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Nativity of Letter4 Mary 5 Media Expo7 10 ADAD Telephone (011) 402 6400 • www.catholicjhb.org.za SEPTEMBER 2014 Holy Family Sisters celebrate Change your email addresses 150 years in South Africa please “Go Forward, my Daughters, n instructions of the let nothing check your course!” OAcrhbishop Buti ith these words of our others. They established schools, Tlhagale, every parish in the Mary Mthembu and Lilly Msimango of Regina Mundi celebrated Founder, Fr Pierre hospitals, clinics and, with great Archdiocese has to use the mass with elderly Sacred Heart members at a retreat held on 26 July. catholicjhb.org.za address th Bienvenu Noailles in enthusiasm, became involved in This is the 4 annual retreat the sodality has held. W for communication with the mind, six sisters set sail for South many other forms of ministry in Africa in 1864 in response to the service of God and God’s different departments of the Bishop Allard OMI’s invitation to people. Chancery. Light a prayer candle come and work among the people It is with deep joy and grati- The response from the parishes has been slow, the t Patrick’s Church St Vin- Tune into Radio Veritas on of Lesotho. tude, that the sisters invite all who deadline has passed and many cent de Paul (SVDP) in AM576 to follow mass, also on And so it was on the 27 May have been associated with them in have not yet set up their new La Rochelle and Radio DSTV channel 870. You could 1864, the first adventurous Holy any way over the past 150 years, emails. S Family Sisters arrived in Durban to join them in a special celebra- Veritas are joining forces to raise also live-stream audio from We have someone on stand- Harbour. They first settled in tion of the Eucharist on 4 October, much-needed funds to feed the www.radioveritas.co.za. by to assist parishes which Pietermaritzburg, working hand- at the Cathedral at 10h00am in poor and hungry. Intentions will be prayed are experiencing problems in-hand with the Oblates of Mary thanksgiving for all that has been People can help by visiting for and the poor and hungry converting, or starting the new www.prayercandle.co.za to buy will be fed, as proceeds from Immaculate, with whom their accomplished in the work of founder had affiliated them. They addresses. one, two, three or more ‘special the sale of candles will be evangelisation and service. Unfortunately, we cannot intentions’ candles as an offering shared between SVDP and the continued their journey to Lesotho Doctors, nurses and all who the following year, 1865. keep extending the deadline, for a birthday, anniversary, for Radio Veritas outreach worked in the Kensington so any parish which has not Sisters continued to arrive, and good health or to bless a new- programme. Sanatorium or Kenridge Hospital, set up their mails by 30 Sep- their missionary endeavour born baby. Your virtual candle To buy your candle, go to teachers, past pupils, members of tember will no longer receive gradually led them to Bloem- will be lit and your prayer www.prayercandle.co.za school boards and families communications from the fontein, Kimberley, Johannes- request mentioned and, prayed See more at: http://www. associated with the schools, Archdiocese. burg, Cape Town and, in more for live, on Radio Veritas during stvincentdepaul.co.za/#sthash. colleagues, friends and family, are Please note – parishes can recent years, to Elandskop, mass which is said three times a GeJPPDwY.dpuf invited to the celebration as they still keep their current email Luckau, Garankuwa and many day. give thanks to God for all those addresses for their own whose lives they have touched purposes and uses – the over the past 150 years, and as catholicjhb address is purely they continue to “Go Forward and for ease of communication for A fun-filled, special day let nothing check our course!” Archdiocese matters. Sister Kathleen Mitchell Anyone with problems can to celebrate the family Holy Family Sisters contact Bev on 011 402 6400. conflict and topics of the ’s to sponsorship by Don Bosco Extraordinary Synod on the Centre, but registration will help Family. Family resources and to assess numbers. Some food ith the programmes will be on display and drinks will be on sale. Wsupport and for sale. The conference is This event is being held by the of our bishops, Archbishop Buti aimed at adults and older youth. SACBC Family Life Desk, Tlhagale and Bishop Jan de The cost is R100 per person Radio Veritas, Salesian Family, Groef, of the SACBC Depart- which includes a conference Marfam and the Johannesburg ment for Evangelisation, the pack and lunch. A children’s Family Department. SACBC Family Life Desk, programme will be provided. It is a celebration of the Year invites everyone to a conference Sunday, from 9am to 5pm, will of the Family – “Committed with a difference and a family be a day to celebrate faith and families lead to a healthy A first ... fun day on Satuday 20 and family. After the concelebrated society.” Sunday 21 September at Don mass with Bishop Jan de Groef Pre-registration is open. ... men serving the ladies in Dube! Bosco Centre, Walkerville. and Fr Francois Dufour, it’s time Email bookings@boscocentre. On Saturday, there will be for braai, picnic, music, games, co.za or call 011 949 2361. Men of Our Lady of Fatima Dube served the ladies tea and cakes mini-workshops by specialists swimming and a soccer For information see the after mass in celebration of Women’s Day on 9 August. It was a first on family spirituality and competition sponsored by the SA included flyer, listen to Radio in the parish and all the ladies appreciated the good gesture from their challenges facing families, Football Association. Veritas, visit www.marfam.org. fathers and sons. The men’s forum is becoming active in the parish. marriage, parenting, the elderly, There is no entrance fee thanks za or call Toni 082 552-1275. Pic: Lele Moorosi

September 2014 [email protected] Volume 29 No 4 1 Pope’s Intentions to declare what their roles would be in for September t taking care of the spiritual well-being His Grace, Archbishop Buti Tlhagale will administer the General. That the mentally of the children. Fr Duncan asked the disabled may receive the love and Sacrament of to young people of the following candidates about the and the Parishes in September. Pray for them. holy people whose names they help they need for a dignified life. adopted. He stressed that everyone Missionary. That Christians, Fri 5 Sept 18:00 St Thomas Lenasia should take time to truly learn more inspired by the Word of God, may Sat 6 Sept 17:30 Holy Angels Bez Valley about their adopted saints and to do serve the poor and suffering. Sun 7 Sept 08:00 St Evaton their best to espouse the virtues for Fri 12 Sept 18:30 Rosebank which these holy people stood. Sat 13 Sept 10.00 St Edenpark He challenged them to not just one they stood up and committed Sat 13 Sept 18:00 Holy Family Turfontein Live your faith! receive the Holy Spirit on the occasion to, amongst others, join the choir, Sun 14 Sept 08:00 Kristo Nkosi Kwa-Thema of their confirmation, but to make a follow the Legion of Mary, assist Thurs 18 Sept 18:00 Blessed Sacrament Malvern On celebrating their long awaited confirmation, concerted and practical contribution St Vincent de Paul, strengthen the youth forum and take up roles as Saty 20 Sept 10:00 St Theresa Edenvale Vicar General, Fr Duncan Tsoke reminded the to the spiritual life of the parish. He proclaimers, ushers and altar Sun 21 Sept 09:30 Christ the King Cathedral candidates of St ’s about the meaning of the called on each of the 34 candidates to servers. Sat 27 Sept 17:30 St Yeoville sacrament of confirmation, which, amongst others, stand and make a public commitment of how they would be using their gifts Tukisang Senne Sun 28 Sept 09:00 St Anthony Randfontein means that they are now fully inducted into the church community. He asked parents and sponsors for the benefit of the parish. One by Picture by Polycup Masiga Community Masses Chancery CWL AGM 011 402-6400 Community Notice Board Sunday 14 September 11:30 21 September 2014 For all departments Notice is hereby given of the Saturday 27 September 20:00 to Mass for Nigerian nd Ngome Youth Pilgrimage Community 82 Annual General Meeting of the Sunday 28 September 05:00 Chief Sylvester 083-727-6401 Diocesan Council Women’s League Charismatic 11 to12 October 2014 Year of the Family of the Archdiocese of Johannesburg Young people are invited to a Sunday 14 September SEPTEMBER THEME: which will be held at 14h00 All-night Vigil night vigil prayer. All issues affecting And the 2nd Sunday Families, diverse and together on Sunday, 21st September 2014 Cathedral of Christ the King the Youth. Prayer for exams. of each month For more www.marfam.org.za/blog at St Chargles, 35 Road No 3, Victory 011 023-1501 Contact Dudu 073-277-4449 Mass for the Deaf Community Park, Johannesburg, South Africa Keke 073-987-8358 St Martin de Porres, Orlando West 1 September Catholic Women's League members, Sunday 28 September 10:00 Hloni 079-461-2216 Contact Deborah Mothopeng please accept the invitation VOCATIONS MASS Saturday 11 October 09:00-13:00 082 454-4732 Arbor Day Cathedral of Christ the King Training for Saturday 20 Sept, 09:00-16:00 Discernment group for Francophone Community Thursday 4 September School Grades 10 to 12 and Funeral Ministers Sundays 14 @ 24 Sept @ 11:15 Jesuit Institute Open Day Book with the Liturgy department On-going formation Young Adults meets afterwards Our Lady of Lourdes, Rivonia Workshops on prayer, in the Small Hall. for Priests discernment and spirituality Saturday 18 October 09:30-11:30 Every Sunday 10:00 Our Lady of Lourdes, Contact Susan 011 402 6400 ROSARY WALK City Deep McAuley House School, Napier [email protected] Cathedral Place Catholic Francophone Community Charismatic Renew Rd, Parktown West Father Thabo 082 8246 394 Chaplain Fr Blaise Mambu Every Thursday 18:00-21:00 RSVP Margaret 011482-4237 Facebook Thabo Motshegwa Prayer for the unborn life. Culture of Life Apostolate 076-211-5232 From 4 September to 30 October [email protected] Saturday 4 October 14:00-15:00 Sr Sarah 078 405 6494 Cathedral Hall Sunday 21 September 12:30 Uga, 083-237-3745 THEOLOGY of the BODY PRH WORKSHOPS Till October on 1st Saturday Cursillo Weekends Ethiopian & St Augustine College Culture of Life Apostolate at Cyara Lodge, Hekpoort Eritrean Community Growing in Personal Solidity 23–26 October Men’s Weekend in Amharic Short Courses 20-21, 24 