Archdiocesan News A PUBLICATION OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OF • ISSUE NO 70 • OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2013 • Free oF Charge Celebrating the Cabra journey under the Southern Cross

Sydney Duval reflects on 150 years of service and ministry by the Cabra Dominican sisters

he footprints of Cabra science, justice, faith and the Gospel. Dominican Sisters, celebrat- “We don’t teach black children or ing 150 years of service and white children or coloured children. ministryT in , are to be We teach children,” the sisters pro- found all over the Archdiocese of claimed. Cape Town, from the Sr Margaret Kelly OP, a former to the . Southern African Region vicar and The footprints began with Sr secretary to Justice and Peace at the Dympna Kinsella OP and her pio- Southern African Catholic Bishops’ neers from Ireland stepping ashore Conference, recalls 1976 when the sis- in Cape Town on 7 September 1863. ters, supported by the bishops, stood They were answering two calls – a call up against the system and breached to mission as educators from Bishop the seemingly impenetrable walls of Thomas Grimley, and the Dominican apartheid. call to preach the good news of Jesus “For well over 100 years from their Christ of compassion, forgiveness and arrival in Cape Town the Cabra joy. Dominican sisters were held in high The sisters answered the calls in regard as model citizens, polite ladies a spirit that can be characterised as and professional leaders in education creative and holistic, sagacious and in all sectors of society,” Sr Margaret courageous, in turn enriching the lives notes. of all they touched in the classroom “In the 1970s and 1980s this and in community, planting the seeds image was challenged as they of learning, values and principles for actively opposed apartheid. In 1976 life, supported by the Catholic ethos Springfield Convent quietly accepted Archbishop Brislin with Mrs Sheila Davids, winner of a trip to the Holy Land and Egypt, kindly sponsored for scaffolding and nurtured by the a few coloured pupils who had applied by St Gerard's Holy Tours. The prize was awarded at the Archdiocesan Heritage Day Dinner Dance at embrace of Gospel life. for admission to the school. When the Grand West on 23 September 2013. See further pics of the dinner dance and art auction on page 5. Their partnership with the local sky did not fall in many more black church was prodigious. Together they and coloured students were accepted new situation and to ensure that they that are closed, that they may be work; in sensitising communities to were seen as a community rowing the into Springfield and all the other could take part in all events: in exami- opened to hear and proclaim the word the integrity of creation. same boat together as they pushed Dominican and Catholic schools nations, sports and all inter-schools of God. The sisters have worked their The Cabra footprints also carry out into the deep, from education to throughout South Africa in January events normally reserved for whites.” own miracles in speech and hearing with them that enduring and indomi- social justice. During the turmoil of 1977. The press had a field day. The Springfield experience can be at The Grimley in and St table Dominican spirit which has the late 1980s and early 1990s, mark- “It took great courage to withstand described as a defining moment when Dominic’s at Wynberg. contributed greatly to transforming ing the death throes of apartheid, the threats of closure issued by the the practice of “whites only”, a cor- In more recent years Cabra foot- the hearts and minds of generations the unwritten mobilising mantra of government. At the level of leader- nerstone of racial prejudice, was being prints have moved on beyond the of people, especially the young, at the struggle solidarity seemed to be: “We ship, Sr Marian O’Sullivan OP was destroyed to make way for a just and classroom to respond to the needs of foot of Africa, under the Southern all are in it together.” part of the team from the SACBC democratic South Africa in 1994 the times – to be a supportive presence Cross. To all the Cabra sisters, living The Cabra footprint can be found in that negotiated with the government The Cabras are also remembered for in community life. They can be found and gone, for what you have done the schools and convents they estab- for many years before the matter was their contribution to a special ministry in a diversity of pastoral ministries: and are doing in the vineyard, for lished from the centre of the old resolved. At the local level Springfield in education, serving as empowering in prayer and contemplation, retreats cultivating a crop of green and gold, city to neighbouring suburbs, begin- and other Catholic schools worked messengers of the Gospel call for eph- and spiritual direction; in ministries thank you, thank you, and again ning with St Mary’s Convent and to help the students adapt to the phetha – touching ears and mouths of care; in ongoing justice and peace thank you. St Mary’s School in 1863. Primary schools and high schools were built St Gerard'S Holy tourS that more or less followed the railway (18 AND OLDER) CALLING ALL YOUTH !! uPCoMING Holy laNd PIlGrIMaGeS! line, the curve of the mountains and the shoreline from Woodstock and COME AND JOIN US IN JULY 2015, ON A July 2014 - St Mary of the angels Parish, athlone - Fr albert CaP & Bernard Hermanus through Wynberg and St FANTASTIC 9 DAY LIFE CHANGING JOURNEY!! august 2014 - Parish Cpt - Fr Joseph (Norb.) & Shawn lotters James to Simon’s Town. They moved in new directions to Matroosfontein, A TRIP TO FRANCE, FLYING FROM SA TO PARIS; THEN TO THE WONDERFUL SHRINE Sept 2014 - St anne's Parish, Steenberg - Frs thomas & Baiju MSFS & Maureen Matthews OF LOURDES, (A SPIRITUAL PLACE YOU WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER) WHERE OUR Stellenbosch and Nyanga, which oct 2014 - regina Coeli Parish, Belgravia - Fr Victor oCd & dcn eugene tito became a site of township struggle. LADY APPEARED TO ST BERNADETTE; THEREAFTER A BUS TRIP FOR A WONDERFUL They went where they were called to SCENIC TOUR THROUGH FRANCE; OVERNIGHTING IN AVIGNON – ATTENDING ITS March 2015 - Holy redeemer Parish, - Fr Sizwe CSsr & everal Josephs serve a need. FAMOUS WORLD RENOWNED ANNUAL YOUTH FESTIVAL; CONTINUING ONTO april 2015 – Charismatic renewal, Cape town - Fr emmanuel Siljeur & Pam Morris The Cabra journey ran on through NEVERS, WHERE U WILL SEE THE INCORRUPT BODY OF ST BERNADETTE AND THEN the years to become an integral part of TO ONE OF THE MOST DESIRED PLACES IN THE WORLD – PARIS WHERE YOU WILL September 2015 - our lady of Perpetual Help, retreat - Fr Sean Collins CSsr & Connie Petersen some watershed moments in the histo- STAY FOR A FEW DAYS TO SEE THE HISTORICAL, SPIRITUAL AND OTHER SITES OF uPCoMING euroPe PIlGrIMaGeS! THIS MOST FAMOUS CITY, INCLUDING A RIDE UP THE GREAT EIFFEL TOWER!! ry of South Africa that required cour- July 2014 - Pilgrimage to Portugal (Fatima), Spain & France (lourdes, avignon, Nevers and Paris) age in the classroom and courage in WE WILL ASSIST YOU WITH ANY FUNDRAISING OR SPONSORSHIP - Immaculate Conception Parish, Parow - Fr Sonny Gadai CaP & elise Petersen the streets. The towns and townships REQUIREMENTS!! SEATS ARE LIMITED!! July 2015 - youth Pilgrimage to France (lourdes, avignon, Nevers & Paris) - Magda Karelse were now seething with discontent august 2015 - Pilgrimage to rome, assisi & France (lourdes, avignon, Nevers and Paris) over apartheid, the legacy of Bantu FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: MAGDA 076 164 5017 or - Fr Mark Pothier & Maria (Poppy) Pilcher Education, and the implementation of 021 706 4410; John 021 705 5131 or 083 277 7999 all travel, visa, insurance, etc, will be arranged for you. oppressive laws to enforce segregation Tour Professionally arranged by: St Gerards Holy Tours arraNGed By St GerardS Holy tourS in society and in the schools. Contact: Deacon John Sheraton 021 705 5131 or 083 277 7999 Contact: deacon John Sheraton – 021 705 5131 or 083 277 7999 The sisters organised their resistance Email: [email protected] email: [email protected] to the system that was against con- ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS Visit the Archdiocese of Cape Town’s website on www.adct.org.za October-December 2013 1 Youth Chaplaincy

Hey everyone! I cannot believe that I am writing an From update for the Archdiocesan News AGAIN! It really does seem like the other day that we were all together at the Cathedral for the Youth Day the Mass, and September and October seemed so very far away. Now the Youth Leadership Weekend is a distant memory and HEART Youth Ministry Day is also behind us! The Youth Leadership Weekend was a great suc- cess. There were a total of 36 The end of the to become better servants and people on the course from 10 Year of Faith express our faith in service of different parishes (top, right). is almost upon the poor. The course was held at the us. I have been There are many ways in Hawequas Scout Ranch just outside impressed which we can do that and many Wellington. The scenery and situa- with the way organisations that we can join tion were beautiful – but the lack of in which so or assist to achieve that end. hot water for most of the weekend many of our We can always make financial was not quite so beautiful! parishes embraced Pope- contributions or donations in The weekend was jam- Emeritus Benedict's call for kind to Catholic organisations packed with activities ranging this year of re-vitalization and such as CWD (and to support from the talks on leadership theory (right)… renewal of our faith. The par- the buckets of love campaign), ticipation in diocesan events to St Vincent de Paul, the pris- and in pilgrimages organised on ministry or the Apostleship by parishes has been hearten- of the Sea to name a few. There ing and we now anticipate the are many other organisations Feast of Christ the King when that do excellent and essential to pancake making (left)… we will celebrate the the clos- work. But it is not just about ing of the Year of Faith at the money or donations: in fact, to some crazy games (below) archdiocesan Mass. Of course that can be the easy way. We we will all continue to nurture should also look at how we and develop this great gift of can participate, how we can faith that has been given to us. sacrifice some of our time and We can do that especially use the talents we have. Our by having a sense of diakonia, service must be in solidarity that is, service. As followers of with those we serve and not Christ we are called to humble done in a condescending way as Youth ministry day (pics below) was also a great success, service of our neighbour, to a superior to an inferior, simply hosted as usual by Lansdowne parish, serve the poor and afflicted. because we are giving service with 28 parishes represented. Mass This is the strong message of as Christians, as brothers and was celebrated by the archbishop, the Scriptures and one which sisters in the family of God. which was followed by a light lunch. Pope Francis is emphasising in We thank our deacons for After lunch there were activities and his papacy. the witness they continue to workshops for the liturgical dancers, In the archdiocese we are give to us. The reason for the altar server co-ordinators and youth dedicating the coming year as establishment of these helpers leaders, as well as some games for the the Year of the Deacon. This is of the apostles was to care for younger ones. to commemorate the restora- the widows of the Hellenist t ion of t he per m ane nt di acon ate Christians (Act 6:1-7). They by the Second Vatican Council continue to give love and care fifty years ago. As we celebrate for so many parishioners. Let the permanent diaconate – and us focus in a special way this give thanks for the permanent coming year in praying for and deacons of our own archdio- saying thank you to our dea- cese who have and continue to cons. serve God's people in Word and Sacrament – we accept the challenge of the Gospel and of +Stephen Brislin which Pope Francis reminds us, Archbishop of Cape Town

