Pastors Corner
Our Parish Priest
Fr Bruce Botha, S.J.
Fr Bruce Botha SJ was born in Durban, KZN. He received a diploma in education from the University of Natal and then taught physical science for 4 years at Scottburgh High School. He joined the Society of Jesus and did his noviciate in Cape Town. He then studied philosophy in London and theology in Berkeley, California. Between philosophy and theology, in the period of formation known as regency, he worked as the director of counselling for an HIV research centre. After ordination in 2006 he worked in Holy Trinity, Braamfontein until 2010, when he was appointed parish priest of St Martin de Porres, Orlando West. In 2021 he returned to Holy Trinity as Parish Priest and continues to serve as the Episcopal Vicar for Evangelisation for the Archdiocese of Johannesburg. In July 2024, Fr Bruce became Parish Priest of St Martin De Porres, Craighall Park.
Jesus Christ is risen, alleluia, alleluia!
A happy and blessed Easter to all of you here at St Martin de Porres and beyond. It has been a hectic week for those involved in planning and executing the liturgy (hopefullywithout murdering it J), including the CWL, the
Praise and Passion
Majesty, worship His Majesty,Unto Jesus be all glory, power and praise. Majesty, kingdom authorityFlow from His throne unto His own His anthem raise! So, exalt, lift up on high, the name of Jesus Magnify, come glorify Christ Jesus, the King
Approaching Holy Week
The long tradition of the Church is that we cover crosses and images from the 5th Sunday of Lent through to the Easter Vigil. When you come into the church on Saturday you will see the statues of Mary and
Your brother was dead and he has come to life. He was lost but is now found
The parable of the Prodigal Son is part of a triptych of things lost and found: a sheep, a coin and a son. The parables are an attempt to show us the extent to which God rejoices when we are
Senzeni na? What have we done?
On Friday the country celebrated Human Rights Day. The origin of this day is in the Sharpeville massacre which occurred on the 21st of March 1960. People were demonstrating against the “Pass Laws” which required non-white South Africans to get
Introducing our new Parish Leadership Team
Both the Parish Pastoral Council and the Parish Finance Committee have had their first meetings to elect their executive committees. I would like to introduce them to you, and their portfolio or area of responsibility. The members of the PPC
