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Good Shepherd
Retreat Centre
Hartbeespoort
Retreat Programme for 2004
SEPTEMBER
16-19
“A celebration of life”
Retreat with Anne Moore
17-26
Retreats co-ordinated by the Centre for
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3, 5 and 8 day retreats (A 30 day retreat
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24-26 Archbishop Buti Tlhagale, human rights.
“That they may share my joy” Bishop of Johannesburg, • Adoration of the Blessed
John 17:13 Sacrament to intercede for
envisages a diocese in which the perpetrators and law
Preached Retreat: Bishop D. HUNDREDS of young people converged on the Cathedral on
clergy, religious and lay makers is a way to go. Sunda y M a y 1 6 for Joha nnes bur g’s annual Vocati ons
Verstraete, omi
OCTOBER leaders are part of a consul- • We can tap resources of the Exposition representing 30 different callings. Here Fr Graham
15-17 tative body or forum en- various groups in the dio- Rose, Vicar for Vocations, talks to one of those at the Exposition.
An introduction to silent retreat abled through their interac- cese to change the destruc- Anyone interested in pursuing one of the callings is re-
A weekend for first time tion of family life which ferred to a monthly
tion to take ownership of the we are seeing. gathering. Information is available from Thérèse on weekday
retreatants—Rev. Trevor Church.
Hudson • The meeting was told by a mornings at 011 402 6400
“At present it is only people who
15-17 dean present that the power
talk to me who are part of the deci-
“Putting down roots” of the pulpit was not used
Meditations on a tree.
sion–making process, but who owns
sufficiently for moral Pretoria judgement interprets ‘right’ to ter-
the Church? Everybody of faith and
teaching any more.
Jeremiah 17:7-8
Rev. Lynne Wyngaard
particularly those who already have
Two interim committees were ap-
minate pregnancy to extend to girls under
a platform in acknowledged move-
NOVEMBER ments in the Church deserve to be
pointed to look into the formation
of a broad consultative body along
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22-26 heard,” Archbishop Buti told Dioce-
“He spoke to them in parables”
Matt 13:3
san News.
A day after the SACBC statement in
the lines of that meeting.
SACBC-“further erosion of the
COLLEGE OF CONSULTORS
Fr Don Bohe omi
DECEMBER
response to a ruling opening the door
for girls’ right to obtain abortions
A College of Consultors for the
Diocese of Johannesburg was ap-
unsurpassable value of life”
3-11 without their parents’ knowledge
pointed by the Archbishop during
The South African Catholic Bishops’ Conference spokes-
Directed Retreat: Sr Irene op (S ee article on this page) May. These are the members: man, Archbishop Buti Tlhagale, Bishop of Johannesburg,
Taize Retreat: Fr Chris Archbishop Buti chaired a meeting
of lay leaders to air the bishops’
Fr Canice Dooley, SDB issued a statement on May 31 protesting in the strongest
Schonenberger Fr François Dufour, SDB
views and to initiate the formation of terms possible the further erosion of the unsurpassable
3-11 Fr Kevin McElhatton, SJ
Advent Retreat: Bishop D. a consultative forum in the diocese. value of life as a result of a recent Pretoria Court judgement
Fr Patrick Maselwane
Verstraete, omi Such a forum, once instituted, would which enables girls to procure an abortion without their
Fr Thabo Motshegwa
take issues both inside and outside parents’ knowledge.
Fr Graham Rose
the Church concerning us as Chris-
BOOKINGS: tians, and would be able to give an
Fr Harry Wilkinson. The Bishops’ Conference also continues to object strongly against that
Good Shepherd Retreat Centre: immediate response and decide on a part of the Constitution that treats life as if it were ‘simple biological
PO Box 15, DEANERIES material to be freely disposed of’.
course of action.
Hartbeespoort, 0216 Deans have been appointed for the The statement continues: “The Bishops wish to reiterate the position
Archbishop Buti asked people pre-
eight regions of the diocese as fol-
Tel: (012) 259-1392 sent to express their views of what
lows:
of the Catholic Church with regard to abortion. Procured abortion is
Tel/Fax: (012) 259-0235 action could be taken on the abortion the deliberate and direct killing of a human being at any time between
Central: Fr R Rehbock omi
e-mail: issue. conception and birth. The act is totally and absolutely unacceptable.
East: Fr Paul Winters omi
info@goodshepherdretreat.co.za Suggestions that came from people Killing an innocent human being is always gravely immoral.
Far East: Fr Sergio Lorenzini
included:
North: Fr Harry Wilkinson “The Pretoria High Court judgement represents a further assault on
• It is not sufficient to be vo- South: Fr Canice Dooley sdb the incomparable value of life. We live in a South Africa where God’s
cal—we need to create ongo- Soweto: Fr Kevin McElhatton sj injunction ‘Thou shalt not kill’ is being totally and deliberately ig-
ing education of young peo- Vaal: Fr L Bambezela ofm
ple regarding the effect of nored with regard to abortion. The Pretoria judgement by interpreting
West: Fr S Khamali cp the ‘right’ to terminate pregnancy to extend to females under 18 years
sex before marriage. The foregoing appointments were
IN THIS EDITION • 70% of South Africans are made by Archbishop Buti so that of age, shifts the burden of responsibility to younger women as well.
nominally Christians. We the diocese now has a team of con- This judgement will lead to the weakening of individual consciences,
need to make a statement sultors and deans for the regions to especially of those of young people whose conscience formation is at
Hands-on Bishop 1 and enlist other religions, to make running of the diocese a critical stage.
Departmental doings 2 focus on and provide alterna- smoother. “The judgement will also seriously undermine the moral fibre of soci-
tives. Up to now the Archbishop has ety. While South Africa speaks of a moral renewal of society, it
Catholic weddings 3 • The initiative to call all to spent time in endless but necessary strenuously seeks to exclude sexual morality and private lifestyles of
Pentecost Rally 4 share is a wonderful starting PRO meetings. Now he is shifting people. Such an approach is doomed to reap the whirlwind. The
point. emphasis and looking at the ques-
De La Salle 100 years 5 judgement, we maintain, is a direct assault on the value of family as
• If we work together we can tions—Where is the diocese going?
sanctuary of life. We cannot rule out the question of complicity in the
Finance Report back 6 be a good voice to persuade How are we to involve everyone?
What is the role of the Church in evil of abortion with regard to those who make such laws or those
Letters to Editor 7 the government to react and
offer a strategy for educa- society? who encourage sexual permissiveness and ignore the esteem for moth-
Media and the family 8 “We are getting the various move- erhood.”
tion.
• Charismatic and prayer ments with their platforms to help
groups see it as a violation of Continued on Page 3
World Aids Campaign 2004: Women, Girls, HIV and Aids—Joint UN Programme on HIV/Aids (UNAIDS)
Here is an overview to help inform those planning a campaign this year. It describes how the theme was decided and suggests key partners, messages and sub-themes.
