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April 2020 Volume 1, Issue 2 CONVERSATIONS OUR EASTER ISSUE I am writing to you from the rectory on the 19th day of the national Lockdown and statistics have already shown that 2272 South Africans have contracted COVID-19, 410 have recovered and that there have been 27 deaths. By the time you read the online parish magazine – Conversations, these numbers will have escalated. The current global pandemic has indeed disrupted every aspect of our lives. There are those who have expressed their concern regarding the economic impact of the lockdown, and there are those who call for stringent measures, including a longer lockdown period to curb the constant spread of the virus. As a parish family, the disruption of our Lenten journey together, as we looked forward to Easter, was one we did not anticipate. Yet, in the midst of it all, we have remained an Easter people. We have continued our togetherness by praying daily in our homes, and just being living examples of what it means to be disciples of the resurrected Jesus. We do know that Easter is for us much more than just an historical commemoration, it is the central reality of our faith which dictates every aspect of our lives and the way we live. One of my favourite Easter passages, which sustains me at this time of uncertainty, comes from Romans 8:38-39 ―I am sure that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.‖ All of us have had experiences of disruptions, ups and downs in our lives. Whether it was an illness we struggled with, the death of a loved one, financial insecurity, family discords, etc; the resurrection of Jesus assures us that whatever happens, the love of God remains. It is a love that grows deeper every time we rise above the disruptions and challenges of life. The story of Easter - the empty tomb, is one big story of divine disruption. A disruption that brings new life, hope, joy and peace. Allow the Easter disruption for this year, to be for you and your family, one that transcends and deepens your understanding of yourself, your family, extended families, neighbours, your fellow parishioners and all of God‘s creation. ―We remain an Easter People!‖ Alleluia! Happy Easter! with love, Selwyn INSIDE THIS ISSUE Palm Sunday & Stations of the Cross .. 2 The Crosses of St Oswald‘s ................ 4 COVID-19 ....................................... 5 Spiritual Formation Course................ 5 A Wedding....................................... 5 Lay Ministers .................................... 6 Music Ministry. ................................. 8 Sunday School Beach Walk………….. 8 An American Award…………...…..... 9 Parish Vestries………………..……….10 APPEAL FOR YOUR NEWS Please help us build this news- letter. Send us your stories, pictures and events to share: [email protected] Contact the Office: Deirdre - 021 551 8529 READ OUR NEWS ONLINE https://www.stoswalds.org.za/people- of-the-parish/ Through the COVID - 19 crisis Jesus Christ is carrying us all. ST OSWALD‘S CHURCH ‗where all are held together in Christ‘ Christ the King - St Oswald‘s Sanctuary. Donated by a past parishioner, Dorothy Wilkinson ―Celebrating Easter amidst disruptions. Alleluia! Alleluia!‖
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April 2020

Volume 1, Issue 2

CONVERSATIONS

OUR EASTER ISSUE

I am writing to you from the rectory on the 19th day of the

national Lockdown and statistics have already shown that

2272 South Africans have contracted COVID-19, 410 have

recovered and that there have been 27 deaths. By the time

you read the online parish magazine – Conversations, these

numbers will have escalated. The current global pandemic

has indeed disrupted every aspect of our lives. There are

those who have expressed their concern regarding the

economic impact of the lockdown, and there are those who

call for stringent measures, including a longer

lockdown period to curb the constant spread of the

virus. As a parish family, the disruption of our Lenten

journey together, as we looked forward to Easter, was one we did not anticipate. Yet, in the

midst of it all, we have remained an Easter people. We have continued our togetherness by

praying daily in our homes, and just being living examples of what it means to be disciples of

the resurrected Jesus. We do know that Easter is for us much more than just an historical

commemoration, it is the central reality of our faith which dictates every aspect of our lives

and the way we live.

One of my favourite Easter passages, which sustains me at this time of uncertainty, comes from

Romans 8:38-39 ―I am sure that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor

powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all

creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.‖

All of us have had experiences of disruptions, ups and

downs in our lives. Whether it was an illness we

struggled with, the death of a loved one, financial

insecurity, family discords, etc; the resurrection of Jesus

assures us that whatever happens, the love of God

remains. It is a love that grows deeper every time we

rise above the disruptions and challenges of life.

