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Chrism Mass at St Philip’s District Six with the Renewal of Ordination vows, the blessing of the Oil for the sick and the Consecration of the Holy Chrism

PAGE 3 Ma Julia is selfless in her giving

PAGE 4 Cansa relay for life

Clergy, deacons, (active and retired) gathered in worship and witness to renew their dedication to His service on Maundy Thursday. Archbishop presided and preached a powerful and in- sightful sermon. Archbishop Emeritus was also present. Photo: Peter van Deheuvel Amazing Anglican response to fires in PAGE 5 Imizamo Yethu Lady Day service for the Mother’s Union its Alpha Holy Spirit weekend at the Apostle Battery above Llandudno led by the Revd Trevor Pearce. He and the Revd Gaile Beckett took time from Alpha to view the de- struction and assist parishioners who were affected. On his return Revd Trevor sent an email via the MyAnglican system, alerting mem- bers of all registered parishes to the need for help. The response was amazing – donations of more than R 56 000 have been received, from around the country. Many donations of food, clothes, toiletries etc were also received from local parishes Late on Friday 10th March 2017, 000 dwellings, left 2 people dead and these have been sorted and a devastating fire broke out in the and an estimated 15 000 homeless. packed by volunteers from the parish PAGES 6 and 7 Imizamo Yethu informal settlement The Parish of St Peter, St Simon and and handed out to the fire victims. continues on page 3 Water Justice in Hout Bay. It destroyed some 1 St Andrew in Hout Bay was holding Conference

VOL 67VOL NO. 6303 NO. 05 FIRST FIRST PUBLISHED PUBLISHED 20 20 DECEMBER DECEMBER 1950 1950 MARCH MAY 2013 2017 Page 2 THE GOOD HOPE MAY 2017

CLASSIFIEDS EDITORIAL THE GOOD HOPE Editor: Rebecca Malambo I was gifted with a journal for Easter which had many pages of inspirational words of wisdom. I tend Address: to read from the back to the front and got ‘stuck’ on The Good Hope the following passage. PO Box 1932, CONSTANTIABERG Cape Town 8000 “Our pathways to happiness in the Lord are often FUNERAL HOME Tel: 021 469 3766 straight with crooked lines. The important thing for Preferential prices. us is to remain patient and trusting as we wait on Fax: 021 465 1571 24 hour service the Lord. Continue to surrender yourself to Him and E-mail addresses: High ethical standards as member of know that although He may be taking you the long [email protected] National Funeral Directors Assoc SA way around, you will become the person He has [email protected] created you to be.” 85 Kenilworth Road, Kenilworth Printed by: (cnr Rosmead Avenue) 021 671 2400 Love and Light, Rebecca Alan Lindhorst

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Philippians 4:4 “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!.” THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE DIOCESE OF CAPE TOWN Page 3 From the Bishop’s Desk

