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New church 3 for Dube 8 The 6 cost of confession Gr 11 Masses ADAD Telephone (011) 402 6400 • www.catholicjhb.org.za JULY 2015 Damazio Ngoma's brother greets Archbishop Buti while fellow family members, priests and Neil Mitchell look on. Pic by Tim Bernard. See page 5. “Let this ministry bring What monsters can do this? you joy in serving others” BEFORE AFTER During a unique occasion, the Archbishop ordained two Dominican priests and a deacon – Archbishop Buti n Saturday, 13 June, sented with Shona, Ndebele, driven by their wants. Archbishop Buti Sesotho and Chewa songs. About In closing, he stressed that holy OTlhagale OMI ordained 80 priests were in attendance, orders perfect the spiritual sacri- Damazio Ngoma OP and Mike with religious from various con- fice of the faithful. Mwale OP to the priesthood. gregations. Also present were The Archbishop said Our Neil Mitchell OP was also over 600 laity. Lady’s wish is that all her ordained to the Diaconate at the In his homily, Archbishop Buti children strive to live without sin, joint ordination which took place said every time a priest teaches, and become always faithful to at the Cathedral. or offers a service, he does that in Christ. He encouraged the newly- In opening, Fr Sikhosiphi the name of Christ. He encour- ordained to promote the venera- Mgoza OP, the Regional aged the newly-ordained to be tion of Our Lady through the Superior welcomed all to the grounded in the word of God and Rosary, and concluded by saying: celebration and humbly request- in the teachings of the church. He “Our Lady is the short-cut lane to ed Archbishop Buti Tlhagale, the said that without a life of prayer, Christ.” principal celebrant, for his ser- they would starve spiritually. The Bishop Peter Holiday of vice in raising the brothers to the Archbishop encouraged the Kroonstad was also present. After orders that they were requesting. ordained to serve with utmost mass all gathered at the Cathedral Thieves broke into St Theresa, Zondi on 15 June and not only looted the place, Three choirs led the liturgy. humility, and to empty them- hall for a meal. but also removed the statue of Our Lady. Different cultures were repre- selves like Christ by being less Lebo WA Majahe

whether we can call ourselves • Would you like to see more “My command is this ...” “Christian” – one whose chief We want regular columns and, if so, on command from God is to love. what topics? The key speaker, Fr Godwin your opinion • Should there be more or fewer Garuba MSP spoke on different adverts and notices? kinds of love and challenged the The team at ADNews would like • Is the quality of the paper and youth and young adults to strive to get the opinion of our readers print up to standard? for Agape love - the love of God to see where we can improve. • Would you like a digital copy that does not discriminate; it It would be appreciated if to be sent to you every month? embraces all and entails sacrifice. readers could please answer the • Would you be interested in It was our sincere desire to see following questions: news about neighbouring the youth breaking these barriers • Do you read ADNews? dioceses? under one roof. Our prayer was • Would you pay for it? • Does your parish priest advise that young people across the • Do you read the regular you from the pulpit that it is available on the first Sunday of Archdiocese will gather in the columns: Ways into Prayer by the month? name of “one Lord, one faith, one Frances Correia, Fr Thomas A group of participants at the AJCYC Plastow’s Liturgy questions Your feedback would be much , one God and Father of appreciated. “Don’t worry about anything; chosen theme being, “My all” (Eph 4:5-6). Praise God, for and Brother Chalmers’ Word of God? Please indicate which Please email your responses to instead, pray about everything” Command is this” (John 15:12), He heard us! His Spirit was with one. [email protected]. (Phil 4:6). These words ring true we wanted to remind the youth of us, inspired us, guided and united in our hearts after our very our foremost calling as Christians us. There was joy, laughter, successful Archdiocese Catholic to love another as Jesus has loved participation and support. We all Youth Conference aka AJCYC on us. We certainly face division departed with hearts uplifted, The Family Life Department Saturday, June 13 at Our Lady of issues in our diocese on levels of eager to unite again. the Wayside, Maryvale. race, culture, class and even It is our aim to make AJCYC an wishes all grandparents a Hosting an event such as this nationality. Is this not a reason for annual gathering for the Catholic Happy Grandparents Day on for the first time had us rather concern when we consider the youth of the Archdiocese. 26 July. May your day be anxious and taught us many fact that we call ourselves #AJCYC #JhbADYouth filled with love, happiness things, but God’s mercy and “Catholic” aka all-embracing? #YoungandCatholic and many blessings. grace always wins! With our Yet, the greater concern remains Youth Department

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July 2015 [email protected] Volume 30 No 3 1 CONFIRMATIONS ’s Intentions for July General. That political responsibility may be lived at all levels as a high form of charity. Missionary. That, amid social inequalities, Latin American Christians may bear witness to love for the poor and contribute to a more fraternal society.

