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Diocese of Cape Town Family Fun(d) Day

PAGE 3 FATHER JOHN RETIRES

PAGE 4 SAVING MONEY SAVING THE PLANET

1st May 2013: What started with by Archbishop Thabo and Bishop thanks to Archbishop Thabo Mak- hard work ended up as fun for all. Garth’s walk about. Ann Siroky and goba, Bishop Garth Counsell, Father Thank you to the planning team who Barry Moses were our entertaining Terry Wilke, Charleen Van Rooyen worked tirelessly at ensuring that Masters of Ceremonies for the day. and the planning team, namely Ivan the day was a success. The Budget Anne made sure that everyone took and Karen September, Leonie Pe- PAGE 5 Review Group gave an instruction to part in exercises and dance. As if tersen, Dawn and Clive Fester, Carol ORPHANS DAY its member, Mpho Mashengete, to seeing Archbishop Thabo and Bish- Hartley and Caroline Westwood. FEATURE co-ordinate the event that promotes op Garth dance was not enough, Bishops Diocesan events fellowship throughout the diocese. Anne invited the visiting Bishops to management team led by Hayley the dance too. Barry got our visit- Cable, was absolutely brilliant. The Charleen Van Rooyen joined in and ing Bishops to feel at home and tell St Johns First Aid team and the worked very hard in ensuring that us about their different dioceses. ambulance crew and most impor- the event was a success.The chair- tantly all parishioners and friends person of BRG gave a little plea to The overwhelming positive feedback who made the day a special day for “use what we have at our disposal” that we received from all made us our diocese. To the Diocese of Cape and not use funds from the Diocese more proud and now we cannot wait Town, thank you all and God Bless! PAGE 6 if possible so that if there is a loss, for next year’s event. Indigenous JUNE AD LAOS the diocese is not pushed into the games, competitions and music - Mpho Mashengete ++ THABO red. Being the enthusiastic people galore provided by St Thomas Ron- that we are, we started with meet- debosch, St Aidan’s Lansdowne, ings, informal chats and calls to St Paul’s Cape Town, Church of friends. Then we got to people of- the Reconciliation , fering to run this stall and that stall St Saviour’s DJ and our very own for free and bring all proceeds back Karaoke man - Ronald. The young to the Diocese. This was humbling people thoroughly enjoyed them- and it reminded all of us about selves. Abigail Hopley had a great PAGE 7 the values of Stewardship and Fel- smile the whole day. The children STOPHUNGER lowship. The day began with an at the jumping castle could not LENTEN CAMPAIGN early Eucharist, and was followed move away from that spot. Special

VOL 63 NO. 04 FIRST PUBLISHED 20 DECEMBER 1950 JUNE 2013 Page 2 THE GOOD HOPE JUNE 2013

CLASSIFIEDS Editorial THE GOOD HOPE Editor: Rebecca Malambo Good Hope has a long overdue facelift this month. I wish to thank my husband, Shaun for his crea- Address: tive energy and guidance. Our gifts and talents The Good Hope must be celebrated and shared with those who PO Box 1932, know less than ourselves by educating them. Cape Town 8000 FUNERAL HOME This is a very special edition as tribute is paid to a Tel: 021 469 3766 Preferential prices. remarkable man, Father John Oliver. He has been Fax: 021 4651571 24 hour service the eye behind the lens, capturing many priceless E-mail address: High ethical standards as member of and significant moments in our diocese. A priest in [email protected] National Funeral Directors Assoc SA a million, thank you Father John for being that spe- cial light in the lives of those you touch and may you Printed by: 85 Kenilworth Road, Kenilworth continue to plough seeds of hope, faith and wisdom. (cnr Rosmead Avenue) 021 671 2400 Love and Light, Rebecca Alan Lindhorst