Dear Friends confused followers after he was raised from Lord and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit I trust that the joy and death. This took place to authenticate the at Pentecost, may we be renewed and af- blessing of the Resurrec- powerful and transforming truth of the Resur- firmed through our own encounters with the tion of our Lord is still re- rection, and to affirm and prepare them for risen Lord as he makes himself known to us verberating in your hearts their task ahead of spreading the good news amidst the daily tasks and challenges of life. and minds as we continue and “making disciples of all nations”. And may we never be afraid to live out our to celebrate the Easter proclamation that baptismal life of faith in action by confessing “Christ is risen!” The women who arrived at the tomb first and bearing witness to Him as the Risen Lord were told by the angel; “Do not be afraid. I and Saviour. Our faith is an Easter faith with the Resurrec- know you seek Jesus who was crucified. He tion of Jesus as its central focus. If, as many is not here, for He is risen as He said!” (Matt We especially continue to pray fervently for have attempted to do over the centuries, we 28:5-6). Our own world and society remains our beleaguered country at this time. At the deny the Resurrection, we have in fact no engulfed in gloom and fear caused by human Chrism Mass I intimated that “our nation is Christian faith. St. Paul declares that “…if greed, injustice selfishness, arrogance, cor- once again at a point where we as the Church Christ has not been raised, then our preach- ruption and the like. Indeed the very sin for are required to live out our calling to assist ing is in vain and our faith is in vain. We are which Jesus died on the cross. in providing sound and clear guidance and even found to be misrepresenting God…” (1 direction in the face of the ravaging onslaught Cor.15:14-15). As the Easter people of God we have inherit- on justice and truth, integrity and honesty ed the challenging but faith-building task and that threatens to cripple our hard gained de- The reality and power of the Resurrection pul- responsibility of fearlessly proclaiming to the mocracy…This is the context in which we sates vibrantly through the pages of the New world that “Christ has died, Christ is risen, are called by God to minister and pronounce Testament as it witnesses to the effect it had Christ will come again”. And then, having the good news and liberating power of God’s on the lives of those first followers who en- shared this good news, to ourselves authen- love…” countered the risen Christ, and equally on the ticate the message by a real commitment to community of faith that emerged as a direct living as God’s Easter community. Like those May we as the body of Christ be encouraged result. Therefore as we, the Church of Christ first followers of the risen Lord, we too need and empowered through our own encounters today, continue to celebrate, worship and the affirmations that they received through with the risen Lord to fearlessly witness to the bear witness to the Lord of the empty tomb, those post-Resurrection appearances. The joy and power of the Resurrection. we do so motivated and strengthened by the joyful and comforting truth is that, like then, power and reality of the Resurrection. This is Jesus can and does reveal himself to us as Blessings through the Risen Christ. the source of our joy and hope for renewal we go about our daily tasks and activities. and transformation in our corporate and indi- We too should be alert and attentive so that Grace and Peace vidual lives as followers of Jesus. During this we don’t miss our own Emmaus road encoun- + Garth Counsell Table Bay Post-Easter period we are reminded of Jesus’ ters with the living Christ. So as we approach several appearances to his bewildered and the next great feasts of the Ascension of our

Imizamo Yethu fire from page 1: The money 91 year old Ma Julia is selfless is being held until rebuilding commences follow- ing the re-blocking to be carried out by the Cape in her giving Town City Council, as it is felt that the need for financial assistance will be greatest at this stage. pairs of booties in various Sadly, news came in on Easter morning of an- colours within four days. other fire in which additional houses were burnt She is honoured to be an and one more person died. Should anyone wish Anglican and in her own to donate money, the bank account details are: words, “It is not so much Parish of St Peter and Simon, Standard Bank, about giving up some- Constantia, branch code 051 001, account thing for Lent, rather it is number 271 588 616. The collection point for about giving of yourself to donations of food or clothing is the Parish offices make a small difference at 40 Main Rd Hout Bay (opposite the Caltex in the lives of others and service station). - Iona Zietsman in this case, children.”

What an example to fol- low. Thank you Ma Ju- Julia Kester is a 91 year aware of the plight of new lia for your Easter gift. old parishioner at St born babies at Red Cross It speaks only about the Mark’s Athlone. She is a Children’s Hospital and great LOVE of our Lord regular worshipper and the race to knit jerseys Jesus Christ for us. has great love for children. and booties began. She - the Revd Christian She recently became knitted 12 jerseys and 12 Hartnick

[Jesus said,] “Ask, using my name, and you will receive, and you will have abundant joy.” John 16:24 Page 4 THE GOOD HOPE MAY 2017 Collect for Diocesan Synod Synod 2017 17-19 August 2017 On the way together

