newsnewsA publication of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg WYD 9Fatima 6 celebrations School news6 Cardinal Bechara Boutros Rai 10 ADADdelivering the homily Telephone (011) 402 6400 • www.catholicjhb.org.za JULY 2016 Lebanese Patriarch’s visit “You are called to be the hands Newly-ordained to Maronite church deacon Tshepo of the church for the deeds he Sunday 22 May, All were on a visit to Maronite Lekoko 10am, Mass at the Parish parishes across Southern Africa of compassion and service,” Tof Our Lady of Lebanon, with an extra special visit to Our Mulbarton was an incredibly Lady of Lebanon, Mulbarton to – Bishop Duncan Tsoke special event. It was special for bless the newly-built school on two reasons: celebrating Mass was the church grounds. In attendance Cardinal Bechara Boutros Rai, was Archbishop Buti Tlhagale as patriarch of Antioch and all the well as the Apostolic Nuncio, His East, together with other Excellency Peter Wells. dignitaries Archbishop Boulos It is also the inaugural month of Sayyah, the Vicar General of the the parish and its church. Every Maronite Patriarchate, the year in the month of May, an Apostolic visitor of the Maronites annual festival and fundraising in Southern Africa Monsignor event is held to celebrate the new deacon was ordained tional diaconate as he prepares Rev Tshepo Lekoko as he lies prostate Simon Faddoul and the Most building of the church and on Wednesday, 25 May at for his priesthood. Bishop Tsoke Reverend Malek Abou Tanous, establishment of the parish. The A the Cathedral. Rev Deacon greatly influenced Rev Lekoko’s Tsoke said. He also thanked the Superior General of the congrega- festival offers various food and Tshepo Lekoko was ordained at discernment life. In his homily, the Lekoko family and invited them, tion of the Maronite Lebanese drinks as well as entertainment, the Cathedral during a special Bishop congratulated and thanked along with Rev Lekoko’s friends, Missionaries worldwide. competitions and prizes for a Mass celebrated by His Lordship Rev Lekoko for responding to the seminarians and all people of the minimal entrance fee which is Duncan Tsoke and concelebrated love of Christ in presenting him- Archdiocese, to join him and his only applicable to adults. by numerous priests from within self for ordination to the diaconate, brother priests as they pray for Article and photos by Mark Kisagloo and outside the Archdiocese. in preparation for the priesthood in Tshepo, that God’s grace of Holy Unusually, Rev Lekoko has a the near future. Orders may make him a dedicated Archbishop Buti Tlhagale and the twin brother, Tshepiso Lekoko, “In the diaconate, the church servant in ministry to the church. Apostolic Nuncio Peter Wells who is also studying to become grounds all ordained ministry in Our Archdiocese rejoices at a priest. the threefold structure of the min- being able to offer priests and dea- The ordination was attended by istry of the word, of the liturgy and cons in the service of the universal over 1 000 family, friends and of charity. These three ministries Church. We pray for vocations to well-wishers. The diaconate is the correspond to the revelation of religious life as well and hope that Seated from first of three ranks in ordained faith by which the word of God, young women likewise may left:Cardinal ministry, and in the case of Rev who is love, is preached and hand- respond to God’s call. Bechara Boutros Lekoko, he was ordained to transi- ed on in the Church,” Bishop Lebo WA Majahe Rai, Archbishop Boulos Sayyah, The sweetest little Most Reverend Archbishop Buti Tlhagale’s Decree Malek Abou soldier of all he Archdiocese of Johannesburg is committed to the promotion and Tanous. In the On Holy Trinity Sunday, Fr Victor Tsupport of a multi-cultural and rainbow church in all its diversity. foreground, a Ngwenya welcomed an aspirant to However, it has been brought to my attention that visiting priests without Knight of the Masolenyana a Kriste “Soldiers diocesan faculties, administer to the people. Da Gama stands of Christ” sodality - Lemogang The giving of faculties to priests in a particular church is recognition by watch. Nkoane, (4). the diocesan bishop that a priest is qualified to say Mass, preach and teach the faith of the church in accord with her tradition and discipline. The faculties are also an assurance to the people of God that the bishop Below: Most Reverend has confidence that the priest will minister to them in the spirit of the faith Malek Abou Tanous Christ revealed to the apostles. (foreground). Diocesan faculties are given hence to empower priests for ministry and are intended for the spiritual benefit of the faithful and the common good of the church. There are faculties or authorisations which are given by the Code of Canon Law (Can.764765) and