CONFIRMATIONS … Robertsham His Grace, Archbishop Buti Tlhagale will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to young people of the following Fr Duncan Tsoke Above: Fr Duncan and confirmands. parishes in July. Pray for them. and confirmands Sun 19 July 09:00 Bl Isidore Bakanja Protea Glen Left: Fr Ignatius Fidgeon onfirmations were held at Don Bosco, Robertsham Sun 26 July 08:30 Sacred Heart Katlehong blesses the Vicar General. Fri 31 July 18:00 St Anne Belgravia Con May 23. Mass was celebrated by Fr Duncan Fr Duncan Tsoke Tsoke, Vicar General of the Archdiocese assisted by anoints a candi- Fr Eugene Hennessy and deacons Victor Ho and Mike … Krugersdorp date with the oil of Patronal Feasts in July Nolan from Robertsham. Fr Duncan Tsoke, the Vicar Chrism. rd Frs John Thompson and Eugene Hennessey, deacons 3 St Thomas, (1965) General, administered the sacra- 6th St , Riverlea (1974) Lavers, Nolan and Victor Ho, the ment of confirmation to young 11th St Benedict, Mafatsana, Sebokeng, (1988) chairperson and members of the Parish Pastoral Council 16th Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Thokoza (1958) people of Our Lady of the Holy and parishioners extend their blessings and good wishes 25th St James, Magaliesburg, (1933) Rosary, Krugersdorp on 16 May. to the Confirmands and their families. Special thanks to 26th St Anne, Belgravia (1906) Ten candidates, who went Eddie Garrido, confirmation catechist, for his dedication st 31 St Ignatius of Loyola, Jesuits through the Rite of Christian and service in passing on the faith. Initiation program were also Pics by Mark Kisogloo confirmed. Lebo WA Majahe Catholic Women’s League SPRING FETE Chancery Community Notice Board Sunday 6 September 011 402-6400 Saturday 29 July 9am - 1pm 9 am – 4 pm For all departments NGOME YOUTH PILGRIMAGE Saturday 1 August 11:00-15:00 CHRIST THE KING, ORLANDO EAST LAY LEADERS CONFERENCE Christian Morality De La Salle Holy Cross College 18-19 JULY Road No 3, Victory Park Saturday 4 July 11:00-15:00 Church of Resurrection, Bryanston Training for catechists & all faithful CWL office Gail 011 618-1533/5 Christian Morality Young people are invited to a PPCs, PFCs, sodailities, Cathedral Place night vigil of prayer committees and youth are invited. Book with catechetics department Co-convener Ann Scott Training for catechists & all faithful about all issues affecting the Youth All are welcome. 083 449-7914 Cathedral Place Contact Dudu 073 277 4449, Hloni Hosted by North Deanery Book with catechetics department Saturday 8 August 09:30-12:30 062 346 4694, Hlohlo 061 183 5911 Family Life Theme Motshedisi 076 6342198 Community Masses Deanery Catechetical Tuesday 7 July at 19:30 Committed to the elderly FAMILY of GOD COMMUNITY Co-ordinators meeting Saturday 18 July 14:00-17:00 Deaf Community Cathedral Place For more www.marfam.org.za/blog Life in the Spirit seminar 2nd Sunday of each month refresher or for first timers Contemplative Outreach St Charles, Victory Park. St Martin de Porres, Orlando West ‘LIVING NEW LIFE IN PRH WORKSHOPS Enquiries: Heather 011 782-8094 Contact Deborah Mothopeng THE SPIRIT SEMINAR’ 8-10 August, Observatory or 082-450-1912 082 454-4732 Closing Mass Learning How to Give Help Verena Kennerknecht St. Charles’, Victory Park Saturday 18 July 12:00-16:00 Francophone Community at 11:15 011 648-3456 /072-375-9053 Jenny Cameron 083-467-6318; THE BOOK OF LEVITICUS on 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month 011 792-7665; Heather Withers “Purity and impurity after a death ... Our Lady of Lourdes, 011 431-0849; 083-458-1008 Then what? Day of Atonement” Every Sunday 10:00 at Saturday 22 August Scripture in its Jewish context. Our Lady of Lourdes, City Deep Saturday 11 July 13:00 Creativity & formation day Holy Family College, Catholic Francophone Community 40 Oxford Road. Chaplain Fr Blaise Mambu for all catechists APC General Meeting Bring Bibles and packed lunch. 076-211-5232 Cathedral Hall Bernadette Chellew, 082-760-0809 Could you not spend or e-mail [email protected] Nigerian Community at 11:30 an hour with me? All PPC chairpersons on 2nd Sunday of each month Benoni CWL required to attend. Wednesday 22 July 10:00 at Cathedral of Christ the King Holy Hour 15:00 -16:00 Every Saturday Meets monthly at Carmel Convent. It's an open meeting. Chief Sylvester 083-727-6401 Morning of recollection Sung Chaplet of The Divine Mercy Morning Group at 09:30, Enquiries: for diocesan clergy 1st Wednesday of the month Ethiopian & Eritrean Department of Evangelisation at Mazenod Centre. Assumption Convent Chapel Evening Group at 19:00, Community in Amharic at 12:30 Pandora Rd, Malvern. 3rd Thursday of the month Pray for our priests and deacons rd Enquiries 074-193-0449 Saturdays 11 & 18 July 11:00-15:00 on 3 Sunday of each month at Contact: Bernice 083-321-2439 St , or Freda 082-811-3410 RCIA Are you called to be followed by Bible Study. Hailu Adalo – 072-357-7185 Training for catechists and all faithful. a diocesan priest? GRIEFSHARE [email protected] DIVORCE CARE Cathedral Place Join the discernment From Thursday 13 August 19:00 From Saturday 22 August 10:00 Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Book with catechetics department group on Sunday 26 July St John’s, Northriding. Zambian Community at 11:30 Group therapy to find help & healing Group therapy to find help and rd Pray outside the abortion facilities Contact Vicar for vocations, on 3 Sunday of each month for the hurt from separation or divorce. healing on your journey. Father Thabo 082 8246 394 Cathedral of Christ the King. Contact Arianna 071-138-8401 St John’s, Northriding. Facebook Thabo Motshegwa Nicholas Phiri 072-804-6194 www.divorcecare.org Contact Arianna 071-138-8401 Vocations secretary Susan or Charity Phiri 074-968-2831 Gandhi Square [email protected] Our Lady of the Angels Chapel 18 Peter Place 3rd Saturday Sunday 30 August near Clinic of each month Adoption, Malawian Community at 11:30 ST BONIFACE st th 1 Saturday of from 10:30-12:00 the loving option. on 4 Sunday of each month CHURCH BAZAAR each month from Cathedral of Christ the King 10:30-12:00 CWL Adoption Society Felix 074 516-7705 / 071 828-9967 Starts with open air mass at 09:00 Marie Nichol 011 618-2489 Tel 011 618-1533 St Boniface Community Centre, Edenvale – 011 609 7246 Donate or [email protected] Zimbabwean Community cnr. 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2 Volume 30 No 3 [email protected] July 2015 The Cost of Liturgical Confession Music Father Thomas Plastow S.J. Answers Liturgy Questions Workshop he Liturgy and Divine Worship Department, in lady from has amount is around R250 per person, collaboration with the written a rather angry so R1,200 is really excessive! Are T Youth Department, hosted a letter, accusing priests of A you sure this was not the total Liturgical Music workshop for charging money for sacramental amount for all the priests who young Catholics at the Cathedral ministries. Although I have written helped? in a mass, from the introductory on Saturday, 23 May. on this topic before, let me begin rites up to the concluding rites. Sr Some 43 faithful from 12 onfirmations were held at Don Bosco, Robertsham by revising some church Juliana also assisted with some of To me it looks as if the church is parishes attended the workshop. on May 23. Mass was celebrated by Fr Duncan vocabulary: [1] Stipend usually going back to the dark ages when the answers to questions by the C They are pictured with, from far Tsoke, Vicar General of the Archdiocese assisted by refers to an amount of money a people were expected to buy participants. left: Dillon Naicker (squatting), Fr Eugene Hennessy and deacons Victor Ho and Mike person donates when he or she indulgences. Does it mean that if I Although she was not overly coordinator in the youth Nolan from Robertsham. asks for a Mass to be offered for a don’t have R60 I cannot go to excited about the turnout, Anna- department; behind him, standing, Frs John Thompson and Eugene Hennessey, deacons particular intention. Each diocese confession, and cannot attend the stacia said she was impressed by Annastacia Mphuthi, Liturgy David Lavers, Michael Nolan and Victor Ho, the suggests an appropriate amount, healing Mass? We are really the enthusiasm displayed by the head of department and fourth chairperson and members of the Parish Pastoral Council but the priest may not turn away confused with all the changes in Norman Buckle with Annastacia participants, adding that the aim of from left, the head of the youth and parishioners extend their blessings and good wishes anyone who is genuinely unable to the Church. Mphuthi. the workshop was to influence the give the full stipend. Diocesan department, Sr Juliana Abioye. to the Confirmands and their families. Special thanks to spiritual cohesion in young priests keep their Mass stipends The workshop was coordinated Eddie Garrido, confirmation catechist, for his dedication No one may be turned away from explained the various methods of Catholics. while religious priests are by Norman Buckle from and service in passing on the faith. the sacraments. We may never sell approaching Catholic music. The inspired faithful expressed supposed to hand them over to St Charles,Victory Park. He is Pics by Mark Kisogloo tickets at the church doors, or turn He used the piano and guitar to their wish to have another their communities. [2] Stole fees assisting with musical matters in away anyone who does not put a illustrate the beauty of infusing workshop in the near future. Dillon are the amounts of money the Archdiocese at the South stipulated amount into the basket. instruments into Catholic hymns. acknowledged their wish before parishioners are expected to African Catholic Bishops’ There has been no official change This was after Annastacia, leading with the closing prayer. contribute when rituals such as Conference. in these matters. If some clergy are under the theme: ‘Do this in Abel Dlamini , weddings, and funerals not going doing things in the The enthusiastic participants memory of me,’ had explained are being celebrated. The Arch- correct manner, they should be listened attentively as he the different stages of the liturgy diocese publishes a list of stole reported to the Archbishop. Priests fees from time to time which the and deacons must be careful in Manyike and Nurse Tladi, priest should make known to the how they speak about these things, AIDS Department people. Once again, he may not all from the Companions of for perceptions are just as RCIA St Angela. Br Theodore delivered turn away anyone who is truly important as facts. The church’s Read what you believe closed unable to pay. Stole fees are the sermon. ministers have a sacred duty to be and believe what you read After asking the faithful to Please be advised that, with supposed to go into the parish channels of sacramental grace. funds, not into the priest’s pocket! extend their hands and join him immediate effect, the They must never appear to be in praying for the neophytes, Department of HIV/AIDS at using this duty for financial gain. Fr Francis presented them with the Chancery, is closed until A certain parish in Soweto Bibles in order for them to “read further notice. requested parishioners to give R60 I remember that at one of the what they believe and believe Fr Duncan Tsoke, Vicar General for the healing Mass. Later it was Chrism masses the Archbishop what they read.” announced that this money would said that Christ gave freely so his Lerato Mohone be for confessions. Although some priests should also give their parishes offer confession every services freely in praise of the one day, we have group confessions that called them. whereby a number of priests are Fr Francis Muturi handing out being invited to help. It is said Yes, I quite agree, but we should Bibles to the new confirmed (neo- that each priest has to be given also recognise that many parish phytes). R1,200. priests struggle to make ends meet. ystagogy is the fourth stage The amount they are allowed to Mof the Rite of Christian I am not certain what you mean by take as a salary each month is Initiation of Adults (RCIA) and a “healing Mass”, but I suppose pretty slim, even when you traditionally extends throughout this to be the anointing of the sick consider that they are given the Easter season, until the feast celebrated within a Mass. So many housing and transport. Often a of Pentecost. It is a period South Africans feel in need of diocese will take it for granted that whereby the newly-confirmed healing and many are attracted by the priest is getting a daily Mass neophytes grow into the faith by pentecostal groups which claim to stipend and that he will find praying, learning and practising offer instant healing of body and additional ministries to keep him with believers. spirit. Many people give away in pocket money. Some priests On Pentecost Sunday, parish SPRED confirmations their lifesavings to these “fly-by- yearn to be a sodality chaplain for priest of St Angela, Dobsonville, Jannick and Talitha Kuypers were recently confirmed by Fr Keith Gordon- night” churches and are left worse then they know they will be well Fr Francis Muturi AJ celebrated Davis. They are with their mother Dominique Kuypers and Justyn Darma, off than before. It would be a great looked after. Perhaps we need to mass and was assisted by founder member of SPRED Bryanston. shame if our clergy began rethink parish finances altogether. Br Theodore Macupe, the parish’s The Kuypers children marketing the anointing of the sick If a parish is going to hold seminarian who studies in Kenya, but who was on holiday here. were confirmed early in a similar manner. Communal additional liturgical events like a Mass was also attended by the because the family is services of anointing can be very Penitential services, the finance parish’s novices, Kgatatso Phiri emigrating to the UK helpful to those who are genuinely committee must budget for it. If and Kgomotso Majaofi. They shortly. ill or weakened by old age, but I parishioners were to stick to the were accompanied by Srs Judith have seen new-born babies and planned giving – or if they were to athletic teenagers being anointed tithe – then clergy would not feel simply because everyone was the need to charge for each and encouraged to come forward. This every additional service. is not what the anointing of the sick is for! Do you have a question Penitential service, in which about the Liturgy? several priests hear individual You are welcome to send confessions, have become the questions directly to Fr Plastow: most popular method to receive Join us as a sister and bring the sacrament of reconciliation. • PO Box 31087, healing and joy to our world Every Lent and Advent such , 2017 • e-mail The Missionary Sisters services are offered in most large of the Assumption parishes. It is customary for the [email protected] parish to pay for the priests’ • fax 011 402-6406 Sr Carmel petrol, and maybe give a bit extra 082 543 9778 [email protected] to say thank you. The usual MSA1101b