Based on the Eucharistic lessons for the days: SYNOD 2017 has officially commenced by the send- ing of summons to every licensed clergy and pastoral Thursday 17 August Joshua 3: 7-17 The Israelites cross the charge. We have been called to meet as people of the Jordan to enter Canaan ‘way of the Lord’.The Acts of the Apostles remind us that Early Christianity was spoken of as the Way of the Matthew 18:21 – Lord or the Way of God.( Acts 18: 24ff). In the Synod 19:2 Peter asks about article published in the Good Hope April 2017 edition, it forgiveness within the is stated that Synod from its Greek roots mean ‘together community and Jesus on the way’. tells of the unforgiving servant. For pastoral charges and parishioners, this common way began with the election of representatives to the Friday 18 August Joshua 24: 1-13 Jacob reminds them of Synod. These elected are people who bring the mind God’ work in the Exodus of the church to the assembly. Parishioners have the responsibility to pray for their representatives by name Matthew 19: 3-12 Jesus teaches about at every service. marriage and divorce In this way they will take you along with them .Further- Saturday 19 August Joshua 24: 14-29 Jacob affirms that he and more we participate in the Synod by the proposal of his family will serve God measures that formulate the governance of the church and calls on the people to and ultimately are the rules with which we effect the life renew their Covenant. of the diocese. It is our duty to propose motions that will allow our common life to be an expression of the Gospel Matthew 19: 13-15 Jesus affirms the - an example of the way of God. The ongoing life of the important place of Synod is controlled by the various committees elected at children. Synod: the Diocesan Trust Board; the Provincial Synod; the various advisory committees for the election of bish- Lord of every generation, ops and the appointment of a dean and rector of the you call your people to gather together in Synod Cathedral. and to move out to follow your way in the world: Forgive us where we have fallen short of your will for us, Our Archbishop has summoned the diocese to embark encourage us to build up your people in community, on this way that we may consider together the issues and direct us to re-affirm our covenant in your Son that confront us in the world and seize the opportunities that we can continue securely on the foundations that have been laid; that are presented for ministry. The Charge collects the in Jesus Christ our Lord mind of the diocese and directs our thoughts towards who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit achieving the way forward. From the Charge we may one God, now and forever. propose further motions that seek to direct the diocese Amen in the mission and vision of the church.

The Synod is held together by the Advisory Committee of Synod under the direction of the . 2017 Cansa Relay for Life They filter all the suggestions, motions and measures not forgetting the importance of feeding the people of A team from Church of the Holy Spirit in Heideveld participated in the 2017 God. Our worship sessions and bible studies contribute Cansa Relay for Life on 10th March 2017. Some of the events they partici- to the opening of our minds to the will of God in our pated in was the ‘wig lap’, ‘hat lap’, ‘awareness lap’ , the ‘onesie lap and the time and age. ‘purple lap’ which the team led. - Carla May May this Synod allow us to discover our common way and may it be the way of God.

- the Ven Karl Groepe Diocesan Synod Manager

Isaiah 26:3 “You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!” THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE DIOCESE OF CAPE TOWN Page 5 Lady Day service of the Mother’s Union

The Mothers Union (MU) gath- start our fundraising initiative to first woman to be elected as a ally uplifting message that chal- ered for its annual Lady Day cel- help run programmes for the MU Bishop of the Anglican Church of lenged us to allow God to touch ebrations at the St George’s Ca- at large. This year was a very Southern Africa and of the whole us like He did to Mary. Our heart- thedral on the 25th March 2017 special one for the Mothers’ Un- African continent, and currently felt thanks to the Bishop for the to celebrate the Feast of the An- ion as it marked the institution of serves as the diocesan bishop message. nunciation – the visitation of the our newly elected Diocesan Pres- of the Anglican Diocese of Swa- continues on page 8 Angel Gabriel to Mary, who dared ident and Executive Committee. ziland. Bishop Ellinah delivered to say Yes to God. We also celebrated Lady Day by a thought provoking and spiritu- issuing awards and prayer can- The day has long held signifi- dles in honour of Mrs Natalia cance for us, historically being Magodla and Sarah Daniels. the day that we celebrate the faithfulness of God and have tra- These two devout MU members ditionally enrolled new members were honoured in recognition of and paid subs. their outstanding contribution to the Diocese of Cape Town. Their Our members and guests came dedicated service, commitment out in numbers and the service to and role modelling of the MU was a joyous one filled with vi- objectives. Thank you Natalia brant song and dance to show and Sarah, May God reward that we were indeed “celebrat- you abundantly for being such a ing” God’s faithfulness. faithful servant!

All the branches submitted their The Mothers Union was par- subscriptions and we also held ticularly honoured to be blessed umjikelo for the first time. The by the presence of Bishop El- purpose of mjikelo was to kick- linah Wamukoya. She is the

“It shall be done to you according to your faith.” Matthew 9:29 Page 6 THE GOOD HOPE MAY 2017 To the Laos: to the People of God