The document argues that, in the past, the Campaign has sometimes failed to achieve its full potential at a national and local level. This is why UNAIDS now seeks to change that through an increased
emphasis on the role of civil society—in particular through the stronger leadership and involvement of HIV and Aids-related NGOs at national level. Specific objectives of the campaign include:
• Resilience and leadership: promote the role of women and girls in tackling the epidemic
• Support: encourage women and girls living with HIV to tell their story
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Aids issues concerning their becoming
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A second Plenary of the Aids Com- Public Benefit Organisations. DIOCESAN EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Report for period May 2003—April 2004 Thank you to all who took part, attended, created and helped in any
mission with representatives from A meeting will be held in August way to make our Festival such a delightful success. One of the main
sub-committees was held in early to finalise the decisions made. projects at Trinity is feeding the Streetpeople and your support has
The Quarterly Diocesan Principals’ Trustees and meetings during the period were detailed.
May. Report-back from Treatment, helped them especially now that the cold has settled in for winter. We
Healing, Prevention, Admin and Meeting dealt with the submission The financial statements for the year ended December hope that in some way we were able to feed you spiritually as well.
Structure sub-committees were of the Workplace Skills Develop- 31 2003 reflected grants totaling R868 810. Immaculata Next year the festival will run again from Pentecost to Trinity Sunday
heard. ment plan for 2004/2005, salary High School administration office and computer room is and we invite you to make suggestions and comments and take part
adjustments, the Choir Festival, nearing completion. It was funded by the De Beers Trust, again. Talk to Mandy at the Parish on 011 339 2826
Progress is being made on those
questionnaires returned to the heal- Catholic Schools Sunday and a the School and the DET and managed by Keith Dowie. At
ing group. Technical workshop. Holy Cross Primary School the DET funded urgent re-
A retreat held on May 15 was very Workshops were held on Integrity pairs to the roof of the computer room. Roofs of both
well received. The day included in Ministry at Holy Cross Primary schools need refurbishing. St John Berchman-St Martin
reflection, sharing and prayer and and Mayfair Mercy Convent and at de Porres Project , a stand-alone project supported by the
lunch time was exciting with the Holy Cross Primary on the Founda- Diocesan Educational Trust, is developing a new High
news that SA had won the 2010 tion Phase in the New Revised Cur- School and the creation of one primary school from the
World Soccer Cup. riculum. two existing primary schools. It has received R45 000 for
Statistics of the number of Catholic upgrading primary school classrooms and play area from
pupils and teachers in Catholic the DET. Most of the funds spent on a sports field for St
Catechetics Matthew’s High School were raised by an appeal to UK
A meeting for co-ordinators of the Schools as against the number of
non-Catholics compiled over the schools and DET contributed R12 400 to the project.
Pretoria Metropolitan area was John Martin school buildings completed in previous year
held in Lydenburg in mid-May. The last two months were circulated.
received funds of R300 000 and a further R87 365 from
purpose of the meeting was to iden- the DET.
tify clearly the role of diocesan ani- Justice & Peace
A monthly meeting of Gauteng BIG JOCASCO schools raised R3 500 towards unit bur-
mation and co-ordination at various saries otherwise there has been no concerted effort to
levels. brought the following sub-
committee reports: Business-A market the bursaries. Three major donors also contributed
A policy for catechetics in the dio- and the entire amount of R161 000 was distributed. Since
cese is being drafted based on the meeting with a business rep took
place and new contacts were set up. the Unit Bursary Scheme was begun a total of R480 000
responses received from parish has been given. A Mail Appeal costing R19 000 raised
priests on the questionnaires sent, Training went through a trial run
took place with about 24 people, R51 000 in May 2003. The DET participated in Catholic
reports from regional meetings and Schools Sunday in May and continues to contribute to the
the vision from the General Direc- two of whom from Coalition or-
ganizations are to trained in July. running costs of the Diocesan Fundraising office.
tory as well as our formal policy. We thank the Diocese for the support it offers the Trust.
A regional co-ordinators meeting Gender and unemployment semi-
nar is planned for August 9. Judy Stockill,
was held on May 8 at the Cathedral Chairperson.
and all regions were represented Youth - JEP and BIG Coalition are
except Katorus. planning the Third Youth Consulta-
Workshops took place in all regions tion. The Social Grant survey was
on various topics including forma- completed and evaluated in May.
Fieldworkers are continuing a cam- from Durban and Cape Town. The
tion and training for parish co- theme of the Conference was:
ordinators, on the General Directory, paign to make Social Grant accessi-
ble to people ’From Christ towards Justice &
for new catechists, for RCIA, on Peace for Refugees, Migrants,
Infant baptism, the involvement of Pastoral Care for Refugees
Annual IMBISA conference at- Asylum Seekers and Displaced
parents and several retreats were People.
held. tended at Bronkhorstspruit Four
bishops were present and represen-
tatives from SA—UNHCR, Home SPRED
Education Final group meetings took place
affairs department, Lawyers for
Diocesan School Principals and for winter at beginning of June. ! " # $ %& #
Human Rights, Black Sash, JRS,
Board Members met with the Positive aspects of the work of
SCVR, SACC, Papillon Founda-
Archbishop, John Mills and the SPRED during the month included
tion, our Department as well as that
catholic Schools Office to deal with a well prepared Mass at Eldorado & ! '
Park Ext 4 Church. Mrs Nelly ! ( )
Ngwane did a presentation at St # * # %
Good Shepherd Philip Neri, Moletsane and six peo-
ple volunteered for training. An
information evening was held at La
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Rochelle parish after the whole
Retreat Centre team gave presentations at six
masses there. The staff team is
A place to rest training new members in Eldorado
Park and the Emmanuel Parish
A place to pray group in Zone 4 Sebokeng is work-
ing well. Sacred Heart Parish, Kat-
A place to meet lehong faith community groups
Just one hour from Johannesburg and 30 minutes from have not got off the ground yet.
Pretoria yet allows you to get miles away from the hus- Vocations ST AUGUSTINE COLLEGE OF SOUTH AFRICA
tle and bustle in the tranquil Magaliesburg overlooking Vocations Commission meetings
the Hartbeespoort Dam. are taking place six-weekly. They AFRICAN THEOLOGY
are well attended by Brothers, Sis-
Our facilities include:
ters, Priests and some lay people. A week of lectures
• 45 double rooms, mostly en suite Different strategies of various con- by
• Dormitory facilities for 50 people gregations are being reviewed and Bénézet Bujo
• A conference room for 100 work on Vocations publications,
people prayers and the website is proceed- Professor of Moral Theology and Social Ethics, University of Fribourg,
• 2 smaller conference rooms ing. The idea of supplementing Switzerland
Vocations Days with teams visiting
plus smaller breakaway rooms
Youth Groups, Prayer meetings,
• 2 chapels Confirmation classes and address-
Date 05-09 July 2004
• TV projector ing them at their own venue is be- Time 09h00-17h00
• Swimming pool ing investigated.
