newsnewsA publication of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg The new shrine 3 World Refugee Day 4Fire disaster 9 Fun in the sun with the CWL Telephone (011) 402 6400 • www.catholicjhb.org.za AUGUST 2016 Tshireletso Modisane, Kopano Nkwasa, Mosa Tsholetsane and Nyakallo AD n the evening of the Feast ADThinane at the Catholic Women League’s 10th annual fete which was held in Victory Park and which was, as usual, a great success. of Apostles and Martyrs, Attacks on priests and OPeter and Paul, the Soweto deanery faithful converged on Ordination at Holy Cross, Zola to thank God for churches on the increase sparing the life of priest, Fr St Angela’s, Malesela Dikgale. This follows a break-in attempt in the presbytery Dobsonville in the small hours of the prior Newly-ordained Sunday. Fr Theodore Macupe with This is the third time parishes Fr Francis Muturi, parish Fr Malesela priest of St Angela’s, under his leadership have been Dikgale Dobsonville. struck by criminals. First it was describing the the statue of the Blessed events of that n a chilly Saturday morning on as the new Auxiliary of the Mary in his second parish, fateful Sunday O16 July, St Angela’s, Dobsonville Archdiocese. welcomed, as one of its sons, In his homily Bishop Duncan St Theresa, Zondi that was stolen. Theodore Macupe when he was advised Fr Theo never to tire of This was followed by the theft ordained to the priesthood. The being merciful to people in his of the tabernacle at Holy Cross. pray for your priests, tighten-up complicit by buying ill-gotten occasion drew people from as far ministry. Soweto deanery dean, Fr security. We don’t want to receive goods,” he pleaded. He added: afield as Germany and East Africa. "The authority you exercise is not Matsau, principal celebrant a call informing us to collect your “Let us also pray for the Fr Theodore Macupe did his orien- your personal authority," he added. Fr Victor Ngwenya, Frs Tente priest in a body bag. Who will perpetrators, that they may be tation year at St Kizito in Cape Town The newly-ordained priest gave Sompane, Patrick Dladla, Tom administer sacraments? Stop being converted.” Lerato Mohone and then proceeded to St John thanks to the Lord for the gift of Segami, Francis Muturi, Ugwu Vianney Seminary in Pretoria. He vocations, the Bishop, Vicar for Johnson and parish priest, Fr Male- Other crime incidents in churches: ended his formation years at the vocations and particularly thanked sela Dikgale concelebrated the Soweto Deanery Apostles of Jesus University in his grandmother for having thanksgiving Mass. They were - Fr Victor Ngwenya at Holy Rosary, Phiri together with another Kenya. Fr Thabo Motshegwa, the brought him up in the faith. priest and a friend were tied-up, threatened with guns, presbytery current Episcopal Vicar for Voca- The choir led the liturgy with assisted by deacons Theodore tions was the inspiration behind beautiful singing of Swahili, Sotho, Macupe, Edward Nyembe and clean out, bank cards taken and money withdrawn, two cars stolen Fr Macupe's interest in the priest- Tswana and English hymns. About Ernest Madondo and the parish’s which were later found abandoned in Soweto hood. The history and relationship of 30 priests were in attendance, seminarians, Brs Ziphozakhe - Blessed Isidore Bakanja, Protea Glen – attempt on the tabernacle the two priests goes back to early including Fr George Njonge who Ngwenya, Vusi Nhlapo and - Good Shepherd, Protea North – Water pumps/taps were stolen 2000 when Fr Motshegwa was was Fr Theo's parish priest, but now Nkosinathi Mhlambi from - Regina Mundi, Moroka – Speaker, water taps, vehicle during a parish priest at St Angela’s. working in Germany. Our Lady of Mercy, Emndeni. funeral and a school bus during a Grade 7s Mass Bishop Duncan Tsoke was the All were treated to a three- Fr Malesela’s family also Vaal Deanery ordaining bishop,and marked course meal after Mass, with a live attended Mass. - St Charles, Orange Farm. Thieves broke into the church and took Fr Theo's ordination as a highlight in band entertaining the people. A “When Archbishop Buti decided what they wanted. They also broke into the presbytery, forced his episcopate, as it was the first thanksgiving Mass was celebrated to move the Comboni Missionaries entry to the garage and broke Fr Plinga’s car window and priestly ordination he presided over the next day. Lebo Wa Majahe to shepherd the flock in Orange helped themselves to a battery, tyres and a few other belongings. Farm, he asked priests to volunteer to serve the parish. Because Zola Commissioning of new parish is notorious for its crime, there was murmurings amongst us. This Farewell, Msgr Finlayson pastoral councils courageous priest, Fr Malesela, n 9 June the Johannesburg said to God, “I am your servant, Interdiocesan Tribunal said Lord, send me” said homilist, Ofarewell to Msgr John Fr Patrick. He also recounted an Finlayson, its long-serving Judicial incidence of an elderly priest who, Vicar. having served the church for Mgsr Finlayson, who is also approximately 60 years, asked his parish priest of St Joseph’s, Prim- rose. He was also Vicar General of attackers: “What have I done to the Archdiocese for many years. you?” before giving up his spirit. Some of the incoming PPC representatives He will be returning to his home Fr Victor said priests are country, Australia. he commissioning of the new members of the Parish Pastoral humans, they feel pain and these Fr John, having celebrated his Councils (PPC) and Archdiocesan Pastoral Council (APC) took place threats on their lives affect their 80th birthday last year, will reside families as well. and offer some priestly ministry to Ton 6 July at Cathedral Place. The department of evangelisation’s vicar From left: Bishop Joe Sandri MCCJ, “Love and look after your the diocese of Bunbury, Australia and spiritual director, Fr Afagbegee, programme directed the Marieke Vrugtman, Fr Pat Gallagher priests,” said Fr Joseph, “ensure where some members of his family occasion and introduced the department’s staff, incoming APC executive SPS and Fr Thabo Motshegwa. live. and co-opted members, as well as Theo Kgapola who will represent the they are warm in these icy Seated is Mgsr John Finlayson. Archdiocese in the SACBC’s Laity Council. Continued on page 8. temperatures, pray for vocations, Photo: Sr Maureen Rooney HC

August 2016 [email protected] Volume 31 No 4 1 ’s Intentions: August General. That sports may be an opportunity for