July 2015 [email protected] Volume 30 No 3 3 Do you like WAYS INTO PRAYER be quiet, to feel his hand on my head, Trevor had the desire to talk to him. our new logo? Friendship with God For each of us, how we are drawn to Jesus is as unique as Frances Correia of the Jesuit Institute-South we are. That is the great gift of The Archdiocesan Family Life These are colours of hope. The Africa, explores Ignatian Spirituality. friendship. My real friends Department has the pleasure of different colours also depict the t the heart of the again being challenged and love me as I am. They know re-launching its logo in the month family in the centre in a heart Christian mystery lies invited into this gift of divine my weaknesses, my strengths, of July – recognising our wise shape; the shape of love. The the incarnation – the friendship. In some ways, the things that I like and don’t grandparents. Here is an logo signifies a place of love, A unbelievable reality that God in reading his book had a flavour like. My closest friends know explanation from Rob and refuge and a home to go to when Jesus chose to come to be one of the intimacy that can develop all of the failings I try to hide Mahadi Buthelezi from the happy or sad. with us, to be one of us. God when two people discuss a from the world, and they love department. Why is the new logo better than made himself vulnerable to us, mutual friend. There is much, me anyway. That is the real What made the department the old one? in order to make Godself that it is a delight to discover, is gift of friendship. They may change its logo and its colours? It is warmer and more accessible to us. This amazing common, but there is also a challenge me, and often do, The department did not actually welcoming. reality is one that mostly lies sense of being stretched, by how but they also love me change the logo, but enhanced it When was the new logo in the background of my their friendship with that person unconditionally. I am reminded and its colours, so that it becomes implemented? awareness. Theoretically, I know is different to my own. by the lovely image Dennis a more warm, homely and Last year in February. it to be true, but do I live I really had that experience Linn uses of the love of God, welcoming logo. We added the How long did you use the old believing moment by moment reading Trevor’s book. There is he says, ‘God loves us more words: Unity in Diversity; logo for? in the amazing love God has a moment when he speaks of than the person who loves Strengthening Families Together Only a few months. shown for me? how, when he first became us most.’ - Sisonke!! Our thoughts on the new logo? I always find that when I stop Christian, he used to put an This is the friendship God Sisonke meaning; we are one. A home is where the family and ponder the reality of God’s empty chair next to his bed and offers us, to live in His love. From a Catholic point of view, meets, talks, laughs, and cries, gift of love to me, that it is a imagine Jesus sitting in it and he To be utterly known in all my what do the colours and overall, but, most importantly, prays game changer. Whatever I am would chat with Jesus. I first weakness, and still loved and the logo itself represent? together. dealing with, be it anxiety, discovered this way of praying claimed by Jesus as his friend. Looking at the logo you will find Do you feel the new logo frustration, grief, love or delight, from a Jesuit, but from early on Trevor Hudson will give the a crucifix on top of the home/ appeals more to Catholics? if I can stop long enough to I found that what I wanted was keynote address at this year’s house/hut representing ur church. Absolutely yes – families are the remember the reality of God’s not so much to sit and look at Jesuit Institute Ignatian Day, The colours are bright and earthy. church. eternal offer of friendship Jesus and talk to him, but to 1st July at McAuley House everything is different. kneel at his feet and imagine my School on ‘Friendship with Let us look after our grandparents This metaphor of friendship is head in his lap. God.’ one that Jesus himself offers in What is common to both of For more information elderly shows a sad lack of to us (Jn 13) when he says, ‘I no these ways of praying is the contact Margaret 011482 42-37 commitment longer call you servants, but deep desire to be with Jesus. To or Every parish could organise a friends.’ be in his presence. To be [email protected] special celebration on Sunday, Recently a good friend wrote vulnerable and intimate with 26 July to show love and gratitude a book, “Friendship with God” him. However, what we were and offer the grandparents a and in reading Trevor’s stories each drawn to in that intimacy special blessing. Bring as many of and theology I found myself was different. I had the desire to the grandparents to Mass that day and provide tea, soup or a meal for them. The Southern African Bishops Visit www.marfam.org.za. Conference’s 2014-2016 focus on families every month highlights a particular aspect of family life and July has, as its theme, ‘Committed to the elderly.” This month there is a specific emphasis on grandparents and their families. This is because of the feast of the grandparents of Jesus, Joachim and Anne is on From left: Anna Moreki, with Sphiwe 26 July which is also the day for Phungwayo carrying Thando Mduli. the Women of St Anne. The Family Year Planner overview for Youth Day in July reads, “There is a growing number of older persons in our Dobsonville society due to improved health- The youth of Holy Spirit, Dobson- care and nutrition. In many cases, ville and Our Lady of Victory, the grandparent generation Doornkop commemorated June 16 continues to contribute in by having Mass which was valuable ways to the well-being celebrated by parish priest, of their families, but eventually Fr Xavier Barongo, AJ. Other they are often the ones in need of activities included plays, singing care and support. Neglect, and motivational talks. exploitation and abuse of the

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During the ceremony ... Above right: Fr Lewis Tsuro OP, Archbishop Buti Tlhagale and Bishop Peter Holiday of Kroonstad standing as the Archbishop was about to give a blessing. Right: Neil Mitchell heading to the altar before Archbishop Buti Below right: A warm embrace for Neil Mitchell Mike Mwale Below: Damazio Ngoma accompanied by family members to the altar. accompanied to Below left: Getting some help ... the altar by his Pics by Tim Bernard family members

t ’s Catholic Women’s Success in the face of tragedy SAssociation (CWA) welcomed new members into the sodality in Katlehong on Sunday, 24 May. They are pictured, front row from left: Khutjo Ramotshela: Nthabiseng Matea: Eva Madumo: Cetta Ramotshela: Nurse Kamanga who was renewing her commit- ment to the sodality and Nozipho Msengane (not in the picture). Prior to the commitment and renewal thereof, the members, after a one-year initiation pro- gramme as aspirants, had under- taken a spiritual exercise of a Novena to the Holy Spirit, who is Growth their principal patron and con- cluded with a day-long retreat on in CWA euben Palai, a member of to train in preparation for the Saturday 23, May. The Novena was RAmaqhawe e Sacred Heart marathon. facilitated by Fr Innocent Mabheka into the sodality with blessings promptings of the Holy Spirit and Male Choir, Sacred Heart He says his motivation was SCJ, the priest-in-charge at Our from parish priest, Fr Otu yield the fruits of your patron.” Member and a parishioner of Our wellness and physical strength. Lady of Mt Carmel in Thokoza. The MSP. Wishing them well, the priest Abel Dlamini Lady of Peace in Kagiso 2, ran He said these tragedies were four new members were ushered said: “May you be docile to the the Comrades Marathon this year testing his will power, determina- for the fourth time, finishing in tion, focus and discipline. 11 hours and 55 minutes. Kethametse Sihlali, Manager of His completion of the race was Amaqhawe e Sacred Heart Male Choir done under tragic circumstances. and Exco Member Sacred Heart Sodality Reuben lost his uncle in February when he was knocked down and killed in a car accident. His uncle had played the role of a father to him for a long time. Two weeks after his death, Reuben lost his younger sister who died shortly after being diagnosed with stage 2 cancer. Another two weeks after this, he lost his cousin. Through all these tragedies, Reuben managed