September, Observatory Felicity Gebashe 073-362-9154 at St Francis of Assisi, Yeoville Sr Sarah Doherty 076-793-0108 Contact Karon Willson offered until November 2014 Leading My Life followed by Bible Study 24-28 September, Observatory 082 493 2542 See www.staugustine.ac.za Hailu Adalo – 072-357-7185 Exploring My Inner World Thursday 2 October 19:00 – 21:30 [email protected] for details 29 September - 3 October, Mondeor Freeing Life Within me Understanding Human 6 -10 October, Observatory Sexuality and God’s Sunday 21 September 11:30 Sat 13 Sept 08:30-13:30 Cathedral of Christ the King Clarifying My Relationships plan for Love and Life Parish AIDS & Health Desk 11-12, 25-26 October, Observatory St Therese, Edenvale OF MOTHER Mass for Verena Kennerknecht All family planning methods discussed. ASSUNTA MARCHETTI Zambian Community Co-ordinators Workshop 011 648-3456 /072-375-9053 Presenters Dr Heinz Wirz Nicholas Phiri 072-804-6194 Cathedral Small Hall Wendy & Mark d’Hotman October 25, 10:00 Making Good Decisions Co-founder of the Missionaries or Charity Phiri 074-968-2831 Book with the AIDS department 8-12 September. Edenvale [email protected] Saturday 4 October 10:00 Sisters of Charles Borromeo, Opening Myself to Sat 13 Sept 11:00-16:00 the Scalabrini Sisters Sunday 28 September 11:30 realities Greater than Me Celebrate 150 years in Metropolitan Cathedral of São Paulo Catechetical Training Course 6 - 10 October, Hartbeespoort Cathedral of Christ the King Our Catholic Faith; Christian Morality Southern Africa with the – São Paulo, Libby Lamour Holy Family Sisters Mass for Malawian Honouring God & Family; 011 609-3710 / 082-862-9790 Community Respecting Truth at the Cathedral of Christ the King SCHOENSTATT Bedfordview c/r Florence & Felix 074 516-7705 / 071 828-9967 Catechetics Department RSVP: Sr Katleen, 011 726 6728, Sat 20 September 11:30-16:00 van Buuren Roads. [email protected] Tel 011 455-5146 Sunday 28 September 14:00 Sunday 14 September Scripture in its St Francis of Assisi, Yeoville 1st Saturday 07:00-08:00 After Mass at 10:00 Jewish Context Saturday 4 October, 05:30 Covenant hour. 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Fax 011 402-6406 or [email protected] www.adoptions.org.za 2 Volume 29 No 4 [email protected] September 2014 The Unveiling of Patronal Feasts in September Vocation 5th Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, Tombstones Crystal Park Sunday 8th Our Lady’s Birthday, All Marian parishes 9th St , Pimville, (1928) Right: Reverend Sister Victoria Father Thomas Plastow S.J. 14th Holy Cross, Zola, (1960) Ikedigwe from Nigeria hands over Answers Liturgy Questions 15th Mater Doloroso, Kensington South, one of her nephew’s twin infants to (1956); Our Lady of Dolours, Carleton- Fr Thabo Motshegoa for blessings. ville, (1956) and Our Lady of Sorrows, A question has come from the burial and to be unveiled Nigel, (1939) th Left: Altar servers lead the St. Theresa’s Parish in Zondi on as soon as the grave has been 20 St Andrew Kim, Midrand Korean, procession bringing offertory the subject of the unveiling of filled in. (2008) th gifts to the altar. tombstones. The original question 24 Our Lady of Mercy, Emndeni, (1964) of righteousness. As we continue was written in Zulu. Which scripture readings are and Springs, (1920) 26th Ss Cosmas & Damian, Cosmo City, to experience the love of God, appropriate for this ritual? 09/26, 2008 we also need to benefit from the Regarding the unveiling of a th 27 St Vincent de Paul, Sodality. well of His grace,” he said, tombstone, when we hold the There is a large selection of th 29 St , Khutsong, (1961) and adding that God fulfils His service of unveiling, where should possible readings for an St Michael, Meadowlands, (1973) uring a vocation mass at promise to the faithful. Fr Thabo we open the books? (Which Bible unveiling. On page 177 of the 30th St , Houghton Croatian (1993) the Cathedral on Sunday told the congregation that when readings are to be used?) prayer book Thapelo Ya Ka / Umkhuleko Wami, often called D27 July, Fr Thabo, who they find God, who never is the administrator and priest-in- One of the main objectives of the “the Oblate book” or “the Golden Using the condemns, “there will be a new charge at the Cathedral, placed liturgical reforms after Vatican II Cross,” there is a list of eight chapter in your life and you will Internet to pray great emphasis on the “love of was that we should always have a New Testament readings that are see what He does for you.” He God” in his homily. He said: scripture reading whenever we especially suitable. On pages for the victims said faith is all about trust in “Ask for what you need from celebrate one of the rites of the 142-145 of the same book there God when things are not of injustice God in times of sadness and church. Every time we celebrate is a longer list of readings for working out for you. weakness because He is a source one of the sacraments, we are funerals, most of which would he Justice and Peace Commis- Abel Dlamini encouraged to have a reading – suit an unveiling as well. At the Tsion of South Africa is using even during individual back of the new English missal the Internet to ask Christians confessions – and it is especially there is a selection of readings to around the world to pray for important to use every public be used in masses for the dead. matters concerning human rights at ceremony as an occasion to Any of these would be good. least once a week. The commis- proclaim the word of God. Your The one who is leading the sion’s website, www.prayingthe question shows that this service should go through the humanrightsnews.net, allows important insight has been suggestions and find one that best anyone concerned with social and completely absorbed by your suits the life story of the political justice topics such as community. You would not be deceased. poverty, war and climate, to submit satisfied with a quick hymn and a written prayers. Once an organisa- sprinkling of holy water, but you Where do I find the Order of tion or activist submits a prayer, see the need to ponder on God’s Service for an Unveiling? it can be prayed by the faithful Refugees are human beings word at important events in the around the world. n 19 July, the Justice and refugees as well, he said. As far as I can tell, there is no life of a family and a parish. According to Fr Stan Muyebe, OPeace committee of Our The purpose of the seminar single ritual that has been approved the coordinator for the commis- Lady of the Wayside, Maryvale, was to express solidarity with for use throughout the Bishops’ What is a tombstone unveiling? sion, prayer is an essential compo- hosted a Northern deanery mass those that suffer discrimination. Conference region. There is a very nent of the justice and peace which was con-celebrated by About 63 people attended from As all our readers must be aware, short prayer and list of ministry. “We believe that prayer Fr Raymond McQuarrie, vicar Victory Park, Holy Trinity, Rose- the ceremonies surrounding death intercessions in both Sotho and is a powerful tool for those seek- for J&P in Johannesburg, and bank and Bryanston. Cameroon- are done very differently in our Zulu in the “Golden Cross” book. ing justice and fighting inequality. Fr Petrus Shiya, the parish priest. ian and Zimbabwean nationals black and our white communities. In the Zulu prayer book Incwadi It is important to do activism, but The mass was preceded by a shared their personal experiences Many white people do not like to Yemikhuleko Namaculo from without prayer, our best efforts seminar on immigrants, refugees of being in South Africa. The speak of death and dying and Mariannhill there is an Order of remain inadequate. We cannot and migrants that deserve dignity Jesuit Refugees Services advo- often choose to have a quiet Service beginning on page 283. hope to bring about hope, healing and respect. The liturgy of the cacy officer, Samson Ogunyemi funeral service on a weekday. This is an extended form of the and the transformation of the world day was tailored to celebrate the explained the services offered for When burial follows, often only service given in the 1992 Zulu without God’s help,” he said. rich diversity of different nation- refugees. Speaker after speaker the closest family and friends will Ritual from the Diocese of Dundee The commission is asking all alities. Prayers of the faithful emphasised that refugees are go to the grave. This is a and has the same opening para- Catholics with access to the Inter- were recited in different langu- “not pests.” They are our guests complete change from how a graphs. These paragraphs spell out net to visit the site at least once a ages. During mass, three choirs and we should welcome them death was marked by Europeans some differences between indi- week to pray and stand in spirit- sang in various languages such as since we are their hosts. up to one hundred years ago. genous ideas of the ancestral spirits ual solidarity with the victims of French, Isizulu, Sesotho, English Department of Home Affairs European funeral customs were and Catholic teaching on the souls injustice in the world. Some prayer and Nigerian local language. representatives, Peter Ndwandwe irrevocably changed when more of the faithful departed, boldly alerts currently on the website are Flags of different nationalities and Herman Lekalakala than 75 million people were stating that Christian believers do calls for prayers for the end to were hoisted at the entrance. explained the role and the killed during the two world wars, not hold to the old ways. As a gender-based violence as we cele- Parishioners wore cultural attire. functions of DHA. and another 50 million in the result, these paragraphs are brate women’s month, for the safe Fr Raymond McQuarrie, in his Marumagae Moshe Spanish Flu of 1918. unpopular with many clergy who return of the kidnapped girls in homily, said the first The burial customs of African look for a more sympathetic Nigeria, for an end to the killings status for immigrants, society have been profoundly approach to cultural beliefs and a of Christians and the minority refugees and migrants shaken by urbanisation and by more inculturated ritual. There is a groups in Northern Iraq, for justice is that they are human the enormous shock of HIV/ lot more work to be done in this and peace to prevail in the Pales- beings. Jesus, Mary AIDS, but our African Catholics area and more study needs to be tine and for those affected and and Joseph were still try to do all their traditional given to the continuing popularity infected by Ebola in West Africa. ceremonies for the deceased. It of the tombstone unveiling and is a custom for people to gather a how this fits together with cultural year or two years after a death in family ceremonies on the anni- order to unveil a stone over the versary of death. grave once the earth has settled. Often this ceremony is delayed Do you have a question until the family can afford to do about the Liturgy? it properly, as all are invited and You are welcome to send no one goes home without being questions directly to Fr Plastow: Join us as a sister and bring fed. 