Archdiocesan News is a channel of communication and dialogue for the people of the Archdiocese of Cape Town. The views expressed in it do not necessarily reflect the views of the editors. It hopes to communicate We are also very excited to once various events, discuss topical issues, provide theological and spiritual again be hosting a youth ministry con- input, and reflect all aspects of the life of our Church. of people using their hands in receiv- ing the sacred host. I feel the laity ference in Cape Town in February, Archdiocesan News is produced by the Archdiocese of Cape Town and have not been formally instructed as with international speakers from Life appears quarterly. Thank you to those who submitted articles for this edi- Teen in the USA. Registration is now tion. What would you like to see in future editions? Please submit reports Thank you for a fine quarterly paper! to the why and the how! I heard a It is so good to hear of various events visiting priest remind the people that open at www.sacyltc.yolasite.com/ about events and workshops that take place in your parish, or suggest and I encourage every parish to try topics and issues you feel would be beneficial to our Church. in the archdiocese and to have a it was never a dogmatic teaching from meaningful story as well. The report the Vatican that everybody was to use and send at least one representative Archdiocesan News is distributed free of charge in all parishes of the their hands in future! I also believed, to this training conference Archdiocese of Cape Town. Donations will be gladly appreciated. on the Archbishop's Building Fund (from your printed list of parishes) then, that it was an instruction. Now As always please remember to Articles, letters and advertisements should reach us by 6 January 2014 must be very disappointing to the I know better. invite me to youth events in your for the January-March 2014 edition. archbishop; the response appears to There is little doubt that this prac- parishes and deaneries Please address all correspondence to: be so weak. One must question that tice, now widespread, is open to a Peace and Blessings Archdiocesan News, P O Box 2910, Cape Town, 8000. necessary bond of brotherly love and great deal of abuse. I have witnessed Fr Charles Prince Tel: 021 462 2417. Fax: 021 461 9330 unity in the Church, and this must people take the host to their benches. Youth Chaplain E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.adct.org.za necessarily affect people like myself. I have seen a number of people actu- Editor: Stephen Docherty But my chief concern is the abuse ally lick the host from their hands; sense of adoration, of divine presence, Regular Contributors: Archbishop Stephen Brislin, Mgr Andrew of the Holy Eucharist, as is so often I have seen youth chewing gum and of a worshipping community. I may be Borello, Fr Ralph de Hahn, CPD, CPLO, Youth Desk, Vocations Desk, reflected in letters I read in the smilingly approach the Sacrament. wrong, I may be seeing what really is Catholic Welfare and Development. Southern Cross. I myself, besides Another hurtful reaction is with the not there, but it is surely a matter for Layout, Production & Advertising: Stephen Docherty many others I am sure, have experi- crowds moving up to the altar one by the Holy Father and for our bishops. enced some very disturbing episodes one, the lack of reverence; there is no E.Y. Roussouw ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS October-December 2013 2 in the seminary is a journey of self discov- Africa at the Commonwealth Games, ery and also a discerning of God’s will for held in Delhi, India. Our Vocation Stories one’s life. Pray for me as I also promise Having ticked that goal off, I did some These are four of our six seminarians. We thank God that they have to pray for you in this great journey of more introspection as to “where to responded generously to the Lord's call to labour in his vineyard. life, as we move closer to our ultimate now?” Although I enjoyed many parts of serious, and encouraged me to follow my end which is the eternal bliss with our the corporate life, it just never seemed heart if this is what I believed and where I heavenly Father. totally right for me. I always believed hoped to find true happiness. I was called to do something else, I thus joined the discernment pro- something more. gramme with Fr John Bartmann, then So in 2011, I participated once again vocations director of the Archdiocese in the archdiocesan discernment pro- of Cape Town, together with a group gramme, which also incorporated of other eager young men. He took spending 40 hours of community service us through a process of understanding in St Joseph’s Home for sick and disabled who the priest was and where the call children in Montana. What a humbling comes from, and what will be expected experience that proved to be! of us as future priests. He encouraged us, Later that year, I applied yet again to but made us aware of the many difficul- enter the seminary and was accepted. After a great deal of prayer and discern- This experience of life has ties and realities the priest faces in the prompted me many times to ask the modern world. ment, I left my job in the corporate world and entered St Francis Xavier question,”What is the purpose of me I applied and was accepted to study for being here (studying for the priest- the priesthood by Archbishop Lawrence Seminary in Athlone in February 2012. Although painfully challenging at times, hood)?” The answer to this has come in Henry, who to this day encourages me a three-fold way, i.e., the scriptures; the the seminary was important for me in to persevere in my goal. He reminds me preaching of priests who have indeed discovering more about myself, about Alfredo van der Schyff constantly that there will be difficulties been, and still are, remarkable role my Church and about my relationship My name is Alfredo van der Schyff and I in life and on the journey towards the models; and the people of God – my Shaun Addinall with God. It also allowed me to experi- was born on 28 March 1987. I am from priesthood, but that I should bear in mind own community from where I was Attending a Holy Cross convent school ence different cultures and, thereby, a place called Seawinds in Cape Town he whom I am following – Christ Jesus called – in Elsie's River. in my primary school years provided me to enjoy the vitality of the Church in and belong to the parish of St Anne’s, who suffered for me – and that I should However, it was not easy to answer with a good introduction to learning the South Africa. My formators proved to Steenberg. I am from a family of four, know that there will always be a Good God's call or to accept the invitation Catholic way of life by regular prayer be great people of faith, understanding having two elder brothers and a younger Friday before the joy and glory of Easter. that the Lord offered me – it took me and Mass attendance. The sisters were and wisdom. sister. At present I have been in formation and ten years to answer the Lord on his wonderful teachers. We had a weekly I recently completed my six-month My call to the priesthood is somewhat training towards the priesthood for six invitation. But the call of Jesus towards school Mass on a Tuesday morning pastoral assignment in the parish of strange, but at the same time fascinating. years of a nine year programme. I have me was not a once-off call, but an ongo- and one of my first memories was Atlantis. Although many of the pastoral The nurturing of my faith and the begin- completed four years of philosophy and ing one. The older I become, the more clearly remembering the priest (the late experiences remain challenging, they nings of my “call” started with my parents at present I am in second year theology. this becomes a reality. Fr Michael Ward) raising his hands in are often drowned in the joy and hon- when I was still small. My parents made With God’s grace and help I am still jour- Taking up the Lord’s invitation brings prayer – and I thought to myself – I also our to serve God’s people. I believe that sure that we attended Sunday Mass every neying towards the goal of the priesthood with it many challenges, some of which want to do that. this is all needed as part of my formation week. As a young boy, Holy Mass made of Jesus Christ. can shake you to the core of your being. While still in the convent school, and to provide me with the right skills, absolutely no sense to me, it bored me I mention just a few. The first is that my father, being in the Air Force, was knowledge and attitude to be a good half to death, and the priest constantly when you enter the seminary you live transferred to Potchefstroom where I priest. Many of the experiences that I waffled on and on about things I did not with other men who are journeying did the majority of my schooling. The currently face have helped me discern know or understand. this road with you. You learn to build idea of possibly wanting to become a even more the Lord’s call to priesthood. However, as time and the years pro- a sense of fraternity with them as all priest popped its head up again when This, of course, is through no achieve- gressed and as I grew in reason and stat- of you are journeying to something I was in Standard 9 (grade 11). But at ment or holiness of my own but rather ure, this man known as “Father” and “the common – the priesthood. But even the same time, I had also started play- through the Lord’s gift of vocation to priest” began to fascinate me. Everything this can bring challenges because of ing and doing well at bowls as well as the priesthood. he did was weird but welcoming, all at the our different backgrounds. Academics, being informed that my parents were I left for Rome in September 2013 to same time. He lived alone, had no wife too, is highly demanding and this has moving back to Cape Town. There was embark on four years of theology stud- and children, and constantly wore black made me to look at all my parish priests too much going on for me to give this ies at the Pontifical Beda College. with much respect and admiration, and clothes. He wasn’t very rich and he didn’t anymore thought. Please pray for me. indeed urges me on to continue on this have any qualities that made him shine After matric, I was conscripted to journey. in any specific way. Yet at the same time do two years of National Service in Lastly, to any young man who is people were drawn to him – they were the South African Medical Services. thinking about the priesthood, I wish to compelled by some urge to constantly Towards the end of my National Service, encourage you not to be afraid. Instead, speak to him, to tell him their darkest during the latter part of 1989, I applied take up the Lord on his offer on your secrets, and share their greatest hopes for a position at Old Mutual and ended life and think of the people who are and joys. He was there when their chil- up working 16 years for them, in the thirsty for the Lord. It is through them dren were born, when they received the Mathekodwa Mqomboti Financial Asset Management division. that you will hear those profound words Eucharist for the first time, and when the During my time at Old Mutual, I was of the Lord, “I thirst." (John 19:28). Be bishop sealed them with the Holy Spirit; My name is Mathekodwa Christian Mqomboti. I was born in the eastern fortunate enough to be given a bursary inspired, listen to the inner promptings he was there when they gave themselves to study Business Administration and of the Holy Spirit, and let God guide to each other in marriage; and he was Cape in a small town called Tsomo, being the fourth of five children. At the age of Industrial Psychology, which I completed you on your journey in life. there when they died and went home to in 1993. But