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5 7 Synod results Justice&Peace Heritage Day 8 Colour coordination at St Peter Claver Telephone (011) 402 6400 • www.catholicjhb.org.za NOVEMBER 2017 ADSt Peter Claver, Pimville parishioners – Tics Dladla, who contributes ADmusically, Sello Mokoka the extra-ordinary minister of the Eucharist and Thandi Frere from liturgy all in full colour coordination at a recent celebra- Daswa finally tion of Sunday Mass. launched PASTORAL LETTER from Archbishop Buti Tlhagale Mary and the Struggles of Women

n South Africa during the month of August, the frustrations, struggles, “Living relics”: Vhutshilo Daswa, aspirations, the enduring strength, the collective power and triumphs of Zwothe Daswa, Mulalo Sedumedi Iwomen and forcefully drawn to the attention of the nation. It is also a and Thabelo Daswa. month during which men’s worldview and attitudes towards women are placed under fierce scrutiny. The clarion call is for justice, equality and he official Daswa devotional inclusive participation. medallion was launched on Sunday, 1 October at the Recalling the pain of women T Cathedral in Pretoria. Mary is an example of a woman who endured pain and suffering. This is in spite of the fact that she had found favour with God, and carried the title About 400 people attended the “full of grace” (gratia plena). In spite of that, she and her family had to flee Mass which was celebrated by from Israel and became refugees in Egypt. Many women today can identify Bishop Joao Rodrigues of Tzaneen. with her pain and suffering. Many flee their countries of origin with no Fathers Amos Masemola, the possessions except the clothes on their back. They are forced to flee Cathedral Administrator, Paul Tatu, He added that we should conti- Back row, from left: Fr Paul Tatu, because of political conflicts, wars, natural disasters or simply abject poverty from the Communications Office nue to pray for the conversion of Rev Fani Msiza, Bishop Joao and are therefore in search of better opportunities for themselves and for of the Southern African Catholic people who are enslaved by greed. Rodrigues, Fr Amos Masemola their children. They move from country to country, from shelter to shelter. and Fr Sakhi Mofokeng with altar Bishops’ Conference (SACBC), They are often aided by magnanimous charitable organisations. Some are He described Bl Benedict as “a servers after the Mass. without identity papers and are therefore stateless. In such situations they Sakhi Mofokeng from the Laity young man eager to know God, are perennially anxious and are highly vulnerable. Officials harass them to Desk of the SACBC and Rev Fani who was faithful to his baptism to no end. Their labour is helplessly exploited. Heartless, cruel men take Msiza, assisted. a point of his martyrdom.” Vhut- Daswa. From the proceeds of the advantage of them. Members of the Daswa family shilo Daswa led congregants in sales of each medal, R5 will be Continued on page 5. from Venda in Limpopo, were pres- song, “mbilu yanga yotakala”, contributed towards the Daswa ent, including some of his children which means “my heart is in great cause for canonisation. who live in Gauteng. The St John joy”, before he addressed the pub- Bl Benedict was killed by a mob Vianney Seminary choir led the lic and gave the thanksgiving on 2 February 1990 for refusing to singing during Mass. In his homily, remarks on behalf of his family. contribute money for a witch-hunt. Bishop Rodrigues cited that this The devotional medal is one of He was martyred for his strong was an appropriate time to launch the sacramentals that will be used stance against witchcraft and for the devotional medal, particularly as a link to Bl Benedict and all upholding his faith as a layman, because South Africa is celebrating saints of eternity. Earl Davids family man and catechist. 200 years of Catholicism. from Immaculate Hearts and The Catholic is warned “In Blessed Benedict’s life, we Media, a company which designed against duplication of the medal see how the chains of mental igno- the medal, encouraged all to use and requested only to buy from the rance are broken, which free us the in their spiritual jour- approved supplier. For orders from slavery that makes us narrow- ney. The unveiling of this medal email: orders@immaculateheart. Joyce Maphisa, one of the minded and small in the eyes of will create public awareness of the co.za Last days to enter fundraising committee members at Lebo WA Majahe Maryvale where ticket sales were Christ,” Bishop Joao said. impact created by Bl Benedict the car draw promoted for a brand new car. here is a final chance for people MOTHER OF MERCY SHRINE Call-A-Catholic Tto buy a raffle ticket to win a ject. Parishes which still have stubs Donations including expenditure • Target: R25 million and Community brand new car, the proceeds of in their possession are reminded to which go to the construction of the submit them to the Evangelisation Notices department as they are needed Mother of Mercy Shrine in the This month, we have placed Magaliesburg. The draw date will before the draw date. The winner of Call-A-Catholic on pages 10 be on 18 November at the the car will be contacted immedi- Cathedral in Berea. This will happen ately by phone, so all those who R8 076 505 and 11. We are pleased to see after the General Archdiocesan bought the tickets are reminded to that this community service is R7 257 500 growing and we encourage our Pastoral Council meeting, which keep their phones on that day - you R6 966 141 will be chaired by Archbishop Buti might just be the lucky winner! R6 678 495 Catholics to support one Tlhagale OMI. Tickets cost R50, and Tickets can be obtained from parish another in businesses. a booklet containing 20 costs R1 finance committees in all parishes, R4 563 973 R6 140 840 The Community Notices are on 000. The car is a Toyota Quest 1.6. Friends of the Shrine and staff from Overall, the project needs R25 mil- the Evangelisation department can R3 396 078 page 11. Please continue send- lion for the first phase. The faithful be contacted on 011 4026400. ing them. are requested to support the pro- Lebo WA Majahe May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov

November 2017 [email protected] Volume 32 No 7 1 CONFIRMATIONS IN NOVEMBER Pope’s Intentions: November Christians in Asia. That Christians in Asia, Sun 5 09:30 St Anthony’s Coronationville bearing witness to the Gospel in word and Sat 11 14:00 St Patrick’s La Rochelle deed, may promote dialogue, peace, and Sat 11 17:00 St Dominic’s Boksburg mutual understanding, especially with those Sun 12 10:00 St Paul the Apostle Edenpark of their religions. Sun 12 08:00 St Peter’s Kagiso 1 Fri 17 18:30 Our Lady of Lebanon Mulbarton Sat 18 17:30 Holy Trinity Braamfontein Holy rally Sat 18 17:00 St Dominic’s Boksburg HolyHoly RosaryRosary SchoolSchool ConfirmationsConfirmations Sun 19 09:30 Our Lady of Peace Roodepoort Sun 19 08:00 Resurrection Dawn Park On Saturday, 16 September, a number of Holy Rosary School’s grade 11 girls Fri 24 18:00 Holy Family Spruitview received the sacrament of confirmation at St Therese, Edenvale. Pictured are: Sat 25 18:00 St John Paul II Linmeyer Micaela Da Silva, Nadia Tozzi, Megan Bertasso, Chiara Hoskin, Gabriella de Stefano, Kiara Janse van Rensburg, Chrislin Nieuwoudt, Grace Morgan, Sun 26 09:00 Christ the King Orlando East Daniella Ribeiro, Tina , Catherine Ryan, Alexia Mendes, and Bontleng Sun 26 07:30 Emmanuel Sebokeng Dibakwane. In front: Devan Cerrai, Kathryn Brink, Federica Giuiricich, and Sharon Meyer, head of religious education. PATRONAL FEASTS IN NOVEMBER On 14 October, the parish community of Sacred Heart Edenvale confirmations 1st All Saints, Ennerdale(1981) Sunday 5 November Palm Ridge took to the streets to pray the Rosary. We 3rd St Martin de Porres, Craighall Park (1948); Orlando would like to invite more people in the future to join t Therese in Edenvale cele- West (1947); Toekomsrus(1978) us. We prayed for our country as human efforts are brated the sacrament of S 4th St Charles Borromeo, Victory Park (1947) failing to solve our country’s key problems, so we turn confirmation by Archbishop 15th St Albert, Vosloorus (1932) to God, through His Holy Mother Mary, asking for Buti Tlhagale on Saturday, 22nd St Cecilia sodality. urgent help. We also took the opportunity to honour 16 September. Barbara K Gregory 26th Christ the King, Cathedral, (1961); Kristo Nkosi, Mary and celebrate, with great reverence, the Appari- The Catholic Women’s League tions in Fatima 100 years ago. ensured that parish priest, Fr Joseph Kwa Thema (1953); Orlando East (1938). Leathem, Archbishop Buti and Br Cicero 30th St Andrew, Noordgesig (1950) Joseph Ntema – Rosary Rally Captain , PPC Deputy Chair and member of the Secular Franciscan . from the Herald of the Gospel were provided with refreshments. St Joseph’s baptisms

