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newsnewsA publication of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg MSP Shrine Sod Celebrates Police Day Turning 5 25 years 6 9Celebrations Telephone (011) 402 6400 • www.catholicjhb.org.za APRIL 2017 ADAD he cost of the Mother of is a permanent and attractive. We Mercy Shrine in the Mag- The will also be building a cave grotto aliesburg has increased to and chapel at an additional T R4 million,” he said. R19 million. costs Explaining this at the Archdio- The key issue is how to raise this ExtensionExtension ofof churchchurch cesan Pastoral Council meeting, of the money. “We appealed to every Archbishop Buti Tlhagale said Catholic to donate R100 and this toto getget underwayunderway initially he wanted to raise R4 mil- has not worked – we only raised lion to construct some warehouse- shrine R2 million. People were not As Holy Rosary, Phiri prepares for the church extension project, the parish type buildings and R500 000 for responding”, he said. had its own sod-turning ceremony led by parish priest, Fr Victor Ngwenya ablutions as basics. explained The Archbishop said ‘Friends of on 5 March. “The church was to be consid- Rivonia church was R19 million the Shrine’ committees should be ered a luxury and would be built and only seats 800 people. The set up in parishes to assist with last. However, I was presented Mulbarton church cost R15 million fundraising. ‘Stop killing our law with a new design for a church and six years ago and the Bryanston Fr Gabriel Afagbegee SVD a multi-purpose hall at a cost of church R15 million 15 years ago. thanked everyone and the parishes. “In that perspective, the R19 mil- “This is wonderful and exciting R19 million by the new architects enforcement officers’ which will accommodate 3 000 lion for the church which will seat and all we want is people to come – J & P people,” he said. so many people is not expensive. forward in numbers with donations. Upon investigation, said the It sounds reasonable and is the Although costs are up, we are leav- were attacked last year – 81% of Archbishop, he found out that the norm at market price. ing a lasting legacy for generations them while on duty. cost of the construction of the “What we are constructing now to come,” he said. Respect for life is not just a slogan or a programme; it is a fundamental of the Cross, the “via dolorosa”, moral principle flowing from our where we identify ourselves with teaching on the dignity of the Magaliesburg Shrine – Jesus’ suffering and death on the human person, he said. cross. We hope that this will be It is an approach to life that values A House of Mercy embraced and expressed by pil- people over things. Respect for any wish to associate a freed from their day to day predic- Fr Chaka Motanyane is a chaplain grims when they will walk to human life is the starting point for Shrine of Mary with the aments who wish to be “lifted from in the South African Police Service Magaliesburg from Honeydew, confronting a culture of violence apparitions of Mary. the dust and to be raised from the Krugersdorp, Soweto, Randfontein, and holds the rank of captain. He M that includes police killings. The Historically and traditionally, her ash heap” (1 Sam. 2.5). People draw Carletonville, Westonaria, Khutsong has studied and graduated in logo- Catholic church cannot ignore the apparitions have been, and still inspiration not only from the great etc. These walks will serve as an therapy. Catholic law enforcement moral and human costs of so much are, the engine that powers many world shrines, but also, closer to expression of penance undertaken officers in need of spiritual support violence in our midst. who go on pilgrimages. home, from Ngome, Kevelaer and by the pilgrims. can contact him through the “In this task, the church has much Apparitions are at the heart of Ntshongweni and from the many Continued on page 10. Justice and Peace department on at stake and much to contribute. Marian devotions. Devotees to this parish grottos where parishioners 011 402 6400. What we believe, where we are, and day continue to flock to some of ever so often gather to venerate the more well-known shrines, Mary, the Mother of God. FREE he Catholic Church in Southern how we live out our faith can make a great difference in the struggle namely, Paris: Our Lady appeared The Mother of Mercy Shrine, PHOTOGRAPHIC Africa celebrates Police Day to Catherine Labouré in 1830; here in Magaliesburg, should be WORKSHOP annually. Parishes in the against police killing. We see the T loss of lives. We serve the victims. Lourdes: She appeared to seen, as it were, as the coming News will be hosting a free Archdiocese have been