Tony Wyllie & Co. EVENTS AND NOTICES Funeral Home FUNDRAISING EVENTS ST MATTHEW’S CLAREMONT PARISH Personal and Dignified DANCE: The parish will host its dance on 24 hour service MINI WINTER FETE: Christ the King, 20th September 2013, 19h00 for 20h00 Claremont, will be hosting the above on at the Wittebome Civic Centre. The band 469 Voortrekker Rd Saturday 6th July 2013 in the parish hall. in attendance will be Ikey Gamba and tick- Maitland Many stalls available. Please support this ets are R80 per person. Cheese and wine Tel: 021 593 8820 venture. on arrival, bring your own platter and xyz. Lucky draws will take place. For more infor- 48 Main Rd OUT OF AFRICA WOMEN’S DAY: St Dom- mation contact Ronnie Nagel inic’s, Hanover Park, will be hosting the 072 643 8168 or Charles Meyer Tel: 021 788 3728 above on 9th August 2013 at the parish 072 755 7592. hall, Lonedown Road, Hanover Park. The member of the NFDA cost is R60 per person from 11h30 for TRIP TO GANZEKRAAL: The SRG (Social 12h00 - 15h00. For more information con- Responsbility Response Group) of Church tact Charmaine Seconds at of the Holy Spirit, , will be host- 082 894 4826. ing a week long trip from 21st - 25th Oc- Anglican Prayer Beads tober 2013 at R600 (non refundable de- Wonderful gift! Call Marlene at BENEFIT CONCERT FOR FIKELELA posit of R100), self-catering to Ganzekraal. 072 841 7421 for more information. CHILDREN’S CENTRE: On 30th Au- For more information at 021 637 5426 or gust 2013, the Cathedral HIV/Aids team email [email protected]

(CHATT) will be hosting a concert to raise

funds for Fikelela Children’s Centre. For SERVICES RENDERED more information contact Fikelela at WEBSITES: Does your parish or diocese 021 469 3775.

have a website or a database? We are cur-

ST DOMINIC’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY rently working on a database website for

This useful guide will show you how to: PATRONAL DANCE: On 23rd August parishes and dioceses. For more informa-  Build and manage your retirement nest egg to ensure a carefree Prime Time. 2013, the parish will be hosting the above tion visit www.myanglican.org or contact  Protect your investments against inflation.  Enjoy good health until late into your Prime Time years.  Enjoy excellent mental health and prevent depression. at the Wittebome Civic Centre and the band Michael Kunz at 021 763 1315 or email  Adapt to your Prime Time years without hiccups.  Prevent boredom and make extra money with hobbies and freelance work. in attendance will be Ikey Gamba. The cost [email protected]  Choose a suitable retirement home .  Improve your safety and your security against crime. is R80 per ticket from 19h00 - late. Bring  Manage your money to your best advantage during your prime time years. your own platter and xyz. For more informa- TRINITY LITURGICAL WEAR: For a full

tion contact Linda Davids 071 332 6577. range of all liturgical / clerical attire and

Printed Book R150 each church linens, cassocks, chasubles, stoles, (VAT and R20 P&P incl) CHRIST THE KING SNACK DANCE: The mitres, choir robes, albs, kneelers, banners E-book version parish will be hosting the above on Satur- etc. Our garments are reasonably priced R95 (VAT included) day 24th August 2013 in the church hall. and reverently custom-made. We person- Order from Johannes Jordaan Tickets will be R50 per person. Bring a ally deliver within the Cape Town area. For Email: more information contact 021 715 0043 [email protected] platter and refreshments and contact the

Website: parish office for more information and tick- / 082 785 4851 or email trinityliturgical- www.myprimetime.co.za ets at 021 674 1057. [email protected]

Isaiah 1:17 “Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.” THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE DIOCESE OF CAPE TOWN Page 3

Poetic tribute to John Oliver on retirement

Wandering minstrel in the streets of Guitar guiding your Anglican followers Through Palm Sundays and the passion of the seven steps To place our cross above the university and the bay The cross of all our displacements and longings Our history of forgotten homes and vacant streets You have fathered us through the winters and summers Of our future, your gentle voice of reason Like the Christ on the Emmaus road Interpreting our doubts Father John Oliver retires From Mandela’s freedom walk Through the Marikaner strike, after 35 years in ministry The front pages of corruption Opening the Scriptures to us We give thanks to God and celebrate Father John’s 35 years in the To ignite the heart within ministry, 18 of which he has ministered to us at St Mark’s, District Six. Faithful in our grieving “God has blessed you with so many gifts and then he blessed us with Through all our rain-drenched, mud-filled days you! All praise and Glory be to God!” Father John arrived at St Mark’s The roof howling above our heads. at a time of great uncertainty and anxiety as we were dealing with the Priest to all faiths and nations issues of forced removals which left the church with a very small, but You call us beyond a fledgling allegiance resilient community. He was a beacon of hope to the victims of those To a deep honouring of all people removals, inspiring and encouraging exiles to return to the place of To the image of God seeding in them their birth. “We thank you for affirming the power of forgiveness and We find you in places of pain and celebration the potential of reconciliation. From the very early stages of the Dis- The Christ at Jericho, the Christ at Cana trict Six land restitution process through the xenophobic attacks that Often behind a camera, to catch a story. shocked our country to the current economic, social, environmental These sandstones rise up to tell of a vibrant people and political challenges, your ministry and witness to the way of peace, Who sing and dance the liturgy of life. non-violent change and sacred activism continues to be an inspiration.” From the carved- out undercroft of our gatherings