Fr Joachim Malunga recently initiated children into the faith through the sacrament of baptism at St Joseph’s, Mayfair. Faith Jaffer New Catholic Women’s League members On 24 September, 15 new Catholic Welcoming Women’s League new members members were wel- comed at Our Lady On 1 October, St Peter’s, Kagiso of the Holy Rosary, 1, welcomed new infant Christians Krugersdorp. Other through the sacrament of baptism. members renewed The sacrament was administered their vows. Blessing of Legion by parish priest, Fr Emmanuel Tebogo Tsimane of Mary banner Wafula. Tebogo Tsimane Tangney Special Interest Tours Fr Thabo Motshegwa, far right, with some members and officers of the Legion of Mary Senatus after the blessing of the banner. withWalk Bishop the Duncan Gospel Tsoke Cook Spiritual Director: His Lordship Bishop Duncan Tsoke 20 – 29 June 2018 Daily Mass

New Appointment Fr Benedict Mahlangu OMI has been appointed Episcopal Vicar for Liturgy. He will be responsible for overseeing the liturgy in the Arch- diocese to conform to the vision and mission of the Archbishop as Ein Karem: Visitation. St John’s Church directed by the liturgical docu- Bethlehem: Birth cave. Shepherd’s Field ments of the church. At present, Jerusalem: Mt of Olives. Via Dolorosa. Fr Mahlangu is the parish priest of Our Lady of Peace, Kagiso and Calvary. Holy Sepulchre belongs to the Missionary Jericho: Cable car. Mt Temptation of Mary Immaculate, well-known as Cairo: Old Coptic Churches. Pyramids. Nile cruise OMI’s. He served in Soweto for a long time during his ministry as a Tel: (011) 888 0630 • Post Net Suite 109 • Private Bag X12 Cresta 2118 parish priest and also drives the morning reflection at Radio Veritas. E-mail: [email protected] Lebo WA Majahe

2 Volume 32 No 7 [email protected] November 2017 Special Care for My Catholic Faith Sacrament of Special People Healing Father Thomas Plastow S.J. remember my exact words to Answers Liturgy Questions Tshego in a taxi on our way to the I fifth session of My Catholic Faith which focused on the sacrament of his month’s question Johannesburg twenty years ago healing on 26 August at St Angela, comes from a lady who is and there are now Dobsonville. writing on behalf of a several lively groups operating “Eish, today’s topic is boring,” T I said. friend. in both suburban and township Tshego laughed and said: “Mara ja parishes. A quick phone call to neh”. We agreed that it did not have Someone I know has a son with the chancery will put you in much to it except symbolism of the severe mental disabilities. touch with your closest SPRED ritual and why would we be blown She spoke of the necessity of From left: Tshegofatso Mogoshi, Sr Phut- Although he is now old enough group. There your friend will away? healing for the body and the soul. hunywa Siyali HC and Tieho Mothibe. The session was presented by Then she spoke of the healing of to make his First Communion, meet other parents and caregiv- I had a narrow view of this lesson Sr Phuthunywa Siyali HC, committee the church through the sacraments, their parish priest says that he ers who understand her concerns when I came in and thought Sr for Culture Coordinator and Liturgy healing services and Mass. cannot as he does not yet have and she will be invited to bring Phuthunywa was “restricted”, but coordinator of the South African She discussed the oil of the sick, sufficient understanding to grasp her son to the meetings, includ- she opened our eyes as to how the Catholic Bishops’ Conference which is a sacrament and the church participates daily in healing the meaning of the sacrament. ing their specially designed litur- (SACBC) Liturgy Department. She blessed oil, making it clear that its members, not only through the Unfortunately, he is most gies and catechism sessions. did not even talk about the ritual these two oils should be sacrament of healing itself, but unlikely ever to have that ability. Catholic teaching always itself, but rather spoke about healing understood well. through the sacrament of reconcili- Is the parish priest allowed to stresses the inherent worth of in the , in society, Sr Phuthunywa ended the lesson and the means through which we ation and the Eucharist . make this decision? each and every human being. explaining the sacraments of Tieho Mothibe People with mental disabilities seek healing and the kinds of healing namely, reconciliation and Thank you for this question. are no less worthy. They are also healings available. the anointing of the sick. Such situations require gentle children of God and deserve to pastoral care. The Church’s law be nurtured and accepted as part Sr Maria de Lurdes Lodi Rissini, says that a child’s parents or of our Christian community. far left, with English learners. guardians and the local parish These provisions shine through course was to empower them to priest are obliged to see that chil- SPRED’s Vision and Mission become independent. Learning is dren with the use of reason are Statements, both of which I a personal experience. “Teachers suitably prepared for Holy quote here: give you the tool, it is up to you Communion as soon as possible. to pursue knowledge,” he said. At the same time, however, the SPRED vision statement: Unfortunately, not all partici- parish priest must ensure that To integrate socially, psychologi- pants made the grade. children who do not have the use cally and spiritually in parish “You have to be committed of reason, or whom he judges to worship children, adolescents and when you start something. Those be insufficiently disposed, do not adults with developmental dis- who did not make it were, for come to Holy Communion. abilities, recognizing their indi- instance, not punctual. They did (cf.: Code of Canon Law # 914) vidual value, attributes and con- not attend lessons regularly. I expect your friend’s priest tributions to society and the However, do not become thinks her boy is a slow learner church. English class graduations discouraged. These lessons teach and he is hoping that as he devel- you life skills as well as training he Department of Pastoral volunteers to give testimony/ ops, so his ability to understand one to be punctual when you SPRED mission Care for Migrants and feedback on how the course had the catechism lessons will eventually secure employment,” statement: Refugees, Bienvenu impacted them. improve. Sadly, this is not possi- T said Sr Maria. Shelter and Church World Service Chris Musaya said he can now We believe in a loving God who Over 90% of the participants ble for every handicapped child. (CWS) held a certificate- read, write and communicate in embraces all, and gives us life are migrants and refugees with to share. We acknowledge our awarding ceremony for English English. “I am even confident to What is the church’s teaching little or no formal education. need for nurturing our faith. class learners at Cathedral place look for employment,” he said. with regard to people with severe They often do not know how to We accept the challenge of on 5 October. Deborah Mukendi said she mental disabilities? Do we never communicate in any local aiding persons who have an Head of pastoral care depart- appreciates things that ‘may seem include them in Communion? language, especially English, intellectual disability to belong ment, Sr Maria de Lurdes Lodi insignificant’ like telling time. How do we handle this? Is there making it difficult for them to fully to their church. Together Rissini, welcomed everybody. She can now express herself in a clear teaching? integrate into the community. we work with individuals, fami- Jean Kwimi from CWS English and even translates at her lies, care-providers, staff and congratulated those receiving church. The Code of Canon Law makes parishes in providing religious certificates and invited two Jean thanked them and said the no specific provisions for those services for a better quality of whose reasoning is impaired due life for children, adolescents and to developmental disabilities. adults who have an intellectual Such matters are left to the local or related developmental disabil- Bishops’ Conference or even to ity. We learn about each other’s the diocesan bishop. In places gifts and talents through com- without a local policy, the par- mencing and supporting small ents or guardians, together with basic faith groups. Every person, the parish priest must ensure that “created in the image and like- children with special needs are ness of God”, has a yearning to given a specially prepared series become more deeply connected of classes before First Holy with God and others. People Communion, adapting the con- with an intellectual disability are From left: Second Vice President tent and methodology according no different. – Maria Hill, President – Matilda to the children’s ability. Dube, Past President – Jill (cf.: Canon 777/4) We need more questions McPhail and First Vice President In the Archdiocese of Johan- about the Liturgy! – Nkele Mokalaboni. nesburg, Special Religious You are welcome to send Catholic Women’s Development, or SPRED questions directly to Fr Plastow: (= Sp.Re.D.) is the officially • PO Box 46876, Glosderry, 7702 League elections recognised programme for • e-mail Elections were held for new children with special needs. [email protected] Catholic Women’s League (CWL) SPRED originated in the • fax 011 402-6406 office bearers at an extraordinary Archdiocese of Chicago and then meeting, of the Johannesburg spread around the globe. Sister Diocesan Council of the Catholic Teresa Marie set things up in Women’s League.

