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5 St Hubert’s Women celebrate turns 100 6 1212 Telephone (011) 402 6400 • www.catholicjhb.org.za APRIL 2020 Young people calling for safer communities. partners how we would like to be If one feels secondary victimi- addressed, treated and responded sation from the police, they have to instead of allowing actions the right to ask for a shift floor Catholic men condemn which ‘press our buttons’, and manager. drive us to become monsters,” Growing up in a home charac- acts of violence against he recommended. terised by violence becomes He advised them not to point normalised as a means of com- women and children accusatory fingers, but to have a munication for children, she said. conversation about the dangers All left in a convoy led by the atholic men of all ages Kwa-Thema to make a stand of abuse. South African Police Service, from Duduza, Daveyton, against women and child abuse. Fr Chaka Motanyane and guest Constable Prudence Malobola, motor-bikers, car-spinners/drifters Crystal Park and Kwa- This started in the parish with C speaker, Kagiso Medupe. Colonel Tebogo Mokoena and and a bus ferrying participants. Thema gathered at Kristo INkosi, talks to help them reflect on whether they first needed to Sergeant Percy Mabanga from The group then proceeded to the Kwa-Thema police station “hotspots” in the area frequented CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF ‘remove the log from their own eyes before seeing the splinter in also attended the event. by men and young boys, handing Worship in the COVID-19 Pandemic their neighbours’. Constable Malobola said every out pamphlets. police station has a social crime “Kisses instead of fists”, “Let In order to curb the spread of COVID-19, the President of the Parish priest, Fr Chaka Mota- prevention unit. Police are bound us love our partners, not abuse Republic announced on Sunday, 15th March that gatherings nyane OP thanked the men for of more than a 100 people are not allowed. This order has a taking this important issue by a code of conduct, the Consti- them”, “Break the cycle” were direct bearing on church celebrations. seriously. tution and Batho Pele principles some of the catchy slogans they The opening prayer was to treat gender-based violence chanted. Chrism Mass: There will be no public Hygiene: Every parishh should have Lerato Mohone celebration of Chrism Mass. Instead, Mass sanitizers installed. followed by the keynote speaker cases in a private, confidential of the Oils will be celebrated by the Collections: Those who are responsible - actor, film director, entrepreneur and dignified manner. Continued on page 7. Bishops and members of the Council of for counting money are advised to use and motivational speaker, Kagiso

Priests. Oils will be available for collection. gloves. We suggest that collections be Medupe delivered his talk. R20 331 757 R 19 988 815 Triduum: Palm Sunday Procession, Holy deposited into a collection box placed in He said a lot of people from the R19 791 627 Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Vigil will the front of the church. R19 389 137 parish unknowingly had a posi- R18 914 598

not be celebrated publicly at all. We No new applications for work permits R18 576 682 R18 457 482 R18 388 723 encourage the faithful to join their small from the affected countries will be tive influence on him and that was R18 232 442 Christian communities, zonal prayer considered until further notice what the campaign sought to R17 845 114 groups, families etc. to follow the prayers Monthly Pilgrimage to Regina Mundi: achieve – to make an impact. He and readings that are offered in their Suspended until further notice.

challenged them to reflect on the R16 275 129 Missals. Communities that have less than Implications of Suspending Masses: type of men they aspired to be. 100 members may celebrate publicly Some faithful will argue that Sunday is “Let’s be creative and teach our according to custom. the “Day of the Lord” and therefore they Bapstism, first communion and have a religious obligation to attend Mass Target: R25 million confirmation may be celebrated at the on Sunday. Priest's discretion provided that the total Reduction of Collections: The suspen- Donations to date R13 274 571 number of the faithful is not more than sion of Masses will inevitably have a including expenditure 100 people. serious negative impact on the income of Easter Sunday Mass: To be celebrated by parishes. not more than 100 persons. Many parishes will struggle to pay for: R11 445 726 Ordinary Sunday Masses: May be cele- Utilities, Stipends, Levy, Lenten Appeal PHOTOGRAPHIC/ brated at different hours. The numbers and other collections EDITORIAL are to be limited to a 100. A priest may Debts: Individual cases should be celebrate not more than 5 Masses on discussed with the Chancery. WORKSHOP Sunday. Conclusion Are you looking Weekday Masses: not more than 100 Catholics are also citizens of South for a tranquil place people. This arrangement will remain in Africa. The Government has made a call Please note the ADNews to spend time with God place for the duration of the state of on all South Africans to become involved photographic / editorial or a venue for your retreat? disaster. in the gallant effort to curb the spread of workshop, scheduled for Why not try the Mother of Mercy Shrine Parishioners are encouraged to do their the Corona virus and to save lives. "Lord in the Magaliesburg. prayers and readings at home. when did we see you hungry or thirsty Saturday, 9 May at the Conference rooms, accommodation and Sodalities, Associations/Organisations: and did not minister to you?" (Mt. 25.44). breakfast are available throughout the year. Cathedral has been R4 563 973 General meetings, celebrations etc. are We hereby dispense ALL the For bookings contact suspended until further notice. The Catholics in the Archdiocese of postponed due to the Fr Nkosinathi Nkabinde 072 918 6192 R3 396 078 leadership can always arrange for a Johannesburg from attending Mass outbreak of COVID-19. [email protected] meeting of not more than a 100 members. during the entire period of this disaster. Themba Nkomo Parish Confirmations: These may take 083 585 5813 place provided that the celebrations are for A new date will be candidates, sponsors and families only, announced as soon as and that they are not more than a 100. Sincerely, Funerals: 100 participants only. +Buti Tlhagale o.m.i. possible. May Jun Dec Jun Dec Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Marriages: 100 participants only. Archbishop of Johannesburg ’17 ’17 ’17 ’18 ’18 ’19 ’19 ’19 ’19 ’19 ’19 ’19 ’20 ’20 ’20