• Beautiful walks and wonderful bird life Venue 26 Road No. 3, Victory Park, JHB
Youth
We cater for workshops, retreats, conferences, semi- At a meeting of the young adult Tuition R1000 (Attendance only) (with a R500
nars, encounters, confirmation retreats, individuals special concession to Priests and Religious)
groups on May 15 almost all the
wanting quiet time, as well as our own directed retreats regions were represented. The programme is a module offered to Master of Philosophy students at the
Sr Nomawetu, Fr Paul and three College and is being made available to members of the
throughout the year. youth representatives attended a public on an “Attendance only” basis. R2300 (normal fee
Gauteng Council of Churches Con- for Non-Degree purposes)
Contact: The Manager, ference in Pretoria at the end of
PO Box 15 Hartbeespoort 0216 May. Sr Nomawetu was elected as Accommodation Available at the College
Tel/Fax 012 259 0235 a member of the working council Enquiries Assistant Registrar
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e-mail: admin@staugustine.ac.za
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Weddings, Marriage and the Notices
Sacrament of Matrimony:
Some reflections on the proper place
for a Catholic wedding (Part 1)
In the course of his yearly Address to the Roman Rota ear-
lier this year, the Holy Father said, “It is necessary, in- * 4 5
stead, to rediscover the truth, goodness and beauty of the
marriage institution. Since it is the work of God himself,
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engaged couple, marriage remains an indissoluble personal
reality, a bond of justice and love, linked from eternity to "
the plan of salvation and raised in the fullness of time to #
the dignity of a Christian sacrament.” The Pope’s entire $
address deserves attention but these few lines underline % &
some essential elements of a Catholic marriage that some '
couples in planning their wedding ceremony seem to for- CATECHISTS gather round Archbishop Buti Tlhagale at a Mass given for the
get. South Region on Saturday April 17 at Robertsham Parish. ! 4%
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of the marriage institution” and marriage as “the work of
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the best analysis of Catholic marriage is given in par.48 of Cardinal Renato Martino, President of the Pontifical Council for Justice & Peace, said -17 1 1--
the Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern !
World of the Second Vatican Council. The opening words at a discussion before Good Friday this year (
are as follows, “The intimate partnership of life and love
which constitutes the married state has been established by We celebrate that the three threats to family life today
were:
the creator and endowed by him with its own proper • The materialist culture which values
laws.” It is wonderful, indeed somewhat miraculous, con- with our things above persons, 50 Years Reunion
sidering all the obstacles, to see how many marriages, •
some of which get off to a very shaky start, mature into Priests…..
The culture of violence which con-
siders violence as the only way to Sancta Maria
true lifelong partnerships of life and love. .
attain a more just society and Convent School,
Paragraph 48 has some other inspiring words for those • The culture of permissiveness which Vanderbijlpark
BIRTHDAYS: creates a crisis in sexual rules, inter-
thinking of marriage: “Thus the man and woman, ‘who are July 2-Fr Kevin Cawte
personal relationships in the family 31 July, 2004
no longer two but one’ (Mt.19:6), help and serve each July 3 -Fr Robert Toland FOR FURTHER
other by their marriage partnership; they become con- and relations of authority.
July 13-Fr Eamonn O’Reilly INFORMATION:
scious of their unity and experience it more deeply from July 18 -Fr Ignatius Fidgeon Phone 016 981 2462
Hands-on from Page 1 P.O. Box 2567,
day to day. The intimate union of marriage, as a mutual July 19 -Fr Arnaldo Nyathi
Vanderbijlpark 1900
giving of two persons, and the good of the children de- July 19 -Fr Mambu Blaise Munsiku
July 19 -Fr Michael Wuestenberg us, for example, the Focolare,
mand total fidelity from the spouses and require an un- Schoenstatt, Charismatic move-
breakable unity between them.” And again, “Christ our July 20 -Fr Patrick Hogan
July 20-Fr Abdou Tabet ments, who at present only take
Lord has abundantly blessed this love, which is rich in its care of their members. Can we
July 21-Fr Jeff Jawaheer
various features, coming as it does from the spring of di- share the diverse spiritualities? Let
vine love and modeled on Christ’s own union with the us find a way and see how they & 8 5 &4
ORDINATIONS: impact on the Church as a whole,”
Church…” And a word on the family, “The Christian fam- July 1, 1989 -Fr Phillippe Docq
ily springs from marriage, which is an image and a sharing July 1, 1962-Fr Peter Doherty says Archbishop Buti.
“We must grow in our spirituality $
in the partnership of love between Christ and the Church; July 1, 1951-Fr Francis Middlewick
and be a leader in our community.
it will show forth to all ( ) Christ’s living presence in the July 2, 2001– Fr Bechara Trad #
Given the size and composition of
world and the authentic nature of the Church by the love July 3, 1960-Fr John Coleman
the diocese, we should be a leader
and generous fruitfulness of the spouses, by their unity and July 4, 1970-Fr Michael Austin diocese in South Africa.
fidelity, and by the loving way in which all members of July 4, 1991 -Fr John Cleary !
the family co-operate with each other.” July 4, 1954-Fr John De Nobrega )
MEDIA DESK
July 4, 1992-Fr Raymond McQuarrie
It would be a mistake, indeed very wrong, to dismiss the “We need to have some sense of
July 4, 1950-Fr Remigius Scheuber
above or any line of par48 of the document on the Church where we are going. A media desk
July 5, 1998-Fr Pierre El-Khoury +# , #0 #
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in the Modern World as totally unrealistic, just could help us to be relevant by
July 6, 1963-Fr Gerhardos Groenwegen 9
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“dreamworld stuff” and the musings of a Church obsessed July 7, 1996-Fr Lievin Naniakweti sharing with the public our beliefs
and standpoints on certain issues. * !
with its own idea of holiness! A great mistake. And given July 9, 1978-Fr Christopher Chatteris +
“We could be on the lookout for
this beautiful ideal, is it any wonder that on the subject on July 10, 1966-Fr Anthony Bailey & #
the opportunity to give our views
the place of a wedding, Canon 1118, §1, states, “A July 11, 1965-Fr William Daniel ) 4 5 5 : /
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on crime, rape, housing, water,
marriage between Catholics, or between a Catholic party July 12, 1975-Fr Brian Connolly
electricity issues. For instance, a
and a baptised non-catholic, is to be celebrated in the July 12, 1973-Fr David Dryden
while ago I spent the day in Orange
July 13, 1958-Fr Ivo Pisacane
parish church. By permission of the local Ordinary or of Farm and experienced at first hand
July 16, 1967-Fr Enoch Shomang
the parish priest, it may be celebrated in another church or July 20, 1958-Fr Barnabas Mbatha the lack of running water . Here we
oratory.” ie another Catholic church or oratory! (to be should be the eyes and spokespeo-
July 27, 1987-Fr Jeffrey Johnson
continued) ple of the local communities. We
July 27, 1952-Fr Thomas Barry
could join them in their appeal and
July 28, 1981-Fr Carlos Gabriel
this kind of social ministry can be
July 31, 1963-Fr Kevin McElhatton
carried forward by a media person.
“A media desk could begin to help ,
us shape the public feeling on is- - '
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municate internally, not only local , $ ! '3 7
issues but also those that come 0 09 1
from Rome and concern us all. We
could begin to tap into lay organi-
zations by giving them space on a
rotating basis. Such an office The Reginald
would need to be set up with part-
time staff. Orsmond Counselling
Services (ROCS)
will be running a basic counselling train-
ing course in the Martindale Training
Centre, 21 Annadale Street, Martindale,
on the Saturdays in
August. There are still a few places
available.