November 2017 [email protected] Volume 32 No 7 3 iving is one of the Catholic Men's Association Retreat things that defines humanity Members of CMA with G he Catholic Men’s Association and the human race. We carry our Fr Marek Przybys SCJ. (CMA) of the Soweto Deanery hardships for each other and try to help in any way T • Men need to be present in their had a one-day retreat on the 16 Sep- we can as part of showing humanity, kindness and families and mentor their children tember at Our Lady of Mercy, Emn- support. In support of this, members of the Sodality into the family trade, like deni. The retreat was led by the St Joseph did with Jesus in of Immaculate Conception and Catholic Women’s parish priest, Fr Marek Przybys SCJ. carpentry and help create small League from Blessed Isidore Bakanja, Protea Glen The focus was on men’s social and family businesses. visited the Mutemwa Leprosy Care Centre and religious life as follows: • They should be economical and Mother of Peace community in Mutoko, Zimbabwe • Men are visionaries and are born smart by developing family and in September where they donated food and clothes to to build a house where a woman group savings and the community. The trip was in memory/honour of maintains it and turns it into a • They should learn to accumulate home the late Francisca Mutasa who was a member of assets, not debts. • The spirit of brotherhood in Immaculate Conception sodality and passed away in It was a great day for CMA. and a church and in communities is April 2017. truly humbling experience. needed for men to achieve their goals Motseki Mokotso , General Secretary Celebrating Bible Sunday CMA Soweto Deanery and Catechetical Month St Patrick’s, La Rochelle celebrated Bible Sunday on the last Sunday in August. The first miracle was depicted. During the four weeks of September, the parish celebrated catechetical month. Parish priest, Fr Jorge Guerra, called all catechism children and asked them questions about their understanding of some of the Parenting skills workshop pictures that were displayed. Dominique Byrne Gospel of Matthew sessions parenting skills workshop was Arecently facilitated by Marfam’s Pictured are participants at the Gospel of Matthew sessions, presented at Toni Rowland at St Margaret’s, Diep- the Cathedral by the Catholic Bible Foundation of South Africa. Alexis Bellingan (St Teresa’s, Rosebank), Francis Tala (Immaculate Conception, kloof on 23 September. This was one of Rosebank) Luthando Mbhele (St Martin de Porres, Orlando West) Theresa the follow-up sessions of the Boy Child Sephula (Our Lady of Fatima, Sharpeville) and Sr Chinenye Anyanywu programme which was initiated and (Our Lady of the Wayside, Maryvale). launched by the parish’s Catholic Present from the Liturgy Department were: Annastacia Mphuthi, Khosi Women’s League. In it, Toni and Nyandeni and Mary-Therese Leboa. parents/carers shared insights on how Teresa Wilsnagh, Catholic Bible Foundation of SA to develop and strengthen relationships with their children. Matsie Mbanjwa Orlando East Revival n 30 September, the Johannesburg Charismatic ORenewal held a day of renewal in the parish of Christ the King, Orlando East at the invitation of parish priest, Fr Johnson Ugwu. The day started with praying the Rosary and praise and worship. Fr Joseph Wilson was the keynote speaker and addressed the people Adoration of the Blessed on reading and studying the word Sacrament and the Sacrament of of God, not just keeping the Bible Reconciliation, followed by the as a decoration. He used Jesus’ commitment to have Jesus Christ as celebration of the Eucharist in mission statement in Luke 4:18-19 Lord of their lives. Fr Joseph also Sesotho. Fr Joseph and the prayer to encourage the participants to spoke about the Charismatic gifts team ministered to people who live meaningful lives according to of the Holy Spirit as mentioned in 1 could come up for personal prayer God’s will. Cor.12, 13 and 14. for healing. Most of the people People were asked to make a There was an opportunity for availed themselves of this.