The story of Easter - the empty tomb, is one big story of

divine disruption. A disruption that brings new life,

hope, joy and peace. Allow the Easter disruption for

this year, to be for you and your family, one that transcends and deepens your understanding

of yourself, your family, extended families, neighbours, your fellow parishioners and all of

God‘s creation. ―We remain an Easter People!‖ Alleluia!

Happy Easter! with love, Selwyn

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Palm Sunday & Stations of the Cross .. 2

The Crosses of St Oswald‘s ................ 4

COVID-19 ....................................... 5

Spiritual Formation Course................ 5

A Wedding ....................................... 5

Lay Ministers .................................... 6

Music Ministry. ................................. 8

Sunday School Beach Walk………….. 8

An American Award…………...…..... 9

Parish Vestries………………..……….10

APPEAL FOR YOUR NEWS

Please help us build this news-

letter.

Send us your stories, pictures and

events to share:

[email protected]

Contact the Office:

Deirdre - 021 551 8529

READ OUR NEWS ONLINE

https://www.stoswalds.org.za/people-

of-the-parish/

Through the COVID - 19 crisis

Jesus Christ is carrying us all.

ST OSWALD‘S CHURCH

‗where all are held together in Christ‘

Christ the King - St Oswald‘s Sanctuary.

Donated by a past parishioner,

Dorothy Wilkinson

―Celebrating Easter amidst disruptions. Alleluia! Alleluia!‖

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PALM SUNDAY & THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS

The Way of the Cross

The term "Stations of the Cross" refers both to a series of fourteen representations of events

on Christ‘s journey to the Cross and the popular devotion of passing before them in

meditation on Christ‘s sacrifice. The devotion reflects the practice of pilgrims to Jerusalem

who, from earliest times to the current day, have followed the way of the Cross from the

house of Pilate to Calvary and wished to re-enact this journey on their return home.

The stations grew out of imitations of the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem which is believed to be

the actual path Jesus walked to Mount Calvary. The object of the stations is to help the

Christian faithful to make a spiritual pilgrimage through contemplation of the Passion of

Christ. It has become one of the most popular devotions and the stations can be found in

many Western Christian churches.

The traditional pilgrimage route in Jerusalem starts at the site of Pilate‘s Judgement Hall in

the Antonia and follows the Via Dolorosa through the narrow streets of Old Jerusalem to

come to the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre. When the Franciscans received custody of the

holy places in medieval times, they encouraged the erection of tableaux in their own churches

depicting the sacrificial journey.

The custom spread widely to other

churches.

The content and number of the

stations has varied widely

throughout the ages, but the

number was settled as fourteen

under Clement XII in the 18th

century. Eight of the stations

directly reflect incidents recorded

in the Gospels; the remaining six

are based on inferences from the

Gospel or from pious legend.

THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS

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FROM THE WARDENS…..

During the run-up to

Easter and most

especially on Palm

Sunday, we remember

and relive Christ‘s

journey and experiences

as He first entered

Jerusalem triumphantly

and then went on to

struggle to his final

earthly destination of the

Cross.

St Oswald‘s and many

other Christian churches

re-enact this procession

every year. However, we

have not been able to

follow this tradition this

year due to the Corona-

virus precautions which

have been put in place.

Instead, here follows a

history and description of

the tradition evolved

from the final pilgrimage

of Jesus.

We are writing to you at this most unusual and

unprecedented time in the life of our parish

and indeed of the whole world.

It is at times like these that we need to be in

close communication with each other and

supporting one another however we can.

Please take time to read yet again, this excellent

publication. Stay in touch on our website, by

reading the Rector‘s letter and on our face

book page. St Oswald‘s Anglican church

https://www.facebook.com/

groups/112076346297/

Times are tough but we know that through the

strength of our Lord Jesus Christ we can get

through it. We pray for our Rector and our

spiritual leaders and for all of you at this time

of Easter when we celebrate the Risen Lord.

