EIindaba apologizes for so late a delivery of the information; however, the life dynamics was stronger than the abilities of the editor.

 

EFr. Zolile completed the series of workshops for the SCJ’s as well as the Sacred Heart Sisters’ pre and novices and left on the 8^th September to Rome.

 

EFr. Ntaka took part in SACOP meeting in Durban from 2-7 September.

 

EProvincial Council met in Graaff-Reinet for a 2-day meeting as a preparation for Provincial Assembly and for the Council meeting. Many thanks to Fr. Ziggy for his great hospitality.

 

EFr. Paul came back from his holiday 16 of September, Welcome!

 

EOur SCJ candidates together with Fr. Peter and 30 members of Bethulie community completed Home Base Care Course presented by Sr. Cathy, John Michael and Eunice and were awarded with a diploma on the 23^rd September. Congratulation!

 

EProvincial Assembly – 25-26 September

The Assembly dealt with:

-         Our life and work after Recife conference.

-         Dehonian Family what we know about it and what we need to know.

-         Sacred Heart Auto League – its present and its future.

 

EProvincial Council meeting took place in Aliwal on the 26 of September.

 

E27^th September Fr. Ofi came back from Germany and was brought safely from Bloemfontein by Fr. Benno. Welcome!

 

E18-19^th of October Fr. Ziggy was in Port Elizabeth for further medical examination.

 

E8^th of September was the day of the 40^th anniversary of the first vows of Fr. Anthony Austin. Congratulations!

 

E6^th of October shocking news touched every SCJ- Br. Paul died in Merrivale.

 

EFuneral of Br. Paul was held in Aliwal North on the 13^th of October. Fr. Provincial wants in this way to thank all those who contributed towards good organization of the funeral.

 

EIindaba would like to express a deep sympathy to our confreres who lately lost their relatives: Bp. Potocnak’s sister, Dk. Mabeka’s brother, Pre-nov. Joshua’s brother and Anele’s sister.

PROVINCIAL

26-28.08     In Graaff-Reinet and assisted Fr. Ziggy to P. E. for medical examination

27.08 Evening with Bp. Baay

28.08 Middelburg – “Last Comfort”

2. 09 To Merrivale

3.09 Took part in official opening of the “Enkanyisweni” in Cedara – Sister Campus of the SJTI; e.g. SS Aloysia and Mary Xavier Sacred Heart Sisters stay there

4.09 AGM – Cedara SJTI

5.09 Meeting with Martin Mandew

6.09 In Bloemfontein – short meeting with Fr. J. Nolen OMI

11-13. 09    In Graaff-Reinet Council Meeting

18.09 To De Aar with Fr. Paul

20.09 Meeting with Bp. Lobinger

30.09 In Teresa Mission

5.10 In Teresa Mission

6.10 Merrivale in connection with Br. Paul’s death

18.10 Short meeting with Bp. Lobinger

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Provincial Council

Provincial Council met few times since last issue of Iindaba and dealt with:

 

PApplication for ordination to the priesthood and diaconate of Brs.: B. Sompane, I. Mutanyu and I. Mabeka.  It was decided that ordination to diaconate of Brs. Sompane and Mutanyu (if he will complete the 3^rd year of theology, will take place on the 15^th December in the Cathedral of Aliwal North.

 

PTransfers – final decision about transfers will be made in the beginning of December.

De Aar

_Sacred Heart Sodality of De Aar diocese met in Graaff-Reinet on 28-29 September for their annual feast with Bp. Potocnak and Fr. Paul - spiritual director of the sodality.

_Bp. Potocnak left for USA and will be back on the 25^th October. One of the reasons for his visit is the recent death of his sister and 50^th anniversary of his metric.

Aliwal North

_Fr. Provincial and Bp. Lobinger took part in the conclusion of the Community Week in Teresa Mission. For the 3^rd year this celebration was connected with the SCC’s feast rather than with blessing of the leaders.

SCJs IN THE WORLD

? 3 members of our Congregation: Archbp. Oscar Scheid SCJ of Rio de Janeiro – Brazil, Archbp. Tome’ Makhweliha SCJ of Nampula – Mozambique and Fr. General V. Bressanelli as the delegate representing the Union of General Superiors attending the Synod of Bishops in Vatican.

? Fr. General V. Bressanelli completed 40 years of religious life on the 29^th September. Congratulations!

 

? 11 of October 8 SCJ confreres from the Indonesian province were ordained to priesthood.

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Attention!!!!

Fr. Provincial is going overseas 24 October to attend two meetings in Rome:

1.     SCJ Major Superiors

2.     Mission Animators,

and will be back on 28 November.