4 Volume 32 No 7 [email protected] November 2017 JUSTICE & PEACE NEWS prevented people from living full Celebrating Justice and human lives.” Clean-up Campaign For Christians to remain silent Peace Sunday and unmoved in the face of the ustice and Peace, St Patrick’s tragedy of oppression, poverty, JLa Rochelle members, with unemployment, abuse, greed and the City of Joburg Mayor, unjust suffering is a denial of the Herman Mashaba, city Speaker Gospel, she continued. Vasco da Gama and ward coun- Justice and Peace is not just cillor Dennis Jane recently held a about recognising injustices, but clean-up campaign in Rosetten- ville as part of the #AReSebet- is about doing something about Holy Rosary Justice and Peace seng monthly city campaign them. Methods which can be used members Bridgette Mthembu to help people include welfare, launched by the mayor at the end charity, development, the most with Kutlwano Moloi. of September. sustainable being advocacy and lobbying. One of the department’s priority objectives is air quality. The mine dump project is just one. We have partnered with Presenting a fruit and vegetable Benchmark to ensure that mines basket to Fr Sergio Lorenzini are are rehabilitated, she said. Abram Monyake, Samuel Mokoena Clean-up campaign members with As part of the offering, and Rose Mabunda. members of Justice and Peace their bags after the big clean-up. Tebogo Masunyane with young presented a basket of fruit and parishioner Matshepo Lethoba. vegetables to the church. “We would like to present this ustice and Peace Sunday fell and the social teachings of the basket to Fr Sergio and also as a on 17 September and the church, the Justice and Peace sign that people should take care department’s fieldworkers ministry is one of the evangelisa- of the environment that God has J entrusted to our care. When went to various parishes in the tion tools in the church,” explained Archdiocese to present the Tebogo. properly taken care of, it has the department’s objectives. She gave a brief background on means to take care of us like Tebogo Masunyane addressed how the ministry came about, giving us the fruit and vegetables the faithful at St Francis Xavier, saying: “After the Vatican II we have here,” said Rose Evaton where Mass was said by Council, the Bishops of the world Mabunda, a member of the parish parish priest, Fr Sergio Lorenzini. spoke about the grave injustices J&P committee. Lerato Mohone “Found and rooted in scripture that were prevalent and which The Councillor of ward 56 Cllr Michael Crichton (back), City of Johannes- burg Mayor Herman Mashaba in sun hat and members of Justice and Mary and the Struggles of Women Mary, a woman and mother, sat in pain at the foot of Peace from St Patrick’s, La Rochelle. Pastoral letter continued from page 1. the Cross. And yet, against all odds, she ultimately Their labour is helplessly exploited. Heartless, cruel men triumphed, and wore a crown of glory because of her take advantage of them. They are generally stripped of Son. Mary is the pre-eminent model of women and their dignity, forced to be beggars and consequently mothers from all walks of life especially those whose have a poor image of themselves. dignity, honour, self-respect and self-worth have suffered Mary saw her Son spat upon, beaten, forced to drag grievously at the hands of men. In spite of the Universal a wooden cross, mocked, pierced with a spear and left Declaration of Human Rights, the human rights of for dead by his tormentors. “A sword pierced her soul” as women, by and large, continue to be regarded as inferior Simeon had prophesied (Lk.2:35). Many women find to those of men. Women continue to be excluded from themselves in a similar situation. They are like Rachel full participation in society, in the economy, in leadership “who sobbed and wept and refused to be consoled for positions, in educational institutions, especially in fields her children were no more” Mt. 2:18). Many mothers see of study that matter most. In marriage, many women are their children ravaged by abuse, hunger and disease. still considered by their husbands as junior partners, Their husbands divorce them at the drop of a hat and especially those who do not earn any income. The fact leave them in abject poverty. Younger women are that wives bring up children and take care of homes, is trafficked and sold like animals by mean spirited men. hardly given full recognition. It is this pain of women that cry to heaven for justice. Girls from broken families appear to have a bleak Many women in the refugee camps and in the informal future. Many women and mothers who have been left settlements are the “discarded people”, the “surplus stranded by their former husbands have often been people”, the “forgotten” people. turned into the “scum” of the earth. Blood is no longer thicker than water. The philosophy of “Ubuntu”, of compassion, of tight kinship relationships, has, in many The rise of women cases, become meaningless and insipid. Mary, despite her unworthiness, pain and suffering, was able to break out in song and praise the God who “exalts the lowly”, whose mercy reaches out towards The triumph of Mary despised women of every age, and “fills the hungry with The harshness, the pain and suffering experienced by good things” (Lk.1. 50-52). Many women and children many women and mothers ought to be seen against the are genuinely the “wretched” of the earth for even some life of Mary herself. It pleased God to honour Mary who African men, wretched as they are, treat women with once suffered at the foot of the Cross. The honour and contempt. The prophetic words of Mary about God glory bestowed upon Mary ought to be seen, by “exalting the lowly”, is a firm promise to women who are extension, as an honour and triumph bestowed upon all discriminated against, despised and abused, that they women and mothers. It is this insight that ought to too “will rise” and regain their God-given dignity. It is transform the self-image of women who have been also incumbent upon women to wrestle courageously discriminated against so unfairly. It also ought to change with issues of inequality and discrimination. Meekness radically the attitudes of men who still wrongfully and docility only serve to delay the life-long struggles of assume that they are superior to women. women. Mary, by God’s choice, received a special grace to Ironically, it is the patriarchal Church, the male collaborate with God’s plan to redeem humankind. domin-ated Church that believed and acknowledged Hence her unique position in the mission of His Son. But the exceptional status of Mary, a woman, who found grace has also been given to women and men “according favour with God. The Church believes that Mary was to the degree to which they are unified with Christ” born without a stain of sin, that by being the Mother of (B. de La Soujeole: “The Universal Call to Holiness” in Jesus, she shares in a radical way in the mystery of Lamb & Levering (eds), Vatican II p.500). Armed with the incarnation and redemption. The Church firmly believes gift of faith, will-power and the virtues of courage and that in the end Mary “was assumed body and soul” into perseverance, women can, and should, break the heaven (Vatican Collection, Vol. 2. p.391). The partici- shackles that restrain them from their pursuit of pation of Mary, as Woman and Mother, culminated in freedom, equality and personal fulfiment. Once Mary her receiving a crown of glory in heaven. Mary, the had said ‘yes’ to God’s invitation, she never looked back. “lowly handmaid”, “a mere creature”, an ordinary woman She is thus a perfect model for all women who are fed- and mother, now in heaven and symbolically “clothed up with being pushed around and treated like second- with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her class citizens in a world of men. head a crown of twelve stars” (Rev.12:1). Link for pastoral letter www.catholicjhb.org.za/pastoral-letter-8/

