Archdiocesan News A PUBLICATION OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OF CAPE TOWN • ISSUE NO 65 • APRIL-JUNE 2012 • Free of Charge

Photos: Steven Clegg & Malcolm Salida Redemptorists celebrate 100 years of life and ministry in South Africa

pril 15th saw the Redemptorists CSsR held the fort in Hermanus for he had learned to be a priest in the days before the public event. Fr what was to follow! of South Africa celebrate the years and more recently Fr Bafana Grassy Park on his first assignment. Kaufmann opened the Assembly with [A centenary book “In celebration of centenary of their arrival in Hlatshwayo was parish priest at He recalled how he was trying to a look back at the past, Archbishop 100 years of Redemptorist life in south- theA country. Langa. sympathize with a parishioner when Tobin conducted a day of recollection ern Africa: 1912-2012” is available Founded in 1732 by Alphonsus Another significant connection the person replied “The Lord is my on the present challenges and he also from the Monastery, Bergvliet, price de Liguori, an Italian priest who with the Archdiocese was the min- Shepherd en ek kannie worry nie!” led a third day on the theme of hope R60. Tel: 021 712 2210]. wanted to come to Cape Town as istry of Stephen Naidoo CSsR who The Mass was concelebrated with for the future. A good preparation for Fr Seán Wales, CSsR. a missionary, the Congregation of served as Auxiliary Bishop from Archbishop Brislin, Archbishop the Most Holy Redeemer first came 1974 for ten years before becoming Henry, Bishop Cawcutt and to Africa in 1899. In May of that Archbishop of Cape Town in 1984. Archbishop Tobin CSsR. Archbishop year some Belgian confreres began Archbishop Naidoo died in office Brislin contrasted the centenary of ARCHDIOCESAN to minister in Matadi, Congo. Today in 1989. Redemptorists at St Mary’s the Redemptorists with the centenary Redemptorists are to found in Niger, Retreat are particularly proud of the on the same day of the sinking of the Burka-Faso, Kenya, Democratic fact that both Archbishop Naidoo Titanic. The conceited boasts of the DIRECTORY 2012 Republic of Congo, Ghana, Cote and Bishop Eddie Adams came from makers of the Titanic contrast with d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Angola, Zimbabwe, their parish. the reliance on God which marks the Mozambique, Madagascar, and South In addition to serving parish com- disciple of Christ. 160 page resource book Africa. New communities are cur- munities, Redemptorists down the Archbishop Joseph Tobin had rently being negotiated in Malawi and years have served also as chaplains in been the Superior General of the on the Catholic Church Cameroon. local hospitals and prisons. For many Redemptorist Congregation for Although the first community of years the Monastery, Bergvliet, was twelve years before being made in Cape Town Redemptorists was established in used as a venue for Clergy Retreats. Archbishop Secretary for the Vatican Pretoria in 1912, it was decided to hold Redemptorist Pastoral Publications Congregation for Consecrated Life  parish details the main celebration at the Monastery, (publishers of Catholic Link) began (Religious). He preached the homily  sunday mass times Cape Town. Since coming to the in a spare room in the Monastery, at the Mass.  Cape in 1925, Redemptorists have Bergvliet in 1992. The current Provincial, Fr Larry catholic schools been heavily involved in the life of Any account of the Redemptorists Kaufmann welcomed all the bishops,  clergy contact details the Archdiocese. The first foundation in Cape Town would be incomplete visiting priests and religious and eve-  institutions and here was at Heathfield and eventually without mention of the generous col- ryone to the Mass. He could not resist programmes the Monastery and parish Church was laboration of so many other religious. reminding everyone that Archbishop  hospital, immigrant, built at Bergvliet. In 1932 St Mary’s, The work of the Notre Dame Sisters Emeritus Henry is now a parishioner prison and university Retreat, became a separate commu- in Heathfield and Steenberg will never of Bergvliet parish – and a practicing chaplaincies nity and parish, followed in 1951 by be forgotten. The Cape Province of one at that!  religious orders and Grassy Park community and parish. the Holy Cross Sisters traces its origin There were many visiting congregations By the time the Redemptorists left to the mid 1930s when Fr Joseph Redemptorists, some of whom are well  Grassy Park there were three churches Ord, under the guidance of Bishop known to Capetonians: Fr Anthony archdiocesan administration to serve the local Catholics: Queen of Henneman, founded the Sisters of Pathe, who ministered in Grassy Park,  anniversaries of deceased Peace, St Clement’s and St Gerard’s. Our Lady of Sorrows. More recently Fr Andrew Burns, former Provincial clergy In 1961 St Anne’s, Steenberg, was the enclosed Order of the Most Holy and parish priest at Bergvliet, Fr Gary  liturgical calendar blessed and opened under the care of Redeemer (Redemptoristines) began George, former parish missioner and … and much more! the Redemptorists. their presence in South Africa in the Fr Michael Fish, former Provincial As well as Redemptorist com- Monastery, Bergvliet, before moving and now a Camaldolese monk. The Available from: munities serving parishes in Cape to KwaZulu-Natal. Provincial from London (the mother- Town there have been individual The actual celebration on 15th Province), the Regional superior from The Catholic Bookshop, tel 021 465 5904 Redemptorists who did sterling work April took the form of a special Mass Zimbabwe, and several Nigerian con- The Salesian Repository, tel 021 419 9980 in other parishes: Fr Patrick Cosgrove celebrated by Bishop Kevin Dowling, freres also attended. CSsR was parish priest at Lambert’s CSsR, bishop of Rustenburg. Bishop Another aspect of the celebration R65 a copy Bay for many years, Fr John Smith Dowling told the congregation that was an Assembly of Redemptorists in ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS Visit the Archdiocese of Cape Town’s website on www.adct.org.za April-June 2012 1 From the HEART

On the Feast of Pentecost we News. It is through the work of celebrate the coming of the Holy the Spirit that the Church is the Spirit – the gift of God’s liv- “family of nations”, truly Catholic Vocations ing and active presence in the and Apostolic, faithful to the teach- world. Of course, the Holy Spirit ings of Christ that has come to us Festival has always been at work in the through the Apostles. world, but as the “unknown The unifying action of the Spirit, The Vocations Festival was held on God” (cf. Acts 17:23). When the symbolised by the tongues of fire Saturday 21 April 2012, at St Joseph’s day of Pentecost came the apos- “resting on each of them” and the Home, Montana. About 160 people tles were gathered together in making of the faith understand- gathered for the event, including the prayer with Mary, the Mother able to all despite different lan- seminarians from St Francis Xavier of the Lord. They saw proof that guages, overcomes all differences Seminary. St John and Paul’s parish Jesus Christ acted in conformity and divisions. The reality of this is priest and youth walked from the with what he had announced; still unfolding and will never reach parish of Belhar to Montana with a the "promise of the Father" was perfection in an imperfect world. huge banner that read: Jesus, where being fulfilled. The first of the But it does indicate that we, in liv- do you live? Once they were inside the apostles, Simon Peter, proclaimed ing our baptism, need to be open property of St Joseph they sang: We this when he spoke to the assem- to the work of God’s Holy Spirit, want to see Jesus lifted high… It was a great morning with different religious bly. Peter spoke by first recalling to being led by the Spirit, in order Orders and Congregations showcas- Jesus' death on the cross, and to be instruments of unity. ing their charism. then he witnessed to the resur- As we celebrate the birth of Holy Mass was celebrated by rection and the outpouring of the Christian Church on the day Archbishop Brislin and nine priests. the Holy Spirit: "God raised this of Pentecost, it is appropriate to In his homily the Archbishop spoke Jesus; of this we are witnesses. feel a deep gratitude to God for about answering the call of the Exalted at the right hand of God, this great blessing of the Church. Lord. After Mass, in his address, he he received the promise of the Despite her humanness, failings addressed the young people, explain- Holy Spirit from the Father and and weaknesses, despite the many ing to them what Diocesan priesthood poured it forth" (Acts 2:32-33). mistakes that have been through was all about. The Christian community was the centuries, the Church contin- The seminarians performed a play born with the coming of the Spirit ues to be led, guided and strength- on the call of Samuel and later spoke about life in the seminary. – a community of love, of many ened by God’s Holy Spirit. To Sr Annemarie Nicholas ISSM spoke different nations, cultures and lan- belong to the Church is the awe- on religious life and gave an outstand- guages. It was love that broke some privilege of being part of ing presentation using the imagery of down divisions among people, the great assembly gathered in the the rose to explain religious life. that changed the first believers name of the Lord, the assembly of Archbishop Emeritus Lawrence from being a “closed community”, young and old, rich and poor, of Henry also shared his story on how huddled together in the upper every nation, language and culture. God called him as a priest. room “for fear of the Jews”, to an How blessed we are to be part Marriage Encounter also present- outgoing, open community that of that. ed their spirituality and Neil and would reach the ends of the earth Carmenita Everton gave a moving (Acts 1:8). By her very nature, testimony of how God has blessed the Church is evangelical and has + Stephen Brislin them in their vocation of marriage. the mission to spread the Good Archbishop of Cape Town The day ended with Benediction. Fr Emmanuel Siljeur Episcopal Vicar for Vocations

Archdiocesan News is a channel of communication and dialogue for the people of the Archdiocese of Cape Town. The views expressed in it do not necessarily reflect the views of the editors. It hopes to communicate various events, discuss topical issues, provide theological and spiritual input, and reflect all aspects of the life of our Church. Archdiocesan News is produced by the Archdiocese of Cape Town and appears quarterly. Thank you to those who submitted articles for this edi- tion. What would you like to see in future editions? Please submit reports about events and workshops that take place in your parish, or suggest topics and issues you feel would be beneficial to our Church. Archdiocesan News is distributed free of charge in all parishes of the Archdiocese of Cape Town. Donations will be gladly appreciated. Articles, letters and advertisements should reach us by 17 July 2012 for the July-September 2012 edition. Please address all correspondence to: Archdiocesan News, PO Box 2910, Cape Town, 8000. Tel: 021 462 2417. Fax: 021 461 9330 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.adct.org.za Editor: Stephen Docherty Regular Contributors: Archbishop Stephen Brislin, Mgr Andrew Borello, Catholic Parliamentary Liaison Office, Catechetical Commission, Youth Commission, Ministries Team, Catholic Welfare and Development. Layout, Production & Advertising: Stephen Docherty

ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS April-June 2012 2 Mater Domini’s CIRCLE OF FRIENDS

The Circle of Friends was formed The Mater Domini Home is a shelter tion for women who may feel forced, earlier this year to provide a for women in crisis pregnancy, or out of desperation, into making such forum through which people can suffering abuse. Our home is situ- a decision. involve themselves in actively ated in Claremont. We operate within When we talk about the nameless, the Archdiocese of Cape Town, with faceless and voiceless victims of abor- supporting the Mater Domini Archbishop Stephen Brislin as our tion, we have to include the mothers, Home. Patron. who so often find themselves in help- The primary project this year is Mater Domini Home is run with a less circumstances, with little other a “planned giving” campaign to specifically Catholic ethos – provid- alternative but to make the difficult fund the monthly running costs ing a loving, caring environment that choice to end the life of their unborn of the home – we are trying to respects the sanctity of life and free- child. get at least 500 supporters who dom from abuse for all human beings. Since we opened in September will give us a regular monthly We will help any woman regardless 2007, the need for the home has donation. of race, creed, marital or economic been confirmed. Our original home status, who is in an unwanted or cri- in Pinelands, which was intended We have also held a Masqued sis pregnancy. At Mater Domini, we to accommodate eight women, was Ball to raise funds to replace our provide non-judgmental counseling often filled to capacity and was at vehicle which is at death’s door. and medical and spiritual support to times overflowing with as many as The crafts and skills room is women and their babies. We also offer 19 women and children being accom- being revamped and revitalized. access to skills training programmes, modated. We have a variety of knitting and and we support them in seeking and The first baby born in our home sewing equipment and donations securing employment. was in November 2007. Since then we The establishment of the Mater have assisted more than 150 women of either time or materials are Mater Domini Home in Claremont Domini Home was born out of the and children, and at last count 51 always welcome. need to create an alternative to abor- babies have been born to women resi- We meet once a month and if dent at the Mater Domini Home. and spiritual poverty as well. As you may well imagine, most of We try to respond as Jesus calls us to you would like to be involved the women who find themselves under when he says: please contact Amy (076 593 our care, have been through turbulent 3325) or Debbie (082 460 4662). times. They suffer not only financial "Whatever you do unto the poverty, but by and large emotional least of these, you do unto me."

Our bank details are: CONTACT DETAILS Right to Live – Mater Domini First National Bank www.materdominihome.org Branch 200309 [email protected] Account no 62145987709 Phone: 021 671 6008 Donations are tax-deductible ------Public Benefit Organization: 930036903 Donations of food and clothing are welcome. Non-Profit Organization: 089-510-NPO Please phone to make arrangements. Archbishop Brislin celebrating Mass in the chapel at Mater Domini

approach had made its way to Europe, than nine are required) are asked to First Bibliolog training in the where a network facilitates training please contact Maud Stellenboom at and supervision. One of its mem- the Center for Pastoral Development bers, Andrea Schwarz brought the on 021 462 2417. Archdiocese of Cape Town approach to South Africa in 2008. One the best ways to spread 2. What can Bibliolog be used for? Bibliolog is to let others experience We are fortunate in the way in Bibliolog can be used for and is it. which Bibliolog was introduced to ideal for; So, if there is any parish in the the Archdiocese of Cape Town. • small groups – such as Bible shar- Archdiocese of Cape Town or any Archbishop Stephen Brislin met ing, planning meetings, confir- group within a parish (with the per- with Ms Andrea Swartz, a Bibliolog mation classes mission of the Parish Priest) who trainer from Germany, in June 2011 • larger groups – such as retreat wishes to experience Bibliolog, please and in their conversation she spoke groups, school classes contact Dcn Terry Okkers at terryok- to him about Bibliolog and asked if • large groups – such as a congre- [email protected] or 021 934 2312 he sees a possibility of introducing gations assembled for a prayer to discuss the possibility of experi- it in Cape Town. Archbishop Brislin service encing the basic form of Bibliolog immediately saw the potential and on • the young and old, for those close (please specify your group, and there his return asked Ms Joan Armstrong, to their Christian faith and those is no limit to the size of the group). the director of the Center for Pastoral viewing it from a distance, for Dcn Terry Okkers Development, to get in contact with those who might struggle with Ms Swartz and obtain more informa- reading and those regularly Abortion Warning tion about it. The new “buzz-word” engaging in scriptural medita- ‘The Pill’ can abort, undetected, now on the horizon is Bibliolog. tion. soon after conception. After much deliberation as to the 3. What training is involved? A medical fact. See www.humanlife.org/abortion_ In order to be able to use Bibliolog next step, Ms Maud Stellenboom does_the_pill.php and Dcn Terry Okkers were sent to in given settings, the facilitator is Vryheid in Kwazulu-Natal to attend expected to complete a four-day Back Row L–R: Bernard Sauls, Mark Renaud and Dcn Terry Okkers. a basic form of Bibliolog training at training course, run by a trained Front Row L–R: Treasure Landsman, Monwabisi Balarane, Sharyn the Nardini Sisters Convent from O’Connor, Andrea Swartz and Jean Hendricks trainer. It presupposes some experi- 5-8 December 2011. On comple- ence in group work and some biblical tion of the course, both Maud and Sharyn O’Connor and Mr Bernard facilitator, who sets the scene of a knowledge. A certificate is issued Dcn Okkers became certified to use Sauls. Ms Andrea Swartz was the chosen biblical text. At a specific once the training has been success- Bibliolog techniques in its basic form training facilitator, assisted by Dcn point the leader invites members of fully completed. In order to qualify as and to facilitate a Bibliolog session Terry Okkers, who is in the proc- the group to take on the role of a ‘Bibliolog trainer’ i.e. being allowed with various groups. ess of becoming a trainer to teach a scriptural character and respond to hand on the method to others, a Bibliolog is still in its infancy in the the basic techniques of Bibliolog to to prepared questions, thus tapping facilitator requires further extensive Archdiocese of Cape Town and for future Bibliolog facilitators. into the participants’ unique and follow-up training. Criteria are still it to grow the first training session 1. What is Bibliolog? spiritual reaction to the said text. being reviewed and developed for the of this interactive and interpretive Bibliolog is a unique way of engag- No set answers are expected, but all Southern African context. Training Bible study method took place at ing with texts from Holy Scripture. responses are considered acceptable, is presently offered in English! Mater Domini House, Claremont It resembles the Jewish ‘midrash’ welcomed and significant. It rein- 4. Next Training Session from 16-18 April 2012. The first to and aims to invite participants to forces that the Bible has something The next training in Cape Town be trained in Cape Town as facilita- engage with the ‘white fire’, that is, to say to everybody, in whatever life will be held from 20-24 August tors in the basic form of Bibliolog the unwritten contents hidden in- situation they find themselves. 2012. The cost and the venue will techniques are: Ms Jean Hendricks, between the actual text, also called Bibliolog was initially developed be sent on to the parishes. Anybody Mr Monwabisi Balarane, Mr Mark ‘black fire’. by a North-American Jew by the interested in joining a training course Renaud, Ms Treasure Landsman, Ms Bibliolog is offered by a trained name of Peter Pitzele. By 1999 the (at least six participants but not more ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS April-June 2012 3 Youth Unlimited closes its doors

While the Board of Youth inception, and Catholic Welfare and partnership with Caritas Unlimited (YU) regrets to Development, as the legal holder of Germany, with the main Theology announce the dissolution of the Caritas funds, it became clear that aim of bringing together the organisation, it is very the Caritas funding would be coming those working in the field pleased to declare that the to an end. The funding had been of youth so as to dovetail YU Co-ordinator, activi- sourced from the German govern- activities, share youth Today ties and assets have been ment and the European Union. development models and form part- Mgr Andrew Borello transferred to St Kizito Children’s Youth Unlimited was started in the nerships. The initial three partners, Programme, as of April this year. late nineties as a coalition of Catholic the Archdiocesan Youth Commission, After many months of discussions organisations working with youth Catholic Welfare and Development and negotiations between the YU in the Archdiocese of Cape Town. and the Salesian Institute, were later Board, Caritas Germany, who had Sydney Duval, working for the arch- joined by Edmund Rice Camps, Rural The issue of a Vocation to the interior dynamic that is so essential. funded Youth Unlimited since its diocese at the time, negotiated the Development Support Program, Life Priesthood is becoming ever more None of the external factors listed Choices and St Kizito Children’s pressing as the number of priests would be likely to be overriding Programme. declines and Vocations are nowhere when God’s call is heard by a young P O Box 379 These seven organisations met on a near where they need to be to deal man committed to God and in tune 8000 Cape Town regular basis and carried out successful with the situation. With fewer priests with Him. A Vocation received and Tel: 021 465 5904 programmes in the fields of preven- and increasing demands being made welcomed would have the natural Fax: 021 461 0785 tion, re-integration and rural youth. on those who are engaged in active response required. E-mail: [email protected] Youth Unlimited brought together ministry, the situation of declining This means that the problem is development experts with a wealth vocations is of great concern to the now of getting young men (and all A handy THE ROSARY IN MY POCKET: of experience in working with youth, local Church, but especially to the young people) into a committed booklet for children which includes the 20 mysteries with particularly those who are vulnerable. existing priests. What is going to relationship with God, where they bright, colourful illustrations, a step-by step chart on how The YU office maintained a high level happen to the Church in the future? would be able to both hear God’s to say the rosary, and the prayers of the rosary. Booklet of professionalism in accounting for all Priests who are working hard to call and to respond to it. Clearly this pocket size R20.00 funds received and meeting stringent ensure the continuance and future boils down to effective evangelization THE BEATITUDES FOR reporting standards. YU succeeded growth of the Church want to know into a mature adult relationship with in creating synergy between the dif- CHILDREN: Each beatitude is that there will be others to carry God. By and large, I do not believe ferent organisations and brought a coupled with a kid-sized explanation on their legacy. Yet this assurance is that this is happening in our current vibrancy to youth work in the archdio- that makes it easy for them to relate to these powerful simply not there. catechizing of our young people and cese that had been lacking. YU also statements. "Real life" applications make it helpful for So what is the issue? I do not we need to look seriously at this spearheaded the Siyaphambili Sports kids and their parents to participate. Helps parents believe that God is not continuing whole issue of faith formation. All Programme which involves youth in encourage the children to stay close to Jesus as they to call young men to the Priesthood, too often we have realized that it sports activities, community service grow. Paperback colour illus 64pp R70.00 even if there are those who say is not working, yet have seemed and learning life skills. that is God’s way of bringing about incapable of finding a radical solution. BOOK OF HEROES Amy Sadly it became necessary at the changes in the way in which we Just changing a syllabus or trying a Welborn: 36 stories of Catholic heroes and saints end of last year to retrench all YU “do” Church. Priesthood is essential different programme is not likely to throughout history for older children and teens told staff, with the exception of the to Eucharist and Eucharist to the achieve the required result. There by a welknown Catholic author. Includes: Albert the Co-ordinator, Wayne Golding. It was Church. The problem seems to be needs to be a new way of doing faith Great, Dorothy Day, Ss Patrick and Columba, Stephen agreed that Wayne, having served YU that while God is calling young men, formation which is far more engaging the first martyr, St Helena, Mother Teresa and how since 2001, would remain to explore they are not hearing that call. This is and challenging to young people and their lives relate to the seven ways of keeping the work of YU not so much that they do not want which develops a total lifestyle based virtues. Hardcover illus 196pp alive. Wayne had also been instru- to hear this call, but rather that they on the Scriptures and the Teachings R130.00 mental in getting St Kizito Children’s are not able to hear the call. Vocation of the Church. Programme, a parish based response is very much an interior dynamic I believe that this rooted evange-

