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The Southern Cross, January 1 to January 7, 2014
COMMUNITY The Southern Cross is proud to announce in association with Mariannhill Mission Press a year-long monthly feature of
WEDDING PHOTOS open to all couples married in a Catholic church between November 30, 2013 and November 30, 2014.
The official representative of the Holy See, Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana, is pictured during the requiem Mass for Nelson Mandela at Sacred Heart cathedral in Pretoria. During the offertory procession the children presented the South African flag to the cardinal to symbolise the need for national unity
The City Bowl deanery held its annual Christmas carols and pageant on Reconciliation Day at Nazareth House in Vredehoek, Cape Town.
The archdiocese of Bloemfontein culminated the Year of Faith at the Botshabelo Arena with the theme “Strong in the Faith”. Archbishop Jabulani Nxumalo ordained Fr Gracious Lombe and parishes were given olive trees to symbolise the faith that should grow in parishioners’ hearts. An Alpha Median 25 conference was held at the Church-on-Main, The Mill, in Wynberg, Cape Town. (Back from left) Celeste Harris, Nina Richards, Brenda Abrahams, Fr Peter-John Pearson, Glynis Josephs, Celeste Diest and Gregory Josephs. (Seated) Merle Thomas, Janine Richards and Monique Maneveld.
The parish of Christ the King in Wentworth, in Durban, celebrated its 50th anniversary with a Mass celebrated by Cardinal Wilfrid Napier. Papal awards were presented to parishioners for their service to the parish. (Front from left) Les and Colleen Willard, Cardinal Napier, Dorothy Houston, Eugenie Coleman, Maureen Fynn. (Middle) Hugo Hayes, Rosie Johns, Peter Stalls, Albert Stephens, Errol Coleman. (Back) Aubrey Johns, Errol Burgess, Edna Burgess. Absent from the photo are Doreen Lamalette and Theresa Williams.
Fr Vusumuzi Magagula of Witbank diocese celebrated the 10th anniversary of his ordination. The Mass was held at Sacred Heart parish in Mashishing and concelebrated by four priests from the diocese.
Sr Gabisile Mavimbela of the Mantellate Sisters Servants of Mary made her final vows in Hluthi, Swaziland. Sr Mavimbela (centre left) is pictured with her fellow sisters and Bishop José Luis Ponce de León of Ingwavuma, who has been appointed bishop of Manzini in Swaziland.
Altar servers at St Clare’s parish in Elsie’s River, Cape Town, were recommissioned. They are pictured with parish priest Fr Job Kaleekaparampil MSFS.
At the end of the year-long feature, our jury panel and readers will choose a COUPLE OF THE YEAR with two runners-up who will receive prizes of photographic canvas prints sponsored by Mariannhill Mission Press.
The following T&Cs apply: 1. Photos may picture only the bride and the groom, and must be in horizontal format. Digital pictures must have a width of at least 640 pixels. 2. The caption must state the bride’s maiden name, the groom’s name, the names of the parents, the date of the wedding, the name and location of the church, and the name of the officiating priest. The name of the photographer (and website, if professional) may be given as well. 3. Please include contact details of the bridal couple. 4. Photos of weddings which did not take place in a church are acceptable provided a Catholic priest officiated at the ceremony. 5. Entry to the competition is open to couples residing in South Africa, Botswana, Swaziland, Namibia, Lesotho and Zimbabwe. 6 Photos must be received within eight weeks of the wedding. 7. By sending the photo to The Southern Cross you agree that the couple depicted consents to publication in print and on The Southern Cross’ website and/or Facebook page, and to use for promotional purposes related to The Southern Cross and (in reference to the competition) by Mariannhill Mission Press. 8. While The Southern Cross aims to publish most submitted photos that meet our guidelines, the number of photos that can be published will be subject to space constraints. 9. All published photos and a selection of unpublished photos will be featured on The Southern Cross’ website (www.scross.co.za). Send your wedding photos to weddings@scross.co.za or Wedding Pics, The Southern Cross, PO Box 232, Cape Town, 8000
The RCIA group of pre-catechumens, confirmation candidates and their sponsors are pictured at St John Bosco parish in Robertsham, Johannesburg. The group is led by Sr Patricia Finn (back far left), assisted by Iris Seabrook (back far right) and Deacons Mike Nolan and Victor Ho (both absent).