April 2020 [email protected] Volume 35 No 1 1 oordinators from Caritas Pope’s Intentions: April Southern Africa (Eswatini/ Caritas Southern Africa workshop Universal prayer intention - Freedom from Addiction CSwaziland, Botswana, on project cycle management and We pray that those suffering from addiction may be helped and Namibia and ) met resource mobilisation training accompanied. at the Padre Pio Retreat and Conference Centre, Pretoria, for a workshop in February. PATRONAL FEASTS: APRIL Southern African Catholic 1st Church of the Resurrection, Bryanston (1968) Bishops’ Conference Associate 8th Divine Mercy, Walkerville (2009) General Secretary, Fr Patrick th 24 Blessed Isadore Bakanja, Protea Glen (1996) Rakeketsi, opened the workshop 23rd Divine Mercy, Walkerville (2009) th with prayer followed by a 29 St Catherine of Sienna, Eldorado Park (1974) summary of Caritas Southern St Catherine’s Chapel of Ease, Selcourt, (1965) Africa’s achievements over the 30th Our Lady of Africa, Mohlakeng (1962) past three years. Fr Rakeketsi also spoke about the SACBC’s member organisations. getting Caritas very well rooted CONFIRMATIONS: APRIL launch of the new Pastoral Plan’ in communities were some of the and how South African President The workshop allowed parti- Sunday 26th 09:00 Bl. Joseph Gerard Freedom Park cipants to strengthen their problems Caritas Africa faces Cyril Ramaphosa had welcomed presently. Over the next four the pastoral plan. capacities and to get professional recognition in terms of project years, 2020 to 2023, Caritas Through the project, Institu- Africa will build strong networks AshAsh tional Development for the cycle management, resource of Caritas members. Sheila Pires Engagement and Sustainability mobilisation, as well as safe- WednesdayWednesday (IDEAS) of Caritas in Southern guarding and protection. African, the workshop aims to In an interview with Radio meet the needs of the member Veritas SA, Regional Coordi- organisations in terms of profes- nator of Caritas Africa, Albert sional standards and competen- Mashika, said the workshop had cies to enable them to fully carry been an opportunity to equip out their socio-pastoral mission member organisations with the as entrusted by the Church. The necessary tools to overcome global objective is to contribute challenges such as funds. Albert to the capacity-strengthening of said mobilising resources, dealing with natural disasters and the Southern Africa Caritas L-R Zimbali Tshabalala, Secretary, and Wandile Zwane, Chairperson of Interim Committee of Caritas in the Archdiocese. Above left: Arly Mavungu (Grade PR) receives ashes on her forehead. Caritas Caritas is being established in South Africa and the Archdiocese. The inaugural meeting for the Archdiocese last year was followed up with a second meeting on 22 February. Caritas Johannesburg is located in Bishop Duncan’s office. In time each parish will have a Caritas Co-ordinator. Caritas is an umbrella organisa- Fr Boniface D’Souza tion that networks with all the Parish conducting the workshop. Pastoral Charity organisations in coordinators’ the Church worldwide for synergy, shared on the various roles and co-responsibility and effectiveness. workshop responsibilities needed for this It will develop in every parish in ministry. Fr Boniface D’Souza, every diocese in Southern Africa, Archdiocesan catechetical parish Vicar for Catechesis, facilitated supporting all current organisa- Left: Fr Sean McEwan administers ashes to primary school students. coordinators’ workshop was held and gave an overview of the tions that work for the upliftment of the poor and marginalised, not On Wednesday, 26 February, Marist Brothers Linmeyer celebrated Ash at the Cathedral on Saturday, revised policy and recommended duplicating or replacing groups Wednesday. After liturgy readings and a talk by Fr Sean McEwan, staff, 14 March. The coordinators various books to purchase to that are already working. A training students and parents received ashes on their foreheads to symbolise came in numbers to be enriched. support the ministry. workshop will be offered as the their repentance and willingness to change over the Lenten season. Feedback and questions were Roxane Carolus next step. 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2 Volume 5 No 1 [email protected] April 2020 Liturgy without Pastoral Christian Charity care in the Father Thomas Plastow S.J. parishes