Happy Easter.

Andrée, Nadine & Loretta — Churchwardens

The Bell Tower at St George‘s Cathedral -

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba called for

the ringing of bells and the revival of the

Angelus as a way of sharing worship

during South Africa‘s Lockdown.

Ninth Station of the Cross - in the

Christian Quarter of present day Jerusalem

The Bell Tower at St Oswald‘s

The Via Dolorosa

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ST LUKE‘S -

STATIONS OF

THE CROSS

With the recovered theology of the paschal

mystery stressing the integral unity of Christ‘s

death and resurrection, a fifteenth

station representing the resurrection has

frequently been added to the series. Stations

of the Cross may be part of a devotion at

any time, and particularly during Holy

Week, particularly on Palm Sunday

or Good Friday.

Stations:

I. Jesus is condemned to death.

II. Jesus takes up the cross.

III. Jesus falls for the first time.

IV. Jesus meets his mother.

V. The cross is laid upon Simon of

Cyrene

http://www.anglicannews.org

VI. A woman wipes the face of Jesus.

VII. Jesus falls for the second time.

VIII. Jesus meets the women of

Jerusalem.

IX. Jesus falls for the third time.

X. Jesus is stripped of his garments.

XI. Jesus is nailed to the cross.

XII. Jesus dies on the cross.

XIII. Jesus is taken down from the

cross.

XIV. Jesus is placed in the tomb.

XV. The tomb is empty. Jesus is not

here, for he has risen.

https://en.wikipedia.org

St Francis‘ Chapel

Shrine

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PALM SUNDAY - 2020

AT ST OSWALD‘S

The congregation of St Luke‘s have long

expressed a wish to have the Stations of the

Cross installed in their Chapel.

After acquiring a beautiful set of Stations,

and due to the generosity of a St Luke‘s

parishioner, these will shortly be hung in

the chapel.

Despite the church

buildings being

closed,

parishioners were

encouraged to

decorate homes,

gates, and doors

with Palm Crosses

to celebrate this day.

PALMS IN THE ANCIENT WORLD:

In Roman circles, palms were a sign of

victory and triumph. In Jewish circles,

they were a traditional sign of

celebration and joy. And so that‘s what

they were doing… Celebrating Jesus

firstly, and then secondly, equally

important, they were making a

courageous, political stand for him and

with him: ‗This is the kind of

countercultural status, power and

kingship we embrace‘ – here to be of

service, to be compassionate, to be part

of the healing, part of the blessing… As

we are, over these days, in solidarity

with the rest of humankind. (From a

Palm Sunday Poster circulated in the Diocese)

St Oswald‘s

Church Entrance

The Rectory Gate

The simple cross above the apse of the

St Oswald‘s Sanctuary

‗…. Hosanna to the

Son of David!

Blessed is he

who comes in the name

of the Lord!‘

Matthew 21: 9

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THE CROSSES OF ST OSWALD‘S

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7 Another Celtic style cross has been etched on to the double

doors of Maureen‘s House where we have our offices.

8 Made by parishioners, George and Lioni Senekal, at the

request of Fr Selwyn, this simple rustic cross of woven branches

has found a place in the garden behind the church hall, and

creates a peaceful meditative mood in the space.

9 This very beautiful wrought iron cross was donated by

Wilfred McHelm. It is apparently of French origin and was

reclaimed and shipped to South Africa. It has yet to find a

permanent place to be hung within the church grounds.

10 This beautiful cross stands in the quiet garden of the offices

next to the church. It was created by Steph Loy-Reed, a

parishioner who now finds herself in Australia. It is symbolically

draped and ‗planted‘ in the ground to age, grow and weather

with time and change. It is a beautiful work with which Steph

has simultaneously blessed us and left a little of herself behind….

