobile Mzolo OMI took place Associate at Our Lady of the Assumption, Molapo on Sunday, 9 February. Fr Nqobile anointed them with oil Renewal of live their lives in imitation of They embrace the values of for the sick. Nesta Tsamaesi Fr Nqobile Mzolo anointing the sick. Commitment St Angela Merici, founder of the St Angela Merici and seek to Ursuline Sisters. Four Ursuline grow spiritually through prayer n the feast of Bl Tshi- Sisters were present and among and contemplation; unity and mangadzo Benedict the associates, six of them were community; love and service; ODaswa, 1 February, the making their first pledge. peace and justice. Saturday in the week of the feast This year, a total of nine The Ursuline Associates meet of St Angela Merici the congre- women joined the associates. monthly under the guidance of gation attending 8 o’clock Mass Ursuline Associates are lay, Sr Jeanette Essey. There are two at Church of the Resurrection, married or single men and groups in Bryanston and one in Bryanston was swelled by the women who seek to deepen their Krugersdorp. presence of the Ursuline spirituality. They do this with the https://ursulinesouthernafrica. Associates and their well-wishers. support of the Sisters and access jimdofree.com/ to find out more During Mass, some 20 people to the resources of the Ursuline about the Ursulines. made a one-year commitment to Religious Institute. Judy Stockill St Anne’s New Executive Committee The St Anne’s Sodality of Holy Trin- ity, Kwanele in Katlehong intro- duced its new executive commit- tee members to the congregation on Sunday, 19 January. The new office bearers, who will serve a three-year term, were welcomed by parish priest, Fr Elijah Otu MSP with prayers and the sprinkling of holy water. Abel Dlamini

Back row, from left: Suzan Tolo (president), Angelina Teleko (deputy president), Jabulile Mofokeng (addi- tional member) and Martha Maphanga (treasurer). Front row: Victoria More- bane (secretary), Alphonsina Makhubo (additional member), Ernestina Molapo (additional member) and, not in the picture, Molly Mokgopa (deputy secretary). March 2020 [email protected] Volume 34 No 12 5 Pastoral Plan

Above: Members of the St Cecilia Sodality singing for the Lord “ka makhethe le nyakallo”. Archbishop Jabulani Nxumalo OMI of Bloemfontein stood out in his zucchetto Right: Sr Juliana Abioye, which had a flower on top. Sthabiso Mtshali, Pedro An aerial view of the procession. Ferraz and Mathapelo Sekele leading the recitation of the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary. Below: Fr Victor Ngwenya assisting seminarian, Br Thato Mashokwe.

Archbishop William Slattery blessing the Knights of da Gama.

The bishops during the proceedings.

One of the eight themes of the Pastoral Plan – Life and Ministry of Priests and Deacons. Left: Apostolic Nuncio to South Africa flanked by Wilfrid Cardinal Napier and Archbishop William Slat- tery during the procession to Regina Mundi.

Above: The bishop during the procession flanked Right: Wilfrid Cardinal Napier by the Knights of the Gama. OFM from the Archdiocese of Durban blessing the faithful.

Above: Bishop Kevin Dowling CSsR reflects on the Pastoral Plan.

Women representing different tribes prior the entrance procession. Thabo Tladi of Special Religious Development actively participated in the proceedings. He is assisted by his mother Theresia Ralintja. “Gloria in excelsis Deo”. Pics by Sheldon Reddiar 6 Volume 34 No 12 [email protected] March 2020 Archbishop Buti Tlhagale and Archbishop Stephen Brislin make their way to the A lady is seen receiving Holy Communion from Bishop Jan de Groef of Bethlehem. altar.

Bishop Duncan Tsoke during the entrance

President of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Bishop Sithembele Sipuka was the chief celebrant at Mass.

Regina Mundi altar servers leading the procession to the parish.

Cardinal Wilfrid Napier.

Women representing various South African tribes.