Answers Liturgy Questions Right: Parishioners he editor of ADNews has liturgical ministries such as lector, of Payneville. asked me to comment on commentator, cantor and other Tsome recent debates that functions. This was made clearer in have taken place on the ADNews 1992 when Pope St John Paul II Left: The blessing of school Facebook page. Sadly, many declared that service at the altar is children of St Rose of Lima Catholics use social media not to one of the liturgical functions that in Delmas. foster community and solidarity, but can be performed by both lay men to trade insults. Discussion of the and women and that each diocesan Sacred Liturgy is not immune from bishop can decide whether to allow this. People of varying theological them in his diocese. ideas, and those with differing litur- In the Middle Ages, when Latin Below: After meeting with the gical tastes, viciously condemn one was understood only by scholars leaders of Holy Spirit parish at another with words they would and the liturgy had been completely Dobsonville. never use if meeting face to face! “professionalised” by the clergy, many of the distinct ministries of he Department of Pastoral [1] Clapping during Mass: when is the early Church had become noth- Care for Migrants and it allowed and when, if ever, is it ing more than stepping stones to Refugees’ main aim of appropriate? T ordination. Duties such as porter, visiting parishes is to establish a To begin, let us distinguish between lector and acolyte were given only pastoral care desk in each parish two types of clapping. The first is to trainee priests, though boys were and to explain its purposes. That the round of applause that people permitted to perform some of the is why the department always give to show approval, congratula- acolyte’s duties as “altar servers”. In visits communities that host the tions or gratitude. The second is 1972 the “Minor Orders” were most migrants. This year, staff clapping hands in time to music, renamed “Ministries” and lay visited St Rose of Lima, Botleng usually when the music is upbeat people are now commissioned to in Delmas where the team parti- and quick. perform these functions for limited cipated in the election of pastoral Having a round of applause dur- terms of office. care agents and the establishment team visited St Lewis Bertrand in with communities took place with ing Sunday Mass is rather irregular, [3] Easter time is so beautiful, but of a pastoral care desk. Payneville. After Mass, a meeting the establishment of a pastoral but there can be times when it since the Second Sunday of Easter Many parishioners are from would be impolite not to join in. It’s on documentation was held. This care desk thereafter. There are began being celebrated as Divine some time since I went to an ordina- Lesotho, Mozambique, Zim- is an issue that affects many many Basothos in the parish. Mercy Sunday the joy of the Easter tion or a wedding at which the babwe and Eswatini. The objec- parishioners who are Mozambi- Report by Sr Marizete Garbin, celebration comes quickly to an end newly ordained or newly married tive of those visits is to revive can, Zimbabwean and Basotho. HOD Department of Pastoral Care and we sing Good Friday hymns were not greeted with applause by pastoral care in the parishes. Holy Spirit, Dobsonville was for Migrants and Refugees once again. Is it meant to be like the assembled people at a certain On 1 March, the pastoral care visited on 8 March. A meeting that? point in the rite. This comes natural- ly to us when we are witnessing a One of my old lecturers, the much- splendid moment and we want to loved Fr Allen Moss OMI, once Stations of the show support and approval. raised objections to how Divine Similarly, people have been known Mercy Sunday appeared to be over- Cross before to applaud during the parish shadowing Easter in some places. announcements when they hear He reminded us, rightly, that the Sunday Mass something positive like the success Sacred Triduum is the most impor- s part of Lenten activities, of a fundraising initiative, or the tant liturgical event in the year and Aparishioners of St Theresa, number of candidates entering the that Good Friday should not become Zondi started with Stations of the catechumenate. We do not usually just the first day of a novena which Cross around the block with the clap for individuals, and Archbishop is not even 100 years old. Father St Anne and Daughters of Tlhagale has said that when in Moss was not against the novena, St Anne’s sodalities leading the church we clap only for Jesus. (No but he felt it could be moved to a prayers on Sunday, 8 March. one seems to have told the Romans, more appropriate time of the year. If Styles Makhoba however, as the Pope is always we are reconciling penitents in Lent, greeted with applause as he moves are reliving the redemptive death of in procession to the altar!) Christ on Good Friday, and are Clapping in time to the music is washing catechumens free of sin on something that came in with guitars Holy Saturday night, does it make St Pius X, Mofolo and drums about fifty years ago. sense to spend the whole of the This is especially characteristic of Easter Octave asking God to have on Ash Wednesday Rest in the hymns of the Neo-Catechumen- mercy on various categories of peace, ical Way which have Spanish and people? Has his mercy not been Israeli rhythms. Unfortunately, this showered upon us already? Fr Joe type of clapping divides people, just In closing, may I request that as they are divided according to people be more civil when writing Fr Joseph Leathem OMI died unex- musical taste. There are certainly on social media? You are entitled to pectedly this month at 84 years old places where it could be toned your opinion, as long as you are following a short hospitalisation down. Perhaps, if we had one or prepared to admit that you could be due to abdominal complications. two really good Njembe drummers, wrong and that another opinion may Fr Joe was born in Belfast, North- we would not need all the sodality be closer to the truth! Be careful of ern Ireland and arrived in South members thumping their cushions assuming that the way things were Africa in 1960 soon after his ordina- and hymnbooks? But I am inclined done in your grandparents’ time is tion. He served several parishes to think of this as a sociological the only way they ever were. Since including Orlando West, Benoni, question more than a liturgical one. Vatican II, our liturgy is closer to and La Rochelle. He was that of the early Church than it was [2] Why are girls serving at the appointed parish priest of St Ther- at any other time in our history. altar? Isn’t this the first step ese, Edenvale in 1988 where he remained until his passing. towards the priesthood? We need more questions He was buried on Friday, Objections to female altar servers about the Liturgy! 20 March. are usually based on outdated With government imposed customs which are being pushed by You are welcome to send Covid-19 restrictions, his funeral many internet users who will not questions directly to Fr Plastow: was limited to clergy and conse- listen to the Church’s teaching. The • PO Box 46876 Glosderry, 7702 crated religious. His three sisters in 1983 Code of Canon Law does not • e-mail Every year, elderly parishioners of St Pius X, Mofolo are collected Canada and their families could not distinguish between male and [email protected] from their homes to celebrate Ash Wednesday together and after attend the funeral due to the travel female when Canon 230 says that • fax 011 402-6406 Mass, a finger lunch is served to them. restrictions. lay people may perform all the Sonto Tshabalala May his soul rest in peace.