Applications are welcome.
Inquiries and for more information: con-
tact Ms Adelaide Mangena on
! " 011 673 1473 during normal office
#$ $ $ # hours.
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Archbishop Buti addresses Notices
Pentecost Rally held at BOSCO YOUTH CENTRE
Certificate Course in
St Anthony’s Portuguese Com- Leadership
23-25 July 2004
Covering: basic leadership skills,
munity Church working in a youth group, communica-
tion, planning and implementing a
programme with youth, and ideas for
Archbishop Buti, addressing a parish youth liturgies.
for the benefit of the commu- For bookings and further information
Pentecost Rally held at the St nity, as the gifts belong to all of contact Jerry on Tel 011 949 2361 e-
Anthony’s Portuguese Church us, and are given for the com- mail: bookings@boscocentre.co.za
Hall, called on participants to mon good and for people’s
use their gifts for the benefit of needs. He said we have the gift Catering Supervisor Required
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FATHER Terence Bateman led an inspiring spiritually uplifting providing professional catering facility
Vibrant music greeted partici- their parents.
Day of Recollection for EMEs of the Johannesburg Diocese at the to guests.
Schoenstatt Shrine in Bedfordview on May 8 2004. Here delegates pants at the Rally as the Church Archbishop Buti gave examples
hall echoed with the strains of Previous experience in staff manage-
are shown in happy singing mood. of how we can make real and ment essential and preferably in a
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interact well (fluent English, both writ-
ten and spoken, is essential).
The Theme of this year’s World Mission Sunday which will be held Fr Barney McAleer, in Johan- He said that as individuals, we Flexible attitude to working hours and
on October 24 is “Eucharist and Mission”, states a message presented nesburg for three months, ad- cannot be generous with the ability to work on weekends.
by Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe, prefect of the Congregation for Evange- dressed the gathering on the sacraments of the Church, not Full valid driving licence and own
lization of Peoples (Zenit News Service) theme of unity of the body of transport.
at the expense of what the
In his message for the day, John Paul II says that the Church’s mis- Christ (Eph4:1-5) and called on If you meet our requirements, please
Church teaches. He spoke forward up to date CV to:
sion commitment is an ‘urgency’ that is inseperable from the Eucha- the people to be peacemakers in about the role of the clergy and Fax: 011 949 2087
rist. their parishes. H e said we must the laity which needs to be de- E-mail: bookings@boscocentre.co.za
The mission ‘is still only beginning and we must apply ourselves never cause dissent, disputes or fined, as the two must comple-
wholeheartedly to its service’. The thist to save souls has always been anger but create harmony and ment each other to build up the
strongly experienced by the saints—It suffices to think for example of love our brethren of other Chris- Church. He then challenged the Confirmation Candidates 2005/6
St Thérèse of Lisieux, patroness of the Missions, and of Bishop Com- tian faiths. people to reconcile differences Come and join us for an
boni, great apostle of Africa. The highlight of the afternoon of culture, race, rich and poor, Evangelization Celebration
“Yes! It is necessary to relaunch the mission ‘ad gentes’ with courage, was the address given by to work for the common good Date: Saturday 28th Aug 04
starting with the proclamation of Christ, Redeemer of every human Archbishop Buti Tlhagale, and for the upliftment of all. 04th Sept 04
person”. Bishop of Johannesburg, who The afternoon ended with the 11th Sept 04
told the gathering that it is the Archbishop blessing the Heal- Venue: Bosco—Daleside
Holy Spirit who unites us with ing team, who ministered to the Time: 9:00 to 4:30
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“As ambassadors and ministers of Jesus Christ, the Brothers participate in the Church’s mission by conse-
crating their lives to God in order to bring the Gospel to the educational world” (Rule of the Brothers)
people
A growing hunger on the part of lay people for ways of deepening their rela-
Brother Thomas Sheehy FSC tionship with God in prayer in the midst of busy lives, led to the establishment
the Diocese of Rustenburg moved functions and activities are being of The Centre for Ignatian Spirituality five years ago. A partnership of Jesuits
writes….. to Bophuthatswana. The Brothers planned and will culminate in a and lay colleagues, the Centre enables collaboration between laity, religious
In early October 1904 the ocean in collaboration with two Sisters of special Centenary Mass in St and priests, as well as collaboration between churches of different denomina-
liner Galician docked in Cape Town the Christian Schools joined the Charles’ Church, Victory Park, tions.
from Southampton. Among those staff of Bafokeng High School near Johannesburg on Saturday 30 Oc- As it has grown, the center has established a distinctly South African way of
who disembarked were five Irish De Phokeng. Today their Centre at tober 2004 at 11:30am. All Lasal- operating. Lay people in South Africa are for the most part unable to afford
La Salle Brothers, the first De La Phokeng continues to be the hub of lian associates are cordially in- either the time or the money top go away on residential retreats. In response
Salle Brothers to set foot in this much apostolic activity in the Dio- vited. to this need, the center has developed an approach of retreats in daily life.
blessed land. They made their way cese of Rustenburg. These are a way of engaging with the dynamic of a retreat in the midst of
to King Williamstown in the Eastern East London celebration work and home commitments. Opening a way into one of the Church’s great
Cape where they were welcomed by Dwars Rivier/Limpopo Province In East London a Centenary Mass traditions of spirituality that people can experience at depth in their own com-
Rt. Rev. H MacSherry, Bishop of The most recent venture com- organized by the Old Boys Com- munities.
Port Elizabeth who had negotiated menced in 1986 when Rt Rev mittee will be celebrated on Satur- There are many elements to this spirituality; but two that stand out are firstly,
their arrival with the Brothers’ supe- Bishop Hugh Sl;attery MSC of the day 16 October in St Patrick’s learning ‘how to pray’ in different ways, with scripture, with our imagina-
riors in Rome and Ireland. Diocese of Tzaneen invited the De Church at 11am. All associated tions and with our everyday experience. It enables us to become more attuned
La Salle Brothers and Sisters from with De La Salle College will be to god’s on-going communication in all the multi-faceted experiences of our
East London the Congregation of the Sacred very welcome. lives. Secondly Ignatian spirituality provides ways to explore the question:
Thus began the Lasallian presence Heart into his diocese. He re- why did God make me, in this time and this place? What is my unique purpose
and mission in South Africa. Due to quested them to undertake the or personal vocation? How do I choose to follow Christ more closely?
circumstances beyond their control management of a diocesan co-ed
the Brothers left King Williamstown boarding High School, St Bren-
in 1946. In 1935, again at the insti- dan’s, at Dwars River in Limpopo
gation of Bishop MacSherry, the Province. This school continues to
Brothers moved to East London and provide quality education for its
established a school on St Mark’s 400 boarders who recently have A PARISHIONER admires a
Road catering for day students and been joined by 200 day-students. painting of Madonna and
boarders. The Brothers also took Such, in brief is the history of the
charge of St Anthony’s Primary Child by Fr Frans Claerhout
De La Salle presence and ministry
School in 1944. The schools contin- in South Africa over the last 100 on exhibition at Holy Trinity
ued until 1978 when the Brothers years. Parish, Braamfontein.
left. The exhibition of paintings
Centenary celebrations was p art o f th e recen t
Victory Park Our Centenary celebration will be week-long F e s ti v a l h e l d
In the early 1950s Fr William Nolan an opportunity to thank the Lord b e t w e e n Pentecost and
OMI, Parish Priest in Victory Park, for the good accomplished in our Holy Trinity Sunday at the
Johannesburg and Bishop Hugh schools over the past one hundred Church.