MY LITTLE FAMILY PRAYER BOOK: to the needs of orphans and vulnerable between God and a young man. lization is essential for our young Simple prayers for daily family life, written and children, off the ground. The Youth Priesthood would be likely to be people and not just in terms of a beautifully illustrated for very young children: aged 2-5. Unlimited Board recently decided to very low down on the scale of poten- Vocation to the Priesthood, but Booklet colour illus 16pp R49.00 ask St Kizito Children’s Programme tial options for a career for a modern equally in terms of the Vocation SACRED STORIES: A child's bible activity book to take over its remaining assets, young man – not allowed to marry of Marriage and of Consecrated Each child has a unique relationship with God; these stories and activites, continue the employment of Wayne and have children, low pay, none of Life. Only then will Marriage and suitable for 7-10s, support that relationship! Golding and house the Siyaphambili the trappings of the successful and Consecrated Life come into their Booklet illus 33pp R47.00 Sports Programme. This was unani- upwardly mobile and none of the truest realisation. So the challenge mously agreed to and seen by St fast life. In terms of the choices for a to us, as Church, is to take seriously THE "GREAT ADVENTURE" KIDS PACK Kizito Children’s Programme as a lifestyle in a highly materialistic world, the call to evangelization and invest A dynamic new learning system designed to teach children the story of great opportunity to consolidate and Priesthood does not feature. But this our energies into making sure that the bible in a fun and interactive manner. The items in the pack will aid expand its own work. The YU Board is only true if Priesthood is viewed it happens in the most dynamic and in teaching children the narrative story of salvation history. Through play, thanks Archbishop Stephen Brislin on the external level and why it is the life changing way. memorization, prayer, and interaction, these learning tools bring familiar for his support throughout this painful bible stories into a system where children can relate them to their own lives. process and appreciates his blessing on Pack includes: bible timeline chart, bible card games set, the new plan. Thanks are also due to those in need first will live on. (SKCP Chaplain) 021 462 2417 / 021 bible story colouring book, bookmark & prayer beads. Wayne Golding, all the past staff and New contact details for St Kizito 637 5396, emmanuelsiljeur@yahoo. Instructional parent/teacher guide is included. Pack board members of YU, its supporters are: PO Box 22205 Fish Hoek 7974. com R257.00 and friends. The all-important work Email: [email protected]. Web: Rosanne Shields with youth continues and YU’s legacy www.stkizito.org.za. Wayne Golding Development Director "NOAH'S ARK" JUMBO FLOOR of bringing organisations together, (SKCP Co-ordinator) 021 782 7941 Rural Development Support PUZZLE creating new solutions and putting / 082 301 9385. Fr Emmanuel Siljeur Program 32 extra large pieces, full colour, size 594x84mm – boxed R130.00 OUR PARISH AT PRAYER series A PRAYERBOOK FOR FIRST RECONCILIATION An informative, daily companion and prayerbook for children which expresses their joys, fears, and anticpation as they prepare to celebrate this sacrament. Booklet 32pp R8.30 A PRAYERBOOK FOR FIRST COMMUNION 31 prayers, reflections, questions and activities which help children prepare for First Communion. Booklet 32pp R9.00 A PRAYERBOOK FOR PARENTS AT BAPTISM Offers inspirational guidance as they integrate the sacrament into their daily lives. Each prayer offers assurance that the call to be a parent is integral to living the baptismal call. An inspiring companion for all parents! Booklet 32pp R8.30 THE SUNDAY MISSAL for older teens and adults is now available! R210.00

Shop hours: Mon-Fri 08.30-16.30 + Sat 08.30-12.00 The Confirmation candidates of St John Bosco, Westridge held a Passion Play on Good Friday in the church. Street address: The Grimley, 14 Tuin Plein (next to St Mary’s School) In the scene above Jesus meets his sorrowful mother. The play was directed by Lucinda Permall.

ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS April-June 2012 4 Edmund Rice Camps Western Cape An initiative of the Christian Brothers Reaching out to children in need, through the power of positive relationships. The road to true leadership: An Edmund Rice Camps approach to volunteerism

Are you: • Between 17 and 35 years In today’s society, youth and young tionship at a time. In an environment is a powerful shift that comes about in • Fun-loving and sociable adults are often faced with the chal- where positive role models are few and the minds and hearts of the volunteers THE BENEFITS OF • Energetic and creative lenging question of how to lead far between, the ERC programme through the face-to-face interaction • A good role model with good and meaningful lives and make a differ- pairs marginalised children and youth with the child in their care. To gain VOLUNTEERING clean habits ence in the world. This is certainly with young adult volunteers who act the trust of a child, especially an ERC FOR ERC • Caring and committed true in a city like Cape Town where as mentors to them over holiday and child, is to be held in high esteem. It young people are exposed to social ills weekend recreational and lifeskills is a silent statement to a leader that • Flexible and able to offer up some · Develop and enhance your life weekends and holidays like crime, gangsterism, violence and camps. This one-on-one mentor- “I feel safe with you”. And certainly skills. • Goal orientated drugs. A 2011 research study con- ship style between child (a “buddy”) to experience that is to leave a trail · Interact with people of various • Willing to make a positive differ- ducted by the South African Institute and mentor (called a “leader”) cre- where there is no path in the life of the cultures and backgrounds. ence in the life of a child of Race Relations paints a very grim ates a bond of trust, mutual learning, vulnerable child and youth. • A person who is not afraid to be picture of the state of the youth in friendship and love over the duration The volunteers are given the neces- · Explore many different places in challenged South Africa. Authors of the research of a camp. Based in Stellenbosch, the sary tools that will equip them to safe and tranquil environments. paper that was subsequently published camps are a safe haven for children be effective mentors to their bud- · Build healthy friendships IF YOU SAID A SINCERE YES TO cited broken families and a lack of role and youth to play, learn and grow and dies. Through the ERC leadership · Explore and learn in creative MOST OF THESE QUALITIES, models as key factors contributing to in doing so, discover their potential. development programme, volunteers ways THEN… the high rates of violent crime, teen- Taking the road less travelled are screened and trained extensively age pregnancy, and alcohol and drug A famous quote states “Do not fol- in Child Protection, First Aid, camp · Boosting of self-confidence abuse amongst young people. How low where the path may lead. Go leadership and lifeskills training. It · Learn the true value of having then can children and youth trans- instead where there is no path and is this training and the one-on-one responsibility form their lives and live positively leave a trail.” ERC’s 100+ young adult experience on the camps that empow- · A sense of purpose and belong- when so much within society renders volunteers are doing just that – setting ers ERC volunteers to become agents ing them powerless to do so? the bar for young adults in and around of change in their communities. · Something worthwhile to add The power of positive relationships South Africa by taking the road less Edmund Rice Camps charts the way to your CV. Edmund Rice Camps (ERC), a travelled and offering their time and for children, youth and young adults Cape Town-based volunteer organisa- energy in the service of those in need. in the Western Cape, leaving its own · Receive a reference letter from tion targets these vulnerable groups in The organisation has a growing data- trail through its unique approach in ERC, if you have earned it. TO BECOME AGENTS OF CHANGE our society, offering them opportuni- base of volunteers whose lives have reaching out to disadvantaged chil- ON OUR CAMPS AND IN YOUR ties to transform their lives, one rela- been touched by their buddies. There dren and youth. OWN COMMUNITIES Edmund Rice Camp Dates for 2012 Type of Camp Group targeted Date of Camp IF YOU ARE OVER THE AGE OF 30 AND Weekend Recreational and life WOULD LIKE TO HELP ERC GROW, YOU Children 7-12years Fri 18 May – Sun 20 May CAN HELP IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS: skills camp Youth, 13-16 years (in collaboration Volunteer your skills in and love for driving and/or cooking Holiday life skills camp for youth Mon 2 Jul – Fri 6 Jul · with UCT) · Volunteer your skills in art, dancing, drumming, drama, sport, etc. Children from 7-12 years/ 13-16 years Weekend Recreational and life SHOULD YOU NOT BE ABLE TO CONTRIBUTE depending on need of community Fri 24 Aug – Sun 26 Aug skills camp ANYTHING PRACTICAL YOU CAN organizations Holiday recreational and life · Make a donation in kind, or make a monetary contribution Children 7-12 years Mon 1 Oct – Fri 5 Oct by contacting the ERC Office for more information. skills camp Family camp Families with children from 6-16 years Fri 23 Nov – Sun 25 Nov Should you wish to take part on camp or volunteer your services, please contact Jennifer Fredericks on 021 880 Weekend Recreational and life Children from 7-12 years Mon 10 Dec – Fri 14 Dec 0795 or [email protected] skills camp