friendly encounters between peoples and may Khwezi Cele, St Benedict’s College Grade 8 – Zondi contribute to peace in the world. Fr Malesela Dikgale and pupil was confirmed by Archbishop Buti Tlha- Missionary. That Christians may live the gale at St Hubert’s, Alexandra on 11 June. In Deacon Edward Nyembe Gospel, giving witness to faith, honesty, and attendance was Fr Ronald Cairns, the parish administered the sacrament love of neighbor. priest and OMI provincial, and Fr Thabo of baptism on children at Mothiba the chaplain at St Benedict’s. St Theresa, Zondi on 2 July CONFIRMATIONS Young people will receive the sacrament of in August at the following parishes. Pray for them. New Altar Fri 5 17:00 Sacred Heart Katlehong Servers’ Sun 7 09:00 St Anthony Coronationville Received – Fri 19 18:00 Our Lady of Sorrows Nigel Sat 20 15:00 St Reiger Park Zondi Sun 21 08:00 St Pius Mofolo Alexandra New altar servers at Fri 26 16:00 Our Lady of Dolours Carletonville St Theresa, Zondi were Sat 27 15:00 St Anthony Pucci Duduza received on 26 June. Behind Sun 28 08:30 Good Shepherd Protea North is parish priest, Fr Malesela Dikgale PATRONAL FEASTS IN AUGUST 3rd St Philip Benizi, Meyerton (1960) 4th St John Vianney. Pray for our seminarians. 8th St Dominics, Boksburg (1910) 11th St Clare, Orange Farm 12th Blessed Isidore Bakanja, Protea Glen (1996) 15th Our Lady of the Assumption, Molapo (1959) 21st St Pius X, Mofolo (1956) St John Bosco 22nd Mary Queen of the Apostles, Munsieville (1926) 23rd St , Botleng Archbishop Buti J Tlhagale OMI conferred the sacrament of confir- 25th St Louis, Thulantwana mation on 25 candidates on 28 May at St John Bosco, Robertsham. 28th St Augustine, Germiston (1896) and Orange Farm It was a beautiful and moving Mass enjoyed by all who attended. 28th St Augustine College, Linden (1999) 29th St , Brakpan (1918) Chancery 011 402-6400 Community Notice Board For all departments Could you not spend Saturday 6 August 10:00 an hour with me? Are you called to be Ordination to the priesthood of Holy Hour 15:00 -16:00 a diocesan priest? Tshepo Sentle Lekoko Every Saturday Sung Chaplet of The Divine Mercy Join the Saturday 6 August 10:00-15:30 St Alberts, Vosloorus. All welcome at the invitation of the Assumption Convent Chapel discernment group Session 4 “I believe in the Holy Spirit” – Fr Phuti Makgabo Archdiocese and the Lekoko family. Pandora Rd, Malvern. Contact Vicar for Vocations, Enquiries 074-193-0449 St Margaret, Diepkloof Father Thabo 082 824 6394 Tuesday 9 August 13:00-17:00 Facebook Thabo Motshegwa Saturday 6 August 10:00-15:30 South Deanery Mercy Retreat St Anne’s Home Session 5 “I believe in the Holy Followed by Mass for Aged Women, ” – Sr Tarsycja Conducted by Bohareng at St Francis Edenvale, has accommodation Cathedral Place Xavier, Martindale available. A CWL project. Catechetics Department All are welcome. Call Sister Jean: (011) 453-4667 Randburg Gandhi Square Enquiries Bernie Mullen T&Cs apply 18 Peter Place 3rd Saturday Community Masses [email protected] near Sandton Clinic of each month Next morning of Reflection 9 September, st 1 Saturday of from 10:30-12:00 09:00-13:00 each month from Deaf Community Adoption, nd the loving option. 10:30-12:00 2 Sunday of each month Saturday 13 August 10:30-16:00 Marie Nichol 011 618-2489 St Martin de Porres, Orlando West CWL Adoption Society RCIA Training Donate Contact Deborah Mothopeng Module 5 by Sr Kathleen Mitchell Tel 011 618-1533 082 454-4732 or [email protected] Help the Culture of Life Apostolate Cathedral Place, Catechetics Dept help pregnant women in crisis. www.adoptions.org.za Francophone Community at 11:15 Contact Lallu Terms and conditions apply. on 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month Saturday 20 August 12:45-16:00 079 779-5596 / 071 832-1386 Unit 7 of 10 [email protected] Our Lady of Lourdes, Rivonia Every Sunday 10:00 at www.cultureoflife.co.za THE BOOK OF NUMBERS Our Lady of Lourdes, City Deep Oracles. Second Census. Catholic Francophone Community Scripture in its Jewish context. Chaplain Fr Blaise Mambu Holy Family College, Oxford Rd, Park- 076-211-5232 town. Entrance on 3rd Avenue. Nigerian Community at 11:30 Bring Bibles and packed lunch. Society for the Care of Persons with Mental Handicap on 2nd Sunday of each month To book contact Sr Marie André at Cathedral of Christ the King Mitchell, [email protected] Edenvale – 011 609 7246 SHORT COURSES Chief Sylvester 083-727-6401 or 072 250-4944. 6 -10 August First Friday Mass 10:30; Exposition of Mathematics for Teachers 1: Blessed Sacrament 1 hour before at Ethiopian & Eritrean Saturday 20 August Uncapping the CAPS Mathematics Our Lady of the Angels Chapel. Community in Amharic at 12:30 10 -31 August First Saturday Devotions 15:00-16:00 on 3rd Sunday of each month at Feast of the Assumption An Introduction to International 10 St Anne Road, Hurlyvale, Edenvale. 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2 Volume 31 No 4 [email protected] August 2016 Liturgies of Mercy PASTORAL CARE DEPARTMENT NEWS World Refugee Day ‘Migrants and Refugees Father Thomas Plastow S.J. Challenge us. The response Answers Liturgy Questions of the gospel of Mercy’ – e are now well into what Emphasise the idea of jubilee. we call Ordinary Time A Holy Year is a great time to Wand yet this is an extra- return to Christ, or to deepen ordinary Holy Year, the Year of one’s commitment. Start by being Mercy. Here are some points that reconciled to God, but don’t for- attempt to link the liturgy with this get that we are called to be recon- Children from Bienvenu Shelter’s Holy Year which lasts until ciled to one another. Just as the Youth distributing Father’s crèche leading the procession Day cards and sweets to 20 November. Hebrews forgave debts, we should new law on the National Health men of the parish let go of old grievances and start Insurance. In this cold winter, many How is the Year of Mercy different anew in our relationships. We children are sick and don’t have to the Year of Faith (2012-2013) A performance by children must end bad practices too. Any- from St Francis of Assisi, enough food to eat yet people or the Year of Consecrated Life thing dishonest or corrupt should Yeoville throw food away every day. (2014-2015)? “We need to treat each other as be rooted out in a jubilee year. human beings as faith without The various “theme years” which Every celebration of our salva- he Archdiocese celebrated celebrated Mass. Bishop Duncan action is dead,” he continued. the have announced over the tion is a celebration of God’s World Refugee Day on 19 June opened his homily by wishing the Fr Ivaldo said for migrants and past decade were designed to focus mercy. Find ways of helping peo- Tat St Patrick’s, La Rochelle. The men a Happy Father’s Day. He went refugees it is not easy having loved our attention on different aspects ple make the link between their event was organised by the on to say: “We are all human beings ones far away. “As a department, of what it means to be Catholic. Sunday Eucharist and the Year of Department of Pastoral Care for made in the image and likeness of we appeal to the faithful for The Year of Mercy is more signifi- Mercy. Every Mass is a mysteri- Migrants and Refugees, Bienvenu God. I encourage each and every donations and support so we can Shelter, Justice and Peace and Jesuit one of you to love one another – to cant in that it is a “Holy Year” like ous sharing in the Sacrifice of put into action the mercy of God. Refugee Service (JRS). stop calling each other names and In the church, there is no stranger. Calvary by which mercy has been the Year 2000. Holy Years, or Bishop Duncan Tsoke, together to welcome God in each person.” We are all sons and daughters of Jubilee Years, have been given. At the end of every Mass with Vicar for Pastoral Care and He also highlighted some of the the Father,” he said. announced every 50 or 25 years we are sent out to be agents of Migrants Department, Fr Ivaldo challenges that the pastoral care After Mass, the faithful gathered when there has been a significant that same mercy. The Pope’s letter Bettin, parish priest, Fr Sergio faces. These included a change of at the parish hall for poetry, dance, anniversary of the birth of Christ. on the Holy Year stresses the need Durigon, JRS Southern African policy of the Refugee Act at the speeches, drama and musical These take up the Old Testament to break out of our Catholic for- Regional Director Fr Holdcroft Department of Home Affairs and the performances. Lerato Mohone idea that after seven sets of seven tress so as to evangelise the world years, the land should rest during through acts of loving service. He the fiftieth year and people be for- places special emphasis on the Department of Home given past debts (Leviticus 25-26). corporal and spiritual works of Sometimes the pope declares an mercy – for which we are empow- Affairs visits Bienvenu ered by the Eucharist. extraordinary Holy Year. This one, ‘In most times, emigration the Year of Mercy, began on 8 Conversion is communal as Shelter December last year, the fiftieth well as individual. Parishes or is not a pleasure but an anniversary of the end of the smaller interest groups may wish inescapable necessity’ Second Vatican Council. to make a short pilgrimage to the - JB Scalabrini cathedral for prayer and renewal. What liturgies should mark a From left: Sharon J Cooper, Sr Marin Prepare for this so that you can de Lourdes, Minister Malusi Gigaba, In his address, minister Gigaba Holy Year? join the local people for liturgy Deputy Minister Fatima Chohan, said, “Our foreign policy seeks to once you have passed through the Sr Kadia Prigol and Sr Therese Musoa contribute to a better Africa and a Last December, Pope Francis better world. Through our steadfast Holy Door. Other parish activities opening the Holy Doors of the four Minister Malusi Gigaba having a support and positive engagement great Roman basilicas. Pilgrims to can help us in our ongoing con- moment with his “little friends” in the African peace and security Rome may pray for an indulgence version. Exposition of the Blessed s the world commemorated architecture, we hope to resolve when entering through these doors. Sacrament reminds us how God’s World Refugee Day on and prevent the conflict and mercy was shown in the paschal 20 June, the Minister of the organisations like the Pastoral Care instability which force people away So that everyone may share in this A Department which works for the privilege, Pope Francis asked all mystery. The sprinkling of holy Department of Home Affairs Malusi from their homes in the first place.” Gigaba, his deputy Fatima Chohan, welfare of refugees in the He further said, “In terms of to open Holy Doors in water reminds us of our baptism Archdiocese. through which we have become United Nations High Commissioner policy, the department has released their cathedrals or special shrines. for Refugees (UNHCR) regional A refugee spoke on the experi- for comment a Green Paper on children of the new covenant of Besides the opening of the Holy representative, Sharon J Cooper ences of being a refugee. Although international migration”. Doors, there are no public ceremo- mercy. Recruitment for groups observed the day by visiting Bien- a qualified nurse, she did whatever The event was also attended by nies that distinguish a Holy Year such as the Society of St Vincent venu Shelter. Although the shelter menial jobs she could find when the executive mayor of the City of de Paul, and skills training for does welcome South African she arrived in South Africa. Joburg, Parks Tau, SACBC Catholic from other years, but we should JRS (Jesuit Refugee Service) celebrate our liturgies in the spirit new members and volunteers will women, it is known for being the parliamentary liaison office director, only shelter in Gauteng that helped her pay school fees for her Fr Peter-John Pearson and JRS of the Holy Year. enable more people to join in children and assisted her in taking accommodates refugee women and Southern Africa regional director, meaningful works of mercy. English classes. She has also Would a penitential service be The Ordinary Time of the their children. Fr Peter Holdcroft. His entourage included the received help from the Mother Lerato Mohone the ideal way for a parish to Liturgical Year sometimes seems Theresa Home and emphasise God’s mercy? Department of Home Affairs to go on forever, but there doesn’t employees who interviewed the Nazareth House. Penitential services are one way in have to be anything boring about women to establish challenges Cooper encouraged the refugees and which to mark this year, but there it. When we live in Christ, the which they, as refugees, and asylum ordinary becomes extraordinary! seekers are faced with and how asylum seekers to are other possibilities. When Pope persevere and Francis speaks of God’s mercy he This Holy Year lasts until the they could advise the department. They then made their way to the comply with uses the Latin word misericordia. feast of Christ the King in government November. During these four Cathedral Hall where the minister This is a much richer concept than gave a keynote address to invited regulations. the English word “mercy” for it months let us accept the invitation goes beyond ideas of leniency to to move beyond mere Sunday include God’s compassionate will- observance to become agents of ingness to enter into our human mercy and workers for evangeli- frailty. This is why the pope says sation. May our witness to God’s our faith may be summed up in the mercy grow ever stronger and words “Jesus Christ is the face of more effective. the Father’s mercy”. Our redemp- Do you have a question tion by Christ is the supreme act of about the Liturgy? mercy towards sinners. When we look at mercy in this way, the You are welcome to send sacrament of reconciliation should questions directly to Fr Plastow: be just the first stage in our cele- • PO Box 46876, Glosderry, 7702 bration of the mercy of God. Here • e-mail are some things to do after the [email protected] penitential service. • fax 011 402-6406