November 2017 [email protected] Volume 32 No 7 5 YOUTH, SCHOOLS & FAMILIES

he first World Meeting of Families Children’s Day T(WMOF) took place in 1994 in World Meeting of Rome. Since then, every three years, in different dioceses around the Families 2018 world, a World Meeting of Families has been held, together with an International Pastoral-Theological Congress. WMOF 2018 is scheduled to be held in Dublin, Ireland, from 21 to 26 August next year with the theme chosen by Pope Francis: “The Gospel of the Family: Joy for the World” Children enjoying treats. which is in context of his post- synodal apostolic exhortation, Proclaimers of the Amoris Laetitia. Word, Manini Mosia It concludes with a Festival of and Lesego Mothapo. Families in the presence of the Pope and a final Eucharistic celebration. Families and others from all over he focus was on children the world will gather to celebrate conference should communicate “We feel excited about this and at St Albert the Great, their lives together, to share their with WMOF2018 coordinators Ali are motivated by the fact that our TVosloorus on 8 October. experiences from different parts of and Ntsako Motiang. bishops are showing interest too. Mass was celebrated by parish the world and to reflect on the “For people who have confirmed The Bishop of Bethlehem, Jan de priest, Fr S’milo Mngadi. different challenges they face and participation, we have arranged Groef is among the first to register He said children are God’s gift how to grow together in faith. accommodated in the same hotel or for this trip,” said the couple. to us, but the manner in which before, she said. The preparation of this big event within close proximity of one Furthermore, it will enable we raise them is our gift to God. “Well done to the children. It is is important for all individual another,” said the Motiangs. everyone to share their joys together Manini Mosia and Lesego evident they learned from you dioceses. This will enable everyone to get as the family of the SACBC. together when required to by the People wishing to attend the Mothapo, both 10 years old, parents how to be good pro- Families/laity who fall under the SACBC liaison bishop of Marriage meeting should urgently make proclaimed the first and second claimers,” she remarked. Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) region (South and Family Life, Bishop Zolile contact with Ali and Ntsako Motiang readings respectively. In her interaction with the Africa, Botswana and Swaziland) Mpambani, of Kokstad diocese, who on 0780883799 or 0824906346. Sr Charity Dlamini and Sr Busi children, she asked them if their who are interested in attending the will be travelling with the group. Nkosi, Dominican sisters of New- parents pray and read the Bible, to Lerato Mohone castle, also graced the occasion. which they replied: “Sometimes.” Sr Charity delivered a talk to the She encouraged the young ones Festa, an opportunity to catch up congregation and young people. to draw closer to God by reading over meals and laughter “A child that is not properly fed the Bible. She told them that God frequents a neighbour’s house and knows their needs. he community of Our Lady of will be taken care of there,” she When asked what those needs Tthe Holy Rosary, Krugers- said, opening her talk. were, they replied, school items, dorp celebrated its parish patronal feast on Sunday, She listed some challenges that pocket money, food, examinations 8 October, with a Mass led by young people go through and how, and to prove that wisdom does Fr Ignatius Fidgeon OMI, parish if they are not addressed, can lead come out of the mouths of babes, priest, with the assistance of children spiralling out of control. one young person said, “The gift Rev Johan van Rooyen. Mass Above: Recitation of the “I lost my parents when I was of life.” In response, Sr Charity was celebrated in English and Rosary outside the church. 15 years old. Had it not been for said: “Yes, thank God for the gift Portuguese, with the Portu- Left: Children “dabbing” for women in sodalities, I wouldn’t of life as that is what matters guese community leading the Our Lady in excitement. be where I am today. Thus, most.” liturgy in song. parenthood is not limited to the The children received a special A group of small children, Assumption Convent School 2018 leaders children you give birth to bio- blessing from Fr S’milo and were dressed in their Portuguese tradi- logically,” she said. treated to hotdogs and other tional attire, led the procession of She had never heard young goodies after Mass. the statue of Our Lady. During the people proclaim readings like that Lerato Mohone procession, they threw rose petals on the ground to make way for the statue. The church was packed to the brim for the annual celebration. All enjoyed the festa festivities after Mass where meal and drink stalls were available. Live entertain- ment kept the crowd dancing. There was also a draw of R20 000. The proceeds of the ticket sales will go towards the tiling, carpeting and Back row, from letf: Nontuthuko Nyembezi, Gabriella Horn, Keeyanda Tshipamba, Tyla painting of the church. Also in de Freitas, Annalisa Taffara, Kiana van der Schyff, Emilie Godwin and Kimberley Klette. Some of the learners and staff from De La Salle Holy Cross College in attendance were the Companions Front: Tamryn Peel, Mikaela Simoes, Natasha Kasambira (Head of Religion), Gabriella their traditional outfits. of St Angela sisters, the Ursuline Dunn (Head girl), Katie-Meg Weinerlein (Deputy head girl) and Carnia Adams. and prayed for their country. sisters and priests from the West On 2 October, 15 grade 11s were De Le Salle Holy Some children brought dishes of Deanery. Most attendees took inducted as the new leaders for photos next to the beautiful flower their national food to share with Assumption Convent School for Cross College arrangements and the statue of the everyone. The grade 3 classes 2018. celebrates Blessed Virgin. Marinella Sousa, Marketing Manager then had a braai and grade 6 Lebo WA Majahe Assumption Convent School Heritage Day pupils made ‘stok brood’. An educational and fun day was had n 22 September, De La by everyone. St John’s International Fun Festival Salle Holy Cross College Back, from left, is: T Walters and O “The management of De La Y Govender. Front: N Li, E Yaun, junior school celebrated Heritage Salle was so impressed with the H Lei, J Kum, E Coelho and D Young. day in great . number of our pupils who went The pupils, academic and out of their way to dress up for Winners of the support staff embraced the the occasion. We had a really Inter-Catholic Chess opportunity to come in their colourful array of traditional competition traditional dress for the day. attire and foods, and had a great They all paid R10 which will go The St Benedict’s chess team time celebrating and learning won the 2017 Inter-Catholic towards making up the about various cultures, beliefs Christmas charity boxes. Chess Competition. Twenty and traditions,” said Carren teams competed in the tourna- The pupils had a special Ilsley, deputy head of the junior The Portuguese stall at the International Fun Festival at St John the ment with two teams per school assembly where they sang the school. national anthem, African songs Apostle in Florida. A fun day was enjoyed by all who attended. participating. Lydia Orsmond and Julia O’Connor Pic: Brenda Brough 6 Volume 32 No 7 [email protected] November 2017 HERITAGE DAY Heritage Day in High Tea – the Chancery Zondi

The Catholic Women’s League members of St Theresa, Zondi celebrat- ed Heritage Day by hosting a high tea at Mafuze Palace. Victor Makhoba

The Chancery recently celebrated Heritage Day in style: Seated is Given Zondo. Back, from left: Kristo iNkosi, KwaThema From left: Mokete Tsotetsi, Joseph Emma Zemura, Annastacia Mphuthi Dube and Dickson Mofokeng and Charmaine Makhubela

Kristo iNkosi, KwaThema also celebrated Heritage Thoko Sam, Nnuku Tsagane, Diana Xaba, Albertina Day. Pictured from left, Mponeng Moorosi, Kgomotso Ditshego, Ntswaki Molefe, Lebohang Ntoanyane and Ndlovu, Tokyo Kaise,Elizabeth Motaung, Selina Irene Mkhabela. Mathe, visiting priest Fr Martin Badenhorst OP, Palm Celebrating with a prayer walk, Mass, song and dance It also sought to promote ‘ubuntu’, Springs and a sense of pride in cultural Emmanuel parish in Sebokeng, identity and heritage. The message Back, from left: Tshepang Lefata, Nkosingiphile Thwala, Thembi Tholo and Zone 14 had its cultural and herit- of unity in diversity of cultures and Thabiso Zulu. Front: Sphesihle Thwala, Mbali Lesito and Andiswa Thwala. age celebration 25 September. The respect came through strongly event was aimed at promoting, On 24 September, Blessed Joseph Gerard, Palm Springs participated in during Fr Sim-phiwe Kheswa’s OFM sharing and developing a sense of Heritage Day celebrations. at Mass. He emphasised the unity amongst parishioners. After the service, which was led by Deacon Paul Mashinini, young importance of culture and heritage people had the opportunity to ask questions like what is the meaning of in particular to identify, esteem and St Patrick’s, heritage and how could we, as Christians, commemorate the day. sense of belonging. Lerato Mohone The day started with a prayer walk La Rochelle where members of the Catholic St Patrick’s, La Rochelle also Men’s Forum ensured the safety of celebrated Heritage Day. Pic- Cultural parishioners on the road. This was tured are, back: Elyseé Kalenda, followed by the celebration of Mass. Lerato Kheleli, Julienne Kalen- Mass The day concluded with a traditional da. Front: Rose Mputu, Virginia performance and food. Prayer walk Banda. Dominique Byrne Kebitsamang Mthunzi

