Books for Arrupe
Sixty boxes containing 2,000 books and periodicals were dispatched via Jesuit Missions to Arrupe College in Harare over the summer. They belonged to Terry McLaughlin, a Fellow of St Edmunds College, Cambridge, who died last year. Pictured here are Guyanese scholastics, Raphael Gonsalves and Marlon Innis, and Dominic Tomuseni from Zimbabwe, who helped pack the boxes prior to shipping.
Sociological theories unravelled
Essential reading for students and scholars of theology and the sociology of religion: a new book by Anthony Carroll SJ, who until recently taught philosophy at Heythrop College in London. Protestant Modernity: Weber, Secularization, and Protestantism explores the sociological theories of secularization expounded by Max Weber, considered one of the founders of the modern study of sociology in the late 19th/early 20th centuries. These have vastly influenced the study of Protestant belief and in his book, Anthony reconstructs Weber’s original writings to highlight Protestant motifs, reviews current secularization theories, and settles debates about contested meanings of secularization. Protestant Modernity is distributed for the University of Scranton Press. $35.00sc ISBN: 978-1-58966- 163-9 (ISBN-10: 1-58966-163-X)
Archbishop ordains Roger and Tim
Tim Byron and Roger Dawson have been ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop Kevin McDonald of Southwark at Sacred Heart Church in Wimbledon, South London. They are pictured here with their mothers, Cherry (left) and Marie.
Byzantine Rite at Farm Street
When the ceiling of the Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in central London collapsed over the summer, the Jesuits of Farm Street Church offered the congregation a venue for their weekly Divine Liturgy. It is estimated that repairs to the 116-year-old former Congregational chapel could take around 40 weeks and cost hundreds of thousands of pounds. The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church is a Church of the Byzantine rite and is the largest of the Eastern Catholic Churches. It is a full member of the Catholic Church and acknowledges the authority of the Pope of Rome.
Faiths Together
Two dozen people, including five Muslims and a Buddhist, have taken part in a year-long project run by Heythrop College and the De Nobili Centre in Middlesex entitled Faiths Together. It was described as ‘an opportunity for inter-religious learning’ and in addition to talks and lectures, it included visits to various sites with a view to breaking down barriers and opening up conversations between people of different faiths. The party is pictured here taking a tour in a bullock cart of the grounds of Bhaktivedanta Manor in Hertfordshire, which attracts Hindus from all over the world.
Jesuit Portraits
Mary-Cabrini Durkan, a secular Ursuline, has produced a 120-page book entitled ‘Ours’ – Jesuit Portraits. It provides profiles of a broad range of Jesuits over the centuries, from Ignatius, Xavier and Faber through missionaries such as Matteo Ricci and Jacques Marquette to martyrs of the 20th century. Edmund Campion and Gerard Manley Hopkins are singled out from among the British Jesuits. It is a colourfully illustrated book which Father Peter-Hans Kolvenbach described as ‘inspiring’ and Thomas Lucas SJ from the University of San Francisco said it was “... a very useful and richly illustrated short guide to Jesuit history and important Jesuit figures.” Its text serves as an ideal introduction to these topics for the general reader, and its diverse archival visuals are a treat for the eye.” ‘Ours’ – Jesuit Portraits by Mary-Cabrini Durkan is published by Éditions du Signe and costs €16.50. Contact ursulines@fuse.net for more information.
CD of David Gammie
A CD of David Gammie playing the organ of the Sacred Heart Church, Wimbledon, has just been released to support the Organ Appeal Fund. It features organ music by Bach, Beethoven, Richard Wagner, Engelbert Humperdinck, Guy Weitz (a former Wimbledonian) and others. The CD costs £12 (or two for £20) and is available by post from Organ Appeal Fund, c/o 2 Farmhouse Cottages, Leatherhead Road, Oxshott, KT22 0EZ (cheques to be made out to Organ Appeal Fund).
OUR READERS WRITE …
Restoring Faith
Dear Editor
Having rejected the teaching of the Church and the reality of God, most people in this country today are brought up to believe that they are just an accident of nature, without any meaning or purpose to their existence. They are taught that they appear for a brief moment of time before endless extinction, that there is no accountability for their behaviour on a day of Judgement and no God who loves and cares for them personally; with this kind of personal belief, it is little wonder that law and order has broken down in Britain, with many suffering depression or living just for themselves, no matter who they harm. “I’m only here for a short time – why shouldn’t I behave as I want?” is the prevailing attitude. Deny the existence of God and reject the Ten Commandments and this is what happens: lack of self discipline, moral meltdown, confusion and despair. Society really does reap what it sows!
And what of the future? Many people are profoundly worried about the kind of society we are passing on to future generations. Indeed, this concern is now so great that a free booklet has actually been issued to thousands of congregations nationwide, outlining techniques on how to restore faith and avert total moral collapse (individuals can download it free from www.churchsurvey.co.uk). Rev J. Willians BD Dip. Theol., Leigh, Surrey
Ed: Dear Rev Willians. I am sure many people will agree with you or at least engage in a healthy debate on this topic. You asked us to publish your address in case anyone wishes to contact you directly. Readers can write to Rev Williams at the Vicarage in Claypit Road, Leigh, RH2 8PD.