LEFT: Mgr Andrew Borello presented the first workhop on Vatican II docu- ments (Sacrosanctum Concilium) on 17 March 2012 at St Joseph's, Montana. RIGHT: Archbishop Stephen Brislin and a group of priests at the Archiocesan Pastoral Council in February discussing the role of men in the family and parish. Nurses and health care workers cel- Is it your desire to go on pilgrimage to THE HOLY LAND, LOURDES, ebrate International Nurses Day FATIMA, MEDJUGORJE etc.? During the month of May we celebrate International Nurses Day Then join the St Gerard's Pilgrimage Club who has a plan to help you get there!! To mark this event and to give thanks for all those who are involved in the All welcome to a meeting to be held on Sunday ministry of nursing, healing and caring in our Archdiocese, a special MASS was celebrated by Archbishop Stephen Brislin at Holy Name Church, Observatory 27th May 2012 at 3pm at Our Lady of Perpetual on Saturday 19th May 2012, which included a “BLESSING OF HANDS”. Help Church, Retreat Road, Retreat. The Archdiocese of Cape Town wishes to start up again a Catholic Nurses As- Further details contact: sociation and all interested parties can contact Sr Margaret at socialworker@ Maureen on 076 945 3687 or Connie on 079 460 9318 nazhouse.co.za

ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS April-June 2012 5 Youth news and activities Hey everyone! conjunction with the South African Scout Association. I can’t believe that I am writing another article for the The Eastern Deanery Youth gathering took place on Archdiocesan News – the first term has really flown by. Sunday 18 March and was a great success, filled with fun Highlights in the past few months have included the and blessings. There were about 80 young people, represent- Eastern Deanery Youth ‘Get to Know You Session’ and ing six parishes present, some of whom can be seen in the Dear editor of the Holy Spirit, all glory and hon- the Youth Leadership Training Course, run once again in pictures below. The church's easter liturgy, if well our is yours forever and ever...". expressed, is ever fresh and inspir- The people stand, priests and ing. It is so important that, over people raise their voices in the great those long hours, every syllable and Amen (normally sung thrice). This word is heard, and the hymns and is a triumphant song of praise and chants are well suited. The exultet thanksgiving to the Almighty at the of course, must be sung amidst the climax of the Eucharistic Prayer. lighted candles. Then the blaze of But, no, if this is not sung as a joy- lights and voice with the easter ful, grateful hymn everything falls Gloria! flat. I hear that lazy utterance with- I am worried about the Doxology. out that burst of joy. I for one felt This is the formula of divine praise, that disappointment, and possibly just before the Lord's Prayer – and many others too... and many times I feel it must be sung by the bishop on the big occasions. Also the read- and all his priests present. I fear this ers chosen (and trained) can enhance is not being done in the Cape. Here or minimize the entire celebrations: we have the beautiful eucharistic they should be chosen very carefully. The Leadership Training Course took place at St Lawrence total of 14 sessions on everything from Spirituality to Conflict prayer building up to a climax, then We want diction, pauses and a true Catholic Campsite in Strandfontein. There were 32 par- management and numerous exciting activities – both indoors with the sacred host and the sacred proclamation for this we believe is ticipants, representing 13 different parishes as well as nine and outdoors. By all accounts it was enjoyed by all. Below are blood elevated the words are expre- truly God's Word. full-time staff and a few other session leaders. There were a some pictures of the participants hard at work. sed "through him, with him, in him, Leonardo Nongaze O God almighty Father, in the unity Cape Town

17 Pelorus Street Sometimes families break up and Saldanha Ridge there is no-one to care for the kids. Saldanha 7395 Poverty plays a big role here and there Tel: 073 923 4037 / 084 676 3426 are many who have no food, clothing and a place to sleep. A call to reach out to the needy, I have been through a few struggles mostly kids. myself, but I have never forgotten that Throughout my life as an adult there is always someone out there who I've always had a dream and a goal has less than me. to reach out to those who need help. So I pledge my letter for help, for My heart feels broken and I get angry giving me info on how to get started because I feel that I have failed in and where to go to. doing something good for the needy My letter is short and simple, but I up until now. hope my words are strong enough to I stay in Saldanha on the West begin helping those who need our help. Coast, and like every little town, Thank you for taking the time to there is poverty. My aim is to start a read my letter. shelter for abused and neglected kids. J. Bowers-Bester

Fr Ron Rolheiser OMI (Southern Cross February 2l poses a question: HOW WELL DO YOU DANCE THROUGH LIFE? I certainly do with dancing feet all winged with Truths revealed, concrete, I dance with waltz and Foxtrot glide, through seasons, to life's eventide; With angels do I cha-cha left and right, and with the Spirit take to flight, along the corridors of life, the twists and turns, the sharpened knife! I dance towards the sunrise glow, though evil shadows crawl below, I move amidst calm and troubled sea, His mercy a reality; The Quick and Tango excite my days with hope and joy and endless praise, So dancing to His tune, it matters not how near, how soon. The next big event will be the Youth Day Celebrations age is NOT a pleasant overseas holiday, but entails a fair For He, born of a Virgin's womb is risen from an earthly tomb, on 16 June, including Mass at the cathedral – more details amount of sacrifice and difficulty – as those who attended I dance, I dance His resurrection song while saints and angels sing along; will be forthcoming as soon as they are available. World Youth Day in Madrid will attest to. For all life is a dance of Faith and Charity – I intend visiting more youth groups this year – and Criteria and application forms can be found at www. into the heart of God's eternity! please also remember to invite me to any special youth adct.org.za/ministries/youth/index.htm and further events or activities and I will do my best to make an information about World Youth Day at www.rio2013. Fr Ralph de Hahn appearance, especially deanery youth events – where I am com/en Nazareth House, Cape Town able to interact with more youth leaders. Feel free to contact me if I can do anything to assist or World Youth Day will be taking place in Rio de Janeiro if you have any additional queries from 23–28 July 2013. This can be an amazing experience Peace and blessings and opportunity to encounter Christ in a special way, but Fr Charles Pope Benedict XVI offers there are serious financial implications and the pilgrim- Archdiocesan Youth Chaplain blessing to Worldwide years ahead. “The need to strengthen marriage and family throughout the world has never been greater,” they Marriage Encounter stated. Worldwide Marriage Encounter is Rome, February 1, 2012: Speaking Leadership teams from six conti- the largest pro-marriage movement with Tony & Cathy Witczak of nents met in Rome for the annual in the world. For over four decades, Philadelphia, Pope Benedict XVI gathering of the World Council of couples and priests involved in this extended his blessing to Worldwide Worldwide Marriage Encounter. In ministry have offered enrichments Marriage Encounter at the Wednesday 2011, over 60 000 people experienced that teach couples to communicate at audience in Rome. “I will pray for the life-giving Weekends in almost a deeper level. Worldwide Marriage you” the Holy Father added. 100 countries around the world. Encounter is committed to proclaim- Tony & Cathy Witczak serve as This year Worldwide Marriage ing the value of sacramental mar- the International Ecclesial Team with Encounter is celebrating 40 years of riage throughout the world, but it also Fr Emile Frische, MHM, a New ministry in Europe. The most recent proclaims the value of Holy Orders. Zealander currently working in the expansion is to Russia where the first The spousal relationship between Archdiocese of New York. Fr Emile Weekends will be offered in April of Jesus and the Church is modelled stated “We are grateful for the support 2012. in the Catholic priesthood. A close of our Catholic family in our effort to Tony & Cathy Witczak and Fr working relationship between these proclaim the value of Marriage and Emile Frische, expressed the hope two Sacraments of service is part of Holy Orders in the Church and in that Worldwide Marriage Encounter the charism of Worldwide Marriage Pope Benedict XVI extends his blessing to Worldwide Marriage Encounter in his meeting with Tony & Cathy Witczak of Philadelphia the world.” would reach even more countries in the Encounter. ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS April-June 2012 6 CPLO Roundtable Discussions

The Chapter 9 Institutions in SA Electoral Reform in South Africa The CPLO, in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, hosted this The CPLO and the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF) co-hosted this roundtable Youth Unemployment roundtable as a platform to discuss the effectiveness and efficiency of these discussion. The event provided an opportunity to opposition political parties, Mr David Faulkner (National Treasury Chief Director: Macroeconomic institutions. Speakers included Advocate Mike Masuta (Chairperson of the non-governmental organization and citizens from different sectors that are Policy & Analysis), and Mr Rudi Dicks (Executive Director: National Standing Committee on Auditor-General), Dr Yvette Abrahams (Gender interested in electoral matters to discuss whether South Africa’s current Labour and Economic Development Institute – NALEDI) were the main CC SA – Women for Climate Change) and Commissioner Janine Hicks proportional representation (PR) system, based on closed party lists, should speakers. It is estimated that approximately 42% of young people below (Commission for Gender Equality). Representatives from almost all of the be replaced by a mixed system. The speakers included Professor Jessica the age of 30 are unemployed. Many of them face the prospect of never CH9s (including the Deputy Auditor-General), 4 ex-Members of Parliament, Piombo from the US Naval Postgraduate School, Professor Laurence Piper finding a job. A number of initiatives – such as a youth wage subsidy – have 3 current Members of Parliament and various civil society organisations from the UWC Department of Political Studies and Dr Wilmot James, been announced by Government, but the situation has not improved. participated in the discussion. Democratic Alliance MP and former member of the Electoral Task Team.