I was still searching as to ten we moved to Cape Town to live with The vocation stories of our other two their heavenly Father. what God wanted me to do. There was our mother who was working in Cape seminarians will be featured in forthcoming At the age of 16, this man sparked still a sense of uneasiness in my life. something in me I never thought would Town at that time. I went to Mzamomtsha editions of the Archdiocesan News Primary School in Driftsand, and In 2004, I decided to take part in have surfaced, not because of who he a discernment programme offered by was, but because of how and for whom completed my schooling at Langa High School. the Archdiocese of Cape Town. It is he lived. He lived in word and deed that at least a one-year programme where DISCERNMENT which he served, namely he was Christ I was born a Methodist, following my Theo April father’s religion, and when I came to like-minded men meet every second Jesus to his people. When I saw him I saw My name is Theo Angelo April, the Cape Town my mother invited me to Saturday morning to talk about various SESSIONS FOR the Christ that was in the gospels, the issues and concepts in the church, how second of four children, and I grew one who loved the poor, forgave sinners, join her for Mass. From that moment on up in Elsie's River. I am on my journey I fell in love with the Church, especially it affects them, their spiritual life and PRIESTHOOD healed the sick and raised the dead. whether there is a vocation to the towards the priesthood, presently stud- the priesthood and the Eucharist. For ying philosophy for the Archdiocese of This for me as a rebellious teen was priesthood or religious life. I plucked 2014 me, this is when my vocation to the Cape Town. strange, because I had many ideas of up the courage to apply to enter the priesthood began. I did not understand My own vocation story helps me to what I wanted to be: from a pastry chef, seminary and was accepted to start IS GOD CALLING YOU? fully what it meant but I knew deep in my reflect deeply on what I consider to to a doctor, to a microbiologist. But as in 2005. However, at the same time, I heart that God was calling me to this, and be a call from the Lord. To answer the Come and SEE I prayed and spoke to my parish priest, was offered a wonderful position as a I wanted it too. I then told my mother Lord's call brings with it many chal- it became increasingly clear that the Training & Development manager for an that I wanted to be a Catholic priest, and lenges, and one is never comfortable We meet on the following priesthood was in fact where God was international financial institution, which so my journey began. with answering the Lord or accepting Saturday mornings at the calling me to. meant that I would be given opportuni- I eventually made the announcement People who have played a pivotal role the offer that God puts before you. Chancery: in my life are my mother, Thandeka ties to travel internationally to attend Answering a call to follow Jesus and to my mother. She just looked at me and teach programmes. I had indeed hit a and laughed, and said “You, a priest?!” I Ntsume Mqomboti; my first parish priest, accepting him as the only love of your January 25 Fr Desmond Curran who helped me crossroads in my life. After considerable life comes with many challenges indeed. understood her reaction because I wasn’t prayer, I made an appointment to see February 08, 22 exactly a very well-behaved son. I was to discover my vocation more fully, and I remember when I realised that I want- who was my inspiration; my catechism Archbishop Henry to discuss the matter ed to become a priest it came as a big March 08, 22 naughty and stubborn, just for starters. with him. He was so understanding and As time progressed she realized I was teachers, who introduced me to the surprise, because of the unworthiness April 19 – Vocations Festival faith; and Archbishop Lawrence Henry, wise. I will never forget his words to one feels to move to a supernatural life, May 03, 17, 31 me, “Shaun, there is no race to become who believed in me and accepted me to here and now. June 14, 28 study for priesthood for the Archdiocese a priest. Take the job opportunity and, if A call to the priesthood is not easy. It of Cape Town. I began my studies at you have a true calling, you will be back should not be understood as a career, July 26 St Francis Xavier Diocesan Seminary in in my office.” but as a call from the master of the August 02, 16 2009 at the age of 19, and continued at St So, I accepted the corporate offer and vineyard himself, Jesus Christ. September 06, 20 John Vianney National Seminary. enjoyed the travelling. I also realised just Before starting seminary formation Most of all it was God who called me how much I enjoyed being with people, I had a stable career in the corpo- DON'T DELAY. and in particular, teaching and guiding rate world, so financially I felt secure. to this life, and each and every minute of THE TIME IS NOW! my life he gives me the grace to continue. them in their development. However, since leaving school there had I thank God for all my life experiences, In 1996, I received my SA Protea been an ongoing yearning to discover Fr Emmanuel Siljeur and believe in my heart of hearts that the colours for bowls and represented what it is that I wanted out of life. Even same God who has begun this work in me South Africa at various international though I had a career and many friends, Episcopal Vicar: Vocations and will bring it to completion. Being in the championships and tournaments until and experienced comfort and security, Seminary Formation seminary, of course, does not guarantee 2010, where I was blessed and fortunate nothing was, and still is, more securing [email protected] the gift of priesthood or ordination. Being to have won a gold medal for South than to be with the Lord. ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS October-December 2013 3 List of parish contributions to the Year of Faith Building Project until end of September 2013. Cathedral Church of St Mary of the Flight into Egypt, CT R 12 890.00 Athlone: St Mary of the Angles R 0.00 Atlantis: St John the Baptist R 8 364.00 Belgravia: Regina Coeli R 0.00 : Sts John and Paul R 10 000.00 Bellville: Our Lady of Fatima Bellville R 34 602.00 FUNDRAISING Bellville South: Holy Family Bellville see above Bergvliet: Holy Redeemer R 17 992.20 Betty's Bay: Our Lady of Montserrat Grabouw/Overberg see below : St Matthew R 2 212.10 : Good Shepherd R 19 973.50 : All Saints Brackenfell R 7 603.90 Bredasdorp Hermanus R 0.00 Bridgetown: Our Lady of Good Counsel R 0.00 For more details: Fr Peter Ziegler Brooklyn: Our Lady of the Assumption Brooklyn R 13 670.00 Caledon Grabouw/Overberg See below Email: [email protected] : St Theresa R 31 500.00 Tel: 021 694 5355 Clanwilliam: St Maria Goretti Lambert's Bay R 0.00 www.adct.org.za Claremont: St Ignatius Newlands R 6 130.00 Cloeteville: All Saints Stellenbosch see below : Our Lady of the Visitation R 12 630.00 Constantia: Schoenstatt R 0.00 Crossroads (lower) Or Lady Queen of Africa Crossroads R 10 651.50 Crossroads (Old) St Josephine Bakhita Crossroads R 10 000.00 Delft: Jubilee Church of St Lawrence R 19 350.00 : Holy Cross R 20 099.00 : Our Lady of Perpetual Help R 69 755.00 Elsies River: St Clare R 22 000.00 Factreton: St Luke R 20 000.00 : St John the Evangelist Fish Hoek R 8 364.10 Gansbaai: St Peter the Fisherman Hermanus R 0.00 Goodwood: St Joseph Goodwood R 17 150.00 Graafwater: St Augustine Lambert's Bay see below Grabouw: Our Lady of Grabouw Grabouw/Overberg R 0.00 : Our Lady Queen of Peace Grassy Park R 19 680.00 Green Point: Sacred Heart Green Point R 0.00 Green Point: St Margaret Mary Green Point R 1 200.00 Greyton Grabouw/Overberg See above : St Gabriel R 18 096.75 Hanover Park: Our Lady of the Rosary R 22 800.00 Harare: St Therese of Lisieux Khayalitsha see below Hermanus: Our Lady of Light Hermanus R 0.00 Hout Bay: St Anthony Hout Bay R 10 012.50 Hout Bay Harbour: Our Lady Star of the Sea Hout Bay see above Huguenot: Our Lady of Divine Love Paarl see below Ida's Valley; St Mark Stellenbosch see below Khayamnandi Stellenbosch R 1 179.00 : Site B Crossroads see above Khayelitsha: St Kizito Crossroads see above Khayelitsha: St Raphael R 8 426.00 Kleinvlei; St Catherine of Siena R 0.00 Koelenhof: Holy Spirit R 0.00 Kommetjie: St Joseph Kommetjie R 0.00 Kommetjie: St Norbert Kommetjie R 0.00 : St Anthony of Padua Kraaifontein R 11 957.60 : St Ninian R 0.00 Laaiplek: St Helena Vredenburg see below Laingville: St Peter the Fisherman Vredenburg see below Lambert's Bay: St Batholomew Lambert's Bay R 0.00 Langa: St Anthony R 2 735.20 Langebaan: Star of the Sea Vredenburg see below Lansdowne: Our Lady Help of Christians Lansdowne R 0.00 Lavistown: St Martin de Porres Lavistown R 0.00 Lentegeur: St Mary Magdalene R 350.00 Lingalethu Malmesbury see below ; St Clement Grassy Park see above ; St Monica Strand see below Macassar; St Stephen the Martyr see below Maitland: St John R 2 646.30 Makhaza: All Saints Khayalitsha see above Malmesbury: St Francis de Sales R 12 422.80 : Holy Family of Nazareth R 0.00 : Bl Isidore Bakanja Kommetjie see above A comprehensive report on funds raised for the Year of Faith Building Matroosfontein: Holy Trinity R 62 213.40 Fund will be featured in the next edition of the Archdiocesan News. Mbekweni: St Charles Lwanga Paarl R 5 193.60 : Ascension Catholic Community Centre see below Mfuleni: St Matthias Crossroads see above Stellenbosch: St Nicholas Stellenbosch R 0.00 : Our Lady of the Annuciation Brooklyn see above St James: St James R 4 867.40 Montana: St Jospeh's Home Lavistown see above Strand: St Peter Strand R 0.00 Mowbray: St Patrick R 2 050.00 Strandfontein: St Philip R 20 000.00 Newlands: St Bernands Newlands R 28 789.25 Sun Valley: St Brendan Fish Hoek R 1 553.15 Northpine: St Kevin Brackenfell see above Table View: Church of the Resurrection Table View R 16 760.00 Nyanga; St Mary R 5 066.90 Tafelsig: St Timothy R 20 000.00 Observatory: Church of the Holy Name Woodstock see below : Villa Maria Cathedral see above Ocean View: St Andrew Kommetjie see above Villiersdorp: St Barnabas Overberg Ottery: Chapel of Ease Lansdowne see above : Nazareth House Cathedral see above Paarl: St Augustine Paarl R 82 090.00 Vredenburg: St Jude Vredenburg R 4 720.00 Parkwood Estate: St Gerard Grassy Park R 20 000.00 : St Elizabeth Kraaifontein R 7 721.05 Parow: Immaculate Conception R 50 000.00 Welcome Estate: St Theresa R 2 415.00 Parow Valley: Mater Dei R 14 254.00 Westridge: St John Bosco R 0.00 Pinelands: Christ the King R 4 321.50 Woodstock: St Agnes Woodstock R 0.00 Plumstead: St Pius R 0.00 Wynberg: Corpus Christi Wynberg R 23 817.25 Redelinghuys; St Philomenia Lambert's Bay See above Wynberg St Dominic Wynberg see above Retreat: Our Lady of Perpetual Help R5 491.00 Yzerfontein Vredenburg see above Rocklands: St Stephen R 12 300.00 Zwelihle: The Martyrs of Africa Hermanus see above Rondebosch: Kolbe House R 0.00 Portuguese Chaplaincy R 10 000.00 Rondebosch: St Michael R 1 584 715.60 Syro-Malabar Catholics R 5 000.00 Ruyterwacht: Our Lady of the Rosary Goodwood see above St Annes Sodality R 35 000.00 Saldanha: Mother of Mercy Vredenberg see below Germany Speaking Catholic Community R 5 640.30 Salt River: St Francis Woodstock see below Charismatic Renewal R 7 000.00 Scottsdene: St Owen Kraaifontein see above Scalabrini Fathers R 2 000.00 : Our Lady of Good Hope R 104 110.00 Central Deanery R 1 002.00 Simon's Town: Sts Simon and Jude R 0.00 Christian Brothers R 25 000.00 Sir Lowry's Pass Village Somerset West see below Cabra Dominicans R 5 000.00 Somerset West: St Paul Somerset West R 26 154.40 Missionaries of St Francis de Sales R6 600.00 Steenberg; St Anne R 10 608.95 Total Parish /Chaplaincies Contributions R 2 707 897.90

ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS October-December 2013 4 Year of faith golf day Thank you to GOLF DAY @MOWBRAY GOLF COURSE 22 NOVEMBER 2013 the following for their generous contributions to the Year of Faith Building Fund.

Buy-a-Brick or Private Contribution Howse; Cooper; JC Merven; Keenan; Rowan Parry Family; Lond Beach; Portia Hendricks; Kirsty; Gil Dehning; Dermot E Mannion; Lyvoelword cc; The Klnes Rondebosch; RECF; Esau Family; Mrs MS McCartan; Freddie Kriehards; Ralph and Helen Lewis; J Shawdene; L Roelofse; Michelle Franke; A Wesso; Adrian Renaud; Reynold Group; Prof. and Mrs Brian Figaji; Michelle Bradley; Marriage Desk: Jean Hendricks; M Bullen; Armstrong; David Stober; Tim Howse; VM-CC; DR Sale; Mr VR Andreka; Angela Van Lieden; Bockle Family; Arch Private People; C & S Bock; JL Jean Murphy; DBVL J Bosman; CA Padua; D Seale – Pietermaritzburg; Hemsley; A Solomon – Paarl; Grassy Park Confirmation; Green Point Confirmation; Loretta Ball; Pinelands – Anon; Angle Khumalo; Elizabeth Joseph; PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST THE GOLF DAY Mark Topass; Nyabokako; IN DURBANVILLE HAS BEEN CANCELLED MA Brand – Seapoint; K Flanagan; Joy Graayenstein; S Julies; Investec Banon; M George; Samel Chidera Uchegbe; DV Cox; T Verfuss; Ecclesias of the Vine; JD Cole; Llewellyn and Mandi April; M Palmer; Pat Brand; C Schw; Greeba Bullen; Mary Francis; Joy & Kevin Bell; Dinner Dance Archdiocese of Cape Town Dcn Les Rurhmund; Keenan; Walkers Inc.; Springfield Convent; Stewardship Challenge School; C3 Food Services; Tony Wyllie Funeral Home; for Priests Mr & Mrs B Coppen; Prof. and Mrs Brian Figaji; I, Archbishop, Bishop, Monsignor, Father: Mr and Mrs Q Little; Elizabeth Ziegler; ______Mr and Mrs AD Ziegler; (please print your name here) Mrs I Pontac; Mr & Mrs Brophy; Mr & Mrs Malyon; hereby pledge to contribute R100.00 or St Matthew’s, Bonteheuwel; R______(an amount greater than R100.00) per month towards the Year of Faith building project. I Ursula Malyon; am prepared to start pledging in January 2013 and Our Lady of Fatima – Bellville; my commitment will run until November 2013. Lance Witten; Jody Marz; Margaret Alexander; Mavis Spogter; Signed: Raphael Spogter; Estelle Stelluto; Mr & Mrs Johan Huysamen; ______Vernon Fredricks; Nathan Collins; Janice Cornelius; Date: ______St Lawrence – Delft; St Philips, Strandfontein;  St Gerard’s Holy Tours; St Mary’s Cathedral; Priests, Deacons Fr Emmanuel Siljeur Grassy Park Parish; and Religious Fr Dominic Helmboldt Charismatic Renewal Movement; Archbishop Stephen Brislin Fr Peter Ziegler Mr & Mrs April; Mr & Mrs Langley; Bishop Reginald Cawcutt Fr Eoin Farrelly SDB Dinner Dance; Monsignor Jock Baird Scalabrini Father Mr & Mrs J De Gois; Monsignor Clifford Stokes Marist Brothers Mr & Mrs David April; Monsignor Andrew Borello Little Sisters of Jesus – Manenberg Archbishop Stephen Brislin; Fr Ralph de Hahn Cabra Dominicans Portuguese Dancer – Portuguese; Fr Douglas Wiseman Sr Aletta Spogter Community Archdiocese of CT; Fr Roger Hickley Central Deanery Rhonel’s Dance Studio; Fr Harrie Hovers Fr Noel Rucastle Rector & Seminarians St Francis; Fr Edmund O’Neill, SDB Xavier National Orientation; Fr Telford Bray To those priests who have not yet Seminary – Crawford; Fr Bogdan Buksa contributed, it is not too late to Julian Melck – Kersefontein; Fr Kevin Dadswell do so! Virginia O’Connor-Jacobs; Fr Mathew Mengistu Ledo, AJ Winston Jacobs; Fr Mark Pothier Aubrey O’Connor; Fr Audecius Tindimwebwa, AJ Abortion Warning Coral Fisher; Paul Daniels; Fr Brandon West ‘The Pill’ can abort, undetected, soon Carlos Caldeira; Fr Breitenstein after conception. A medical fact. Adam Bremner (adam@ Fr Stephan Hippler See www.humanlife.org/abortion_ abjewellery. co.za). Fr Jerome Aranes does_the_pill.php

ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS October-December 2013 5 ADVENT LECTURES 2013 Theology The Book of God. Today The Qur'ân for First Mgr Andrew Borello Time Readers I want to continue reflecting on identity, there emerges a plethora what it means to live our lives fully. of identities, witnessed both in the Fr Christopher Clohessy PhD In our understanding as believers, vast numbers of churches and in the it means living our lives in Jesus many individual “religious” persons Tue 5 November, 19.30 – Meanings and Manuscripts: A Textual Biography and on his terms – living a life that with no affiliation to any religious is moral, a life of prayer and the body. This produces religious Tue 12 November, 19.30 – Messengers and Models: Major Qur’ânic Themes worship of god, a life of love and anarchy and chaos. service of all and a life which gives once again, we as members of Tue 19 December, 19.30 – Maidens and Mothers: A Chapter About Mary witness to the person of Jesus the Church, need to take a hard Tue 26 December, 19.30 – Monks and Malcontents: Christians in the Qur’ân present and acting in our lives. In look at ourselves and our lives this way, our life and our living is an and to question whether we are authentic response to who Jesus is living an authentic life in Christ and all that he has done for us – a and according to the teachings of St Bernard’s Church life guided by the Spirit into the the Church, or if we have allowed Cnr Protea and Buchan Roads, Newlands truth that sets us free to be fully ourselves to compromise all of this alive. by placing ourselves above Christ 19.30 to 20.30 When we look at the world in and the Church. I believe that very which we live, it is very easy see few of us are authentically living our Donation: R20 per lecture why we are in such a mess and what religion, which means that we are is wrong with the world. essentially not really living our lives to the full. we have lost our sense of god and In order for us to look at ourselves, the need to live lives that are a real the issues that I have raised should St Luke's alive, kicking, response to who god is. In large help us to face ourselves (if we measure we have come to believe are honest and want to do this) that we do not need god and we – morality, prayer and worship, and dancing can do it on our own. Prayer and love and service of others and worship are no longer needed, effective witness. another way of love and service of others are facing ourselves would be to ask St Luke’s, Factreton is alive, kicking determined by whether there is any ourselves: “who is Jesus Christ and dancing under the spiritual guid- benefit to ourselves – after all we and who are we as his body, the ance of Fr David Anderson. are now the centre of our universe Church?” On 12 July 2013 St Luke’s hosted – and morality is guided by what I believe that such honest self a “Black and White” Dance with a others do and how they behave. examination is essential to our cheese and wine in the Kensington Such reality is nothing more than Christian wellbeing, for it allows Civic Centre. The dance was a roaring situation ethics. There is an intrinsic for a continuing repentance and success, well supported, and many sense of doing the right thing, conversion into Jesus Christ, thanks go to the dedicated hard work but who determines what that is? with an emerging life as individual of the entire fundraising team and There is no longer an objective believers and Church that is parishioners who sold tickets. The morality, but that which individuals authentic, because it is increasingly dance was such a success that tickets determine as right for them. about Jesus and less and less about were in demand and patrons who even if we acknowledge that ourselves and our confused ideas. had enjoyed it wanted to purchase there is a god and want to have This comes to be a life driven by tickets for the 2014 dance, which will some connection to him, we want the Spirit who leads us into the be hosted again in June/July 2014 – God to fit in with our lives and truth, who is the way to life and life balloons in the church as part of their rice, packets of soup; Week 4 – pasta, watch this space! agendas. This leaves us with a in its fullness in Jesus, who is Lord evangelisation campaign. flour, cereals; Week 5 – jam, peanut The next big fundraiser is a bus trip very confused religious identity and Saviour. There is little room for As Ecclesia co-ordinator, I explained butter, fish paste, etc.; Week 6 – tea, to Hawston Fish Festival. Tickets where morality becomes arbitrary, complacency or a Christianity of that the balloon was a representation coffee, etc. Parishioners responded are R150 per person. Contact Cliffie sometimes determined by god, comfort and personal happiness – of ourselves: generously to this call! Harris or Helen Willenberg. but as easily by ourselves. Instead this is not the fullness of life or life The air inside the balloon repre- Since the inception of the Ecclesia The Ecclesia Team of St Luke’s (we of having a common religious lived to the full. have nine groups of between nine and sented God’s breath of life in us; each program in our parish, there is more 14 participants per group) hosted their balloon had a special scripture mes- socializing after Mass, the nameless launch for the “Season of Faith” with sage inside (the Spirit living in us) and parishioner who used to run off as Sign Up Sunday at the 9am Mass on on the outside it read “Jesus loves You” soon as Father gave the final blessing 1 September 2013. The praise and (this is how we should be showing now has a name, and stays behind worship band from Ss John & Paul, God’s love on the outside and sharing to hug and ask you how you are and KOLPING Belhar once again offered their services it with others); the balloon also repre- how God is working in your life. A in lifting our spiritual singing, with St sented a gift (which each parishioner big thank you to all the facilitators Guest House & Luke’s liturgical dancers bringing the received). In order to receive that gift who are so dedicated to the program, Word to life with their dance. we had to pop the balloon (in the and to Fr David and Deacon White Conference Facility Two of our Ecclesia youth, Travis same way God gives each and every for their encouragement and spir- Cornelius and a new convert Eliza Van one of us special gifts which we need itual guidance. A special thank you Situated in a tranquil garden setting in the centre to discover, and use them for the glory to the Pastoral Development Team der Westhuizen, shared how Ecclesia of Durbanville, with pool and braai facilities, we has strengthened their faith and how of God). The balloons' movement in for developing this series for all of proud they were to be Catholic. They the air represented how we could be us – we pray that more parishioners offer both tastefully decorated Bed and Breakfast encouraged parishioners who had not sharing our faith stories and good will come on board to experience and rooms and Self-Catering units, as well as a full joined to sign up. To give parishion- news with someone discuss our faith, and have that deeper English breakfast and dinner by arrangement. ers a foretaste of the new series, we Parishioners were then handed a relationship with Jesus, and be filled played the Introduction of the DVD laminated copy of the Creed after with God's love and joy. Conference facilities, wheelchair facilities, by Monsignor Barney McAleer. Mass and were encouraged to say it Maureen Hartogh within walking distance of shops, restaurants, The Ecclesia team then let off 300 every day as a prayer and to learn it by heart. All parishioners were then banks and close proximity to Catholic Church, invited to share a cup of coffee and tennis courts, golf course and wine route. to support our Youth Ecclesia who had their turn in making and selling We would like to be your Bacon and Egg Rolls as part of our home away from home church’s monthly fundraising. For the next six weeks of the CONTACT “Season of Faith” series the Ecclesia Elisabeth Blank, Manager team decided that they would ask 7 Biccard Street Durbanville 7550 parishioners to bring along and share Tel +27 21 970 2900. the following with the needy in their parish and be doers of the Word: Fax +27 21 976 9839 Week 1 – fresh vegetables and fruit Cell 082 584 1483 for the first day of Spring; Week E-mail: [email protected] 2 – any tinned foods; Week 3 – sugar, www.kolpingguesthouse.co.za

ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS October-December 2013 6 THE CRIB Retired priest and A short story by Fr Ralph de Hahn the Year of Faith amira was born in an obscure village on the plains between the cities of Meg O’Brien of the Catholic retired priest of 85, ramla and ashdod, not too far from Bookshop, Cape Town expressed her however he was Bethlehem; to the east lay the Dead “My baby needs a warm bed. She is view that “to sell over 2000 copies of a encouraged by the Sea, to the north-east flowed the very sick and needs a doctor. Can you book with nothing but poetry, in only two awards present- Jordan. Born of very poor parents help, please?” a few months, is close to a miracle.” ed to him in 2006, it was always her burning desire to “Now you calm yourself; I am here And she is right! namely winning visit David’s city. She had learned that to help you and your baby” the The book “ON POETIC WINGS” first prize in poetry it was there that Jacob had buried stranger spoke with a calm steady has been hailed as “inspiring, and from the Poetry Rachel; and it was there that Ruth had voice a fresh look at the beauty of our Institute of Africa, lived when she married Boaz. But, “My name is Karniela. There is no Catholic faith”. Selling at only R50 and also the gold above all, it was the city of her hero room in the tavern tonight, but come a copy, it has been widely distributed medal international King David. with me, come follow me.” over the archdiocese, and far beyond award for his ‘devo- When both her parents died within amira felt some relief as she fol- its borders. Both editions are sold out, tion to the poor of one month amira made the decision lowed the lady to the back yard of and despite the demand from differ- the missions’ from to move with her new-born baby to the tavern. There before her was the ent quarters, there is little chance for Rotary. Bethlehem. her little girl was named cattle shed, a stable for the house a third edition. The priest insists Beula, and the mother was hoping to animals. “Come, lay your child in that On Poetic Wings is a collection “I did not do it Fr Ralph paying a visit to the children of St find a reliable physician in the great manger bed.” of poems on various aspects of our alone. No way!! It Joseph's Home, Montana in July 2013 city since the roman registration and saying this, Karniela took the Catholic faith, written and published was all from above. was on the go. The highways were baby from the mother and softly laid by Fr Ralph de Hahn in response to Very often when I re-read the poems busy with slow-moving traffic and her on the straw bed. and finding all Pope Francis who recently highlighted I realize that I didn’t write that… merchants of every shape and size. types of clothing and broken blankets, the need for a fresh approach to evan- certainly not me!” Interestingly, word was circulat- smothered the child with its warmth. gelization. With the announcement of Fr de Hahn, besides his love for ing that strange travellers known as “You must spend the night here. It the Year of Faith, Fr de Hahn, now a poetry, is the author of original short star-gazers or foreign astrologers had is so late. I can tell your baby is very retired priest over the past ten years, stories and there is a strong demand visited King herod in search of some sick. Tomorrow we will find a healer. saw an opportunity to answer the that he should publish these too. But kind of king. everyone knew that the Let me go and ask my husband for a urgent appeal of Archbishop Stephen that, he fears, will call for a lot of cruel herod was the king of the Jews, bucket of clean hot water and some Brislin to raise funds in order to pro- time and money! As a priest with a yet nasty rumours and speculations nourishment for both of you.” vide churches in disadvantaged areas missionary vision, he feels he serves buzzed all round the region. and off went Karniela leaving amira in the archdiocese. So far, the book a Universal Church, not a parish or amira felt the urge to visit this high- and little Beula in the company of the has raised more than R80,000 while a diocese, but rather a world com- ly-honoured city, more so because house animals. all that was pos- the heavy cost of printing was covered munity thirsting for truth, love and her baby most definitely needed sible was quietly accomplished and by the poet himself and offered as a justice. medical attention. But then came the only sound in that stable was gift to the Church. He would love to find the church some shattering news from passing the prayer flowing from a mother’s From his huge collection of poems rich in its poverty, humble with such merchants: King herod was fiercely broken heart: produced over fifty years, he set amazing power, and prepared to abol- enraged and ordered the massacre of “o god of abraham, god of Jacob, about arranging those which treated ish the idea of a ‘poor parish’ and a all babies two years and under – for god of mercy, have pity on my little the major Catholic themes, namely ‘rich parish’. This, he says, will of In Ngome, kZN, over a what reason nobody knew, only the baby and hear the plea of a sorrowing the Eucharist, the Incarnation, the course demand the gift of real faith, ten year period, Mary king himself. mother and spare my little one. Spare Blessed Virgin Mary, the Crucifixion, generous sharing and a deep trust in appeared to Sr Renaldo amira was stunned, halted her her, I beg of you!” Creation and a number of personal God’s providence. journey, and prayed that the calm So, this was Bethlehem, the city of insights. Fr de Hahn expresses his The good news is that the book has May with these messages: would return to Bethlehem. After 10 her dreams! a sorrowing mother, a profound gratitude to Meg O’Brien provided a tool to many for evange- “Call me Mary, Tabernacle days, with news that the peace had broken heart, a dying baby and only and Keith Tamlin for their guidance lization and we hear it has delighted of the Most High”. Pray returned, mother and child took to a manger bed. The hour came when and also to Michael Shackleton and and inspired many of other denomi- and surround the altar the road. extreme fatigue and tears brought Stephen Docherty for their encour- nations. Fr de Hahn has expressed his with hosts, praying in order It was most fortunate that a relief in sleep. agement. immense joy in receiving a letter of hebrew caravan of more than fifteen The dawn crept in slowly and silent- This was a daunting task for a thanks from the archbishop himself. to hold back the hand of members of all ages drew alongside ly. one by one the animals began to God. Priest and religious her. “I have a very sick baby” she announce their need for a morning convert.” “Let a shrine be cried out, “Can you please, please feed. built where several streams help me?” The parade halted and an amira awoke with a start. her eyes meet. There my graces will aged traveller stepped down to greet switched immediately to the crib. a flow and many prayers will Amira “My name is Chavvah, how is horrible dream had come to an end, your little one?” The kindly lady took or was it a dream? There, lying on be answered.” the baby into her strong arms. top of the mangled blankets was baby We, the friends of Ngome, “You climb up here and I will pass Beula kicking, smiling and make happy Cape Town extend this on your baby… I can see this child noises… alive and excited! There was opportunity for more to is very sick.” once settled, amira no explanation for this incredible join us on a pilgrimage to received Beula wrapped in a tiny change. No physician, no medicines, blanket; however, Chavvah continued no sign of suffering! this most beautiful place of examining the little one, and finally What ecstatic joy when Karniela rest, getting away from the remarked “She is very sick indeed… entered the scene with fresh towels noise and hassle around us I will apply some herbs and warm and food. her face lit up with sheer – no TV, no cell phones, no oil… it will help her sleep. Look, she delight and displayed total surprise music – just you, Mary and is shivering. You must see a physician as she cried “Praise be the god of God. as early as possible. I fear for her life, Jacob!” But for explanations, there this little one.” were none. however, Karniela did Feel free to contact: and the caravan moved on and relate a happening some weeks Patrick Gonsalves, 082 619 entered David’s city deep into the before. another tiny baby was laid in 0004, 021 706 1498 or email night. But they had to move on. this very same manger bed. [email protected] Chavvah hugged the mother and kissed the baby farewell, and so journeyed on to their destination, leaving amira and Beula alone on the streets. Suddenly she felt alone and help- less. Terror seized her heart. There were people around but they had other interests and certainly enjoying the merry atmosphere of the night. Nobody cared. Nobody knew there was a dying baby in her arms. Terrified and feeling her helpless- ness, Amira cried out loudly “Does nobody care? My baby is sick and dying. I need help, I need a place, a physician!” kindly return all copies – The cry was heard. From out of the unsold or the cash – to the tavern appeared a mature woman, Chancery, CT as soon as possibly in her fifties, who was finally possible. There is no third identified as the innkeeper’s wife. “I edition. Sincere thanks to am here. Please stop yelling. I am here all our helpers. Fr R. to help.”

ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS October-December 2013 7 Recent Second Collections in the Archdiocese of CT St Anne’s 2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012 ECCLESIASTICAL PRIESTS' SICk OPUS SANCTI PARISH NAME LENTEN APPEAL PETER'S PENCE hosts EDUCATION FUND FUND PETRI 1 aThLoNe 12,140.00 13,740.00 1,000.00 1,280.00 1,099.95 1,309.55 2 ATLANTIS 10,023.35 14,128.25 235.00 310.00 550.00 822.00 536.00 413.15 385.00 Ecclesia 3 BELGRAVIA 8,930.00 8,926.73 1,430.00 1,216.40 1,507.70 1,410.00 1,682.15 1,330.00 1,421.80 1,210.55 4 BeLhar 15,101.10 20,738.90 1,144.70 1,941.00 1,626.80 2,330.00 1,524.30 2,469.00 2,240.00 Deanery 5 BELLVILLE 45,242.97 21,717.50 5,927.00 2,599.00 6,971.00 2,910.00 2,420.00 2,668.00 2,570.00 1,584.00 6 BERGVLIET 73,680.10 67,565.35 6,769.25 4,334.60 4,698.45 5,024.80 4,708.25 3,941.15 4,979.30 3,801.50 Social 7 BoNTeheUWeL 5,128.95 7,378.27 698.20 505.65 589.90 497.95 8 BOTHASIG 36,882.61 32,007.15 5,730.60 4,196.95 8,521.45 6,664.20 5,167.90 4,514.65 3,465.55 9 BraCKeNFeLL 17,071.30 16,893.85 1,561.45 1,878.70 2,223.20 1,817.20 1,930.00 1,566.35 981.75 10 BRIDGETOWN 6,466.08 7,308.50 655.00 810.35 610.00 802.00 617.00 640.55 544.90 11 CAMPS BAY 9,623.00 13,129.80 2,514.60 2,243.35 3,415.00 3,352.15 2,591.85 2,753.45 1,869.85 1,830.00 12 CATHEDRAL 19,723.55 24,980.00 2,384.35 2,170.00 3,709.50 3,470.00 3,900.00 1,570.90 13 CLAREMONT 16,456.40 14,842.91 2,197.85 3,050.10 4,024.75 2,148.80 2,464.00 1,333.75 1,406.00 1,496.95 On Saturday 7 September St Anne’s, 14 CONSTANTIA 31,927.75 51,418.30 4,430.00 6,410.00 6,720.00 8,860.00 4,880.00 4,930.00 1,910.00 Steenberg held an Ecclesia social for 15 DELFT 6,925.00 4,364.30 520.00 250.00 520.00 550.00 500.00 660.00 460.00 the deanery. Mass was celebrated at 5:30pm by parish priest Fr 16 DISTRICT SIX 8,478.90 7,631.75 736.65 1,217.55 545.00 1,510.20 560.60 1,128.75 695.30 Paul Raile Dotaomai MSFS. This was 17 DURBANVILLE 59,418.40 65,929.10 7,712.80 7,691.25 10,914.10 12,354.10 6,654.25 7,459.05 7,907.45 7,504.35 followed by drinks and snacks in the 18 ELSIE'S RIVER 10,538.50 7,841.60 1,189.05 930.30 1,278.40 905.05 1,631.10 442.10 954.30 794.40 parish hall. The social was a time for 19 FaCTreToN 8,778.35 9,842.30 1,477.70 1,158.10 1,030.90 1,054.20 990.00 659.30 618.70 Ecclesia disciples to meet each other and share their experiences of the past sea- 20 FISH HOEK 9,674.05 15,919.31 884.75 821.50 1,055.30 774.75 1,411.40 768.80 885.40 1,165.90 sons. The blessings of Ecclesia have been 21 GOODWOOD 24,220.00 31,098.00 2,720.00 3,774.00 3,685.00 3,851.00 3,333.00 3,028.00 3,638.00 3,527.00 immeasurable to facilitators and disciples 22 GRASSY PARK 27,158.00 29,243.00 2,280.00 3,140.00 3,440.00 3,000.00 2,869.00 2,350.00 2,504.00 1,245.00 alike and it was evident by speaking to 23 greeN PoINT 15,000.00 15,130.00 2,010.00 3,140.00 2,060.00 2,010.00 1,680.00 1,820.00 1,870.00 other parishioners that this sentiment was shared in their parishes as well. Ecclesia 24 gUgULeThU 1,697.00 3,366.40 584.00 490.00 474.00 599.00 has not only created groups where people 25 HANOVER PARK 16,724.65 18,780.00 764.20 2,240.00 1,493.05 1,790.00 1,211.40 1,170.00 761.00 1,490.00 are able to learn and share their faith but 26 HERMANUS 18,626.40 17,073.05 1,736.50 1,576.40 2,454.50 2,279.00 1,691.70 1,498.30 1,481.10 also building communities of family and 27 HOUT BAY 11,716.40 9,399.90 1,057.50 1,597.45 2,085.90 1,041.50 1,234.30 1,295.80 1,909.90 1,366.00 friends within the parishes. Our co-ordinator Linda Johns and 28 KHAYELITSHA 1,380.00 1,235.00 250.00 215.00 200.00 290.00 230.00 195.00 110.00 facilitators have been planning this event 29 KHAYELITSHA St R 9,708.00 6,700.90 305.00 406.00 468.50 311.30 307.00 490.00 515.50 310.00 for months and it all came together 30 KLEINVLEI 16,816.40 17,855.80 1,340.00 1,316.70 1,200.00 1,736.60 2,089.50 960.00 951.30 with great team work. We would like to 31 KoeLeNhoF 4,208.10 4,897.95 652.60 332.70 167.00 205.85 520.70 thank everyone who assisted, especially to all parishioners in the deanery who 32 KOMMETJIE 19,389.40 19,809.80 1,810.45 1,195.85 2,259.50 2,252.10 1,376.90 3,821.40 1,803.65 2,170.75 attended. St Anne’s has had three suc- 33 KraaIFoNTeIN 19,484.95 18,630.95 2,267.00 1,654.65 1,994.90 2,731.85 1,346.25 1,694.55 1,909.50 1,167.60 cessful seasons of Ecclesia and is looking 34 KUILS RIVER 24,451.05 22,848.60 2,703.00 3,050.65 1,169.85 6,029.45 1,261.70 2,578.70 1,574.75 3,493.45 forward to Ecclesia: Year of Faith. The Constantiaberg deanery comprises 35 LAMBERT'S BAY 980.60 1,145.60 111.20 62.50 184.30 114.50 115.80 148.00 245.80 253.40 Bergvliet, Constantia, Grassy Park, Hout 36 LaNga 7,462.20 6,234.25 770.00 416.00 430.00 841.60 740.00 794.00 275.00 911.05 Bay, Plumstead, Retreat, Rondebosch, 37 LANSDOWNE 48,932.89 62,256.99 5,327.25 5,675.45 7,300.41 9,626.10 4,964.30 5,120.15 5,812.50 4,646.60 Newlands, Claremont Steenberg and 38 LAVISTOWN 14,418.50 14,525.00 1,208.00 624.00 1,720.00 1,375.00 1,222.50 1,370.00 1,460.00 1,275.00 Wynberg parishes. Roxanne Lynham 39 LeNTegeUr 16,398.80 26,497.45 3,319.70 2,920.05 3,243.35 2,362.65 2,901.95 2,039.05 2,959.70 1,806.05 40 MAITLAND 11,298.95 10,705.20 1,637.75 1,694.75 1,971.80 950.15 2,066.00 1,067.70 1,503.40 1,359.30 41 MALMESBURY 2,612.45 3,158.30 375.55 500.40 450.95 258.00 251.20 400.90 215.10 321.50 Celebrating 42 MANENBERG 6,334.55 8,857.27 588.80 617.55 806.70 862.45 532.25 520.50 663.90 43 MATROOSFONTEIN 16,048.40 20,109.00 2,161.00 1,685.00 8,165.00 2,492.00 1,950.00 2,272.00 1,520.00 580.00 44 MILNERTON 26,005.00 35,491.00 2,751.00 3,114.00 3,160.00 5,777.00 3,158.00 3,062.00 SPRED at 45 MOWBRAY 11,441.37 19,546.00 1,083.40 2,043.40 3,050.70 2,483.50 2,772.60 1,652.00 2,275.45 2,034.15 46 NEWLANDS 25,994.85 31,112.35 2,608.20 1,133.20 4,928.65 2,783.30 3,782.55 3,130.30 3,321.60 3,188.10 Naz House 47 NYANGA 1,285.00 The Spred (Special Religious 48 OBSERVATORY 4,697.75 5,918.55 553.60 449.80 583.00 800.00 175.50 587.70 Development) Annual Mass of 49 OVERBERG 7,372.70 9,118.25 1,449.70 1,119.45 1,382.40 1,840.85 1,343.90 1,357.60 1,384.65 727.50 Thanksgiving was hosted (for the first 50 PaarL 26,966.10 25,332.60 4,426.70 2,775.55 3,676.50 3,215.05 2,172.55 1,987.45 2,676.60 2,374.55 time) by Sr Margaret and the commu- nity of Nazareth House on Saturday 21 51 ParoW 30,824.00 31,365.00 3,700.00 3,540.00 4,320.00 4,140.00 3,600.00 4,540.00 2,740.00 2,600.00 September 2013. 52 PAROW VALLEY 15,768.30 10,381.90 1,893.10 1,464.10 2,466.00 1,499.60 3,113.35 1,638.00 1,394.40 1,983.40 It was attended by many of the parish 53 PINELANDS 20,170.25 22,693.50 2,250.85 2,839.65 3,075.80 4,524.15 2,107.30 2,157.60 1,935.25 1,839.20 groups who have Spred groups in their 54 PLUMSTEAD 35,184.40 33,320.90 3,848.00 4,676.20 5,642.85 4,376.90 3,424.05 4,376.90 4,325.15 3,058.80 respective parishes – helping provide a catechesis for those with ‘special needs’. 55 PORTUGUESE CHAPL. 4,789.05 3,864.20 655.50 431.95 491.45 845.20 514.80 406.50 878.60 The Mass was concelebrated by Fathers 56 reTreaT 16,304.00 14,967.95 1,495.15 1,047.00 1,478.60 1,047.00 1,729.00 995.65 Mark Foster and Justin Chimba. Because 57 ROCKLANDS 20,194.00 12,781.32 1,590.00 1,365.00 2,663.70 2,373.00 1,897.60 2,475.00 2,458.10 772.00 it was held at Nazareth House, many of the children from the home were able to 58 RONDEBOSCH 68,272.45 66,426.85 8,286.00 5,996.30 7,151.50 11,923.00 4,686.55 7,607.95 6,333.65 7,264.00 attend. 59 SEA POINT 21,589.00 22,940.00 2,200.00 3,250.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,320.00 2,500.00 2,647.00 2,660.00 A bring and share was enjoyed by all 60 SIMON'S TOWN 19,313.00 19,939.00 400.00 400.00 450.00 400.00 2,440.00 2,535.00 400.00 400.00 after the Mass. 61 SOMERSET WEST 33,824.50 34,287.85 4,151.05 4,748.85 6,643.00 5,924.00 4,771.55 4,332.85 3,960.50 4,015.70 For further enquiries about ‘special needs’ catechesis, contact Treasure Landsman 62 ST JAMES 18,219.40 19,784.92 2,876.40 3,627.50 3,909.30 3,944.00 3,491.30 2,506.00 1,461.40 on 021 462 2417 or email:treasure.lands- 63 STEENBERG 13,765.15 11,794.25 1,355.40 1,560.55 1,424.30 1,469.50 1,609.90 1,197.95 1,601.80 1,481.60 [email protected] 64 STELLENBOSCH 29,248.00 24,632.15 3,268.90 4,381.40 3,927.50 65 STRAND 29,720.00 33,170.00 2,631.00 3,200.00 3,475.00 5,360.00 2,053.00 2,140.00 1,968.30 2,000.00 66 STRANDFONTEIN 25,057.00 25,956.30 3,258.00 2,490.90 2,860.00 2,512.70 2,800.50 2,515.00 2,145.00 1,549.00 67 TABLE VIEW 91,030.00 101,623.00 11,280.00 12,619.00 18,350.00 16,480.00 13,440.00 12,930.00 12,620.00 68 TAFELSIG 8,604.85 8,932.08 1,187.30 463.70 1,284.00 309.00 927.75 371.30 1,057.40 1,060.35 69 VREDENBURG 11,789.00 12,300.80 1,365.00 1,888.00 450.00 1,970.00 1,495.00 1,346.00 1,100.00 1,350.00 70 WELCOME ESTATE 11,219.00 12,283.50 719.00 710.85 889.00 1,119.00 547.00 832.95 370.00 801.95 71 WESTRIDGE 19,856.55 19,220.35 2,806.00 2,500.00 2,860.00 2,503.35 1,957.35 1,913.30 72 WOODSTOCK 5,660.00 9,360.25 610.00 600.00 842.00 1,000.00 500.00 400.00 1,051.10 73 WYNBERG 35,629.74 36,595.20 3,835.80 3,951.80 3,630.85 4,474.05 4,591.70 3,091.80 4,262.20 3,083.70 TOTALS R 1,437,072.46 1,511,002.30 157,598.65 157,949.85 196,193.71 205,228.40 147,138.60 156,534.10 119,815.05 117,984.50 Please Note: The above figures represent deposits made up until 19 September 2013. ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS October-December 2013 8 St Anne's, A Celebration Steenberg of the