Full of Hope
Dear Editor
Jesuits and Friends is left regularly at the back of our church – St Wilfrid’s. This time I read it with great interest. In particular, I appreciated the article about Paul O’Reilly and his realisation that many drug addicts have deeper needs than just trying to come off drugs. I go to the Salvation Army kitchen in Preston where dinners are served every Friday to men and women of the road. While serving food, I go to some of them, listen to their sad stories, and try to encourage them.
The article on repatriation of refugees was so full of hope. Repatriation and re-building are very positive steps. Long may the work continue.
Sr Kay Rowley LSA, Preston
Ed: Dear Sister Kay. Recovery can take a long time – whether from an addiction like drugs or a war. But with hope and love, we believe it can be achieved, don’t we?
Magazine Choices
Dear Father Tim
Preferred Reading and Reasons
1. Comboni Mission (since 1989) – it helps the world
2. Jesuits and Friends (from 1990) – ditto
3. Portsmouth People (from 1996) – ditto
LAST: Lay newspapers – I don’t read them but they’re good for
cleaning the fridge etc.
Francis, Bournemouth
Ed: Thanks for your generous endorsement, Francis. Good to know you enjoy reading Jesuits and Friends – and thanks to all the many people who contacted us to say they like the new style and contents.
DEATHS & OBITUARIES
Tony Montfort
Born on 1 September 1940, Tony Montfort was educated by the Jesuits in Wimbledon, first at Donhead, then at Wimbledon College. He became an active member of nearby Sacred Heart Jesuit Church, working particularly with young parishioners in the Cub Scouts. His first ambition was to be a chef: he came third in an international catering competition and took great pride in the bronze medal he was awarded by the Queen Mother for catering. But after a period of volunteering with the Society of Jesus, he was asked by Fr Peter Low SJ (at that time, Director of Jesuit Missions) to work full-time in support of the English Jesuits’ overseas missions.
On succeeding Fr Low as Director of JM, Tony became known for his enthusiastic and creative management of work and projects. Over the next four decades, he established the Wimbledon office of this work of the British Jesuits as a crucial worldwide support for priests, brothers and lay co-workers working in all parts of the world. He was a respected and popular speaker in parishes in Great Britain, a knowledgeable source for the media, and a tireless fundraiser. During his time as Director, JM negotiated with the creator of the Wombles, Elisabeth Beresford, for the charity to be able to dress supporters running in the London Marathon in the Wimbledon-based characters’ costumes: over the past ten years, the JM Wombles have raised over £600,000 and become a regular attraction in the annual event. The Jesuit Missions office became renowned during Tony Montfort’s directorship for its warm welcome and hospitality – especially for overseas visitors. In particular, Jesuits returning to Britain for health reasons always knew they would be well cared for and the relationship that Tony established with local hospitals, clinics and surgeries ensured they received the very best attention.
On his retirement, the British Jesuit Provincial, Fr Michael Holman SJ, set up the Tony Montfort Fund, which raised almost £30,000 in donations to support projects overseas. Tony died on 26 June 2007 at St Raphael’s Hospice in Cheam, Surrey. After his funeral at Sacred Heart Church, Wimbledon, on 6 July 2007, he was buried among friends in the Jesuit plot at Garth Road Cemetery. May he rest in peace. A more detailed biography and numerous tributes from around the world can be found on the Jesuit Missions web site: www.jesuitmissions.org.uk
Brother Francis Waddlelove SJ
BROTHER FRANCIS WADDELOVE SJ was born on 6 April, 1915, at Leigh in Lancashire. He was educated at the Brothers' School in Bolton. He joined the Society of Jesus at Roehampton, London, on 7 April, 1933, and shortly after First Vows he went out to what was then Rhodesia – now Zimbabwe.
Between 1938 and 1995, Br Waddelove served at Monte Cassino, Chishawasha, Driefontein, St Michael's, Mhondoro, and Campion House. In the first years, he was involved in a great deal of building work and in his time at St Michael's, Mhondoro, he built the church which is still used. But he would also be involved in the agricultural work of the missions. It was while he was on his second assignment at Chishawasha (1958-69) that he inaugurated the Credit Union movement, which subsequently became Savings Clubs. These meant that Br Waddelove was able to help people by gathering groups to bulk buy, at a much reduced price, items such as building materials for a new township near the Hunyani River, Seke. Savings Club grew into a national project, and in his latter active years, he gave them his full time and effort. Over the years Br Waddelove’s work caught the attention of the Adenauer Foundation who nominated him for the Adenauer Prize.