August 2016 [email protected] Volume 31 No 4 3 WAYS INTO PRAYER think or act, I belong to God, in baptism God gives Godself to me. As I was thinking of the The fate of my heart depth of this, I was also thinking of the ending of life. I watched Frances Correia of the Jesuit Institute-South Africa, Fired up explores Ignatian Spirituality. my grandmother slowly die from Alzheimer’s. By the end, she did Pilgrims signing not know who any of her family their names on the for World his week I had one of those contrasts profoundly the difference were, she didn’t know who she Archdiocese’s banner moments of ‘God- between having an intellectual Youth Day was. She certainly didn’t know incidence’. On Sunday, we awareness of God, and a felt n 16 July the World Youth Day Charmaine (19) and Brandon (17) T who God was. Yet, under all of celebrated my youngest niece’s relationship with God. There is the (WYD) pilgrims gathered at said: “This is their first WYD. It is such that lack of awareness, I can baptism. Yesterday, while dryness of a faith that is rooted the Cathedral for their an amazing experience and they are remember sitting by her bedside O browsing the bookshelf for only in ‘distant fuzzy reports’ Commissioning Mass ahead of their going to love it. I wish I was going aware of the love of God holding something to read, I found myself about God and then there is the departure to Poland on 19 July. with them but they said I am too old.” her and consoling her in her reading the following reflection by passion of being in a relationship Mass was celebrated by Vicar Dimpho Manyarela (22), also a unknowing. God’s love is Karl Rahner on his own baptism that transforms me right down to for Youth, Fr Victor Ngwenya and first-time WYD pilgrim said she was beyond my limited Frs Jonathan Petersen and Thabo anxious, excited and a little emo- as a baby. ‘my roots and origins.’ understanding. Ultimately God’s Mothiba. tional. “I am grateful for everything ‘Then my reason with its flip My daughter, who is nine, had love is beyond even my ability “This is not a holiday. Be open to God has blessed me with, especially cleverness was still silent. Then made my baby niece a card on to think of it. the encounter and you will come this pilgrimage because it is only by You became the fate of my heart.’ which she had written (with no Yet this is what we are created back enriched. Ultimately, we receive His grace that I am able to attend. As I read this, I was moved to adult help) ‘Welcome to God’s for: relationship with God. God what we give,” said Fr Jonathan. Because this is the year of mercy, to tears. Here we have one of the family!’ In her own way she is is the ultimate fate of our heart. Fr Victor said: “Go out there and prepare myself spiritually, I have most academic theologians of the echoing what Rahner was writing shake the world. Remember to pray been praying the Divine Mercy God waits for us to return to this 20th century describing something about. A moment of being claimed. for us, we will also pray for you.” novena. truth, that as St Augustine put it, so profoundly vulnerable and Of being held by God. As I After Mass the pilgrims gathered “I look forward to meeting new our hearts are restless until they emotive. The beauty and intensity watched the priest baptise this tiny in the hall to hear the final travelling people, experiencing different rest in God. In this lies the of Rahner’s awareness of God child, surrounded by her family, all logistics and to give scripts to the cultures, however, seeing Pope promise of fulfilment, of joy and becoming ‘the fate of my heart’ of us wanting her for herself, and three medics they would be Francis will be the highlight for me. happiness, to find ourselves in speaks to some deep inner longing wanting her for Christ, I was travelling with. He is quite in touch with people, so I God. To allow ourselves to know in my own heart. flooded by this sense of belonging. It is an equally exciting time for am hoping for a selfie with him,” she the depth of love that God offers. parents, as Tracy Jackson, mother of said. Lerato Mohone This passionate description At my root, before my ability to Fire Disaster Bringing water relief outh Africans are still suf- fering the sad effects of the Sdrought, despite the increased seasonal rainfall experi- enced. Bishop Graham Rose of Dundee said during an interview with Radio Veritas that South Africa is at risk of social unrest, adding that food banks and other programmes are needed to bring relief to those who are badly affected. “We have to help our brothers and sisters in any way The Radio Veritas team in Kroonstad after delivering water at the parish we possibly can as the drought of St , where Frs Molibedi Lisene and Thabo Chomane work. has resulted in an economic crisis From left: Rai of the Pretoria causing food prices to rocket.” Knights of Da Gama who provided the transport from the wholesalers to To date, people remain in dire Moreleta Park, an unknown volunteer straits and others even losing o doubt many of you heard and Fr Barney McAleer. jobs. Fr Emil Blaser, Director for there was a fire recently in an Radio Veritas, has called for a informal settlement called bins, Vaseline, tooth brushes and N toothpaste to the value of R25 000. social response during this Year Plastic View near Moreleta Park in Pretoria. Five people burned to We delivered it to the donation of Mercy, asking people to donate death and 300 shacks were burned reception centre where a great bottles of water which are sent to to the ground leaving 1 600 people team were sorting clothes and the Free State where there is a without a roof over their heads. shoes into parcels seeing that great need for relief. A relief coordinator said there was everyone got the same. It was like a Parishes are urged to help the a magnificent response in terms of military operation. Thank you to all those who parti- programme by promoting their clothes and food from the public own collection drive and by get- but that they were short of toiletries cipated in bringing some relief to and kitchenware. So in the name of those families in distress. God bless ting young people involved. Off to Rome the Bishops Foundation I went on a you all for your support of the Water can be dropped off at the Parishioners of Our Lady of Fatima, Dube with their parish priest, shopping spree with Geraldine Foundation. Spread the word and Radio Veritas premises in Fr Jean-Marie Did’Ho at OR Tambo International airport on 30 June, Hedley our accountant for pots, encourage others to get involved. Edenvale or at the Chancery. headed for a pilgrimage to Rome. Fr Barney McAleer kettles, frying pans, mugs, spoons, Lebo WA Majahe

4 Volume 31 No 4 [email protected] August 2016 JUSTICE & PEACE NEWS Justice and ‘I come to gather nations Peace teaches of every language; they Workshop on Racism shall come and see my Peace – Roodepoort, St Joseph years to deal with the evil of civic education glory’ - Is 66:18. – Actonville, Holy Trinity – racism within the parish and Braamfontein, St. Albert’s – society we live in. City of Johannesburg Vosloorus, Nyolohelo – Sebokeng The question was asked civic education manager, he Justice and Peace whether there is enough capacity, Yusuf Lachporia Department has begun Zone 12, St Francis – Yeoville, consulting the faithful in Sacred Heart – Katlehong and Fr that is, whether the appropriate T Mokesh Morar. structures and policies are in ways to assist Archbishop Buti Tlhagale to measure the extent of The department will conduct a place to address racism, within racism in the Archdiocese. The survey and form focus groups to and outside the church. first workshop was held on 9 July. seek views from the faithful to Tebogo Masunyane, Field organiser It was attended by the Justice and see if we, as an Archdiocese, have Peace groups from Our Lady made enough efforts over the

Clean-up campaign at egina Mundi’s Justice and Peace (J&P) group hosted a civic Freedom Park education workshop on local government on 20 June in the church hall. The workshop was facilitated by City of Johannes- To discourage the re-occurrence of dumping, the R J&P group, working together with councillors and burg as part of J&P’s good governance project. It was attended by 125 people from the city’s Region D and focused on the political structure other stakeholders, will turn the spaces into of local government in Joburg. recreational areas and food gardens as part of food Brian Mooi, J&P Fieldworker/Organiser security programmes. s a measure to reduce and discourage illegal Once again, J&P wishes to invite parishioners to Adumping, the Justice and Peace (J&P) group at participate in these programmes through their groups Election monitors ready for Blessed Joseph Gerard, Freedom Park embarked on a in the parishes. municipal polls clean-up campaign. This took place on 28 June. Sebidi, J&P Fieldworker/Organiser My Catholic Faith Session 3