Boyle, who had known the Brothers years, for the lives that have been
from his days as Bishop in Port touched and enriched by associa-
Cel eb rati on s i n cl ud ed
Elizabeth, began successful negotia- tion with the Lasallian ministry. It lectures, music, film, sung
tions with the De La Salle Provincial will also afford us the opportunity Masses, o rg an reci tal s,
in Ireland about the opening of a to thank the parents, benefactors, concerts, a flower festival
college in Victory Park. The college past and present students for their and workshops.
opened in January 1958 and the first generous support and collabora-
Principal was Br Alpheus O’Farrell tion.
who had served for a number of
years in East London. The Brothers We also acknowledge and thank all Annie Dierx and Rennies Travel present:
worked in close collaboration with the teachers and ancillary staff in “A PILGRIMAGE OF GRACE”
the Holy Cross Sisters who had all our centers for their whole- Divin e Mer cy, Po lan d
started a college for girls in Victory hearted support and co-operation
Park in 1954. In 1986 both colleges Oct o b er 2004 f r o m R11 700 p er p er so n
down through the years. Without
amalgamated to become known as their dedication, commitment and Med ju g o r je May 2005 f r o m R10 999 p /p
De La Salle Holy Cross College. professionalism it would have been * For further enquiries please contact
The Primary School is located on the a case of ‘mission impossible’. Lee-Ann / Lucia Marques at
Sisters’ property and the High Rennies Travel, Alberton,
School on the Brothers’ property. We will always be grateful to the
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relevant Bishops for their encour-
sporting achievements the school agement and support and for the Fax: 011 867 6987
continues to enjoy an enviable repu- committed services of the diocesan
tation. clergy in all parishes in which we
have served and continue to serve.
Discovery We also remember with gratitude
In 1966 Bishop Boyle and the Supe- the support of priests of various
rior of the Ursuline Sisters negoti- religious congregations. Without
ated with the Brothers to take over this the Christian/Catholic philoso-
the Ursuline Primary School for girls phy and ethos of our schools would
in Discovery on the West Rand with be difficult to maintain. LA ROCHELLE JOHANNESBURG
a view to establishing a primary and
High School for boys which the Victory Park celebration
Bishop saw as a pressing need in During this Jubilee Year many
that area of his diocese. The first
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Carmel and its =% =% 3 -((7 #
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Spirituality Financial statements of 2003 and
a budget for 2004 were presented
to some 123 people from 63 par-
count: Parish levies are the
greatest source of income and
an amount of R3.7m was real-
operate after July 1 2004
(might be extended). Forms to
supply details from parishes of
ishes in the diocese at a report- ized in 2003 compared to ALL ACCOUNTS held have
A two part report written by some vague manner, heralded fu- back meeting held at Maryvale R3.5m in 2002—an increase of been sent to all parishes. Please
the Members of the Secular ture forms of monastic life. College at the beginning of May. 7% complete and return to avoid
Carmel (OCDS)…… Some ancient Greek inscriptions There follow highlights from the • Sick Priest Maintenance In- difficulties for the parish.
Speaking to the Clergy on Maundy attest that from the 4th century meeting which was relatively well- come: A deficit of R205 000 • Valuation of properties:
Thursday at the Chrism Mass, the onwards Christian pilgrims visited attended by Pastoral Finance Com- was recorded for the SPM Properties are at present being
Bishop of Johannesburg, Archbishop the cave of Elijah on Mt. Carmel in mittee chairpersons, priests and dele- Fund. The average cost of revalued by a valuator working
Buti Tlhagale said: “Where a priest Palestine. While some would vin- gated persons from those parishes medical care for a priest is with Knights Risk Managers. It
is, there should be a source of dicate an uninterrupted succession represented. Early in the meeting the around R4 500 a year. has been found that some of the
prayer, of support, of spiritual from Elijah, others do not accept point was made that if everyone con- • Surplus: There was an overall properties on values and premi-
strength, an oasis of spiritual peace such historical continuity from the cerned with finances in the diocese diocesan surplus of R119 000 ums have been over or under
and so, when the Carmelite Sisters time of the prophets, except that attended such meetings there would as opposed to R279 000 in valued and the necessary ad-
gather in their house in Benoni, in “the sons of the prophets who were be more feeling that they were in a 2002. justment will be made once a
their church, the climax of the day at Jericho” received Elisha position of strength and in a ‘win- • Income: is largely derived review is done with the parish
for them is when they gather for (2Kings2:15). Elijah, in silence and win’ situation, thus creating a and the diocese.
from parish levies and interest.
prayer. Prayer is the climax of the prayer, contemplated the face of stronger Church. A question asked and answered at
Interest at one stage was 40%
God, keeping himself in the pres-
day, prayer has to punctuate all our • Income & Expenditure ac- of the total income and is now the meeting was: The levy is justi-
main activities” (Diocesan News, ence of God: “As the Lord God fied, but isn’t top-up unfair for
down to 20% with lower rates.
Johannesburg, May 2004). The Car- lives, before Whom I stand”. The World Aids Campaign small parishes particularly when
Interest budgeted to be re-
melites all over the world celebrate Carmelites look to the prophet Continued from page 1 high insurance is paid during the
ceived in 2004 year is expected
the feast of their Patroness and Elijah as their leader and model. quarter? ANSWER: Where
to be down some R500 000 on
Model, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Patristic writers like St Jerome, there are difficulties please ap-
the previous year.
on July 16. Cassian and others did not hesitate Continued on proach the Diocesan Finance
to consider Elijah and Elisha as the page 6 • Bosco Centre: ‘business’ has
Among the many religious Orders office. This can also be done with
been sold and the Salesians will
and Congregations the Carmelite founders and models of monasti- • Awareness: highlight the the annual setting of parish lev-
cism. In his post synodal Apostolic continue to run it independ-
Order is an ancient one. However, it impact HIV and Aids has ies. Smaller less well-off parishes
Letter on Consecrated Life, Pope ently. The diocese will be do-
does not have a founder or foun- on women and girls glob- are rarely levied at the normal
John Paul II offered the prophet to nating an amount of R200 000
dress. The date of its origin is un- ally, regionally and nation- 20% of income and are not sub-
be the leader of all religious: “The towards the building of a hall at
known. From the Old Testament it is ally ject to top-up levies.
