The Southern Cross, June 2 to June 8, 2010
Trevor Blunden
Thoughts for the Week on the Family
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ORMER Grand Knight of Da Gama, attorney-general of Lesotho and president of the Regional Court of Natal Trevor Blunden died on April 23 at 85, just 65 days after the death of his wife Rochelle, whom he had married in 1949. Five priests—Mgr Vincent Hill and Frs Hyacinth Ennis OFM, Kevin Reynolds, Russell Campbell and Fr Bogdan Wikaniec—concelebrated the Requiem Mass at Nazareth House in Pretoria. Also attending were 27 members of the Knights who formed a guard of honour. Mr Blunden was born in 1925 and raised on a farm in Kimberley, receiving his education at the city’s Christian Brothers’ College. In 1942 he joined the justice department and served in various centres as prosecutor, magistrate and also as a lecturer at the Justice Training College. In 1968 Mr Blunden was seconded by the South African government to Lesotho where he served as both legal advisor to the prime minister and later as attorney-general. He also represented Lesotho’s government in important civil cases. In 1975 he returned to South Africa and became regional magistrate and later president of the Regional Court of Natal.
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FAMILY CALENDAR: 2010 FAMILY THEME: “Families Play the Game.” May THEME: The Parenting Game
During this time he was one of only three South African representatives at an international Law Conference in Vienna and was also asked to serve as a member of the government on a number of Commissions of Inquiry. Shortly after retirement in 1985 he was invited to sit as an assessor in the Natal Supreme Court and somewhat reluctantly agreed to do so for one month only. This eventually became ten years. In 1995 he retired for good, moved back to Lyttelton and his old parish of Maria Regina, where he served on the parish pastoral council, including a spell as chairman. Mr Blunden, who stood at 1,96m, will be remembered as larger than life character, and a gentle giant. He went to daily Mass whenever he could and said the entire rosary every day. He is survived by his five children, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Liz Gunter
Mass readings for the week Sundays year C, weekdays cycle 2 Sun June 6, Corpus Christi: Gn 14, 18-20; Ps 110, 1-4; 1 Cor 11, 23-36; Lk 9, 11-17 Mon June 7, feria: 1 Kgs 17, 1-6; Ps 121, 1-8; Mt 5, 1-12 Tue June 8, Bl James Berthieu: 1 Kgs 17, 7-16; Ps 4, 2-5.7-8, Mt 5, 13-16 Wed June 9, St Ephrem: 1 Kgs 18, 20-39; Ps 16, 1-2.4-5.8.11; Mt 5, 17-19 Thur June 10, feria: 1 Kgs 18, 41-46; Ps 65, 10-13; Mt 5, 20-26 Fri June 11, Sacred Heart of Jesus: Ex 34, 11-16; Ps 23, 1-6; Rom 5, 5-11; Lk 15, 3-7 Sat June 12, Immaculate Heart of Mary, St Onuphirus: 1 Kgs 19, 19-21; Ps 16, 1-2.5.7-10; Mt 5, 33-37 Sun June 13, 11th Sunday of the Year: 2 Sm 12, 7-10.13; Ps 32, 1-2.5-7.11; Gal 2, 16.19-21; Lk 7, 36—8,3
INTRODUCTION Becoming parents is a joy but also no joke. The years of being a young parent are probably the years when most games are played in the home, from the peek-a-boo games with a baby, to cricket and football games on the lawn, board games on cold nights, and TV games, too. We know the saying: “The family that prays together, stays together”, but it is vital that parents and children throughout their lifespans should play together too; should have fun and enjoy their unique relationship. They are God’s gifts to one another. Difficulties can be addressed or put aside with the good will that comes from constructive play. Discuss how you understand the Parenting Game. How good is your family at playing games? Can you do more? June 11, The Sacred Heart of Jesus Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus focuses on two aspects: his great love for us and his heart of flesh as a symbol of his humanity. In a vision to St Margaret Mary in the 17th century Jesus requested her to begin a devotion to his Sacred Heart. The Apostleship of Prayer, is a devotion which is linked with this feast and consists of praying a daily offering of oneself and all one’s prayer, thoughts and works, uniting this with the prayer of the Church especially the Eucharist. See www.apostleshipofprayer.org/ SacredHeart. Start of the World Cup: Pray for the success of this event using the Soccer World Cup Prayer book.
COMMUNIT Y CALENDAR BETHLEHEM: Shrine of Our Lady of Bethlehem at Tsheseng, Maluti mountains; Thursdays 09:30, Mass, then exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. 058 721 0532 JOHANNESBURG: First Friday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 10:30. First Saturday: Devotions: Our Lady’s Cenacle, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Rosary, 15:00–16:00. Special devotion to Our Blessed Lady for her priests. Our Lady of the Angels, Little Eden, Edenvale, 011 609 7246 First Saturday of each month rosary prayed 10:30-12:00 outside Marie Stopes abortion clinic, Peter Place, Bryanston. Joan Beyrooti, 782 4331 PRETORIA: First Saturday: Devotion to Divine Mercy. St Martin de Porres, Sunnyside, 16:30. Shirley-Anne 361 4545. CAPE TOWN: Holy Hour to pray for priests of the diocese, 2nd Saturday monthly at Villa Maria shrine Kloof Nek Rd 16:00-17:00. St Pio Holy Hour. June 20 at 15:30 at Holy Redeemer, Bergvliet.
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IN MEMORIAM
THANKS
CULLEN—Gerty. In loving memory of our late mother, who died in Port Alfred on June 4, 2009, aged 99. We couldn’t forget you if we tried, Mom, you were the focal point of our lives. May you enjoy God's reward. The Alberton Cullens. DAVIES—Charles. 26/5/90 twenty years on. You are loved and in our thoughts. Love from Mary, Lou, Larry and Nick.
GRATEFUL thanks to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Our Mother Mary, Ss Joseph, Anthony, Jude and Martin de Porres for prayers answered. RCP
PRAYERS HOLY ST JUDE, apostle and martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor for all who invoke you, special patron in time of need. To you I had recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly begged you to come to my assistance. You helped me in my need and granted my petition. In return I promised to make your name known and publish this prayer. Amen. Many grateful thanks for prayers answered. RCP. HOLY St Jude, apostle and martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke you, special patron in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg you to come to my assistance. Help me now in my urgent need and grant my petitions. In return I promise to make your name known and publish this prayer. Amen. DD. HOLY Spirit you make me see everything and show me the way to reach my ideals. You give me the divine gift to forgive and forget. In all instances of my life you are with me, protecting me and opening for me a way where there is no way. I thank you for everything, and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you, no matter how great the material desires. I want to be with you and my loved ones in your perpetual glory. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days. Publication promised. DD. O MOST beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendour of Heaven, blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me where you are, Mother of God. Queen of heaven and earth I humble beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity. There is none who can withstand your power, O Mary conceived without sin, pay for us who have recourse to thee. Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands. Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days and then publish. DD.
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