encouraged We feel the fear. We must confront Bernadette Soubirous in 1858; together of the parish grottos of photographic and caption- to pray for, and with, our law Knock, (Ireland): She appeared to the Archdiocese. It is a destination AD this growing culture of violence with writing workshop. Anyone enforcement officers. During the Margaret Beirne in 1879; Fatima: site for the pilgrims of the a commitment to life, a vision of interested in submitting articles for month of February, parishes invited She appeared to Lucia, Jacinta and Archdiocese and for all those who hope and a call to action,” said Dube. the newspaper and for our website officers to wear their uniforms for Francisco in 1917. Then there is wish to be fellow-pilgrims. www.catholicjhb.org.za can attend. Sunday Mass. Officers were invited The Catholic Church in Our Lady of Guadalupe (Mexico) Magaliesburg Shrine is a special to proclaim the readings at Mass Johannesburg is in a position to where she appeared to Juan Diego place where solidarity with the pil- Date: Saturday, 24 June and to say the prayers of the faithful. respond to police killings and the in 1531. grims of the world is shared. Time: 10h00 to 14h00 The Justice and Peace Depart- threat of violence in our society with It is this long and widespread We share faith in God the Father The day includes a free hotdog, ment (J&P) condemns the killing of new commitment and creativity, he tradition of devotion to Our Lady “who is rich in mercy” (Eph. 2.4). juice and tea/coffee. law enforcement officers as it added. by Catholics of different genera- Together, with the encouraging Tim Barnard, a well-known undermines the functioning of the More of the same is not sufficient. tions and Catholics from all walks help of Our Mother Mary, we have photographer from The Star will criminal justice system. “A proper Business as usual is not enough. of life, that we seek to draw inspi- our “eyes fixed on Jesus” (Heb. conduct the photographic work- functioning criminal justice system is Our faith and facilities can be rations from. Our faith is rooted in 12.1) for scripture says: “He who shop. He will teach people how to one of the key requirements in the beacons of hope and safety for their faith. These pilgrims are “wit- sees me sees the Father” (Jn. 14.9). make the best use of their cameras protection of human rights and the those seeking refuge from violent nesses to faith around us like a A Shrine is a place where we and cellphone cameras. stability of the country’s democracy,” streets and abusive homes. Catholics cloud” (Heb. 12.1). Anecdotes of venerate the Mother of Our For bookings please email: said Joseph Dube, Johannesburg can become peacemakers in their miraculous cures attributed to the Saviour, Our Redeemer. It is there- [email protected]. head of J&P. homes and communities, concluded intercessory role of Our Lady fore also a place where we bring Please book only if you are certain A police officer is murdered every Dube. abound. This is a rich source of our pain and suffering in search of you will be able to attend as our four days in South Africa. And 712 See page 9. encouragement and hope to the a relief. Penance is an integral part numbers are limited. many believers who pray to be of a pilgrimage, hence the Stations April 2017 [email protected] Volume 31 No 12 1 Pope’s Intentions: April Young People: That young people may respond generously to their vocations and seriously St Andrew’s confirmations consider offering themselves to God in the priesthood or consecrated life. PATRONAL FEASTS IN APRIL 24th Bl Isidore Bakanja, Protea Glen (1996) 29th St Catherine of Sienna, Eldorado Park (1974) 30th Our Lady of Africa, Mohlakeng (1962) Pic: Gio Toldo From left: Rev Godfrey, St Michael’s Anglican Church; CONFIRMATIONS Rev Peter, St John’s United, Benmore; Rev Chaane, Chaplin Confirmations in the month of April. Pray for the candidates! Leeuwkop Prison; Rev Martha, St Michael’s; Rev George, Sun 23 10:00 Our Lady of Mercy Springs St Mungo’s Presbyterian Church and Fr Keith at the Sun 23 09:00 St Philip Neri Moletsane ecumenical service, the launch event of the flower festival. Sat 29 17:00 Our Lady of Loreto Kempton Park Sun 30 10:00 Holy Cross Zola Celebrating Creation he Parish of the Resurrection, Bryanston t Andrew’s, Noordgesig celebrated the held a three-day flower festival at the end Ssacrament of confirmation with 16 young of February. people on 26 February. They are pictured with T In his sermon at the interdenominational service, Bishop Duncan Tsoke who presided. Concele- Fr Theodore Macupe, speaking of Pope Francis’ brating was parish priest, Fr Hubert Obaedo, encyclical on the environment, Laudato Si’, cmf.