Over the years he has not only been our priest, but also our men- To the wind-wracked bell tower tor, teacher and friend. With his encouragement and by his example, that rings out our presence he has inspired us to worship and praise God through various minis- Your prayer- dreams have sustained us like music tries, whether through dance, taking the word to people’s homes with And have become the rock on which we build the “Church on the Move” programme, reaching out to those suffer- ing with HIV Aids and those less fortunate than ourselves.Through all Bob Commin 2012 of this he has always been involved in and aware of every ministry, function and event.“Father John you are accredited with creating the vibrant, loving dedicated, warm fellowship that forms our family of St Mark’s, District Six in the Klipkerkie on the Hill. The questioning, discussing and clarifying of the scriptures led to our spiritual growth and involvement in the various ministries of the church. We will miss your inspiring sermons which have always been thoughtful, heartfelt and insightful.” Nothing was ever good enough for his people; there was always room for improvement. He doesn’t see problems… only solutions. Often challenges were turned into opportunities. When the roof needed to be replaced and the church was unable to cov- er the cost, he motivated, guided and supported us with fundraising initiatives which led to that project being ticked off on the to-do list.

To Emma: “You have been a great pillar of strength and support not only to Father John but also to us here at St Mark’s. Your ministry and lead- ership in our Sunday school in particular, have touched many young lives and for that we thank you.” To Sarah and Joseph: “We have seen you grow up into two fine young adults reflecting the spiritual and musi- cal talents of your parents. With them, we the people of St Mark’s are immeasurably proud of you. You have set a fine example to the youth of our parish.” You have healed many of our hurts and painful experiences. You have brought joy to our souls over the past 18 years. Thank you!”

- Denise Lowton on behalf of the parishioners of St Mark’s District Six

“O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.” Psalm 34:8 Page 4 THE GOOD HOPE JUNE 2013 Saving Money - Saving the Planet Holy Nativity, Hazendal conducts an energy and water audit

On Saturday 4th of May, members from ing recommendations were made to Holy fourchurches gathered at Church of the Nativity to reduce their footprint further by Nativity to learn how to conduct an energy putting a blanket on the geyser,turning the audit. Facilitated by SAFCEI, we learnt how geyser off or putting it on a timer, consider to measure electricity and water usage. using gas for their soup kitchen, consider changing their urinals from taps to push Holy Nativity has already taken great buttons (so they don’t get left with water strides to reduce their water and electric- running), place a brick or filled 2 liter bot- ity use, following a ‘greening the church- tle into the toilet cisterns to further reduce es’ workshop last year, Roger Isaacs and water usage from 9 litres per flush to 7 and others initiated some important steps. turn down the temperature of the fridge.

Halogen globes were replaced by low en- The church building is quite outstanding in ergy bulbs (they use 25% of the energy). its use of natural light; large windows and They removed some of the fluorescent strip a sunroof flood the church with warmth bulbs in the hall, which actually improved and sunlight – which means that very little the lighting, reducing that ‘harsh’ look.They electricity needs to be used during services. bent back the floaters in the toilet cisterns, thus reducing the use per flush from 12 li- The church also boasts the most beauti- tres to 9 litres. This is a significant saving ful view from the altar, where those serving if you consider that we use drinking wa- are able to look upon the beauty of Table ter to flush our toilets!There are no water Mountain. We salute the people of Holy Na- leaks (this we discovered by checking the tivity for the wonderful work that they are water meter to see if it was moving).They doing to make a difference in God’s world. use borehole water to water their garden. If you would be interested in running an At the inter-active workshop, participants audit at your church or finding out more were divided into small groups and counted about how to save money and reduce the number of lights, checked water us- your footprint, please contact the Revd age, checked for leaks etc. A morning full Rachel Mash on rmash@.co.za or of laughter and sharing of ideas! The follow- Kate Davies on [email protected]