THE CROSSES

OF ST OSWALD’S

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4 7

8 9

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From it‘s very earliest days as a little wooden church, St

Oswald‘s has always carried a simple cross. (1) In this drawing

of the original building, one is able to see that there was also a

cross above the wooden bell tower which is in keeping with

the one crowning the church. There are nowadays, a number

of different styles of crosses around the church, but each one

has been created with love and belongs completely in

St Oswald‘s.

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5

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2 The most striking and prominent crucifix in the church, is the

Christ the King above the sanctuary. It was shipped from

England and donated in memory of Harry Wilkinson, by his

devoted wife and longtime parishioner - Dorothy.

3 The simple cross design was carried over from the original

wooden church and cleverly included in the brickwork design

on the wall of the bell-tower entrance.

4 In our Garden of Remembrance, there stands a large granite

cross which is a nod to the Celtic origins of our patronal saint,

St Oswald. He won his throne as the King of Northumbria in

634 AD after erecting a wooden cross on the

battlefield, and praying to God for a Christian victory. 5 A simple wooden cross.

lovingly handmade by

parishioner, Jack Schell,

forms the focal point in

our Garden of Remembrance

11 Longtime parishioner

and lay minister,Caroline

de Wet, gifted the offices

with this warm and

welcoming mosaic cross

which now graces the

reception area.

6 Perhaps the first cross

one sees from outside, is

the simple wooden cross

above the Sanctuary‘s

apse. This was also

crafted by Jack at the

time of the extensions.

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THE SPIRITUAL FORMATION COURSE FOR LAY LEADERS

Towards the end of last year, Fr Selwyn felt, after

the time he has spent here at St Oswald‘s, able to

look ahead to what the parish needs are, in order

to grow. The lay leadership in our parish facilitates

this growth, and they in turn, should be nurtured.

They need to work alongside the rector and one

another in a spirit of willing servitude. Without lay

leaders, it is very difficult to sustain the regular

worship and liturgy which we so often take for

granted. In order to bolster the ability and capacity

of those serving in lay leadership positions, this

course was developed by Rev Tembeka Mpako-

Ntusi and Caroline de Wet, to foster and deepen the spirituality of

individuals, bringing them closer to God, and enabling them to

contribute their own gifts in the fulfilment of truly meaningful

worship.

One of the Groups with Cosmo, Saleah,

Gayroun and Bob, sharing experiences

and laughter...

A PERSPECTIVE ON THE COURSE

On 8 February 2020 the first meeting of the spiritual formation

journey was held at St Oswald‘s in Milnerton.

Everyone who attended was registered and given a name tag, and

directed to the small group they would be part of for the morning.

The first thing that struck me was how beautifully simple the hall

had been set out, with lots of small tables with twigs on them.

So much care was taken to make everyone feel comfortable. I‘m

sure some of us were slightly nervous and not sure what to expect.

When Caroline announced that they were not sharing the agenda

with us so that we would not tick off items as they were completed

but rather focus on what was shared, the organizer in me freaked

out a little, but I was able to go with the flow.

There was a vast age difference within our group, so when we

discussed our journey within the church, we learnt many things

about each other. I was very moved by Tembeka‘s story about

reading the book of Proverbs. It will stay with me forever.

The most rewarding part of the day was working out what our

spiritual gifts are. It was very eye opening to say the least, and I

became aware of areas of my spiritual life that I need to work on.

Thank you to Tembeka and Caroline for an amazing day. I am

eager to continue on this journey. Nadine Schell

COVID-19 - THE CRISIS AS EXPERIENCED AT ST OSWALD‘S

This has been a very strange time for St Oswald‘s. Never before have all

services and activities been suspended at our church and chapels.

This has caused great stress for some as weddings were rescheduled or

conducted hurriedly on a weekday before lockdown, and funerals were

delayed. However, Fr Selwyn has stayed at the centre of it all, managing

each personal crisis as it arose. He has managed each new set of restrictions with aplomb and

devised new plans for keeping St Oswald‘s functioning as needed.

He joined Facebook in order to stay in touch with you all and share meditations, prayers and

messages of hope and encouragement during this time.

