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Meet your 7 vicar Prayer Day 8 9Heritage Day The St David’s Boys Choir – Making beautiful music – pg 7 ADAD Telephone (011) 402 6400 • www.catholicjhb.org.za NOVEMBER 2015 ongoing persecution faced by Thank you JMPD! Christians, our prayers should be more intense and should become a cry for help to the Father, who is rich in mercy, that he may sustain the faith of our many brothers and sisters who are in pain. “Mercy” is a theme that is dear to Francis, and is the central topic of his episcopal motto and drive on his papacy. The Jubilee Year will be a time for the church to rediscover the meaning of the mission entrusted to her by the Lord: to be a sign and an instru- ment of the Father’s mercy.” Pope Francis explained that he declared this Jubilee of Mercy because we are living at a “time of great JMPD officers, Tshidiso Monareng and Ellen Mbayo with Fr Bruce Botha historical change” which calls the ‘Mercy is the very church “to offer more evident signs eptember 20 was Justice and is an urban area. The speed limit is of God’s presence and closeness.” SPeace (J&P) Sunday and thus the 60 and yet people drive like they are foundation of the J&P group at St Martin de Porres, on the highway. This period in history is a time Orlando West invited the Johannes- “It doesn’t matter how short the where the faithful “need to be burg Metro Police Department’s distance may be, parents should church’s life’ – Pope Francis vigilant and to reawaken in (JMPD) Community Outreach Unit never give their cars to children ourselves the capacity to see what to give a presentation to the faithful. unless they have a legal driver’s n a world marked by suffering signs of the tenderness which God is essential,” he said. In his pastoral Officer Ellen Mbayo spoke on career license. and fierce persecution, espe- offers to the whole world, and guidelines for the upcoming Jubilee guidance and road safety. “Being a “Pedestrians should use pave- cially of Christians – now “is which is offered to the suffering, Year of Mercy, the Pope has made JMPD officer is a calling. Although a ments which are being improved by I the time for mercy,” Pope Francis abandoned and those without hope some significant moves, allowing matric certificate and a driver’s the government.” He cautioned said at a general audience in Rome of feeling Christ’s love. We are all all priests to forgive the sin of licence are the minimum require- young people against having on the second anniversary of his called to be our brother’s keepers headsets glued to both ears. “First, abortion. ments, the recruitment process pontifical election. The Pope by showing love, comfort, concern includes an examination on general you are attracting the attention of During the Jubilee, the Sunday knowledge and 50 mandatory push- muggers, who, upon seeing reminded the world that mercy is and mercy to them. This will be a readings for Ordinary Time will be ups. It is a fulfilling career with headphones, visualise a cell phone the very foundation of the church’s favourable time to heal wounds and taken from the Gospel of Luke, the varied career opportunities and they can sell for a quick buck. life and cannot be separated from encouraging reconciliation, he said. one referred to as “the evangelist education subsidies,” she said. People are killed for cell phones. the life and ministry of the church. The Jubilee Year of Mercy means of mercy”. She advised the faithful to Secondly, because you are closed The Jubilee, also known as a Holy both the spiritual and corporal In our Archdiocese, the Depart- off to the environment around you, minimise crime by avoiding asking Year, will open this year on actions. Spiritual acts of mercy ment of Divine Worship and for help from strangers, not to carry a car might hoot to warn you to get December 8 – the Solemnity of the include sharing knowledge, giving Liturgy will send out letters to all a lot of cash, to exercise caution out of the way and you will not hear Immaculate Conception; the feast, advice, comforting the suffering when approached by window it,” he said. parishes with guidelines on how and will conclude on 20 November and forgiving. Corporal acts washers at traffic lights and by Parish priest, Fr Bruce Botha SJ they can celebrate either on a putting valuables in the boot of said, “This sounds like a great career next year on the Solemnity of Our include being more hands-on which deanery, or parish level. Details of their cars to avoid smash and grabs.” for those who are interested. We are Lord Jesus Christ, King of the may mean feeding the hungry and the big Archdiocesan celebration on Officer Tshidiso Monareng spoke grateful to the JMPD for keeping our Universe. The aim of the Jubilee giving shelter to the homeless the Year of Mercy will be published on illegal and legal drivers and communities and roads safe.” Year of Mercy is to encourage the giving care to the needy. The Holy in the next issue of ADNews. driving behaviour. He said, “Soweto Lerato Mohone faithful to welcome the numerous Father said that reflecting on the Lebo WA Majahe

Don Bosco Blessing the Communions new tabernacle A First Holy Communion St Benedict’s College recently service was held at Don refurbished the tabernacle in the Bosco, Robertsham at the chapel on its campus. The refur- midday Mass on Sunday, bished tabernacle was funded by 20 September, celebrated by donations from the parents and Fr John Thompson SDB. boys of the Class of 2014. Father Here the children pose for a Vitalis Marole pictured right, quick photo while getting celebrated Mass and blessed the ready for Mass. tabernacle on the 23 October. Pics by Mark Kisogloo Chantelle Burgin

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Patronal Feasts in November General. That we may be open to personal September 27 was a Yeoville 1st All Saints, Ennerdale(1981) encounter and dialogue with all, even those memorable day at rd 3 St Martin de Porres, Craighall Park (1948); Orlando whose convictions differ from our own. St Francis of Assisi West (1947); Toekomsrus (1978) Geluksdal parish, Yeoville as Missionary. That pastors of the Church, with 4th St Charles Borromeo, Victory Park (1947) Archbishop Buti 15th St Albert, Vosloorus (1932) profound love for their flocks, may accompany Tlhagale conferred the 22nd Christ the King, Cathedral, (1961); Kristo Nkosi, Kwa them and enliven their hope. sacrament of Thema (1953); Orlando East (1938). St Cecilia sodality confirmation on 11 30th St Andrew, Noordgesig (1950) candidates – five from Baptisms at Holy Cross Zola the parish and six from Sacred Heart College, Observatory. In his homily, the Archbishop challenged the CONFIRMATIONS candidates to live a life of courage and heroism in imitation of Blessed Benedict Daswa, who, because of his commitment to the Catholic faith refused to meddle with His Grace, Archbishop Buti Tlhagale will administer the the practices of witchcraft. Archbishop Buti encouraged the candidates to read about, Sacrament of Confirmation to young people of the following and emulate the heroic life examples of young saints who were young people like parishes in November. Pray for them. them, yet they professed and persevered in their practice of the faith. He urged them Sun 1 10:00 Our Lady of Cedars Woodmead to shun the life of immorality Sat 7 16:30 St Peregrin Alra Park and to live exemplary Sun 8 09:00 St Francis of Assisi Vanderbijlpark Christian lives. Sat 14 17:00 St Dominic’s Eden Park Sun 15 10:00 Our Lady of Lebanon Mulbarton Fri 20 17:00 St Joseph Actonville His Grace, Archbishop Buti Sat 21 17:00 St Dominic’s Boksburg Fr Malesela Dikgale initiated 17 babies into the faith Tlhagale administered the Sun 22 08:00 Our Lady of Victory Doornkop through the sacrament of baptism on 3 October at Holy Sacrament of Confirmation at Fri 27 18:00 Holy Family Spruitview Cross, Zola. He implored parents and sponsors to Holy Rosary, Phiri, on the Sun 29 08:00 St Albert’s Vosloorus practise and teach the faith they have chosen for the 4 October. Pictured here with children. the candidates. Holy Rosary

