The Southern Cross, September 8 to September 14, 2010
Sean O’Riordan
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EAN O’Riordan (also known as John O’Riordan), who served as a priest in South Africa, died in Youghal, Ireland, on August 15 at the age of 80. He served as an Irish Mercy priest in Lady Frere and authored a number of books, including a well-known text on how to learn Xhosa. As a priest he advocated that the Church have a bigger role in community development. For him, being a priest meant being as close to the community as possible. He is remembered as always lending a hand and working to communicate with anybody he
met as an equal. Fr O’Riordan left the priesthood at the age of 44, married Erica Duzzy and had three children, Alexander, Brendan and Matthew. He returned to Ireland when he was 73. To the end he remained passionate about his work in South Africa; he was always enthusiastic when talking about the communities in South Africa where he was able to work on farming technologies and contribute to better community relations. Mr O’Riordan had an intense love of languages, believing that better communication was key to resolving conflict. He will be greatly missed as both a loving
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and caring father and as a man who relentlessly strived to improve the well-being of those around him. Alexander O'Riordan
Br Mike Maher CFC
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HRISTIAN Brother Ernest Anthony “Mike” Maher died on August 11 at Sunward Park hospital in Boksburg, just short of his 74th birthday. Born August 29, 1936, he went to school at St Dominic’s Convent and Christian Brothers College (CBC). He joined the Christian Brothers teaching order in 1952. He taught at many of the Brothers’ schools throughout South Africa: at St Columba’s in Athlone, Cape Town and in Kimberley, Bloemfontein, Springs (where he was principal for six years) and Boksburg, where he was deputy principal for 15 years. He spent his last years in the Christian Brothers community in Boksburg. Mike, as he was known to everybody, was a very dedicated educator, and he was particularly appreciated as a mathematics teacher. He had a very good singing voice and was never happier than when listening to classical music, and of course there was his deep interest in the pipe band. He looked after the pipe band in Cape Town and Kimberley, and actually
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resurrected it in Boksburg when he was transferred there in 1986. He was also a very good sportsman and coach—while in Kimberley he played both league cricket and tennis. He did not really recover after falling and fracturing his back in May this year. His funeral was at St Dominic’s in Boksburg and was attended by a large crowd of Brothers, family, friends and admirers. Archbishop Buti Tlhagale was in attendance, as was Bishop Graham Rose of Dundee who was a pupil of Br Mike’s in CBC Kimberley. Three of his family played the pipes at his graveside. He is survived by his elder brother, Paddy, and his younger sister, Sister Jordana, a Newcastle Dominican Sister. Jerome McCarthy CFC
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CAPE TOWN: Adoration Chapel, Corpus Christi church, Wynberg: MonThurs 6am to 12pm; Fri-Sun 6am to 8pm. Adorers welcome 021-761 3337 Good Shepherd, Bothasig Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration in our chapel. All hours. All welcome 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, 011 782 4331 Rivonia parish social evening ‘Night Fever’ September 18, 18:30, Barnyard Broadacres. For tickets contact Elvira 011 803 1229 or elvira@rivoniacatholic.co.za. KIMBERLEY: St Boniface High School celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2011. The St Boniface Past students Union is currently preparing to celebrate this event. Past students are requested to contact Union’s PRO & chairman of the board of govenors, Mr Mosalashuping Morundi 073 768 3653 or at sbonifa@iafrica.com for further information PRETORIA: First Saturday: Devotion to Divine Mercy. St Martin de Porres, Sunnyside, 16:30. Shirley-Anne 012 361 4545 To place your event, call Claire Allen on 021 465 5007, or e-mail c.allen@scross.co.za
BARTUS—Edward. Passed away September 10, 2009. The year passed away so quickly, we miss you so much. Rest in peace Dad, till we meet again. Lovingly remembered by your wife Doreen, sons, daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. BARTUS—Edward. September 10, 2009. You will always be close to our hearts, Dad. May your soul rest in peace. From Sharlotte and Brian. BARTUS – Edward. In loving memory of our father and grandpa who passed away September 10, 2009. Forever in our hearts and thoughts, never to be forgotten. From Vivienne, Neil, Roger, Theresa, Thelia, Edwina, Joseph, Darren and Megan. BARTUS—Edward. In loving memory of our father, grandpa and great-grandpa, who passed away September 10, 2009. Remembering you in all we do and say and knowing someday we will meet with you again. Forever in our hearts, from Charmaine, Robert, Melissa, Gavin, Clinton, Brandon and Kristen. BARTUS—Edward. In loving memory of our dearest Dad, grandpa and greatgrandpa, who passed away September 10, 2009. With every smile and word of cheer you’re both a legacy in these hearts that mourn you here. With lots of love, missing you always. From Brenda, Benedict, Jillian, Fagain, Carmelita, Keenah and Cloe.
PERSONAL
Thoughts for the Week on the Family FAMILY CALENDAR 2010 FAMILY THEME: “Families Play the Game.” SEPTEMBER : A SPORTING TRADITION 12th 24th Sunday. Christ who welcomes sinners. The parable of the Forgiving Father or the Prodigal Son is well known. At times we fit into both of those roles. In sports and other activities do we ever cheat? Do we every need to grant or ask forgiveness in our families too? The story can be acted out or applied in our own families as an opportunity for reconciliation. 15th Our Lady of Sorrows. This is one of many feastdays of Mary but one that many families can relate to as we all experience the pain of hurt and disappointment in simple and big ways, even just in losing a game.
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Sun September 12, 24th Sunday of the year: Ex 32: 7-11,13-14; Ps 51:3-4,12-13, 17,19; 1 Tm 1:1217; Lk15:1-32 Mon September 13, St John Chrysotom: 1 Cor 11:17-26,33; Ps 40:7-10,17; Lk 7:1-10 Tue September 14, Triumph of the Holy Cross: Nm 21:4-9 or Phil 2:6-11; Ps 78:1-2,3,4-38; Jn 3:13-17 Wed September 15, Our Lady of Sorrows: Heb 5:7-9; Ps 31:2-6,16-16,20; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk2:33354 Thur September 16, Ss Cornelius and Cyprian: 1 Cor 15:1-11; Ps 118:1-2,16-17,28; Lk 7:36-50 Fri September 17, St Robert Bellarmine: 1 Cor 15:12-20; Ps 17:1, 6-8,15; Lk 8:1-3 Sat September 18, feria: 1 Cor 15:35-37,42-49; Ps 56:10-14; Lk 8:4-15 Sun September 19, 25th Sunday of the year: Am 6: 1,4-7; Ps 146:7-10; 1 Tm 6:11-16; Lk16:19-31
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JOIN us this month @16.00 every day in our prayer for South Africa: Holy Spirit, fill young people with wisdom to choose Good Leaders. Trinity Group, CLC Gauteng. 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 to St. Jude, Sacred Heart and Our Lady. CA 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. EM.
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