At the time of writing, the lockdown is still in progress and each day is bringing, not only

worrying news and statistics, but also wonderful evidence of how our people are rallying to

this challenge . Social media has become a tool to link us all - the Archbishop, the Bishop and

various clergy have all made extensive use of all media. The Church has definitely not been

closed - it‘s essence has just shifted into our homes.

So whatever our circumstances, and for however long it takes, it is comforting to know that

St Oswald‘s will always be there for us all.

At the beginning of

March, one of our Readers, Cedric Cook,

tied the knot again, to fellow parishioner,

Elizabeth. We wish them a very long and

happy life together. Here is what Cedric

has told us.

‗We both lost our spouses in 2016 in a

matter of 4 months. One Saturday

afternoon in 2018, Elizabeth was very

lonely at home and prayed for God to

bless her with somebody to share her life.

Something told her to get out of the house

and go to Shoprite .

I never normally do my shopping at

Shoprite, preferring to go to Spar.

Elizabeth was there, at the meat counter, I

watched her, feeling attracted to her. Our

eyes met, and at that point our

relationship started. After two and a half

years of courting, we decided to get

married. I would like to thank Fr Selwyn

for embracing the fact and marrying us.

Thank you also to the parishioners for all

their blessings. But most of all, I would like

to thank our heavenly Father for putting

us together.‘

Congratulations to

you both from the

St Oswald‘s

Parish Family!

A WEDDING

AT

ST OSWALD‘S

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OUR LAY MINISTERS — tireless and supportive...

6 MARILYN, FROM ST FRANCIS

THOUGHTS OF A LAY MINISTER - MARILYN HENDRICKS

Luke 14:23 – And the master said to the servant, ―Go out to the highways and the hedges

and compel people to come in, that my house may be filled.‖

My journey as a lay minister officially began on 10th December 2013. I was admitted during a

service held at St Oswald‘s, Milnerton. I serve at the Chapel of St Francis, but have often been

invited to serve St Oswald‘s.

I felt a stirring within my heart and had a clear call from the Lord to present myself to Him

and His church, to serve as a lay minister. The scripture in Luke is clear, and this what I find

most fulfilling about this journey I‘m on. Encouraging those who do not know the Lord,

sharing a word or a prayer, welcoming them to the church, teaching them to know their self-

worth and that they are all part of this One Body, Christ Jesus.

Visiting the seniors, the sick and the lonely. Offering communion to those who are unable to

attend mass. The smiles and a ‗thank you‘ is a reward in itself, to be a blessing to others,

makes being a lay minister most enjoyable.

When I enter the Sanctuary, I cannot express the inner peace and calm I feel, personally I

know the Lord has His hand in my life and in every step I take, this to me is servanthood,

listening to the call and command of the Lord and exercising it wholeheartedly, without

question or fail, knowing that he who is first, shall be last, as great is your reward in heaven.

Colossians 23:23-24 – Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, not for men,

knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving

the Lord Christ.

Marilyn Hendricks

Our Ministry includes many lay people who devote themselves to ministry in the church

and are licensed by the Bishop to carry out particular duties. St Oswald‘s Parish is blessed

and proud to have a dedicated group of Lay Ministers who regularly complement all our

services. They do the readings when necessary and are entrusted with leading the Psalm and the

prayers on a Sunday. A personal perspective is combined with the specific liturgy and wider

prayer requests, and they assist with the giving of Communion.

Many of them are also tasked with visiting and the taking of Communion to the the elderly, the

ill and homebound. Our Lay Ministers are also enabled to conduct Morning and Evening Prayer

in the absence of the Priest.

We rely on their quiet steady presence and are grateful to be blessed by their commitment and

regular presence.

And we know that all things work

together for good to those who

love God, to those who are the

called according to His purpose.

Romans 8:28

Some of our Lay Ministers

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THOUGHTS OF A LAY MINISTER - BOB WARD-COX

Whilst in Camps Bay, I married my wife Maxine in December 1980, and in June 1981 we moved

into our home in Tableview where, once again I became involved with the Chapelry of St Chad‘s.