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July 2015 [email protected] Volume 30 No 3 5 he Grade 11 Masses were Holy celebrated on Wednesday Rosary T20 and Thursday 21 May th 2015 at the Cathedral of Christ the King. Fr Sebastian Rossouw 75 OMI was the celebrant for the Masses, Dean Spiller from St birthday Benedict’s College and Pauline celebra- Penny from St Dominic’s School for Girls were responsible for the tions music with St Dominic’s girls playing the marimbas. Honouring Catholic schools Holy Rosary Head of School, Jacinta Lucas (centre) with Jean Lydall, the Approximately 900 learners first headgirl of Holy Rosary School and Madge Handgraaf, the first pupil attended each day. All perishable enrolled at Holy Rosary. They joined the alumni’s 75th birthday celebration food collected was distributed to at the school on Saturday, 30 May. the Mercy Sisters’ Shelter, Wits Hospice and the Cathedral Soup kitchen. An After Mass Activity was arranged in the hall for all the Grade 11 learners after each Mass, which they thoroughly enjoyed.

StillStill anan inspirationinspiration Much-loved Holy Rosary sister, and past teacher of Holy Rosary School, Sr Brendan, with some of her pupils from the class of 1985. Sr Brendan, now in her 90s, has remained an inspiration to all those that she has taught. Sisters of Mercy A visit from the Superior celebrate General, Sr Telma Ascension Day atholic Schools Week was brought to a close with a visit to De La Salle Holy Cross College he Sisters of Mercy Schools’ C staff celebrated Ascension junior school by the Superior General of the Holy Twith Mass and a seminar on Cross Sisters. Sister Telma is based at the Mother “Teaching for a Hope-Filled Future.” House in Menzingen, Switzerland. Mayfair Convent School hosted She attended assembly at the junior school where Mary Hyam, headmistress of De La the event in which 182 staff she watched a play performed by the learners about Salle Holy Cross College Junior School, members participated. the arrival of the Holy Cross Sisters in South Africa. with Sr Telma Manickanamparampil. The following schools attended: Mayfair Convent School, McAuley High and Primary, St Matthews High Laslo. In his sermon he explained the order of the day. Unforgettable CELEBRATING ST ANGELA MERICI and Primary, and a few representa- that ascent is not possible without analogies – saws, hammers, tives from St Teresa’s Rosebank descent. He used the astounding ostriches, gorillas, owls, Cal C Vita primary and foundation phase. analogy of a hedgehog which can’t and clocks all filled with scripture We were happy that our be touched with spines up, but if readings. neighbouring Holy Family School, you stroke its nose it becomes a “Teaching for a hope-filled future St Theresa, Coronationville accepted furry ball. is not about stopping the train, I the invitation to join us. Mass ended with principals being want to get off, but more about We were blessed with a beautiful given candles to take back to their stop the train I want to get on!” he day of clear skies and mild schools. After refreshments, an said. temperature even though it was late enthusiastic crowd, energised by This event gave us a new autumn. The guests arrived to the Fr Gerard Hattingh, teacher extra- appreciation of how Mercy Catholic sight of a quad bedecked with ordinaire who used a steering wheel Education can “root” us in faith and colourful tables, mountains of fresh to remind us that many things are lift us in hope as we join with one fruit, steaming hot drinks and home- beyond our control. another on our journey into the future. made buttermilk rusks. Fr Hattingh’s presentation had all Catholic Schools Week Amalia Filiantris Mass was celebrated by Fr Karpati glued to our seats and laughter was started on the weekend of the 17 May. During this week, Brescia House celebrated its founder, St Angela Merici. In the spirit of prayer for the country. To demonstrate the school’s faith, pupils created a human Rosary in the shape of Africa.

6 Volume 30 No 3 [email protected] July 2015 Fr Emil making VICAR FOR VOCATIONS great progress Fr Thabo Motshegwa Every month ADNews will be interviewing a different vicar daily basis, including typing. He to learn about what it is they do. said he was treated by a wonder- ful team of doctors and nurses for congregations. We currently have every priest should produce a a chronic inflammation of the 30 young men in the seminary. priest. PPCs should also take peripheral nerves. The ADNews We’ve witnessed the establish- vocations promotion very team visited Fr Emil in hospital, ment of vocations promotions in seriously. We can never have and found him relaxed, describing places like Zondi, Dobsonville enough vocations. How long have you been in this his stay in hospital as “a well- What qualities are required for In good spirit … Fr Emil with the Vocations Ministry? and Orlando East. deserved holiday.” He said it was Although they are still to be this ? ADNews team, Lebo WA Majahe Since 2011. It is a five-year depressing being in hospital, but printed and distributed, we have One should be passionate. They (left) Thandi Motasi and Lerato appointment. should be living it, loving it and Mohone he was using the time for reading, What does your job as Vicar entail? produced manuals for vocations praying and having a good rest. wanting to do it. It is a full-time Vocations promotion in the teams. he ADNews team would like The doctors were confident the responsibility even though one Archdiocese for both males and Sr Sue Rakowsky wrote an to take this opportunity to feelings in his hands would has other commitments. T females. I work with a vocations article in the Southern Cross in thank all our readers and Radio return. To date, some feeling has Which departments do you work team who are involved in which she encouraged whoever is Veritas listeners who kept Fr Emil returned and he says he is grate- closely with? vocation discernment Sundays. guiding young people through Blaser, Vicar for Communications The youth department. We are ful for prayers (in progress) Besides being Vicar for Vocations, discernment to expose them to also looking at working with in their prayers during his week- answered. what other portfolios do you different congregations and not long stay in a Rosebank hospital. Catch Fr Emil on the Morning hold? just the mentors. These young Family Life Desks. Why do we need this ministry? Fr Emil lost feelings on his fin- Matins, on 576AM or stream live I am the administrator at people should have options. Vocations are an integral part of ger-tips, which prevented him on www.radioveritas.co.za. Cathedral of Christ the King. We help young people discern, the church thus we need to from doing normal things on a Lebo WA Majahe Also, as a canon lawyer, I am a whether they are called to be promote them and encourage judge in the Marriage Tribunal. diocesan priests or to religious young people to follow religious Church, Walkerville, and was I am also chairperson of the congregations. life. Families need to promote attended by many of her friends and Professional Conduct Committee. The challenges are funding and fellow parishioners. Are you loving what you are trying to get parish pastoral them, and, by family, I mean Dear Patricia, service was your doing? councils (PPCs) to establish parishes. whole life. May your beautiful soul What do you do in your limited Yes, I am enjoying it. now enjoy the presence of God vocations’ desks in parishes. spare time? Successes and challenges? Was it what you expected? whom you served so well. I love travelling, reading novels, There is growth in the number of I didn’t think it would this hard Our condolences go to Sam and literature and church documents, young men and women joining recruiting young people to family. politics and music. Sr Claudia Hausmann op the priesthood and religious religious life. My take on it is that Lerato Mohone

Patricia Lerato Maluleke 1. Fr Jean-Marie Kuzituka Did'Ho from Our Lady of Fatima. Photo by Puleng Sekaja Budding talents 4 RIP 2. Frs Ivaldo Bettin, Sergio Durigon and ADNews held a very successful photographic and editorial workshop 7.10.1945 -16.5.2015 Jorge Guerra - St Patrick's La Rochelle. Photo on May 23. It was attended by about 60 people. Guest trainers, Cecilia by Dany Agrela Russell and Tim Bernard, imparted their invaluable skills to all who A true activist and 3. Altar Servers: Back row L-R Palesa, Khetha, attended. Because of the great interest shown, we will be holding these great Catholic laid to rest front row: L-R Tokelo, Minenhle, Ntombi. workshops more frequently. Watch this space for the next date. These Photo by Puleng Sekaja are just some of the submissions we received after the workshop. atricia and Sam Maluleke 5 Pfounded in 2000 the St Kizito 4. Photo by Selby Molefe 2 Home for chronically-sick children, 5. Fr Philip Miller, Our Lady of Peace, 3 many of them HIV positive. A few . Photo by Gracian Sibanda years later they moved from Kibler 6. Photographic facilitator, Tim Bernard Park to a smallholding in De Deur to 7. PPC member, Jenny give the children room to be closer 1 Nicolas and Fr Charles Uloko to nature. At the moment there are CSSR. Photo by Evelyn 21 young people aged between two Graham to 21, who call this place home. Several of the youths moved on to 8. Photo by Mehale college and university, becoming 9. Statue of Our Lady of 9 professionals in different disciplines. Assumption. Patricia was a social worker who Photo 6 8 had the poor, the destitute and the by Brenda suffering at heart. She was very Broug active in her parish community and 7 with the Children of Mary. She was president of the Sacred Heart Women League. She also formed a youth group, Masolenyana-A-Kriste (Little Soldiers), and was a member of the Third Order of St Francis. Patricia was a Black Consciousness militant activist, was banned by the South African government and A group of teachers who attended harassed by police in detention. She spent time in exile in Botswana. Apart from being co-founder of Azapo, she was involved in many different endeavours such as the Black Domestic Workers’ Associ- ation, to help her people. Patricia’s requiem Mass was celebrated at the Divine Mercy