Knights of Da Gama guarding the bishops. Immaculate Conception Sodality members uniform matching the clear blue skies. Pics by Sheldon Reddiar and Timothy Bernard

with St Peter Basilica in the not only Catholics. Duncan Tsoke for accepting it. SACBC Secretary General Vatican City. Sr Makoro said the SACBC She also thanked representatives “Regina Mundi is our St Peter President was a bit disappointed from other denominations, in South Africa. It bears the rich about the poor turn up of some government officials, media Applauds Johannesburg history of the liberation of South different groups in the church representatives and other people Africa and highlights the who could have made the who took part during the launch Catholics for a Successful outstanding role the Church has celebration more perfect. The of the Pastoral Plan. “I hope the played in building a new South president emphasised that we are same spirit will prevail during Africa. She added that Regina a community; therefore we need the implementation of the plan”, Pastoral Plan Launch Mundi has a rich history in the always to work as a community she said. struggle of South Africa and the and accommodate each other’s’ Fr Patrick Rakeketsi, SACBC n February 8 the excellent cooperation, hard work dream of liberation has been differences. Associate Secretary General, organising committee for and availability to make sure realised also through its contri- Sr Makoro also reported that promised that SACBC Pastoral the launch of Southern everything went well. bution. She urged the faithful of the President of the country Plan copies will be soon O Regina Mundi to be the first and Mr Cyril Ramaphosa was also available in different pastoral African Catholic Bishops’ Sr Makoro congratulated the Conference (SACBC), convened Archdiocese and said the church most active in implementing invited to take part in the languages to all who need it. at Regina Mundi, Soweto to in Johannesburg is alive and Pastoral Plan. celebration but, because of other The meeting ended with evaluate the outcome of the there was no regret in choosing it When she was giving a report national commitments, he could official disbanding of the launch of Catholic Church to celebrate the launch of the from SACBC Bishops about not make it. She further said committee by Sr Hermenegild, Pastoral Plan ‘Evangelising Pastoral Plan. She said, “If Pastoral Plan Launch celebration there was a special delegation who has been chairing the Community Serving God, people of God are allowed to Sr Makoro said they were all which presented the summary of meetings since the beginning of Humanity and All Creation’. live their own baptismal very happy about the outcome. Pastoral Plan to the President preparations for the Pastoral Plan During her opening address, commitments fully, success is She said Bishop Sithembele and the whole copy was given to launch. Sr Hermenegild Makoro CPS, always realised”. She further Sipuka, SACBC President, is him and he was pleased to Thousands of Catholics from thanked different committee said: “We now know as the also happy about how everything receive it. Johannesburg Archdiocese and members for their unreserved conference where we should go evolved. She also reported that Sr Hermenegild, at the end of others from neighbouring commitment in making sure the in the future to make things Bishop Sithembele said Pastoral her address, also thanked the dioceses attended the celebration. event was successful. She also happen”. Plan does not belong to the SACBC Bishops for accepting Fr Paul Tatu CSS/ thanked the faithful of Regina Expressing the importance of Church alone; instead it is part of the proposal to take the event to SACBC Communication and Mundi, together with their parish Regina Mundi in the history of National Plan, as it contributes to Regina Mundi and Archbishop Media priest for their warm welcome, South Africa, she compared it the well being of all the people Buti Tlhagale and Bishop

