The Southern Cross, January 23 to January 29, 2013
What’s a Catholic movie? Continued from page 10 without bias or preconceptions. Valid judgments can only be made after engaging with a film on its own terms. This must be followed by reflection and analysis in which sound critical method, clear values and personal experiences are brought to bear. A movie is authentically
Catholic when its Catholic traits are fully integrated into its form and content. Such integrity is similar to that perceived in a person whose beliefs and behaviour always appear to be in concert, someone we can justly say “lives their faith”. This critical process is analogous to the task Pope Benedict calls us to undertake regarding
Community Calendar
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CAPE ToWN: Mimosa Shrine, bellville (Place of pilgrimage for the Year of Faith): Rosary, 7.30pm, Holy hour and Benediction every 2nd Saturday, from January 2013, 9.00-10.00 am. Confession available during Holy hour. Tel: 076 323 8043 Padre Pio: Holy hour 3.30 pm every 3rd Sunday of the month at Holy Redeemer parish in Bergvliet. Helpers of god’s Precious Infants meet the last Saturday of the month except in December, starting with Mass at 9:30 am
at the Salesian Institue Community Chapel in Somerset Road, Cape Town. Mass is followed by a vigil and procession to Marie Stopes abortion clinic in Bree Street. For information contact Colette Thomas on 083 412 4836 or 021 593 9875 or Br Daniel Manuel on 083 544 3375 NELSPruIT: Adoration of the blessed sacrament at St Peter’s parish. Every Tuesday from 8am to 4:45pm followed by Rosary Divine Mercy prayers, then a Mass/Communion service at 5:30pm.
Southern CrossWord solutions SOLUTIONS TO 534. ACROSS: 2 Swineherds, 8 Thessalonian, 10 Ridge, 11 Odyssey, 12 Accent, 13 Warsaw, 16 Lineage, 18 Limit, 19 Intelligence, 20 Convention. DOWN: 1 Waterfalls, 3 Western, 4 Nelson, 5 Honey, 6 Reassessment, 7 Mendicant nun, 9 Eyewitness, 14 Allegro, 15 Merlot, 17 Anele.
HOLy SITES TRAVEL
Saints of Italy Pilgrimage Organized by Jemima Masire Holy Land Pilgrimage Organized by Sr Lidia
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the history of the Church during the Year of Faith. The question is not whether holiness and sin are intertwined in our faith, in ourselves and in what we create. We are challenged to discern how they are woven together—and to begin unspooling the mystery of why.—CNS
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DEATH
Liturgical Calendar Year C Weekdays Cycle Year 1
Sunday, January 27, 3rd Sunday Nehemiah 8:2-4, 5-6, 8-10, Psalm 19:8-10, 15, 1 Corinthians 12:12-30 or 12:12-14, 27, Luke 1:14; 4:14-21 Monday, January 28, St Thomas Aquinas Hebrews 9:15, 24-28, Psalm 98:1-6, Mark 3:22-30 Tuesday, January 29 Hebrews 10:1-10, Psalm 40:2, 4, 7-8, 10-11, Mark 3:31-35 Wednesday, January 30, St Hyacinth Marescotti Hebrews 10:11-18, Psalm 110:1-4, Mark 4:1-20 Thursday, January 31, St John Bosco Hebrews 10:19-25, Psalm 24:1-6, Mark 4:21-25 Friday, February 1, Votive Mass of the Sacred Heart Hebrews 10:32-39, Psalm 37:3-6, 23-24, 39-40, Mark 4:26-34 Saturday, February 2, Presentation of the Lord Malachi 3:1-4, Psalm 24:7-10, Hebrews 2:14-18, Luke 2:22-40 or 2:22-32 Sunday, February 3, 4th Sunday Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19, Psalm 71:1-6, 15-17, 1 Corinthians 12:31,13:13 or 13:4-13, Luke 4:21-30
Word of the Week
RESIDUUM REVERTETUR “The Remnant shall return!” This saying applies to the truth that throughout history, a remnant has always remained faithful to God in spite of the corruption and lapses into paganism of their leaders. PER MATREM AD FILIUM “Through the Mother to the Son.” The motto of the Marianist Order.