The Secrecy Bill: Exploring the underlying issues of free media in democracy-lessons from the European experience Professor Jan Jans from Tilburg University, the Netherlands, was the speaker at this event. Prof Jans’ presentation focused on the importance of two Analysing COP 17 Growing up in the new SA democratic values: freedom of expression and access to information. He noted Presentations were heard from Sydney Lucket (COP17 Advisor, Dr Rachel Bray, a Child Rights Consultant presented some of her that citizens needed to be educated and well-informed about government Western Cape Provincial Government), Shaka Dzebu (SACBC Justice research findings to a group of about 30 people. Dr Bray's research activities and spoke about the important role the media plays in a democratic & Peace Department), Jessica Wilson (Enviromental Monitoring Group) focused on the living conditions of young people in three areas viz. Fish society. He made an interesting observation, saying that some newspapers are and Muna Lakhani (Cape Town Branch Co-ordinator, Earthlife Africa). Hoek, Masiphumelele and Ocean View. Guests from Rural Development not working for the common good of the public but are more interested in Participating organisations at this discussion included the Climate Justice Support Programme, the Scalabrini Centre, Edmund Rice Camps, making money. Various members of civil society organisations, including the Network, Green Cape, Catholic Welfare and Development and the Bonteheuwel Advice Centre and the Centre for Pastoral Development Right to Know (R2K) Campaign, participated in this event. Anglican Church Public Policy Office. participated in the discussion. Good Friday pilgrimage to St Mary's Cathedral an act of love

For the past two years, on Good Friday, members from Kraaifontein parish walked with a Cross from Immaculate Conception Church in Parow to St Mary's Cathedral in Cape Town. The walk is a type of pilgrimage, where the Stations of the Cross are prayed at various churches, and pilgrims fast from food. The first station of the cross is prayed at Immaculate Conception, facing the church, before leaving. We Archbishop Stephen Brislin blesses the oils at the Chrism Mass, walk along Voortrekker Road, stop- celebrated on Holy Thursday at Our Lady Help of Christians, ping at St John's, Maitland. Lansdowne. It is also a special day for priests, who re-commit On our way to St John's, we pray themselves to serving the Lord in their priesthood. three stations of the cross, which is done without interrupting our walk. For every station of the cross, a wooden cross is added to the walk. St Gerard's Holy Tours Those carrying the wooden crosses An 11 day experience that will change your life!! walk at the back. At St John's, another three stations are prayed. The walk then continues 2013 Pilgrimages to the Holy Land/Cairo to St Agnes in Woodstock. Here the (Rome option available) last of the stations is said before we take the final walk to the Cathedral. Apologies, but all 2012 pilgrimages are fully booked!! We then stay for the Good All travel, visa, insurance, etc, will be arranged for you. Friday service being celebrated by Archbishop Stephen Brislin, who April 2013 Holy Redeemer – Bergvliet, Cape Town thanks us for walking alongside Jesus Spiritual Leader: Fr Tyrone Sam CSsR. on this day and gives us a special May 2013 St James – Kalk Bay, Cape Town blessing. Spiritual Leader: Fr Mark Pothier. In between stations we sing and June 2013 Holy Cross & Holy Rosary Parishes – Soweto pray the Rosary, etc. We fast while Spiritual Leader: Fr Manana. walking walk and only drink water Sept 2013 St Clare's – Elsies River, Cape Town and exciting than it sounds. to satisfy our thirst. We started off with about 30 in Spiritual Leader: Fr Babychan MSFS. The City of Cape Town can only 2010 and in 2011 we grew to about What a way to say thank you to give police and traffic escourts from 120. Some nuns heard about the Jesus for showing us how much he Bookings via Dcn John Sheraton (021 705 5131 or 083 277 7999 Parow, so we start at 09.00 with the pilgrimage and have joined us. loves us. Doing this walk is showing Liz Lotters (021 706 5217 or 082 319 7249 walk and arrive at the Cathedral This is just a brief summary, but the our love in return. Email: [email protected] between 14.30 and 14.45 experience is much more worthwhile Anthony Johnson ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS April-June 2012 7 A tribute to Sr Sheila Bell – a guardian and pillar of the chancery