Attendees sharing traditional beer

n 24 September, the parish the day, he explained that they of St Philip Neri, Moletsane remind us that God is ‘outrageous- Ocelebrated a cultural Mass. ly’ generous and merciful, and that The liturgy for the day started with a His wisdom surpasses our human traditional dance by the catechism categories of value and judgment. children for the entrance procession. “Generosity in human nature is After the penitential rite, the litany opposed by what we like to call of the saints was sung and a fairness, but we need to remember moment of silence was held so that that the grace of God is given to parishioners could remember and those whom He sees fit and not invite their ancestors to be present those whom we think are fit,” Fr in the Eucharistic celebration. Mgoza said. In his homily, Fr Sikhosiphi Mgoza The offertory gifts of bread and OP, the parish priest, emphasised wine, brought to the altar, were that a living heritage is the founda- accompanied by various cultural tion of all communities and an foods which were placed below the essential source of identity and altar. After Mass, parishioners continuity. It is, therefore, important gathered for their traditional for us to reclaim, restore and pre- dances after which they enjoyed serve these aspects to accelerate the the food. Br Thato Moshokwe from use of living heritage to address St Angela, Dobsonville and Br Sibu- challenges communities are facing siso Zulu from St Margaret, Diep- today, he added. kloof, were present. Elaborating on the readings for Lebo WA Majahe

November 2017 [email protected] Volume 32 No 7 7 Retreat and blessing of Altar servers’ Archdiocesan Executive Committee retreat at Mother of Mercy Shrine

walk up, and pray, on top of the mountain. Mass was celebrated every day by Vicar of the depart- ment, Fr Benedict Mahlangu. Head of the Liturgy Department, Annastacia Mphuthi, coordinated Groups at the retreat. the programme assisted by he office of Divine Worship and Bishop is the Presider Kgothatso Spider. he annual Archdiocesan TLiturgy hosted an altar servers’ • Behaviour of altar servers during The department thanks all the retreat of the daughters of St workshop/retreat at the Mother of Mass and out of Mass and parents and priests who supported TAnne (DoSA) took place on Mercy Shrine in Magaliesburg from • Altar servers’ cassocks for them throughout this journey. It the weekend of 6 October at Sacred 4 to 6 October. Ninety altar servers different seasons. was good experience for the Heart Villa, Walkerville. Fr Nkosi- from various parishes and The workshop was facilitated by young people, she said. “We hope nathi Nkabinde started the first deaneries attended. The workshop Fr Lawrence Ndlovu. they will share the experience and session after Friday Mass by giving focused on: The retreat was more on all what they have learned to other each deanery priest the approach to the theme: “Come as you are”, • The function of altar servers reflection and praying for altar servers at their parishes,” she during Mass themselves and each other. which aligned with the DoSA Motto: “Charity, Understanding and added. • Serving when the Archbishop/ Everybody had the opportunity to Perseverance”. Each priest had specific topics to cover. On Saturday, Annastacia Mphuthi Mass was led by Bishop Duncan Tsoke. In his homily, he said that a retreat is a time for introspection and that resolutions are not made only Left: Fr John-Paul Mopapa once a year. A retreat offers us an opportunity to reflect and make Time to treat Mathebula from Pretoria embraces a changes in your lives, he said. brother priest at last year’s He encouraged people to pray the Rosary and said he was happy that our priests Shepherds On the Green. the retreat coincided with the month of the Rosary. After Mass, the Archbishop blessed the new Archdiocesan Executive fter a resounding success Committee. His words of encouragement to the new leaders were that at the inaugural golfing they pray for God to give them gift of wisdom, understanding and Aevent in 2016, priests knowledge. from all around the country can The president of St Anne’s sodality of the Archdiocese (Our Mother), once again have a day of fun and Yvonne Skosana welcomed our St Anne’s sodality and DoSA guests relaxation at the Radio Veritas from Swaziland, Manzini. Members of St Anne’s Sodality, as well as Shepherds on the Green at the group, the Veritas Warriors, DoSA Rustenburg were welcome. Archdiocesan Exectuive Committee Benoni Country Club on Monday, help organise the event. President, Khosi Lunga thanked all who had made the retreat a success. 27 November. Parishioner are Marketing ‘warrior’, Boycie “We promise to work hard with the help of God and our prayers to requested to make it possible for Ntlwane encourages the faithful to make the Mother of Mercy Shrine project a success,” he said. the priests they love, to treat show their appreciation of their DoSA has already donated R50 000 towards the cause. them. Below: The First Communion Class pastors by buying them tickets. Mpho Montle, DoSA Diocesan Secretary Games, pampering, merriment, of St Andrew’s Parish Noordgesig prayer and a chance to relax “Our priests dedicate their lives bought Fr Hubert Obaedo (above) await priests. Parishioners are to us with love and this fun day is a ticket last year. requested to buy tickets for their one way we could reciprocate that parish priests and priests who are love,” said Ntlwane. Branch code 187 505 (universal not in parishes. “We would like to have code); then The Benoni Country Club is a champions in all parishes around Email us the proof of payment world-class facility in Ekurhuleni the country who will ensure that to [email protected] and Fr Nkosinathi Nkabinde, Bishop Duncan Tsoke and Fr Benno Singer and and it will be prepared for the no priest or bishop is left out, add the priest’ name as reference; DOSA executive committee members. exclusive enjoyment of from Botswana to Swaziland, or buy a physical ticket and pay ‘shepherds of the church’. Durban; Limpopo and the Cape.” cash at a promotion event near The day will kick-off early with Tickets cost R1 500 and cover you. a lavish breakfast, following all games, grooming and For more information: Catholic Bible Foundation of SA which they can enjoy the club’s pampering treatments, [email protected], or SMS scenic trail for cycling, walking entertainment, beverages, meals on 063 468-1157. Also visit the and/or running. Golf, soccer, and a three-course -giving Radio Veritas website Scripture Presenter tennis, bowls, squash and a dinner to round off the day. radioveritas.co.za or call station variety of board and table games For tickets please: Applications are invited for the above post at our Johannesburg marketing manager Mahadi will also be on offer. Pay by EFT to: Radio Veritas, Buthelezi on 083 992-0387. Office (10B Fifth Street, La Rochelle, Johannesburg). The The Catholic men’s volunteer Nedbank account 1128 863 111, Neo Motlhala successful applicant will be appointed from 1st January 2018. Synod questionnaire Qualifications Required: The Evangelisation Department thanks the following parishes for returning their synod evaluations and responding • A practicing Catholic; to the questionnaire. By so doing they have honoured the Archbishop’s request in the letter of 9 May to all parish • A sound knowledge of and love for Scripture; priests and PPC chairpersons: • Teaching and presentation experience. Central Deanery Vaal Deanery Soweto Deanery South Deanery St Anne, Belgravia All Saints, Ennerdale Our Lady of Victory, St Catherine, Eldorado Park (Primary and Secondary School; Adults) Blessed Sacrament, St Francis of Assisi, Doornkop St Joseph the Worker, Malvern Vanderbijlpark Christ the King, Orlando East Bosmont Applicants must be prepared Holy Trinity, Braamfontein Our Lady of Perpetual St Martin de Porres, St Anthony, Coronationville to do some evening and weekend work. Help, Vereeniging Orlando West St Anthony, Crown Mines East Deanery Holy Rosary, Phiri St John Bosco, Robertsham St Therese, Alberton Much of our presentations are done within Schools; Far East Deanery St Peter Claver, Pimville St Patrick, La Rochelle St Augustine, Germiston St Patrick, Benoni Blessed Isadore Bakanja, St John Paul II, Linmeyer we are looking for age appropriate applicants. St Paul, Edenpark St Martin de Porres, Protea Glen Holy Family, Turffontein Sacred Heart, Kathlehong Geluksdal St Theresa, Zondi Documents required: Our Lady of Loreto, St John the Baptist, West Deanery Immaculate Conception, • A letter of application Kempton Park Brakpan North Deanery St Joseph, Mokoena Kristo iNkosi, Kwa-Thema St Hubert, Alexandra Westonaria • A letter of recommendation from your Parish Priest Sacred Heart, Palmridge St Lewis Bertrand, Church of the Resurrection, Our Lady of Dolours, • Curriculum Vitae St Francis, Reiger Park Payneville Bryanston Carletonville Church of the Resurrection, St Peregrine Laziosi, , Rivonia St John the Apostle, Florida Applications to be addressed to: Dawn Park Alra Park Immaculate Conception, St James, Magaliesburg Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Rosebank St John, Northriding National Director: [email protected] Thokoza Applications close: 8th December 2017 We appeal to all other parishes to please respond in preparing for the next synod in 2019. Parishes should evaluate themselves with this exercise. All responses to be done online please. Parishes have all received the link on which to respond. Odilon Molapo, Department of Evangelisation