‘... and in Jesus Catechists from St Albert, Vosloorus: Christ, His only Nonhlanhla Maduna, Maud Son, our Lord ...’ Mokgotlane, Tebogo Makgoke, Fr Phuti his was the title of the third Makgabo, Jabulile of seven sessions of My Mazibuko, Nonhla- Catholic Faith. Facilitated nhla Magubane and T Mbali Mathibe by Fr Phuti Makgabo, it was held at Cathedral Place on the feast of the Immaculate Heart of the The ‘Only Son’ – the Council of Kyrios and the Hebrew Adonai Blessed Virgin Mary. Nicea said Jesus is begotten not both mean ‘Lord’ and are ascribed Election monitors Fr Phuti said: “Human beings made. Humans are adopted sons of only to God, said Fr Phuti. So, are religious beings, it is their God, not begotten. the use of Lord with Jesus is n the past, elections were be imposed. The reports need to nature to believe in something. ‘Our Lord’ – the word Lord meant to profess his divinity. marred by ballot boxes being be concise and accurate and will However, the fact that humans can implies divinity, because the Greek tampered with, ballot papers be submitted to the J&P depart- Lerato Mohone I believe in man-made gods does not not being kept in secure places ment which, in turn, will be mean they were destined for that.” and found in houses of presented to the bishops. He made an example by saying councillors. Statements from the nine it was like people who drank all To curb this, every voting provinces will be consolidated and sorts of liquids to quench the thirst station needs to be monitored. one report will be issued. Ideally, for water. “They are free to drink Thus, the Justice and Peace the final report should state, “Not what they want, but what will Department election went on a only were elections free and fair, eventually quench the thirst is drive to recruit volunteers for the but it was the will of the people,” water. Water will always be a local government election which said Phiroshaw. healthier choice over other drinks,” will take place on 3 August. All stakeholders should comply he said. These volunteers underwent with rules and regulations. He broke down the title under training on 25 June and 9 July. The Department of Home discussion and invited the cate- It was facilitated by Phiroshaw Affairs is supposed to issue chists to explain their undestanding Camay from Co-operative for temporary identity documents for of each aspect and word. Research and Education (CORE). those applying for one and On the word, ‘Jesus’, Matthew By volunteering, they agree to officials should not advise people 1: 21 was quoted: “She will give have a co-operative relationship to only come after the elections. birth to a Son and you must name with the electoral authorities and The police and other security Him Jesus because He is the one to be impartial observers of the services are supposed to escort who is to save His people from entire process. The task of a ballot papers to a safe and secure their sins.” The name Jesus comes monitor is to actively observe, environment. from the Hebrew ‘Yeshua’, mean- judge and ensure that the Soon after the elections, the ing “God saves”. So Catholics Electoral Code of Conduct are monitors will meet to give their believe that Jesus is the saviour. being followed and to document recommendations to the Inde- The word ‘Christ’ – the and report any violations of the pendent Electoral Commission on Catechism of the Catholic Church codes. Such violations will be areas of improvement. (CCC) 436f tells us the word prosecuted in accordance with the Lerato Mohone ‘Christ’ comes from the Greek Electoral Act, and penalties will translation of the Hebrew ‘Messiah’ which means ‘anointed’. It was From Thursday 11 August 19:00 From Saturday 13 August 10:00 necessary that the Messiah be DIVORCE CARE GRIEFSHARE anointed by the spirit of the Lord at St John’s, Northriding St John’s, Northriding Are you getting divorced? Group Are you grieving the loss of a loved once as king and priest, and also as therapy to find help and healing for one? Group therapy to find help prophet. Through baptism, we are the hurt of separation or divorce. and healing. For details call Arianna also made sharers of this threefold Call Arianna on 071 138 8401 on 071 138 8401. office.

August 2016 [email protected] Volume 31 No 4 5 Prayerful St Benedict’s walk College celebrates feast day t Benedict’s College celebrated the Feast of SSt Benedict with song and praise. Everyone gathered together as God’s people, giving thanks for His blessings upon the school on this special day. Teachers and pupils were Fr Thabo Mothiba with altar servers reminded of the present world As part of our Catholic Schools’ Week celebrations, St Benedict’s organised and pondered on what St encouraged to glorify Him in all attended by the school’s 1 200 a prayerful walk to Schoenstatt Shrine on Wednesday, 8 June. The shrine Benedict would say to today, how things. This is expressed in daily boys. Special guests included the has one of the officially-designated doors of mercy for this Year of Mercy. would he address the issues that interaction and commitment to board’s chairperson, Robyn Once the group reached the shrine, they passed through the doors and people face? How, particularly, the values and vision of the Lydall and other members of the spent a short time in silent prayer. The Rosary was prayed on their way Benedictine way. board, Tony Dobson – the first back to school. One of our sister schools, Assumption Convent joined the would he speak to the college Fr Ronald Cairns, Provincial of lay headmaster, Sr Lorna and St Benedict’s boys, staff and parents in this prayerful pilgrimage. community of St Benedict’s? The rule of St Benedict is a source of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, Mrs Leong (past religious inspiration as it reminds us that: together with Fr Tony Daniels education co-ordinators) and The Lord is waiting every day for OMI and school’s chaplain, Fr Rosa Calaca from the Catholic us to respond to his holy word Thabo Mothiba OMI celebrated Schools’ Office. through our deeds. All are the feast Mass which was Making history and fostering the Marist spirit “Let there be among you just one heart and one

From left to right: mind. Let it always be said Leadership recognised Nadia Sousa, Angelique of the Little Brothers of n Saturday 18 June 2016, girls from Gomes dos Santos, Mary as it were of the early Antonio Ricoca Freire Assumption Convent School were O (Portuguese Ambassador Christians: See how they awarded certificates of recognition at the of South Africa), Oriana love one another!” Portuguese Embassy in Pretoria by the Pita Olival, Nicole da Silva, Portuguese Ambassador of South Africa, Nicole Vieira. – St Marcellin Champagnat, Antonio Ricoca Freire for their leadership Founder of the Marist Brothers. roles at Assumption Convent School. t Marcellin’s vision of “loving one another” – Sfamily spirit – rang true during a three-day festival held at Sacred Heart College. A soccer and netball festival brought together 260 Grade 7 learners from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. This union of young people was a historic event for the Marist Brothers in South Africa – never before had Grade 7 learners from all five schools, joined together in one event. Learners from St Joseph’s in Cape Town and St Henry’s in Durban journeyed to Johannes- burg to join their peers from Sacred Heart, Marist Linmeyer and St David’s, Inanda. The sports festival was preceded by Mass which was celebrated in the chapel at Sacred Heart, built in 1956 to commemorate alumni killed in World Ward I and II. College, at times having 18 teams Family spirit was prevalent Catholic schools’ playing simultaneously. A total of during the festival – children from sports festival 96 soccer matches were played on St Henry’s and St Joseph’s were the day. The netball tournament hosted by Sacred Heart families. for youngsters had 42 teams playing a total of The five pillars of Marist pproximately 900 young 96 matches. Spirituality are: Family spirit, love Alearners descended on Sacred It was a fantastic opportunity of work, presence, simplicity and Heart College in Observatory on for the young children to exercise in Mary’s way. Saturday, 28 May to participate in and participate in a sporting Sacred Heart College is a the 5th Annual Catholic Primary activity, whilst having fun and Co-educational Catholic school Schools Mini Soccer and Netball learning team spirit – all in a safe from playgroup to Matric. Visit www.sacredheart.co.za Festival. Thirteen independent environment. or email [email protected] Catholic and public schools Sacred Heart College congratu- for participated in the festival. lated all learners who participated more information. Some 48 soccer teams took to and commended everyone for the seven fields at Sacred Heart showing great sportsmanship.

