CLASSIFIEDS Fr Myles Russell OFM
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RANCISCAN Father Myles Russell of Pretoria, a former seminary rector, died on July 2 at the age of 82. Born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1934, he was the eldest son of the late Tom and Marie Russell. His brother Tom also became a Franciscan priest. Fr Myles entered the Franciscan order in 1952 and in 1960 was ordained a priest after studies in Rome. He came to South Africa the same year, where he worked for 56 years. Although he was mostly known as rector of St John Vianney Seminary—from 1977 to 1984 when St Peter’s Seminary and St John Vianney came together—he also worked in parishes in Vanderbijlpark, Boksburg, Durban and Harare, Zimbabwe. He is remembered as the for-
mator of many priests who became bishops in South Africa. The current rector of St John Vianney, Fr Paul Manci, was also a student of Fr Myles. “Fr Myles was a very responsible and conscientious person. Though a bit reserved, he had a very good sense of humour. He
also had a good memory for people, especially for the priests who passed through his hands,” said his fellow Franciscan, Archbishop William Slattery of Pretoria. For a number of years he suffered ill health, but that did not dampen his commitment to the Church and to the Lord. At his funeral, tributes were made by Bishops Graham Rose of Dundee, Jerry Masela of Polokwane and Joao Rodrigues of Tzaneen. “As in all Franciscan funerals, the friars said goodbye to Fr Myles with a joy arising from a trust in the goodness of God. They saw Fr Myles as a gift, a friend and loyal brother, “said Archbishop Slattery. “The funeral was celebrated by his brother, Fr Tom Russell, who with his expertise in liturgy, made it a profound experience.”
Fr Xolisile Augustine Kondlo
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ATHER Xolisile Augustine Kondlo, who died on June 18, was born in Port Elizabeth on October 26, 1978, the son of Daliwonga and Julia Kondlo. He attended primary school at Ilongwe in Dunbrody, Nosipho in Kwanobuhle and Vezubuhle in Swartkops Valley. The highlight of his primary school days was when he entered the school pageant and won the title of Mr Vezubuhle. He went to Vulumzi High School, Motherwell, where he completed his senior certificate and excelled in athletics, particularly the 100m sprints. He had a great love for soccer and was a member for the Swartkops Valley United Brothers team, where he played right wing. In 1998 Xolisile went to the Academy of Learning to do practical bookkeeping and in 1999 he
attended Vista University to do a BCom. During his second year Xolisile left Vista to pursue his calling to the priesthood and started his philosophy studies. He completed his philosophy in 2004 and went on to study theology which he completed in 2008.
Liturgical Calendar Year C – Weekdays Cycle Year 2 Sunday July 24 Genesis 18:20-32, Psalms 138:1-3, 6-8, Colossians 2:12-14, Luke 11:1-13 Monday July 25, St James the Apostle 2 Corinthians 4:7-15, Psalms 126, Matthew 20:20-28 Tuesday July 26, Ss Joachim and Anne, parents of Mary Jeremiah 14, 17-22, Psalms 79, 8-9.11.13, Matthew 13, 36-43 Wednesday July 27 Jeremiah 15:10, 16-21, Psalms 59:2-4, 10-11, 1718, Matthew 13:44-46 Thursday July 28, St St Anne and Mary, Victor in Lourdes Jeremiah 18:1-6, Psalms 146:1-6, Matthew 13:47-53 Friday July 29, St Martha 1 John 4, 7-16, Psalms 34, 2-11, John 11, 19-27 or Luke 10, 38-42 Saturday July 30, Ss Justin de Jacobis and Peter Chrysologus Jeremiah 26:11-16, 24, Psalms 69:15-16, 30-31, 33-34, Matthew 14:1-12 Sunday July 31 Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23, Psalms 90:3-6, 12-14, 17, Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11, Luke 12:13-21
On April 27, 2012 Fr Xolisile was ordained to the priesthood at Pawulos Oyingcwele parish. He worked in numerous parishes in the diocese of Port Elizabeth and also worked for the pastoral development office as a translator. In 2013 he became ill and was diagnosed with acute interstitial pneumonitis and often had to be hospitalised to receive oxygen. By 2014 he became reliant on a 24hour oxygen machine and was restricted to staying in his flat. He continued to do translating work from home and started a campaign to educate people about his condition in the hope that one day they would become organ donors. He never lost his faith and continued in the hope that a compatible lung donor would be found. He leaves behind his mother, siblings, aunt, cousins and many nephews and nieces.
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CONGRATULATIONS Mum and dad (Dorothy and Billy Deane, from St Anne's parish, Sydenham, Durban) on your 60th wedding anniversary from your children Margaret, Arthur, edward and Sandra, grandchildren Lauren, Anthea, Denzil, Kaylee, Ashley, Micaela and Tineal. Great-grandchildren Aliyah, Miah, Gabriella, ethan and Matthew. A love story journey from Mariannhill (dad training as a bricklayer and mum as a nurse ) to a wedding in the eastern Cape and currently to life in Durban.
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CERFONTYNE—Michael. In loving memory of our dear son and brother who passed away July 16, 2010. We will always love and keep you in our hearts.
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