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Marriages fail. People fail. WAYS INTO PRAYER sea or the mountains or the bush, or why they find joy or solace in The news that the Archdiocese they did in centuries past. flowers and gardens. One of the aims to speed up annulment We don’t know how many gifts of being human is that we processes is to be welcomed. Catholics divorce – but we know ‘He’s got the whole are created in the image and Lengthy and complicated that many do. Many remarry. Also, procedures add greatly to the Catholics who are not themselves world in His hands’ likeness of God and we can also distress of people who are already divorced, marry divorced people. Frances Correia of the Jesuit Institute- reflect this in our own creativity. in a painful situation. Many divorced people who South Africa, explores Ignatian Spirituality. In our making, and engineering, That said, we must recognise remarry – or who marry divorcees in our searching in science for that this will address only a small – wish to continue to receive the As we were driving to school last life. deeper understanding, in all the part of the much larger problem sacraments. Most people in these week, my children were singing: Recently when I gave a talk on fields that make us human, we of Catholics who divorce. painful circumstances feel ‘He’s got the whole world in his finding God in Harry Potter, I was have the capacity to reflect the Marriages fail. People fail. There marginalised and excluded, hands’ in the back seat. As we challenged by a young atheist to love of our Creator. are not only invalid marriages, especially where they are denied went along, they started making prove that the author had intended Of course, that is not the but broken marriages. From a communion. While we need to up their own verses drawn from all these references to God and whole story. Each day I also ask pastoral perspective, the great promote the ideal, pastoral care their observations of life. By the the Christian life in her book, and myself the question, ‘Where did challenge is to find ways to help should recognise not only that men and women in these we are sinners in need of time we arrived at the school in response I said, ‘I’m not I turn from God?’ Much of our circumstances to emerge as far as forgiveness, but that we can find gates we had: ‘He’s got the trees claiming that this is what the human creation is the story of possible with honour and dignity, ourselves in situations of failure and the cars and the teenage ninja author intended, but I am claiming our turning away, of our sinning. to move on from failure, and to even where there was no turtles in His hands, He’s got the that when I read these books, The exploitation of people and be welcomed back into the intention to sin. In this regard, whole world in His hands!’ because I expect to encounter of nature that is so prevalent in community. workshop participants were This song has stayed with me God, I do.’ our society is a sign of our A lifelong commitment profoundly moved by Pope because I am in the process of There is something about my corporate sinfulness. Yet between two loving, emotionally Francis’s words in his Apostolic preparing for our annual inner perspective that is important sometimes even this causes me and spiritually mature people as Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium Spirituality Open Day and this in how I view the world. Over the to turn again to God. To look on spouses and parents is an ideal to (para. 47) that “The Eucharist, year, we have taken the theme of years, I have asked myself the the darkness is either to be be striven for, but there are often although it is the fullness of ‘Finding God in all things’. I question every night ‘Where was I overwhelmed by despair, or to enormous difficulties in practice. sacramental life, is not a prize for Earlier this year, in response to the perfect but a powerful have been musing on how aware of God during the day?’ be inspired to seek for hope, the call for submissions to the medicine and nourishment for the innocently my children expect to This question has shaped how I light and truth. Vatican’s ground-breaking weak”. find God in all things, and do not think about everything. Just as a This month I would encourage questionnaire on family life (to be We need pastoral programmes think it incongruous to thank God drop of water falling on a stone you to look with the innocent considered by the Synod of that will function independently for creating dinosaurs, or ask shapes the stone, so my awareness wonder of a child at the world Bishops in October, and again in of the rigidity or compassion of Him to hold teenage ninja turtles has been shaped. I expect to around you - to expect to 2015), I was involved in a number individual priests, with good in His hands. encounter God though art, encounter God in unexpected of workshops held in Rosebank counselling, not only before Sometimes as adults we think literature, playing with children places. If you would like some parish and Holy Trinity marriage, but in difficult marital of ‘the world,’ and all that is in it, and nature, as much as I expect to more tangible help, then you Braamfontein, and also by the circumstances, both before and as being somehow separated when I sit down to pray with may also join us at McCauley movement We Are All Church after divorce , for example, the from the Creator. Church and the scripture. House School on the 20th of (WAACSA) in the Gauteng region. Greek Orthodox church’s full-year Taken together, these comprised counselling programme for things of God sit on one side of a God is the creator. God is the September for a day of ‘Finding a broad and diverse set of people contemplating divorce. divide and the rest of our lives on source of all being. The natural God in all things’. (Contact participants. While they differed We must offer much more the other. Yet, throughout the world speaks to us of its Creator. [email protected] on many issues, on divorce there practical help to make marriages church’s history, we repeatedly For me, this partly explains why for more details) was a striking consensus. The work, especially, but not only hear the call to live an integrated people want go on holiday to the over-whelming view was that when they are in trouble. For pastoral approaches should be example: than three years away, there is sensitive to complex realities, and Young adults need to be Krakow Archbishop invites Russian ample time to organise such an that compassionate inclusi-vity is equipped both intellectually and event. The meeting would preferable to dogmatic rigidity. spiritually to deal in a mature way to World Youth Day continue to improve the relations Most Catholics who marry are with the many challenges they between the two churches. No orld Youth Day 2016, to be Department of External Church serious when they make their will face in their marriages to help word has been given as to held in Krakow, Poland, Relations for the Russian Orthodox vows. But, in reality, a large whether Patriarch Kirill has them develop strategies for may be the site of a Church. According to a report by number of marriages fail. In South coping as Christians W accepted the invitation. The historical meeting between Pope AFP news agency, Cardinal Dziwisz Diocese of Krakow has also Africa, one out of two marriages ‘Betrothal’ could be given Francis and Russian Orthodox expressed his desire for the engaged on a project where youth ends in divorce, with the majority greater prominence, with Patriarch Kirill I. That, at least, is the historical meeting between the are donating money that will go of divorces in the first year of appropriate instruction during hope of Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, two religious to take place in towards the church in Russia to marriage. this period. Archbishop of Krakow. Krakow during a press conference. enable it to send youth from In order to respond pastorally, Continuing programmes after The former secretary of Blessed A meeting between the Supreme disadvantaged backgrounds. The we urgently need sound research- marriage are needed to help Pope John Paul II extended an Pontiff and the Russian Orthodox WYD official week will be on July based information to help us people cope with problems – invitation to the Russian Patriarch Patriarch, he noted, would be more 25-August 1. understand why. Clearly the especially young married couples. during a meeting with Metro- realistic and less problematic in reasons include poor marriage We need Christian (Catholic) politan Hilarion, chairman of the Krakow. Given that WYD is less Lebo WA Majahe preparation, human weakness, parenting courses and strains and tensions that We need to develop effective develop over time. A lifelong crisis support. commitment is now more Douglas Irvine demanding and daunting – Emeritus professor in Political people now live much longer, and Studies, University of Natal women don’t die in child-birth as (now UKZN) CCAATTHHOOLLIICC CCEENNTTRREE