July 2015 [email protected] Volume 30 No 3 7 exhumed. His body will be At the old building, Getting closer to kept at the Church of the just after the floor was the Assumption, a church which mopped up, there were Daswa helped build. After a still 20lt buckets full The venue for the beatifi- church has been built at the of rain water. cation of Daswa Shrine site, his , Tshiman- remains will be moved gadzo Benedict Daswa has been The interior of there for veneration and facilitation the parish. changed to the Benedict Daswa of devotion towards him. Shrine site in Tshitanini, near There is growing interest in the Thohoyandou. This was necessary Servant of God, Benedict Daswa because of complications in the throughout the country and across compliance certificate for the event. the borders, as far as Lesotho, Daswa, the first South African Botswana and Namibia. People are will be beatified by ’ encouraged to make their way in representative, His Eminence time, a day or so before the From home Cardinal SDB on 13 beatification, to avoid the traffic. masses to a September. Fr Similo Mngadi, one of On the day of the beatification, the key organisers and the the program will begin with a proper church spokesperson for the Southern theatrical show, followed by the African Catholic Bishops Conference, liturgy of the hour and then mass, – Our Lady of said that marquees are going to be during which the actual put up where the vigil and mass will beatification will happen. Fatima, Dube be celebrated. These will To get the Benedict Daswa prayer The R4 million structure of the new parish building accommodate about 20 000 people. cards, Novena and play script, The parish of Our Lady of Fatima, People are advised to bring their contact Fr Similo Mngadi at the Dube was established in 1955 of the non-Italian Pope and the reflect the image of a Catholic camping chairs and are warned that SACBC on (012) 323-6458. To tag under the leadership of the Oblates struggles he would face. church. there will be slight discomforts along for this remarkable event, which will come along with the of Mary Immaculate. As the actual Fr Maldoon was inspired by this Their fundraising activities and for any enquiries contact Lebo church was not built, congregants mystery and then named the included taking up second collec- “pilgrimage”. Bishop Victor Hlolo WA Majahe on (073) 938-5629 met for mass at the Mvemve and parish Our Lady of Fatima. In tions which was made compulsory Phalana of the Diocese of Klerksdorp (West Deanery), Lebo Lentsoane 2014, under the leadership of every Sunday. Sodalities contri- will be one of the key organiser of (078) 127-0323 (Soweto) and Nkomos’ residences which were the vigil, where a healing service is Mahadi Buthelezi (Radio Veritas) led by Fr Maldoon, the first parish Fr Jean-Marie Did’Ho Kuzituka, buted and hosted various events expected to take place. To date, (011) 663-4700. priest. As the number of the faith- the leadership of the parish saw a such as a gala dinner and a high Daswa’s remains have not yet been Lebo WA Majahe ful grew, the community moved to need to establish a committee to tea. The youth were also involved a garage offered by a Langa family deal with matters of renovating in the fundraising which exceeded and later, to a crèche. But numbers the parish as the current building the expectations of Fr Jean-Marie, Holy Family Sisters grew significantly, so the need to was deteriorating, with leaks in who is proud of them. It took a on consecrated life build a church grew. A plot was the roof and ceilings causing them year-and-a-half to raise R500 000 “For each one of us the Lord found by Fr Maldoon and con- to almost collapse. Fr Jean-Marie which ensured that they could get has a vocation, that place God struction began and ended in 1959. stated that the situation was so a loan from the Archdiocese. wants us to live our lives but During that time, the parish was bad that if it rained the previous They also collected plastic bottles, we must seek it.” Pope Francis not named. It was only called “Our day, mass would have to start an glasses, boxes and newspapers for Lady of Fatima” around the time hour after the usual time to recycling, which then also assisted allow parishioners to mop up the them in their fundraising. When Pope Francis proclaimed 2015 when the mystery of the children as a Year of Consecrated Life, he chetics, prayer, family and youth of Fatima was revealed to Lucia. flooded floor. The church struc- Lebo WA Majahe wanted the world to celebrate a ministries, education, health and The mystery explained the election ture and design also did not also unique way of living. He asked us to: welfare, visiting people in homes, • Look to the past and give thanks hospitals and prisons. In the to God for the gift of religious Johannesburg section of the Appeal for assistance vocation and all that religious Catholic Directory you will find that sisters, brothers and fathers have there are four different congrega- here after exhausting all three major tations and still needs R150 000. contributed to the church and tions of religious brothers, 22 surgeries, radiotherapy and The fund management is being world through their prayer and groups of religious priests and chemotherapy between 1978 and handled by the Society of Jesus service; 32 congregations of sisters. 2008. I cannot thank everyone in South Africa. • Consider how consecrated life Here, in the Archdiocese of enough for the hospitality I have Bank details: Standard Bank Melville could be lived with even more Johannesburg, we are inviting received from Christ the King Code: 0 0 6 1 0 5 passion and authenticity, and; everyone to deepen their under- Cathedral, the Maryvale Parish and Account: Society of Jesus • Embrace the future of consecrated standing of the gift of consecrated Nazareth House who offered me a in South Africa life with hope, including by life to the church. We are encour- fellow priest to accompany me and Account number: 2 0 1 8 7 4 1 1 3 inviting others to join religious aging parishes, sodalities, and to give me board and lodging free Swift code: SBZA ZAjj societies to be aware of this special communities. r Richard Musakwa is a 70 year of charge,” he said. For information contact : year and to include its celebration in This year is a wonderful old Zimbabwean Diocesan Fr Richard still has to undergo 011 648 1000 or opportunity for all Christians to grow their planning. F Priest, undergoing his third, six- numerous tests, chemo, and consul- Sr Margaret on 076 399 1015. in their understanding of this We are offering a booklet of short month chemotherapy session at important vocation and its vital role articles on the consecrated life as a Donald Gordon Medical Centre. in the spreading the Good News and resource for faith sharing and for those in religious life to grow in reflection. A number of these He is staying at Nazareth House, Franciscan Umhlangano their passion for the life. booklets will be attached to each Yeoville. Missionaries Wamafranciscan Our own bishops have paid tribute parish’s parcel of the ADNews. If “I would like to express my to religious saying that consecrated anyone would like an email copy of sincere thanks to all those of Mary Missionaries of Mary men and women of various orders the booklet please send an email to individuals and associations who and congregations established the [email protected] and it will responded generously in 2011 to a local church in South Africa and be forwarded to you. similar appeal, through the continue to serve people of every May we all deepen our relation- Southern Cross and ADNews. Since background in countless ways. The ship with Christ and with one then, the economic situation back bishops have called on parishes to another during this year. home has worsened. celebrate the precious gift of Sr Kathy Rule – for the committee “Doctors at home referred me consecrated life and to make this a year of thanksgiving and of deeper reflection on this vocation in the Church. In the 1880s, priests who were Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, established our church The Mission of the FMM Umsebenzi wobuthunywa in Johannesburg. Very soon after springs from a life of union benhlangano yama Franciscan that, the Holy Family Sisters arrived with Christ centred on Missionaries of Mary idabuka and, in 1889, opened the the EUCHARIST. empilweni yokuzibandakanya Johannesburg General Hospital and noKhristo oyisizinda set up a school at End Street. Many of you who are reading this article Do you feel called? Uzizwa ubiziwe na? will have met up with religious Contact: Franciscan Missionaries of Mary sisters, brothers and priests in a great Pax Christi, Post Net Suite 36, Private Bag X6603, Newcastle 2940, Kwa-Zulu Natal variety of ways. 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8 Volume 30 No 3 [email protected] July 2015 Bishop Kevin Dowling CsSR with Sr Joy Money hfc. They were pastoral Children of Mary, Masolenyane, workers together in Grassy Park in the altar servers, youth groups. They early 1970s. Bishop Dowling delivered should be the ones to listen to the inaugural WAACSA annual lecture how God revealed himself to on Wednesday, 17 June at St Teresa’s children in the past. The Rosary High School Hall, Rosebank. came about through a child. Thus, they must have a special place on Drink from our occasions like this. “ like Theresa of Avila, own Wells Theresa of Lisieux, Maria he title of Bishop Dowling’s led to his conversion. Fr Gutiérrez Goretti, – all Taddress at the first WAACSA remains an inspiration in his life these were barely in their teens annual lecture, “From South to and work. Another champion of when they experienced God’s North; Lessons for the Church justice, Oscar Romero, “is my intensity in their lives. God from the Developing World,” was hero.” he said. visited them so they may become chosen by the editor of The Tablet He said Pope Francis, from his A group of pilgrims instruments of His message. We for their 2014 annual lecture in experience of the poor in Argentina, too, are to be instruments, Westminster Cathedral Hall. Fresh seeks to be a pastor to all. He ‘Let’s dedicate such belongs the Kingdom of missionaries, apostles. People go from a meeting of Pax Christi invites all to a new approach to the God,” Archbishop Buti said and on various pilgrimages because of International of which he is world, humanity and the environ- a pilgrimage to proceeded to give Bible passages the faith we have inherited from co-president, and inspired by the ment. The Pope calls us to mission- of Jesus’ encounters with these children. I ask that, we too, work in Syria of the Jesuit Refugee ary discipleship and seeks a church children’ – children. “In the eyes of Christ, build a shrine in this diocese. Service and the priests who “open with the poor and suffering at the Archbishop children have a special place. “Building of shrines is not done our door to everyone even if they centre of its life and praxis. They are models of trust, inno- by the rich, but by people of come to kill us,” Bishop Kevin Citing the church’s teaching on ay, the month of Mary, cence and faith. At Fatima, God faith. I hope you will say I will reflected on his early conversion to social justice; examples of these ended with the second revealed Himself and spoke help build this shrine. Where social activism and his continuing teachings on truth, reconciliation, MMarian pilgrimage at through Mary to the three there is will there’s a way. If we solidarity and subsidiarity in action response to the call to inner St Dominic’s Catholic School for shepherd children. want to, we will do it.” conversion required of all of us. in the church here and abroad, Girls, Boksburg. Archbishop Buti “The message of conversion of After Mass, members of the In 1970, at the age of 26, Bishop Bishop Kevin concluded that the Tlhagale celebrated the first ses- heart of self and of people of the sodality Kevin was posted, fresh from the church has what it takes to build a sion Mass with the Vicar General, world to one of the children, still led the joyous mysteries of the English seminary where he studied, new world – one world. Fr Duncan Tsoke, Redemptorist impacts us today. Rosary. Other activities included to the Cape Flats. There he found He urged all to make ethical Provincial, Fr Kingsley Onyek- “In Lourdes, Mary appeared to the blessing of the miraculous ‘doing theology’ among the poor choices; show respect for all; listen wuru CSsR from Nigeria and 14 Bernadette. Again – a child. The medal, investiture of the Brown and oppressed of the three as equals and build partnerships other priests. They were assisted message was people should communities he served was quite for the common good. Scapular, adoration, confessions by Deacon Greg Garnie from repent of their sins and turn their and stations of the Cross. different to what he had learnt In welcoming the speaker at the St Dominic’s. The Ekurhuleni faces to God,” he said. in the seminary. The following first of the annual WAACSA The Evangelisation department Roman Catholic Liturgical Choirs He continued: “God speaks to has confirmed the next pilgrimage year, Gustavo Gutiérrez’s book lectures which will grow around led the singing. us through children. I ask that we “A Theology of Liberation: the theme “the Church in the will be hosted by the Soweto “Let the children come to me dedicate a pilgrimage to children Deanery on 26 September. History, Politics, Salvation” was modern world” co-chairperson and do not hinder them, for to before the end of the year – published. In it, the Peruvian Prof Douglas Irvine said Lerato Mohone priest, regarded as the founder of WAACSA is honoured to begin liberation theology, explains the with Bishop Kevin Dowling and, he Sacred Heart Sodality’s Below: The Archdiocesan executive committee of the Sacred Heart Sodality. From left: notion of Christian poverty as an in return honour him for his Soweto Deanery had its annual Called to learn retreat at Walkerville facilitated by President Bridgitte Goieman, Eddie Lekota, act of loving solidarity with the prophetic ministry. T Thulani Sibeko, Phindile Hlalele, Lillian Mathe. Fr Nkosinathi Nkabinde CSSp. from Christ Insert: Paulina Molepo and Kethametse Sihlali poor; a protest against poverty and The talk was recorded by Radio The members were reminded that a an act for liberation. The book and Veritas. It will be available from retreat is a time for introspection of his experiences on the Cape Flats them when edited. Judy Stockill where you are in your life in trying to Orlando West. follow Jesus’ footsteps. Last year, the Another theme was “Being Rooted in Christ” and highlight was Chinese this year we were asked to learn from the 12 promises beauties Him as He is meek and humble of that were given heart. to the founder In front, from left, For those who belong to the sodality, of the sodality, committee members: they are always reminded to bring the St Margaret Maureen Tsang, Ivy love of the heart of Jesus into the world Alacoque that Nam, Fr Ron Houreld, by trying to find out the needs in their were unpacked our obligation to ensure that the station Miss Deb 2015, communities. Members from Good for us by Kethametse Sihlali. is sustained,” she said. Ashleigh Ho, Shepherd, Protea North heeded Radio Sizakele Mbatha said: “We had a Members had the opportunity of Sr Maureen Yenson, Lily Veritas’ plea and pledged to buy 15 very fruitful weekend and we were truly spending time in adoration. Talking to God Loo, Maureen Mingsun Divine Mercy blankets to be sold to blessed. The highlight for me was the himself at the sacristy was, for me, an and Maureen Ton keep the station running. To this, the procession and benediction. We were experience I will take with me for a at the back, with 2015 President, Dr Bridgette Goeiman posed reminded that for us to belong to this very long time. Debs and partners. the challenge to the rest of the parishes sodality, we need to have receptive “The songs that we sang, especially th represented on the day to provide her hearts as Fr Nkosinathi asked us. The Catholic Chinese Welfare Association recently held its 50 imizamo yami iyophela nxa ndifika kuwe with lists from parishes of how many This year, Christ says: Learn from me jubilee debutantes’ ball at the Wanderers Club in Illovo. The winner led by Fr Nkosinathi, the list is endless,” blankets they were going to buy to as I am meek and humble of heart”. was Ashleigh Ho. The second princess was Jodie Leong and the first said Thuli Chirwa of St. Martin’s de Porres, assist Radio Veritas. “This is our only Thandi Motasi princess was Alicia Ho. Catholic radio station. It is, therefore, Lily Loo, Chairperson, Catholic Chinese Welfare Association