YearOur Lady of QueenFaith of Peace, Grassy Park

Above: Ecclesia Year of Faith deanery Mass on 7 September 2013 followed by a social in the hall. Seniors Above right, and right: Year of Faith talks/work- fellowship shops held on 11 February 2013: "Lent, what it club at Our really means" and "keeping our kids Catholic". Lady Queen of Peace St Lawrence, Delft Ecclesia facilitators of the three churches of St Gerard’s, St Clement’s and Our Lady Queen of Peace.

Parish Pastoral Council Members – St Gerard’s, Above: Men's group, formed in January, answering St Clement’s the call to be servants for Year of Faith; Top, right: and Our Lady High Tea, held on 28 July 2013 at our parish hall. Queen of Donation went towards the building of the churches. Peace. Fr Hans kreuwels sitting at a table with parishioners; Right: Parishoners attending YOF Dinner Dance.

St Theresa's, Camps Bay St Mary's, Nyanga

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Above: St Theresa's parishioners on pilgrimage to the Holy Land; Right: St Theresa's Sherry & Cheese Evening to celebrate the Year of Faith.

Ss John & Paul, Belhar

Below, left: Belhar's first SPRED Confirmations. The Confirmed and their sponsors pose for a photo; Below, right: Debutante Ball for Ss John & Paul, at which Archbishop Henry was present (top, Parish priest Fr Terry Mwando Mutesha SJ with some altar servers right). Here he is seen with Dcn Arhur Johannes and parish priest Fr Justin Chimba.

The youth of St Mary's parish in Nyanga

ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS October-December 2013 9 ‘Use Constitution and ethics Rooted in Love The election of Pope Francis has to fix SA’s problems’ heralded in many things. Not the least has been a renewed inter- Those who fought for a democratic est in the Society of Jesus and South Africa “got what we were fight- the spirituality which underpins ing for”, and now the democratic the Jesuits. For many people the structures must be used to fight cor- spirituality of the church has been ruption and inequality, according to confined to the realms of priests retired Constitutional Court judge and the spiritual orders. however, Albie Sachs. there has been a significant shift Addressing a round table discussion in the last number of years, and on leadership of service, hosted by increasingly ‘ordinary’ people have the Catholic Parliamentary Liaison been exploring the rich tradition Office, Mr Sachs said: of the Church. The pope’s election “We’ve got the constitution that may not have started the trend, we fought so many years for. It alone but it has certainly given it some won’t solve issues of inequality and momentum. corruption, but the structures it pro- Margaret Blackie, a respected vides will.” spiritual director, writer and aca- and at the same time challenges the Mr Sachs was in exile in Mozambique demic recently released her book reader to go beyond the superficial where he served the constitutional ‘Rooted in Love’ looking at Ignatian and deepen their own understand- committee and the national executive spirituality in everyday life. The ing. committee of the African National rev. Jones noted that: “this is not launch was held on 19 September Congress. After the movement’s Trevor Manuel, Zubeida Jaffer, CPLO director Fr Peter-John Pearson, at St Michael’s Catholic Church, a book for those who want the life unbanning, he played an active role and Albie Sachs rondebosch and was addressed of faith to be simple and straightfor- in the negotiations which led to South by the Rev. Sarah Rowland Jones. ward, a matter of clear rights and Africa becoming a constitutional Mr Manuel called for coherence of we have it in our blood are we seeing rev. Jones noted that the book wrongs, with one-size-fits-all rules democracy. intention and action. He said a public so many straying off that path?” is ‘utterly rooted in the difficult to follow. This is a book for those In his address, he recalled his work representative needed to have inner Ms Jaffer said for many it was realities of life’. This, she noted, is who have grasped, or are wanting with Oliver Tambo, president of the core values. The minister pointed out an attitude of “it’s the way of the what makes it unique because in a to dare to grasp, that life should be ANC in exile during the 1980s. “OR that ethics and law are not the same world”. This, she said, is corroding world where so many tomes extol lived as an exciting adventure, into [Tambo] had the greatest influence on thing. Referring to the Gauteng free- our future. perfection – which is impossible to which we are invited by the god my life, yet he is barely known outside way improvement scheme, he said in The journalist said that South achieve – ‘rooted in Love reminds who creates each of us a unique of this country; only as an airport,” the context of the constitution, one Africans have not transitioned from us that it is in our humanity that and beloved individual with our Mr Sachs told the group of civil soci- cannot just make decisions because a war-time attitude into peace-time god loves us and meets us and own specific vocations to explore, ety leaders. He said Nelson Mandela it would eventually undermine the attitude. “We only know how to march desires to walk with us’. uncover, and pursue – so that we played a “fantastic” role in the coun- democracy of the constitution. and protest. We don’t know how to be It is with this in mind that the might become more fully our flour- try’s democracy, but “he didn’t create In light of eTolling, the minister during peace-time.” author looks at a variety of issues, ishing, unique, true selves”. the movement, he didn’t create the said the government had taken the She said this is an area where faith- from who god is, to discernment rooted in Love is available on values, he didn’t create the culture”. decision to not tax everyone but only based organisations can make a dif- and decision-making; what does liv- www.amazon.com/Rooted-In- “All the qualities that people admire those who choose to use their private ference. “Interfaith organisations must ing by grace mean and reaching the Love-ebook/dp/B00FA8BGC8. For in Nelson Mandela were in Albert vehicles on the roads. It was an issue of be in the business of hope. We need goal of holy indifference. all these Margaret Blackie’s blog you can go Luthuli [ANC president from 1952- ethics, he said. to learn to transform ourselves before are explored in a way which looks to: www.magsblackie.com/ 67]. They were in Oliver Tambo “We have to ask constantly whether transforming the country. Interfaith at the challenges of Christian life, Felicity Harrison [1967-91]. When it’s three people in steps have been taken to ensure they communities can help achieve this.” a row, it’s not a coincidence; it’s a are in line with our ethics. It’s a Mr Sachs said it was sad that South culture.” matter of checks and balances—with Africans don’t fully recognise how A morning of Marriage Trevor Manuel, minister in the pres- ethics on the one hand and law on great the country is. “It’s good that we idency, said he had a “problem with the other.” take so many things for granted, but at the beatification of Nelson Mandela”. The round table also included a the same time it’s sad.” Enrichment Mr Manuel was also speaking at the presentation by award-winning jour- He concluded: “Leaders come and Catholic event. nalist Zubeida Jaffer. go; we should not worry about the He said there was a difference Speaking on leadership and service, personalities we see, but the institu- between leadership and authority of Ms Jaffer said South Africa had a long tions – those are important. office. “Leadership is behavioural and history of service, faith and education. Those are there forever.” it happens whether one is in office or “We have a strong sense of right and Article courtesy of Claire Mathieson, not.” wrong, a strong conscience. Why, if The Southern Cross