6 Volume 31 No 4 [email protected] August 2016 witnesses of their faith even if it Celebration of the solemnity of requires death. He noted that these days, people have sought to behave like they had never heard the word of God. The Bishop also Happy celebrants thanked the Ugandans for coming together to celebrate this feast and to start a Ugandan Christian chaplaincy in South Africa. The High Commissioner, thanked his fellow Ugandans for coming together for the first time ever to celebrate this day. He encouraged them to learn the good things they see in South CWL Outreach Africa, most especially the Members of the Catholic Women’s League (CWL) from Our Lady of advanced technology and Peace, Kagiso, who visited the Boitshoko Home Based Care Centre in then go back home to help Extension 12 on 12 June to commemorate Youth Month. The CWL develop their country. prepared lunch for about 200 children at the centre. In his thanksgiving gandans in South Africa message, Rev Fr Joseph celebrated the feast of the Luyombya thanked his Uganda martyrs on Sunday, fellow Ugandans for coming U During the together to celebrate this 5 June. The celebrations were held prayers of feast. He thanked the at Our Lady of Sorrows, Nigel. The the faithful celebrations begun with Mass organising committee for which was presided over by the priests from South Africa, Kenya, their dedication and Auxiliary Bishop, Duncan Tsoke. The Tanzania. from Uganda, commitment in serving their fellow celebration was also attended by Nigeria and Lesotho also attended. Ugandans. The day was the High Commissioner of the The Anglican faith was represented characterised by traditional Republic of Uganda to South Africa, by Rev Canon Kibirige from the clothing and dances. The women His Excellency Peter Moto Julius Anglican church of South Africa. from Uganda turned up in the CWL Donates to Novitiates and the representative of the King Ugandans in Southern Africa traditional attire known as “Gomesi” and men in their traditional attire Members of the Catholic Women’s League (CWL) from St Margaret, of Buganda kingdom in South from all works of life also attended. Africa, Dr Lumu DJK. Mass was The Bishop, in his preaching, known as “Kanzu” . Diepkloof visited the Oblate House of Formation (Novitiate) in concelebrated by a number of encouraged the Ugandans to Fr Joseph Luyombya, Chaplain of the Germiston. They brought with them groceries and blankets for the Ugandan priests which included remain faithful to the Christian Uganda Christian community novice brothers. The Novitiate community is grateful and thankful for Monsignor Joseph Kizito, the Vicar teaching and, like the martyrs of all the donations received. Fr Vitalis Marole welcomed them. General of Aliwal North diocese, Uganda, they should be true

Father’s Day celebrations Warm blankets to ward off the cold – Orange Farm Fr Tom Segami OMI from St Peter Claver, Pimville receiving mink blankets to keep him warm from the parish’s Catholic Women’s League – to enable him to keep delivering ‘hot’ homilies during the winter period. On 17 June, the women of Blessed Joseph Gerard, Orange Farm celebrated the men of the parish by preparing a delicious Father’s Day lunch for them. It was their Photo by Sello Mokoka way of returning the favour since the men had prepared a meal for them on Mothers’ Day. They practiced an African proverb which says, ‘the small plate goes where one is coming from”. This showed the importance of working together and appreciating one another as men and women. Nyasha Kumurai Blessing of Soldiers of the new Christ embark grotto on a pilgrimage

Left: Bishop Duncan Tsoke n Sunday, June 26, with Fr Nkosinathi Nkabinde about 470 Soldiers of next to the new grotto at Our Christ, accompanied by Lady of Africa, Mohlakeng. O their catechists and Brigitte Kganyago, went on pilgrimage Lebo WA Majahe to our Schoenstatt Shrine in Bedfordview. Brigitte was encouraged by Bishop Patrick Mvemve in the 1980s to take the children every year to this place of grace. Fr Thabo Mothiba, A visit to St Martin de Porres Chaplain to St Benedict’s School, captured their interest by teaching the sodality a song of praise. He encouraged them to be honest and true in all that they do. Their exuberant youthful joy was witnessed in their singing and dancing in the grounds of Schoenstatt. Sr Mary Clare

Abortion warning ‘The pill’ can abort (chemical abortion), Catholics must be told, for their eternal welfare, and survival of their unborn infants. Bishop Duncan Tsoke, pictured with parish priest Fr Nkosinathi Nkabinde www. epm.org.statitic/uploads/bcpill. pdfCoLA 082 609 6919 of St Martin de Porres, Toekomsrus and altar servers on Sunday 3 July.