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SACBC President, Bishop Sithem- The Vision bele Sipuka, with Children of Evangelising community serving God, humanity and all creation. St Bernadette Catholic Church – Gaborone Botswana. The Mission We the Church, the family of God in Southern African commit Why a Pastoral Plan? to work together with others for the good of all by responding to When we want to do something, the cry of the poor and the cry of the earth, through worship, we make a plan. When the proclamation of the Word of God, formation, advocacy, human Father, the Word and the Holy development and care of creation. Spirit summoned creation into Why a pastoral plan? love the gospel and share it being, God had a plan. At every A Pastoral Plan helps and guides especially with their peers and moment God invites us to play thus, to become authentic and a part in the unfolding of that us all to listen and respond to the credible messengers. plan. “For he has made known to leading of the Spirit to enter into 6. Justice, Peace and non- us in all wisdom and insight the The Southern African Catholic the Father’s plan for our Church violence mystery of his will, according to and our world to be missionary Action on behalf of justice and his purpose which he set forth in Bishops’ Conference speaks on disciples of Jesus in the present Christ as a plan for the fullness and to let the Spirit guide us into participation in the transfor- of time, to unite all things in the meaning of a Pastoral Plan the future. mation of the world fully him, things in heaven and things The Pastoral Plan’s focus areas: appear to us as a constitutive arranged in all Parishes, groups Conference. on earth.” (Ephesians 1:9-10) 1. Evangelisation dimension of the preaching of and movements. Implementation This Concept Pastoral Plan is My plans for you are peace and Personal relationship with the gospel or in other words, of the Plan will be ongoing, the work of the Drafting not disaster, a future full of hope. Jesus is fundamental to the of the Church’s mission for monitored and evaluated. Committee after considering the (Jeremiah 29:11) Pastoral Plan – all other areas the redemption of the human The Council for Evangelisation in-put of the Bishops in their To be pastoral is to look after flow out of this foundational race and its liberation from will regularly review and evalu- Plenary of August 2017, and the others rather than self, look out experience. every oppressive situation. ate how our Pastoral Plan is comments of the Council for for them before looking at your 2. Laity formation and 7. Healing and reconciliation being received and implemented. Evangelisation in the November own wants; to look for the lost, empowerment It is God’s grace that gives 2017 and January 2018 meetings. bandage the wounded, carry the A ‘new’ Pastoral Plan? Laity by their very vocation us a new heart and reconciles It was authorised by the Bishops weak, assist the wayward, care seek the Kingdom of God by us with Him and with one About 30 years ago the Southern in Plenary of January 2018 to be for the strong, ensure food for engaging in temporal affairs another, Christ who estab- African Catholic Bishops released for study and comment the journey, avoid what is and by ordering them accord- lished humanity in the Father’s Conference (SACBC) adopted by priests and religious and laity harmful, deal with danger, ing to the plan of God. love. Reconciliation thus and began to implement the first through the different organs of provide for the future. “We 3. Life and ministry of priests springs from this love. It is Pastoral Plan, Community the diocese. The intention of the who are strong ought to bear and deacons borne of the Father’s initiative Serving Humanity [1989]. Many Bishops was that dioceses begin with the failings of the weak, and Priests and deacons have a in restoring His relationship of you will remember this Plan. to look at their own programmes not to please ourselves; let each special calling to serve the with humanity. The Bishops later decided that and pastoral plans in the light of of us please his neighbour for his people of God. 8. Care of creation and the the Catholic Church in Southern this Concept Pastoral Plan. good, to edify him.” (Romans 4. Marriage and family environment Africa needed to create a new A community is a group of 15:1) “I myself will search for Marriage was not instituted The situation of planet earth Pastoral Plan. They asked the people who belong to each other, my sheep … I will seek the lost solely for the pro-creation of and the consequences of the SACBC Council for Evangelisa- share life and care for one and I will ring back the strayed, children but also that mutual indiscriminate exploitation of tion to lead the process. another. A community has a and I will bind up the crippled love might be properly creation call upon us in the Before doing this, the Bishops purpose. Every community which and I will strengthen the weak expressed and that it should Church to live and practice the had identified eight priorities does good, participates in the and the fat and the strong I will grow and mature. gospel in our care for creation for the life and mission of the love, life and action of the watch over; I will feed them in 5. Youth and the environment. Church in Southern Africa. Trinity. justice.” (Ezekiel 34:11, 15-16) Young people need witnesses For more information go the Through a process of To evangelise is to do what A Pastoral Plan for the Church and teachers who can walk Jesuit Institute of South Africa Jesus did and what Jesus is still does all this and more – within consultation in the parishes and with them, teaching them to website/YouTube channel. doing. the Church community, and for other organisations there were It is announcing something new, the people, society and world two widespread consultations important and life changing: around us. A Pastoral Plan helps conducted by a team coordinated – telling good news, and guides us all to listen and by Msgr Barney McAleer. This – bringing the truth about the respond to the leading of the team gathered up the concerns of Father who loves us all, Spirit, to enter into the Father’s all who responded. Six areas of – bringing hope, creating joy, plan for our Church and our mission emerged. – being a channel of the grace world; to be missionary disciples After much input, reflection, and power of God to change us of Jesus in the present and to let discussion and prayer, the and our world the Spirit guide us into the Bishops approved a Vision – opening ourselves to the Holy future. Statement and Mission Statement for the Pastoral Plan. Spirit, uniting ourselves with Invitation to all Catholics A at a meeting of the Council the Son – assuring everyone that: Each Catholic and all Catholic for Evangelisation on May 2017, • there is life on the other side Communities within our a task team was appointed to of death; Conference area are, in their own study all this material and • that suffering can bring context, invited to study, to compose a first draft of the transformation; discuss and decide how to proposed new Pastoral Plan to be • that we are immensely loved; implement the Pastoral Plan. presented to the August 2017 • that love is stronger than evil; Study sessions should be SACBC Plenary of the Bishops • that forgiveness; and • reconciliation bring inner Rest in peace peace; Fr Mokhalinyana S Moahloli OMI • that heaven is real! Can you add to this list yourself? 17/09/1982 - 11/02/2020 There are many ways to He was born on 17 September 1982. evangelise. New ways arise all His last appointment was to the Ngome the time to meet new needs and Shrine as an assistant rector. new situations. The Holy Spirit is His sudden death in hospital left many ever creative, forever prompting responses to new situations: shocked. The Requiem Mass was held at “Look I am doing something St Charles, Victory Park followed by the new!” (Isaiah 43:19) The Father burial at West Park Cemetery on is still working on His plan! 20 February. Creation is God’s project!