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4 Volume 29 No 4 [email protected] September 2014 increase of peace in our hearts Celebrate the nativity of the and in the world at large. In the family, mother’s blessed Virgin Mary birthday is very dear to the children. It reminds us of her The Feast of the Nati- your prayer and you tender motherly love, care and vity of Our Most shall conceive and concern. In her we see the source Holy Virgin Mary shall bring forth, of life and love of goodness and is celebrated on and your seed the meaning of life. This is also September 8, nine shall be spoken true of Mary our heavenly Prophetic Mission months after the of in the entire Mother. In celebrating the birth From left: John Moffat SJ, Sr Geraldine Devine, Paul Taylor and December 8 cele- world.” Anna of the mother of our Saviour, we Co-convenor of WAACSA, Prof Douglas Irvine at the August meeting of bration of her promised to offer are celebrating the approaching Waacsa. Fr Moffat has returned to the UK where he will be doing Immaculate Con- her child as a gift pastoral work in the docklands area of East London. proximity of our salvation. ception – as the child to the Lord. Joachim Meditation on her birth reminds Members of “We are all Church mission by becoming more of Saints Joachim and returned home and, in us of the unique place she holds South Africa” (WAACSA) involved in the structures of the Anne. The feast commemorates due time, Anna bore a in our Christian life, the love and re-evaluated their mission in the archdiocese in order to keep the birth of the mother of Jesus. daughter, whom they named protection we, the church, have light of ’ manifesto, contemporary issues on the The birth and early life of the Mary. always experienced through her. Evangelli Gaudium. Pope Francis agenda. Virgin Mary is not recorded in After Mary’s birth, Anna made So, as we are celebrating her has a vision of a missionary For example, Pope Francis the gospels or other books of the a sanctuary in the infant girl’s writes in Evangelli Gaudium birth, let our hearts be filled with church focused on the poor. He New Testament, however, this room, and allowed nothing # 198, “For the church, the option great joy and filial gratitude keeps reminding the faithful that information can be found in a common or unclean on account for the poor is primarily a towards her. their role in society is a missionary work dating from the second of the special holiness of the one. The Pope would like to see theological category rather than a century known as the ‘Book of child. When she was one year Fr. Boniface D’ Souza, Carmelite each Catholic make a real commit- cultural, sociological, political or James’ or ‘Protoevangelion.’ old, her father made a great feast, St. Joseph’s ment to applying the gospel to the philosophical one.” He also urges According to the story found in and invited the priests, and the transformation of society. more decision-making for The group decided that although women. this book, Mary’s parents, Joa- scribes, and the elders, and all the Join a freedom Pope Francis has brought new life For more information about chim and Anna, were childless people of Israel. to the church, there is a role for WAACSA contact Douglas for many years. Mary’s father, And they brought the child to pilgrimage in Waacsa to support his vision by Irvine, 082-330-3043, Joachim was a wealthy member the priests, and the priests October to asking the difficult questions both [email protected] or see of one of the twelve tribes of blessed her to give her an in the church and in society. http://wearechurchsa.blogspot.com/ Israel. He and his wife, Anna, everlasting name to be named for Table Mountain Members could also exercise their Report and pic by Judy Stockill were deeply grieved by their all generations. Mary’s parents, childlessness. They remained along with the temple priests, n early October, Freedom faithful to God, but their prayers subsequently decided that she IClimb will climb Table Smart young men on retreat for a child were unanswered. would be offered to God as a Mountain. Their aim is to raise “Joachim called to mind Abra- consecrated virgin for the rest of awareness of the oppression ham,” the early Christian writing her life. and abuse of vulnerable women says, “that in the last day God St Augustine described the and children and the modern- gave him a son, .” One day, birth of the blessed Virgin Mary day slave trade. when Joachim came to the temple as an event of cosmic and The Sisters for Justice have to make an offering, he was historic significance, and an arranged a pilgrimage walk on turned away by the high priest appropriate prelude to the birth Melville Koppies on Sunday, who chastised him for his lack of of Jesus Christ. He said, “She is 5 October in support of this. children. To hide his shame, the flower of the field from There will be 10 stations at Joachim retreated to the hill whom bloomed the precious lily which groups of pilgrims will country to live among the of the valley”. give thanks for the freedoms we Young men from St. Anthony’s of Padua, Evaton West attended a men’s shepherds and their flocks. Every human birth is a call for value and pray for those denied retreat. From left: B Xaba, L Malgas, T Montso, P Khambule, S Bhengu, But Joachim and Anna began to new hope in the world. The new these freedoms. M Bohope and M Ndweni. devote themselves extensively child has the potential to be a The walk, about 1 km, will start at 14:30 at the entrance to he Sacred Heart sodality’s men’s retreat, which was held on the and rigorously to prayer and channel of God’s love and peace Melville Koppies, near the weekend of 18 to 20 July, was an awesome experience for us, fasting. As Joachim was praying, in the world. This is all true in a T Junction Church on the corner especially as we were accompanied by first-timers this year. The his wife, Anna, was also praying magnificent way in Mary. If of 5th Street and 7th Avenue, retreat, which was themed ‘Rooted in Christ, built on love,’ has truly at the same time at their house in Jesus is the perfect expression of Melville. Pilgrims will set off in awakened in us the re-energised spirit of evangelisation through Jerusalem. As it turned out, God’s love, Mary is the fore- small groups, each with a music, word and prayer. Thanks to Fr Nkosinathi Nkabinda, we had a however, the couple was to be shadow of that love. If Jesus has leader. All are welcome. great weekend of praise and worship. 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SeptemberCB advert June 2013.indd 2014 1 [email protected]/07/18 11:31:07 AM Volume 29 No 4 5 Anchored in hope CSO FORMATION COURSE Catholic schools principals gathered Twenty-four enthusiastic religious education on 1 and 2 August at Glenburn Lodge teachers from 12 different Catholic schools in the Archdiocese embarked on a religious edu- for a leadership conference themed cation course offered by the Catholic Schools “Anchored in Hope”. Office. The religious education course consists of five modules covering some core compo- others. He challenged teachers to nents of religious education such as spiritual- deepen their faith, connect to the ity, scripture and theology. The teachers range Tom Hamilton meaning of life and to reach out from beginner to more experienced levels, in giving service to others. but all are keen to learn as much as they can Left: Renee de Oliveira, Jenny Potgieter Other speakers included Gavin to be more effective RE teachers. Prof Mary and Adrienne Blignaut. Metcalfe Keller, who spoke on how to motivate students, teachers, parents and leaders and Mpumi Zondi from Sophiatown Holy Rosary School challenged The conference opened with a Community Psychological St Benedict’s College to its Boys are better chefs! special mass celebrated by Fr Services who spoke on annual ‘battle of the sexes’ Gerhard Hattingh (above) and Fr “Counselling skills for heads.” cook-off which took place at Donald McLoughlin, the newly- Professor Mary Metcalfe, (left) the school’s Carnival Family appointed vicar for Catholic former head of the School of Fun Day on 2 August. Different education. Mass was followed by Education at Wits, challenged the grades and skill levels were an opening address, also given by leadership in Catholic education repre-sented, with St Benedict’s Fr Hattingh, in which he outlined to be more vocal in addressing winning overall. Seen here are the steps in building a community the current injustices still the teams from Holy Rosary through establishing physical, occurring in education. The and St Benedict’s, with spiritual, emotional, religious and conference closed with an address professional chefs and judges, theological bridges, and how by Tom Hamilton on “The head Derek and Gary from ‘Word of Christ invites us to cross that as a reservoir of Hope.” Mouth Catering’. Thanks to bridge and to be a bridge for Mala-gueta Mediterranean Restaurant for part-sponsorship Mandela of the ingredients. Week at Dominican Convent Dominican pre-schools unite

up and that was the focus of the Dominican n the true spirit of sharing our high school’s activities. abundance, the Dominican Convent The grade eights and nines spent their ISchool decided to extend the Mandela 67 minutes cleaning up the areas Day to Mandela week. This allowed all immediately outside the school, an learners, from toddler group to matrics, environment which is “challenging.” the opportunity to use the whole week to A soup kitchen always goes down well bring articles such as non-perishable and the grade10s drove this initiative. he Dominican convent school young child,” and were able to network food, clothing and blankets to school. The only group to travel away from the annual pre-schools’ tea was held with colleagues from other schools. Pre-school learners, faces brightly school was the grade 11s. Armed with Afterwards guests were taken on a tour painted with the South African flag, black bags, they got onto the school Ton 30 July. Over 40 guests from of DCS primary and pre-primary school. enthusiastically sang the national anthem buses with great excitement to clean 16 pre-schools, mainly in the south, east “Thank you so much for the lovely tea and participated in the primary school Rose Park. Murray Park, which is close and central Johannesburg and Bedford- yesterday. The talk was so informative ceremony of swapping plants with to the school, and is used by both view areas attended. All enjoyed a St James’ Preparatory School. Dominicans and the community. The From left : Caitlyn Russell, scrumptious tea and an interesting and interesting, we really enjoyed it, and President Zuma requested that grade 12s, in true matric spirit, walked to Mikayla Deftereos, Nkatya presentation by McGill Scott on “Attention learned a lot,” said Debbie Theunissen, Mandela Day should be spent cleaning the park as a group and cleaned up. Musonda, Shanti Patel, Lysshah and concentration challenges in the principal of Pebbles pre-school. Rajwani, Alexia Frawley and Sarah Toulekima Brescia doing its bit The Grade 5s of Brescia House School spent 67 minutes on Mandela Day preparing packets which included a sandwich, a sachet of soup and a ‘Happy Mandela Day’ message. These were distributed by the girls to people in the community.