August 2016 [email protected] Volume 31 No 4 7 Continued from page 1. • Encourage Renew Africa in your Commissioning of new parish pastoral councils parishes as this is where people to learn more about their faith, he said. “Many of us have last heard about the teachings of our faith at confirmation class.” • Participate in, and sign quarterly accounting returns for the monies collected in the parish so that you have knowledge about the finances of your church. “All parishes should have finance committees to ensure the books are kept in order. There needs to Some of the English class graduates be a bookkeeper in the finance English class Archbishop Buti Tlhagale, in Bishop Duncan blessing committee otherwise it is a case nicate with one another. new APC members sharing his vision and hopes for the of three blind mice,” he said. graduation Thanking Mercy House, Holy leaders and the Archdiocese, said Parish councils serve as advisory After Archbishop Buti’s Family Sisters, tutor Diana the leadership role of the PPC is bodies for priests. “You are there to presentation, Bishop Duncan Tsoke efugees and asylum Beamish and translator, Jean expected to be prudent, wise, advise, help and guide – not to blessed and commissioned the seekers face a number Mabiala, she said the celebration exemplary, motivated and having to dictate to him,” he said. APC and PPC members. of challenges in host could not have happened without have stamina to face opposition at • Chairpersons make up the APC. Head of department, Odilon R countries. One major hurdle is their help. parish level, which he is hopeful it “We, therefore, should have 126 Molapo announced the following: that of failing to express “We are proud of you. Many dependable, loyal and doesn’t happen in many parishes. All are invited to the Lay Leaders themselves in a local language. of you will have a better future committed members who meet Conference on 27 August at St “We are an association of prayer I Their inability to express them- because of your willingness to quarterly per annum. We ask that Patrick’s, La Rochelle. expect pastoral councils to promote, selves in basic English also poses integrate yourselves into the apart from Mass, popular devotions these be strictly meetings of Parishes who have not yet serious challenges for them and, community,” she said. such as novenas, adoration of the chairpersons and that people not submitted their PPC lists, are with most job postings having An ecstatic Banza Fwana Eucharist and veneration of Our bring accompaniments. If requested to do so. Furthermore, Lady. A praying spirit within the persons fail to attend two those who have not submitted the requirement ‘Good English said this was a great achievement community minimises conflict,” said meetings without a valid reason, their PPC members’ record are essential’, this diminishes their for him. He was now confident the Archbishop. they will no longer be welcome. urged to do so urgently so that the chances of employment. that he could express himself in He presented his points across as We will strictly monitor department can monitor and June saw at least 26 people English and didn’t need the follows: attendance,” said the Archbishop. check that people are not graduating from the basic level translator’s help. He knows that • PPCs should play a supervisory role • There are a lot of demands that re-elected for a third term. These and level two English classes at this will open doors for him and over various ministries in the you pay for at parish level. “We are to be signed by the parish Cathedral Place. was looking forward to level two. parish – family life, justice and would also expect you to help priest. A project of the Pastoral Care Those who got below 50% peace, Renew Africa, liturgy, choir, with regard to diocesan projects The next APC general meeting for Migrants and Refugees, whose were given a certificate of such as that of the building of catechetical, etc. and ensure these will be on 19 November, at mandate is the overall welfare of attendance. Classes have already the Marian shrine. The land has work effectively. Cathedral Hall at 13:00. migrants and refugees, each level started for the third term. Those • Self-reliance should be promoted. been bought in Magaliesburg. The next Marian pilgrimage is We need approximately R5 takes three months. wishing to take classes can There was a time when scheduled to be hosted by the Head of department Sr Maria contact the Pastoral Care million to renovate buildings on Central Deanery on 22 October at missionaries did everything. That de Lurdes Lode Rissini said the Department on 011 4026400. time has come and gone. Some the land.” a venue to be announced. learning of English would go a Lerato Mohone churches were last maintained by • The Holy Father has declared this, the Year of Mercy. Last year’s Lerato Mohone long way to assist people commu- the priests who built them – theme was the family. “I propose gutters are falling, paint is peeling that the latter continues to be off the wall. In addition, it is always were read out, accompanied by reports highlighting the theme in the diocese. The heartening when the place is what each region has engaged in the past year, next 18 months we will be CWLCWL AGMAGM clean. including charitable deeds and fundraisers. looking at marriages and families; • We should put money aside for the Guest speaker, Bella Kgaswane gave a sterling talk focusing on the annulment of priests’ retirement. Priests need to where she described the CWL as the ‘salt of the marriages, because from the two feel loved and cared for. We are earth’ and applauded them for the wonderful work synods on the family, we are looking at R1 250 per month which they do for the church and communities. The league encouraged to have mercy on amounts to R15 000 per annum continues to assist the CWL Adoption Society, estab- people that have annulled their per priest, he said. Some priests marriages and seek to come back lished 80 years ago, which deals with foster care and have suggested a monthly stipend, to come to the church to receive Miemie Sithole is presented with a gift from the CWL. placement of babies, locally and abroad. It also saying they would worry about old communion. We need to raise funds the Mary Immaculate Queen pre-school in age when they got to it. A self- he Catholic Women’s League (CWL) regions of awareness of the new procedures st Eldorado Park which serves the area with affordable, reliant community will provide for Soweto, Vaal and the West held their 71 annu- put in place by Pope Francis,” he T quality education to children from disadvantaged that. al general meeting at Our Lady of Africa, said. backgrounds. • The noise levels in churches are Mohlakeng on 2 July. The meeting was preceded by Let’s also concentrate on The St Anne’s Home, a ‘home’ to elderly women high. A person should feel a benediction led by Fr Nkosinathi Nkabinde Cssp. marriage formation and is another beneficiary. The CWL also provides soup compelled to genuflect and pray/ Fr Tente Sompane SCJ, the CWL Spiritual Director preparation, he said. “Somehow to 300 people daily at the Kopanong soup kitchen, sit in silence. Not even in half of introduced and commissioned the new regional those preparing to get married and is busy with many other projects. Before they the 126 parishes will you find executive committees. Miemie Sithole was hon- don’t attend classes religiously. If closed the business of the day, a special collection quietness, he said. “Order is a oured for long service on the executive and was we, as the pastoral council, can was made for a group of WYD pilgrims for their virtue, therefore, I ask pastoral discourage some of these bad thanked for her selflessness and stewardship by pocket money. Lebo WA Majahe councils to create orderly practices, we will save people from CWL President, Jill McPhail. Spiritans–Missionaries communities,” said Archbishop a lot of headaches later on in life.” Minutes of the previous meeting Buti. Worldwide • Parishioners are writing to the wrong people when they write to Spiritans-MissionariesJoin Holy Spirit us at the Archdiocese, he said. Congregation of “These are your problems, solve The Year of Mercy Worldwide them. If parishioners have a Religious Priests and complaint, the first point of call is JoinB rtheothe rCongregations the PPC itself. They should write to MARIAN JUBILEE PILGRIMAGE WALK  Founded on Pentecoofst Su thenday 1 7Holy03 in Fran cSpirite. you. The next level of complaints  Consecrated to the Holy Spirit [Lk. 4:18-21]. after the parish council is the Saturday 08 October 2016 > LiFoundedve in Comm onuni tPentecosty with One H Sundayeart, One 1703Soul in France deanery. We suggest deans set up Departure: DIVINE MERCY CATHOLIC CHURCH, Motto. a structure: an executive commit- > Consecrated to the Holy Spirit (Lk. 4:18-21) WALKERVILLE  Serving the Poor and Vulnerable Groups in 68 tee where people can lodge their > CoLiveuntr iines .Community with One Heart, One Soul motto complaints. If the structure fails, Mass: 06h30 AM (Votive Mass of Our Lady) > RServingeady to se therve t hpoore loca andl Chu vulnerablerch in places m groupsost in 68 countries they should go to the department Departure Time: 07h30 AM (for 31km walk) > inReady need o fto pe serversonne thel. local Church in places most in need of evangelisation, then the Vicar of personnel General. The next step would be Please Contact: the Auxiliary Bishop and it stops Destination: OUR LADY OF LEBANON, MULBARTON Fr. Nkosinathi Nkabinde, CSSp there. There has to be some Mass: 17h30 PM (Vigil Mass of Sunday, Maronite Rite) E-mail: nkosinathimichael@Pleaseymail. contact:com procedure and protocol.” Fr CNkosinathiell: 072 918 Nkabinde, 6192, Box 3 CSSp18, Mohlakeng 1Fr76 Ikechukwu0 Onoyima, CSSp The parish council has a consti- Further details to follow E-mail:OR [email protected] Email: [email protected] tution that guides us. Please Cell:Fr .072 Ike c918huk 6192wu Onoyima, CSSp Cell: 071 457 2240 Email: [email protected] familiarise yourselves with the Contact Sr Rose 078 992 8580 PO Box 318 Mohlakeng 1760 PO Box 179 Westonaria 1780 statutes thereof, he said. Cell: 071 457 2240, Box 179 Westonaria 1780. 8 Volume 31 No 4 [email protected] August 2016 he project for the building of Fr Charles Uloko the Marian shrine in the Towards Archbishop Buti’s dream… “On behalf of the Archbishop, I wish TArchdiocese is the vision and to express our sincere appreciation dream of our shepherd, Archbishop to all for the support and contribu- Buti Tlhagale, after he was inspired tion made thus far and will continue by basilicas he saw when attending update on the Marian Shrine to rely on the goodwill of the people World Youth Day in Rio in 2013. Camp David, a plot of the Archdiocese to continue to He felt that the church in Johan- where the Shrine will be support this noble project that will nesburg could do with such a venue give great glory to Jesus Christ. We for events where all could gather in know times are tough financially, one place in prayer for Our Mother, hence we recommend you to the Mary. This has now become a dream maternal intercession of Mary our to the people of the Archdiocese mother, to open new doors of as well ... opportunities for all of us.” How far are we? Marian Pilgrimage Through the intercession of the Since last year, representatives of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Immaculate Archdiocese have been going to vari- Conception, over R6 million has ous deaneries, praying for the suc- Altar servers lead the procession to the been raised so far, with just over cess of the shrine. On June 25, the garden where the Rosary was recited R1 million being contributions from faithful of the Archdiocese gathered the parishes in the Archdiocese. Sodalities coming to the party? Town Planning process at St John’s, Northriding to pray for ty, that of the piety that through cen- Where the rest of the money The sodalities support the building The town planning process has the initiative and to create some turies has reflected the faith with comes from? of the Marian shrine. The property started and land surveyors are busy excitement. simple, but very meaningful, devo- Donors of the R5 million are two will also house an Archdiocesan on the site. Subsequently, a concert- The next pilgrimage will take place tions. The Pope values the expres- great devotees of Our Lady – one a pastoral centre to serve the needs of ed and coordinated fund-raising at the shrine site in September/ sions of popular piety that have kept Roman Catholic, the other an all the sodalities. The funds received campaign will be launched once the October. Over 500 people attended millions flocking to shrines as an Orthodox Catholic. They are still very from the sodalities and various artists’ impression of the shrine is the prayer event which began by expression of the people’s faith, see- committed to supporting the build- donations will be used to purchase ready within a few weeks. At the adoration led by Fr Raymond ing them, not merely as quaint or ing of the Marian shrine and are the nursery. launch of the fund-raising campaign, Anyanwu of St Gabriel, Khutsong. kitschy venues, but rather a touch- looking forward to the completion Relationship with neighbouring the project committee will be intro- Mass was celebrated with Fr stone for both theology and pastoral of developments at the site. They parish and school duced to the public, the members of Jonathan Petersen, Dean for West activity. He further states that he has wish to remain anonymous. The Archdiocese already has a very the Marian shrine project committee Rand being the main celebrant. a soft spot for shrines dedicated to The drive towards the dream good understanding with the parish and the various portfolios tasked Some 15 priests concelebrated with Our Lady. The Archdiocese announced many of St James, Magaliesburg and with the responsibility of building one deacon assisting. The liturgy was What does Archbishop Buti other Catholics are ready and willing St Benedict’s school which owns the shrine. beautifully arranged representing say about the shrine? to support, not only financially, but sports grounds there. These proper- Collaboration with St Benedict the dynamic aspects of our “My desire is to create an atmos- also through donation of materials ties are within walking distances and Parnassus Farm Archdiocese. The choir of Mohlakeng phere where people of the Archdio- and manpower when the need aris- from the site. The priests who serve Both St Benedict and Parnassus are led the songs. The theme for the cese can truly seek God and experi- es. This, in itself, is an opportunity, a the shrine will also be available to excited with the prospect of having pilgrimage was “Mary, mother of ence His support in an atmosphere privilege and an invitation from the parish and the school. the shrine in Magaliesburg and both mercy” based on the Bull of indiction of prayer and tranquility. A Marian Mary to all Catholics in the Arch- Surrounding properties the Archdiocese and Parnassus farm of the extraordinary Jubilee of mercy. shrine will create a much deeper diocese to support this noble proj- within the vicinity owners are exploring possibilities of In his homily, Fr Charles Uloko indi- sense of the intercessory role of ect. There is no lacking of givers. The church will cooperate with the working together when the shrine is cated that Mary is a model of obedi- Mary. Marian devotions are always The Camp David site is a place in surrounding property owners in the in operation. ence through the obedience she Christo-centric in nature, and safely the Magaliesburg where the Jewish vicinity such as Mount Grace (a luxu- What does Pope Francis showed by accepting the invitation lead us to the arms of Jesus as it did youth united for recreation. The plot rious five star hotel about a kilo- say about shrine? to be the mother of Christ, and was was purchased from them at a at the wedding feast of Cana in encouraged all who attended to meter from Camp David) as the Pope Francis says that through cost of R5.7 million. The property is Galilee.” open their hearts to her. beautiful mountain surroundings shrines, people live in deep spirituali- about 28.4 hectares. The Archdiocese these properties serve as a praedial Lebo WA Majahe is in the process of acquiring the servitude. Currently, the parish of adjacent property, currently used as St James uses the mountain for the Six weeks Laudato Si’ Seminar at St Charles a nursery, to expand the property for Stations of the Cross. This will form a the proposed shrine. This property is very important feature of the Marian In the penultimate session, about 7-8 hectares. pilgrimages. John Clarke, a social worker and parishioner of St Charles, told the story of his involvement in the struggle of the amaMpondo Youth Day Celebrations - Phiri community on the Wild Coast to prevent the building of a toll road Paul Faller leads the discussion and the granting of a mining licence, both of which would impact harmfully on their ancestral or six consecutive Friday exercises for personal reflection, lands. evenings in May and June, a group discussions, and para- In the final session participants group of 20 participants from liturgical celebrations. F offered a range of practical ideas different parishes and communities The course had a twofold purpose: to be presented to their parish gathered to unpack the riches of to raise awareness of environmental councils or local communities. Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’. issues, and to explore individual and The course included a variety of community contributions to the Gino Zambetti components – video materials, problem and its solution.

outh Day on 16 June was celebrated in at Holy YRosary in Phiri. Parish priest, Fr Victor Ngwenya, in his homily, encouraged young people to follow their dreams. He told them the safest place for them to be was in church. He warned them not to get involved in drug abuse as this is a serious crisis in the community.

