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Catholics and Jews: and for the Sentiments Expressed Archdiocesan News A PUBLICATION OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OF CAPE TOWN • ISSUE NO 81 • JULY-SEPTEMBER 2016 • FREE OF CHARGE WORLD YOUTH DAY 2016 At the end of July an Archdiocesan contingent of seven young people (and Fr Charles) headed to Poland to be a part of World Youth Day 2016. They spent some days in Czestochowa Diocese in the small town of Radonsko, experiencing Polish hospitality and visiting the shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa. Then they headed off to Krakow for various activities and an encounter with millions of other pilgrims from all over the world, culminating in an all-night vigil and Mass with Pope Francis. Claremont Mosque condemns killing of Catholic Priest PRESS STATEMENT – 26 JULY 2016 CMRM Condemns Inhumane Killing of Catholic Priest The Claremont Main Road Mosque (CMRM) congregation strongly con- demns the brutal killing of an 85 year-old Catholic priest by two ISIS/Da`ish supporters during a Mass at a Church in Normandy, France. The inhumane and gruesome killing of the elderly Father Jacques Hamel and the sacrili- geous violation of a sacred prayer space bears testimony to the merciless ideology of Da`ish. It is apparent that Da`ish is hell-bent on fuelling a reli- gious war between Muslims and Christians. However, their war is a war on humanity and our response should reflect a deep respect for the sanctity of all human life. This tragic incident should spur us to redouble our efforts at reaching out to each other across religious divides. Our thoughts and prayers are with the congregation of the Church in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray and the Catholic Church at large. Archbishop Brislin and the Jewish Community SIGNED: Jaamia Galant (Secretary) and Imam Dr Rashied Omar OBO CMRM Board of Governors invite you to attend a public conversation between Bishop Graham Rose and Rabbi David Rosen 27 July 2016 Imam Dr Rashied Omar and Jaamia Galant (Secretary) to mark more than 50 years of Nostra Aetate CMRM Board of Governors under the title Dear Jaamia and Imam Rashied On behalf of the Catholic Community of Southern Africa, I wish to express my appreciation for the press statement issued by the Claremont Main Road Mosque Catholics and Jews: and for the sentiments expressed. We are deeply moved by your concern and sup- port following the tragic killing of Father Jacques Hamel and agree that we must make greater efforts at reaching out to each other across religious divides. from Foes to Friends All life is a gift from God and every murder – whether of Muslim, Christian, white or black, or of any faith or culture – is an assault against God. As the horror of so much blood being spilled continues in so many coun- tries we, as people of faith, must commit ourselves to working for justice, peace and the respect of all life. Venue: Marais Road Synagogue, Sea Point We thank our brothers and sisters of the Claremont Main Road Mosque and we offer our prayers for Date: Monday 22 August 2016 you and for your families. May the Almighty, who is gracious in love and mercy, give you peace. Yours sincerely Time: 19.00 for 19.30 +Stephen Brislin Tea/coffee and biscuits will be served. President: Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS July-SeptemberVisit the Archdiocese2016 of Cape Town’s website on www.adct.org.za / Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/archdiocesecapetown 1 Greetings from the Youth Office! From Well – it’s official – we are HALFWAY through 2016! It’s a great time to look back at what’s come, and forward to what could be... How has your youth ministry been this year? Have you the reached the goals you set at the start of the year? Is minis- try thriving? Lives changing? Or is it time to kick things up a gear to make this next half even more impactful. We’re here to help where we can. HEART Upcoming EVENT CAMP TESTIFY II We’re doing it all again – with a twist! Last year we tried The feast of the Assumption which which we are called upon to imi- something new: a camp out for all youth leaders in the we celebrate this month is a testi- tate and live in our own lives. diocese. This year we’re doing it again – but this time, we mony to our hope of redemption She is also the Patroness of want you to bring your youth as well! and resurrection. Christ, through South Africa. As we face the strug- 2-4 December 2016 at Bridges of Hope, Franschoek. his sacrifice on the Cross and by gles and insecurities of the