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The school had a blanket drive during the months leading up to winter to distribute to old age homes for Mandela Day.

6 Volume 29 No 4 [email protected] September 2014 Raymond Perrier congratulating Trefoil Catholic Media Expo a huge success on its 80th anniversary. he Catholic Media Expo hosted by Holy Rosary School recently, Fr Similo Mngadi in action Twas the first-ever of its kind. The expo was a huge success with almost 200 people attending. The event led up to Communi- Below: Archbishop cation Sunday and also celebrated William Slattery with ‘Trefoil’ magazine’s 80th birthday. Fr Russell Pollitt. Presenters from ADNews, Awe- struck, Catholic Chaplaincy Braam- fontein, Gravid Brand Communication, the Jesuit Institute, Marianhill Mission Press, Radio Veritas, the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Swaziland's Bishop Jose de Leon Southern Cross, St Augustine’s, Trefoil, Director of the Jesuit Radio 702 and Vega School of Institute Raymond Brand Leadership gave sessions to Perrier, third from left, participants. and Vega School of Pope Francis, in his message for the th Brand Leadership 48 World Communication Day, said founder Gordon Cook, the Internet was a “gift from God” that with Holy Rosary’s could break barriers between different Matilda De Freitas, groups of people by giving them a Lenore Blanshard, platform to discuss their differences. Bernadean Farinha and Fr Anthony In a statement written for the Catholic Veronica Gordon. Egan Church’s World Communication Day, the Pope said it was “a breakthrough for humanity, not technology.” He said the power of social media lies in having political, economic and religious dia- logue among disparate peoples and that such conversation could lead to a more united “human family.” The Pope acknowledged that people can use the web simply to seek out like-minded individuals and reinforce Lerato Mohone, a parishioner their own opinions, but he called on of Holy Cross, Zondi, who Catholics to do just the opposite. came to learn how ADNews The Pope asked them to seek out is put together. She assisted interfaith dialogue, and said doing so with proof readings and will Judy Stockill “means to believe that the ‘other’ has be visiting us once a month gives some something worthwhile to say.” It doesn’t to gain experience. photography mean you must renounce your own pointers. faith, he said, just acknowledge your ideas are not the only valid ones. Lebogang Lentsoane, a parishioner of St Philip Neri, Moletsane who attended so See page 11. Ray White, Talk Radio 702 and a Radio Veritas volunteer. He presented he can put together the parish newsletters, sessions on news presenting and writing and “What makes a good with Archbishop William Slattery. news bulletin.”

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September 2014 [email protected] Volume 29 No 4 7 And Itani Moifa Honouring a wins the car! beautiful life lived by Salome their effort to raise funds to build their Hlapolosa new church and encouraged them to continue with such a n July 2013, good initiative. OSan Salvador A brand new Toyota Parish, Leondale, ini- Etios hatch-back was won as tiated its Kairos fund raising the first prize by parishioner, Itani raffle geared towards raising Moifa (25). On hearing that his funds to build a new parish ticket had won a brand new car, Enjoying the Festa Fr Nnadi as a witness when church. Parishioners and friends Itani was overcome with mixed Mrs Salome Hlapolosa signed t Anne, Belgravia held a Festa on 27 July with mass, preceded by a of the parish committed them- emotions of surprise, joy, excite- documents for the transfer owner- selves to selling the raffle tickets. ment and disbelief; the packed Sprocession with the statute of St Anne through the streets, followed ship of the plot to the church. The raffle draw took place on congregation instantaneously by a fete. Mass was celebrated by Frs Ron Houreld, parish priest, and Sunday, 3 August after mass. erupted with excitement – Cinema Caruaquissuelaca Inueiua, with music by the Coro Portogesa. Salome Hlapolosa, a staunch Fr Emil Blaser, director of Radio shouting and clapping, which The proceeds go to cover the crippling costs of the repair and Catholic who was a member of Veritas, who had been invited to reverberated through the church. maintenance of the church roof and the replacement of plumbing. the Immaculate Conception be the independent auditor at the He had already left the church parish, Westonaria returned to draw, was the main celebrant. never dreaming he would win the theme for the occasion was the arms of her Creator on He commended parishioners for car. Women of faith “Women of faith and courage.’ 13 July. She was well known for and courage Mass was celebrated daily with her simplicity and kindness and different priests, and on the devoted to Mary. She will be program were a vast number of remembered as a generous woman well-informed guest speakers. who donated five hectares of Reports were read out and land to the church in Zuurbekom. success stories were shared from Her burial mass was celebrated women of different dioceses. on 19 July by Fr Mandla Skho- Nthami Nkwase ???? explained sana, who represented Arch- this venture as a time of bishop Buti Tlhagale who was enrichment and joy as they also out of the country. Frs Joseph renewed with great enthusiasm Nnadi, parish priest of Imma- commitment to the work done by culate Conception, Ikechuku the CWL. The West Region Onoyima, Diederick Selemela The Feast of the Assumption celebrations at the Cathedral. Some of the women who attended president, Miemie Sithole and Jude Nnorom were concele- programme was wrapped up with from the West Deanery. received an honourary badge for brants. The sodality of St Cecilia Assumption Vigil the recitation of the Rosary led by led the congregation with vibrant he 27th national Catholic extra-ordinary work done. The The Office of Divine Worship and Liturgy Fr Lizwelinjani Mlotshwa. Anastasia singing during Mass. Fr Mandla Women’s league (CWL) next conference will be in organised yet another successful annual Mphuthi, head of the liturgy department, T delivered a very moving and confer-ence took place in Port Pretoria next year. assumption all-night’s vigil on 16 August, expressed her heartfelt gratitude to all challenging homily about the Elizabeth on 6-10 August. The Lebo WA Majahe at the Cathedral. This holy day of obliga- who participated in the success of the generosity that Mrs Hlapolosa vigil. She said the growth in attendance tion celebrates the day the mother of showed to all Catholics. Bishop God was taken up to heaven, soul and at the vigil shows that people are Zithulele Patrick Mvemve was body, after her earthly life. The Cathedral growing spiritually and that their work is was packed to capacity with people, appreciated and valued. also present and gave the final young and old, who happily participated Report and photo: Lebo WA Majahe blessing at the graveside. in the celebration. Frs Cletus Onwudiwe, Tente Sompane and Alexander Muana explained the significance and role of Mary and her assumption. Fr Sompane explained that Pope Pius XX11 defined the dogma of the assumption on 1 November 1950, promulgated by the Apostolic Constitution Munificentissimus Deus, that Mary the Immaculate, after the completion of her life, was assumed body and soul into the glory of heaven. Celebrating Fr Teboho Matseke led the blessed Leadership course sacrament prayers and Fr Victor four sacraments Ngwenya did the healing and anointing. The CSO leadership course Yeoville The community of St James in Vlakfontein had their big celebration of A number of priests heard confessions took place on 24 July at Marist The Ethiopian and Eritrean Catholic before mass and it was encouraging to Brothers, Linmeyer. This module four holy Sacraments on 13 July. Fr Mathieu, the presiding parish priest, Community celebrated a family see young people taking advantage of was presented by Eleanor Hough, ministered the sacrament of and Holy Communion to children blessing on 27 July at St Francis, that. Fr Duncan Tsoke, the Vicar principal of McAuley House, and who had attended classes for two years. This was a big achievement for Yeoville. General, celebrated mass on behalf Mary-Ann Pullinger, principal of these young ones, who were all pleased to finally receive the body and Adenew Doelamo and of Archbishop Buti who was away. blood of Christ. Celebrations continued as the priest also celebrated the Fr Thabo Motshegwa, the cathedral Veritas College. The topic focused Amerach Paulose presented their administrator, was the liturgical master on the management of resources. sacrament of marriage to Mr and Mrs Busakhwe. The sacrament of the child, Veronica for baptism to of ceremonies during mass. The Eucharist was celebrated during the mass. Fr Melese Tumato.