Theological Chesnay Frantz writes from COTT in Education Sunday Grahamstown I’m Chesnay Frantz, a 26 else and I’m starting to Anglican church year old, from Vanguard Es- believe that this was actu-

of Southern africa tate and married for 2 years ally when I was called. I

to Samantha Frantz. Cur- was an exchange student Theological rently my immediate fam- during the Christmas pe- Education Sunday ily is just Samantha and I, riod in a small town in 18 August 2013 however my family at home Italy (Tricarrico)...I think

(parents and sister, whom this experience drew me I love dearly) form a vital closer to God, as He was part of my support structure. the only person I could

speak to in English and could under- Theological Education I think I always knew I had a calling that stand me! I served my placement at St and Spiritual Formation of Clergy and Lay People for ministry I was ‘different’ but kept avoiding it. I en- Thomas .The church com- rolled at Law School (that never worked), munity was very different from my home contribute R10 later attempted the corporate world yet it parish. I enjoyed the experience of diver- or more if you can left me feeling uneasy. My home parish sity. Everything and everyone I came into

4 million Anglicans x R10 = R40 million is St Pauls, Bree Street. The rhythms of contact with, left me with a sense of a An Endowment Fund to Support college life, has given Samantha a deeper learning experience and growth. I am re- Theological Education understanding of the expectation and du- ally excited about my 3 years at COTT

“Establishing this fund is at the heart ties that I will be fulfilling in my ministry (as cliché as it sounds), I look forward of our strategy of ensuring that both ordained and lay leaders are well-equipped when leaving COTT. Whenever I’m asked to the next 3 years to engage with the for guiding, directing, and encouraging the life of our Church and its members” about my spiritual journey, there is one theology studies as well as the ethos and Archbishop Thabo Makgoba event that stands out above everything disciplines of our Anglican communion.

Luke 1:45 “And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.” THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE DIOCESE OF CAPE TOWN Page 5