those given by the bishop of the diocese. In light of the above, I decree priests without diocesan faculties are not allowed to say Mass in the Archdiocese of Johannesburg. Visiting priests should contact the Chancery of the Archdiocese to make clearer where the diocesan faculties extend those faculties already granted by the canons of the Church. Archbishop Boulos Sayyah (left) and Monsignor Sincerely, Simon Faddoul (right) + Buti Tlhagale, OMI – Archbishop of Johannesburg July 2016 [email protected] Volume 31 No 3 1 Baptisms Pope’s Intentions: July General. That indigenous people, whose identity and very existence are threatened, will be shown due respect. Missionary. That the Church, by means of her mission, may announce the Gospel with renewed vigor and enthusiasm. Pimville CONFIRMATIONS Zola Fr Tom Segami OMI and Deacon Thabo Thokoane during Holy Cross, Zola rejoiced on 4 June as 10 children were welcomed Young people will receive the sacrament of confirmation in the baptism of infants at St Peter Claver, Pimville on the into the church and made sharers of her mission through the sacra- July at the following parishes. Pray for them. Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Sello Mokoka ment of baptism administered by parish priest, Fr Malesela Dikgale. Sat 2 17:00 St Catherine of Sienna Eldorado Park Sun 3 10:00 Seven Holy Founders Ratanda Sun 10 09:00 St Angela Dobsonville Sat 17 08:30 Bl. Joseph Gerard Freedom Park Fri 29 18:00 St Anne’s Belgravia PATRONAL FEASTS IN JULY 3 St Thomas, Lenasia (1965) 6 St Maria Goretti, Riverlea (1974) 11 St Benedict, Mafatsana, Sebokeng, (1988) 16 Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Thokoza (1958) 25 St James, Magaliesburg, (1933) Orange Farm Confirmations 26 St Anne, Belgravia (1906) Above: The 2016 confirmation class of Orange Farm 31 St Ignatius of Loyola, Jesuits First Holy Communion Fr Malesela Dikgale with the first Holy Communion class of On 5 June St Charles Lwanga, Orange Farm welcomed and celebrated St Theresa, Zondi on 22 May. Behind are the parents. with 25 candi-dates as they received the sacrament of confirmation. Pic: Victor Makhoba Archbishop Buti Tlhagale in his homily challenged them to emulate Chancery the life of the late Chiara from Italy. 011 402-6400 Nyasha Kumurai For all departments Community Notice Board Saturday 23 July12:00-16:00 Are you called to be Community Masses Saturday 9 July: 13h00 - 15h30 Could you not spend a diocesan priest? APC General Meeting Charismatic Workshop an hour with me? Facilitator: Fr Joseph Wilson Join the Cathedral place Holy Hour 15:00 -16:00 Deaf Community Cathedral Place Every Saturday discernment group 2nd Sunday of each month Sung Chaplet of The Divine Mercy Contact Charity 074-968-2831 Contact Vicar for Vocations, St Martin de Porres, Orlando West or 078736-4832 Assumption Convent Chapel Father Thabo 082 824 6394 Contact Deborah Mothopeng Pandora Rd, Malvern. Enquiries 074-193-0449 Facebook Thabo Motshegwa 082 454-4732 Saturday 30 July Contact Sr Esther-Maris Okoro, Saturday 2 July10:00-15:30 Vocations Department Francophone Community at 11:15 Dominican Jubilee Session 3 by Fr Malesela Dikgale th St Anne’s Home on 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month Celebrate the 800 Jubilee St Michaels, Meadowlands for Aged Women, Our Lady of Lourdes, Rivonia of the Order of Preachers Edenvale, has accommodation Every Sunday 10:00 at Saturday 30 July10:00-15:30 Our Lady of Lourdes, City Deep St Dominic’s School, Boksburg available. A CWL project. Session 4 by Mass at 14:00 Catholic Francophone Community Call Sister Jean: (011) 453-4667 Fr Jean-Marie Kuzituko Did’ho Chaplain Fr Blaise Mambu RSVP [email protected] T&Cs apply Randburg Gandhi Square St Francis of Assisi, 18 Peter Place 3rd Saturday 076-211-5232 Vanderbijlpark near Sandton Clinic of each month 1st Saturday of from 10:30-12:00 Nigerian Community at 11:30 Catechetics Department Adoption, each month from on 2nd Sunday of each month the loving option. 10:30-12:00 at Cathedral of Christ the King Saturday 16 July10:00 Marie Nichol 011 618-2489 Chief Sylvester 083-727-6401 CWL Adoption Society Catechetical Co-ordinators of Tel 011 618-1533 Donate deaneries meet at Cathedral Place. Help the Culture of Life Apostolate Ethiopian & Eritrean or [email protected] help pregnant women in crisis. Community in Amharic at 12:30 Saturday 16 July www.adoptions.org.za Contact Raphael Lallu on 3rd Sunday of each month at 079 779-5596 / 071 832-1386 Terms and conditions apply. St Francis of Assisi, Yeoville WORLD YOUTH DAY [email protected] followed by Bible Study. www.cultureoflife.co.za COMMISSIONING MASS Hailu Adalo – 072-357-7185 [email protected] 18 July MANDELA DAY Zambian Community at 11:30 on 3rd Sunday of each month Wednesday 20 July10:00 Cathedral of Christ the King.