The official newsletter of the Diocese of Cape Town Diocese of Cape Town Family Fun(d) Day PAGE 3 FATHER JOHN RETIRES PAGE 4 SAVING MONEY SAVING THE PLANET 1st May 2013: What started with by Archbishop Thabo and Bishop thanks to Archbishop Thabo Mak- hard work ended up as fun for all. Garth’s walk about. Ann Siroky and goba, Bishop Garth Counsell, Father Thank you to the planning team who Barry Moses were our entertaining Terry Wilke, Charleen Van Rooyen worked tirelessly at ensuring that Masters of Ceremonies for the day. and the planning team, namely Ivan the day was a success. The Budget Anne made sure that everyone took and Karen September, Leonie Pe- PAGE 5 Review Group gave an instruction to part in exercises and dance. As if tersen, Dawn and Clive Fester, Carol ORPHANS DAY its member, Mpho Mashengete, to seeing Archbishop Thabo and Bish- Hartley and Caroline Westwood. FEATURE co-ordinate the event that promotes op Garth dance was not enough, Bishops Diocesan College events fellowship throughout the diocese. Anne invited the visiting Bishops to management team led by Hayley the dance too. Barry got our visit- Cable, was absolutely brilliant. The Charleen Van Rooyen joined in and ing Bishops to feel at home and tell St Johns First Aid team and the worked very hard in ensuring that us about their different dioceses. ambulance crew and most impor- the event was a success.The chair- tantly all parishioners and friends person of BRG gave a little plea to The overwhelming positive feedback who made the day a special day for “use what we have at our disposal” that we received from all made us our diocese. To the Diocese of Cape and not use funds from the Diocese more proud and now we cannot wait Town, thank you all and God Bless! PAGE 6 if possible so that if there is a loss, for next year’s event. Indigenous JUNE AD LAOS the diocese is not pushed into the games, competitions and music - Mpho Mashengete ++ THABO red. Being the enthusiastic people galore provided by St Thomas Ron- that we are, we started with meet- debosch, St Aidan’s Lansdowne, ings, informal chats and calls to St Paul’s Cape Town, Church of friends. Then we got to people of- the Reconciliation Manenberg, fering to run this stall and that stall St Saviour’s DJ and our very own for free and bring all proceeds back Karaoke man - Ronald. The young to the Diocese. This was humbling people thoroughly enjoyed them- and it reminded all of us about selves. Abigail Hopley had a great PAGE 7 the values of Stewardship and Fel- smile the whole day. The children STOPHUNGER lowship. The day began with an at the jumping castle could not LENTEN CAMPAIGN early Eucharist, and was followed move away from that spot. Special VOL 63 NO. 04 FIRST PUBLISHED 20 DECEMBER 1950 JUNE 2013 Page 2 THE GOOD HOPE JUNE 2013 CLASSIFIEDS Editorial THE GOOD HOPE Editor: Rebecca Malambo Good Hope has a long overdue facelift this month. I wish to thank my husband, Shaun for his crea- Address: tive energy and guidance. Our gifts and talents The Good Hope must be celebrated and shared with those who PO Box 1932, know less than ourselves by educating them. CONSTANTIABERG Cape Town 8000 FUNERAL HOME This is a very special edition as tribute is paid to a Tel: 021 469 3766 Preferential prices. remarkable man, Father John Oliver. He has been Fax: 021 4651571 24 hour service the eye behind the lens, capturing many priceless E-mail address: High ethical standards as member of and significant moments in our diocese. A priest in [email protected] National Funeral Directors Assoc SA a million, thank you Father John for being that spe- cial light in the lives of those you touch and may you Printed by: 85 Kenilworth Road, Kenilworth continue to plough seeds of hope, faith and wisdom. (cnr Rosmead Avenue) 021 671 2400 Love and Light, Rebecca Alan Lindhorst Tony Wyllie & Co. EVENTS AND NOTICES Funeral Home FUNDRAISING EVENTS ST MATTHEW’S CLAREMONT PARISH Personal and Dignified DANCE: The parish will host its dance on 24 hour service MINI WINTER FETE: Christ the King, 20th September 2013, 19h00 for 20h00 Claremont, will be hosting the above on at the Wittebome Civic Centre. The band 469 Voortrekker Rd Saturday 6th July 2013 in the parish hall. in attendance will be Ikey Gamba and tick- Maitland Many stalls available. Please support this ets are R80 per person. Cheese and wine Tel: 021 593 8820 venture. on arrival, bring your own platter and xyz. Lucky draws will take place. For more infor- 48 Main Rd OUT OF AFRICA WOMEN’S DAY: St Dom- mation contact Ronnie Nagel Muizenberg inic’s, Hanover Park, will be hosting the 072 643 8168 or Charles Meyer Tel: 021 788 3728 above on 9th August 2013 at the parish 072 755 7592. hall, Lonedown Road, Hanover Park. The member of the NFDA cost is R60 per person from 11h30 for TRIP TO GANZEKRAAL: The SRG (Social 12h00 - 15h00. For more information con- Responsbility Response Group) of Church tact Charmaine Seconds at of the Holy Spirit, Heideveld, will be host- 082 894 4826. ing a week long trip from 21st - 25th Oc- Anglican Prayer Beads tober 2013 at R600 (non refundable de- Wonderful gift! Call Marlene at BENEFIT CONCERT FOR FIKELELA posit of R100), self-catering to Ganzekraal. 