But despite the betrayals of Finally, please keep me in your our political leaders, as peo- Our modern globalised society prayers at the end of May as I ple of faith we have also to say is stressing our water resources, travel to Germany to take part that even when darkness over- and the lack of water impacts in the “Kirchentag,” the great whelms us, the events at the particularly on the quality of life festival of the Protestant Church tomb of Jesus on Easter Day of the poor. Our faith tells us that in Germany which draws tens of signal a greater victory, a more the bounty of the land, including thousands of young people every abundant truth. At the heart of our water resources, is to be used two years. the message of the Resurrection for the widow, the alien and the of Jesus is the stubborn insist- oppressed, and to be looked after This year is particularly special ence that nothing is irrevocable. for future generations. because the church and the fes- There is no loss that cannot be tival are celebrating the 500th redeemed. It is never too late to I hope that many of you were anniversary of the Reformation start again. able to join in the Bible studies brought about by Martin Luther. which the Diocese issued for On Ascension Day, May 25, Locally, whether the winter rains Lent 2017, which highlighted a Chancellor Angela Merkel, a com- have started or not by the time number of the failings of our so- mitted Christian, will engage in a you read this, there is a wider ciety. I also hope that its call to conversation at an event at the A happy Easter to you all! crisis in the Western Cape, the deep prayer, personal and corpo- Brandenburg Gate in Berlin with country and the world around rate, will empower you for social former President Barack Obama. As we celebrate the Resurrection the availability of water—a crisis action, whether it be in your con- Then on Sunday May 28, there of our Lord, and move towards that we addressed recently dur- gregation, your community or at will be a huge Communion ser- Pentecost, we face significant ing the Water Justice conference a provincial or national level. vice ending the weekend’s events challenges in the Diocese and we held at St George’s Cathe- on the meadows alongside the the country. dral, in conjunction with Trin- While the church as an institu- River Elbe just outside Witten- ity Church Wall Street and other tion is not an opposition party, berg, the university town where The principal national challenge churches across the globe. but rather a bridge-builder—first- Martin Luther drew up his “Nine- is of course the reckless action ly for the poor and then for all in ty-five Theses”—the document of our President in reshuffling Those of us who live in comfort- society—we encourage you as in- which sparked the Reformation. the Cabinet in such a way that able homes in comfortable sub- dividual Christians to become in- The organisers have honoured it threatens our economy, our urbs often take water for granted. volved in action for social justice, our church by asking me to social cohesion and the welfare We forget that water is not only whether through political parties preach at the service, so I really of the country for generations to central to our lives, but that it is or other organisations of civil need your prayers if I am to live come. As I said at the Easter Vig- sacred and frames the biblical society. Do agitate for change, up to their expectations! il, many of us have as a result felt story. Water is mentioned 722 whether at a national level in our a deep resonance with the gos- times in the Bible. Before crea- country’s political life, or at a lo- God bless you during Eastertide pel observation in John 13:30 tion even took place, the waters cal level, in cleaning up rivers or and on Ascension Day. that when Judas left the room in were there. Water is a primal ele- protecting the Philippi Horticul- which the disciples shared the ment giving birth to life. It does tural Area and the vast resources ++ Thabo Cape Town Last Supper with Jesus, we are not come from a tap but from a of water to be found in the Cape told “it was night.” river and that river comes from Flats Aquifer. our Creator.

Psalm 119:18 “Open my eyes so I can see what you show me of your miracle - wonders.” THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE DIOCESE OF CAPE TOWN Page 7

