The Southern Cross, June 6 to June 12, 2012
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Fr Jan Kavelaars O.Praem
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ATHER Jan Olav Kavelaars, former prior of St Norbertine’s in Kommetjie, Cape Town, and a priest who dedicated 50 years of faithful service to the Church of South Africa, died at the house of his profession in Grimbergen, Belgium, on May 23 at the age of 77. He had returned to Europe in April after his illness had been diagnosed as terminal. Fr Jan, much loved by his parishioners in the extended parishes of St Norbert’s, in Kommetjie, St Andrews in Ocean View and Masiphumelele, came to South Africa soon after he was ordained on August 6, 1962. Johannes Petrus Kavelaars was born in Zevenbergse Koek, Holland, on March 11, 1935. He received the white habit of St Norbert on September 17, 1956 at the abbey of Grimbergen, in the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium, where he was given the name Olav. He pronounced his
vows two years later and joined the Norbertine community. Fr Jan was told on the day of his priestly ordination that he would be serving in South Africa where the abbey had started a mission in 1951. He left for Cape Town on November 13, 1963, “filled with faith and enthusiasm”, said Fr Ashley Orgill, parish priest of St Norbert’s. Initially he served at Montagu, Oudtshoorn diocese, and then for ten years as chaplain for Dutch-speaking immigrants in the Western Cape. He was known for his enthusiasm and cheerfulness and made many friends. He was appointed pastor of the coloured parish of Worcester in 1977. Fr Jan moved to the new priory in Kommetjie in 1986 where St Andrew’s parish in Ocean View was entrusted to his care. After the death of the founder of the mission, Fr Waltman Smeets, he was appointed prior and pas-
Liturgical Calendar Year B
Weekdays Year 2
Sunday, June 10, The Body and Blood of Christ Exodus 24: 3-8, Psalm116: 12-13, 15-18, Hebrews 9: 11-15, Mark 14: 12-16, 22-26 Monday, June 11, St Barnabas Acts 11: 21-26, 13: 1-3, Psalm 98: 1-6, Matthew 10: 7-13 Tuesday, June 12, feria 1 Kings 17: 7-16, Psalm 4: 2-5, 7-8, Matthew 5: 13-16 Wednesday, June 13, St Anthony of Padua 1 Kings 18: 20-39, Psalm16: 1-2, 4-5, 8. 11, Matthew 5: 17-19 Thursday, June 14, feria 1 Kings 18: 41-46, Psalm 65: 10-13, Matthew 5: 20-26 Friday, June 15, Sacred Heart of Jesus Hosea 11: 1.3-4, 8-9, Psalm: Isaiah 12: 2-6, Ephesians 3:8-12, 14-19, John 19: 31-37 Saturday, June 16, Immaculate Heart of Mary Isaiah 61: 9-11, Psalm: 1 Samuel 2: 1, 4-8, Luke 2: 41-51 Sunday, June 17, Eleventh Sunday Ezekiel 17: 22-24, Psalm 92: 2-3, 13-16, 1 Corinthians 5: 6-10, Mark 4: 26-34
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tor of Kommetjie. Another church erected during Fr Kavelaars’ time as prior was built in the informal settlement of Masiphumelele in the closing years of the 20th century. It opened in 2000. He was a frequent visitor to hospitals and retirement villages. Winnie Graham
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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. ED.
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