Anglican Children’s Homes in the Diocese

Zonnebloem Cottage Bedroom: Curtains. Bathroom: Bathroom is warmly nested on the Zonne- mats for both bathrooms Girls and Boys, bloem Estate and the first Anglican Shower curtain for Boys bathroom only. Orphanage in the area. Kitchen: drinking glasses, Bread bin, Soup bowls or Soup cups, Dessert bowls. Beach Fikelela Aids project’s vision and mis- umbrella, Gazebo, 2 sleeper Tent and a 4 sion is to mobilize the Anglican Churches sleeper Tent. Financial Support: Our four to become involved with HIV ministry younger children attend extra mural activi- in a practical way.’ One of the three ar- ties which amount to R1200 per quarter. eas that is always close to the heart of Fikelela Aids Project is caring for Leliebloem Home the Orphans and vulnerable children. Leliebloem House was founded as a House of Mercy in 1868. Since 1967 it is a reg- Due to the fact that government wants istered, NPO, a residential child and youth to move away from institutions, we have care centre for 84 children from troubled formed a partnership with Home from families, i.e. children in difficult circum- Home who, since 2005, encourages the stances and in need of specialist care and model of a foster mother/parents to 6 intervention, high-risk environments where children in a home. To date they have es- very poor and negative socio-economic con- Fikelela Children’s Centre tablished 26 Foster homes in May 2009, ditions prevail. We offer the least restrictive ‘Every child is my child’ – this is the motto our dream became a reality when Fikelela setting for these children, placed with us at the Fikelela Children’s Centre in Khayelit- Aids Project partnered with Home from by the courts, because of the inadequacy sha. Supported by the Anglican Church in Home and opened the doors to the Zon- of or a complete breakdown in the primary Cape Town, the Centre offers emergency nebloem cottage and has since been the care environment. It is a home-away-from- care for children living with and affected home to six children: Omari 16 years, Jay home for children from various communi- by HIV who do not have parents or whose Jay 14 years, Marlin 11 years, Gurshwin ties and has the following programmes that parents are not able to care for them. 9 years,Viola 10 years and Jackie 7years. are interlinked with the Residential Care We have a wonderful housemoth- Project and focuses on children, youth St George’s Cathedral’s HIV/AIDS Task and their families. The Residential Care Team (CHATT) visited the Centre on 20 Project is a vital component of the suc- April 2013 to meet the carers at the Cen- cessful running of our other programmes. tre and the children. The children are ex- tremely energetic and beautiful and we to- Urgent needs at this stage are: Winter clot- tally loved holding and playing with them! ing: warm clothes like jackets, tracksuits, takkies, socks, pyjamas, rain coats, vests. The boys and girls’ ages range from Toiletries: Toothpaste, shampoo, roll-on about 6 months to about 8 years. They (boys and girls), hair oil and straight- are supported by a loving and commit- ener, body soap, facial soap and cream, ted team of carers who work with social body & talcum powder, facecloths and workers to ensure the children receive sanitary towels. Arts and crafts: mate- their treatment, access additional health rial, ribbon, embroidery cotton, wool, and social services and are placed in glitter, glue, candle wax, colour paper, long-term foster homes or, where pos- shapes / moulds, wire cutters, beads sible, re-united with their families. etc…Non-perishable food. Other: lawn- mower, weed eater, seeds or small plants Every year CHATT hosts a con- er Bridgette Williams and her hus- (vegetables), shrubs. For more informa- cert with the Fikelela AIDS Project to band Gavin who has created a fam- tion, email Liza at marketer@leliebloem. raise money for the Children’s Centre. ily environment for their six children. org.za or send a text to 082 211 1112. We are blessed as an Anglican Church to CHATT is proud of our affiliation with be able to call upon our Parishes for as- Fikelela and with the Children’s Centre. sistance both financial and physical. It has been a true blessing to see the involvement You can contribute too! Join us on 30 of people, especially around forming a rela- August 2013 for another captivating tionship and developing and growth with concert (with big bands and jazz!) to the children. Like every home there are help support our children in Cape Town. ongoing needs to be taken care of and we have included a wish list for the Zonneblo- For more information about the em cottage. Boys Bedroom: Curtains, flat concert, please visit www.sgca- sheets for 4 x ¾ beds, Chest of drawers, thedral.co.za closer to the time. Wall bracket for TV and a DVD player, Girls

“If they obey and serve him, they will spend the rest of their days in prosperity and their years in contentment.” Job 36:11 Page 6 THE GOOD HOPE JUNE 2013 From Archbishop God has other plans The AGM of the Social Development Forum of the Diocese of Cape Thabo’s Desk Town was held on the 12th of March at St Saviours Claremont. The key note address was by Paul Durrant, director of Habitat for Humanity. To the Diocese of Cape Town Family Paul shared his story, from growing up in Anglican schools, he found Dear People of God religion rather monotonous. He went to the UK and worked for sev- The Church’s calendar has moved into en years as a business man. He only knew the things of earth (Col the long ‘growing season’ of Sundays after 3:2) and the religion that he had experienced in school. He came Pentecost. At times when I feel life threat- across a book called ‘Wild at heart’ about a different kind of Jesus, a ens to overwhelm me, I try to remember man who overthrew tables and worked for justice. He realised that that Jesus Christ – fully human, suffering, the only way to live out this adventure, which is our life, was in an and crucified, and yet now risen and as- ongoing relationship with God. So he followed the call and applied cended – prays unceasingly for us, at the to work for Habitat for Humanity – their vision is to put God’s love Father’s right hand. His prayers embrace into action, a world where everyone has a decent house to live in. both perfect empathy with what I am going through, and perfect divine understand- He left us with a challenge: We have all been sent here for a rea- ing of what I most need in that situation. son – to whom have you been sent?Our chairperson, Richard En- gel reported on the events that have been held during the year. There is no safer place to be, than held in the prayers of our risen and ascend- Disaster Relief: A workshop on disaster relief was held at the Ware- ed Lord! More than this, I am challenged to see that in answering house. The aim was to equip parishes on how to prepare for, and the prayers of others, God in Jesus Christ may be calling me to be respond to disaster relief. The city experiences hundreds of small part of his solution. One of the important emphases of the retreat I disasters and we often don’t know how to prepare. It is important to followed earlier in the year was that if we genuinely come to know give with dignity and to realise that a disaster of one house burning and love Jesus more closely, then inevitably this love will find ex- down gets no response from government, whereas it is just as much pression in sharing in his mission to the world, and in working for a disaster for the family affected as 400 homes burning down. true peace with justice and for kingdom virtues in every area of life. I have been considering this, particularly in relation to gender violence. African Nationals: Fellowship meetings were arranged at St Mar- tin’s . These services created a Christian Forum under Our media have been full of terrible atrocities against women and chil- which African nationals could meet and connect with fellow coun- dren. It touches every part of our society, though some are better at trymen and women. Father Leonard Bugaye is the chair and they hiding it than others. So I was heartened to learn recently of the ‘Ring- will be working with Healing of the Memories (March, June and ing the Bell’ campaign. It is an initiative that started in India, out of September) to run workshops for those affected by the violence. awareness of intolerable levels of domestic violence within homes. The answer is very simple. When people hear noises that sound like some- Education and Training: A workshop was held on transforma- thing wrong is going on, they just ring the doorbell, or knock at the door, tional development. Its ultimate intention was to encourage and or phone. I especially ask men and boys to take this initiative. It does equip parishes to establish their own social responsibility groups. two things. First, it immediately interrupts whatever violence is taking place. Second, it lets the perpetrator know that the community – es- Drug Abuse: A small group is looking at the most effective strat- pecially other men – are watching. We know men listen to other men. egy for the church’s response to families affected by drugs.