Bosco.
evident that the Prophet Elijah first patristic tradition has seen a model • Change: challenge gen- • Public Benefit Organisation
Archbishop Buti Tlhagale address-
and then Elisha headed the ‘Sons of of der differences that make ing the meeting said that he wished
the Prophets’. Their style of life, in Legislation: The diocese is to know which parishes did not
women and girls more vul-
Continued on Page 7 now registered as a Public send someone to the meeting and
nerable to HIV
Benefit Organisation (PBO). that if the Parish Priest were busy,
• National Focus: ensure Parishes will not be registered a member of the PFC should be
Coming soon! national policies and re-
sponses focus on the im-
pact of Aids on women and
girls
separately but they do have to
SUBMIT RETURNS to enable
the diocese to give accurate
accounting to the Receiver of
there. He also needed to know
which parishes were not submitting
quarterly returns. The diocese
2 :; 6: • Confidence: increase the Revenue.
needed to look into parish levies so
that there were no complaints next
A student of the great scholar Raymond Brown at Union Theological self-esteem of women, es- • Financial Intelligence Centre year. He said that the diocese was
Seminary in New York. He has lectured and given retreats in North pecially those vulnerable Legislation: The aim of FICA moving away from the system of
America, Africa, Asia and Europe. He is currently director of courses at to/or infected with HIV is to prevent money laundering. subsidized parishes and into an era
Hawkstone Hall, an international pastoral center in Shropshire, England. Key messages of the campaign Banks at present have the task of self-sufficiency. There are par-
include: of verifying all bank accounts. ishes that need assistance and if
• Many women and girls are Parish accounts will have to be funds are available they will be
0 27= = 7= vulnerable to HIV because authenticated by the diocese helped. Parishes receiving grants
Who are the teachers the evangelists put before us as people who can of the high-risk behaviour under its registered PBO should expect these to be stopped.
speak to us about Jesus? Those who speak about Jesus speak out of the of others • number. Without this verifica-
authority of their experience of him; it is this unique experience that • Women hold families and tion no account will be able to
underlines their authority. Discipleship starts with identity, direction and out- communities together and
look. We look at two different Gospel traditions: people who follow are a source of great
Jesus because he calls them and the people who follow Jesus because he strength in the face of HIV
and Aids
attracts them. How do you stay attracted to what first attracted you?
• Women leaders should
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organizations fight HIV- 1 Sun 6pm INTRODUCTION Fr Nadim
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$ 2 crimination
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unique and valuable role to 12Aug Return to the Merciful Father
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play, both in society and in
6 4 %2 4 3 Thurs 7pm JESUS CHRIST Fr Alan
fighting HIV and Aids. 19Aug
• Women friendly health ser-
Ocean of Divine Mercy Peter
VENUE: Catholic Bible College, 13 Fifth Street La vices improve access to Thurs 7pm
4 THE HOLY SPIRIT Fr Gerhard
Rochelle (parking off Johannesburg Rd) care for women and chil- 26Aug Receiving God’s Mercy Hattingh
DATES: Mon 2, Tue 3, Wed 4, Thu 5, Fri 6 AUGUST dren
TIME: 9:30-12:00 • Protecting property rights 5 Thurs 7pm MOTHER OF MERCY Fr Ronald
2 Sept Vessel of God’s Mercy
COST: R120 for five sessions or R30 per session of women keeps families Cairns
together
6 Thurs 7pm RECONCILIATION Fr Pierre
• Education of young girls 9 Sept Coming home to God’s Mercy El-Khoury
reduces their vulnerability
to HIV 7 Sun 6pm THE HOLY EUCHARIST Archbishop
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8 Thurs 7pm CONCLUSION Fr Nadim
women to protect them- 16Sept
selves Jesus I trust in You Abou Zeid
• Violence against women
can accelerate the spread
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Catholic Bible Foundation of SA and the • Violence must not be toler-
Catholic Bible College ated 2 '$
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A U T U M N
SHADES—pupils Letters to the Editor HEALTH—from
from St Bene- CATHCA (The Catholic
dict’s College, St Health Care Association)
Mary’s School, Seeking Fr Luciano A CRS Summit held in Sandton at
Waverley High Lucchesi: the beginning of June brought to-
Little Eden urgently appeals to the
and girls from St Joe Solipa, UK gether people from CRS in the USA
public to donate toweling nappies
Dominic’s spent and South Africa, the Centre for
to the Society.
the afternoon Dear Brothers and Sisters in South Disease Control in Washington DC,
We wash 2500 nappies every day.
with Little Eden Africa, Please assist me in trying to PEPFAR, CMMB and South Afri-
Currently we have no spare nap-
residents under locate a priest called Fr Luciano can partners.
pies in stock and are unable to re-
decorated pecan Lucchesi. He lived in South Africa After the meeting visits were made
place the worn out ones. With 240
nut trees at Elvira for many years. Before he left for to places in Rustenburg and St
residents wearing nappies, several
Rota Village in Luca, Italy, he was at St Patrick’s Mary’s Hospital in Marianhill which
thousand are required in stock. We
Bapsfontein on Parish in Benoni and it must have have started the ARV rollout. A
do not use disposable nappies in
Sunday May 16 been in the first quarter of 1994. strategic planning session of the
order to protect our environment
for the residents’ Please help me get a forwarding ad- SACBC Justice & Peace depart-
and urgently need toweling nappies
second annual dress for this priest. He is a very, ment was held at St Augustine Col-
(even second hand)
Autumn Shades very dear friend of me and my fam- lege and CATHCA attended.
Statistically, the average age of our
picnic this year. ily. I would be deeply grateful to get Eighteen home based caregivers
residents is 20 years, but the aver-
They were enter- an address in Italy where I could were presented with certificates at
age mental age is that of a one-year
tained by Melanie enquire. Please help me. Mercy Clinic in Winterveld for
old and below. Several of the resi-
Lowe, Rudi van Barbara Solipa. joe@solipa. completing a HBC course in Octo-
dents were previously abused or
Niekerk and freeserve.co.uk ber 2003.
neglected and 219 were abandoned
Priscilla Talbot, A People’s Health Summit co-
or cane from indigent families.
who ensured an A visit to St John Vianney: hosted by TAC (Treatment Action
Many visitors got up on the stage and made Please contact Hanneli on (011)
afternoon of fun Mandundu Masilo, Campaign) and several other inter-
their ‘debuts’! 609 7246 if you can donate thee
with fans dancing Johannesburg ested bodies was planned for July 2-
nappies, or if you wish to visit the
a nd s i ngi ng. 4 in East London.
home on appointment.
