Community Calendar
Deacon Eric Haupt
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EACON Eric Haupt of Cape Town was born on July 28, 1929 on Robben Island and died on January 31. His parents both nursed on Robben Island, caring for lepers and mental patients, the outcasts of society. His father died at 42, leaving his mother with 11 children to raise. Deacon Haupt spoke highly of his mother even though he spent some years in Nazareth House when he was a young boy. Out of 11 children, one joined the Holy Cross Order and two became deacons. In 1958 he married Jutta Wiederhold, who came from Germany before the end of World War II. Her family was helped by American soldiers to flee, as her mother had Jewish blood. They married at St Patrick’s in Mowbray, Cape Town, in 1958, and had five children. He was in national service as a sergeant-major, where he was constantly belittled for his non-racist view. Fr Michael Hulgraine nomi-
nated him as a deacon 26 years ago. He attended daily Mass, as well as meeting family commitments. Deacon Haupt was the chaplain for Valkenberg Hospital for 26 years. “I would go at Christmas time with my children, and see all the patients my dad knew by name and how they loved his visits, which would strengthen them in their difficult times,” his daughter Anne Silva said. Deacon Haupt was buried on February 7 in a plain cremation box, as he had been moved by the simple life Pope Francis is showing the world.
To place your event, call Claire Allen at 021 465 5007 or e-mail c.allen@scross.co.za (publication subject to space) CAPE TOWN: Holy Cross Funfair: March 28 at Bloemhof Street, Bellville. Call 021 919 434. Rides from 10:30 to 20:00, food fair open until 20:00. 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 Sacred Heart church 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. Good Shepherd, Bothasig. Perpetual eucharistic Adoration in the chapel. All hours. All welcome.
MARIANNHILL
A pilgrimage of young Catholic men to Kevelaer mission at donnybrook in Kzn is planned for March 29-30. For inforamtion contact Mariannhill at 031 700 2704.
Sr Noreen Mortell XoLiSA PHiLLiP
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HE “Mother Teresa” of an impoverished community in Port Elizabeth has been laid to rest. Dominican Sister Noreen Mortell, born in Limerick in Ireland in 1935, died in Port Elizabeth on March 7. Sr Mortell dedicated three decades of her life to serving Kleinskool in Port Elizabeth’s northern areas. She came to South Africa in the late 1950s, and served various poor communities in Cape Town, Kroonstad and eventually Port Elizabeth. Her funeral Mass was held at St Bernadette’s Catholic church in Walmer, and she was buried at St Dominic’s priory cemetery. Fr John Clarke of St Vincent’s parish in Algoa Park said Sr Mortell’s death left a huge gap in the Kleinskool community. “When she first came to Port Elizabeth, she asked to be placed in a poor community. She was jolly, kind and caring,” he said. “Some Kleinskool residents say they feel orphaned by her passing. She was a mother and adviser,” Fr Clarke said.—Copyright The Herald.
Sr noreen Mortell serves children at a soup kitchen in Kleinskool, Port elizabeth. (Photo: Sam Majela)
Word of the Week
Vespers: A portion of the Church's divine office recited each day by priests. Also called Evening Prayer.
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Our bishops’ anniversaries This week we congratulate: March 28: Bishop Jan de Groef of Bethlehem on the seventh anniversary of his episcopal ordination.
Liturgical Calendar Year A Weekdays Cycle Year 2 Sunday, March 30, Fourth Sunday of Lent 1 Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13, Psalm 23:1-6, Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9:1-41 or John 9:1, 6-9, 1317, 34-38 Monday, March 31 Isaiah 65:17-21, Psalm 30:2, 4-6, 11-13, John 4:43-54 Tuesday, April 1 Ezekiel 47:1-9, 12, Psalm 46: 2-3, 5-6, 8-9, John 5:1-16 Wednesday, April 2 Isaiah 49:8-15, Psalm 145:8-9, 13-14, 17-18, John 5:17-30 Thursday, April 3 Exodus 32:7-14, Psalm 106:19-23, John 5:31-47 Friday, April 4 Wisdom 2:1, 12-22, Psalm 34:17-21, 23, John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saturday, April 5 Jeremiah 11:18-20, Psalm 7:2-3, 9-12, John 7:4053 Sunday, April 6, Fifth Sunday of Lent Ezekiel 37:12-14, Psalm 130:1-8, Romans 8:8-1, John 11:1-45 or John 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33-45
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IN MEMORIAM
BLUNDEN and GUNTER—Trevor, Rochelle and William. Three years now and we still miss you so, Mom, dad and William. May the Lord cradle you gently and grant you eternal rest. Lovingly remembered by your children Liz, Chris, Kathy, Mike, Genevieve, Shaun, Terry and david. DEEB—Alexander Joseph “Joe”. in loving memory of my dearest, wonderful husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather and father-in-law. We cherish and honour the memories that keep you near to us. you are in our hearts and prayers and are forever loved and remembered. you are missed terribly and inconsolably by your wife Thelma (56 years together) your children, emily, Carol, Glenn and Anthony – your daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. PILLAY—Mrs Johanna of Springbok, namaqualand. in loving memory of a dear mother, passed away March 31, 2001. A loving mother gone to rest, for all of us she did her best. Always remembered by your children, daughtersin-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, all other families and friends. Rest in peace.
PERSONAL
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PRAYERS
HOLY ST JUDE, apostle and martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, kinsman of Jesus Christ, faith-
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HAIL, HOLY Queen, Mother of Mercy! our life, our sweetness, and our hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of eve; to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley, of tears. Turn, then, most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us; and after this our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus; o clement, o loving, o sweet Virgin Mary. ALMIGHTY eternal God, source of all compassion, the promise of your mercy and saving help fills our hearts with hope. Hear the cries of the people of Syria; bring healing to those suffering from the violence, and comfort to those mourning the dead. empower and encourage Syria’s neighbours in their care and welcome for refugees. Convert the hearts of those who have taken up arms, and strengthen the resolve of those committed to peace. o God of hope and Father of mercy, your Holy Spirit inspires us to look beyond ourselves and our own needs. inspire leaders to choose peace over violence and to seek reconciliation with enemies. inspire the Church around the world with compassion for the people of Syria, and fill us with hope for a future of peace built on justice for all. We ask this through Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace and Light of the World, who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen. Prayer courtesy of the USCCB. HAVE mercy on me, o God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For i know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Against you, you alone, have i sinned, and done what is evil in your sight, so that
you are justified in your sentence and blameless when you pass judgment. indeed, i was born guilty, a sinner when my mother conceived me. you desire truth in the inward being; therefore teach me wisdom in my secret heart. Purge me with hyssop, and i shall be clean; wash me, and i shall be whiter than snow. Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones that you have crushed rejoice. Hide your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, o God, and put a new and right spirit within me. do not cast me away from your presence, and do not take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and sustain in me a willing spirit. Psalm 511 ST Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the malice and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, o Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.
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