Collecting for the poor

St Benedict’s Junior Prep boys Luca Mion and Troy Linaker seen here with a number of blankets collected for the poor as part of the Catholic Schools’ Week initiative.

August 2016 [email protected] Volume 31 No 4 9 St Charles’, Victory Park St Kizito he youth of St Kizito, building anniversary Lenasia honoured Father’s TDay and Youth Day on the same day, 19 June because our fathers were there when the Soweto uprising took place. Because of them we know the history of our beautiful country. This was to also say thank you to our fallen heroes – they fought a good fight and paved the way for us and the incoming Sacred Heart honours ministers generation. A better education The Sacred Heart of Jesus sodality members of Katlehong’s St Joseph’s for all, has indeed equipped us ith the parish of St St Charles’ was officially opened parish are pictured above with the extraordinary ministers of Holy with powerful tools that we can Communion. The ministers were parading their red cassocks bought for Charles Borromeo by Bishop Hugh Boyle, the use to brighten our future as the them by the sodality. Whaving been established Bishop of Johannesburg on youth of this country, despite our in 1949 and the church being old 31 May 1966. different walks in life. and small, a temporary venue for A thanksgiving celebration, A celebration of the solemnity Mass was the current parish hall, presided over by Archbishop Buti Simphiwe Ntini and planning for a larger, more Tlhagale, was held on May 29. of the Sacred Heart of Jesus suitable church building began. A jubilee is a time of On 18 October 1964, the found- celebration and thanksgiving, ation stone for the new church and, it is with this in mind, that building was laid. The construc- parishioners celebrated with tion fascinated the children of music of the Chanticleer Sings, both adjacent schools as they proceeds of which were donated watched the church being built. to a poorer community to assist The construction process of this in their security up-grade. relatively-innovative church Gino Zambetti building took some two years and Welcome Sr Manonja, Farewell Sr Lisieux