We know men care about their reputation with other men and ring- The following members were elected: Lindy Tomalin, Colleen ing the bell clearly gets the message across that men who are vio- Saunders, Wayne Smith, Richard Engel, Revd Leonard Bugaye, lent are not socially acceptable. The experience of India is that Amelia Jones; Paul Muspratt; Donna Mutshengete; Abigail Hop- this is very effective indeed. You can read more on the website ley, Godfrey Shasha; Revd Rachel Mash and Zandile Mxaku. www.bellbajao.org. Too often men are only portrayed as perpe- trators of domestic and gender violence – whereas initiatives like this help us to be partners with women, working together for true equality, fairness and justice, in which we can all live in safety.

Last, but by no means least, please keep in your prayers the difficult but Archbishop’s Endowment necessary task of restructuring the Diocesan Office, as we go forward with a period of consultation and discernment. It is going to be a difficult Fund and painful process, with some very hard decisions along the way and Please continue to pray and consider a gift towards the the potential for redundancies. It is always especially hard to take such long term development of Theological Education in our decisions within the church – when employees are also brothers and sis- Diocese. The total raised thus far is R807 236.81 and we ters in Christ, parishioners alongside us, part of God’s family. Pray that wish to thank all our generous donors. God may guide us all, and give us a double measure of wisdom. Pray especially also for Bishop Garth, whom I am asking to lead the pasto- Bank: Standard Bank ral processes that must happen alongside the more technical manage- Branch name: Thibault Square ment tasks. Most of all, pray for those who are most directly affected. Branch number: 02090900 Account number: 070332428 Yours in the Service of Christ Contact: Tony Toms +Thabo Cape Town Email: [email protected]

Mark 3:35 “Whoever does the will of God, he is my brother and sister and mother.” THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE DIOCESE OF CAPE TOWN Page 7

Church of the Resurrection - Feast of Title

The Church of the Resurrection celebrated its Feast of Title with some splendid flo- ral arrangements to mark Easter Sunday. Parishioners and organisations were tasked with depicting the resurrection in ar- rangements of white and yellow flowers. Where it was not possible to use flowers – some confirmation classes made beautiful de- coupages to show what Easter means to them. Parishioners were encouraged to bring their ar- rangements to church on the Saturday before Easter and spend some time walking through the church to admire the arrangements.

They were also able to enjoy a cup of tea and refreshments prepared by our young people. The floral cross is an arrangement that Mrs. Alma Adriaanse taught our flower la- dies to make more than 20 years ago while her husband was a curate at Res- urrection. Her legacy lives on to this day. It was simply amazing to see what tal- ent our people are blessed with!