He loved engaging with simple people, old ambuyas even, who could not read or write, teaching them how to read and keep the simple accounts the savings club needed. He was humorous and patient, and one of the best speakers of Shona among the European Jesuits. He was a man of prayer, loving the rosary and Mass. He had decided views on his faith which could not fail to impress because of his simple sincerity. His gruff manner and his dissatisfaction with too many liberal views could mislead you. On his retirement, he lived first at Canisius House and then at Richartz House. He died on 8 July 2007, at the age of 92, 74 years of them as a Jesuit, all but four of them in Zimbabwe. May he rest in peace.
Please pray for those who have died recently
His Eminence Cardinal Adam Kozlowiecki SJ - First Archbishop of Lusaka
Fr Robert Bulbeck SJ
Br Franc Pregelj SJ
Br Francis Waddelove SJ
Bp Augustine Harris - Bishop Emeritus of Middlesbrough and alumnus of St Francis Xavier College, Liverpool
Mr Tony Montfort – Director of Jesuit Missions from 1961 to 2005
Dr Harry Church – Brother of Fr Aloysius Church SJ
Mr Constantine Majichi – Father of Br Felix Majichi SJ
Sr Helen Costigan FCJ - Sister of Fr J Costigan SJ
Mrs Ann Brady – Aunt of Fr Gerard Gallen SJ
Mrs Mastasia Cifor – Mother of Calin Cifor SJ
Mr James Edwards – Brother of Fr John Edwards SJ
Mrs June Porter – mother of Fr Adrian Porter SJ
Mrs Joan Satchell – Sacred Heart Parishioner and organiser of Jesuit Missions stamp-cutting group
Sr Nora Blake
Mr Christopher Pegge
Ms M. W. Dunphy
Dr A. S. Cullen
Mrs J Rainford
Mrs Joan Chandler
Mrs Regina de Soltura
Mrs Cecilia O’Neil
Mrs Elizabeth Mary Strudwick
Miss J Reddy
Mr Peter Leake
Mr Thomas Moran
Mrs Yvonne Pairaudeau
Mrs Ursula Haxton
Mr Denis Hindle
Miss Sheila Mary Lambkin
Mr Patrick Edward Kelly
How can I get involved?
Xavier Volunter programme
XVP is the overseas voluntary service agency of the British Jesuits. XVP works with Jesuits and other Catholic missionary and development workers in Africa, South Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. XVP volunteers raise their own funds and live out the Jesuit motto, “men and women for others”.
CONTACT
Hania Lubienska
Jesuit Missions
11 Edge Hill
London
SW19 4LR
CONTACT
Hania Lubienska
Jesuit Missions
11 Edge Hill
London
SW19 4LR
Jesuit Vounteer Community
JVC is for people ages 17 – 35 who volunteer for a period of time (from three weeks to a year) of UK based community living with a simple lifestyle, voluntary work and Ignatian Spirituality.
CONTACT
The Programme Manager
23 New Mount
Manchester
M4 4DE
T: + 44(0) 161 832 6888
E: staff@jvc.u-net.com
W: www.jesuitvounteers-uk.org
London Jesuit Volunteering
London Jesuit Volunteers places busy adults of all ages in direct service for a few hours a week with those who are materially poor, vulnerable and marginalized in our society, integrating action with reflection.
CONTACT
Lisa Directo Davis
Mount Street Jesuit Centre
114 Mount Street
London
W1K 3AH
T: +44 (0) 20 7495 1673
E: lisa@mountstreet.info
W: www.msjc.org.uk/ljv.htm
CHRISTIAN LIFE COMMUNITIES
CLC are small groups of people who meet regularly to help each other deepen their life of prayer. CLC’s special characteristic is Ignatian Spirituality, helping members integrate prayer and action in daily life.
CONTACT
St Joseph’s, Watford Way
Hendon
London
NW4 4TY
T: + 44 020 7511 6331
E: clcew@iname.com
W: www.clcew.org.uk
JESUIT VOCATIONS
Britain
Fr Matthew Power SJ
Loyola Hall, Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 6NZ
T: + 44 (0) 151 4264137
E: matthew.power@jesuits.net
South Africa
Vocations Director
493 Marshall St, Belgravia
Johannesburg 2094
T: + 27 (0) 11 614 5539
E: webmaster@sj.org.za
Guyana
Fr Joachim d’Melo SJ
Jesuit Residence
PO Box 10720
Georgetown
T: +592 22 67461
E: sjgum@networksgy.com
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God, our Father,
I wish to respond to your love
in all I will do today.
I offer you my prayers, thoughts, words,
actions, and sufferings in union with
your Son Jesus Christ, who continues to
offer himself in the Eucharist for the
salvation of the world.
I pray for the Society of Jesus
preparing to celebrate its 35th General
Congregation, bringing together Jesuits
from all over the world.
May the Holy Spirit, who guided Jesus,
guide them to your Son’s Heart so that
they may love and serve you in all
things to your greater glory and honour.
With Mary, the mother of our Lord and
of the Church, I pray especially for this
month’s intentions as proposed by the
Holy Father.