future All are welcome but places are limited! his rising from the dead, has de- we need to turn to our Mother Registrations will open soon so keep your eyes open. stroyed the power of death. With and Patroness, imploring her pro- Price to be confirmed but budget for around R480. St Paul, we can truly ask “death tection and intercession. Among PAST EVENTS where is your victory, where is all that we pray for we should not 16 June Youth Day Mass and Murder Mystery your sting?” (1Cor 15:55). forget to pray for peace. We are True to form, our Youth Day celebrations this year were Some misunderstand the feast a violent country and Cape Town an epic success with record numbers in attendance from thinking that Mary never died a is a violent city – we pray that we over 40 parishes! physical death (indeed, some Or- will find ways to make peace and Fr Lindela, the newest member on our team, preached a thodox Churches teach that she resolve the many challenges facing flaming hot homily to a packed-out Church, that could’ve never died). We have no doubt us in a peaceful way, never forget- aptly ended with a mic-drop! Referring to the staff of Mo- that Mary did pass away, but our ting the words of Pope Paul VI, “if ses, Fr Lindela asked us young people “What is it that you belief is that she was raised to you want peace, work for justice.” have in your hand that God can use for His glory?” heaven after death, body and soul. Peace is not simply a gift that will The Mass was followed by lunch and a huge “murder mystery” clue hunt game. The day ended with hilarious As she was born without original descend from heaven, it demands skits acted out by teams of young people and prizes being sin (the Immaculate Conception, of us the effort to work for the awarded. Many thanks to all involved! achieved by the grace of Christ’s things that “make for peace” - jus- salvation) so her body would not tice, equity, inclusivity, fairness to corrupt in the earth. all. The feast is a proclamation of As we turn to Mary with all that our faith in the resurrection, an is on our heart, a good traditional affirmation of our hope for salva- prayer that we can incorporate tion. It upholds Mary as the Moth- in our daily prayers is the Memo- er of the Church and our own rare: Mother. It is to her whom we turn Remember, O most gracious to seek her prayers when we are Virgin Mary, that never was it in distress or need. She, as the first known that anyone who fled to of all the saints, was the first dis- thy protection, implored thy help, ciple of Jesus and saw in him not or sought thine intercession was only her son but the Christ, the left unaided. Anointed One. As Jesus himself Inspired by this confidence, I fly said, Who is my mother, and who unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my are my brethren? And stretching mother; to thee do I come, before forth his hand towards his disci- thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. ples, he said: Behold my mother O Mother of the Word Incarnate, and my brethren. For whosoever despise not my petitions, but in shall do the will of my Father, that thy mercy hear and answer me. is in heaven, he is my brother, and Amen. sister, and mother (Matt 12:48-50). Her obedience to God, her faith in accepting his will, her humility and patience in suffering, her joy + Archbishop Stephen Brislin Leadership Training Course and gratitude to God, are virtues Archbishop of Cape Town Our LTC, in collaboration with the Catholic Leadership Academy, has drawn to a close and is already making a profound impact in parish youth ministries. Here is what one young lady had to say... “There are no words at the moment for me to describe how these past three Thursday evenings have changed me. I leave there feeling warmth in my heart and I learn something new every week with you guys. Things I thought I already knew and had controlled, I realise I didn’t re- ally know. All I knew was basics. I now have a better, deeper understand of things – the meaning of things... I cannot thank you enough.” Archdiocesan News is a channel of communication and dialogue for the people of the Archdiocese of Cape Town. The views expressed in it do And that is it for Winter! Remember to invite us to your youth events not necessarily reflect the views of the editors. It hopes to communicate and send us photos and info of what you’ve been up to! various events, discuss topical issues, provide theological and spiritual Youth Chaplaincy Team input, and reflect all aspects of the life of our Church.
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