I eventually became one of two first chapel wardens of the chapelry when the church was built.

During this time Fr Bruce Snyman, the assistant priest of St Oswald‘s who was placed in charge of

the chapelry, asked me to become a Layminister. I must confess that a day or two before I was due

to be licenced I got cold feet and said to Fr Bruce that I didn't think that I was suited to be a

layminister. He simply said that I must not worry and it would be ok. Thus it was, that on the 3

March 1985 I was licenced by Bishop Patrick Matolengwe as a Layminister at St Chad‘s Church,

Tableview, in the parish of St Oswald‘s Church, Milnerton.

After attending a preaching course, I was licenced to preach and that has also over the years

helped me to grow spiritually (all who preach can tell you that every sermon requires lots of

research and preparation and prayer). In about 1990 I felt moved to ―come home‖ to our parish

church of St Oswald‘s, where I have been ever since. For me, the Layministry has been a calling

and great privilege. I have learnt that being a Layminister is not just taking the chalice on a

Sunday. Another duty of a Layminister is to visit the sick, and to take them communion. This also

involves sharing with them and this I have found very rewarding. I also enjoyed leading a bible

study/ house group for many years. One of our rectors used to tease us by calling us the naughty

group because after the tudy we had a time of social interaction, having snacks and a glass or two

of wine or cool drink. However it was very encouraging to so see as the years went by how we

had all grown spiritually.

I have had many other experiences over the

years. For example, some years ago the

layministers of St Oswald‘s were required to

take the communion service at St Francis; we

used to take pre-consecrated Wafers and

Wine from St Oswald‘s and take an abridged

Eucharist. This was because we did not have

any assistant priests in the parish at the time

(this is no longer a practice of the diocese).

I remember that there was an elderly lady

who needed a lift to church at St Francis so

the layminister on duty would fetch her on

the way from Milnerton. She was a dear old

soul who was a bit outspoken. As soon as she got into the car she would start ―discussing‖ the

other parishioners. One day she was holding forth and I said to her, ―Do you realise that I have

the Sacraments here in the car with us?‖ and suddenly there was a deathly silence which lasted all

the way to church.

I also recall that after my first service at St Francis Chapel shortly after moving back to St

Oswald‘s, one of the congregation asked Ernest and Yvonne ―Is your brother a monk?‖ We

laughed about it, but then realised that it was because my robe is cream and has a hood.

Another duty of our layministers is to take communion to the old aged homes around Milnerton

and I took over from Richard Young when he retired, visiting Huis Zonnekus every month and

holding a service for the Anglicans living there. This has since grown to include other

denominations as well, which is really encouraging.

I also remember a parishioner who was known to answer when the preacher asked a rhetorical

question. It was a bit disconcerting when preaching, you would hear this voice from the

congregation answering you, either agreeing or disagreeing with you.

Another function that I have been privileged to perform is the Interment of ashes of past

parishioners in the Garden Of Remembrance, very often of people with whom I had been

particularly involved, during their lifetime in the parish.

Bob Ward-Cox

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BOB, FROM ST OSWALD‘S

I became a member of St Oswald‘s in

December 1971 and it was not long

before I was involved with the parish

life. This involvement led to my later

becoming a council member and then

Church Warden.

In 1979, I moved to the Parish of

St Peter‘s Camps Bay and in early 1981

the parish had an interregnum, which

meant that they had no priest to take

evensong on a

Sunday Evening.

To fill this gap,

the Archdeacon

of Cape Town

(Rev Stephen

Oliver, an ex

Rector of

Milnerton) simply

said to me:

―Bob, You will

take evensong‖ ...

and so I did.

That was a taste

of what God had

in store for me.

Bob, with his brother, Fr Ernest Ward-Cox

at the St Oswald‘s altar

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This is where you will find the Offices

of St Oswald‘s, where there is always

something going on - including

unlikely tasks being done by unlikely

people!

MUSIC MINISTRY - DIOCESE OF SALDANHA BAY INSIDE STORIES

2019… Last year St Oswald‘s choir and organist took part in

the exciting Saldanha Bay Diocesan Choir Festival in George.