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July 2015 [email protected] Volume 30 No 3 9 All five parishes in the ur Lady of the Wayside, Central Deanery man- Celebrating OMaryvale celebrated Pentecost aged to collect shoes Sunday and the Feast of Our Lady of from the first Sunday of Pentecost the Wayside on 24 May by holding a Easter until 10 May. street procession followed by a The executive of the Sunday family fun and feast day. During mass, a number of ushers Central Youth Deanery were instituted and two new Forum agreed to spear- extraordinary ministers of Holy head the project to Communion were instituted. assist the needy. GiveGive CampaignCampaign The parish has a wonderfully- In 50 days they col- diverse population and is bringing lected 630 pairs which were distributed at the Cathedral soup kitchen and two orphan- all the cultures together to celebrate ages in downtown Johannesburg and Orlando East, Soweto. The youth also spent and to learn to know one another. time playing with the children. The Dean, Fr Thabo Motshegwa said he was grateful Food was prepared and provided by for the wonderful work the youth did making a difference in the lives of others. Italian, French, Nigerian, South Lebo WA Majahe African, Zimbabwean, and Indian parishioners. Younger parishioners had activities, music and dancing. The Knights of da Gama provided Weekend retreat drinks, and Catholic Women’s The Catholic Bible Foundation held a League tea and cake.This was the weekend retreat for the Gospel of John parish’s response to xenophobia. at the Good Shepherd Retreat Centre in John Anderson Hartbeespoort from May 1 to 3.

