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Fr Enoch Shomang OMI
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BLATE Father Enoch Kini Mantsubise Shomang of Johannesburg died on June 25 at the age of 75. Born on July 29, 1939, he made his oblation on January 6, 1961, and was ordained to the priesthood on July 6, 1967. Fr Shomang served at Atteridgeville, Moletsane, Molapo, Kagiso II, Regina Mundi and Munsieville parishes. He was the Oblates of Mary Immaculate’s councillor and at the time of his death the spiritual director of St Anne’s Sodality in the archdiocese of Johannesburg. Fr Shomang was often described by fellow Oblate priests as a “celebrity” as his room at the Oblate residence in Victory Park
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Liturgical Calendar Year B Weekdays Cycle Year 1 Sunday August 9 1 Kings 19:4-8, Psalms 34:2-9, Ephesians 4:30-5:2, John 6:41-51 Monday August 10, St Lawrence 2 Corinthians 9:6-10, Psalms 112:1-2, 5-9, John 12:24-26 Tuesday August 11, St Clare of Assisi Hosea 2:16, 17, 21-22, Psalms 45:11-12, 14-16, John 15:4-10 Wednesday August 12 Deuteronomy 34:1-12, Psalms 66:1-3, 5, 8, 1617, Matthew 18:15-20 Thursday August 13 Joshua 3:7-11, 13-17, Psalms 114:1-6, Matthew 18:21—19:1 Friday August 14, St Maximilian Mary Kolbe 1 John 3:13-18, Psalms 116:10-13, 16-17, John 15:12-17 Saturday August 15, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Revelation 11:19; 12:1-6, 10, Psalms 45:10-12, 16, 1 Corinthians 15:20-27, Luke 1:39-56 Sunday August 16 Proverbs 9:1-6, Psalms 34:2-7, Ephesians 5:1520, John 6:51-58
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KÖHLER—Henry Charles, who died a year ago on Aug 13, 2014. You went to live with God, but your memory lives on forever in our hearts. Rest in peace my love. Lovingly remembered by his wife Maureen and children Susan, Peter, Michael, and Leonard. KÖHLER—Henry Charles, much-loved brother of Margaret and Ursula, died on 13.08.2014. Always remembered in our thoughts and prayers. MHDSRIP.
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was always flooded with visitors. Many speakers at memorial services that were held for Fr Shomang described him as a “legend” and a “prophet of his time”, but also as a simple but modest human being who shared everything he had with people. About 4 000 mourners, including 100 priests from local parishes and neighbouring dioceses, gathered at St Charles church in Victory Park to concelebrate the requiem Mass for Fr Shomang. Archbishop Buti Tlhagale of Johannesburg, also an Oblate, celebrated the Mass, with Bishop Edward Risi of Keimoes-Upington, another Oblate, also in attendance. Lebo wa Majahe
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