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2 Volume 30 No 7 [email protected] November 2015 from each other in pursuit for eco- justice and formation of eco- Blessing ourselves Caring for creation congregations in their local communities. The purpose of FLEAT with Holy Water is to have different faith-based organisations and religions united in: caring for our common home – Father Thomas Plastow S.J. creation – restoring its dignity and Answers Liturgy Questions integrity; working together in adapting to, and mitigating, the effects of climate change; advocacy A man who used to write in fairly Obviously if you know the stoup – successful influence of policies A group who frequently has returned with a is empty, there is no point in and decision-makers; and mobilis- attended the training ing faith communities for environ- question about holy water. sticking out your hand! If you mental action. have seen others doing this, it is May I ask about the holy water at he Faith-based Leaders in ent countries in the SADC region Training highlights were because they are creatures of the entrance to the church? Why Environment & Advocacy gathered for their last training in addresses by guest speakers from habit who are doing it by reflex, is it put there and what is it for? TTraining (FLEAT) group in 2015. Johannesburg was repre- the Centre for Water and Sanitation without thinking about what they Zimbabwe recently received training. sented by Justice & Peace Arch- Research which covered simple In ancient times, people were are doing. The theme was: “Living in Harmony diocese member – Ndivile Mokoena ways to conserve water in homes given the opportunity to wash with Creation.” from Regina Mundi, Soweto Deanery. and at community level and One What is the link between the holy themselves when arriving for a Representatives from various FLEAT members meet twice a year Web of Life which covered animal water at the church door and the churches and religions under the to share their experiences and work agriculture’s impact on environment meal or celebration. The gospels water in the baptismal font? Southern African FLEAT from differ- in their respective countries, learn and the ill-treatment of them. tell us that the Pharisees washed before eating and drinking, and The holy water is precisely the social and political participation. other cultures made water and same. Those who become new During the same period, the church towels available to guests who members of the church are will be preparing for the birth of may have been dusty or sweaty baptised in the font, and the Christ. SPRED and Justice and Peace from their journey. In the early faithful remind themselves of would like to request the parishes centuries of Christianity, large their baptism when coming and to make Advent special, to be churches would have had a going from the church building. accessible and empower people fountain and pool in the courtyard Both the holy water and the sign with disability. It is important that outside the worship space so as to of the Cross are “sacramentals”: the church is accessible and allows allow people the chance to wash signs, gestures or material things everyone, including people with disability, to be active and partici- hands, face and feet. This which are used by the Church to pate in the life of the parish. How practicality was taken into Islam, show our respect for the seven People with can we use Advent this year to another religion of the Middle sacraments, and to increase our assist the parish to be aware of the East, and Muslims still wash devotion. The water itself is not disabilities special needs of some of our within the mosque complex before magical or medicinal – it is the parishioners and to ensure that all beginning prayers. devotional use of the water which ‘welcomed, valued’ by the church people feel welcome and included Our little bowls or “stoups” of can have good effects. ecember 3 is the annual aged to partner with organisations when the parish comes together to holy water which we find at the In order to show the clear link observance of the for persons with disabilities to celebrate the redeeming love of entrances to our churches are between baptism and all subse- DInternational Day of Persons arrange events and activities to Christ? This year, Pope Francis probably derived from our early quent blessings with holy water, with Disability. The theme for this commemorate the day. washed the feet of 12 people with fountains. Catholics dip their many parishes are now placing year is, “Inclusion matters: access The right to participate in public disabilities as he prepared for Easter fingers into these stoups and then the baptismal font just inside the and empowerment of people of all life is essential to create stable Sunday. He decided to highlight make the sign of the Cross over body of the church building. The abilities”. The day aims to raise democracies, active citizenship and the worth and dignity of people with disabilities. Pope Francis’s themselves. Such a tiny amount of little holy water stoups at the awareness about disability issues to reduce inequalities in society. But, too often people with choice to celebrate the day meet- water no longer fulfils any main entrance are being taken and to draw attention to the bene- fits of an inclusive and accessible disabilities do not enjoy access to ing this particular group of people practical purpose, so we have away so that parishioners will society for all. The church, govern- society on an equal basis with who are often excluded or hidden given it a spiritual meaning. We bless themselves at the font. This ments, UN agencies, civil society others, which includes areas of from society was met with delight. say that making the sign of the is a wonderful way of letting the organisations, academic institutions liturgy, transportation, employ- We should strive to bring every Cross with the water is a reminder meaning of the water be seen. If and the private sector are encour- ment, and education as well as Catholic into active participation so of our baptism. your parish decides to do this, that the church as the Body of make sure that there is enough Christ will be fully alive. We would Is it compulsory to put in your room around the font for From left: Lesedi Masuku, like to suggest that during Advent fingers and bless yourself? If so, baptisms, and good lines of sight Fr Sebastian Rossouw, we should train the people with when there is no water there, may for all inside so that they can turn Mikhail Brown (back), disability to be proclaimers. Justice you enter the church? around in their places in order to Diego Kruger (front) and Peace groups should look at access from the home to church It is not compulsory to bless witness the baptisms of new and Lee Liedenberg. and engage the local councillor to yourself when entering the church. members. We need to learn that address any challenges so that they If no water has been provided, we the entire church is the worship can actively and consciously may still go in! Holy water should space, not just the sanctuary. participate in the Liturgy as this a be absent only for the duration of There is no need to have all the right and obligation of all Christ’s the Holy Triduum when we arrive liturgical hardware in the front as faithful. to find the stoups are dry. These though the congregation was an Departments of SPRED and Justice and Peace are then replenished with fresh audience watching the sacred water immediately after the priest rites taking place on a stage. blesses the baptismal font during Having several focal points in SPRED First Holy Communions the Easter Vigil. Although the use one church shows that we are all A First Holy Communion Mass took place at St Eugene De of the holy water is not in the sacred space, and this can Mazenod in Eldorado Park on 20 September. Mass was compulsory, there is certainly be made a reality by placing the celebrated by Fr Sebastian Rossouw. much to be said for marking our font at the entrance, the Family, friends and the SPRED community, including arrival at church with a physical tabernacle in a special place of its Sr TM Healey, joined in on the special day. gesture. In Ethiopia, for example, own, and by ensuring that the Christians begin their devotions presider’s chair is neither directly outside the doors of the church, in front of nor directly behind the and kiss the doorpost upon altar. entering. It is good to remind ourselves of our baptism which Do you have a question makes us members of the about the Liturgy? assembly gathering together. It is You are welcome to send good to remember that we should questions directly to Fr Plastow: Join us as a sister and bring be clean in heart and mind before • PO Box 46876, Glosderry, 7702 healing and joy to our world coming to worship God. • e-mail [email protected] The Missionary Sisters After the church service, what of the Assumption should we do if there is no longer • fax 011 402-6406 any water? Do we still put out our Sr Carmel fingers or what do we do? 082 543 9778 [email protected] MSA1101b