April 2020 [email protected] Volume 35 No 1 3 “God is St Cecilia Sodality Letter to family” Gala Dinner the Editor Coronavirus : We need to gratitude to the Trinity. The think out of the box to world was created by the three MC Motlalekgotso attend Mass during persons, acting as a single divine Mphomane takes to the dance floor with guest, this time principle. The Trinity has left its Machabane Sebotsa. mark on all creation.LS238-239. Dear Editor How has the image of the Trinity Mr and Mrs Phakathi been disfigured as fire, water and receive a gift from the Bishops have implemented some sodality’s conductor Busi precautions to counter threats of Drawing by the late wind have now become such Fr Claudio Rossi. Masiya (centre). the corona virus which has left the destructive forces? How have we world in panic. For example, in the s this a strange concept? And contributed to this? Are we Johannesburg Archdiocese parish- yet it is true. It is an expres- ready to repair the damage? ioners now enter churches and bless sion of our faith. Marfam’s For more resources for themselves without blessed water in I family prayer and sharing or to fonts. The Eucharist is to be 2020 theme is “Our world a family of families”. register for a daily email visit received in the hand and we’re now The month of April invites www.marfam.org.za. not permitted to give each other deeper reflection as individuals Call Toni 082 552-1275 for the sign of peace with a handshake or a hug. We await further informa- but especially as families as we information. tion from our bishops now that the celebrate the Holy Week and President has requested that no Easter season. gathering greater than 100 people God, as Trinity is family and Live Lent may take place. every human family, not only as workshop Guests appreciate the settings as they wait to be served. From media reports it appears individuals but as a unit, is an that this virus will be around for a image of God and mirrors the while. The difference with this he St Cecilia sodality of Mr and Mrs Phakathi of relationship of the Trinity. pandemic, when compared with Our Lady of Mount Mt Carmel, who have been St Francis in his Canticle to the previous ones in history, is that for Carmel in Thokoza hosted married for 10 years, presented a Sun, praises God in these words: T the first time we are the most a gala dinner in the Church hall talk that focussed on the theme of ”Most High, omnipotent good informed and the most connected on Friday, 14 February. Valentine’s Day, after the master Lord, to thee be praise and glory, internationally. We are also more The gala dinner was attended of ceremonies, Motlalekgotso technologically-advanced than ever honour and blessing. We praise by guests from neighbouring Mphomane had given a brief before. All this assists and informs you Lord for all your creatures, churches and community-based history of Valentine’s Day and the us on how to deal with and protect for brother sun, sister moon, organisations. In line with relationship between the day and ourselves against the Covid-19 virus brother fire, sister water, mother Valentine’s Day celebrations, the the Catholic Church. going forward. earth and all creation. To you O Renew Africa coordinator, packed hall was decorated in red Sodality chairperson, Thabo For Catholics, not attending Mass Lord do they belong, you created Duncan Hyam facilitated the and white. After welcoming Tefohe, explained the purpose of on our days of obligation and on them and they bear your Sundays is out of the question. Live Lent workshop at St Mother drinks, the guests were ushered the gala dinner was to raise funds likeness.” However, the reality is that we also Teresa, in Crystal Park, Benoni into the hall on a red carpet. to assist unemployed members of Humankind is especially gifted can’t be irresponsible and attend on 29 February. It was an inter- In addition to a three-course the sodality fulfil their financial with the additional power of Masses at our various parishes. active workshop which assisted meal, activities such as a dance obligations to the sodality and to understanding, to love, but also I propose that parishes use parishioners to realise the impor- competition and a quiz saw lucky contribute to the up-keep and technology. Each of us could to hurt and to forgive because of tance of Lent and also to connect couples walk away with gifts. maintenance of the Church. “attend” Mass in our homes using love. Through bearing pain, in a in a deep and meaningful way. Abel Dlamini technology where people can log unique way, we offer honour and Norma Seema on and attend Mass virtually. The compromise would be that we Letter to the Editor would not be able to receive the Eucharist. This would mean that we JUSTICE AND PEACE would have to improvise by receiving a Spiritual Communion for he Archdiocesan News reports that Justice and Peace work at example, until we have the virus diocesan level has virtually collapsed is extremely disturbing. under control. T Ever since Archbishop Willam Patrick Whelan was moved from I know that there’ll be many Johannesburg in the mid-1950s, the diocese has only fitfully been able to Catholics who will think my play a part, both internally and in the wider Johannesburg community, in suggestion to be ludicrous. reducing racism and bringing about social justice. However desperate measures are Open and frank discussion of our failures, and our positive contributions, called for in desperate times. God is has been necessary for decades. It becomes even more essential as the all knowing and understanding and climate in which we live – in every sense of the word – deteriorates. would, I believe, understand that The imminent arrival of COVID-19 in South Africa, for which we have had these measures are necessary. some time to prepare our people both not to panic and to behave I hope the bishops will consider responsibly as individuals and in local communities, brings new work for my suggestion or at least ‘think out justice and peace activists. of the box’ during these trying times Is it not appropriate for representatives of active diocesan J&P groups to when they provide guidance to us. call some kind of meeting to discuss holding actions regarding COVID-19, Manny de Freitas including material to distribute to all parishes and organisations, and more generally, ensure lay participation in discussions with donors such as Note: Radio Veritas broadcasts Misereor? Mass weekdays at 12:30 – Editor Paul Goller

4 Volume 5 No 1 [email protected] April 2020 CELEBRATION OF WOMEN Women's World Day of Prayer was held at the Cathedral on Saturday, 7 March.

Women discussing what the theme “Rise, take your mat and walk” means to them.

Procession of the Word by women of various backgrounds and ages.

Love, peace and reconciliation were the three pillars that were strongly spoken of.

Above: Event coordinator, Mahadi Buthelezi (left) with MC of the day, Busisiwe Makhubu deep in prayer.

Women of various faiths sing from the same hymn. Women from Zimbabwe rejoicing in spite of the Right: Angela Kinini difficulties they Balekane Leboa leading encounter in a foreign one of the prayers. country.

Pics by Lerato Mohone International Women's Day celebration Voices of Faith, Radio Veritas and SACBC Migrants and Refugees Office organised a celebration of International Women's Day on Sunday, 8 March at the Cathedral.

Emma Zemura, Michelle Nkamankeng and Neesha Nkamankeng.

Above: Catholic women who share a passion of the Sacrament of Matrimony. Sr Letta Mosue with Dipuo Matjila.

Inset left: A lady consoles a rape sur- vivor whose traumatic experience was triggered as a poem on sexual assault was recited.

Girl power group calls for end to the rape.

Candles were lit in honour of all Catholic religious women and lay faithful shared life experiences. They the women, young and old, we are, from left: Sheila Pires, Lolo Nkamankeng (Mrs Africa Universal) have lost at the hands of men. Sr Nkhensani Shibambu, Sibongile Tshabalala, Sr Gugu Mbanjwa and Fikile Motsa. Lerato Mohone April 2020 [email protected] Volume 35 No 1 5 he Church has a long and St Hubert’s, Alexandra leaders during the state of rich history, including a emergency. Tmajor role it played The weekly regular meetings during apartheid years. celebrates 100 years of the Alexandra Ministers It was established in 1919, but Fraternal, which were held in the in 1972, the Church was forced parish community hall, played an to relinquish its property and the In 1989, the then-apartheid Joseph Gerard Home for the the struggle and the clergy of all essential role in the struggle. bishop at that time took the pay- regime gave the Church back the Aged, Kholofelo Ya Josefa Com- churches in the area, were held The final peace accord out under pressure, which was property which had burned out munity Care Centre and a daycare in the presbytery in secret. between the ANC, other political given to the then-Catholic buildings, including the run- centre. The war was sparked by the bodies and the IFP, was also Diocese of Johannesburg. The down old boarding school. The From 1919 until the present tear-gassing of mourners by signed there. entire property was expropriated old convent was rebuilt and day, the Church has not only apartheid police after the funeral The first democratic elections and all that was left to the became the Sacred Heart Home served Catholics, but anyone in of Michael Diradingwe when his in 1994 took place at St Hubert’s Church was the presbytery. for children in need. The upstairs Alexandra, in various ways to comrades went on a rampage as Mission and the buildings were But, already during the 1960s, convent was occupied by the better their lives and knowledge. a way of demonstrating their used as polling booths as well as a service road was deliberately Companions of St Angela. The During the six-day war in frustration against the brutal registration point. made into part of 1st Avenue, old Holy Cross boarding school February 1986, most of the killings of black South Africans Alexandra to divide the priests’ was transformed. It now houses meetings between the leaders of and the detention of their senior house, because they were white The message was and refused to move from the welcomed by both area. men and women.