Ill health has forced Sr Sheila Bell of the Schoenstatt community to retire from the chancery, two months short of 50 years of distinguished service to the local church under four archbishops, especially as guardian of the archives and chancellor. Sydney Duval, who worked closely with Sr Sheila for 15 years, has written this tribute: Sr Sheila Bell stood tall and erect, a ence. Her deep love of Our Lady and at Maryland, went on to become the picture of inner strength painted in the shrine always impresses me. Even Schoenstatt Provincial Superior. white by her summer habit. Her pres- when she has been so ill she loves to “I was kept very busy as Archbishop ence was the human shape of one of pray the rosary which she used to pray McCann’s typist,” she recalls, “as he the pillars that held up the chancery every evening at Villa Maria with wrote many letters and the majority for so many years through momentous some of the young women there.” of them were long. In 1965 he went to times. Sr Iona recalls another side to Sr Rome and came back a cardinal. The She had qualities that the archdio- Sheila’s personality: “She’s known as celebration in Cape Town was a won- cese’s successive leaders could call on a woman of few words, but if you derful experience. My own Clothing to help build up the local church and get her going in company she knows by Cardinal McCann was the fulfil- support those in active service and she can keep you entertained and in ment of a great longing to be a reli- ministry in the vineyard: the priests, stitches – she’s a first class mimic with gious sister. In 1985 he graced us with Sr Sheila Bell, accompanied by her cat Buster, at her chancery desk. religious and layworkers, the evange- a delightful sense of humour which his presence when the International Photo: Sydney Duval lisers with good news from Galilee. can be both dry and impish. Schoenstatt Family celebrated the Qualities that come to mind are “Even on her sick bed, Sr Sheila centenary of our founder’s birthday.” “You never own a cat – the cat owns come and go in her long association the integrity of her personality and remains a quiet apostle of the love Sr Sheila continued as the cardi- you.” with the chancery. There were people strong sense of justice, the firmness of God and a source of inspiration nal’s secretary, and to unscramble his The stray cat she rescued and nur- who touched her life and enriched her of her faith and ability to keep con- and joy to all who come to visit her. legendary scrawl, after his retirement tured and coaxed into her office – and – as she was able to enrich them in a fidences entrusted to her, and the She continues to radiate the inner until his death in March 1994 – in all stole her heart – was the tabby she spirit of service that was rooted always quiet self-effacing tone of her piety. joy of someone still in love with the some 35 years of service to the man named Buster who settled down to a in her sense of vocation – that she was She combined practical good sense Almighty and trying to live her life who was himself one of the great pil- new life on Sr Sheila’s desk. following the call of God and was able and spontaneous humour with a deep as another Mary from our shrine. lars of the Church in South Africa. Now in the golden jubilee of her to serve him with an abiding love that sense of conscientious service, and May Almighty God and the Blessed Sr Sheila did not have much to with religious life, Sr Sheila witnessed included her Schoenstatt community formidable knowledge of the impor- Mother continue to be with her and Archbishop Stephen Naidoo after he many changes and saw many people and the local church. tant papers that documented the life bless her at all times.” succeeded Cardinal McCann as he of the archdiocese which she filed in Sr Sheila was born in Johannesburg had taken Sr Maria Bindon of the the chancery vaults with meticulous on 27 April 1927 and grew up in vari- Holy Family as his secretary. But it care. ous parts of South Africa, Botswana was Archbishop Naidoo who awak- Sr Sheila had a frosty disposition for and Zambia. She was educated at St ened her interest in the archives which shirkers or those who were economi- Dominic’s, Boksburg, Sacred Heart, she continued to serve, among other cal with the truth. She had a sharp Klerksdorp, and Loreto Convent, things, until she left the chancery. tongue that cut through the chaff. Pretoria. Already in her senior school One of her most memorable encoun- Her candour was a refreshing contrast years she realised she wanted to be in a ters during the Naidoo years was to the platitudes, equivocation and vocation of service – but as a sister and his bringing Mother Teresa to Cape political correctness that dilute the not a teacher or nurse. Town and to the chancery. She says: power of good honest speech. But to After working stints in then “What struck me was the true humil- those who needed help with histori- Rhodesia and Pretoria until 1959, she ity and simplicity of this great woman. cal documents and information, she moved into Villa Maria in 1960 where My first impression was that I am in responded with a smile that could the Schoenstatt Sisters had opened the presence of a saint. Her one mes- turn into a laugh and willing help that a facility that combined a pre-school sage was Jesus and her love for him could increase the more she saw the with a hostel for young women. On throughout humanity. She took time merit of the request for assistance. For meeting the Schoenstatt Sisters she for each person. Her message and the priests needing special help there was realised that there were religious sis- way she spoke to us was the very pres- always kindness and empathy. ters who did other types of work more ence of Jesus in each living person.” Members of the School of Evangelisation with Fr Brian Williams. Sr Iona Mackenzie, the Schoenstatt suited to her abilities. Sr Sheila’s long association with Provincial Superior, got to know Sr She recalls that time of choices: “I Archbishop Lawrence Henry, whom Sheila more closely when both were immediately started making inquiries. she describes as the man appointed Aiming to evangelise living at Villa Maria in about 1982. Shortly after I heard of a group of to shepherd the flock, is a treasury of She put this value on Sr Sheila’s pres- young women who were entering so I memories, among them the vast gath- every ministry, sodality ence at the chancery: “As a com- joined them as a postulant on 1 April ering at Good Hope Centre when he munity we would like to thank her 1960.” was installed as archbishop. What she for representing us so well for almost In June 1962, as a fresh novice, values as very special with Archbishop and group in your parish 50 years in the Archdiocese of Cape she joined the chancery where she Henry was that each morning when Town. 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He was largely unaware of the Titanic luxury liner struck an ice- to grow in his faith relationship with influence that he had on others and it berg in the North Atlantic and sank. Jesus. The words of John the Baptist was only when he was diagnosed with What saved me and my mother was “He must increase and I must decrease” terminal cancer that people began to the piercing cry of the second mate: would aptly apply to Dick. This does visit him and to share with him just “Women and children only” and that not mean that he was always this how much of a difference he had made meant that my mom and dad were propellers, the funnels collapsed one person, but that he increasingly grew to their lives. This rather surprised forced to part as I joined my mother by one. The giant ship began to break into being the servant of the Lord, him. in the lifeboat. But God intervened apart. The frantic crowds were crash- humbling himself and not looking Does this mean that Dick was somehow, for when the last place in ing into one another, many falling for the glory, rather desiring that perfect? Far from it. But what is the lifeboat was offered to a Father into the icy waters, then four degrees everything that he did would be to the important is that he had great love of Thomas, he surrendered his place to below zero! glory of God. He understood well the God and of people and that he never my dad who was weeping bitterly on All three priests were visible on lessons of “the Little Flower” to whom put himself first. Even when he was the sinking ship “Take that man on deck “Father, bless us… ask God to he had a lifelong devotion. For him it really too ill to travel, he would make rather than realizing the gift that he board” he shouted, “I’m staying.” My save us… Bless me Father for I have was always the little way. the huge effort to attend a meeting was holding out to them. mother died in hospital two months sinned…” cries coming from the hun- In many ways Dick had a hard life. or a Baptism. In the last months of Instead of death being a cause for later. dreds who encircled the priests, kneel- Rather than being overwhelmed by his life, people continued coming to fear and anxiety, Dick embraced it Yes, my dad and I survived, and ing, weeping. begging for absolution. I suffering, he embraced it and allowed him for his guidance and help and he totally as the ultimate blessing of his from him, over my growing years, saw Fr Byles, who had celebrated Holy it to form him into the person he was always willing to do this, even for journey towards God. This was his I learned the unforgettable facts of Mass that morning, laying his hands became. As a Deacon and in his total strangers. He had a rare gift of final and most inspiring gift to the that tragic story – a tragedy that on scores of yelling believers and work in the Marriage Tribunal and being able to see into people and their many people he served. happened a hundred years ago on calming them. I saw Fr Joseph carry the Apostleship of the Sea he sought lives, to understand what motivated Good and faithful servant, may you that dark night of 15 April 1912. Few three small children in his arms to always to serve and to make a differ- them and to know what they needed enjoy eternally the rewards of your would know, but there were certain the lifeboat, fighting his way through ence to people’s lives. For him it was to do in order to change. Mistakenly generous and wise labour. bad omens before the actual sailing the frantic mob, and then refusing never just a case of getting a job done, some saw this as Dick being critical Monsignor Andrew Borello from Southampton, touching on at the offer to board the lifeboat. Fr Cherbourg in France and Cobh in Montvila, I remember, was leading Continued from page 12. more, both staff and residents are tak- the equivalent of four hours’ burning Ireland. There was, at the time, a coal a huge number of distressed passen- Judith Turner, acting manager of ing an interest in this exercise and feel time on a single gas plate, she said. strike, and the Titanic needed suf- gers in fervent prayer in the lounge. CWD’s Vulnerable Women and as if they own these new processes, Moreover, Ms Naudé said, 1kg of ficient coal for her dramatic maiden All three priests refused the lifeboat; Children focus area, which comprises which is good.” food waste yields two to three times voyage. She was captained by Edward they were my heroes… and the eight- Bonne Esperance and the Women In Ms Naudé said she found Ms the amount of biogas than a kilogram J. Smith, a seaman of 38 years experi- member orchestra played on! Need (WIN) programme, said she is Magidigidi’s excitement palpable and of cow manure produces ence, who had a crew of about 900 This collision occurred on the fourth thrilled that the focus area is playing infectious, reminding her that the Ms Magidigidi said she intended and possibly 1316 passengers, some day from departure. It was about 2 a leading role in the agency’s gradual BiogasPro should, ideally, be fed up supplementing the waste products of of them extremely rich, anticipating a a.m. that dark morning. She was sink- move to more sustainable, environ- to 40kg of mixed organic raw material the shelter with those collected from dream voyage on a dream ship. ing fast; the end was near! the white mentally friendly energy technologies. daily (food scraps, manure, landscape a nearby vegetable stall, and would I am told the Titanic picked up flares lit up the sky pleading SOS “We hope that it marks a worthy off-cuts, sewage) and receive a maxi- also approach the farmer next door speed reaching over 500 miles per day. help from nearby ships. We know now start to the agency one day playing a mum of 1 000 litres of waste water per about possibly using the farm’s sheep Dad says he heard the senior officer that the Carpathia was some distance leading role in promoting such tech- day. On such capacity it can produce droppings for the BiogasPro. remark “we’re moving too fast in these away, but she misinterpreted the flares nologies, by showing how effective iceberg waters!” and did not come immediately. as tools for conservation they can be,” Oh yes, there were warnings – at The bow of the Titanic went com- she said. least four, I am told, but they were pletely under – this I could view with The 6 000 litre-capacity BiogasPro, totally ignored saying that “this giant horror from my lifeboat which was said Ms Naudé, was specially patented can cut through anything in its way!” only partly filled; there was room for by Agama Biogas, a company of con- There was a universal air of confi- more survivors in many lifeboats; some sultant engineers specialising in alter- dence, a belief among many that “this men even dressed as women in order native energy solutions. It integrates giant ship was unsinkable!” to deceive and board the lifeboats. It several waste management systems, Life on board was beautiful, truly was chaos. But the orchestra played such as composting, recycling, waste- magnificent. However, a crew mem- on; they too refused to leave. I have water treatment and re-use, she said. ber told my dad that there were 16 learned that at least 1517 perished Ms Naudé explained that the system lifeboats for only half the number of that awful night, mostly from the operates like a sealed septic tank with passengers; and that the ship was hit- Second and Third Class passengers. a bacteria-rich environment in which ting 23 knots (using 825 tons of coal Hundreds died of hypothermia in the the gas serving as the system’s engine in one day) with 29 boilers ablaze. I’m icy waters. Those who were rescued is produced, and to which various bio- afraid no passenger was aware of the finally reached New York but, alas, wastes can be added. These provide dangerous fire in the coalbunk since without many fathers and husbands. an integrated solid and liquid waste departure, yet in the lower classes A tragic, and very sad end to a great processing facility, she said. one was aware of the heat and ugly adventure – which, on reflection, She said the company’s policy is also fumes. could easily have been avoided. to promote alternative energy sources I remember mom and dad dancing The navigation experts were natu- to as wide a constituency as possible, to some enchanting music provided rally shocked by the impact. In their as part of its commitment to sustain- by the eight member orchestra. And panicked state the flares sent into the able development. Nationally based, there were 13 honeymoon couples heavens were white; not the red nor- Agama Biogas has also installed the dancing that night. We were also mally used for the SOS cry! Seamen system as far afield as Johannesburg blessed to have three Catholic priests tell us that at night the icebergs appear Zoo and an adult education centre in on board: If my memory is still alive, as “blackbergs” – not at all white – and Kleinmond, Western Cape. I recall a Father Thomas Byles, a Fr extremely difficult to see. Dad men- Ms Naudé said the company had Joseph Peruschitz and Fr Montvila… tioned the conversation between my heard of Bonne Esperance from a truly, they made a difference! Oh yes, parents and Fr Thomas Byles. Mom sister organization, Project 90x2030, Fr Francis Browne did board the ship asked Fr Tom if this giant ship was that promotes solar energy as a sus- to take photos but he disembarked in formally “christened” before depar- tainable alternative. More than a year Mrs Denise Spriggs of St James Parish, St James, receives the Bene Ireland. ture. Fr Tom frowned, then slowly Merenti medal for 32 years of faithfully taking Holy Communion to the before, the organization had installed sick and visiting St Luke's Hospice. I recall the impact. Her speed was he replied: “No, I believe it never six solar panels on the roofs of the 21 knots. The Titanic was challenged was christened… however I cannot premises, which have proven to be by an iceberg. It was the dark night of comment…” cost-effective to the shelter. April 14th. The time 11.40 pm. She Imagine, a hundred years ago! My, Especially excited about the St Gerard's Holy Tours sank at 2.20 a.m. the next morning, my – and I still remember. But a voice donation is Bonne Esperance cook the 15th. It took 160 minutes from inside keeps haunting me, asking not Andiswa Magidigidi, who welcomes 2013 PILGRIMAGES!! impact to sink her! WHAT sank the ‘unsinkable Titanic’… the prospect of self-generated energy, I can still hear the hooter, the but WHO sank the Titanic? possibly more than the energy she is Apologies but all 2012 Pilgrimages are fully booked!! screams of the rushing confused pas- usually permitted to use in an atmos- sengers, the fears, the doubts and the CWD have two phere of economizing. May 2013 - Portugal (Fatima) Spain & France (Lourdes, seamen preparing the lifeboats. But offices to rent in “This will enable me to do so much Nevers, Ars, Paris) (12 days) then the incredible shock – lifeboats more now for the women and children for only 1178 passengers: “women the "Pink House", who stay here,” she said. “Now I also June 2013 - Medjugorje, Italy/Rome (10 days) and children only!!” rang out loudly Siyakhulisa Centre, have a more useful way of getting rid July 2013 - St Vincent De Paul Pilgrimage to France again and again. But the orchestra of all the waste – vegetable peelings, played on. Masiphumelele as including Lourdes, Nevers, Ars and Paris scraps of meat and vegetables left on where St Vincent De Paul's body is lying incorrupt Families were split apart. The ship from 1 May 2012. plates, rice and bread. began to shudder, water poured in “Such recycling turns them into (11 days) through a gash measuring 230 feet on Contact centre manager Denise another form of energy, also for the Bookings via Dcn John Sheraton (021 705 5131 or 083 277 7999 the side, there followed a big explo- Klassen on 021 785 5198 or purpose of providing proper nutrition Liz Lotters (021 706 5217 or 082 319 7249 sion, the electrical system failed; then email [email protected] for the residents. I find it all very Email: [email protected] the stern rose exposing the massive new, thrilling and interesting. What’s ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS April-June 2012 9 St Anne’s Confirmation candidates enact the Way of the Cross