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DAVIDS—Dominic Cecil. Passed away December 31, 2012. Missed by his parents Cecil and Judith, siblings Tina Langley, Stephanie van den Berg and Angeline Davids and families. SNELL—Constable
Quintin Charles. Born 6/11/1979 died 25/12/2012. Tragically died on police duty in a car accident in the early hours on Christmas morning. He was buried from St Martin de Porres Catholic church, Bishop Lavis. Requiem Mass was celebrated by Frs Louis Padua, John D' Souza, Victor Fernandez Justin Chimba and assisted by Deacon Arthur Arries. He was an active youth in the parish. Always remembered for his smile by his godmother Agnes Julie. May his soul rest in peace.
IN MEMorIAM
DA SILVA—Terence. Passed away January 25, 2006. In loving memory of my dear husband. You are always in my prayers. Rest in peace. Always remembered by his wife Mary, all the families, friends, parishioners of Our Lady of Fatima and Holy Family Parish, Bellville, the Legion of Mary—Care Group and Prayer Group, Bellville.
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CATHoLIC male 38 years old is looking for a Catholic lady pen-pal or companion, currently in prison. Please write to: Shane Swarts K6–Cell 6, New Prison, Private Bag x6008, Kimberley, 8300. HouSE-SITTEr/AuPAIr: Based at Benoni Parish, will travel/with references. Phone Therèse 076 206 0627. NoTHINg is politically right if it is morally wrong. Abortion is evil. Value life!
PrAYErS
o HoLY ST JuDE! Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor for 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 whom God has given such great power, to come to my assistance; help me now in my urgent need and grant my earnest petition. I will never forget thy graces and favours you obtain for me and I will do my utmost to spread devotion to you, including having this prayer printed in this publication. Amen. St Jude, pray for us and all who honour thee and invoke thy aid. David. 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 where you are, Mother of God. Queen of heaven and earth I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity. There is none who can withstand your power, O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands. Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days and then publish. MFR. HEAr MY cry, O God, listen to my prayer. From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe. I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings. (Psalm 61:1-4).
THANKS
SINCErE gratitude to St Anthony and St Jude for their powerful intercession for a successful medical procedure. My grateful thanks too, to Fr D Bohé of St Michael’s, Potchefstroom, for his on-going kindness and prayers. Karl Affonso.
ACCoMMoDATIoN oFFErED
CAPE ToWN: Cape Peninsula beautiful homes to buy or rent. Maggi-Mae 082 892 4502, AIDA Cape Lifestyle Homes, 021 782 9263 maggimae@aida capelifestyle.co.za
HoLIDAY ACCoMMoDATIoN
LoNDoN, Protea House: Single per night R300, twin R480. Self-catering, busses and underground nearby. Phone Peter 021 851 5200. bALLITo: Up-market penthouse on beach, self-catering. 084 790 6562. FISH HoEK: Self-catering accommodation, sleeps 4. Secure parking. Tel: 021 785 1247. KNYSNA: Self-catering accommodation for 2 in Old Belvidere with wonderful lagoon views. 044 387 1052. MArIANELLA: Guest House, Simon’s Town: “Come experience the peace and beauty of God with us.” Fully equipped with amazing sea views. Secure parking, ideal for rest and relaxation. Special rates for pensioners and clergy. Tel: Malcolm Salida 082 784 5675 or mjsalida@mweb. co.za SEDgEFIELD: Beautiful self-catering garden holiday flat, sleeps four, two bedrooms, open-plan lounge, kitchen, fully equipped. 5min walk to lagoon. Out of season specials. Contact Les or Bernadette 044 343 3242, 082 900 6282. STrAND: Beachfront flat to let. Stunning views, fully equipped. Garage, one bedroom, sleeps 3-4. R450 p/night for 2 people-low season. Phone Brenda 082 822 0607. The Southern Cross is a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulations of South Africa. Printed by Paarl Coldset (Pty) Ltd, 10 Freedom Way, Milnerton. Published by the proprietors, The Catholic Newspaper & Publishing Co Ltd, at the company’s registered office, 10 Tuin Plein, Cape Town, 8001.
REMEMBERING OUR DEAD
“It is a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead, that they may be loosed from their sins” (II Macc XII,46) Holy Mass will be celebrated on the first Sunday of each month in the All Souls’ chapel, Maitland, Cape Town at 2:30pm for all souls in purgatory and for all those buried in the Woltemade cemetery.
For further information, please contact St Jude Society, Box 22230, Fish Hoek, 7975 Telephone (021) 552-3850
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