Son of the parish, Fr Thabo Mothiba OMI.

Oblates provincial Fr Neil Frank.

Bishop Duncan Tsoke, Archbishop Buti Tlhagale Omi and Bishop emeritus, Zithulele Mvemve.

A lady recites the Rosary before Mass starts. Young people of the parish entertain the guests with song and dance. Parish priest, Fr Ronald Cairns proudly displays the parish’s 100th year certificate.

Bishop Zithulele Mvemve writes his congratulatory message.

Frs Martin Badenhorst OP and Ben Mahangu OMI.

Bishop Duncan Tsoke, Archbishop Buti Tlhagale OMI and Fr Ronald Cairns with some of the ladies of the parish.

Bishop Duncan Tsoke and Sr Nkhensani Shibambu have a conversation before lunch. One of the oldest members of Young and old engrossed in the programme. the parish, Florence Zungu enjoy- Missionary Sisters of Charity were also in attendance. By Lerato Mohone ing the celebrations. Pics by Sheldon Reddiar 6 Volume 5 No 1 [email protected] April 2020 Continued from page 1. Young men came in their numbers.

Calling for safer communities. The message was loudly projected that women and child abuse Tumi Mokoena, Lwazi Ntutha and Simphiwe Maseko say: will not be tolerated. “Stop the violence”.

The message was welcomed by both Right: Car spinners and bikers drew men and women. attention and crowds. Donning stop the violence T-shirts, they also said they are against violence.

Brother Wilbroad Mulenga OP in a cream white habit and the “drifters” in one accord on fighting the scourge of violence on women and children.

psychological abuse, often Counter Trafficking coupled with physical abuse and deprivation, there is little a in Persons trafficked person can do to rescue themselves. Trafficking is the new slavery. It is an extremely profitable crime and hard to detect. In South Africa many young people are recruited in poor rural A group of men marching to stop gender- Pics by Lerato Mohone communities with promises of a based violence in Kwa-Thema. job or education and then put to work in the sex trade or as unpaid domestic or agricultural workers. 0800 222 777 is the national hotline South Africa has legislation in place making trafficking illegal and has an anti-trafficking pro- gramme, Tsireledzani. The Counter Trafficking In-Persons desk at the Southern From left: Ruth Busschau, Marian Barenbrug and Juliet Badry Awad at African Catholic Bishops’ the Church of the Resurrection, Bryanston. On Ruth’s wrists you can see Conference provided the poster, the symbolic fetters. pamphlets and St Bakhita prayer efore Mass on the feast arity with trafficked persons. cards. To find out more about of St Bakhita, Saturday With their hands tied by lack of how you can help a suspected 8 February, the Justice documentation; not knowing the victim, call 012 323 6458, the B hotline or visit and Peace group distributed community in which they find pamphlet to raise awareness themselves, not even the https://sacbc.org.za/counter- about human trafficking. They language in many cases; no trafficking-in-persons-ctip/ also distributed mini manacles to access to money nor home; and Judy Stockill be worn as a small act of solid- continuing uncertainty and other

April 2020 [email protected] Volume 35 No 1 7 It is imperative, says Prof Decolonising Church and Society Sacco, in the context of post- Theology student seeks financial assistance colonial and post-apartheid South ride Bontle Makgato (24) from Her lecturers informed her she Africa, that we interrogate white POrlando West, , a had passed all modules and should privilege. Catholic student at St Augustine be going into her final BTh year. Ask yourself ‘How do I College of South Africa for two She only has six modules this decolonise my white mind?’ Can years, is supposed to enter her year to pass and obtain her degree, our faith help? The Church cannot third and final year to obtain her and then plans to dedicate next be silent. degree. year to studying for her honours. “Challenging Religious and However, she is currently faces “I chose theology because I Spiritual Complacency” was the financial difficulties which “are a wanted to know and be close to topic that theologian Dr Nontando huge hinderance as I am so close God and to understand why there Hadebe to graduating. is so much human suffering and so addressed in her paper on “I seek any form of financial little of human flourishing. decolonisation, read on her behalf assistance from as little as R400, "Thus far, it has been a delightful to raise R12 400, the exact journey. I want to help young ones From left: Prof Terry Sacco, Martin Connell, Tebogo Moroe-Maphosa and Fabian by Fabian Oliver of St Augustine. amount needed to pay to register and help create a positive world for Oliver at the Dominican Day at Koinonia. Dr Nontando offered possible for 2020. them. My goal is to improve the reasons why, after the “I am a hard-working student quality of human life,” she said. olonisation is not unique of colonialism and apartheid #FeesMustFall campaign which to Southern Africa. So said which still today shape South and take pride in all that I do. It To assist, please contact: called for the decolonisation of would devastate me to have to Administration: Thulani Dube – Fr Peter-John Pearson of African society. C university education, rejecting the wait for the next academic [email protected] or the Catholic Parliamentary Liaison Speakers Prof Terry Sacco inherited colonial, Eurocentric semester. My academic results for Theology Director: Judith Coyle – Office speaking on “What really and Tebogo Moroe-Maphosa of curriculum and knowledge 2019 have been withheld as I [email protected] or matters? Re-aligning with the St Augustine College, the because it does not ‘advance the failed to pay my outstanding Finance: Jean Kirby – finance@ Mission of Jesus”. He drew on the Catholic university of South interests of Africans …’ balance,” she said. staugustine.ac.za work of civil rights activist and Africa in Victory Park, spoke on The practice of respecting theologian, Ruby Sales and the “Challenging Privilege”. differences is informed by the Litany of Blessed Benedict Daswa - experience of the #blacklives Together they led the assembly commitment to this principle: matter movement in the United in the opening prayer and then “Nothing about us without us.” Martyr of Jesus Christ States to make the point that there each told their personal story, a “Is there a narrative based on LEADER ALL is a world-wide need for healing contrast in privilege. human dignity, justice, equality, Lord have mercy on us Lord have mercy on us justice. Terry experienced a life of critique of capitalism/elitism that At its very least, the call for white privilege. Tebogo, although brings a new vision for the Christ have mercy on us Christ have mercy on us decolonisation is a rage against born in 1994, had a life oppressed common good? What are our Lord have mercy on us Christ have mercy on us attitudinal, institutional and by ‘institutionalised’ racism. His dreams for a better South Africa God the Father of Heaven have mercy on us spiritual indifference to the pain of language and culture were for all or are we echoing negative God the Son, Redeemer of the World have mercy on us the colonised. The Church should deemed to be ‘not good enough’. sentiments that keep us moving in be responding with a supportive A talented musician, he was circles of blame with no God the Holy Spirit have mercy on us spirituality, he said, or stand lauded for singing in German, constructive way out and a Holy Trinity one God have mercy on us accused of indifference. while his own language was spirituality that is bankrupt of new Holy Mary, Mother of God pray for us Fr Peter-John Pearson, was the considered ‘foreign’. He was visions and dreams?’ she asks. Holy Mary, Queen Assumed into Heaven pray for us closing speaker at the annual applauded for playing the organ All the speakers agreed that a Dominican day where about 70 in an NG church even though in new society is possible. There are Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Mother of God pray for us Dominican Sisters, Associates and ‘his church’ they had no such activists working for such change. Blessed Tshimangadzo Samuel Benedict pray for us friends wrestled with the legacies thing. Judy Stockill Daswa Martyr of Jesus, who thwarted false worship pray for us Martyr of Jesus, who rebuked superstition pray for us Martyr of Jesus, who forgave his murderers pray for us Martyr of Jesus who stood against the pray for us injustice of mobs Martyr of Jesus, who conquered cruelty and pray for us violence Compassionate friend of the poor pray for us Committed lay minister of the Church pray for us Zealous Catechist of the Catholic faith, pray for us Dedicated and faithful husband in a blessed pray for us marriage Loving father and steadfast family man pray for us Diligent cultivator of fruit and grain pray for us Inspiring and trusted community worker pray for us Coherent educator of the youth pray for us Exemplary coach of young people in sports pray for us Caring and disciplined school principal pray for us Consoler of the sick pray for us Comforter of young people in distress pray for us Bastion of hope and joy for the youth pray for us Powerful defender of the diabolically pray for us afflicted Martyr of Jesus, victorious over witchcraft pray for us Martyr of Jesus, who was a heroic witness to pray for us the Gospel Martyr of Jesus who trusted in Divine pray for us Providence Martyr of Jesus, who was a true peace maker pray for us Lamb of God, You take away the sins Spare us O Lord. of the world Lamb of God, You take away the sins Graciously hear us, O of the world Lord Lamb of God, You take away the sins Christ, graciously hear us. of the world Pray for us, O Blessed Benedict Daswa That we may be worthy of the promises of Christ

