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The Southern Cross, June 15 to June 21, 2016
COMMUNITY
The archdiocese of Durban’s Justice & Peace Commission held a diocesan workshop attended by 19 parishes and 60 delegates, and co-facilitated by Kabelo Selema and Robert Mafinyori from the SACBC J&P Commission and Kalie Senyane.
infants were baptised at St Peter Claver parish in Pimville, Soweto, Seminarians from St John Vianney seminary by Fr Tom Segami oMi, assisted by Deacon Thokoane. (Photo: Sello are pictured with driver Mr Joseph during their Mokoka) Mothers Day trip.
Parishioners of Corpus Christi parish in Wynberg and St Joseph’s parish in Goodwood, Cape Town, went on pilgrimage to the holy land. Spiritual leaders Fr John Christopher Jesudhason SAC (right), Fr Mari Joseph oCD (left) and Deacon John Sheraton accompanied the group.
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Fr Papi Mothai oMi of Bloemfontein with members of the St Rose Missionary Associates of Mary immaculate, a lay organisation that collaborates in themission of the oblates of Mary immaculate. The associates celebrated Fr Mothai’s tenth anniversary of ordination and birthday at Thabo ya Kriste church in Thaba Nchu with a reception. (Submitted by Mongali Chabalala & Tshepo Zikhali)
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First holy Communion candidates from St Mary’s cathedral in Cape Town, received the sacrament with Fr Rohan Smuts. This is the largest group of candidates that the cathedral has had in many years. (Photo: Michelle Perry)
youth Alpha was launched in holy Family and our lady of Fatima parishes in Bellville, Cape Town, supported by Fr Bogdan Buksa. youth Alpha is a ten-week programme, consisting of 14 interactive sessions which is available for all youth. Each session is started with prayer and reflections and snacks, followed by praise and worship. A video and discussion on relevant topics help the youth along a path imitating Christ.
ST ANTHONYS CHILD and YOUTH CARE CENTRE Keeping Children safe within families
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St Joseph’s parish in Primrose, Germiston, held a supper and bingo evening organised by the Catholic Women’s league as part of its fundraising. (Photo: Anna Accolla)
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Ninety-five parents and guardians of orphaned and vulnerable children graduated from the Family Matters Programme at leseding Community Development Project in Brits, archdiocese of Pretoria.