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Letters to the Editor WAYS INTO PRAYER that we are to find the Lord. It is in the balancing act of helping Thank you ADNews! The challenge of my child study, writing my end of year report and making the I must congratulate the ADNews for always keeping us abreast with being contemplative the proceedings of the beatification of Blessed Benedict Daswa. You school play outfit, that the did all your best in ensuring that information reached the people, in action creative love of God sustaining and we all went to Limpopo knowing just what to expect. Frances Correia of the Jesuit Institute-South me is to be sensed. Thank you! Africa, explores Ignatian Spirituality. One of the tag lines of Sharon Muur Ignatian Spirituality is to be a n many ways November has me to just stop! contemplative in action. To be a been the most difficult month Recently I was listening to a contemplative in action is, I Iof the year for most of my series of talks given by George find, increasingly to develop an life. When I was at school and Ashenbrenner SJ in the 1970s and inner poise that helps me to be All Saints university, November was exam he was talking about what it really rooted in the sustaining love of month, with all the stress and means to live an apostolic God no matter how hectic my Month of November bother of studying. Now that I am spirituality. Most of us lay people world becomes. Of course this is s we celebrate our saints life is teaching us is that “no out of university it remains the are called to apostolic life, that is, not the stuff of making a single in the month of Novem- greater love can one show than to month in which we are winding life immersed in the world where choice, or finding a sudden right ber, let us remember our lay down his life for his friends.” down the year’s work, submitting the invitation is to bear witness to way of being. My own A budgets for the next year, writing Christ in the pursuit of our family experience is that this takes time very own Blessed Benedict Love is what Jesus commands us Daswa, whose beatification we to do. He said, love one another reports and such like. November, and work lives. It is in the world and work and even then, it is celebrated on 13 September. His and by this, they shall know that for parents, means end of year that we discover the reality that more that I find myself having life was that of an ordinary family you are my disciples. shows, prize giving and various God is in all things, as opposed to glimpses of what God might be man who loved his family and Today we see less killings and other highly- important the call to monastic life, where the offering me, rather than living in loved to serve God. We look at a burning of people’s houses that are engagements! In addition, invitation is to withdraw from the the reality of peace. For me, the man’s life who chooses the road suspected of witchcraft, because of Johannesburg is usually a really world to find God in the structure reflective prayer of the examen, less travelled – the narrow and the likes of Blessed Daswa. Let hot month and I find myself and silence of the enclosed of thinking back each day and difficult road that leads to salva- our lives always mirror God’s love yearning for rain. religious life. noticing how God was with me tion. How many of us go with the so we can live according to His Yearning for me is a good word Something he said profoundly in my day, helps me to become times, and follow the crowd on a will and not our own. The example for November. Yearning for rain. resonated for me. He said, that if more and more aware of God’s road that is broad and easy that of Blessed Daswa challenges us, Yearning for December and the we are living apostolic lives, then pervasive presence all the time. leads to destruction? especially men, to provide for our actual year end. Conversely, we must not think that we are When I can remember this, Blessed Daswa was against families. yearning for just a few more days waiting to encounter God and though nothing outwardly witch hunts and senseless killings The month of November is also to be able to finish everything that God’s peace when we have sorted changes, because I change, of those who were accussed of the month wherein we remember needs to be done before the everything out and done everything is seen in a new witchcraft, and for this he was those who have passed on in our Christmas holidays set in. everything that needs to be done. light. murdered. He refused to conform families. We pray for all souls that Yearning for peace and stillness, That is an illusion. It is in the to what everyone was doing they may find eternal rest. Let us for the whirling world around chaos, the mess, the stress of life which, according to his belief, live our lives to please God by was against the teaching of his following the example of Blessed Renewing their faith. Let us take courage from Daswa Marriage this example to be prepared to lay vows Rob and Mahadi Buthelezi – is a covenant down our very lives to fight Parish of The Resurrection, Bryanston A Marriage Sunday celebration against injustices, witchcraft and took ‎place on 4 October at of St Philip Neri, Moletsane. all instruments used by the evil to St Paul’s in Tsakane. The couples Each couple was given a chance destroy God’s people. Abortion warning pictured below renewed their to do so in an intimate ceremony As Catholics, when asked the ‘The pill’ can abort (chemical vows during a beautiful Mass, incorporated in the Mass. Among question ‘who is this Daswa that abortion), Catholics must be told, for followed by a feast. On the far the couples were Mr Thabo and everyone in Limpopo is talking their eternal welfare, and survival right are co-ordinators Esther Mrs Sandra Makhele, the oldest of their unborn infants. See www. about,’ the answer should be that and Patrick Msiza. couple who are a motivation for epm.org/static/uploads/downloads/ the young ones. The couple has he was a husband, father and a bcpill.pdf CoLA 082 609 6919 Thabo Msiza man who stood for justice. He been married for over 50 years. loved his family, his community t In his remarks, Fr Sikhosiphi said and his church. The example his that “today as we celebrate Marriage Sunday, we are cele- brating a communion of love, CORRECTION where two people give them- An article carried on page 12 selves to each other.” He of the October edition of explained to the congregation that the sacrament of matrimony is a ADNews entitled “Investitures Mr and Mrs Thabo and Sandra at Our Lady of Dolours in Makhele renew their matrimonial covenant which couples enter into Carletonville” incorrectly vows before Fr Sikhosiphi and unconditionally. After the couples refers to Mothusi Moses parishioners of St Phillip Neri. had renewed their vows, they Mogari, as president of the received a nuptial blessing. Catholic Men’s Organisation. n the 4 October, Marriage Parishioners were encouraged to Mogari is, in fact, the presi- OSunday, 10 couples whose pray for families and also for the dent of the Catholic Men’s marriages were blessed in the gift of marriage. Forum. We regret the error. church, renewed their marriage Lebo WA Majahe vows in front of the congregation

