February 2019

The St Dom Chronicle St Dominic’s Catholic Church, Hillcrest

A Word of Thanks from Fr John We have said goodbye to 2018 and

now welcome in 2019; with this in

mind I look back on 2018 and thank

God for the many blessings that He

has poured down on me and the

family of St Dominic’s.

I cannot let the new year start without

thanking everyone who contributed to

making 2018 a blest year: so I thank

all the many different groups that

work so tirelessly throughout the year

to keep the parish running smoothly,

because without the dedication of the

many members and groups, life would

be difficult. So to everyone who has

been involved or who are still to be

involved a big thank you and God’s

richest and many blessings.

I also take this opportunity to thank

everyone for the Christmas gift and

the many other Christmas presents

and Christmas greetings received.

Having said all this I also wish

everyone a very blessed, peaceful and

prosperous year ahead, both in your

homes and in our spiritual home of St

Dominic’s.

Once again, thank you and God Bless

and keep everyone in His loving care.

In this issue

Choose your saint for 2019 Who’s who in the catechetical zoo? Get the edge on Edge Enliven your faith with Faith Alive! Event and meeting reminders

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Happy birthday to all parishioners born in

February!

Dennis Anderson, Byron Baxendale-Small, Antonio Bertacco, Anne Brennan,

Mike Buckle, Colleen Burn, Adam Cahill, Michael Cameron, Remigius

Chapanduka, Tiago Cipriano, Shaun Coetzee, Kate Collett, Michelle Collett, Kevin

Collett, Sarah Coombe, Hilda Coombe, David Coombe, Lenize Coughlan, Kirsten

Cunha, Luiz Cunha, Thomas Daniels, George de Charmoy, Tiago De Sousa,

Robert Embleton, Dario-John Giai-Minietti, Karin Gigante, Andrew Glenn,

Patricia Gregory, Robert Gregson, Margaret Haskins, Laura Hayes Foley, Zac

Hickman, Leanne Hikins, Cynthia Hill, Megan Hoar, Melville Horsley, Mikaela

Howard, Mark Howard, Estelle Hughes, Shawn Hughes, Katie Impey, Lisa Impey,

Luke Janus, Krystyna Kalinowski, Mizpah Kelly, Antony Kerdachi, Jonathan

Kilmister, Joyce King, Jeremy Kriek, Terry Leeson, Anais Lim, Marie-Louise

Lombard, Mbali Makhaye, Ashley Malcolm-Smith, Marie-Olga Martin, Jean

Matthews, Ursula McDonald, Meghan Metzer, Abigail Metzer, Wayne Mitchell,

Nkanyiso Mkhize, Ntombifuthi Motha, Craig Mutanga, Jessica O’Brien, Harry

Ogilby, Caitlyn Oliver, Maryanne Oliver, Harvey Patterson, Rebecca Peters, Lindy

Phyfer, Renee Poole, Leonard Raymakers, Terique Reddy, Sandra Reddy, Jessica

Rogers, Debbie Rogers, Sonya Rougier Lagane, Dieter Schauerte, Bernadette

Schauerte, Marcia Schillaci, Troye Schulz, Eileen Sharp, Paul Sims, Greg Smith,

Paul Snook, Bradley Sparks, Wilfred Sparks, Samuel Strachan, Aimee Swart, Dick

Thyssen, Cynthia Tigere, Jeremy Townsend, Tiffany Van Der Linde, Chantelle

Velleman, Valerie Willemse, Brenda Winn, Mandiza Zama.

And celebrating their milestone birthdays:

21st

Mpilo Mfeka

40th

Paul Milburn

Tracey Rooi

Megan Palmer

50th

Malcolm Cobbledick

Anna Carlier

Valentine Makina

Lynn McKenzie

70th

Rodney Carr

To all parishioners involved in

making our Christmas liturgies

wonderful and blessed occasions,

from those who served on the

altar, to those who made sure

everything ran smoothly behind

the scenes.

To Pauline Rosseau and Mike

Ronald for leading the Advent

retreat which was well attended

and enjoyed by those present.

To Cathrine Purcell, who after

many years of being Catechism

Coordinator has stepped down.

The parish as a whole thanks her

for her years of dedication in this

vital ministry.

To Giselle Koenig, who has

accepted the role of new

coordinator. We wish her all the

best going forward.

To Mike Ronald who has been

appointed and has accepted to

take on the role as new

Confirmation coordinator.

To Lynette Kuster, who after a

number of years heading up the

Ladies’ Guild, has stepped down.

And to Charmaine Giddey for taking

over this very busy and important

role from Lynette.

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To the following new

parishioners: Melville & Barbara

Horsley, Ryan & Kaytlin Griffith

and family, Simphiwe & Nomusa

Mkhize and family, Adele Nelson,

May Miller, Neil & Tymara

Cuninghame and family.

We hope you will enjoy being

part of the St Dom’s family!

To Corrinne Lategan, on the birth

of her granddaughter, Bethany,

daughter of Sean and Taylor

Lategan.

To Sue Cameron, who won a first

place in the Masters Category at

the KZN quilt competition.

To January’s winners of the SSVP

100 Club draw. 1st prize: Fr Brian

Southward, 2nd prize: Jenny

Meilhon, 3rd prize: Chris Reabow.

To Alaine Crawford, whose mother,

Kamala Landro, passed away

recently.

May her soul and the souls of all

the faithful departed, through

the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Liturgically & Spiritually Speaking

Adoration

A reminder that Adoration has once

again resumed from 6am until 6pm

on Wednesdays.

Parishioners are encouraged to

spend some time before the Blessed

Sacrament on that day.