8 Volume 34 No 12 [email protected] March 2020 VAAL DEANERY NEWS Mass at Boiketlong

A beautiful celebration of the Eucharist led by Fr Sekabata Solomon Mphela OFM took place on 9 February in this small outstation in Boiketlong, just outside Zone 14, Sebokeng. The parish is called Immaculate Conception and is an outsta- tion of Emmanuel, Sebokeng. Fr Solomon prayed for the children, blessing them for the school year. Academic Mass An academic Mass was held on 9 February, in Emmanuel, Sebo- keng. The parishioners, with diplo- Catholic Women’s League mas and degrees, were asked to wear their academic gowns to prepares lunch for young people encourage those still in school. On 18 January, the Fr Sekabata Solomon Mphela OFM Catholic Women’s was assisted by Br Karabo Lephut- League held a music ing, a seminarian of the Archdio- and lunch event for cese who is doing his internship. The message from the parish priest the young people in to the parents and students was the Vaal who partici- “Be the light of the world, and salt Graduates with Fr Solomon pated in the music fes- to the earth.” Mphela and Br Karabo Lephuting. tival the previous year. It began with Mass led by the Dean of the Catholic Women’s Vaal, Fr Sekabata League opening Solomon Mphela OFM together with CWL chaplain, Mass Fr Kifle Kirba MCCJ. he Catholic Women’s TLeague from the Vaal Dean- Fr Emmanuel ery held its opening Mass on leads a 11 January led by the chaplain presentation. Fr Kifle Kirba at Our Lady of Fatima, Sharpeville. During his homily, Fr Kifle Vaal deanery youth leadership training spoke about appreciating what The youth from the Vaal Deanery had leadership training on Saturday, we have and to stop complain- 25 January at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Vereeniging. It was facili- ing. Giving thanks starts with tated by chaplain, Fr Emmanuel Kagimbangabo SDB. Koketso Zomba oneself and we should start the from the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference Inter-diocesan year by appreciating ourselves. Youth Committee attended and presented a session on the youth policy Altar servers meet to develop a year plan manual. Altar servers of the Deanery held a meeting at on the 2 February at Vaal Youth Deanery Chairperson Pulenyane Mohapi challenged the Emmanuel, Sebokeng to put together their year plan. Fr Marian SDB youth to see if they really knew their faith. A bring-and-share lunch was is their chaplain. enjoyed by all afterwards. Mashadi Makhondo, Media and Publicity Officer