Each year St Anne's confirmation the local police and traffic control, the stations of the cross. candidates are tasked with enacting enhances the safety and security of the The walk is +-4 km – long enough the “Way of the Cross”. Each year walk through the streets. to feel the pinch, but short enough to brings a new experience that is applied The route and the location of the accommodate the senior parishioners, at the next procession through the fourteen stations are carefully mapped who faithfully support the event each streets of Steenberg. All participants and the prayers for each station is year. are dressed in the attire according to hailed via a microphone, amplifier Thank you to everyone involved in that era. Each year the costumes are and speakers located on the back of a making this event such a huge success. enhanced to be exact replicas. panel van leading the way. Fr Thomas, It has become an annual tradition that The teamwork of the confirmation followed by the ministers of the I hope will never end. candidates, confirmation class teach- Eucharist and the Altar servers, leads May God bless them in their ers, catechists, Liturgy ministry, PPC the confirmation candidates perform- endeavour to bring a sense of realisa- Executive and Fr Thomas makes the ing the ritual. The congregation tails tion to the people of the suffering orchestration of such an event seem the event all the way to the church for Jesus endured for our sins. Good Friday Way of the Cross at St Anne's, Steenberg so easy. Also, the permission of the the Good Friday afternoon service at Stephen Engelbrecht municipality, and the assistance of our church singing hymns between St Anne’s Steenberg CPD Training Courses 2012 May 23 Wed 19.00 Theology Chancery, Cape Town 26 Sat 14.30 Xhosa Theology St Kizito's, Khayelitsha 28 Mon 19.30 Evenings for the Engaged Annunciation, Milnerton 29 Tue 19.30 Evenings for the Engaged St Mary of the Angels, Athlone 30 Wed 19.00 Theology Chancery, Cape Town june 1 Fri Engaged Encounter Holy Cross, Modderdam Rd 2 Sat 09.30 Cats Formation (E) St Joseph's, Montana 2 Sat 10.30 Sacristan Training St Joseph's, Goodwood 2 Sat 14.30 Xhosa Theology St Kizito's, Khayelitsha 2 Sat 15.00 Evenings for the Engaged 1 Cybelle Cres. Atlantis 6 Wed 19.00 Theology Chancery, Cape Town 9 Sat 08.30 Spred Training St John's, Maitland 9 Sat 10.00 Good Shepherd Catech. Good Shepherd, Bothasig 9 Sat 11.0 0 Ecclesia Extra Training Chancery, Cape Town 9 Sat 14.00 Cats Formation (X) St Anthony's, Langa 9 Sat 14.30 Xhosa Theology St Kizito's, Khayelitsha 13 Wed 19.00 Theology Chancery, Cape Town 16 Sat 11.0 0 Youth Day Mass Cathedral, Cape Town Catechetical Co-ordinators in the Archdiocese have 20 Wed 19.00 Theology Chancery, Cape Town decided that it is a good 23 Sat 08.30 Spred Training St John's, Maitland idea to meet in their 23 Sat 10.00 RCIA - 1 St Ignatius, Claremont Deaneries in order to bet- ter facilitate communica- 23 Sat 14.30 Xhosa Theology St Kizito's, Khayelitsha tion and the sharing of July resources. The first two meetings hap- 7 Sat 09.00 Spred Retreat St John's, Maitland pened in April. The West 10 Tue 09.00 Winter School Schoenstatt, Constantia Coast Deanery (below) 10 Tue 19.30 Winter School (parish) St Peter's, Strand was the first to meet and 11 Wed 09.00 Winter School Schoenstatt, Constantia it was hosted by Melanie Pisanello at the Church of 11 Wed 19.30 Winter School (parish) Chancery, Cape Town the Resurrection in Table 12 Thu 09.00 Winter School Schoenstatt, Constantia View. 12 Thu 19.30 Winter School (parish) Resurrection, Table View 13 Fri Engaged Encounter Schoenstatt, Constantia 14 Sat 08.30 Spred Training St John's, Maitland 14 Sat 09.30 Min of Holy Com. Training Corpus Christi, Wynberg 14 Sat 10.00 RCIA - 2 St Ignatius, Claremont 16 Mon 19.30 Evenings for the Engaged Venue to be determined HERMITAGE COTTAGE 21 Sat 09.30 Cats Formation (E) St Joseph's, Montana 21 Sat 14.00 Cats Formation (X) St Anthony's, Langa 21 Sat 14.30 Xhosa Theology St Kizito's, Khayelitsha A self-catering cottage with two bedrooms available for silent prayer, 25 Wed 19.00 Theology Chancery, Cape Town 27 Fri Marriage Encounter Schoenstatt, Constantia retreats and quiet study. 28 Sat 08.30 Spred Training St John's, Maitland 28 Sat 09.30 Cats Ongoing Formation St Joseph's, Montana 28 Sat 09.30 Min of Holy Com. Training Corpus Christi, Wynberg The cottage is set in a forest with a natural spring 28 Sat 14.30 Xhosa Theology St Kizito's, Khayelitsha Maseti and close to the mountains and the sea. august 1 Wed 19.00 Theology Chancery, Cape Town 4 Sat 09.30 Cats Co-ord Meeting Immaculate Conception, Parow Preference is given to those wanting to stay 4 Sat 14.30 Xhosa Theology St Kizito's, Khayelitsha 8 Wed 19.00 Theology Chancery, Cape Town for three days or more. 11 Sat 09.00 Cats Formation (A) St John the Baptist, Atlantis 11 Sat 09.00 Training for Trainers Chancery, Cape Town 11 Sat 10.00 RCIA - 3 St Ignatius, Claremont The Grail Centre 18 Sat 09.30 Cats Formation (E) St Joseph's, Montana 18 Sat 14.00 Cats Formation (X) St Anthony's, Langa Kleinmond, Western Cape 18 Sat 14.30 Xhosa Theology St Kizito's, Khayelitsha 21 Tue 19.00 Evenings for the Engaged St Martin de Porres, Lavistown Tel: (028) 271 3410 22 Wed 19.00 Theology Chancery, Cape Town 25 Sat 09.30 Cats Ongoing Formation St Joseph's, Montana E-mail: [email protected] 25 Sat 14.30 Xhosa Theology St Kizito's, Khayelitsha 29 Wed 19.00 Theology Chancery, Cape Town

ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS April-June 2012 10 St Philip's, Strandfontein Our Lady of the Rosary, Hanover Park

Right from the start I found Ecclesia very excit- some were reluctant to share. But as the weeks As we embarked on our journey through the Our first session started on 20 February 2012. ing, preparing each week's material. I searched went by we grew attached to one another. Not first season of Ecclesia, the sense that we had a As a church we decided to host the Faith the internet and passed on extra info to the group. only listening to the Word but also giving advice dedicated group of facilitators and loyal support, Sharing sessions in our parish on Monday morn- I sensed that we needed more input for us to start in a positive way. I have spoken to the ladies of made every step of the way an amazing experi- ings and Tuesday evenings. Every alternate sharing properly, and so I also found pictures to our group and they would not like to break up ence. We laughed, wept and shared wonderful Friday our youth dedicated time to have an enhance the message. the group. What I would like to happen is that spiritual experiences in our sessions. We grew Ecclesia session. I also made a gift for each week of the talk. we have the meeting at different homes with the as a church. Currently we have: seven Adult Facilitators, six The first week they were given a candle and a facilitator still preparing for the evening. The nameless parishioner in the eighth pew Youth Facilitators and 49 sign-ups (This includes short prayer was said with it. (Receive the light of The ladies attending the group are Ferial on the left hand side of the church now had a our youth group). Ecclesia) Mahed, Valencia Trimmel, Tania Kemp, Bronwyn name. Not to lose momentum, the Monday group The second week the gift was a cross (Take up Marthinus, Anne Poole, Allison Barthus, Alice Our sign-up weekend started on the same day continues to meet each week. your cross and follow Jesus). Singh and Levona De La Cruz. as our bazaar. We hosted an exhibit of Ecclesia, The two exciting spin-offs of Season One is The third week the gift was a box filled with the Annemarie Marthinus including a power point display on a laptop. an initiative to host regular talks about concerns Gifts of the Holy Spirit (May the gifts of the Holy Group Facilitator It was a perfect opportunity to evangelise. After many parishioners are experiencing in their lives. Spirit enlighten and empower you). each Mass that weekend, we offered parishioners Recently we held our first talk on Substance The fourth week the gift was an a cup of tea/coffee while filling out forms and Abuse. envelope with a blank card (May you talking about Ecclesia. The second initiative was to establish a direc- have a covenant relationship with God). Our facilitators joined the two day training tory for our parish – we discovered that most The fifth week the gift was a stone workshop held by the Peninsula Deanery at St parishioners did not know each other and did not (May you be the cornerstone chosen and Mary Magdalene in Lentegeur. Training was get involved in our parish as they were not aware precious in the sight of God). well organised and very professionally executed. of the various ministries and whom to contact. The sixth week we enacted the Since then, the Peninsula Deanery has con- We pray that just these two initiatives will add washing of the feet. The group had to tinued to give us a lot of moral support and growth in our parish. blow out the first Ecclesia candle and encouragement. There is still a great need to educate eve- while doing so had to re-light a new ryone about Ecclesia, as some candle and put it on the cross, also parishioners only joined when we putting all their prayers and petitions reached the last two sessions. The at the foot of the cross. continual encouragement to join And, yes, there were many tears Ecclesia is a definite winner. that fell. I found in the first week Season two is approaching and we intend re-energizing Ecclesia in the next month. We at Our Lady of the Rosary are very excited and positive about the growth in our parish, and will continue to market and evangelize Ecclesia. Marjorie Kaylor Co-ordinator