If you are able to commit to a

particular time, please contact Dev

Rider on 084 513 5911.

Reception for Archbishop Abel

Gabuza

Due to the Mass of Reception for

Archbishop Abel Gabuza to be held on

Sunday, 10 February in Durban, mass

times at St Dominic’s will be as follows

for that weekend:

Sat, 9 February Holy Mass at 5.30pm

Sun, 10 February

Holy Mass at 7.00am There will be NO 5pm mass

Choose a saint to guide you through

2019

Dev Rider has once again kindly

prepared a selection of saints that

parishioners can choose from to be

their guide and spiritual mentor

through the course of the year. If you

would like to choose a saint, look out

for the container at the back of the

church and draw a slip of paper.

Parishioners who take part are

encouraged to research their saint and

pray to him/her over the year.

(Courtesty: Mike Buckle)

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Our Ministries

Who’s who in the catechetical zoo?

As is customary at the start of every new year, a little ‘moving

and shaking’ takes place among the wonderful moms and

dads, who nurture and teach our children in the formal

aspects of our Catholic faith. Here’s a look at the various

catechetical teams for 2019:

Children’s Church – Coordinated by Karen Peters

Team members are Liz Fenner, Andrea Davidson, Jill Galway,

Megan Palmer, Caryn Du Plessis, Janet Turner, Jacqui Snook

and Keri Strachan.

Junior Catechism – Coordinated by Giselle Koenig

Grade 1: Mbali Makhaye

Grade 2: David Baker

First Reconciliation: Estelle Hughes

First Holy Communion: Giselle Koenig

Edge – Coordinated by Janet Turner

Team members are Bronwyn Swart, Yvonne Howard and

Krissy Cilliers.

LifeTeen – Coordinated by Mike Ronald

Team members are Julie Ronald, Justin Butt, Debbie Butt,

Luke Davis, Kate Swart, Aimee Swart, Dylan Roper, Alex

Marais, Nthombi Msibi and Jo Divall.

Confirmation – Coordinated by Mike Ronald

Team members are Deacon Martin Hughes and Wayne

Redman.

Of course, there is ALWAYS room for more helpers,

teachers and facilitators… you will not be turned away! So

if you would like to join these incredible teams, please

contact our various coordinators or the parish office.

And to the parents of our children… there is only so

much the Holy Spirit can do. He’s provided the

teachers and inspired the programmes – now it’s up to

YOU to get your children to their lessons and mass

every week!

Some of our Edge children enjoying their fun-filled lessons.

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Get the edge on Edge!

Edge is our Faith formation programme for any and all

children in Grades 5 to 7. All children of the parish and any

school friends and family members are always so welcome!

It takes place on a Tuesday afternoon from 4 to 5pm in the

Parish Hall.

Our sessions are interesting, interactive and relevant to

the children’s young lives, using a multi-media approach to

our teaching and leading.

We cover real issues – bullying, gossip, social media,

depression etc.

We explain our Catholic practices and doctrine – so

that the children understand how these lead them

closer to Christ

We have Bible Study

We enjoy social interaction and games afternoons

We have prayer sessions

And so much more ...

Our Vision for Edge! Young Catholic Christians dedicated to God, equipped

with knowledge and understanding of God and their

Faith in Him.

Young people who are a key part of our Church and

social community, playing an active role in the life of

the parish and the work of Christ in society.

Catholics living for Christ, not forced by a sense of duty

or obligation, but by a burning desire to deepen their

relationship with their living God.

Joyful Catholics, being the face of Christ to the World!

What did the Edge children of 2018 have to say?

“Why do I love and follow Christ?”

He makes things we believe to be impossible, possible.

He brought me into this world, and helps me when I

need him.

He leads me and sets an example.

He helps me when I am down and through my

struggles.

He helps me when times are tough.

He loves me and is always there for me

He was the only thing that made me happy after ...

He always answers my prayers.

He always shows me the right way.

He blessed me with the best legit Dad ever!

He makes my life better.

I can talk to him whenever and he always listens.

He put me in the best family ever.

He is kind and He knows what to do, and when to do it.

He comforts me and makes me happy.

Because following Him makes me kind and wonderful.

Because He did amazing things, He is faithful and does

the right things.

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Meetings & Events

SSVP 100 Club Draw Friday, 1 February After 5.30pm mass The Meeting Place

All are welcome. Bring finger supper to share

Meeting for First Holy Communion Parents

Tuesday, 5 February 6pm

The Meeting Place

Zulu Mass Held on the 2nd Friday of every month.

Friday, 8 February 5.30pm

All are most welcome to attend

Mass of Reception for Archbishop Abel Gabuza Sunday, 10 February

10am at St Henry’s Marist College All parishioners are invited to attend.

Hillcrest Government Hospital Chapel Duty Sunday, 10 February

10.15am Meet at Hillcrest Government Hospital Car Park. Help is needed to wheel patients to the chapel

Faith Alive! Our new series will be on “The Mass” by Bishop Robert

Barron

Starts on Tuesday 12 February After 9am Mass

It will run for six weeks. Each session comprises 30 minutes DVD and 30 minutes discussion. The topics are:

1. A Privileged Encounter 2. Called out of the World 3. God speaks our Story 4. Responding to God

5. Preparing for Sacrifice 6. The Real Presence Creates Communion

Tea and biscuits will be served in the hall after Mass, followed by the session which starts at 10h00. All are

welcome and there is no cost.

Pre-Baptism Class Wednesday, 20 February

5pm Please make an appointment with Fr John before attending.

SSVP Food Parcel Packing Saturday, 23 February

7.30am The Paddock

Any and all are welcome to help!

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