Fr Kifle Kirba delivers the homily.

Catholic Women’s League veterans attended the opening Mass.

Procession of gifts. March 2020 [email protected] Volume 34 No 12 9 Catholic Women’s League, Phiri supports students top achiever at Holy Rosary, Phiri has been Aawarded a laptop. Keamogetswe Mafomo received three distinctions in matric last year. She originally applied to study at the University of West- ern Cape, but couldn’t proceed due to financial con- straints. She has been accepted to study at Vaal University of Technology. She is an orphan and depends on her grandparents’ social grant. In another student support case, league member Innocentia Dube bought a laptop and a cellphone for the daughter of a fellow member of the Catholic Women’s League. These will assist her tremendously in her studies. Ofentse Manyama is Alice Manyama’s daughter. She is studying journalism at the Vaal Insti- tute of Science and Technology. Thabile Mbhele

10 Volume 34 No 12 [email protected] March 2020 Rest in peace, Fikile Mokoena

Archbishop Buti Tlhagale, Send-off Fr Michael Seheri, Sisters of Assumption, lunch the young men and their families.

Back row: Rowan Antonio, Fr Godwin Garuba and Jaydan Adams Middle: Kealynn Parker, Tsoanelo Mokoena, Canadean Jordan Liemberg and Devante Brown Front: Kelsey le Grange, Nicole Labuschagne, Jordan Adams and Clarissa James. Ten new altar servers for Eden Park Fr Godwin Garuba, parish priest of St Paul the Apostle, Eden Park commis- sioned 10 new altar servers on Sunday, 12 January. Parishioners enthusi- astically welcomed the newcomers and prayed that this would be a first step in growing their faith and in the service of the church. Vivienne Herman Fr Michael Seheri with young he funeral service of Fikile men on the start of their journey Mokoena was held at Holy to priesthood. Rosary on 31 January. The T Br Sibusiso Zulu, Fr Michael service was led by St Peter Claver, where she spent most of her time, Seheri and Br Sechaba Liphoko. working tirelessly for the Catholic Women’s League and the Church in general. Bishop Duncan Tsoke he Episcopal Vicar for accompanied them with prayers said the requiem Mass with 11 TVocations in the Arch- which are crucial during the long priests and two deacons in diocese of Johannesburg, who and challenging journey. This attendance. is also the parish priest of Holy culminated in a lunch with their She was a member of the CWL Celebrating Rosary, Phiri, Fr Michael Seheri families and friends. The occa- for 26 years. She was involved in hosted young men beginning sion was graced by His Grace, many of the church’s projects like Fr Malesela’s their journey into priesthood. Archbishop Buti Tlhagale. Pres- Renew Africa and co-presented birthday They will start their seminary ent were seminarians, brothers a show on Radio Veritas. Her formation this year. Sechaba Liphoko and Sibusiso latest project was as a member The congregation is proud Zulu. that one of their own, Tshepo A young lady, Lethukuthula of the Friends of the Shrine in On the Feast of the Presentation, family and friends visited Fr Malesela Khoarai, is one of the five can- Ndebele is also pleased to join Magaliesburg. Dikgale to celebrate