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COMMUNITY
The Southern Cross, January 9 to January 15, 2013
Fr Simon Donnelly (back, centre right), pastor at Our Lady of the Wayside in Maryvale, Johannesburg, with members of the Catholic Women's League at their year-end meeting.
16+ Outreach and Development, one of the projects attached to the Salesian institute, held a Christmas party for the kids at Philippi farm on the outskirts of Cape Town. The day was filled with games, a brief explanation of the meaning of Christmas, lunch and distribution of gifts for the children.
The Chiro children of St Vincent Pallotti in Pacaltsdorp, george, performed a nativity play. The concert was produced by Chiro leader, Julene February, and her staff.
Children role-playing the word of god at Our Lady of the Rosary church in Waverly, Pretoria.
Parishioners from Mary of the Angels church in Athlone, Cape Town, went on their first pilgrimage to the Holy Land. The group was led by Fr Albert goncalves (centre back) and Bernard Hermanus.
The final profession of Sr Priscilla Khobethi at the Capuchin Poor Clare convent in Oudtshoorn. The celebration was presided over by Bishop Francisco De gouveia.
MICASA TOURS
New Pilgrimages for 2013 Pilgrimage to Fatima & Lourdes 10-23 May 2013 Divine Mercy, Poland 2-15 June, 2013 Pilgrimage of Italy/St Anthony 8-21 June, 2013
The Catholic Women’s League at good Shepherd parish in Bothasig, Cape Town, answered a need from Nazareth House in Elsies River. Members Adele Dawson (standing) and Merrill Reed (not pictured) delivered Christmas gifts to all the residents.
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Children from St John Bosco parish in Westridge, Cape Town, performed in a nativity play. The play was called “a Super Christmas”.
St Paul’s parish in Somerset West, Cape Town, held a Catholic men’s breakfast organised by Mark Eames and Peter Schwartz. The guest speaker was Fr Martin Pender from St Peter’s in Strand, Cape Town. His subject was the role of men in the Church today. Pictured are Mark Eames (with microphone) and (back left) Frs John Bartmann and Martin Pender (back right).