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Fr Garth ‘Msizi’ Michelson OMI
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BLATE Father Garth Eric “Msizi” Michelson died on November 16 at the age of
78. Born on June 1, 1933 of Reginald Eric Michelson and Helen Esplin in Bloemfontein, he attended high school at Marist Brothers’ College in Observatory, Johannesburg. He matriculated in 1950 and from 1951-52 he was employed at Modderfontein Dynamite Factory while studying. He entered Oblate novitiate in Germiston, Johannesburg, in 1953 and made his first vows the following year. From 1954-60 he studied philosophy and theology at St Joseph’s Oblate Scholasticate at Cedara, KwaZulu-Natal. He made his final vows in 1957 and was ordained priest in 1959. In 1960 he did postgraduate studies at Gregorian University in Rome, attaining his doctorate in theology (ecumenical). He lectured at St Joseph’s scholasticate from 1965-71 and from 1972-73 in theology at St Peter’s Major Seminary at Hammanskraal. In 1972 he was also appointed as secretary for ecumenism of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference.
In 1974-6 Fr Michelson supplied at Stanger and Greytown parishes in the archdiocese of Durban and worked as chaplain at Montebello convent. In 1977 he founded the Sion Community of Reconciliation in Mariannhill and served from 1978-85 at Joan of Arc in Pietermaritzburg. This was a community, as he said, “of persons who would strive, through prayer and work, to bear witness primarily to God’s liberating/reconciling love, in Christ, across barriers of separation, race, denomination, religion.” During these years he also taught at Fedaral Seminary and did parish work at Sobantu Village. From 1986-92 he worked as parish priest of Mbava parish in
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) BETHLEHEM: Shrine of Our Lady of Bethlehem at Tsheseng, Maluti mountains; Thursdays 09:30, Mass, then exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. 058 721 0532. CAPE TOWN: Good Shepherd, Bothasig. Perpetual eucharistic Adoration in the chapel. All hours. All welcome. Day of Prayer held at Springfield Convent starting at 10:00 ending 15:30 last Saturday of every month—all welcome. For more information contact Jane hulley 021 790 1668 or 082 783 0331. DURBAN: St Anthony’s, Durban
Central: Tuesday 09:00 Mass with novena to St Anthony. First Friday 17:30 Mass—Divine Mercy novena prayers. Tel: 031 309 3496. JOHANNESBURG: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: first Friday of the month at 09:20 followed by holy Mass at 10:30. holy hour: first Saturday of each month at 15:00. At Our lady of the Angels, little eden, edenvale. Tel: 011 609 7246. PRETORIA: First Saturday: Devotion to Divine Mercy. St Martin de Porres, Sunnyside, 16:30. Tel Shirley-Anne 012 361 4545.
Word of the Week Anamnesis: The remembrance of God’s saving deeds in history in the liturgical action of the Church, which inspires thanksgiving and praise. Application: Every Eucharistic Prayer contains an anamnesis or memorial in which the Church calls to mind the Passion, Resurrection, and glorious return of Christ Jesus.
Thousandhills, and in 1992 was sent to Umzimkulu diocese as parish priest of Margate and Gamalakhe. From 1994-2008 he was the parish priest of Ntuzuma parish in Durban archdiocese. Fr Michelson retired in 2008 to Sukuma Wenze Place of Care, a home of the HIV/Aids victims, where he continued to minister to the people of this home. He also helped out at Matikwe parish. Throughout his ministerial life he was driven by the spirit of reconciliation which led him to be involved in ecumenical and interreligious dialogue and social development issues. He presented papers and held symposia in various countries on these issues, and visited countries such as Indonesia, India and Turkey regarding these issues. He gave retreats of all sorts of groups leading them to reconcile with God. In a recent notes he wrote: “If time has come for me along life’s pilgrimage path to lay down life, I do it freely in Jesus only to take it up again in Him. A deep sense of gratitude wells up in me to God and to all. Please thank all for me, and I thank you.” Fr Vusi Mazibuko OMI
Liturgical Calendar Year B
Sunday, December 4, 2nd Sunday of Advent Isaiah 40: 1-5, 9-11, Psalms 85: 9-14, 2 Peter 3: 8-14, Mark 1: 1-8 Monday, December 5, feria Isaiah 35: 1-10, Psalms 85:9-14, Luke 5:17-26 Tuesday, December 6, St Nicholas Isaiah 40: 1-11, Psalms 96:1-3, 10-13, Matthew 18:12-14 Wednesday, December 7, St Ambrose Isaiah 40: 25-31, Psalms 103:1-4, 8,10, Matthew 11:28-30 Thursday, December 8, Immaculate Conception of Our Lady Genesis 3:9-15,20, Psalms 98:1-4, Ephesians 1:36, 11-12, Luke 7:24-30 Friday, December 9, St Juan Diego Isaiah 48: 17-19, Psalms 1:1-4, 6 Matthew 11:16-19 Saturday, December 10, St Melchiades Sirach 48: 1-4, 9-11, Psalms 80:2-3,15-16, 18-19, Matthew 17:10-13 Sunday, December 11, 3rd Sunday of Advent Isaiah 61:1-2, 10-11, Psalms: Luke 1:46-50,5354, 1 Thessalonians 5, 16-24, John 1:6-8, 19-28
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DEATH MICHELSON—Fr Garth. Passed away suddenly on november 16. Sadly missed by Maureen and Charles, also Susan, Michael, Peter and leonard and families. A wonderful brother and friend to all. Well done good and faithful servant. May he rest in peace.
IN MEMORIAM MAHER—herbert died 6/12/2009 and Cicely Myrtle died 11/12 2006. Remembered in our prayers lovingly. Joan, James and Sharon.
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PRAYERS HOLY St Jude, I receive the gifts of God with a grateful spirit. St Jude, help me to see the blessings that surround me and give me life. I offer you my prayer of thanksgiving. Give me the grace to be ever thankful for the love and mercy of God and the gift of life each day. May this gratitude inspire me to give generously in all ways to others. Brandon and Tracey. HOLY St Jude, apostle and martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who
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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.
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Family Reflections December theme: peace on earth begins at home. December 1: World Aids Day. With the theme of peace beginning at home, families could make a concerted effort to be reconciled with one another and others around who are infected or affected by HIV/Aids. Has there been insensitivity, stigmatisation, selfishness or hurt in any way around this issue? Asking and granting forgiveness is God’s way to make peace.
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