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‘Whom shall Here I am, Lord. Send me. Successful third pilgrimage Children of St Matthew’s Primary I send?’ School, Rockville, perform a he third instalment of the Lourdes because of the miracles liturgical dance at the conclusion rchbishop Buti Tlhagale with Archdiocesan Pilgrimage was taking place there. We should visit of the Mass of thanksgiving for the 40 priests concelebrated hosted by the Soweto Deanery Mary like we would our own earthly Year of Consecrated Life. T Mass on 10 October at the on 26 September at Regina Mundi, mothers. He encouraged the faithful A Cathedral of Christ the King in the Moroka. The day started with a con- to give generously towards the company of some 200 religious. In celebrated mass by Archbishop Buti building of the Shrine. his homily, Archbishop Buti spoke Tlhagale. The programme included Representing SPRED in the bid- of religious men and women as Novena prayers to the Immaculate ding prayers were faith companion, ‘chosen and blessed.’ Conception, recital of the rosary, Theresa who was accompanied by Dr Sr Judy Coyle IHM Christian exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, special friend, Neo Makhetha from Spirituality, Mysticism and Liturgy confessions, laying of hands, devo- St Margaret’s, Diepkloof. People Theology at St Augustine, led a tion to the Immaculate Conception were moved by how Theresa, who reflection on religious life. By taking and blessing of petitions. Arch- did not take part in the rehearsals vows of celibacy and poverty, bishop Buti Tlhagale said his for those participating in the liturgy, religious divest themselves or shed response to people who ask him delivered her heartfelt prayer. the load of the responsibilities of why he feels a need for the SPRED believes in praying from the family and ownership. In prophetic As did all who have consecrated Archdiocese of Johannesburg to heart, not from reading from a piece obedience, they align their will with their lives to God, His people and have its own Marian shrine is Mary is of paper and that is exactly what the will of the community. They do His church, Archbishop Buti venerated the Book of the Gospels, our Mother and we should love her she did. The Archbishop even gave not shed these loads to live in the first rule of all religious. as our own. People should not visit her a special blessing. darkness but to walk by a different far away shrines like Fatima and light, the light of Christ. When the lights go out, we are forced to seek withdrew to pray in solitude. The other sources of power – every- monastic tradition followed and RCIA each year. Catechists should thing from cutting edge solar later the medicant preachers once renewed their vows of poverty, contact the Department of technology to candles. So too with again went out among the people to celibacy and obedience they made Catechetics to discuss which religious life. In seeking to renew spread the light of the gospel, to on the day of their first profession. formation programme would best and revitalise the religious life in give witness and serve the They did so in gratitude for the meet their needs for faith formation the spirit of Vatican II, the church community. In seeking to repower fruitful lives to which they were in the New Year. draws on a tradition of religious life and revitalise religious life in this called. that goes back to the beginning of Year of Consecrated Life, the church All catechists are invited to a The choirs of St Paul, Eden Park Christianity when men and women draws on all these traditions in the Mass of thanksgiving in the Cathe- and St Catherine, Eldorado Park led chose to live a celibate life in light of faith and in response to the the singing. The parish of St John’s Paul Faller conducts a training dral on 21 November at 13:00. community praying and serving signs of the times. session on making moral decisions North Riding served refreshments for catechists. Pictured is Phetheni Judy Stockill the church. Later, the desert fathers During the Liturgy, the religious after Mass. Judy Stockill Vilakazi. Paul is the National Coordina- tor for Religious Education at the CIE. Creating awareness that everybody, legal or not who is in Respecting Life the country is protected by the law of the country,” he said. ‘Respecting Life; Respecting around violence Wits University’s Masters in Sexuality; Respecting’ is the theme The Pastoral Care Depart- violence. He said most reported cases Community-based Counselling of Session 8 of the Christian ment and the Centre for are that of abuse by men, however, Psychology students presented on Morality course offered to the Study of Violence and there are men abused by women. He youth violence. “Some studies indicate catechists as part of their training Reconciliation (CSVR), with urged victims to promptly seek inter- that exposure to violence desensitises and formation. The programme the Psychological Social vention as tension between parents people to it. Youth violence can be addressed through awareness and runs over three years and is open Support groups, recently also affects children’s performance at held an awareness about school. He said that going to the advocacy, victim empowerment, legal to all catechists, whether teaching violence at the Cathedral. The police does not always result in an transformation by appealing for a at present or not, and to anyone workshop was attended mostly by arrest as the victim can apply for a change in laws and socio-economic interested. Other training and refugees and immigrants from protection order against the perpe- upliftment through quality education, formation offered are the “Bread various religious affiliations. trator if they would prefer not to have access to opportunities and job for the Journey” programme of In her welcoming address, head of them arrested. As a unit, they are creation,” they said. On torture, CSVR’s bible study conducted by the the department, Sr Maria de Lurdes open 24 hours, have a victim support Marivic Mall said, “It is an act by which Top: Sr Maria de Lurdes, Sgt Israel Lota, Catholic Bible Foundation and the played a clip of the Good Samaritan office and their own trained counsel- severe suffering or pain, whether Charmaine Pillay, Tsholofelo Segange as the opening prayer to remind lors. They also work closely with the mental or physical, is intentionally Bat Kol programme which and Malose Langa everyone that there’ll always be Department of Social Development, inflicted on a person for such explores the Jewish roots of the Above: Sgt Lota addressing the someone willing to help heal our shelters like our very own Bienvenu purposes as obtaining from him or a scriptures. There is also a course in participants wounds and go through difficult which empowers women through third person information or a situations with us. skills development. confession, punishing him for an act Sergeant Israel Lota from the SAPS “For those in the country illegally, which he or a third person has Social Crime Prevention’s Jeppe, documentation is not a prerequisite committed, or intimidating or delivered a presentation on domestic as Section 2 of the Constitution states coercing him or a third person.”

November 2015 [email protected] Volume 30 No 7 5 Celebrating 75 years uring 2015, Holy Rosary Denjoyed many events to mark its 75th birthday. The celebrations culminated last week with the offering of Mass in the Bishop Shanahan Hall on the Feast of the Holy Rosary. Before Mass, the bronze bust of their founder, Bishop Joseph Shanahan, was unveiled and blessed. Seen here with the bust, designed and produced by Heidi Hadaway, are Fr Joe Leathem, Sister Ursula, Sister Emmy, Sister Lorna Holy Rosary wins the day – Regional Leader of the Holy Holy Rosary High won the 2015 competing in the event were De La Rosary Sisters and Bishop Edward Risi, a past pupil of the school. Inter-Catholic Girls Athletics, for Salle Holy Cross College, Holy the 13th consecutive time, while Family College, La Salle College, St Benedict’s won the boys’ Marist Brothers Linmeyer, trophy. The event took place on Maryvale College, Sacred Heart De La Salle 29 September at Germiston College, St Theresa’s School and Holy Cross Stadium, with the scholars taking Veritas College. part in field and track events. Seen here is the Holy Rosary College Junior Holy Rosary got 600 points, athletics team with the trophy, followed by Brescia House with with captain Caitlin Williams and celebrates 593 points. The other schools vice captain, Jaime de Carvalho. Heritage Day and many of the classes had cooking lessons where traditional food was cooked. The staff all brought eats that Valedictory The learners of De La Salle Holy The learners all donated R5 for were traditional to their heritage. Cross College Junior School the chance to wear civvies and “The children really enjoyed Mass at wore civvies on 23 September to the money raised will be given to celebrating their cultures and the Holy Rosary celebrate Heritage Day. Casa do Sol school which is diversity of their beliefs and They were encouraged to wear raising money to replace their traditions together - and it was a clothing depicting their heritage, school bus that was written off in great learning experience for all oly Rosary High School recently held its traditional end-of-year or to wear a South African shirt. an accident recently. of us!” said deputy principal, Valedictory Mass, followed by prize-giving and the matric Many pupils and staff came to The Grade 3 pupils celebrated Carren Ilsley. Hdedication ceremony. The guest speaker at the ceremony was past school in traditional clothing. the day with a boerewors braai pupil, Thato Mabelane, a 2000 matriculant, who inspired the girls to believe in themselves and to set goals. She drew on her experiences of representing South Africa for rowing, and having become the first African A ‘human’ BRESCIA NEWS oarswoman to cross the Atlantic Ocean. n 28 September, the Brescia Seen here are, from left: Belinda Damhuis, the high school principal; Rosary OHouse girls and staff were Alexia D’Alessio, the 2014/2015 headgirl; Thato Mabelane, guest speaker honoured with a visit from Anthony and past pupil; Lauren Soll, rowing vice-Captain; Natalie Russel, rowing De La Salle Holy Cross College Salcito, Vice President of Education captain; and Jacinta Lucas, head of the school. recently formed a human Rosary for Microsoft Corporation’s World- using learners from the whole wide Public Sector. Brescia House School is the only Microsoft Show- primary school. The decades case School in Sub-Saharan Africa. were represented by children Mr Salcito spent the morning meet- wearing different colour T-shirts, ing staff and girls, and chatting a colour for each decade. They about how the school has integrated were grouped in circles for each the use of technology in teaching and learning. He was also joined by Hail Mary. As the prayer was Mark Chaban, Area Director of Edu- said each ‘bead’ stood up. Each cation for Microsoft Middle East and decade was started with an Africa, and Claudia Johnston, Educa- enactment of the theme on a tion Sector Lead at Microsoft South centre stage. Africa. The grade 2 girls were most excited to show off their skills on the Promethean Active Tablet. The tablet allows six children at a time to inter- Children’s liturgy act on the giant ‘tablet’ device.

Some children carrying their flowers and scattering them on the floor.