New Sacred Heart members Seen here are members of the Vaal Deanery who became full members of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in St in Evaton West on 24 May. Zondi First Holy Communions From left: Moeketsi Bohope, Lerato The St Theresa, Zondi First Holy Communion group receiving the Mokwena, Lehlohonolo Malgas, Eucharist in May. Nthabiseng Ramohloki and Bongani Xaba. The feast of Mary Help of Christians The participants were from: Albert Mogale - St , Mamelodi East, Catherine The feast of Mary Help of Christians Tsotetsi - St Anthony Pucci, Duduza, Cecilia Koebe - Catechetics Dept , Christine Mat- was celebrated at Don Bosco, Robert- hunda - St Anthony Pucci, Duduza, David Dhlamini - Good Shepherd, Protea North, sham with a short procession carrying Jemina Von Meulen - St Martin De Porres, Toekomsrus, Khabo Zwane - Blessed Isido- the statue of Our Lady followed by rah Bakanja, Protea Glen, Lerato Mohlokoana - St Nicholas, Daveyton, Magdeline mass. The celebrant was Fr Michael Ntoagae - St Anthony Pucci, Duduza, Morongoa Selepe - Moya , Tem- assisted by Fr Eugene Hennesy and bisa, Mthasi Sema - St Peter Claver, Mamelodi East, Nomvula Mohlokoana - St Nicho- Fr Robert Gore, as well as deacons las, Daveyton, Tsotetsi - St Anthony Pucci, Duduza, Victor Ho and Mike Nolan. Phindile Nxumalo - Moya Catholic Church, Tembisa, Regina Lepelsana - San Mark Kisogloo Salvador, Leondale, Sarah Piketh - St Michaels’s, Potchefstroom, Sophie Xulu - Holy Rosary, Phiri, Sr Rita Carey - Sisters of Mercy, Johannesburg, Tabia Puso - St Martin De Porres, Toekomsrus, Teresa Wilsnagh - Catholic Bible Foundation of SA Charity Dance at De La Salle On Friday, 8 May, De La Salle Holy Cross College held its matric dance. Traditionally, the following evening the beautifully- decorated hall is used for a charity event ‘Come Back, Give Back’ dance. Parents donate a blanket to attend. Sr Kieran (above) of the Mercy Sisters collected the blankets from the school. Fundraising for WORLD YOUTH DAY A group of youths are fundraising for the pilgrimage to Krakow for the World Youth Day next year. A raffle is being held, with tickets sell- ing for R50 over the next two months. The draw will be done during the YouthWise show, on Radio Veritas on Friday 21 August between 7pm and 8pm. The Soweto Hotel is sponsoring the prize, a weekend stay for two at the four-star Soweto Hotel in Klip- town, in the Walter Sisulu Square. Post-Easter Marathon treat Holy Family, Spruitview enjoyed a He elaborated on the powerful statement we “marathon” of post-Easter celebrations over declare when we make the sign of the cross. three weeks. First up was the reception of He said it’s an acknowledgement that God, the Holy Spirit on Pentecost Sunday. Parish as the creator, is the heart and centre of our priest Fr Teboho Matseke explained the salvation and that the Holy Spirit is the love light of Christ in Easter candle, which had that the Father and Son have given to us. been passed on to all of us to empower us. For Corpus Christi, Fr Teboho led the parish Next up was Trinity Sunday, celebrated in with a procession through the neighbour- the absence of Fr Teboho who was on the hood with the Blessed Sacrament, followed road between Durban and Pietermaritzburg by adoration and benediction. for his 10th Comrades marathon. Fr Chaka Dominic Tshabalala, PPC Deputy Chairperson Motanyane was the celebrant at the mass.