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ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS October-December 2013 10 What is Justice and Peace About? Prison Care & Support It is NOT about WELFARE Prison Care and Support Network, • Supporting the organisation through It is ABOUT changing UNJUST under the auspices of the Catholic discounts on services rendered structures, through Training, Church, is an NPo providing a prison • Using your influence to access serv- Advocacy and Lobbying. ministry based on the teachings of Jesus ices for our clients As Catholics and people of faith, Christ. our work focuses on the reha- • Supporting our print screening busi- are our political and economic beliefs bilitation and reintegration of inmates, ness who want to rebuild their lives without • Supporting Prison Ministry Sunday and actions a reflection of what we crime. with your prayers and financial con- believe? Our world is threatened by We are inspired by the message of tribution war, terrorism, growing economic bringing hope, forgiveness and new life Thank you to all the priests, religious, inequality, environmental catas- to all in order to create hope in indi- congregations and individuals who sup- trophe, substance abuse, violence, viduals and restore a sense of humanity port us by getting involved in our serv- corruption, and divisions between in the community. We are committed ices, personal donations and support to helping people change their lives by through Prison Ministry Sunday. Your religions, nations, races, genders, and People Assisted in 2012 Services Offered in 2012 People Assisted in 2012 Services Offered in 2012 providing emotional, spiritual,Programme material Resultssupport has enabledSacramental us to Services reach over 252 ethnic groups. The opportunities Programme Results Sacramental Services 252 and educational support,Personal and Development helping 2,500660 people in theReligious past Study year. 23 for helping people, curbing violence, them to break from their negativePersonal Development past Angela660 Muspratt-WilliamsReligious Study 23 bringing peace and sustaining crea- AlphaAlpha 55 55 RestorativeRestorative Justice Justice 55 to a hope-filled life of responsibleRestorativeRestorative Justice active Justice Tel:222 021222 531 1348.MaterialMaterial Support Support 5858 tion are endless. citizens building a strong,PersonalPersonal prosperous Support Support 12001200 PersonalPersonal Support Support 104 Every individual is a link in God's MGC Programmes for Catechists at OLHC parish, Lansdowne and safe South Africa. MaterialMaterial Support Support 696696 EducationalEducational Support Support 55 plan. We must ask the question, Services offeredReleased byReleased Offenders Prison Offenders 40 40 through prayer, where and how God communities and family life. will be another focus area for 2014. Care and Support EducationalNetwork:Educational Support Support 52 52 29252925 People is calling me to action? Each of us is NOAH Project: The Justice Through research, relation- • Personal visits to inmates and their Assisted families one small piece in God's master web, and Peace Commission, NOAH ship building, training, awareness in 2012 workshops and retreats, Justice and • Sacraments of the Eucharist and but without each of us the web is bro- (Neighbourhood Old Age Homes – a Confession ken. Non-violent action means tak- social development programme of the Peace aims to identify problems and • Faith sharing services, bible study, 660 Personal Development ing planned action in a non-violent Catholic Archdiocese of Cape Town) concerns which affect our communi- Personal Development alpha in Prison 55 Alpha ties, and through non-violent action Alpha way to resolve issues of injustice and and STTOP (the Sector Task Team • Personal development programmes, 222 Restorative Justice Restorative Justice violence in our time. for Older Persons) together with the transform our societies. HIV programmes, Choose Life, 1200 Personal Support Justice and Peace projects that are Goedgedagcht Forum has embarked If you do not have a Justice and restorative Justice, art in prison 696 PersonalMaterial Support Support Material Support currently being run within our arch- on a project which provides a model Peace group at your parish and you • Material support, food parcels, child 40 Released Offenders Released Offenders diocese are: feel drawn to discussing or engag- nutrition support, stipends, clothing 52 Educational Support of cost-effective and dignified hous- Educational Support ing in dialogue on any of the issues • Bursary support, skills training, job 295 Making Good Choices pro- ing for social pensioners living in the creation gramme: The MGC programme is Western Cape. mentioned above, or you wish to You can get involved in our Services run in Catholic schools and with Other Training: start a group or get involved, then work by: Offered various parish groups, namely: First Cape Town has three delegates who please do contact me on the contact • Volunteering to work in the prisons, in 2012 Reconciliation students and parents; are on a three year animators training details below offering personal support and life Bernadette Daries skills programmes Sacramental Services First Holy Communion students programme in Johannesburg. Religious Study • Volunteering to support the family of Sacramental Services and parents; Confirmation students, Fou r de leg ate s a re on a ‘ M a s c u l i n it y ’ Project Co-ordinator 252 Restorative Justice an inmate in your community 23 Religious Study parents and sponsors; Catechists; training programme in Pretoria. Justice and Peace Commission Material Support • Supporting a particular programme Restorative Justice Extra-ordinary Ministers of Holy Two Cape Town delegates are serv- Archdiocese of Cape Town 5 Personal Support through cash donations or goods Material Support Tel: 021 4622417, 079 5083752 or 58 Educational Support Communion; Ministers of the Word ing on the J&P Regional delegation such as non perishable food, cloth- 104 Personal Support 072 1899339. Email: bernie.daries@ and Parish Pastoral Councils. 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ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS October-December 2013 11 Celebrating our Women On Friday 30 August the women day started with Mass which Cecil Peters and trumpeter staff members of Catholic was celebrated by Fr Jerome Peter Walters. The day ended Welfare and Development Aranes. As a way of honour- with Malcolm Salida, direc- (CWD) enjoyed a lunch and ing women, the CWD male tor of CWD acknowledging entertainment at Nazareth staff acted as hosts. It was a staff for their long service and House in Vredehoek in honour fun-filled day with the women presenting them with service of National Women's Day. The being serenaded by musician award certificates.

“Buckets of Love” is here again Preparations have kicked off again for CWD’s annual Buckets of Love campaign, which starts at the end of October and lasts until December. CWD looks forward to hosting the school Malcolm Salida handing a long service award to the late Sandra Leukes who managed children and volunteers who will be coming in to pack the buckets. CWD Tafelsig Community Centre. Each Bucket of Love contains 13 basic food items and is aimed at providing food supplies to vulnerable and disadvantaged people across greater Cape Town this Christmas. For a donation of R130 per bucket, people can give love in bucket-loads. For families who are grateful for a An Opportunity in a Million single meal a day, this is a Godsend and a Christmas they will never forget. Can we call on your support? Donations can be made online using the website www.bucket- Abongwe Qokela, one of soflove.org.za, or deposited directly into our bank account. Account details: Standard Bank; CWD’s youth workers with the account name: CWD Grapevine; account no: 0708 689 13; branch code: 020909. Youth Interfacing Programme A very big thank you to everyone who has supported this campaign over the years. (YIP) had a rare opportunity to attend the 14th World Youth Day celebrations in Sao Paolo, Brazil. This was her first expe- Bringing relief to communities rience of travelling by airplane, of travelling outside of South As Spring arrived in Cape not coming from the roof Africa and of being among so Town, the city’s informal set- but from underground” says many people from different tlements and squatter camps Zodwa Sonkqayi from CWD countries. were still suffering from the Community Development The participants felt a shared cold and wet weather brought Centre in Gugulethu. “In order identity. Abongwe recalled, about by a particularly rainy to prevent further flooding, the “Although we participated in season. Thus, our Crisis Relief shacks that are mostly affected various activities, we mobilised and Prevention Programme would have to be taken down Abongwe on the left with her new found friends in their as one group, sharing breakfast assisted many victims by pro- and rebuilt elsewhere.” traditional costumes. together and attending Mass in viding crisis relief items such Focusing not only on giv- the morning.” countries, especially the singing lems around the world are the as blankets, heavy duty plastic ing basic goods to people, but She said the pervasive sense and dancing associated with same, although the intensity of sheeting and basins filled with on the cause of the problem, of international unity seemed African countries. the problems differ from coun- basic supplies such as food, is in accordance with CWD’s uppermost in everyone’s mind. Abongwe also realised that the try to country and each is try- soap, toothpaste and so on. aim to bring long-term aid to Participants were eager to African and American Church ing to find suitable ways to Three days after the first poverty-stricken communities. get to know one another and had large youth components, to deal with them. Abongwe’s rains, relief workers went Therefore we continue to work Volunteers preparing the expressed a real curiosity about unlike other continents where trip was part of a cultural into the Europa and Philippi closely with local stakehold- crisis basins for distribution each other's countries of origin. young worshippers constituted exchange programme funded squatter areas which were ers such as the City of Cape It was also an occasion for expo- a very small portion. by Dreikoenigsaktion (DKA), badly affected by floods. “We Town and local government, to who suffer most when disaster sure to the cultures of different She found that youth prob- which supports CWD’s work. found out that the water was assist vulnerable communities strikes.

feet. My children went to school, After two years she received Tabi’s Story received uniforms and stationery support to start a small business and had the opportunity to go to which involved the smoking of Tabi Lumuna felt honoured to months after arriving in Cape camps, like normal children. On fish. share her story with the many Town. top of that we were clothed and Tabi has since bought a house refugees who attended the Tabi recalled: “Eight years ago fed. CWD gave me the oppor- in her home country. Her eldest Africa Day celebrations. This I was a resident at the shelter tunity to attend English literacy son is at university and she is single mother of six, who fled with all my children. CWD classes and after that I attended able to pay all her children’s war and persecution in the made my life easy at a time of the hospitality course at CWD’s school fees and care for her fam- Democratic Republic of Congo great need. My experience at the Jobstart Training Centre.” ily. She encourages women to (DRC), expressed her gratitude shelter was the best and I still For Tabi it marked the begin- find strength within themselves to CWD’s Bonne Esperance feel this is my home. I got all the ning of a new dream. She was – not to look back, leave the past Refugee Shelter for Women and support and care I needed until appointed supervisor at the where it belongs and focus on Women sharing a moment of unity celebrating Africa Day Children, where she spent eight I could stand on my own two upmarket Arabella restaurant. the future. You can also support the work of CWD through the MyVillage/MySchool card and Pick 'n Pay Smart Shopper card points

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