his birthday which was on 1 February. He cel- didates. Parishioners wished the Sisters of Assumption, who She was a woman of integrity, a ebrated Mass for them which was followed by a delicious lunch. these young people well and also attended. Thabile Mbhele committed and accounted woman Khosi Ngcobo with a strong presence. Mokoena is remembered for her sense of Congratulations Bishop Kizito We celebrate with our Priests fashion and style. CWL Regional President, Bongi The following priests and 3rd Fr Nkosinathi Nkabinde deacons celebrate their Mavuka, remembered her as 8th Rev Terence Fox birthdays and anniversaries of 14th Rev Sang Ryomg Choi a ‘courageous woman and a their ordination. Pray for them! woman of community – a giant 23rd Fr James Towell with a big heart.’ She was always Ordinations Fr John Panpogee 24th Fr Michalowski Pawel ready to share and sacrificed her Fr Joseph Luyombya 01-03-14 29th Rev Keith McKenzie time to live the motto of the Fr Aloysius Ssegwanyi 01-03-14 church. Rev Vincent Booysen 12-03-16 Diocesan President, Matilda Rev Sang Ryomg Choi 12-03-16 Dube, thanked Mr Mokoena for Rev Dennis Gregory 12-03-16 supporting his wife and being Rev Robert Johnstone 12-03-16 exemplary in their marriage until Rev Louis Khumalo 12-03-16 AD news they were separated by death. Rev Simon Koenane 12-03-16 Published by the Catholic Archdiocese Mr Mokoena shared one Rev Philippe Lukusa- of Johannesburg, important lesson he learnt from his Lumpungu 12-03-16 Pvt Bag X10, Doornfontein, 2028. 186 Nugget St, Berea. wife which is: “Love is not what Rev Israel Maoyi 12-03-16 Sr Maria de Lurdes Lodi Rissini, SACBC Coodindator for Migrants and Twelve issues per annum. you say, love is what you do.” She Refugee Office, congratulates bishop-elect of Aliwal North, Msgr Joseph Rev Sebhamu Mashinini 12-03-16 Circulation 15 000 copies per issue. was laid to rest at Westonaria Kizito on his appointment. They work closely together on issues relating to Rev Mcunu Mpumelelo 12-03-16 Distributed to all parishes of the Cemetery. stateless children, especially child-birth registrations and to assist them to Rev Paulos Mochesa 12-03-16 Archdiocese of Johannesburg. Thabile Mbhele register into the school system. His episcopal ordination took place on Rev Majorobela Moloi 12-03-16 Editor: Anna Cox Saturday, 15 February. Rev Mnimzana Mpambani Cell 083 610-0439 12-03-16 Chancery office: 011 402-6400 New St Anne Sodality Rev Arthur Tsele 12-03-16 Fax: 011 402-6406 Rev Johan van Rooyen 12-03-16 Chancery cell: 079 040-0668 Committee members of St Nicholas, Daveyton Rev Daryl Gabin 12-03-16 [email protected] The St Anne Sodality in Rev Vincent Morare 12-03-16 Reporter: St Nicholas, Daveyton, recently Fr Godfrey Kisabuli 13-03-10 Judy Stockill 083 267-7070 Fr Timothy Wrenn 14-03-82 Reporter: held its elections. 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March 2020 [email protected] Volume 34 No 12 11 St Anne Sodality opening Mass 10th Year Anniversary and presentation of new to the Priesthood diocesan committee Rev Father Jean-Marie Kuzituka Did’ho, Chancellor

A Soweto Deanery committee mem- ber receives a badge from President of the St Anne Sodality, Yvonne Skosana.