On the Sunday following the Feast of the Assumption, Holy Angels, Bez Valley held its usual monthly children’s Liturgy. This takes place in the Cateche- tical Centre during the Liturgy of the Word. The the end of the Mass, all the children come into the church children walked from the during the offertory. As the back of the church lead- Assumption is a big feast for ing a little girl dressed up Our Lady, the service for the as Mary. They sang and children was based on the scattered artificial meaning of the feast. flowers in the aisle. Right: Little “Mary” standing We explained that we honour The service is for children from in the sanctuary with the other children. Mary in processions with hymns grades R to 4. and flowers. We returned to the Sr Angela Sutton OP, Bez Valley church after the service and, at

6 Volume 30 No 7 [email protected] November 2015 Grade 11 Leadership Day Making beautiful music A beautiful morning of music was enjoyed by over 1800 learners he Catholic Schools Office attending Catholic schools in Johannesburg. These events were held held a grade 11 leadership on 15 September, hosted by Holy Rosary School and 17 September at Tsession on Saturday, the Linder Auditorium. Two wonderful cultural mornings were enjoyed 19 September, coordinated by De by all and coordinated by the Catholic Schools Office, Johannesburg. La Salle Holy Cross College and St David’s Marist Inanda. Grade 11 leaders from various Catholic schools attended this session which included presentations by Rose Karam, Dave Smith, Darren Darren Flood, principal of CBC Flood and Mandla Ngcongwane, Boksburg, and Rose Karam, a together with a beautiful para- teacher. Bev Whittal, deputy principal of St Theresa liturgy led by Dean Spiller. St Catherine’s Convent, Florida Breakaway discussion groups were led by various current leaders and an enjoyable, inter- Right and below: Grade 11 learners active morning was had by all. enjoying activities

Dominican Altar servers Archdiocesan Retreat he Soweto Deanery Altar Servers attended an annual Above: Future Tretreat hosted by the Liturgy priests and nuns? and Divine Worship Department on Right: Fr Victor October 6 at the Cathedral. addressing altar With approximately 12 parishes servers. from the Deanery Guild of St Stephen, we surely out- Dominican numbered other deaneries. The workshop was facilitated by the said Fr Ngwenya. As altar servers, parish priest of Holy Rosary, Phiri, Fr we should always be willing to learn Victor Ngwenya, with the assistance new things. “Serving is about VICAR FOR CATECHETICS of Anastasia Mphuti, head of service, service is about humility, department and Fr Paul Beukes. inspirational by writing one or humility is about being humble and Fr Peter Doherty The day started with praise and two reflections for AD News. being humble is knowing that you worship by different parishes and, Every month ADNews will be interviewing a different Why do we need this ministry? are nothing compared to what God as always, the Guild was vicar to learn about what it is they do. wants you to be,” he told us. Pope Paul VI in his apostolic represented by Our Lady of the Mass was celebrated by Fr Victor, Besides being Vicar for Cateche- exhortation, Evangelii Nunctindi Assumption, Molapo altar servers with Frs Patrick Dladla and Joachim tics, what other portfolios do you (Evangelisation in the Modern singing and dancing. Malunga as concelebrants. Before hold? The theme: “I think therefore I World) said the church exists to the Mass, the Administrator of the How long have you been Vicar? am,” made us realise that altar Primarily, priest-in-charge at Our evangelise. Catechism, is Cathedral, Fr Thabo Motshegwa Over five years now. servers are given an opportunity in Lady of Lourdes, Rivonia therefore, part of this call to gave a brief history and background What does your job as Vicar entail? the ministry of serving and Successes and challenges? evangelise. The exhortation of the church in Johannesburg. When the Archbishop appoints therefore they should all be equal. Running successful programmes/ In his homily, Fr Victor touched on affirms the role of every Christian To serve is to pray. vicars for different departments, workshops that empower our vocations and asked who wanted to (not only of ordained ministers, As altar servers, we need to the overall concept is to help him become a priest and a number of catechists such as the recent priests, and deacons, or religious, convince the world that we have promote and develop that servers went up. When asked the Formation and Creativity Day. faith. “You cannot see the presence particular area. Thus, my duties or professional church staff) in question of who wants to be a sister, The Catechetics department of the Lord when you have pride,” spreading the Gospel of Jesus the males were outnumbered. are to be of help to the cate- offers facilities and has a syllabus chetics’ head of department, Christ. on every aspect of catechism. What do you do in your limited Tebogo Petja, Sr Tarsycja Groblica ZSJM, by Soweto Altar Servers Guild Challenges include drumming spare time? giving practical advice and into parents that they are the first In the past couple of days, I have insight on pastoral affairs. catechists and making catechetics been watering a pot of sweet peas everybody’s interest. I suppose which are coming into blossom. the Vicar could also be I also love going for walks. A two bed, two bath secure 179sq m Rental in home available to rent in St Mary's beautiful Retirement Village, Hyde Park. Open plan kitchen, lounge/dining room, small Catholic study/sewing room, storeroom, closed garage, covered carport, verandah. Retirement Visitor parking, community gardens.

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November 2015 [email protected] Volume 30 No 7 7 Renew Retreat “We forget we made promises A ‘Renew-Why Catholic?’ and suddenly claim that we are mission was held at St John human. We don’t say it aloud but Bosco, Robertsham from 15 to we act it, we live it. 17. The three days were very “A jubilee is a time for us to spiritually uplifting and were remember that initial inspiration, enjoyed by all who attended. The excitement, idealism that drove us three guest speakers were Frs to make this radical choice. It is a Thomas Gibson, John Enslin SJ radical choice as it goes against A medal for and Shaun Carls SJ. the common expectations of a lifestyle. A promise by Christ is her hard work Kevin Luk, Parish Pastoral Council Chair- person, Liturgy - Catechetics Committee that those who leave houses or t was a great honour for Fr Petrus The Companions of brothers or sisters or father or Shiya, parish priest of Our Lady mother for His name’s sake, will Iof the Wayside, Maryvale, to St Angela celebrate 60 years be rewarded a hundred fold. present the Benemerenti Medal to Therese Savage for her loyal, long he clergy, religious and ‘this is the sign, a symbol of the “As much as people go through and dedicated services to Maryvale laity gathered at St Mary church maturing,” said midlife and identity crisis, so too parish in the finance department. Queen of the Apostles, Archbishop Buti. is religious life. Suddenly we get The Parish Finance Committee T tired of praying, always busy in Munsieville on 19 September to “These are the signs that are (PFC) is entirely indebted and our rooms – I’m like that, by the grateful to Therese for her consci- congratulate and rejoice with the taking root on African soil when congregation of Companions of the blood of those who believe way – we no longer go to retreats. entious hard work over so many We are betraying that promise to years. St Angela on their 60th year begin to nurture the faith of the From left: Pamela Yeoman - Renew With Fr Shiya are, from left: anniversary. Archbishop Buti people. Many of us are attracted be there for others,” he said. Brian Potgieter (PFC), Therese chairperson, Cheryl Lumsden - A jubilee is a time to seek to Renew committee member and MC Tlhagale celebrated Mass and was to religious life because we Savage and husband John Savage. assisted by 14 priests and Deacon would like to imitate Christ. The regain that lost experience of for the Mission and Fr Thomas God. A time to overcome John Andersen Gibson (Opus Dei) Phuti Makgabo. The parish’s joint ideals of religious life are to be of choir led the singing. service to others without asking spiritual fatigue, to regain “I have always thought that the ‘What do I get in return? Christ’s invitation and embrace local church shows signs of “It is also a life of community. our charisms more fully, to growth and maturity when a We read in the Acts of the become witnesses so that those significant number of men and Apostles how they sold every- around us can see in us signs of women dedicate themselves to thing and lived as a community. love, hope. It is not too late to try the church – when they freely opt These ideals excite us in the again to recommit ourselves to to imitate Christ. And so when beginning of the journey. I am imitate Christ,” he concluded. Benedict Daswa was being not sure, however, what happens Lerato Mohone beatified also, I said to myself, when our memory grows weak. Sacred Heart jubilee celebrations Prayer Day Praying the Rosary