8 Volume 32 No 7 [email protected] November 2017 to publish the book because he is WORD OF GOD Collared & Content – Catholic through-and-through and would understand him as a Perspectives @40 Catholic priest. He has published other priests’ books such as Fr Transfiguration hen Fr S’milo Mngadi, Jean-Marie Kuzituka Did’Ho’s parish priest of FIRST READING Br Mike Chalmers cfc of the ‘Christianity in a Modern City’ St Albert the Great, Book of the prophet Daniel Bible Foundation writes about W and Fr LP Zwane’s Vosloorus, turned 40 last year, 6: 9 – 10; 13 – 14 the Word of God in response to ‘Transformation in Black & White he decided to mark the occasion the Synod call for spiritual growth – a parish perspective’. in his own special way. 9 “As I looked, “thrones were set and on-going formation. It took Fr S’milo approximately The number 40, he says, has a in place, and the Ancient of Days feet like a human being, and the 10 months to write this book, biblical significance. However, took his seat. His clothing was as mind of a human was given to mostly because he is a since there is a common saying white as snow; the hair of his head it. He is talking about the Babylo- perfectionist who kept on refining that ‘Life begins at 40,’ he was white like wool. His throne nians who conquered Judah had the book. decided to take stock of his life was flaming with fire, and its shipped most of the people into Besides being a parish priest of and penned his second book: wheels were all ablaze. exile. King Belshazzar reigned in Vosloorus, father is pursuing a ‘Collared and Content – Perspec- 10 A river of fire was flowing, from 550 BC to 537 BC. He was master’s degree in systematic tives at 40.” coming out from before him. defeated by Cyrus of Persia who theology. He is also a well sought- The word “” not only Thousands upon thousands allowed the Jewish people to go after retreat master and a Radio refers to the ‘nice’ dress, he said, attended him; ten thousand times home. Sadly later Persian rulers Veritas presenter. but also refers to the yoke of ten thousand stood before him. The gave the Jewish people a hard One aspect that frustrated him obedience. “Ultimately to God, even tempted to edit some parts court was seated, and the books time. Daniel refers to them as the was the time factor. but also our superiors and out. “Do I want to share this with were opened. bear and the leopard. “Ideas and creative juices flow bishops. people?” I had to ask myself. 13 “In my vision at night I 5 “And there before me was a when one is most busy, but you Having also celebrated 15 But he went ahead because he looked, and there before me was second beast, which looked like a learn a few tricks. I have learned years as a priest, I am happy and believes in honesty, he said. one like a son of man, coming with bear. It was raised up on one of its to carry a dictaphone. If I do not content to be under this yoke of The book does not include his the clouds of heaven. He sides, and it had three ribs in its have time, I record the idea as obedience,” he added. experiences at his current parish. approached the Ancient of Days mouth between its teeth. It was fully as I can and transcribe it This book is not an autobio- He continued: “Writing the and was led into his presence. told, ‘Get up and eat your fill of later.” graphy, nor is it memoirs, book was free therapy. With 14 He was given authority, glory flesh!’ Friends have read the book have although it has elements of both, hindsight, I know myself better and sovereign power; all nations 6 “After that, I looked, and there cautioned him that he runs the risk he said. It deals with various and am comfortable in my skin. I and peoples of every language before me was another beast, one of losing friends and becoming viewpoints using his story as a see the future with a better focus.” worshiped him. His dominion is an that looked like a leopard. And on unpopular. But, with every springboard. “The book,” he added, “is just everlasting dominion that will not its back it had four wings like decision there are consequences, One such story is the one his about reflections and thus not pass away, and his kingdom is one those of a bird. This beast had four he added. mother related that his was not ‘absolute’. As I state in the book, that will never be destroyed. heads, and it was given authority “You weigh the value and the an easy birth. I might be wrong, and if I am, I One’s reaction to this reading to rule. gravity of the consequences for “I was what is called a ‘breech will welcome reactions that will could well be, “What on earth is There is a fourth beast. Daniel, yourself. However, I do not think baby’ and a drunk doctor benefit everybody.” this all about?” writing in 165 BC describes Anti- they are that grave,” he concluded. What do we mean when refer- ochus IV the reigning monarch. operated on my mother. In the The priest asked Frank Nunan Lerato Mohone to Daniel as a prophet? In bib- Very wisely he does not name this process, he cut me in the head lical terms, prophets do not foretell king. “It had iron teeth.” In 167 which resulted in me spending 5th Fr Tauro Arvin the future. They address the pres- BC he desecrated the temple. This the first three months of my life We celebrate 8th Fr Matthew Opiyo ent situation. Usually they point angered Daniel. Everything Daniel in hospital,” he said. with our Priests Fr Hubert Obaedo out the injustices that society or writes deals with the persecution Thus, this book addresses 10th Fr Karmelo Stric We celebrate the birthdays and those in power are perpetrating on of the Jews over the centuries. issues such as service delivery Fr Deneys Williamson anniversaries of ordination of the weak and defenceless. This is Daniel’s message to his audience and people’s and clients’ rights. 11th Msgr Barney McAleer the below clergy. Pray for them. true of prophets of our time. In our is: look at how God has looked “As a priest, I focus more on the 14th Fr Brian Mhlanga history one of many prophets was after his people through all their church. I talk about rights that Ordinations Fr Similo Mngadi Rev Beyers Naude. His prophecy troubles. To convince them he are trampled upon. But, with 22nd Rev Lessing Drummond was, “Apartheid is a heresy!” describes an imaginary triumphal rights, come responsibilities. I Rev Aubrey Damster 29-11-92 Fr Mokesh Morar Our second problem is we need judgement scene. address that as well, such as that Fr Antonio Nunes -11-95 Fr Godwin Garuba to understand the type of literature 13 “In my vision at night I of supporting the church.” Fr Shaun Von Lillienfeld 9-11-96 24th Fr Jude Burgers we are reading, apocalyptic. We looked, and there before me was The topics range from family Rev Graham Meiring 7-11-04 26th Fr Teboho Matseke will need to read what comes one like a son of man, coming to society, politics to people; Fr Rodney George 13-11-04 27th Fr Graham Pugin before this text. with the clouds of heaven. He theology to religion; sexuality to Six opens: 1 In the first approached the Ancient of Days identity and many more. Birthdays in November ... and in early December year of Belshazzar king of Baby- (God) and was led into his Fr S’milo said he was forced to 1st Fr Miguel De Lemos 1st Fr Emmanuel Kagimbangabo lon, (550 – 537 BC) Daniel had a presence. confront certain areas of his life rd 3 Fr Elijah Otu 3rd Fr Keith Gordon-Davis dream, and visions passed through 14 He was given authority, glory he had not spent time on, aspects Rev Abednigo Thokoane 4th Fr Liam MacDermott his mind as he was lying in bed. and sovereign power; all nations that made him shed tears. He was He wrote down the substance of and peoples of every language his dream. The writer pretends worshiped him. His dominion is an that he is looking into the future. everlasting dominion that will not Actually he is writing about what pass away, and his kingdom is one he knows has already happened. that will never be destroyed. Verse four reads: “The first was (Kingdom of God) like a lion, and it had the wings of Daniel’s message is clear: an eagle. I watched until its wings Godness will triumph, Goodness were torn off and it was lifted from will triumph, in our lives and the the ground so that it stood on two lives of all His people. Diepkloof CWL annual visit to OMI Novitiates Some of the members with the brothers.