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8 Volume 29 No 4 [email protected] September 2014 Back, from left: Fr Peter Rebello New St Anne’s probationers Personal reflections of a retreat OCD, Elizabeth Mashaba, Mavis Dlamini, Refiloe Muguyo, Imelda Tsosane, Nomusa Dithupa, Matumelo Chopho. Front: Mpho Modisane and Sharon Nkomo. n 27 July, Our Lady of Loreto St Anne Sodality Oheld a ceremony for the enrolment of five St Anne proba- tioners. The parish priest, Fr Peter hat is worth remembering felt that here indeed was a friend, Rebello, admitted the aspirants to about a good retreat? who believe it or not, seemed to the St Anne probation period, What do you remember understand not only me, but each W which signifies that the members about the last retreat you went on? one of the others. Perhaps it was What is the purpose of a retreat? the opportunity to confess to him, are preparing to become full What does one bring back from a to receive the sacrament of members of the sodality. During weekend retreat such as the one I reconciliation. So often, in one’s the ceremony, the president of Upon successful completion of from the promises they have was privileged to attend recently? parish church, there is a queue of St Anne, Elizabeth Mashaba, the one-year probation period, made.” What was important? The road people behind you, so you know together with the executive com- these candidates will be received The executive committee urges there, the accommodation, the you cannot take too long. With Fr mittee, brought five crosses to the as full members on the day of the the probationers to live by the food? Yes, all these things are Barney, it was different. Sure, there priest which were blessed and feast of St Anne next year. motto of the sodality: Serve the important in their way, but none of were people behind you, but presented to the probationers. The Fr Rebello informed the proba- family, serve the church, serve the them changed my spiritual nobody was in a hurry. The whole crosses are worn by the women community. priorities. The interaction with the atmosphere at the Good Shepherd tioners that they are expected to other participants and with the Retreat Centre at Hartbeespoort, as a sign that they have been “try honestly and diligently Elizabeth Mashaba President: Our Lady of Loreto St Anne director was a key element. It was a was too peaceful and tranquil for admitted to the probation period. through the year, not to deviate communal experience, but different anybody to feel rushed. I felt very for each participant. And so, I can relaxed talking to Fr Barney under on the will of the people, especially the working only share my own experience. the trees, and had a most reward- Christianity and class and the poor. They respected the religion of all We were all men, and although ing confession. For me, it was a people, for instance and many Communists today my initial reaction to such an memorable event. arrangement was negative, a little With a priest as director of the socialism today are active practicing Christians in the churches. reflection gave me a different point retreat, we had the invaluable ome and join an interesting and contro- A few Protestant bishops even encourage their of view. The dynamics of a group of privilege of daily mass. Fr Barney’s versial roundtable discussion at the congregations to vote for the socialist parties stating men together worked well. Some of masses, with just the 17 or 18 of us Jozibookfair on 27 September at the Central the socialism reflects more closely the values of us knew each other, some didn’t – a present, were a powerful reminder CJohannesburg College, Doornfontein, next to Ellis radical messages preached by Jesus concerning good mixture. I was reminded that to me of the simplicity of the mass. Park, interrogating the link between Christianity solidarity with the poor and standing for true social we are all unique, which means that Simplicity in no way means and social-ism. This will be part of the book launch justice. every relationship any of us has, is shallowness. The simplest mass is titled: “Christianity and socialism in Kerala,” by Historically the Communists in many parts of the unique – and even more impor- profound with so many layers of world are seen as enemies of the church and this is tant, the relationship we have with meaning that none of us can truly Fr Mokesh K Morar that includes the research done the Lord is unique, but that does understand and appreciate all the by him in Kerala. true mostly in Europe, China and the USA. not mean that we cannot learn depth and layers of meaning. Kerala is a very interesting place in India where However, in other parts of the world there were from each other. I was amazed at In summary, I have three things believers of all faiths, including Catholics, found times when Christians strongly indentified how much I learned from the that I have with me as a result of ways of cooperating with the Communist Party themselves with socialism based on their conviction experiences of others in the group. the retreat: India (Marxist) in eradicating poverty and bridging on the social gospel. The social gospel has mostly Guys opened up in ways that I • The uniqueness of each and the gap between the rich and the poor in a being advocated by Liberation Theology in Latin cannot do myself. That is a gift that I every one of us; sustainable manner. The Catholics and Communists America, Asia and also South Africa in the struggle simply do not have. But I too, am • the glory of a good confession; there were able to put aside their differences and against apartheid. unique with different gifts, even if I and This round table will be one of many events of am not sure what they may be, and • the wonder and miracle of every animosities in order to collaborate in constructive I pray that perhaps some, or even mass, no matter how grand or ways in making Kerala the first state in the world to the Jozibookfair to held on the 26 and 27 Sep- just one, of the others may have how simple. achieve 100% literacy in 1996. It has one of the tember. The guest of the fair is internationally- learned something from me – St Charles formed the “Men of best education systems that are free and accessible acclaimed writer, painter and music composer, inadvertently and unconsciously as God” forum about five years ago. to all sectors of society and therefore they can Zakes Mda, who is also a professor in creative far. Talk about people being We gather on the first and third afford to “share” medical doctors, nurses, engineers, writing at Ohio University and beekeeper in different and unique! Just think of Thursdays of the month to pray the and priests with many parts of the world. Herschel (Eastern Cape). For more information Fr Barney McAleer who directed the rosary as a group of men from a The health and quality of life indicators are visit: www.jozibookfair.org.za, facebook: retreat for us, and what a magnifi- variety of backgrounds, but all amongst the highest in the world, despite the fact www.facebook.com/pages/Jozi-Book-Fair or cent blessing that was. But how united as Catholic men. that per capita income of the people are even lower phone: 011 336 9190. Fr Mokesh K. Morar totally different he is from me; yet I Manie Coopmans than the rest of India and Africa. “Many countries, including India,” according to the former High Commissioner of India to SA, Gopalkrishna Gandhi, “can learn from the experience of Kerala.” Unlike the other Communist Parties in India, the CPI(M) did not blindly follow Russia or China, but developed a socio-political system based

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September 2014 [email protected] Volume 29 No 4 9 TOGETHER let us make the Bible known ince 2004, the Catholic it as a book to embellish our book church in South Africa has shelves, it will remain pages of celebrated Bible Sunday on paper with some ink on them theS last Sunday of every August, covered in a layer of dust. If we go Fr Donald McLoughin, Damon Owens, and Bible Week a week before. On to church on Sundays and allow executive director of TOB in the US and 31 August, the church celebrated our children to attend catechism so Marie-Anna teBrake. the importance and sanctity of the that they are admitted into Catholic Bible in the lives of her faithful. She schools, then it becomes and International TOB is calling on all of them to celebrate remains an obligation. If we take congress relevant to the beauty and relevance of the the Bible as the word of God, our A special pilgrimage word of God and its transforming approach and experience changes. Year of the Family power. We will go to it as our daily guide to Ntshongweni ‘Love, mercy and the new evangelisation’ This year was special because and source of inspiration. The Lord atholics across Southern Children of Mary, St Anne’s, was the theme of the International there were double celebrations: 10 will speak to us through his Word; Africa embarked on the Theology of the Body (TOB) congress years marking the time the church we will get wisdom, counsel, C Sacred Heart, Legion of Mary, held in Philadelphia, US, from 9–11 July. annual pilgrimage to Ntshong- Immaculate Conception and has celebrated Bible Sunday and experience joy and peace even in weni, Kwa-Zulu Natal. Organised Marie-Anne teBrake and Fr Donald celebrating the “Year of the Family”. difficult times and times of need. ordinary members of the church. McLoughlin of the Archdiocese attended. by the Archdiocese of Durban, The theme for the 10th anniver- We will experience the transforming Other activities that took place The congress was significant because sary is: “Together let us make the power of the word: our lives will this year’s celebration took place included mass, confessions, this is the Year of the Family, and it also Bible known.” have more meaning, become more on Saturday 31 May. The theme praise and worship, testimonies, ties in with the extraordinary general Bible Week and Bible Sunday fulfilling and we become better was the universal ‘Year of the homilies by numerous priests, the Synod of Bishops that will meet at the celebrations are endorsed by people. Family.’ Celebrations started with adoration of the blessed sacra- Vatican between 5 and 19 October to Southern African Catholic Bishops’ The effect of this experience can a healing mass celebrated by ment, recital of the Rosary and a discuss the pastoral challenges of the family in the context of evangelisation. Conference (SACBC). only be contagious and will have a Cardinal Wilfrid Napier, bishop procession with the statue of the With increased materialism, ripple effect; bringing more people Barry Wood of Durban, and Over 700 people from 12 different Virgin Mary. countries participated. Damon Owens, individualism, socio-economic to Christ by our words and deeds. Zolile Mpambani, bishop of This annual pilgrimage to Our challenges, hurts and pains in our Imagine a family that starts their executive director of the TOB Institute Kokstad. Our very own diocesan Lady of Ntshongweni takes place society that have grossly affected day with God’s guidance? Imagine stated: “We stand in truly perilous times priest, Fr Victor Ngwenya as a culture in danger of abandoning the true essence of the family, it is a community that puts the word of on the last Saturday of the month energetically steered the pro- God, and becoming increasingly blind only appropriate that the starting God at the centre of everything of May and celebrations are gramme from beginning to end. and deaf to His signs throughout point of evangelisation is the family. they do? Imagine a nation that conducted in English, Sesotho The occasion was graced by creation, including marriage, the family, The church “recommends a greater reads and lives the word of God? and isiZulu. our clergymen, sodalities such as Lerato Mohone religion and the human person.” biblical apostolate as a means of “Everyone who listens to these It was a rich and informative experi- letting the Bible inspire all pastoral words of mine and acts on them ence that included six keynote addresses work,” of which the family is part. If will be like a wise man who builds by notable speakers such as Dr Janet families put the word of God at the his house on rock.” (Matthew 7:24) Smith, Christopher West, Damon Owens, centre of everything they do, we will As we celebrate 2014 Bible Most Rev Jean Laffitte, Fr Michael all contribute to building a bigger Sunday let us think on these things: Gaitley (MIC) and Dr Deborah Savage. and stronger Christian community Charity begins at home: a family 25 breakout talk sessions addressed that operates on Christ’s values of that prays together stays together. highly-relevant topics such as: “The love, joy and peace. “Seek Yahweh “As for me and my family, we will relation of TOB to the history of church and you shall live” ( 5: 6a) serve the Lord” (Joshua 24:15) teaching on marriage, family and Families are the nucleus from The word of God should not be sexuality,” “Chaste and fruitful: Trans- which society is moulded and taken as an ad hoc event starting formation of persons with same-sex developed. It is, therefore, important and ending with Bible Week and attraction,” “Renewing priesthood,” that they are inspired and guided Bible Sunday celebrations; it should “Moving teens from concepts to inte- by the word of God. Children carry be a lifestyle. These two events Corpus Christi Celebrations gration,” “TOB and pornography: when the genetic imprints of their give us an opportunity to reflect on The community of Saint Paul’s parish, Eden Park celebrated Corpus beauty is broken,” “TOB, the Eucharist and the interior life,” “Rule of four for the parents. As children of God, it is a the importance of the Bible in our Christi in a big way this year. Thanks to the parish priest, Fr Godwin divorced and TOB.” privilege and an honour that we are lives. It gives us another Garuba and the enthusiastic participation of all the parishioners, it was a Attendance at the congress also born of the Father. We are, opportunity to start afresh, great success. There is a high incidence of drug and alcohol abuse in the therefore, called to strive to be like questioning and allowing the word provided Marie-Anne and Fr Donald the community and the procession in the streets with the Blessed Sacra- opportunity of networking, as well as a our Father: loving, compassionate of God to direct and shape our ment could only serve to bring God’s blessings to the community at and merciful. This is possible if we lives: “Seek first the kingdom of visit with Owens at the TOB Institute to large. The choir led the singing along the route. discuss the possibility of establishing a follow in His footsteps. God” (Matthew 7:33) The Knights of Da Gama from Alberton participated in the event. Theology of the Body Institute in South If we look at the Bible as a study Br Mike Chalmers Africa. guide, it will remain so. If we look at Director: Catholic Bible Foundation Contact Marie-Anne at matebrake@ HOLY CROSS SISTERS ... are an International Congregation global.co.za for further information In the Cross is Salvation whose members try to live regarding the promotion of “Theology of the Paschal mystery and creating life the Body” in your parish. Missa em português in the midst of limits. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SERVING OTHERS? na igreja católica For further information contact: Sr Phuthunywa C. Siyali, de Rosebank. P.O. Box 48775 Hercules, 0030 Pretoria. Tel: 012 379 8559/ 072 855 2206 Informamos à comunidade Email: [email protected] lusófona, residente na zona norte de Joanesburgo, que a partir do mês de setembro 2014 haverá missa aos sábados às 20h, na igreja católica de Rosebank, 16 Keyes Aveue.

Contamos com a vossa participação.

Padre António Nunes.

10 Volume 29 No 4 [email protected] September 2014 Warm welcome We Celebrate mass on August 17. with our Clergy WORD OF GOD Fr Keith was formerly parish Pray for the following priests priest of St , and deacons who celebrate Florida. He grew up in Carlton- Lost in the anniversaries of their ville where Fr Kieran McIvor, ordination and birth. translation also recently deceased, was the Br Mike Chalmers cfc of the parish priest. Fr Keiran had a Ordinations ur story begins with the Bible Foundation writes about long and happy association with Fr Keith Gordon-Davis blesses book: Wisdom of Jesus ben the Word of God in response Bryanston and, according to James Fitzsimons 08-09-1951 O a rosary for one of his new Sira. The book was written about to the Synod call for spiritual Fr Keith, was a strong influence Joseph Leathem 20-09-1959 growth and on-going formation. parishioners at the Church of the Robert Stewart 24-09-1960 80BC by Jesus ben Sira. ‘Ben’ Resurrection, Bryanston. in his becoming a priest. Fr Keith means, ‘son of’. The book was includes being happy but adds the attended Christian Brothers Msgr John Finlayson 01-09-1962 later translated into Greek by his notions of ‘specially chosen by arishioners of Bryanston College, Kimberley and studied Anthony Thouard 15-09-1973 grandson. He titled it Sirach. This God’ and ‘a blessing for others.’ gave Fr Keith Gordon- for a time at Wits University Jordan Ngondo 06-09-1986 is the only book of the Old Testa- When reading the beatitudes, Davis, who succeeds the before entering the seminary. He Kenneth Single 08-09-1989 P ment that we know the name of we must look for the meaning late Fr Michael Fitzpatrick as was ordained a Diocesan priest Henricus Vos 08-09-1993 the author. beyond the literal interpretation. priest-in-charge of the Church of on 9 December 1995. Antonio Borras Cabaces Jesus ben Sira’s grandson added These are ‘wisdom’ teachings. the Resurrection, a warm Report and pic by Judy Stockill 12-09-1999 a prologue to the book. “Many Jesus is reporting facts, not welcome at his first Sunday Sikhosiphi Mgoza 02-09-2000 important truths have been handed moralising. At no point does he Emmanuel Makubakube down to us through the Law, the say, ‘you should do this’. He 05-09-2004 Prophets and later authors. … simple says, ‘people like this are Let’s Get To Djese Mwilambwe 26-09-2004 Such a one was my grandfather, blessed’ and lets us draw our own Know Fr Kieran! Mbulelo Sikotoyi 24-09-2002 Jesus, who, having devoted conclusions. We respond by Fr Kieran Birmingham with budding Bruce Botha 08-09-2006 himself for a long time to diligent entering into the truth of the journalist Kervin Pienaar who Revs. Anthony Maddison, study of the Law, the Prophets and passage – not ‘Jesus is telling me attended the Catholic Media Expo. Keith McKenzie, John Rahme the rest of the books of our to do this’, but ‘this is a true n the beginning of this year, and Errol Scott 06-09-2008 ancestors, and having developed a teaching.’ The wisdom is celebra- the community of Geluksdal Simon Donnelly 13-09-2009 thorough familiarity with them, tory and our reflection must be the was blessed with a new parish Justin Wylie 19-09-2009 was moved to write something same. Each beatitude begins with I Fr Kieran said he loves all food, priest; Fr Kieran Bermingham. Fr himself in the nature of instruction an exclamation – ‘How blessed!’ but the ones that really stand out Kieran is known as a very humble Birthdays in September and wisdom.” and our response is not, ‘This are chicken, pasta and potatoes. priest who is a loving person, and The grandson tells us that he teaching is true’ but ‘How true it The new parish priest said he 1st Mathiea van Vlierden someone who is very passionate found a Hebrew copy of his is’ and even, ‘How wonderful that loves South Africa, but if he had nd about his faith. 2 Albert Nolan grandfather’s book on a visit to it is true. 1 the opportunity to visit any place But we don’t know a lot about Remigius Makobane Egypt. “I considered myself duty- Placed at the beginning of Book in the world, he would love to go rd him. In this interview, we learn 3 Robert Gore bound to translate this book. 1 of the Gospel the Beatitudes are to the Philippines, Korea and th some facts about our parish priest 5 Djese Mwilambwe Many sleepless hours of close part of the Sermon on the Mount. China. “I am very fascinated by th which will help us to get to know 8 Rev Martin de Klerk application have I devoted to This sermon is seen as a summary their different cultures and their th him better. 9 Patrick Noonan finishing the book for publication” of Jesus’ teaching and the beati- ways of living,” he said. Fr Kieran was ordained as a Smolira He complains about his diffi- tudes are a summary of the Questioned about his hobbies, th priest in 1975, meaning he has 13 Mohohlo Maselwane culties with translation. “For sermon. (Mt 5: 3 - 7: 27) By giving Fr Kieran said he enjoys reading been in the priesthood for 39 14th Maurice Chidiac words spoken originally in Hebrew the beatitudes such a prominent books on theology, spirituality, as years. 16th Rev Gregory Garnie are not as effective when they are place at the start of this sermon well as English novels. When asked what inspired him Clement Kholopa translated into another language”. we are reminded that this teaching “I also like doing research on to become a priest, he said his 17th Rev Brent Chalmers Many of us find the beatitudes is for everyone, not just for a the Internet and reading next-door neighbour was a 25th Michael Connell very difficult to understand. We selected few. Book 1 closes with, newspapers from Ireland, and I missionary from the Philippines. 26th Rev Jacob Modise have a similar translation problem “When Jesus had finished these also like to watch some news on “I was very fascinated by his 27th Kenneth Single to Jesus ben Sira’s grandson. The words, the crowds were asto- television.” stories. I also overheard my 29th Jonathan Petersen gospels were originally written in nished at his teaching, for he The parish is blessed to have a father praying one morning for me Greek and then translated into taught them as one having priest like Fr Kieran, and we pray to be inspired to do God’s will. And in early October Latin and then into many other authority, and not as their that God may continue to bless The St Patrick’s missionaries languages. The big problem is that scribes.” (Mt 7: 28 – 29) him. nd played a big role in my Kervin Pienaar 2 Emmanuel Luamina Jesus of Nazareth spoke Aramaic Next month we will take a discernment period,” he said. Luamina and perhaps the evangelists did closer look at the meaning of the rd Fr Kieran said he is devoted 3 Ronald Cairns not do a good of translating beatitudes. mostly to saints who lived what Jesus actually meant, into 1 Verteuil, Michel; Lectio ordinary lives, like St Therese of Greek. Divina, Year A. Lisieux and St Teresa of Avila. He “Again I tell you, it is easier for also has a devotion to St Patrick a camel to go through the eye of a and St Ignatius, he said. AD news needle than for someone who is Regarding sports, Fr Kieran rich to enter the kingdom of Published by the Catholic Archdiocese said he enjoys hurling, which is a of Johannesburg, God.” (Mt 19: 24) The Greek words traditional Irish sport. Pvt Bag X10, Doornfontein, 2028. for camel and hawser are very “I also enjoy watching Irish 186 Nugget St, Berea. similar (kamelos and kamilos). football and I am a supporter of Twelve issues per annum. One can work a thin thread Circulation 15 700 copies per issue. Chelsea. 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September 2014 [email protected] Volume 29 No 4 11 Dorine Ward became a Catholic when she married 97 and still knitting! her husband, Robert. She was a very active member of the parish and belonged to the Catholic Women’s League and sang in the choir. She’s a very gifted artist and belonged to the Benoni Art Society, and often went on expeditions with them. One of her granddaughters, Beverley, is disabled and has been a resident of Little Eden all her life. Dorine and her Fr Duncan, Fr Sergio and Fr Eduardo family have always supported Little Eden and they with some of the knights, families and friends. attend their year-end concert. Dorine loves our Lady and is still a member of the Schoenstatt mothers’ group. She attends a monthly Rosary evening at La Rochelle Rosary group at a friend’s home. She reads both ADNews and the Southern Cross from cover to cover he Knights of Da Gama have three priests attending their Dorine Ward, a lifelong parishioner of St Patrick’s TCouncil 2, Johannesburg, Rosary evening. parish Benoni, with a double-bed crocheted blanket, to keep up with all that is happening in the church. along with fellow knights, The visual Rosary was recited of over 100 squares, that she made for one of her Dorine is still fiercely independent person even families and friends enjoyed a and the evening was rounded off granddaughters. Prior to this one she made four though life hasn’t been easy and there have been Rosary evening on Friday, 25 July with a light snack. single-bed blankets for family members, as she says times when she’s said: “I wish God would take me at the La Rochelle church in The knights of Da Gama she must keep herself busy. home!” Gillian Tweehuysen Rosettenville. Council 2 hold their monthly An informative and educa- Rosary evenings on the last Friday hose were the words Fr Mbulelo asked tional talk on the sacrament of of every month at La Rochelle. that rang in my head Stick to the path members about their role: baptism was given by Fr Duncan Catholic men who wish to as Fr Mbulelo “Are we here to display our T prowess? Are we here to Tsoke, parish priest of the Holy know more about the Knights of Skotoyi, spiritual director Family church in Turffontein, as Da Gama, or to join, are welcome of the Sacred Heart of of Jesus Christ oppose all efforts of the well as vicar general. to attend these Rosary evenings Jesus sodality said the final “Inspired to stay in the leadership – prove how The knights were blessed to with their families and friends. blessing on Sunday, 6 July much we know? Do we at the Villa, De Deur. presence of god” (Matthew 17:4) remember why we were St Vincent youth in action This after a holy spirit- called to the sodality?” He filled weekend at which said: “Read the Bible and The Blessed Sacra- Soweto deanery’s group A the catechism; remind ment parish, Mal- met for their annual retreat, yourselves of the constitu- vern has an active tion of the sodality, always, St Vincent De Paul famous for its inspiration, youth group which blessings, revelations and a and the road ahead will be recently visited the myriad other experiences. much clearer.” poor and homeless The weekend, themed The Sacred Heart of Jesus in their community. ‘Planted and Rooted in Christ is a sodality that was Above: Youths Love’ (Eph. 3:17) had three originated by Margaret preparing break- main elements to it – mass Mary Alocoque, a woman fast for the celebra-tion, benediction of God who was visited by residents of Mercy and healing. It commenced Jesus Christ and sent to Refugee House. spread the message of the with an introductory sodality, encouraged mothers to depth of the love that emanates evening where retreat master follow the rules and regulations from the Sacred Heart of Jesus Fr Skotoyi laid the path ahead by reading the Bible and the Right: Youths by unpacking the two main Christ. handing out catechism. She took time to journeys in the New Testament, Nothemba Dlali blankets to the unpack the symbolism of the the road to Damascus (Acts 9: 1-9) Pictures by Dr Bridgette Goeieman aged at Ford uniform of the sodality. and the road to Emmaus Court, Jeppe. (Luke 24:13-35). Both stories show that we are called to stick to the path of Jesus Christ. The highlight of the weekend was the washing of hands, a symbol of love and respect for each other. During this time, total strangers washed each other’s hands as a sign of humility and unity fellowship. In the healing mass, each member was anointed with oil, being healed of all illness. Fr Skotoyi shared his own experiences on his journey to ultimately becoming the spirit- Donating uniforms ual father of so many people. Dr Bridgette Goeieman, Every winter, the Catholic Women’s League members from Pimville buy president of the Sacred Heart school uniform for children at St Peter Claver’s school. Pictured here are some happy recipients.

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Sacred Heart No Holiness, No Heaven Retreat Rosaries from Rome available Fr Nkosinati with members of Sacred Heart who attended a No 1037 Albertina Sisulu Rd Tel 011 338 5077 retreat at Walkerville Villa from (former 153 Broadway) Cell 078 919 1515 18 to 20 July. He is seen here Bez Valley Cnr Noord & Twist Streets with Styles Makhoba and Johannesburg Reg. No 2003/047906/23 Sibusiso Dlamini. Assorted types of statues, crosses and medals in various sizes available.

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