Thursdays are generally referred to righteous people in it. God’s as the day of ‘Women of prayer’ in response was that he would spare township communities. It is a day all the place for their sakes. We pray when they gather to pray and share that the Lord, in his mercy, will do the word of God. Heritage Day was the same for us.” no different as women from Julia Moloi asked: “Children who sodalities, other denominations and are responsible for the crimes policewomen assembled in Regina plaguing our communities are the The Bophelong, Our Lady of Mundi’s garden, Rockville ‘to lift up fruits of our wombs. When our Peace, with Fr Mbulelo Sikotoyi, their eyes to the hills from whence unemployed children bring goods Celebrating recently celebrated the jubilee of comes our help.’ home, do we even take a moment St Theresa in Zondi several members of the Sacred Heart. The reason for this particular to think if the owner is still alive?” gathering was to pray for an end to Matshidiso Rapota said: “When Daughters of St Anne Sodality at police killings and road carnage, the police apprehend someone else’s St Theresa, Zondi celebrated We, as a family, were very protection of priests, unity amongst child, we commend them, but when their parish patron saint day by Helping Little Eden blessed to have been able to sodalities and success for the they arrest our own children, we call starting a rose garden. From the collect and donate clothes upcoming Marian pilgrimage. them dogs. I’d like to encourage our back: Lindiwe Nkosi, Dumazile to Little Eden and Elvira Belice Machepa said: “We need to officers – when we label you dogs, Mabaso,Busisiwe Mabaso, stop putting God in the back- take heart my children – for a dog Rota Village on 29 Sep- burner. Genesis 18 tells us that would rather die than allow for its Seipati Nyoni, Zanele Nhlabathi, tember. In the photos are when Abraham was interceding for master to be hurt. You literally put Makgosi Nhlabathi, Nelisiwe two residents, the sisters of Sodom, he asked God if he would your lives on the line for us! May Vezi and Agnes Mathebula. the Imitation of Christ from still destroy the city if there were 50 God protect you and give you India, Fr Boniface D’Souza strength.” Lerato Mohone OCD and friends from the Carmelite fathers. Sanet Karam

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8 Volume 30 No 7 [email protected] November 2015 HERITAGE DAY CELEBRATIONS Emmanuel Fr Simphiwe Kheswa (OFM) (in a leopard print t-shirt) with some of the parishioners during the celebration

Below: Traditional dance by the children of the parish.

Fr Sikhosiphi and the altar servers kneeling before the altar, where bread and wine and other different cultural foods were put out as a sacrificial offering to God. Enculturation Mass n Sunday, 27 September, on them by pardoning their sins. mmanuel Parish, Sebo- CWL members cooking St Phillip Neri, Moletsane In his homily, Fr Sikhosiphi as part of its annual programme. O keng. under the leadership cultural food for the occasion celebrated Heritage Sunday with Mgoza OP emphasised the The theme was: “Our indigenous of Fr Simphiwe Kheswa and intangible. These are creative an enculturation mass. The Mass importance of culture and identity E knowledge, our heritage: Towards OFM celebrated their Heritage expressions such as music and began with a cultural dance by and further illustrated that there the identification, promotion and Day Mass with pride, recognis- performances, our historical a drama group and the entrance is no contradiction between preservation of South Africa’s ing and appreciating all aspects of inheritance, language and the food procession was led by the praises religion and culture. He said that living heritage”. South African culture within the we eat. The event was organised of the imbongi, the praise singer. all that is needed is to let Christ Kebitsamang Mtunzi church which are both tangible by the Catholic Women’s League The penitential rite of this purify our cultures and let Him celebration was the highlight be our cornerstone. After Mass, for most of the parishioners the parishioners enjoyed the Holy Rosary because they had an opportunity traditional food they had prepared to remember their faithfully as well as entertainment from the departed and asked Gods mercy drama group. Lebo WA Majahe Kagiso Orange Farm The learners and staff of John These are the beautiful people who Martin Catholic School, in Kagiso attended Mass on 27 October at closed off heritage month with a Blessed Gerard, Orange Farm. bang on 30 September in celebrat- They were happy to don their ing the diverse cultures of South traditional attire as a way of presided the Mass talked about included Zulus, Xhosas, Africa. All were dressed in their showing how the church and maintaining justice and peace in all Pedis, Tswanas, Vendas traditional attires and African food culture embrace one other. The aspects of life irrespective of and Shonas from Holy Rosary High School held a civvies day in cuisines, including morogo, mogodu, church, according a member, cultural backgrounds. It was so Zimbabwe. celebration of Heritage Day and the diverse ting etc were sold as a school Themba Ncobo, accepts different colourful to see different people It left a lasting cultures of South Africa. Contributions were fundraiser. Lebo WA Majahe people from different backgrounds. from different cultures wearing impression on people donated to the CON Amore School for The priest, Fr Job Plinga, who their traditional attires which understanding the Severely Intellectually and importance of accommodating Disabled Children. each and everyone, irrespective of Seen here are Khanyisa background, as well as knowing Mdazuka, Lesego Sekhu, Mary that the church is there for Khawaja, Lidia Capriello, Ntokozo everyone. Ndlovu, Siyanda Thabele, Khanyisa Nene, Kea Molefe and Bernadean Nyasha Kumurai Farinha from Holy Rosary.

Above: The Principal, Dominica Dhladlha with some of the children dressed up in their tradition.

Ms Dhladlha preparing food for the learners at John Martin Catholic School in Kagiso.