10 Volume 30 No 3 [email protected] July 2015 After his last mass Tears at at Regina Mundi, WORD OF GOD pictured is Fr Sebastian’s Fr Sebastian Rossouw with The Almighty farewell parishioners. aughter, tears, hugs and has done Br Mike Chalmers cfc of the smiles were the order of the gation meets at the Bible Foundation writes about Lday on Sunday, May 24, at nearby Thokoza Park the Word of God in response Regina Mundi church in Rockville, and starts the church great things transferred before the end of his to the Synod call for spiritual Soweto as parishioners bade farewell service there. A donkey leads the term, as did the one before him. growth and on-going formation. to their parish priest, Fr Sebastian J palm procession to the church. This for me The sodalities and ministries Rossouw OMI, who is being past Palm Sunday, the young priest n Easter Sunday morning reported this in the town and contributed towards the preparation transferred to Upington. rode the donkey in the procession countryside, and the people went of food and everyone had something the women, Mary The entire group of altar servers to the church. “I have found a new to eat. Fr Sebastian’s family, some Magdalene, Mary, the out to see what had happened. who alternate between the 7am and mode of transport in visiting your O 15When they came to Jesus, they the 9am masses, many of whom members of his childhood congre- mother of James and Salome were homes for church missions,” gation from nearby Eldorado Park told, “Go and tell his disciples.” saw the man, sitting there, dressed who were inducted by him recently, he joked. and its choir were guests of honour (Mk 16: 7) Originally, Mark’s and in his right mind. lined in the sanctuary to serve in his The priest had made it his mission at the service. The parish youth choir This story is possibly a parable. last mass and also to receive to visit each and every home of the Gospel ended with, “They said sang during the service. goodbye hugs. The huge church was congregants. He had almost nothing to anyone.” (16: 8) If the The final verses have much to say Tributes for Fr Sebastian poured in filled to capacity. completed his mission before he women failed to spread the Good to us about disciples and - from members of the congregation “When I came here, I was told was transferred. News then who should? You and I ship. All participants in the story about the curse on this church. with tears flowing. The priest By Martin Mahlaba. Pic by Sam Taunyane must spread the Good News. are gentiles, pagans. All are called Priests did not last here, but we’ve thanked the congregation for Later writers added their own to bring Good News. The man broken that curse. In 30 years the “journeying in faith” with him and endings to help us understand our who had been cured takes up an church is now able to say farewell to also thanked the Sisters of Mercy for mission. “Afterwards Jesus extraordinary role. a priest for the first time and also their work in the church and the himself, through them, sent forth He begged Jesus to let him have a party to that effect,” he said. community. He had started with the theme: from east to west the sacred and accompany him. “19Jesus did not The young priest came to the church as an assistant priest, but a “Yes, I can” and “Yes, we can” with imperishable proclamation of let him, but said, ‘Go home to year later he had to take over the the aim of encouraging people to your family and tell them how eternal salvation.” Once more we reins as the reigning priest was do things for themselves and not are challenged. much the Lord has done for you, transferred. hold out a begging bowl. A third writer, possibly copying and how he has had mercy on The priest before that was also Every Palm Sunday, the congre- from Luke, tells us that, “They you.” He is the third person in went forth and preached, while the Mark’s Gospel to spread the Good Lord worked with them and News. A pagan, missioned to We Celebrate with our Priests & Clergy confirmed the word through pagans. His first task is to be accompanying signs.” (16: 20) We Good News. Are we Good News The following Priests and Deacons celebrate their birthdays and are commissioned to work with to those nearest and dearest to us? anniversaries of their ordination. Remember them in your prayers! Jesus. Having brought Jesus message to Mathias Kaliisa 19-7-09 1 Ordinations In Mark 5 we read: They went family and friends he “went away Louis Ajinge 03-7-10 across the lake to the region of the and began to tell in the Decapolis John De Nobrega 04-7-54 Emmanuel Dim 06-7-13 Gerasenes. 2When Jesus got out of how much Jesus had done for him. Ivo Pisacane 13-7-58 the boat, a man with an evil spirit And all the people were amazed.” John Coleman 03-7-60 Birthdays in June came from the tombs to meet him. (5: 20) Peter Doherty 01-7-62 Chancery statue of 6When he saw Jesus from a Pause for a moment and bring to Benno Singer 29-7-63 3rd Joseph Luyombya Our Lady unveiled 5th Rev Robert Bothma distance, he ran and fell on his mind all that the Lord has done for Anthony Bailey 10-7-66 Archbishop Buti Tlhagale and 7 you. Tell others the amazing story 6th Rev Neil Philipson knees in front of him. He shouted Enoch Shomang 17-7-67 the Vicar General, Fr Duncan of how you became Good News. Lewis Tsuro at the top of his voice, “What do Michael Austin 04-7-70 Tsoke, left, flanking the statue of 8 Let us make Mary’s prayer, ours. 14th John Thompson you want with me, Jesus? Jesus David Dryden 12-7-73 Our Lady of the Immaculate “My soul proclaims the great- Thabo Sefoli had said, “Come out of this man, Brian Connolly 12-7-75 Conception, patroness of the 12 ness of the Lord and my spirit 15th David Rowan you evil spirit!” The demons Jeremias Dos Santos 30-7-78 Archdiocese of Johannesburg. begged Jesus, “Send us among the rejoices in in God my saviour. The 16th Tom Segami Mariano Gonzalez 05-7-80 The statue was erected about two pigs.” The evil spirits came out Mighty One has done great things Gerard McCabe David Rowan 30-7-82 months ago and unveiled by His and went into the pigs. 14Those for me and Holy is His name.” 18th Ignatius Fidgeon Sergio Durigon 27-7-91 Grace, on Thursday 28 May. The tending the pigs ran off and (Lk 1: 46, 49) 19th Arnaldo Nyathi Raymond McQuarrie 04-7-92 statue stands in the garden at the Blaise Mambu Habib Badaoui 22-7-95 back of the Chancery grounds, 21st Jeff Jawaheer Eugene Oguamanam 22-7-95 facing the Cathedral. Opiyo Matthew 29-7-95 23rd Sean Mc Ewen Lebo WA Majahe Maurice Chidiac 13-7-97 24th David Holdcroft Terence Fox 19-7-98 Sean Murphy Drummond Lessing 19-7-98 27th Rev Michael Nolan Michael McGovern 19-7-98 Rev Bernard Khasu Michael Pinnock 19-7-98 Thabo Mothiba Brian Walsh 19-7-98 28th Rev Simon Mokoena AD news Raymond Anyanwu 17-7-99 29th Enoch Shomang Published by the Catholic Archdiocese Emmanuel Kagimbangabo 21-7-01 Rev Anthony Maddison of Johannesburg, Didier Michon Pvt Bag X10, Doornfontein, 2028. Testing her journalistic skills … David Holdcroft 03-7-04 186 Nugget St, Berea. Charles Uloko 02-7-05 30th Rev Graham Meiring ADNews recently held a photo- years later, when they met the Twelve issues per annum. 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July 2015 [email protected] Volume 30 No 3 11 Fr Teboho Matseke John Mills congra- carries the monstrance Farewell to Corpus in procession in the tulates Sr Claudia and streets of Spruitview. wishes her well in her colleagues Christi new endeavours. he feast of Corpus Christi celebrates the Eucharist Below: Fr Simphiwe Tas the body and blood Kheswa, Nyolohelo of Christ. This jubilant festival is carrying the Body of celebrated by Catholics to proclaim Christ in procession. the truth of the transubstantiation of bread and wine into the actual body of Christ during Mass. The main feature of Corpus Christi cele- Above: Sr Claudia gives a brations is the triumphant liturgical speech and expresses her gratitude for all the help she got procession in which the sacred host Cecilia Koebe bids farewell to the is carried out of the church “for the from all staff in ensuring that her staff with a fitting speech saying she Christian faithful to make a public department ran smoothly. will forever be grateful for friend- profession of faith and worship of ships formed while she worked at the Most Blessed Sacrament.” he Chancery staff said It emphasises the joy of the Tfarewell to two remarkable the Chancery. She also expressed Eucharist, which is observed on women who have been instru- gratitude to her Vicar, Fr Peter Holy Thursday in the somber As the procession gets to the church … mental in taking their departments Doherty for always availing himself atmosphere of the nearness of to great heights. to help drive the department. Good Friday. The feast is liturgically On Friday 29, May. Cecilia 13 years were sent off with a celebrated on the Thursday after St Martin de Porres Koebe, who was the head of the stunning luncheon. Present were Trinity Sunday, but in our part of Chancellor, Fr Jean-Marie the world, the South African Fundraiser Catechetical department and who Did’Ho Kizutuka, Fr Peter Catholic Bishops Conference has been with the Archdiocese for decided to move it to a Sunday six years, and Sr Claudia Haus- Doherty and the chancery staff. because of pastoral reasons. At the man, head of the Aids Office for Pictures and report: Lebo WA Majahe end of Mass there is often a procession of the Blessed Sacrament followed by a benediction. Lebo WA Majahe Tumi Mkhambi, Mbali Mnguni, Thami Dlamini, Dudu Dampies, Nandi Dabu- la and Baile Makgatho, members of the fundraising committee of St Martin de Porres, Orlando West during a one-day fundraising event for the Save Our School project which was held on 31 May. Pentecost “A big thank you to all for the money raised on the day. May God bless you all abundantly especially the male folks for going the extra mile,” said Nandi Dubula chairperson of the committee. Soweto Deanery’s St Anne’s Sodality Executive, rally at the Baile Makgatho Martha Dhlamini, Belice Machepha, Sibongile Mlangeni and Maria Johnson Catholic Women’s Cathedral League Promoting presence and “ ary and the apostles AGM co-responsibility of Catholic Women prayed unceasingly for M The CWL Johan- n 21 May, women repre- Regina Mundi, Moroka spoke on faith. nine days in the upper room nesburg Regional senting different sodalities She said that to her, faith means, until the Holy Spirit descended Council president, Ofrom the Soweto Deanery among other things, saying the Creed on the feast of Pentecost. That Renilda Walton, met for the World Union of Catholic with understanding. She related a tale is the scriptural reference of a presented an Women’s Organisations’ (WUCWO) of a young boy who was so disturb- Novena.” So said Fr Joseph in-depth report on annual celebration at Good ingly calm when a plane experienced Wilson, MSC at a Pentecost the workings of Shepherd, Protea Glen. WUCWO’s great turbulence that people aboard rally organised by the Central the Council. objective is to promote the presence, asked him why he was not worried. Fr Joseph Wilson during the The boy’s response was: “My father is Service Team of the Charismatic participation and co-responsibility of healing service Catholic women in society and the the pilot and I know he is in control.” Renewal Group held at the “That is the kind of faith God wants no need for me to tell you. I must church, to enable them to fulfil their Cathedral hall. mission of evangelisation and to us to have in Him,” she said. say, God has not only blessed us Celebrations started with the work for human development. After Mass was celebrated by Bishop glorious mysteries of the Rosary, with one, but with two.” The opening remarks by the St Anne’s Emeritus, Zithulele Mvemve who said followed by the veneration of the celebrations ended with a healing Sodality Soweto Deanery president, “Faith without works is dead. As a Blessed Sacrament and praise and service that was conducted in the Belice Machepha, a prayer was said. church, we are happy that women of worship. Mass was said by presence of Jesus in the Blessed Presidents of sodalities from different sodalities are joining hands Fr Joseph. Sacrament. different parishes respectively shared and working towards becoming one. Norah Derbyshire (middle) was “The general perception is that Frs Emmanuel Youngten, Cletus their understanding of faith, hope, After all, Jesus prayed, “May they be Onwudiwe CSsR, Joachim presented with her 50-year CWL love, peace and joy. one, as You and I are one.” the Holy Spirit is not present in badge by Mary Hart, past president Malungu and Henry Nwokoro Rebecca Mofutsanyana from Lerato Mohone the Catholic Church and that it is of Craighall and she was blessed only invoked when the priest CSsR from the Port Elizabeth by Fr Vincent Pienaar (right). makes the sign of the cross,” diocese helped in administering Norah is 90 years old and is a Fr Joseph said. After reflecting on the sacrament of reconciliation. loyal member of the CWL. She the fruits of the Spirit, Fr Joseph Lerato Mohone wrote a poem which she read at the said: “The infallible sign that a annual general meeting. person has the Holy Spirit is when he is filled with joy. When Pope Francis smiles, joy bursts out of him and that makes him so beautiful and attractive. The Holy HEAVEN IS A REALITY Spirit makes the message of Reg. No 2003/047906/23 Christ so attractive that he starts instructing a communist, Raul No Holiness, No Heaven Castro.” Fr Joseph blessed the water and salt which are used to dispel evil We deal in Wholesale & Retail of: spirits. Testimonies included that Bibles, Rosaries, Crucifix, Medals, Hymns, of Willy and Michelle Heban- Statues, Etc. djoko from St Francis of Assisi, HEAD OFFICE BRANCH Yeoville, who, for quite some No 1037 Albertina Sisulu Rd Park Central Shopping Centre time had been unable to conceive. (former 153 Broadway) Cnr Noord & Twist Streets However, after attending last Bez Valley Near Fish ’n Chips Johannesburg Johannesburg year’s rally, Willy said, looking at his wife’s tummy: “Well there is Tel 011 338-5077 COMPARE OUR PRICES!

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