In this initiative, choirs from all over the Diocese from as far

afield as Springbok & Okiep and stretching to Mossel Bay &

George, came together in the Eastern Cape, from Friday 27 –

Sunday 29 Sept 2019 to sing and make music. Cedric and our

choir raised funds and rehearsed many extra hours through

the year, so that St Oswald‘s choir could also take part in this

enriching experience.

Cedric Williams & fellow choir director

Marionese Thyse, from St Monica‘s,

Wellington.

2020…

This year, 260 choristers from 26 churches from

all over the Diocese, will participate in a similar

festival. The host, this time, will be the All Saint‘s

Church in Hopefield. Accommodation for our

choristers will be made available in private homes

with the overflow at Hopefield High School.

Choirs will arrive on 25 Sept 2020, and rehearsals

take place the following day. They will be singing

a wonderful selection of anthems. A concert of

the massed choirs is scheduled to take place at the

NGK in Hopefield for Saturday 26 Sept at 18h00. This year, the organisers are pleased to

welcome a brass band from Ceres. The Crusaders, led by Fabian Fredericks, will no doubt prove

very popular. A special Mass will also be held at All Saint‘s. Our choir is really looking forward to

being part of this Diocesan musical outreach again.

Cedric Williams

SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNUAL BEACHWALK

On 14 March, 18 parents and children met at Milnerton Lighthouse to enjoy a relaxing walk on

Milnerton Beach. This was the 3rd beachwalk arranged by our Sunday school. The weather was

perfect as there was a light mist and the tide was out.

The beach was pristine and the children had a fabulous time playing games on the beach and

running in the cold surf. We even saw a seal diving between the waves.

Thank you to everyone was joined us and I hope more people can join us on our next walk.

Nadine Schell — S S Superintendent

Heading

home towards

the Lighthouse

along our

beautiful

Milnerton

Beach

Rev

Tembeka

& Andrée

fixing

cupboard

shelves in

the office.

Diocesan Choir Festival in George - 2019

WELCOME TO MAUREEN‘S HOUSE!

The hidden talents of our rector

in action!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Our Love &

Best Wishes ro

Jane Solomons

from St Francis,

who celebrated

her 84th

birthday on 09

April.

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Every year, the members of California Legislative Black Caucus recognize pioneers in their districts

who have provided a positive contribution, but have gone overlooked when it comes to

acknowledging Excellence and Success.

Professor Hildreth (Hal) Walker was the first person to successfully fire the Laser to the moon

during the Apollo 11 Moon Landing Mission and led the manufacturing, testing and operation of

the KORAD K-1500 ruby laser system for the KORAD Laser Company. His wife, Dr. Bettye

Walker, is a national pioneer of STEM Education, a University professor, researcher and a former

LAUSD Administrator. The couple founded the A-MAN, Inc. STEM Center in Los Angeles and

also initiated it in South Africa at the request of President Nelson Mandela. In February 2019

they opened the first chapter of the National Space Society (NSS) on the African continent.Hal

and Bettye were traveling and not able to attend the celebration; therefore, the award was

received on their behalf by their daughter Allison Walker.

Today, Professor Hal Walker and Dr. Bettye Walker spend their time supporting the non-

profit organizations that they founded, the African-American Male Achievers Network (A-MAN),

Inc. STEM International in Los Angeles

and the Cape Town Space Society

(CTSS) Chapter of the National Space

Society (NSS) in South Africa.

A-MAN, Inc. is dedicated to building the

leaders and participants in science and

technology for tomorrow. They share their

legacy with the students and provide

experiences that prepare them to attend

higher academic institutions and begin

fulfilling the nation‘s leadership and

technological needs. The National Space

Society (NSS) is an independent,

nonpartisan, educational, grassroots, non-

profit organization dedicated to the creation

of a spacefaring civilization.

PRESS RELEASE

9

Waiting patiently for the the 07h30

Sunday service to end……..