Kids Fun Day at Our Lady of Mercy – Emndeni Without kids tomorrow wouldn’t be worth the wait and yesterday wouldn’t be worth remembering… A children’s day was celebrated in Emn- deni on Saturday, 10 October. Children have a special way of bringing joy to everyday. Children between the ages of three and 12 participated. Meisie Maredi November 2015 [email protected] Volume 30 No 7 9 he Justice & Peace members Touch the earth with gentleness Tat St Kizito branch, Orange Care for From left: Tebogo Tape,Tebello Farm, celebrated their Sunday in Rambo,Fr Ibercio Rojas,Jacob an educational way. It was all Creation Sebidi,Brian Mooi and Teboho about care for creation as a social Matsotso. responsibility of the church. Fr Ibercio Rojas explained to the congregation what Care for Creation is. Every member took to the podium to explain that water is a rare resource. Congregants were told to save it by using it wisely because some people don’t have any at all, let alone clean water. On Heritage Day some 30 pilgrims reflect on ecological education and Members were also requested to spirituality on Melville Koppie East, a peaceful nature reserve. The city in save electricity by switching off the background and the electricity cables overhead graphically illustrate lights to help prevent global integral ecology – people, resources, nature and technology. warming. They were told not to Sisters for Justice, Johannesburg, on were: What is happening to burn grass, but to make compost He gave the example of how saving globe and big map organised a prayer walk on our common home?; the Gospel for manure for back-yard the Venezuelan president showing all the continents and Melville Koppies on 24 Septem- of creation; the human roots of vegetable gardens. In other words, promoted saving water by how they are separated. ber. Melville Koppies is a the ecological crisis; integral it is all about caring for earth and showering for three minutes. Fr Ibercio encouraged J&P declared heritage site. The theme ecology; dialogue; and ecological its creation. In his homily, Fr Ibercio empha- At the offertory, J&P members members to create awareness at was the Pope’s letter to the world education and spirituality. The gave the St Kizito branch a bottle all eight branches of Orange on the environmental crisis, reflections were authored and led sised that people should take care of water, a cup of soil, an energy Farm. Nyasha Kumurai Laudato Si’. There were six by six different people and of the earth and its inhabitants. stations on the walk. At each, the compiled into a booklet with pilgrims reflected on a different prayers, poems and illustrations Our Johannesburg chapter of “Care for our Common to use for further prayer and priest in Home.” The six chapters reflected reflection. Judy Stockill Rome as a synod Sing Joyfully expert Fr Russell Pollitt SJ, for Africa director for the Jesuit Institute of South Africa was working at Vatican Radio’s English channel as an A smile can analyst of the family synod. The fourteenth ordinary general assem- lighten a burden bly of the synod of Bishops took The Johannesburg CWL was place on 4th-25th October, with the honoured by a visit by the National theme “the vocation and mission of Council on Sunday, 23 August. the family in the Church and in the National President, Veronica Malan contemporary world. About 360 Lebona spoke passionately about participants attended, including 18 our league and how the theme "You The Rosebank parish choir performs married couples from various parts are the salt of the earth and light Mozart’s “The Bird Catcher.” Stephen of the world. Among other things of the world" affects our daily lives. Dippenaar (left) was the soloist. The choir, that were talked about at the synod Veronica said that making a differ- under Michael Burrell, was one of eight choirs was how we should relate to divor- ence in the lives of the community which performed at a concert in the church on cees in the Church; if they should is an integral part of the work done Duncan Hyam of Renew Africa is choir director 9 October. Others were Rosebank Youth Band; receive communion, homosexuality by CWL members. of the St Charles Chorale and Sandton Choir which St Therese Youth Choir, Zondi; Parkview etc. Pope Francis said the synod was Women’s League members are preformed jointly accompanied by Felix Calaba (seated). Anglican St Francis Singers; a platform whereby the Church will the voice for many who have The concert concluded with the combined choirs Gifted Folks. try to understand the pressures that become too worn down to speak performing Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus. modern families face and find ways for themselves. We become the St Francis’ Canticle of the Sun. to be more welcoming to families mechanic that makes a rundown osebank Parish celebrated Fr Kees Thönissen OFM Cap, A panel discussion on the encyc- by finding the best pastoral applica- personal vehicle move again. RSt Francis of Assisi – joyful International Director of the lical, “Care for Our Common” tions of doctrine. Although there The wonder of this task is that we follower of Jesus, with a series of Damietta Peace Initiative, was was held. has been speculation about the become mobilised by the joy we events around his feast day. On the celebrant and guest preacher The highlight of the celebra- event in the media, Church clerics bring to others. What a wonderful Saturday 3 October, Mass was at two Sunday masses, one tions was undoubtedly the “Sing are adamant that all will work out for the better. When asked how he remedy to a lonely person is a com- followed by the Transitus, an especially for children. At all Joyfully for Africa” concert. All forting smile. A smile that conveys saw the synod, Fr Russell described unspoken words can often lighten interactive reflection of the joyful masses on the weekend proceeds of the concert were for it as an extraordinary time in the life a burden. In the secular world we death of St Francis; his passage parishioners brought gifts of good the Damietta Peace Initiative. The of the Church, whereby we are live in, let our personal faith and from this life to the next. clothing for the poor. Justice and Peace Group of the hopefully going to be inspired in moral decisions be an example and Franciscans all over the world Laudato Si’, the Latin name of parish organised the celebrations becoming the Church that under- inspiration to the communities we pray the Transitus on the eve of Pope Francis’ letter to the world in association with SVDP, CWL, stands the complexity of family life today. Lebo WA Majahe live in. Ida Steyn, National Correspondent the feast of St Francis. on the ecological crisis, is from Genesis and the choirs.