Incoming committee members in foreground with treasurer, Baile Makgatho, second from left, all smiles. he opening Mass of the St Anne Sodality, which Ttook place on Saturday, 18 January included the presenta- Members of the Daughters of St Anne Sodality from Holy Rosary, Phiri tion of the new spiritual director, were happy to lend their support. They are, from left: Brenda Msauli, installation/commission ceremony Nelisiwe Dubazana and Nguni Kambule. and inauguration of the new committee. t has been a while since I This was held at the Cathedral posted anything on my under the theme: ‘Women of website, www.kjmdidhobooks. St Anne, carriers of living water I inspire and co.za I thought of posting some- to a world that thirsts.’ thing on the day of my 10th guide me in Mass was led by Fr Victor priestly anniversary, but resisted life. The trials and difficulties that Ngwenya, Fr Bruce Botha SJ, doing so. I have encountered serve as Fr Thabo Motshegwa, Fr Henry About 10 years ago, on 23 Jan- lessons. Truly, it is only through Gonsen, Fr Tshepiso Lekoko, uary 2010, I was ordained to the the help and grace of God that we Fr Boshom Mpetsheni and can rely in passing through the Aspirants during the act of consecration to St Anne. priesthood by Archbishop Buti Fr Nkosinathi Nkabinde. Tlhagale at the Cathedral in storms of life. Remaining constant In his reflection, Fr Thabo said: the incoming deanery executives, The new committee comprises Johannesburg. Time flies so fast in prayer and trust in God are our “Before we are members of a receiving committee badges. Yvonne Skosana (President), and I praise God for the gift of my shelter and shield. sodality, we are Catholic Christ- The sodality’s new spiritual Veronica Mesatjwa (Deputy vocation. I would like to thank I invoke the protection of the ians called to the mission of director, Fr Victor was also President), Kgabo Boshomane many people who continue to pray Blessed Mother Mary to help me Christ. presented. He expressed his hope (Secretary), Tinah Musa (Vice for me, support and love me, my in my vocation and ministry to “Every day the Lord will call that they would work together Secretary), Baile Makgatho family – especially my mother God’s people. you this year. Many are thirsty, we harmoniously and with respect. (Treasurer), Lydia Mogalobe. Regine Muwayi, relatives, friends, In gratitude to God, I offered a need to give them water. A deeper May the God, who has begun Additional committee members benefactors, and colleagues. I Mass of thanksgiving on January understanding of our Christian this, bring everything to fruition, are Anna Maremane, Rosalia would like also to express my 23 at St Maria Goretti, Riverlea identity will help us not give he said, reiterating Fr Thabo’s Mabote and Emelda Malokotsa. gratitude to the Archdiocese of where I currently serve as a water that we ourselves would not plea to sustain priests through Lerato Mohone Johannesburg, under the leader- pastor. To brother priests who drink?” prayers. ship of Archbishop Buti Tlhagale joined me on the altar, I say thank He encouraged them therefore, and his Auxiliary, Bishop Duncan you. To parishioners of Riverlea not to offer just any kind, but Tsoke for their support and trust and Mayfair, to all other guests ‘living’ water. in me. and the parishioners of Dube and Yvonne Skosana who has been I’m grateful to all people of St the Cecilia Choir who attended, re-elected as president, presented God in parishes I served and I am grateful. the outgoing committee’s abridged continue to serve as a priest. With the help of God, may I report which highlighted how the Sincere and deepest gratitude goes continue to serve Him and His sodality has lived out its motto of especially to the parishioners of people. Please pray for me and serving the family, church and Our Lady of Fatima, Dube who rest assured that you are all in my community. helped me grow in my ministry. prayers and petitions. All for the As president-elect, she was My journey has been blessed in greater glory of God and the examined prior to her inaugura- knowing wonderful people. My salvation of His people! tion. This was followed by her beautiful experiences constantly Rev Fr Jean-Marie Kuzituka Did’ho committee and subsequently, all Chancellor St Anne Sodality Leadership, Spruitview HEAVEN IS A REALITY Reg. No 2003/047906/23

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