8 Volume 5 No 1 [email protected] April 2020 Small Farm’s academic Mass The parish of St Francis Xavier, Small Farms had its academic Mass on Sunday, 16 February. Mass was led by parish priest Domitilla and Danny Hyams Fr Phuti Makgabo. Mphonyana Mohapi Soon much-needed building renovations and upgrades to commence at Little Eden society

ith the beatification almost two years, explained that process of Domitilla some of the buildings at the home Wand Danny Hyams, were erected almost 50 years ago founders of Little Eden, under- and at that time, these structures way, Little Eden chief executive were suitable for accommodating Xelda Rohrbeck, is happy to a smaller number of residents announce that the much-needed who were much younger back in major renovations to the society the 70s. Almost 50 years later, the homes are due to commence in residents are older and the Catholic schools Gala early April with an estimated majority in wheelchairs (with the construction duration of 13 oldest resident celebrating his oly Rosary High School A th months. The primary objective is 70 birthday in May) and there- Hand B swimming teams to reconfigure and upgrade the fore their changing needs, protec- both won at the annual Catholic facilities for the benefit of the tion and comfort have become a Schools’ Gala. The girls swam changing needs of the residents pressing priority which the man- their very best and reaped great and long-term sustainability of agement team together with the rewards of a double win in 2020. the Little Society, which has been board had to seriously consider. This is the 16th time that the blessed with grant funding from The renovations will commence Holy Rosary A team has won an overseas donor specifically, simultaneously at both the Little this prestigious event. and only for, these upgrades. Eden, Domitilla and Danny Pictured are the A and B Whilst the society is incredibly Hyams Home in Edenvale and at swimming teams with the tro- grateful for this opportunity, it the Elvira Rota Village in Baps- phy and Rosa Calaca from the would, nevertheless, like to fontein and will see the ratio of Catholic Schools Office highlight and emphasise to the residents accommodated between handing over the trophy to A community that the continued the two homes reconfigured. The team captain Jessica Grobler. Kenda Knowles St Teresa’s celebrates financial support towards daily upgrades and renovations will operational costs in providing create a more spacious environ- Valentine’s Day holistic care for children and ment for residents and will Leadership workshop St. Teresa’s junior school in adults remains imperative and include a medical and frail care Craighall Park was awash in essential. Without such continued facility at the Edenvale home. shades of pink, red and white to celebrate St Valentine’s Day on support, the society would simply Within this project, the over- Friday 14 February. not exist. riding priority remains the protec- Xelda said: “The current tough tion of the most vulnerable, and and uncertain economic climate all interventions and improve- has a direct impact on the society ments undertaken will be under- and the income received by the pinned and guided by the Little US continues to decrease which Eden Protection of Children and puts immense pressure on the Vulnerable Adults Policy. insufficient financial resources For more information on the we have. The continued support renovation project, or interest in from our long-standing supporters making a financial donation, or a and local community, in the form donation in kind towards this On 15 February, Odilon Molapo, Sr Thandi Moyo and Tshepo Vila- of financial, in-kind, and prayers, project, please contact: kazi, facilitated a leadership workshop at St Mother Teresa, Crystal is what enables us to keep our Xelda Rohrbeck on 011 609-7246 Park, Benoni. doors open and provide the level or email [email protected] Insights were shared on how leaders should carry out their duties of care our residents deserve.” For more information related to in the church and what it is expected of them. Norma Seema Xelda, who has been in the the Society visit driving seat of the society for www.littleeden.org.za