- Jenny Dick

Stophunger Lenten Campaign Fikelela Aids Project partnered with Stophunger Now SA to run a Campaign during Lent: Our Lenten season marks the forty days which Jesus spent fasting in the desert before the beginning of his pub- lic ministry. It is traditionally marked by Christians committing to a period of prayer, giving up a luxury or bad habit or giving to the needy. The Lenten cam- paign has been introduced in many of our parishes giving parishioners the op- portunity to make a special pledge to help end hunger amongst people living with HIV. At the end of Lent,we were overwhelmed with the amount of monies raised by our parishes: Church of the Resurrection , St Andrew’s Steenberg, St Andrew’s Newlands, Church of the Reconciliation Manenberg, St Mathew’s Claremont, St Mark’s District Six, St Luke’s Diepriver, and St George’s Cathedral. The funds collected exceeded our 5000 meals initially targeted.

The Mass Packing Event: On Saturday 20th April 2013 volunteers gathered at St Peter’s Mowbray where team work was demonstrated in a fun and loving environment. We would like to share some comments we received from volunteers that assisted with the Mass Packing Event: “The morning was very inspiring, a stunning team building activity. The sacrifice we made was well worth the time spent knowing that 8640 meals were achieved as our end result.”

“To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.” Acts 10:43 Page 8 THE GOOD HOPE JUNE 2013 Musical afternoon at Diocesan Soccer St Philip’s District Six Tournament 17th June

The Soccer Tournament will take place on Monday 17th June 2013 at Chuckker Road Sportsfield, Kenwyn. Twenty teams will be fighting out for the trophy. For more information contact the Revd Basil Davids at 073 243 9886 or email davidsbasil@ telkomsa.net. Pictured from Left to Right: The Revd Basil Davids and the captains from some of the teams who will be playing. The kick-off starts at 08h30 and Bishop Garth Counsell will be opening Comart Choir the tournament at 08h00. There will be a canteen and tuckshop as well as tea and coffee facilities. I attended a musical afternoon with a Cantata entitled: ‘How Great Thou Art’ at St Philip The Deacon, District Six on 7th April 2013, presented by ComArt Choir with Prof. Virginia Davids -UCT Faculty of Music, as conductor and accompanied by her spouse, John Davids, on the organ and key-board. Stompies by die See What an amazing experience it was to be spiritually ministered to, through music by such a special talented group. What makes the group so spe- cial is that it consisted of about 60 members from diverse backgrounds. It was just wonderful to see how young students, matured adults and re- tired people harmoniously complemented each other with their voices.

I felt blessed by the young people who sang their solo’s so pow- erfully and with so much feeling. Their presentation of the Pas- sion narrative through music was really inspiring and uplifting.

I noticed a mutual respectful relationship between the music director and the Holiday Club on the West Coast this year formed choristers. I was really impressed with all the young people offering their time relationships and engraved memories. This experi- and musical gifts to minister to people. What made it more special is that it ence has added valuable life lessons into the lives is a community choir from different denominations who sacrifice their time of the 30 strong team, most of all, the lives of the every Monday evening to practice in a local community hall in Elsies River. 86 plus kids and teens from this dusty little fish- ing community on the West Coast. Thank you to St It shows how we as Christians from different denominational backgrounds Philip’s Kenwyn, Christ Church Constantia, Hawe can unite together and minister to others and be a blessing to the community van Hoop Ministries, Father Ossie Cloete and the by using our talents and gifts. What a blessed and memorable Low Sunday Parish Wardens of St Helena and Stompneusbaai with such uplifting, inspiring harmonious music it turned out to be! Alleluia! Parish, Shelley Point Resort and all the SU lead- ers who made this an unforgettable experience. - Reeva Mulder (Ordinand at The College of the Transfiguration, Grahamstown - COTT) - Sedrico Husselman, SU WC Field Worker

We would love to hear from your parish, send articles and photographs to Rebecca Malambo at [email protected] or call 021 469 3766. Rec cleMe Visit the Diocese of Cape Town’s website: www.capetown.anglican.org The Editor is not responsible for opinions expressed by contributors, nor do their views necessarily reflect the policy of this paper or of the Diocese. Acceptance of advertisements does not necessarily mean endorsement of product or service.

Proverbs 17:6 “Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.”