Statement issued by the Water Justice Conference Global faith-based conference calls for water justice A global conference on water justice, held not only preserve our aquifers. We must stop place. We believe there is eleven thousand at St George’s Cathedral, from 23rd to 25th pouring sewerage into the ocean, polluting hectares of land in the City where the nec- March 2017, has called on faith commu- and threatening sea life. Instead we must essary housing and schooling developments nities and governing authorities to work for regenerate this water and utilise the nutri- could take place. Infrastructure is already in water justice as a matter of urgency. ents from sewerage. Large cities like Lon- place and this would reverse the injustices don have been doing this for many years. of Apartheid’s group areas which is a cause “Freedom is worth nothing if you can’t deal 5 Wale St, Cape Town 8001 | 082 790 of so much suffering for the people of Cape with sewerage and provide clean water”, 8948 [email protected]| commu- Town today. We must densify, not continue the Archbishop of Cape Town, Thabo Mak- [email protected] to house people far from the centres of em- goba told the conference. ployment. Presentations given at the conference by And we must care for our rivers so that clean WWF-SA and University of Cape Town aca- water can flow, allowing all life to flourish, We have to warn the authorities that we demics clearly showed how dependent peo- and improving our water resources at the will use all the resources at our disposal to ple are on our life support systems of clean same time. prevent the destruction of the Philippi Hor- air, reliable climates, fertile soil and water. ticultural Area. Without these, humanity – and much of life “The destruction of our natural environment – cannot survive. is the human rights challenge of our time”, Just as the churches opposed racial seg- “We know we cannot live without water. Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu told the regation in the Apartheid era, so we now Water is sacred. It is a gift from God. All life conference by video. oppose environmental destruction. We will depends on water. We therefore must care not allow the destruction of the natural en- for and look after our water resources”, the What is required is three-fold justice – en- vironment and our natural heritage. Once Archbishop stated. vironmental, social and economic. We can- you build over the natural environment, you not flourish where there is environmental destroy it forever. We heard of the alarming decline of fresh- destruction, social dislocation and econom- water resources globally, with population ic inequality. This is seen in informal set- We in the Western Cape have a quite unique growth continuing to increase. Notably for tlements here in our beloved country and and magnificent natural environment with those in Cape Town we heard that by 2030 around the world with lack of sewerage and exceptional natural resources. It is this that we could have a population of 8 million peo- clean water, violence, conflict and unem- attracts millions of tourists and South Afri- ple. Given our current water crisis, it is clear ployment. cans. We dare not destroy it in the name of that we need to care for our water resources ‘development and progress and profit’. and sources. Our immediate call to the Cape Town City authorities is to desist from any further in- xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx We heard that desalination is an extremely tention to allow the zoning to be changed costly source of water. We also heard of the from agriculture at the Philippi Horticultural The short video of the Blessing of the Wa- Cape Flats Aquifer at Philippi. Area. It would be morally wrong and irre- ters which was shown on 24th March sponsible for the City to allow further build- 2017 as part of the Water Justice Confer- We believe that it is an essential priority to ing on the Cape Flats Aquifer and it would ence, is available for viewing at http://www. protect, preserve and care for this unique prove that the City is more committed to trinitywallstreet.org/video/trinity-institute- water source. financial profit than the well-being of people 2017-water-justice-archbishop-thabo- and planet. makgoba The video starts approximately 3 We note with alarm intentions to allow minutes 33 seconds into the session which further building over the aquifer, which “What does development mean if it destroys Archbishop Thabo addressed. not only threatens the future of this water the water and destroys the food?” Arch- source but threatens an essential source of bishop Thabo asked the conference. We - Frank Molteno food for the people of Cape Town. We must fully support development, but in the right - Photos: Desiré Martin

“Jesus heard what they said, and He said to Jairus, “Don’t worry. Just have faith!.” Mark 5:36 Page 8 THE GOOD HOPE MAY 2017 ‘The Passion of Christ’ dramatised at St Mary Magdalene Guguletu on Palm Sunday

As the youth of St Mary Magdalene along sins. It was a cast of fourteen who made the ryone. To think that Jesus knew what was with the Revd Nkoloti, decided to go back dramatization a success. Every year on Palm coming and yet he did not run away because in time and dramatize how Jesus Christ was Sunday the priest would read the Gospel of he knew his life assignment and destiny. One handed over to be crucified on the cross. Matthew 27. This year it was different due of the parishioners, Mrs Nkoloti added that Archbishop Thabo declared that “2017 is to the play that was rendered. The reflection watching the youth dramatize “the passion of the year for young people” and we took full of the Gospel changed our thinking and our Christ” on Palm Sunday was unbearable sad. advantage of that by doing our best in the understanding. The play made us realise that Many couldn’t hold back tears, it was too production. Jesus gave it all and he died for each of us. painful. It made us ponder about our spiritual The play touched the entire congregation to path. The youth were incredible! They made We worked hard during the week with our a point where they shed tears. True emotion everyone proud and we just love them. rector to set the scene for the congregation in felt in the action and every facial expression what Jesus went through to save us from our which the characters played touched eve- - Siyanda Sinukela

Lady Day service from page 5: Warm thanks to all those involved with this service – both from the side of the Cathedral, as well as from the side of the Mothers’ Union, the Chaplain and our Bishop. A special thanks to our guests that came to celebrate with us as we give thanks for and be inspired by God’s faithfulness. We look forward to seeing you all at our next Diocesan event (fundraising in September) and Conference in October 2017.

- Sibongile Antoni - Photos: Desiré Martin

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