April 2020 [email protected] Volume 35 No 1 9 Young people and their priest, Fr Uzo Ohanele. he 14 February was indeed Youth of Bosmont a special day for the youth Tof both St Joseph the and celebrate love Worker, Bosmont and St Andrew’s, . Both parishes, under the pastoral care of Fr Uzo Ohanele, cmf celebrated the feast of St Valentine together like never before. Activities began with the sacra- ment of reconciliation and cele- South Hills’ gallery walk bration of Mass. In his homily, Fr Uzo gave a brief history of A Gallery Walk 2020 was held at Our St Valentine and urged all to therein. After Mass the youth had and to work hard to attain their Lady of Fatima, South Hills. The aim always celebrate the day in the their dinner and were encouraged goals. was to showcase the various sodali- true spirit of love and not lust. He with a motivational talk on career Other events included a movie, ties and ministries that are available said for Christians, love is life- building. games, sharing of jokes and much in the parish to encourage more giving while lusting gives sick- Speaker Keenan Countriers, a more. The spiritually-fulfilling parishioners to get involved in. youth member and parish pastoral and fun day ended with an It was a huge success with the nesses. In conclusion, he asked Society of St Vincent de Paul win- the youth to always reflect on council chairperson of Bosmont, exchange of gifts. The day can be ning the best presentation. St Paul’s first letter to the Corin- emphasised the need for youth to well described by the triple “F3” Mercia Hassiem thians, chapter 13 and to try living focus on choosing what they want – Fellowship, Food and Fun. the qualities of the Christian love to do in the future early in life Thembelihle Ndaba

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welcome new members The investiture the new Grand Knight Ebo Quagraine of CL2 and his newly-elected office for CL2 took place on Saturday, 15 February at the Maronite Church in Mulbarton. Grand Knight Ebo replaces Grand Knight Garry Michael Williams who has served CL2 for four years. Mass was celebrated by Fr Juan Yamin and Fr Sylvester. On 22 February, the Children of Mary of St Anthony Pucci, Duduza wel- Alexis Callea Grand Knight Ebo Quagraine and comed new members into the Sodality. Fr George Okwii M.Afr led the Mass. Fr Juan Yamin. Thobile Ndimande Brescia House School shavathon Brescia House held its annual shave their heads are therefore Cansa Shavathon on Friday, showing solidarity and support for 13 March. The Shavathon is an those suffering from this illness. event where Brescia House School It takes a tremendous amount of community publicly show their courage to deliberately have one’s support for pupils, parents and hair cut exceptionally short or staff who are dealing with cancer shaved off. If it was easy we would either personally or with a close have far more people volunteer to family member or friend. Many do it. The school also used the people who undergo Shavathon as a time to quietly chemotherapy treatment for this remember loved ones who have illness lose their hair. People who died from this illness.

10 Volume 5 No 1 [email protected] April 2020 Our Lady of Lourdes, We celebrate welcomes Fr Paul Beukes OMI with our Priests and Deacons

