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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
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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!‖
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
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
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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.
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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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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
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
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.
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
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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
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
info@stoswalds.org za
ST OSWALD‘S CHURCH
34 Park Avenue
Milnerton
Phone: 021 551 8529
E-mail: info@stoswalds.org.za
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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