On March 21 the cluster 1 CWL A great effect on health in South
Carmel From Page 6 (Molapo, Mdeni, Moletsane, Mead- Africa is looked for from the sum-
A reader from Lombardy East
owlands, Sharpville, Palm Springs, mit as speakers will primarily be
religious life in Elijah, courageous prophet and friend of God. He lived in requires a lift
Zola and Ireland) visited the semi- nurses, doctors and public system
God’s presence and contemplated his life passing by in silence; he inter- users who are regularly in touch
nary St John Vianney in Pretoria. She writes: Lady urgently requires
ceded for the people and boldly announced God’s will; he defended God’s with problems and positive signs in
We attended Mass with the semi- a lift to Cape Town on December
sovereignty and came to the defence of the poor against the powerful of the the health scene. The purpose of the
narians. The service was simple but 23 2004. Willing to contribute to-
world (cf 1Kg18-19)” Vita Consecrata, 84 summit is to mobilize an ongoing
very inspirational. There is a lot of wards costs. Kindly telephone 011
The Blessed Virgin Mary: The Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel ex- campaign driven by communities
order and discipline in the way they 882-0718 when convenient.
emplifies the ideal of the Prophet. As he was so is our Mother Mary: She themselves to address problems of
do things. After the Mass we shared
kept the Lord always before her eyes. “Let it happen to me as you have health-care in SA
information about the seminary and International Year of the
said” (Luke1:38) She treasured all these things an d pondered them in her News from CISA (Catholic Infor-
the history of the League. Family
heart” and again “His mother stored up all these things in her heart mation Service for Africa) is that in
The seminary has a quiet and unique Toni Rowland, Johannesburg
(Luke2:52). At Cana her attitude was one of surrender: “they have no Botswana the HIV/Aids pandemic is
atmosphere and a different atmos-
wine” (SC.2:8). St John the Evangelist summarises the life of Mary and says: causing an acute shortage of mis-
phere on entrance. After lunch we There is a lot more to IYF than the
“Mary stood at the cross” (19:25) sionaries in that country.
were taken on a tour of the seminary section usually given in Diocesan
The Rule itself does not mention Mary, many of the Carmelite ancestors Bishop Frank Nubuasah of the
which is a good place for education News. The idea came from the
believed that the very purpose for which the Order was established, was the Catholic Diocese of Francistown
and prayer. We recommend that all Family Desk of the SACBC. All
honour of Our Lady. “Let us implore the suffrage of the Blessed Virgin said that priests are forced to con-
Catholics visit these places where the international movements in-
Mary for whose service the Order of Mt. Carmel was founded” (Montepellier duct numerous funerals for victims
our priests are learning. volved in family life were invited
Constitutions, 1287). Later Pope Clement V confirmed it saying that the Order of Aids in their parishes.He told the
Many of us only get to see priests in to participate and promote the cho-
was “divinely instituted in honour of the glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary”. All Africa Conference of Churches
church. The process these young sen focus for the year. Parenting, A
While the earliest extant documentation addressed them as the “hermit Summit on Aids in Nairobi that
men go through is more advanced Labour of Love. The July focus
brothers of Mount Carmel”, by 1227 they were called the “hermit brothers “Our young people cannot differen-
than that at a tertiary institution. We, will be grandparenting and August
of St Mary of Mt Carmel”. In 1253 Innocent IV called them the “hermit tiate between action and reality on
the public, need to pray and support will focus on women.
brothers of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mt Carmel”. TV, so they end up copying what
these young men who tomorrow will Many organizations for marriage
This is Carmel: to stand before the living God or as the Rule puts it: to they see for the wrong reasons.” He
be our priests and to have good rela- preparation, couples, mothers’
meditate on the law of the Law and to watch in prayer. To stand before the said that the negative impression by
tions with our parish priests, we groups and family renewal are be-
Lord, to watch in prayer, to stand at the cross of Jesus, all these mean to be donors that condoms can save the
should know where they were ing run by movements such as the
people of prayer and contemplation. situation in Africa has failed, since
formed. Schoenstatt Family Movement,
This is lived out within a defined way of life. Historically and constitution- despite supplying them free to every
The League would like to thank the Focolare, New Families, Couples
ally this consists, above all, of leading “a life of unceasing prayer in silence country, infection rates have not
Rector, Fr Sepulka and all the priests for Christ, Mina Nawe, Marriage
and solitude, in accordance with the gospel admonition to watch and pray”. gone down.
to be, for making the day a success. Encounter, Catholic Engaged En-
And the Carmelites “Make prayer and contemplation their total commit- IRIN Plus News reports from Nai-
We will always remember them in counter and Retrouvaille. Marfam
ment”. The specific goal of a Carmelite is to “live a life of allegiance to Je- robi that African church leaders
our prayers. is developing a widowed ministry.
sus Christ, pure in heart and steadfast in conscience”. would make treatment available in
Though we take the prophet Elijah as our founder and inspiration and Every one of us, priests, religious
Bouquet for Radio Veritas church-supported facilities, drugs
Mother Mary as our model, we don’t know the actual date of the foundation and single people are all still fam-
Simon Motshaba, said to lessen the severity of HIV/
of Carmel. Some Crusaders after their war with the Saracens did not want to ily people and the wonderful image
Doornkop Aids infection and would become
return to Europe and settled on Mount Carmel. These hermits were given the of the Church as family makes us
I am a regular listener to Radio Veri- more involved in fighting stigmati-
rule by the then Patriarch of Jerusalem. It is regrettable that no copies of the one big family.
tas and I must say it really is spread- zation of those living with the virus.
original document are extant. When the hermits moved to Europe, the rule A civil society network of 90 NGOs
ing the Good News for a Change. It
was adapted to new circumstances and later mitigated. have teamed up in Durban to roll
is a pity that ICASA refused them a
Right from the beginning of the Order there began the devotion to the out ARV drugs there.
licence to broadcast to Durban and
Scapular. Though today historians questions its beginning, it is attributed to
Cape Town this time. They would
St Simon Stock. Without depending on its historicity, we prefer to accept it
surely be pleased with the morning
as a symbol of imitation of Mary specially in being a contemplative.
show this time around—it’s always
Bl. John Soreth (+1471), the then Superior General, founded a community
been great, but this time around it
of sisters under the same rule. There are also secular Carmelites both men
was even greater. I want to compli-
and women and a number of religious congregations affiliated to the order
or under the patronage of Carmelite saints, without any juridicial or canoni-
ment Fr Emil on his wonderful team FAMILY OF GOD COMMUNITY
and I hope ICASA will give the ra- Presents
cal link. However the Carmelites celebrate the liturgical feasts of all the
dio a permanent licence soon.
saints of the extended Carmelite family.