Ss John & Paul, Belhar

It has been very encouraging to see how com- and sharing testimonies. mitted the facilitators have been during this first We shared a meal together season of Ecclesia and that most of the facilitators and all facilitators and have completed all the sessions of Season 1. members participated in The facilitators have attended most Monday the celebration on Friday meetings where we come together to share our 18th May. week’s experiences and challenges and also moti- Virginia Storm vate each other to continue to face the challenges Co-ordinator of the week ahead. This time has been special in that we got to know each other better and interacted with each other as a team. St Anne’s, Steenberg Most of the facilitators have completed all sessions of Season 1. Two groups have not com- The start was rough and tough. We showed the back – “we got to know fellow parishioners we pleted the season due to commitments that the prologue DVD, stood at the church entrance only greeted, or waved at before”, “Ecclesia has members have had related to work and family waving signup forms, and prayed, but getting made me more calm and patient”, and “we are circumstances. volunteers for facilitators was a mighty mission. realising the importance of reading our Bible”. However, we feel that many more parishioners Father Thomas and the Parish Pastoral Council But most of all, it was the request from parish- should have signed up. We now have to use the Exec members divided our parish into wards. ioners not belonging to a group, to join once existing members and facilitators to attempt to The nominated “ward leader” arranged a ward they saw how others were spiritually benefitting recruit more parishioners to participate in the meeting to initiate the Ecclesia process and from this evangelisation. This raised the average Ecclesia Extras. We felt that the themes are choose their facilitator. Those already belonging members per group to ten. Each group had a pertinent topics which may attract more people to a prayer group were encouraged to remain name, like Veritas, St Thomas, etc. We’re also to participate. there should they feel uncomfortable breaking proud to wear our Ecclesia T-shirts printed by All facilitators and members of groups will away to a new group for the Ecclesia sessions. our brothers and sisters in prison ministry. encourage other parishioners to participate in the What a wonderful response! We got +-40 peo- We had a wonderful parish Ecclesia thanks- Ecclesia small faith sharing groups. ple attending Ecclesia training sessions hosted giving Mass on 2 May, where ALL parishioners Our parish priest Father Justin joined us for a by Aldina Santos at Holy Redeemer, Heathfield were invited. meeting and we were able to share the positive on 4 and 11 February. Some wards sent their Thank you to the work of the Archdiocese of feedback from all facilitators. He also visited an facilitator plus another member. Cape Town, Fr Thomas and all the parishioners Ecclesia small faith sharing group and they will The facilitators met on 17 Feb to plan the involved. Without your support this would not be celebrating Mass together in the community. St Pius X, “kick-off” and their commitment at our 09.00 be possible. We’re looking forward to Season 2. The members have indicated a desire to con- Mass on Sun 19 Feb. By obtaining their Ecclesia We’re currently filling the “time gap” with Hope tinue meeting in-between and there is a definite Plumstead DVDs and booklets via our church, our eighteen and Joy Inspiration Cards. yearning for church doctrine and the support that groups (averaging seven members each) were May God bless you, and the Holy Spirit guide you, to continue this evangelisation. the small faith sharing groups provide. It started with six weeks of marketing lead- ready. Linda Johns Many actions resulted from the various groups. ing up to Ecclesia. Every week parishioners Three weeks later, at our next facilitators Co-ordinator • Visiting the children of St Joseph's Home were given something to remind them of the meeting, it was awesome to hear positive feed- Montana on Sunday afternoons. Ecclesia opportunity that lay ahead for Lent. • Getting involved in and supporting the Soup Sign up Sundays turned out to be a happy week the number of hugs among parishioners out of the ground. We probably served in excess Kitchen social event as we met outside church, had increased exponentially. of 270 rolls! • Church clean-up operation. a cappuccino and signed up with facilitators To close Season One, we had our Thanksgiving Our very last event was an evaluation meet- • Visiting the sick in Tygerberg Hospital. whose times or venues suited best. By far Mass. During the offertory, representatives of ing with our facilitators to provide us with • Praying for families, for the sick and for our exceeding all our expectations, we had 150 each group carried in bag after bag of groceries feedback for Season Two. The overwhelming youth, for employment for those seeking people sign up. for our SVdP Society as part of our collective feedback given was the sense of unity Ecclesia work. Many have become more consistent To open Ecclesia, at our Masses the follow- Action plan. Lastly, we carried our banner and built and the raised awareness of our faith that bible readers. ing weekend, we carried our Ecclesia banner candle. the content provided. We got some great ideas • The Confirmation groups were encouraged and candle to the altar where they stayed for And then we had a celebration! A bacon and and have set up our meeting to start planning to participate in mission week. the next six weeks, the candle being lit for all egg roll brunch between the two Masses. This for Season 2. Facilitators agreed that we needed to end the Masses. must have been our biggest after-Mass social Kelly Hoare season with a special Eucharistic celebration Incredibly, six weeks flew by. Week by event ever. Again our expectations were blown Co-ordinator ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS April-June 2012 11 Samora Machel dialogue deals with integration as human rights issue

Younger generations are more free; leaders and members. they have the right to live wherever Councillor Mzalisi’s words on free- they want and to be whatever they dom and rights were spoken of in the want to be – freedoms and rights context of a tendency in South Africa that were won at tremendous cost to deny such rights and freedoms to – and they must therefore use these refugees from other African coun- freedoms responsibly and mindfully. tries. So said Nico Mzalisi, city councillor He commended the people of for Ward 33 (which includes the Samora Samora Machel for their acceptance of Machel area), who addressed a human everyone who comes into their midst rights dialogue held in a marquee in and for their general sense of civic the grounds of Catholic Welfare and mindedness, which in turn gives rise Development’s (CWD) Weltevreden to a human rights consciousness. Community Development Centre in CWD’s Adolphine Mulanga, Crisis Relief and Prevention Programme Manager, Ntsiki Dwangu, Samora Machel, Philippi on Friday, community worker at both Bonne with survivors of the fire 23 March 2012. Esperance and Weltevreden CDC, Both the centre and CWD’s told the gathering that it was impor- Langa fire may be a Bonne Esperance Refugee Shelter for tant for the community to keep its Mother of two Primrose Joba Women and Children in Philippi had spirit of diversity alive. Augusto intently reads the mate- organised a human rights dialogue She said South Africans needed to rial she received at the human sign of things to come entitled “Strengthening Integration”, be sensitive to the conflict situations in rights dialogue for Samora Machel in celebration of human rights month. their neighbours’ home countries, and residents, held in the grounds of A devastating fire spread through the bathing a baby but which can be used It aimed to show how community- understand exactly what had brought CWD’s Weltevreden Community Development Centre, which dealt township of Langa on 6 March 2012, by all family members,” Ms Jackson based integration measures in Samora them to their country, and not just with issues of integration between Machel are working. treat them as plundering outsiders. leaving one person dead, and more added. She went on to say that build- South Africans and foreign nation- than 1,300 people homeless. Catholic ing materials such as wooden planks, Weltevreden CDC has played a sig- For their part, Ms Mulanga said, als. Ms Augusto’s husband, Aopa, Welfare and Development leapt into plastic sheeting, doors and windows nificant role in facilitating this process refugees needed to make their situa- is a Mozambican. action and provided assistance in the are also greatly appreciated. of integration, working co-operatively tions known to South Africans. form of counseling and relief goods. She explained that the Crisis Relief with Bonne Esperance, which falls A Congolese, Ms Mulanga, suggest- something “that needs real interaction A media appeal brought in much- and Prevention Programme (co-ordi- under CWD’s Vulnerable Women ed that if each individual made friends and self-reflection of others". needed donations of household items, nated by Ntsiki Dwangu) responds and Children focus area. The transit with, say, three foreigners, multiplying The floor was open to comment and clothing, tinned food, toiletries, blan- on a systematic basis to disasters in shelter has also offered diverse sup- this by 1 000 people would make a big express concerns, and participants, kets and mattresses to help people the Cape Town area, which are a port to vulnerable, displaced refugee difference to South African society. mainly from the community and rebuild their lives. In addition, CWD frequent occurrence for poorer com- women and their children, since being She said community-based organisa- refugee-based organisations, spoke of launched a direct mail appeal to help munities, especially for those who live founded in 1996. tions should consciously implement many issues. the people, not only of the Langa fire, in informal settlements. Volunteers are During their stay, residents are activities that aim at bringing about These included the need to keep but of the many fires to come in the mobilized to assist with distribution empowered with social, life and such unity. children in community schools, which Cape’s harsh winter months. and rebuilding efforts, and their efforts economic skills, and also access Clinical psychologist Miliswa should be active sites of integration, “Usually, the worst fires take place are coordinated with other stakehold- educational services, with a view to Sibukwe, who specialises in trauma the need to celebrate other African in winter, as people try to keep warm, ers, including the City of Cape Town full integration into South African counselling, told the meeting there countries’ national holidays in com- but it looks as the heatwaves of late and other NGOs. society. was a tendency for many foreigners munities, bearing in mind too how summer were behind the devastating To make a contribution to CWD’s The dialogue was funded by the to focus just on economic integration. African countries had happily hosted spate of fires in Cape Town,” said efforts to assist those affected by fires Foundation for Human Rights, which Once this is successful, then they South African exiles. There was also Melanie Jackson, Marketing Manager and floods this winter, CWD’s bank- has funded CWD’s work on promot- think their integration is a success, she a need to learn each other’s languages, of CWD. “This does not bode well ing details are: ing integration among refugees and pointed out. the gathering heard. for the winter season, if the fires are Account: CWD GRAPEVINE transforming South African attitudes But being able to take care of one’s For more information on the dif- beginning so soon.” Bank: Standard Bank towards foreigners, especially from own basic needs is not enough, Ms ferent aspects of CWD's work, please “After disasters such as this, CWD Account Number: 07 0868 913 other African countries. It was based Sibukwe said, as it does not take visit www.cwd.org.za, or telephone distributes ‘crisis basins’ that contain Branch code: 020909 on a need identified by community into account psychosocial integration, 021 425 2095. items such as tinned fish, corned beef, Branch: Thibault Square Morvite instant porridge, mealie meal, Type of Account: Current Account sugar and some toiletries - soap, four For more information, please visit CWD goes green at face-cloths, four toothbrushes, tooth- www.cwd.org.za or telephone the paste, Vaseline or body lotion, in a Marketing Department on 021 425 practical basin, which is suitable for 2095. Bonne Esperance

CWD has once again made a con- food is cooked, and which is located tribution to the cause of energy con- in the shelter’s wendy house kitchen. servation, waste management and The nutrient rich water that then environmental preservation with the overflows from the digester is used to installation of a biogas system for irrigate the vegetable garden, closing cooking purposes at Bonne Esperance, the cycle and adding to the soil quality its refugee shelter for women and chil- at the shelter. dren in Philippi. The digester, called the BiogasPro, The system consists of a prefabri- is cylindrical (2.2m in diameter and cated biogas digester that uses “bio- 2.4m high) and occupies fairly limited wastes” such as food scraps, manure, space on a property since it is buried Bonne Esperance staffer fruit and vegetable peelings and other below ground. It has several uses, Adolphine Mulanga with the BiogasPro digester, which produc- organic waste as a source of fuel and says Marisa Naudé, PR to Agama es natural gas from organic waste Great names in Cape Town opera performed at a recent fundraiser fertiliser. Biogas, incidentally, refers Biogas, the company that donated matter and is installed in the shel- for the Women In Need (WIN) programme, entitled “Opera in the to natural gas formed from certain and installed the technology, but its ter’s grounds. The digester prom- Garden”, which was held at the Groote Schuur Presidential Mansion biodegradable material. main purpose is to serve as an inte- ises to be a cost-effective source in Rondebosch. Former WIN client (and WIN Playhouse volunteer) of energy to the programme. Vivian Deare spoke briefly to the 200-strong audience of her journey Also making use of kitchen waste grated waste management system and and WIN’s intervention in it. water received from pipes connected a source of fertiliser. The singers - who performed aria standards by Mozart, Catalani, to the kitchen sink, the digester man- She said in a rural context, this eration device, as at Bonne Esperance. Rossini, Verdi, Donizzetti and Bizet, and songs from musicals and ufactures the gas that is piped from its storage system can be used for sanita- It is appropriate for all households, films by Leonard Bernstein, Mitch Leigh and Ennio Morricone – place in the grounds at the back of the tion and as an on-site thermal energy rural clinics, schools and community included, from left, Nomhlanhla Yende, Thato Machona, Violina property, beside the vegetable garden, generator, and in an urban one as a centres, Ms Naudé said. Anguelov and Owen Metsileng. to a two-ring gas burner where the source of fertiliser and an energy gen- Continued on page 9 ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS April-June 2012 Visit our website at: www.cwd.org.za 12