the Southern Cross, August 31 to September 6, 2011
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Jacob Engelbrecht Agnes Barry
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LOYAL seller of The Southern Cross in his parish, Jacob Engelbrecht of Ravensmead died on July 8 at the age of 79. Mr Engelbrecht belonged to the Mater Dei parish in Parow Valley and sold The Southern Cross every Sunday at Mass. He is remembered by parishioners as a very special and loving person who will be sadly missed. EF Febana
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GNES Barry, a member of the Legion of Mary in Cape Town for 70 years, died on July 26 at the age of 95. Born on April 27, 1916, Mrs Barry visited and assisted at many missions in South Africa and Namibia during her annual leave and later, after retirement, spent a year at a mission. On a visit to the Legion’s headquarters in Dublin, she met Frank Duff, the movement’s founder. Mrs Barry was also a very active member in Our Lady of Fatima parish in Bellville, which she served as a sacristan for more than 60 years. This, together with
DEATH her dedicated service to others, earned her a papal medal in May 1975. Her Requiem Mass was celebrated by Fr Canice Dooley SDB in the presence of her family, friends and Legionaires. Joan Swanson
Fidei donum: A form of missionary cooperation between churches whereby there is an exchange of diocesan clergy. Application: The practice of fidei donum takes place particularly in established churches whose focus is on those specific churches where evangelisation is needed, for example in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
September 4—23rd Sunday. Christ who paid the debt of love. St Paul says: “Avoid getting into debt, except the debt of mutual love.” Loving one’s neighbour means doing what is good for them and avoids doing what can cause harm. Such a way of life is in its simplest form a life of peace and justice and is the ultimate legacy we can leave our children and their future. Talk with your children about legacies and traditions.
Community Calendar To place your event, call Claire Allen at 021 465 5007 or e-mail c.allen@scross.co.za, (publication subject to space) CAPE TOWn: the Legion of Mary celebrates its 90th year of foundation and 75 years in South Africa. A Mass will be held in Cape town on September 11 at our Lady help of Christians church in Lansdowne at 14:30. KiMBERlEY: the St Boniface Past Students’ are holding their
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60th anniversary on September 24. Past students are requested to contact Union’s PRo & Chairman of the Board, Mosalashuping Morudi 073 768 3653, or sbonifa@iafrica.com MAFiKEnG: Annual diocesan music festival, September 3. Admission R350. Contact 072 569 7531or 058 861 4411.
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liturgical Calendar Year A Sunday, September 4, 23rd Sunday Ezekiel 33:7-9, Psalm 95:1-2,6-9, Romans 13:8-10, Matthew 18: 15-20 Monday, September 05, feria Genesis 2:4-9, 15, Psalm 90:2-5, 12-14, 16, Matthew 6:31-34 Tuesday, September 06, feria Colossians 2:6-15, Psalm 145:1-2, 8-11, Luke 6:1219 Wednesday, September 07, feria Colossians 3:1-11, Psalm 145:2-3, 10-13, Luke 6:20-26 Thursday, September 08, Nativity of the BVM Micah 5:1-4 or Romans 8:28-30, Psalm 13:6, Matthew 1:1-16, 18-23 or 1:18-23 Friday, September 09, St Peter Claver 1 Timothy 1:1-2, 12-14, Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 11, Luke 6:39-42 Saturday, September 10, Memorial of the BVM 1 Timothy 1:15-17, Psalm 113:1-7, Luke 6:43-49 St Peter Claver Sunday, September 11, 24th Sunday Sirach 27:30- 28:9, Psalm 103:1-4, 9-12, Romans 14:7-9, Matthew 18:21-35
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GABRiEl—Aunty joyce passed away peacefully on August 19, 2011. She will be missed by her niece and godchild ilona. From ilona, Michael, family and friends.
in MEMORiAM FERnAnDES—Narcizo, who went home to rest on 6/9/2002. “For his life Lord we thank you, for his love we bless and honour you Lord.” An amazing warm loving and giving husband, father and grandfather, you nurtured, guided and provided for us and always gave without counting the costs. the memories of you will live on in our hearts with pride. We love and miss you. RiP. till we meet again. Your loving wife Maureen, children and grandchildren.
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who can withstand your power, o show me that you are my mother. o Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. Amen. “Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days and publish. thank you for prayers answered. FW
THAnKS GRATEFul thanks to the Sacred heart of jesus, our Mother Mary and Ss joseph, Anthony, jude and Martin de Porres for prayers answered. RCP. TO the Sacred heart of jesus, infant jesus of Prague, our Lady of Perpetual help and St jude for prayers answered. 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. Lh.
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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. RCP 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 herein that you are my Mother, o holy Mary Mother of God, Queen of heaven and earth, i humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to secure me in my necessity. there are none
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