Members of the Catholic Women’s League from Diepkloof recently visited the Oblates of Mary Immaculate Novitiate in Germiston. They had a won- derful time with the brothers, handing out gifts and seating down for a sumptuous meal. This is part of their yearly activities. Matsie Mbanjwa

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November 2017 [email protected] Volume 32 No 7 11 From left: Daughters of “Thine we Hopolang Moeti, Rivonia St Anne sodality wish to be” Phungwayo, enrolments he West Rand Deanery welcomed Lerato Hlalele, T23 women and men to the Sacred Fr Nkosinathi he daughters of St Anne Heart of Jesus Sodality at Mary Nkabinde, (DoSA) Vaal Deanery held an Queen of Apostles, Munsieville on Kananelo enrolment Mass for 13 new 14 October. Masupha and T Cleo Ngejane. members from various parishes at Mass was said by the sodality’s St Benedict the Black, Zone 3 Sebo- deanery spiritual director, Fr Nkosi- keng on 26 August. The executive nathi Nkabinde. He was assisted by committee of Vaal Deanery were Fr Ben Mahlangu OMI, Fr Joseph also blessed and pinned on the day. Nnadi CSSp and parish priest, Fr Taelo Diocesan executive members, as Kimane OMI. The Catholic Women’s League well as those of parishes within The sodality’s Amaqhawe Women working (CWL), on 9 September, at the Archdiocese, were present to weSacred Heart led the music. St Mary Queen of the Apostles, In his homily, Fr Nkosinathi said: together celebrate the occasion. New Munsieville, had a high tea members were awarded certificates. “Today, our God of wonders is fulfilling what He has started. If you themed ‘Phenomenal Women ... Chairperson Matshepo Lerotholi Be Bold for Change’. Fr Taelo welcomed the priests and the con- love, persevere and stand for what and enriched spiritually so that you you do, you will receive your crown.” Kimane was happy that the gregation at large. Chief celebrant can become a shining light, not He said he often asked himself was Fr Benno Singer MCCJ, spiritual women were working together, only in your sodality but in the what Christ would uncover if He advisor of the sodality. there was good high and that is entire society as well.” were to strip people of their uni- Co-celebrating was Fr Henry Tonton. was well-attended by parishioners Fr Benno expressed his forms. Are our hearts in unison with The Spiritual director left us with and CWL regional. appreciation for the ‘team work and the uniform? Are we as beautiful on the following message: “We also the inside as we are on the exterior, Tebogo Tsimane came to pray for you to be blessed love’ he sees in the deanery. Isabella Andima, Secretary Vaal Deanery he asked. “Often we are attracted to uniforms. We fail to perform what is Neighbourhood clean-up required of us when we willingly said we will follow the prescripts of the sodality,” he added. Fr Nkosinathi encouraged them to be men and women of prayer, not of uniform. Let this uniform assist you Introduction in your journey of drawing nearer to God and of continuing Christ’s to the mission on earth, he concluded. Jane Mkopele, who was also to be probationary enrolled on the day, sadly passed away along the journey, was remem- As part of the weekly life skills, which had the theme Good Upright Citizens period bered throughout the ceremony. of Society, youth from Don Bosco Educational Projects in Ennerdale did a The event was also attended by clean-up of the neighbourhood. Part of Salesian spirituality is to develop in n 1 October, five people were hla Mandlazi, Kagiso Katametsi, the Companions of St Angela, Sisters young people in their responsible service towards others, society and to Opinned and received the cross Nthabiseng Tlhapane, Apu Margaret Mary Dlodlo and Blandina of introduction to the probationary Monye. Parish priest, Fr Emman- the environment which is in line with Laudato Si. Mathakgala. Lerato Mohone Br Clarence Watts SDB period to the Sacred Heart of Jesus uel Wafula was very happy that sodality. This took place at St young people are joining the night vigil on Friday, 15 September. Peter’s, Kagiso 1. sodality and serving the Lord. Mass was concelebrated by the dean They are Palesa Setsubi, Nhlan- Tebogo Tsimane of the Vaal deanery, Fr Simphiwe Kheswa, Fr Sergio Lorenzini, the par- Feast of St Therese of Lisieux ish priest of St Anthony of Padua and The parish of St Therese, Zondi Fr Henry of St Benedict and Our held a celebration in honour of its Lady of perpetual help. patroness St Theresa of Lisieux. In his homily, Fr Simphiwe Carmelite Sisters, Sr Marie and appealed to people to stop joining Sr Chawezi were present. sodalities for wrong reasons. Ephraim Ndweni

Sacred Heart Bongiwe Nhlabathi made sodality a presentation during the celebra- tion of the feast of St Therese of enrolments Lisieux. he Vaal deanery celebrated the Photos: Victor Tenrolment of 32 new members Makhoba into the sodality which was held at St Anthony of Padua, Evaton West. The ceremony kicked-off with a

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