072 841 7421 for more information. CHILDREN’S CENTRE: On 30th Au- For more information at 021 637 5426 or gust 2013, the Cathedral HIV/Aids team email [email protected] (CHATT) will be hosting a concert to raise funds for Fikelela Children’s Centre. For SERVICES RENDERED more information contact Fikelela at WEBSITES: Does your parish or diocese 021 469 3775. have a website or a database? We are cur- ST DOMINIC’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY rently working on a database website for This useful guide will show you how to: PATRONAL DANCE: On 23rd August parishes and dioceses. For more informa- Build and manage your retirement nest egg to ensure a carefree Prime Time. 2013, the parish will be hosting the above tion visit www.myanglican.org or contact Protect your investments against inflation. Enjoy good health until late into your Prime Time years. Enjoy excellent mental health and prevent depression. at the Wittebome Civic Centre and the band Michael Kunz at 021 763 1315 or email Adapt to your Prime Time years without hiccups. Prevent boredom and make extra money with hobbies and freelance work. in attendance will be Ikey Gamba. The cost [email protected] Choose a suitable retirement home . Improve your safety and your security against crime. is R80 per ticket from 19h00 - late. Bring Manage your money to your best advantage during your prime time years. your own platter and xyz. For more informa- TRINITY LITURGICAL WEAR: For a full tion contact Linda Davids 071 332 6577. range of all liturgical / clerical attire and Printed Book R150 each church linens, cassocks, chasubles, stoles, (VAT and R20 P&P incl) CHRIST THE KING SNACK DANCE: The mitres, choir robes, albs, kneelers, banners E-book version parish will be hosting the above on Satur- etc. Our garments are reasonably priced R95 (VAT included) day 24th August 2013 in the church hall. and reverently custom-made. We person- Order from Johannes Jordaan Tickets will be R50 per person. Bring a ally deliver within the Cape Town area. For Email: more information contact 021 715 0043 [email protected] platter and refreshments and contact the Website: parish office for more information and tick- / 082 785 4851 or email trinityliturgical- www.myprimetime.co.za ets at 021 674 1057. [email protected] Isaiah 1:17 “Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.” THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE DIOCESE OF CAPE TOWN Page 3 Poetic tribute to John Oliver on retirement Wandering minstrel in the streets of District Six Guitar guiding your Anglican followers Through Palm Sundays and the passion of the seven steps To place our cross above the university and the bay The cross of all our displacements and longings Our history of forgotten homes and vacant streets You have fathered us through the winters and summers Of our future, your gentle voice of reason Like the Christ on the Emmaus road Interpreting our doubts Father John Oliver retires From Mandela’s freedom walk Through the Marikaner strike, after 35 years in ministry The front pages of corruption Opening the Scriptures to us We give thanks to God and celebrate Father John’s 35 years in the To ignite the heart within ministry, 18 of which he has ministered to us at St Mark’s, District Six. Faithful in our grieving “God has blessed you with so many gifts and then he blessed us with Through all our rain-drenched, mud-filled days you! All praise and Glory be to God!” Father John arrived at St Mark’s The roof howling above our heads. at a time of great uncertainty and anxiety as we were dealing with the Priest to all faiths and nations issues of forced removals which left the church with a very small, but You call us beyond a fledgling allegiance resilient community. He was a beacon of hope to the victims of those To a deep honouring of all people removals, inspiring and encouraging exiles to return to the place of To the image of God seeding in them their birth.