The following priests and deacons celebrate their birthdays and anniversaries of their ordination. The event was well attended. Our Auxiliary Bishop, Duncan Tsoke also celebrates his birthday in April… Daveyton’s Pray for all of them! Lenten day of Ordinations Fr Matthew Opiyo during Fr Thomas Devoy 06-04-69 his welcome remarks. Prayer before the meal. Fr Thabo Mothiba 11-04-15 reconciliation Fr Tony Daniels 19-04-97 Fr Benen Fahy 24-04-60 r Paul Beukes was wel- aveyton parishioners came back God in our families that we Fr Gabriel Kwedho 28-04-12 comed to the Our Lady of together in St Lambert have chased away with our Fr Sean Murphy 29-04-73 Lourdes, Rivonia parish for a Lenten day of current lifestyles that is more F Fr Tlaile Lingoane 11-04-15 D with a lunch. Reconciliation on 14 March. The individualistic than a unit. Rev Gregory Garnie 02-04-05 According to historical records, parishioners started the day with Families no longer pray together Rev David Lavers 27-04-85 the parish was last graced with an the Rosary. Parish priest, Fr Mat- as everyone is on their phone or Rev Isaac Thomas 27-04-85 Oblates of Mary Immaculate thew Opiyo, IMC officially opened doing their own thing. This Rev Douglas Boake 30-04-11 priest, Fr Adam, from 1972-1987. with a prayer and introduced the behaviour has also spilt over in to Rev Robert Bothma 30-04-11 The parish took the opportunity theme for the day which was “Be our churches as there is no longer Rev William Davies 30-04-11 to thank God for his life of selfless still and know that I am God”. unity, but division with “Every- Rev Victor Ho 30-04-11 service and sacrifice to the Arch- Fr Paul Beukes Rev Ronald Peters 30-04-11 Fr Matthew welcomed Bishop one for himself and God for diocese of Johannesburg as Vicar Rev Abednigo Thokoane 30-04-11 Duncan Tsoke, and Sr Katleho us all”. General and now as the newly- parish finance committee and Khang SNJM who were both He gave a list of things “to do” appointed parish priest. the parish family said they Birthdays in April facilitators for the day. and “don’t do” to build the Fr Paul was thanked for his were pleased and receptive to further spiritual growth and The first session was based on Church of God: energetic inspiration and encour- 1st Fr Phuti Makgabo guidance. “God being the Centre of our • Don’t compare priests; agement to many. Rev John Rahme Lives and the importance of • Don’t sweat the small stuff; The parish pastoral council, Beryl Mohr – PPC Chairlady 4th Fr Mareko Marciniak Prayer”. Sr Khang highlighted that • Do avoid gossip and making 6th Rev Israel Maoyi Lent is a time for personal reflec- assumptions; 11th Fr David Evans tion, and is an opportunity to be in • Do control your tongue which 14th Rev Kevin Fenn conversation with God and to live has the capacity destroy or 15th Fr Brian Connolly a prayerful life through actions. build; Bishop Duncan Tsoke She emphasised that our actions • Do know each other as Fr Uzochukwu Ohanele should show every day that we are Christians; 22nd Fr Samuel Gitonga Christians and not only on • Do pray for the Church and its 23rd Fr Jorge Guerra Sundays, thus making prayer a leaders; 24th Fr Nobert Munekani daily commitment, even beyond • Do contribute towards the 25th Rev Antony Bishop the season of Lent. Church with gifts and 26th Fr David Barnard In the second session, Bishop talents; and 29th Fr Joseph Leathem Duncan Tsoke said that Lent is not • Do listen and communicate 30th Fr Vincent Hoang only about giving up things or with each other. habits that we know after Easter The sacrament of confession The Redemptorist priests with parishioners, mostly Catholic Women’s League members. Sunday we will go back to, but was administered to the faithful rather a deeper conversion of the followed by Mass celebrated by Redemptorist priests visit Dube heart, and letting go of all things Bishop Tsoke concelebrated by hree Redemptorist priests The last day was celebrated with AD news that hinder us being closer to God. Fr Matthew Opiyo. (dedicated to missionary work, a candle light theme, a symbol of Published by the Catholic Archdiocese The Bishop went on to high- Vincent Mashifane founded by Alphonsus Liguori enlightenment. 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Archdiocesan executive committee members of the Catholic Duncan Hyam is pictured (middle back row) with the congregation after Women’s Association sodality, from left: Rhainy Msipha (Vice the workshop. To his left is Parish Pastoral Council chairperson, Michael President) from St Anthony Pucci, Duduza; Thoko Mthembu Maphanga. (additional member) St Gabriel, Carletonville; Granny Maga- Workshop for gula (additional member) Seven Holy Founders, Ratanda; Julia Magubane (President) St Joseph’s, Katlehong; Tina Small Christian Communities Rakitla (secretary) St Martin, Daveyton; Veronica Mbola (trea- surer) St Joseph’s, Katlehong; and Ellen Mogale (additional enew Africa, under the and mutual support. The concept member) from St Paul, Tsakane. Sodality members line up for food. auspices of the Evangeli- of the SCC, faith-sharing and the sation department, hosted guidelines were also explored. R The Vice President, Rhainy a workshop for Small Christian In attendance were leaders of Communities (SCCs) at Holy the six sections of the outstation, Msipha wrapped up proceed- Trinity, Kwanele in Katlehong on leaders of the sodalities, parish ings after expressing a vote of Saturday, 29 February. pastoral councils, parish finance thanks, urging members to The workshop, in its first phase, councils and project commit- keep on praying for the growth focussed on the Lenten pro- tee members. of the sodality. gramme while the second, which The chairperson of the parish Abel Dlamini will be held after the Easter week- pastoral council, Michael end, will focus on the subject: Maphanga said, with delight, “Why Catholic?” The Archdiocese Members of the sodality enjoy that the workshop would truly coordinator of Renew Africa, meals after a day-long meeting. Duncan Hyam, facilitated the enhance the SCCs’quest for he Catholic Women’s workshop. spiritual growth, adding that The newly-established SCCs they were looking forward to Association of the learnt about the five elements of a the next phase of the TArchdiocese of Johan- dynamic group, which are prayer, workshop. nesburg held its annual general learning, faith sharing, mission Abel Dlamini meeting at St Joseph’s, Katle- hong on Saturday, 22 February. The parish priest, Fr Elijah Otu MSP welcomed members of the sodality which is made up of 14 parishes and has 300 members. In her opening address, President of the sodality, Julia Farther Arwin Tauro of Benoni, Archbishop of Johannesburg, Rev. Buti Thlagale OMI, Magubane, acknowledged Rev. Charles Serrao (Carmelite Provincial Superior) and Father Mari Joseph of Good- members of the sodality who wood Cape Town. are 70 years and above, saying Carmel Retreat that it was through prayers and Centre inaugurated evangelisation that the sodality could see more congregants he new Retreat Centre, a dream of the Carmelite Friars of Our Lady of TMount Carmel in Benoni, Gauteng, was opened amidst great celebra- joining the sodality. tions on 21 February. They had come to discuss the Archbishop Buti Tlhagale OMI was the main celebrant at a Mass con- year plan and the new pastoral celebrated by Rev Fr Charles Serrao (Carmelite Provincial Superior), all six South African based Carmelite friars, invited and visiting priests and Daughters projects and to line up the deacons from local parishes. of St Anne year’s activities for the project. The church was packed with Carmelite nuns, architect, benefactors, Reports of the treasurer, contractors, donors, fund-raisers, and parishioners who participated enthu- Sodality Veronica Mbola and the siastically in the Eucharist, followed by a dinner. pastoral project representative, Fr Charles OCD gave a brief history of how the project developed over opening Mass the years and Fr Arvin Tauro OCD, Superior, welcomed the guests and Makgotso Tlake of St Joseph’s, thanked all those involved. The centre is now open for religious, priests and he opening Mass of the Katlehong, were delivered to lay people for retreats. Sanet Karam TDaughters of St Anne was the membership. celebrated on 8 February at On the other hand, the St Teresa, Rosebank. Arch- sodality listed a host of themes bishop Buti Tlhagale was the they would be tackling this main celebrant with the year. They include: family and Archdiocesan spiritual advisor, HEAVEN IS A REALITY health; challenges facing the Fr Nkosinathi Nkabinde and Reg. No 2003/047906/23 his team of deanery spiritual family, family – the place of love and forgiveness and the No Holiness, No Heaven advisors namely: Fr Abel Maluleka, Fr Kgo- element of evangelisation. Isabela Adima and Kedibone Mabaso motso Sebopela, Fr Boshom Parishes represented at the Mpetsheni. Both Fr Thabo annual general meeting were: We deal in wholesale & retail of: responsibility they carry to share Bibles, Rosaries, Crucifix, Medals, Hymns, Motshegwa and Fr Nqobile it with others and never to keep St Paul, Tsakane; St Joseph’s, Statues, Etc. Mzolo later joined the it among themselves is Katlehong; St Martin’s, Davey- celebration. enormous,” he said. ton, St Anthony Pucci, COMPARE OUR PRICES! The Archbishop spoke about All deanery representatives Duduza; St Gabriel, Carleton- the virtue of being a woman and came forward and were given a BRANCH BRANCH ville; Seven Holy Founders, Albertina Sisulu 15 Twist Street the influence they had the growth candle blessed by Archbishop Ratanda; St Peregrine, Alra 10th Street Cnr De Villiers Street of the sodality, the Church, Buti as a symbol to continue to Bezuidenhout Valley Drill Hall (Opposite MTN Garage) family and society. be the light that shines and Park; Sacred Heart, Katlehong, Johannesburg Johannesburg CBD “The enormous amount of spreads in their deaneries. St Mary’s, Kagiso 1; and Our goodness within women, the Nkgopeleng Nkosi Lady of Peace, Kagiso 2. Tel 011 338-5077 WhatsApp Number +27 78 919 1515

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