(to be continued)
HEALING SEMINAR
Who in my life can be called DATE: Every Tuesday evening, 27th JULY—5th OCTOBER 2004
holy? TIME: 7.30pm—9.30pm
Lebo Majahe, St Peters PLACE: St CHARLES’ Parish Hall, Road No 3, VICTORY PARK
Date Topic Speaker
St Peter’s Seminary It is always important to remember
that everyone is being called by
July 27 Introduction to Healing Seminar
Aug 3 Healing through the Eucharist-MASS
Val Halley-Wright
Fr Eugene Clarkson
457 Jacqueline Dr, Garsfontein, Pretoria Tel: (012) 348 6840 God. Thinking about people in my Aug 10 Inner healing from past memories, hurts
Fax:(012) 348 6979 life whom I consider holy, I’d think resentments, bitterness, etc Fr Joseph Wilson
CONFERENCE FACILITIES of neighbours who reached out to Aug 17 Healing through Repentance & Forgiveness Fr John Converset
• St Peter’s Seminary offers its facilities for full those in need when it was not con- Aug 24 Healing from unnecessary Guilt Fr Victor Kotze
conferences in January & July of each year venient, or those who were con- Aug 31 Healing using gifts of the Holy Spirit Fr Don Bohé
• For 2004 the rates are R140 per day which includes full board & lodging and use cerned about the suffering of people Sept 7 Healing through Prayer (personal & community)
of conference hall, lounges, smaller conference rooms, white board, OHP. in poor countries. & Word of God (through name of Jesus) Fr Eugene Clarkson
I also associate holiness with cour-
• The Chapel is available for church services, but please let the Bursar know in age in adversity, a courage that
Sept 14 Healing from depression through renewing
advance whether altar breads and/or wine is needed the mind Dr Gloria Marsay
comes from faith. Holiness is mani- Sept 21 Healing from grief & bereavement Georginia Pilkington
• There are 75 single rooms, extensive grounds and the seminary is close to ma- fested in selfless love, forgiveness Sept 28 Healing of addictions linked to deliverance
jor shopping centers and banks and service. from oppression Fr Joseph Wilson
• In 2004 mini-conferences can be held throughout the year. Accommodation is in Little Eden needs toweling Oct 5 Thanksgiving MASS for Healing Fr Eugene Clarkson
one wing with 15 beds, showers, toilet, kitchenette and lounges nappies “Come to me all you who are burdened, and I will give you rest”, says the
• A 30% deposit needs to be made at least one month before the conference. For Hanneli van Rensburg Lord (Mt.11:28)
all enquiries please contact the Bursar Public Relations Officer
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John Paul II appealed to all the Then the Pope addresses himself to
Pope uses this term, very important the parents who “are called to train
faithful to be conscious of the in a climate of freedom, and ap- their offspring in the moderate,
importance of the catholic media plies it to the fascinating world of critical, watchful and prudent use
in the “cultural atmosphere in the media of social communication of the media” against contradictory
which we all live.” in their relationship with the fam- messages and opposed to the sound
The Pope encouraged the ily. These means of communica- family values. Since the family is
tion offer excellent opportunities often exposed to such challenges,
Church’s involvement in the me- for human development “for infor-
dia when he received in audience the Message invites them to join
mation, education, cultural expan- with other families to study and
today (May 20) the general as- sion”, but exactly for these reasons
sembly of the Italian Bishops’ discuss the problems and opportu- A DAY OF RECOLLECTION for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy
it is important an active participa- nities presented by use of the me-
Conference which a day earlier tion of everybody. Communion of Johannesburg Diocese was held at Schoenstatt
dia.— Christiana D’Aniso Shrine in May. Shown here during a break are Laurence King-
approved a directory entitled The message addresses the media
“Communications Mission”. “stewards and administrators of an ston, center in white shirt and delegates from Ennerdale Parish.
“We know well the penetrating immense spiritual power that be-
longs to the patrimony of mankind
influence that the media exerts
today on ways of thinking and on
and is meant to enrich the whole of Ordination to the Priesthood of Andries Taelo Kimane OMI
human community”. It addresses
behaviour, personal and collec- the family, “community of life and at St Gabriel’s Catholic Church Khutsong—Carletonville
tive, orienting towards a view of love” where the children learn
life that, unfortunately, often sound basic values that will accom- on June 5 2004
tends to corrode fundamental pany them for life. The message is
ethical values, in particular those addressed to the professional pro- A colourful group of friends,
moters, the public authorities and would then be able to refind the
of the family,” he said. (Zenit relatives, fellow Oblates of Mary
the parents, and the appeal is that Charism of the founding fa-
News Service) Immaculate and parishioners
they assume their own responsibili- thers.
from Nelspruit and Victory Park
ties in the construction of society “Behold, you are a prie st
The Media and the and the education of children.
as well as other parts of the
according to the Or der of
The Pope underlines that that country joined the congregation
Family: a risk and a of St Gabriel’s in celebrating the
Melchisedek”
“communication in any form must
richness always be inspired by the ethical ordination to the priesthood of
criterion of respect for truth and Fr Andries
Human Rights are being reduced to simple ‘self-
WORLD COMMUNICATIONS the dignity of the human person”. Kimane by Archbishop Buti centered demands”
DAY 2004 The decisions of communication Pope John Paul II expressed this concern when he received bishops of six
This year the theme chosen by John
Joseph Tlhagale, OMI on June 5.
professionals, parents and educa- Addressing the congregation dur- American States in June this year, reports Zenit News Service.
Paul II for World Communications tors greatly affect children and
ing the Mass, Archbishop Buti “Over the past 40 years, while political attention to human subjectivity has
Day 2004 is “The Media and the young people for whom they are
said that in the day’s celebration, focused on individual rights, in the public domain there has been a growing
Family” A risk and a richness. responsible and who are ultimately reluctance to acknowledge that all men and women receive their essential and
In his message the Pope the Pope the future of society.” God has taken pleasure in ap- common dignity from God and with it the capacity to move towards truth and
says the media are welcomed daily, The Pope reminds the public au- pointing one among you as a goodness.”
as a familiar guest in many homes thorities that they have the difficult priest—a priest adopted in As an example, the Pope mentioned the growth of prostitution and pornogra-
and families. On this World Com- task of upholding the family for the Christ. From the beginning we phy in the name of adult choice, the acceptance of abortion in the name of
munications Day, I encourage pro- sake of society itself “without re- are told that it pleased God to be women’s rights, the approval of same sex unions in the name of homosexual
fessional communicators and fami- sorting to censorship, it is impera- glorified in those he has chosen. rights.
lies alike to acknowledge this unique tive that public authorities set in
privilege and the accountability “Jesus was guided by the
place regulatory policies and pro-
which it entails.” cedures to ensure that the media do
Spirit—it is that same Spirit that
One of the key words of this year’s
message is ‘responsibility’. The
not go against the good of the fam- will be pour ed out on
Andries. We hope that the com-
St. John Vianney Seminary
ily”. Tel: (012) 460 2039 179 Main St, Waterkloof, Pretoria
munity you serve will be suppor- Fax: (012) 460 3596
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have to teach ourselves and sanc- Annual Conference of the Catholic Theological Society.
; tify ourselves before others.”
Participate in an exciting discussion on the priesthood
yesterday, today and tomorrow.
The Archbishop said that during
Alpha the Ordination Rite the question A Future Paradigm for Priesthood
was raised: ‘Are you worthy?’ I
5 3 ? 6 "7 6782 7 wish to say that invariably was
by Bishop Fritz Lobinger
F "7 2 4 % 3 are worthy at the time of ordina- The Value of Scriptural and Historical Issues in
tion. What about after five, 10, regard to the Debate over Women’s Ordination
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and then the process of unworthi- The Ordination of Women in the Catholic Church:
C .8 3 ness sets in? A Case Study in Discernment
by Sr. Sue Rakoczy
D 8?8 " At this point the Archbishop
asked Fr Peter Galloway, OMI from Tuesday, September 21 (3.00pm registration)
G : =" < 2 Provincial, who was present at To Thursday, September 23 (midday)
- "< 2 the Ordination, whether, as an
antidote to the regular experience at St. Augustine College, Linden, Johannesburg
4 < 2 of un wor t h in ess fel t through
6 '= 2 H 7 ?= 2 the years, we return to basics and Limited accommodation available.
put in place an ongoing forma- All bookings and enquiries concerning costs to:
Mr Arthur Davies (011) 706 4325; tgrose@mweb.co.za
tion and teaching for priests, who
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