10 Volume 30 No 7 [email protected] November 2015 work with him in great harmony. We promised him that we will WORD OF GOD always remember him in our prayers,” she said. In his remarks, Fr Louis thanked all for their Our call to contribution to his priestly ministry, and for their dedication in carrying Discipleship forward their duties in the vineyard of the Lord. At the same time he ope Francis invites us to ask Br Mike Chalmers cfc of the ourselves the question; Bible Foundation writes about encouraged them to look forward “How often is Jesus inside the Word of God in response to the arrival of their new priest P and urged them to support him. and knocking at the door to be let to the Synod call for spiritual out? And we do not let him out growth and on-going formation. A message from Br Oupa Matseke, because of our own need for their seminarian, was read out for Fr Louis, which was very touching security, because so often we are evil spirits and they obey him.” 28 and got him to shed a tear or two. locked into ephemeral structures News about him spread quickly Farewell Fr Louis! Farewell Fr Louis! Among attendants of the farewell that serve solely to make us slaves over the whole region of Galilee. Fr Louis blessing a couple which function, were Srs Juliana Abioye, and not free children of God.” (Mk 1: 21 – 28) celebrated their 15th wedding Rose Rubushe and Tarsycja The characters in this story are: Pope Francis tells us that Jesus anniversary during Mass. Groblica from the Chancery dwells deep within us. He knocks Jesus, the synagogue community staff. for us to let him out, to allow and the man with the unclean Fr Louis Ajinge celebrating his Lebo WA Majahe others to see how he is active in spirit. This man possibly repre- last Mass, with Fr Innocent our lives. We are often frightened sents the congregation. Jesus Daniel at the background. to let him out because if we do we exposes the friction and factional- will have to let go of some of our ism that is rife among these uring an emotionally- We Celebrate with structures that serve solely to people. When we let Jesus into charged occasion, our Clergy make us slaves and not free our lives, face the truth of what is parishioners of St Pius X, the midst of the sadness of his MofoloD said farewell to Fr Louis departure there was also a feeling The following Priests and children of God. wanting in our lives, truly open Deacons celebrate their birthdays As disciples we have a choice ourselves to his word, then “the Ajinge on Sunday, 11 October. of acceptance and a very sincere and anniversaries of their between living our lives filled with unclean spirit will come out of us.” Parishioners turned out in their wish that the new appointment ordination. God’s Spirit or dominated by an The outcome for us, our traditional attire to mark the great would bring him joy, fulfilment and contribution that he has made in Remember them in your prayers! unclean spirit; living out our families and communities will be happiness. Fr Louis is going back to their parish in the short time of his his home Diocese in Nigeria, where humanity to its fullest or degrading absolute amazement at the appointment. The departing priest he will be the Bishop’s secretary. “I Ordinations ourselves by living in a less than transformation brought about by celebrated his last Mass which was suppose if we begin to think about the Word of God, the unclean human way. concelebrated by Fr Innocent Fr Louis’s departure from the Rev Aubrey Damster 29-11-92 Jesus explained what this means spirits banished from our lives and Daniel. Mass was followed by the parish, we might wonder why a Shaun Von Lillienfeld 09-11-96 5 in practical terms; “ The blind Good News for everybody. presentation of the gifts. Leading priest has to leave a parish at all, Rev Graham Meiring 07-11-04 receive sight, the lame walk, those Mark now takes up the cause of the programme after the Mass, especially after establishing strong who have leprosy are cured, the the marginalised. Palesa Mokutu, the parish pastoral bonds with parishioners, especially Birthdays in November 40 deaf hear, the dead are raised, and A man with leprosy came to council secretary said that when it took some time to achieve st the good news is preached to the him and begged him on his knees, “goodbye” is the word she wished that,” said S’celo Ntuli, who spoke 1 Miguel De Lemos rd poor.” (Mt 11: 5) This is our “If you are willing, you can make she didn’t have to say … She said on behalf of the newly-established 3 Rev Abednigo Thokoane prophetic message to the world. me clean.” that in the years that Fr Louis has Youth Forum. Maseana Mofokeng, 8th Matthew Opiyo Pope Francis says, “I am We declare so many people as been their parish priest, he has mother of Dickson Mofokeng, a 10th Karmelo Strcic counting on you to ‘wake up the unclean: we exclude them, reject shared the joys and sorrows of member of the Chancery staff, 11th Msgr Bernard McAleer world’, since the distinctive sign them, keep them at a distance and many families – even when people spoke on behalf of St Anne’s and 14th Brian Mhlanga of a disciple is prophecy.” Jesus see them as dangerous. We label were finding adapting to his style lay ministers. She said: “We will find 22nd Mokesh Morah asks us to practice this, to put it atheists, divorcees, sinners, unsym- of doing things a challenge; he was the parting difficult, and many will Rev Lessing Drummond into effect in our lives. Let us pathetic people, Aids sufferers and always determined to see to it that take a long time to get over his Godwin Garuba God’s work was done. However, in leaving as they were beginning to remember that one cannot homosexuals as unclean. 24th Michael Russell 41 proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Filled with compassion, Jesus 26th Teboho Matseke without giving witness to the reached out his hand and touched 28th Msgr John Finlayson values of Jesus.” the man. “I am willing,” he said. Invitation Mark illustrates this in the “Be clean!” 42 Immediately the ... and in early December following story. It is Saturday leprosy left him and he was cured. Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ morning and Jesus is doing the 45 He went out and began to talk The Metropolitan Provinces of Pretoria and 1st Kaelo Kimane reading and giving a homily in the freely, spreading the (Good) news. Johannesburg have organised a Mass for the Emmanuel Kagimbangabo synagogue of Capernaum. As a result, Jesus could no longer conclusion of the Year of Consecrated Life with 3rd Keith Gordon-Davis all the religious and members of Societies of Apostolic Life. 21 They went to Capernaum, and enter a town openly but stayed 4th Liam Mac Dermott when the Sabbath came, Jesus outside in lonely places. Yet the When: Saturday 16th January 2016 5th Michael Murphy went into the synagogue and people still came to him from Time: 10H00 began to teach. 22 The people were everywhere. (1: 40 – 45) Where: Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Pretoria amazed at his teaching, because “Today’s world does not know After the celebration of the Eucharist we will gather in the Loreto School Hall for a bring and he taught them as one who had how to cry. The marginalised share lunch. You are all invited to this celebration and we encourage you to bring along those authority, not as the teachers of people, those left to one side, are who are interested in this way of Christian life. 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November 2015 [email protected] Volume 30 No 7 11 Celebrating St Francis he feast of St Francis of Assisi, which falls on 4 October, Tremains a great and memor- able day for the St Francis of Assisi parish, Yeoville. The parish normally celebrates the feast on the nearest Sunday after October 4. This year, the feast fell on the right Sunday. The feast is held in importance Launch of because, aside from thanking God dressed in their national attire with communities cooked and sold their for the life and virtues of St Francis, it some children holding national traditional food, and there was the Catholic Women’s Organisation shows appreciation for the wonder- flags of the different countries in much to eat and to drink. he Catholic Women’s Organisa- They have a beautiful cloth with ful cultural diversity that there is in procession for Mass. The There were also free medical and Ttion, a body consisting of all Our Lady holding the toddler Jesus, the parish. Yeoville is a parish which parishioners also expressed their HIV tests conducted by the women of the Cathedral of Christ as their uniform. The inspiration has one of the highest numbers of thanksgiving to God as the different members of parish Health Desk in the King, irrespective of their affilia- behind the formation of the CWO diverse international communities in communities and sodalities brought conjunction with some NPOs led by tion in sodalities, was launched by was to achieve the goal of seeing the Archdiocese. It was a colourful up their offerings. Ndivile Mokoena. the Cathedral’s administrator, women being one and working affair as different communities After Mass, the different Fr Thabo Motshegwa on Sunday with humility and utmost obedi- 30 August. The objective of the ence in shaping the praying Child care workers from two CWO is to bring women of the community of the Cathedral. So far, Restore Retreat orphaned and vulnerable children parish together as one, uplifting recruitment has been done from projects in the Archdiocese – their spiritual and emotional well- neighbouring parishes in the Sithandizingane (Tsakane) and being. They operate under the Central Deanery, with women from Ahanang (Sebokeng) participated motto “Called to Serve.” They strive other parishes showing interest in in a Restore Retreat led by Ellen to be more involved in charitable forming such a body in their own works and to participate fully in the parishes. O’Brian and her colleagues from economic growth of the parish. Lebo WA Majahe the US, and joined also by some of the SACBC AIDS office staff. The retreat involved Tai Chi, Mudras which are touching exercises to relieve stress, various meditation techniques, sharing in groups – who we are, what we do, why we do it, our joys, our Rosary Crusade Rally at challenges, and our hope for colleagues and beneficiaries of Maryvale our work. Participants inter- viewed one another about the gifts they give to the world. All this happened in an atmosphere of respect and silence. Some people, recently bereaved, shared their Feast of St Anne pain and received consolation. The Saint Anne sodality members of St Pius, Mofolo celebrated the ne of 250 Rosary Rallies St Joachim and St Anne feast in African style. Their priest, Fr Louis nationwide was held at the Musical festival against xenophobia Ajinge was presented with Seanamarena and modianyeho, a traditional OMaryvale parish who Sacred Heart College once again hosted a fantastic music festival on Heritage Day. Sotho blanket and hat. Lebo WA Majahe gathered together in unity with the Bringing together the talents from the pre-primary, primary and high school, the other rallies to say the Rosary in learners had the opportunity to showcase their talents. Alastair Smurthwaite, a teacher honour of Our Lady, for peace in at the school and Wayne Purchase, the Deputy Principal, also entertained the crowd South Africa at 12 noon, in a public with their musical ensembles. place, on Saturday, 10 October. The jazz section of the festival included music legends: Paul Hanmer, Judith Sephuma, Participants gathered on both Simphiwe Dana and Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse. Music festival goers were treated to a sides of St Mary’s Road in front of the special performance by the newly-appointed German ambassador, Walter Lindner, church. Whilst waiting to begin, performing with Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse. spiritual music was played and sung. The party continued on into the night with revellers dancing to the music by DJ Fresh, The rally captain began with a list Euphonik and the RISE DJs. The festival highlighted Sacred Heart College’s stand of intentions, followed by the against xenophobia. Angelus at exactly 12 noon which All funds raised will led into the Rosary, contemplating go directly towards each decade pertaining to the the education of mystery. refugee learners in We concluded with the recom- our Three2Six mended prayers and everyone Education Project. dispersed feeling the benefit of the public Rosary and the spiritual music. Thapelo Motaung and We are grateful to the Rosary Enrolment of Sacred Mpho Mashele with Crusade Rally for sponsoring this friends. event for peace in our country. Heart probationers Kathy Laatz n Sunday, 4 October, OFr Samuel Anjah CMF, parish priest of St Michael’s, Meadowlands, admitted 12 probationers into the Sodality of HEAVEN IS A REALITY Reg. No 2003/047906/23 Sacred Heart. They promised to learn about the objectives of the No Holiness, No Heaven sodality and to listen to the instructions they are taught. 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