Loretta presenting the Church

Wardens‘ Report at Vestry

The warm smiles of two of the

Welcome Team members,

Charmaine Abrahams & Saleah

Michaels, greet all parishioners

and visitors at the entrance of

St Oswald‘s.

A meditative corner of our

Garden of Remembrance

Well - loved swallows

and St Oswald‘s

parishioners,

Hal & Bettye Walker,

were recently

honoured in the USA.

The special ceremony

was held on the Senate

Floor in the Capitol to

celebrate their

recognition.

PROF. HAL & DR. BETTYE WALKER WERE HONOURED BY STATE SENATOR

HOLLY J. MITCHELL, (SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA), TO BE HER 2020 UNSUNG HEROES

Allison Walker accepts the award from

State Senator - Holly Mitchell

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ST OSWALD‘S CALENDAR

APRIL

-- COVID-19 LOCKDOWN

MAY

9 Spiritual Formation Course

10 St Oswald‘s Healing Service

19 Parish Council Meeting

21 ASCENSION DAY

25 - 29 Unity Week

JUNE

3 St Oswald‘s Healing Service

9 Baptism Registration &

Admission to Holy

Communion

24 St Oswald‘s Healing Service

30 Parish Council Meeting

CONTRIBUTORS: Rev Selwyn Engelbrecht,

Andree Lombard, Cedric Williams, Nadine

Schell, Cedric Cook, Bob Ward-Cox,

Marilyn Hendricks

Edited by Deirdre Marshall

[email protected] za

ST OSWALD‘S CHURCH

34 Park Avenue

Milnerton

Phone: 021 551 8529

E-mail: [email protected]

www.stoswalds.org.za

www.facebook.com/

St Oswald‘s Anglican Church

BANK DETAILS

Standard Bank

Cheque A/C 073084735

Reference for EFT‘s:

Pledge number / Donation

PARISH VESTRIES 2020

Our New Wardens and Councillors

‗Parish annual vestries are indeed holy work; seeking God‘s will together and walking

with God into the future.‘ Fr Selwyn

Fr Selwyn, Rev Tembeka, and Fr Ernest with the new wardens and parich council of St Oswald’s.

The Parish has seen 3 very successful vestry meetings taking place. Thank you to all those who have

offered themselves to serve.

St Oswald‘s have Andree Lombard, Nadine Schell as wardens, with Loretta Welcomets as alternate.

The Parish councillors are Dianne Petersen, Chumani Mangcu, Jemima Arendse, Glenda Isaacs &

Saleah Michaels.

St Francis elected Charles Bird & Wesley Cupido as wardens. Their chapelry councillors are:

Glen Clementson, Astrid Peters, Anthony Hendricks, Martin Standish, Leonora van Wyk,

Lucinda Valerio, and Bridget Hendricks.

St Luke‘s new wardens are Yandisa Ntweni and Thembalethu Vaphi with Phumeza Ntilane as

alternate. The chapelry councillors for 2020 are Gugulethu Buswana, Weziwe Sigodlo, Nonceba

Vaphi (MU), Ntombozuko Vakele (Choir), Irene Nongongoma (Sunday School), Nokuphiwa Baleni

(Mary Magdalene), Bukelwa Ngqwangi (Youth), Lwandiso Matomela (BM), and Khosi Mkhize.

Congratulations and thanks to you all.

READ OUR NEWS ONLINE—https://www.stoswalds.org.za/people-of-the-parish/

CLERGY

Rector: Revd Selwyn Engelbrecht

Assistant Priests: Revd Ernest Ward-Cox,

Revd Thozamile Shweni,

Revd Tembeka Mpako-Ntusi

Church Wardens: Andrée Lombard

Nadine Schell

SERVICES

ST OSWALD‘S CHURCH

Sunday Holy Communion 07h30 (said)

09h00 (sung)

Wednesday Holy Communion 09h30

ST FRANCIS CHAPELRY

Sunday Holy Communion 09h30

ST LUKE‘S CHAPELRY

Sunday Iyukariste Engcwele 09h30


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