embers of the Sacred never be afraid to go to him,” Sr Manonja from the Sisters of the Heart of Jesus sodality he said. Imitation of Christ (SIC) of the order from all over South He also touched on the issue of of Bethany in India, arrived on 8 June M to join her fellow religious sisters in Africa, Swaziland and Botswana, forgiveness. “Let’s forgive each as well as a few visitors from other so that He can also forgive serving people with intellectual other sodalities gathered at us our sins. This is part of our disabilities at Little Eden. Sr Manonja is replacing Sr Lisieux, who will be Centocow, Umzimkhulu for the spiritual and physical healing,” Little Eden chief executive Lucy returning to India next month to celebration of the Solemnity of the he said. Slaviero, welcoming Sr Manonja. Sacred Heart of Jesus on 3 June. In his homily, Bishop Stanley continue her missionary work. A record-breaking number of elaborated on the mercy of God Sr Lisieux arrived at Little Eden in 2014. Together with her SIC Sr Manonja with resident Fikile. approximately 10 000 people, and the Holy Doors. community, they have played an impressive role in the holistic care of the Little Eden residents. over double that of the previous Busisiwe Futha gathering of 4000 people in 1995, Nichollette Muthige was recorded. Bishop Stanley Communications Officer Dziuba from Umzimkhulu diocese celebrated Mass with 47 priests concelebrating. The day started with the registration of the five metros under the interdiocese umbrella Below: Sr Lisieux, Sr Tessa, Sr Therese, Sr Manonja, Sr Roopa, Sr Seena, body. The penitential service, led Sr Magie and Emeritus Archbishop George Daniel. by Fr N Qokolo, took place and it was followed by the sacrament of Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg confession. Members were VACANCY requested to enter through the Holy Door and present their Catechetical Department prayers. Recitation of the chaplet The Archdiocese of Johannesburg of the Divine Mercy and benediction, led by Fr S Wani, wishesBrief to employjob description: a fieldworker. took place. Fr Ngcobo led the Umzimkhulu - To animate parish catechesis and to promote team work Diocesan Choir playing the organ. - To cooperate with the catechetical team. This was the most inspiring - To be part of the Archdiocesan team as a trainer and be prepared moment of the celebration and it between the parish priests by visiting the parishes there. was as if it was the first time we listened to such music. to train others. Our very own Intokozo yama - To do the translations of the resources printed in the office. Khatholika were offered the stage - To do the general office work. to perform their hymns. Amaqhawe e Sacred Heart and - To be available on weekendsExperience: for departmental activities. Isibani sama Khatholika were also there to sing beautiful melodies. • Working as a catechist on the parish level. Fr J Dlamini from the Diocese • Understanding the vision of the Catechetical Deparment. of Manzini unpacked the theme of the gathering: “Be merciful like • Attending the catechetical courses in past. the Father”. He dwelt on the • MoreTheological information qualification on the work and mobilitywill be communicated will be an advantage. in the interview. mercy of God for all His people. CVs, together with letters of reference from the parish priest, should be “If we acknowledge and repent sent before 1st September 2016 to Sr Tarsycja Groblica in the office from our sins, He washes them or email: [email protected] with love. We should, therefore, 10 Volume 31 No 4 [email protected] August 2016 WORD OF GOD Monthly Year of Mercy Mass – Mulbarton Philip and he monthly Year of Mercy Mass was held at TOur Lady of Lebanon in Mulbarton on 9 June Nathanael are called and was led by the Holy Family, Turffontein. he opening of John’s Gospel Br Mike Chalmers cfc of the is set outside of time. “In the Bible Foundation writes about beginning was the Word, and the Word of God in response T to the Synod call for spiritual the Word was God.” John 1: 1 We remain in this eternal moment for growth and on-going formation. five verses. For the next ten verses the writer wanders in and out of “How do you know me?” Natha- Priests and deacons led the time and eternity until John appears nael asked. Jesus answered, “I saw procession from the chapel of Our on the scene. you while you were still under the Lady to the holy doors. John arrives on the first day of the fig tree before Philip called you.” 19 49 Then Nathanael declared, week. A new creation is taking Knights of Da Gama stand “Rabbi, you are the Son of God; place and is announced when John ready to lead the entrance says: “I am the voice of one crying you are the King of Israel.” 50 procession Mark Kisogloo out in the desert, “Make straight the Jesus said, “You believe because way of the Lord.” 23 I told you I saw you under the fig Day two, Monday, is announced tree. You shall see greater things as, “The next day, he saw Jesus than that.” 51 He then added, “I tell coming towards him and said, you the truth, you shall see heaven We Celebrate with our Priests & Deacons 29 open, and the angels of God ‘Behold the Lamb of God..” th John testifies, “I saw the Spirit ascending and descending on the We celebrate the birthdays and 4 Theophilus Malotsa th come down like a dove from the Son of Man.” ordination anniversaries of our 5 Jean Yammine sky and remain on him.” … “Now I In the light of the writer’s spiritu- clergy. 9th George Okwii have seen and testified that he is the al experience Jesus of Nazareth’s 10th David Dryden Son of God.” 32 and 34 The writer is identity is clearly defined: son of Ordinations 11th Rev Michael McGovern telling us of the intensity of his and Joseph, Rabbi, Son of God, King of Thomas Gibson 08-8-76 13th Lawrence Ndlovu Israel, Son of Man, Lamb of God. th his community’s experience of the Gabriel Afagbegee 07-8-82 14 Russell Pollitt th Risen Christ in their lives. They are How was it possible for this com- Blaise Mambu 01-8-89 Pierre Chemally 13 year priestly convinced that Jesus, The Word, is munity to have come to such an David Evans 14-8-93 15th Joy Sebastian and 34 extraordinary understanding of anniversary really the Son of God. Sergio Lorenzini 14-8-94 Rev David Potterton Jesus some seventy years after They are so convinced that on the Francis Muturi 13-8-99 16th Charbel Habchi r Malesela Dikgale of “next day”, Day three, many others Jesus’ death and resurrection? How St Theresa, Zondi celebrated will it be possible for each one of George Okwii 14-8-99 Patrick Gallagher F follow their example. The first peo- his 13th anniversary to the us to grow into this conviction? Paul Beukes 11-8-01 18th Rev Edward Nyembe ple to respond to Jesus’ invitation to priesthood on the 3 May. Parish- ‘come and see’ are Andrew and “We have found the one Anthony Egan 31-8-02 Andrew Thomo th ioners thanked him for his another. Hopefully this is the mo- wrote about in the Law, and about Xavier Barongo 03-8-07 24 Mandla Skhosana ment each one of us has been long- whom the prophets also wrote – Rev Brent Chalmers 11-8-07 Rev Paulos Mochesa humility and loving service to ing for. We are this other person. Jesus of Nazareth.” St Pope John Rev Peter French 11-8-07 25th Rev David Lavers the church and asked that God On Day four Andrew takes it Paul tells us that, “the Word of God Rev Michael Harrington 11-8-07 28th Rev Alexander Niven bless him abundantly in his upon himself to tell his brother is the first source of all Christian Rev Jacob Modise 11-08-07 31st Anthony Bailey, Raymond priestly ministry. Peter. “Then he brought him to spirituality”. The writer’s communi- Jorge Guerra 14-8-10 Anyanwu, Cletus Onwudiwe Dumazile Mabaso 42 Jesus.” Once again we hear the ty attests to this Truth. The source John Einslin 13-8-11 and Rev William Davies of their experience of Christ Risen challenge to bring others to Jesus, Menguo-Mana Plinga 10-8-13 the normal outcome of having began with the Word of God; the ... and in early September experienced the impact of Christ books of Moses, the writings of the Birthdays in August st Risen in our lives. Prophets and most of the New 1 Mathieu Van Vlierden Day five dawns, “The next day.” Testament which had already been 1st Francois Dufour 2nd Remigius Makobane 43 By now it is apparent that the written. 2nd Rev Philippe Lukusa- Albert Nolan author has modelled his New The central character in the Lumpungu 3rd Robert Gore Creation Story on the one at the account of the Fifth day is Natha- nael meaning Gift of God or God beginning of the Bible. Right: Msgr John Finlayson Below: Fr Frank has given. Are we going to accept “The next day Jesus decided to Morrisey leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, this same wonderful gift as an inte- he said to him, “Follow me.” 44 gral part of our daily spirituality? Talks on Amoris Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was There is no mention of the sixth Laetitia and Mitus from the town of Bethsaida. and seventh day. The narrative is Philip found Nathanael and told taken up three days later or “on the Iudex Dominus Iesus him, “We have found the one Moses third day”. 2:1 Scripturally, on the AD news r Frank Morrissey, Prof Emeritus of Canon wrote about in the Law, and about third day means that God is going Published by the Catholic Archdiocese Law from St Paul University, Ottawa, Canada whom the prophets also wrote – to step in and do something quite F of Johannesburg, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of extraordinary. delivered a talk on 20 June at the Maryvale parish. Pvt Bag X10, Doornfontein, 2028. Joseph.” 46 “Nazareth! Can any- First we have the Wedding Feast The talk was about Pope Francis’ last two apostolic letters, Amoris 186 Nugget St, Berea. thing good come from there” of Cana followed by the Cleansing Laetitea (The Joy of Love) – the apostolic exhortation on marriage and Twelve issues per annum. Nathanael asked? “Come and see,” of the Temple. 2:1-22 Both these family following the Synod which took place last year. The second Circulation 15 700 copies per issue. said Philip. 47 When Jesus saw narratives are a commentary on the presentation was on Mitus Iudex Dominus Iesus – Jesus, The Gentle Distributed to all parishes of the Nathanael approaching, he said of state of religious practice during Judge, a motu propio of Pope Francis on Canon Law. The former being Archdiocese of Johannesburg. him, “Here is a true Israelite, in Jesus’ life-time. We will need to use about theology and the latter, canon law, made for a good marriage. Editor: Anna Cox Cell 083 610-0439 whom there is nothing false.” 48 them to examine our own spirituality. Fr Frank was the only English-speaking advisor to Pope Francis Chancery office: 011 402-6400 regarding the new marriage process. It was an interesting talk with Fax: 011 402-6406 examples from over 20 different countries Fr Frank has travelled to Chancery cell: 079 040-0668 Mercy Retreats delivering these talks. There was also an opportunity for the faithfuls’ [email protected] for questions to be answered. It was a very interesting evening with both Reporter: Archbishop Buti Tlhagale and Bishop Duncan Tsoke in attendance. 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August 2016 [email protected] Volume 31 No 4 11 Outgoing and incoming Formation and empowerment of PPC members with Fr Teboho ollowing the commission- migrant women at St Patrick’s ing of the new Archdioce- Fr Sergio officially open- san Pastoral Council and ing the sewing classes F Parish Pastoral Councils by Bishop Duncan Tsoke, the outgoing PPC exco handed over the reins to the new executive at Holy Family, Spruitview. Welcoming of This “changing of the guard” was effected on 10 July under the new PPC members watchful eye of priest in charge n recent years, South Fr Teboho Matseke who expressed them for the benefit of the parish. She also complimented the team Africa has absorbed his words of gratitude to chair- In her address, Stella reminded she worked with, the various Imany refugees and person, Stella Moabi and her the parishioners of the parish’s sodalities, group formations and migrants from surround- outgoing team. vision and mission statement of the parish in general for their ing countries who are Fr Teboho welcomed the new fleeing political violence creating strong family bonds, to unwavering support. She wished and lack of economic committee which will be led by love one another, to unite and the new team well in the pastoral opportunities in their own Sibongile Tloubatla and is looking promote Christian values through task that awaits them. countries. Unfortunately, forward to working fruitfully with the examples of the Holy Family. Dominic Tshabalala thereby generating income for their they have not always been warmly families and creating jobs for other received. Many have also been forced to community members, who are finding it resort to activities such as drug-dealing difficult to get employed in and prostitution to support themselves Celebration of the Feast of Blessed Johannesburg. The project is being run and their families. at the Old Catholic Bible College Walter Middleton, who has decades of Mother Assunta Marchetti premises, adjacent to the church. experience serving the poor and Funding from GHI is for six months to disadvantaged around the world as part ‘We can’t do good to our neighbour if there is no charity cover two courses. Each course will run of non-profit organisations, was able to for three months, and at the end of each among us’ – Blessed Mother Assunta obtain funding from Grassroots Heroes course, the participants will be tested International (GHI), a non-governmental and awarded certificates. said by Fr David Holdcroft, Jesuit The first Scalabrinian mission- organisation based in the US for starting Every effort will be made to help the Refugee Service (JRS) Southern ary sister, she became the servant up sewing classes. As a way of creating participants obtain funding for machines Fr David proclaiming the Gospel employment for the refugees and Africa regional director. for all, performing many tasks so that they can start they own migrants, the St Vincent de Paul Society he memorial feast of Blessed “Jesus Christ is always waiting with true humility and genuine businesses. (SVDP) of St Patrick’s, La Rochelle, with Mother Assunta Marchetti, to be recognised as a human charity: catechist, educator, nurse, There is also a plan to integrate health T support from the parish priest, Fr Sergio being in migrants and refugees. cook and general superior. and nutrition training into the programme. co-foundress of the Congregation Durigon and in collaboration with GHI, The group is also providing weekly of the Scalabrinian Missionary They, therefore, represent the Mother Assunta dedicated have started the sewing class project. and monthly food parcels to approxi- Sisters is celebrated on 1 July. body of Christ in the world. We herself to the service of the The sewing classes were officially mately 700 poor and hungry people. On the day, as per first Friday should accept the challenge they neediest persons, especially opened by Fr Sergio on the 2 June. Also Furthermore, it is distributing clothing and present were Walter Middleton, ex-vice custom, chancery staff and staff give us,” said Fr David. children in the orphanage. She shoes to the needy, as well as blankets president, World Vision International, from Bienvenu Shelter gathered Blessed Mother Assunta was strong in faith, love and hope during the winter months. It also assists Nevillene Neilson, deputy president, in the media room for the Marchetti was born in Lombrici, and often said: “God sees, God the Fredric Place old age home with SVDP, and Brandon Neilson, finance LC Italy, on August 15, 1871. provides”. Lerato Mohone groceries. celebration of Mass which was manager, SVDP and a few members of Those wishing to assist SVDP can the SVDP team. contact Nevillene Neilson (072-1513424), Initially, 10 women were recruited. The League of Brandon Neilson (072-2153650), or aim was to help them start their own th Walter Middleton (082-561-1352) Margherita’s 30 businesses or establish cooperatives, M. Augustine anniversary celebration n the 25 June, the League of Magherita celebrated its O30 year anniversary of charity work, reaching out to the poor and needy, serving the church and people most in need. The thanksgiving Mass was cele- brated at St John Bosco, Robertsham families by providing financial, Members of the League of Margherita by parish priest Fr John Thompson material and moral support. with Deacon Victor Ho and parish and assisted by Deacon Victor Ho. Furthermore, they do outreach work priest, Fr John Thompson SDB (back This sodality is named after to prisoners, to schools in Jackson’s row). Visiting priest Fr Mikel Garmenda Margherita Occhiena, the Mother of Drift and Ennerdale, Nazereth House SDB is in the foreground on the left. St John Bosco, patron of the and the Mother Theresa House. Spreading by Matsie Mbanjwa Parish. warmth Margherita was considered as the first Salesian co-operator. The r Victor Ngwenya and the league’s work involves helping Fmembers of Catholic Women’s families in the parish who have fallen League (CWL) from Holy Rosary, on hard times. They help these Phiri visited two schools in their community to donate new school uniforms and shoes to children who are less fortunate. The two schools were Elsie HEAVEN IS A REALITY Ngidi Primary School in Chiawelo Reg. No 2003/047906/23 where 31 children were handed full school uniforms and blankets. No Holiness, No Heaven The second school was Mambo Primary School where 33 children also received school uniforms and We deal in Wholesale & Retail of: blankets. At Mambo, the parents Bibles, Rosaries, Crucifix, Medals, Hymns, were invited by the school’s prin- Statues, Etc. cipal to witness the blessing. 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