The Nazareth Story

Registration No: 038-257-NPO

EDITION SEVENTEEN: SEPTEMBER 2019

The official newsletter of the Sisters of Nazareth African Region since 1882

Dear Sisters, Staff, Board Members, Donors, Colleagues and Friends of Nazareth

As we approach the end of the winter season and move into spring, we are thrilled to get some warm

weather and enjoy the change in landscape and surrounding gardens. The blossoming of the flowers

and rejuvenation of plants around us, always puts a smile on our residents faces and the joy therein

for each person is ever present.

In the Cape, we are further excited to enjoy the transformation of the Namaqualand which stretches

across the Richtersveld National Park, Goegap Nature Reserve, and Skilpad Wild Flower Reserve. Al-

most 4,000 different species of plant seeds lie awaiting germination that depends entirely on what

the weather is doing. Thus, every year between July and October brings a different formula, and a

different selection of flowers.

The spring wild flowers are a phenomenon that never ceases to amaze and delight, even for those who live in what is considered South Africa's "outback" – Namaqualand.

As an organisation, we are excited to be moving into the new season including preparing for the An-

nual General Meeting of Nazareth House African Region, to take place at Nazareth House Cape Town

on the 17 September 2019. These meetings are always a great opportunity to give feedback to all our

donors, benefactors and friends of Nazareth, on the progress and challenges overcome during the

previous year, and most importantly provide some foresight and planning for the upcoming year.

Much is still to be done and we embrace the ever-changing world around us.

The care and services we provide to our houses, outreach programmes

and ministries are the very reason we continue to grind forward with

passion and determination.

“Flowers always make people better, happier and more

helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.” – Luther Burbank

Best wishes

Wayne Devy & Sister Margaret

CAPE TOWN HOUSE Established 1882

You may have noticed a number of changes in the newsletter lately. In this edition we are excited to introduce a new section which will feature one of the Nazareth Care African Region houses each month.

Cape Town House was the first Nazareth House established in Africa—and the first Nazareth House established outside of the United Kingdom! In 1882, five Sisters of Nazareth travelled to South Africa and arrived amidst a smallpox outbreak.

Initially a Children’s Home, Cape Town House now has both children and elderly in their care.

In the last year twelve new children were admitted. Two children were discharged—one was adopted and the other reunified with their family. Sadly, three deaths occurred due to progression of the chil-dren’s respective conditions.

Cape Town house can accommodate 40 elderly residents, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, Frail Care and Palliative Care, as well as 24 residents in our specialised private Dementia Care facility, The Villa.

Our social workers and occupational therapists have begun introducing group activities that bring our children and elderly residents together which have resulted in many beautiful moments.

DID YOU KNOW?

Cape Town House

was the very first

Nazareth House to be

established outside of

the United Kingdom.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH YEOVILLE, JOHANNESBURG

Sister Bridget Mary Ambrose has shared her

testimony with us and we, in turn, would like to

share her journey with the Sisters of Nazareth

with the rest of the Nazareth family.

Sister Bridget arrived in South Africa in 1965 to

care for the elderly at Nazareth Care Johannes-

burg House. After 13 years she trained for her

State Register Nursing whereafter she was sta-

tioned at our 14 Streams Outreach near Warren-

ton in the Northern Cape.

She continued her vocation to care for the elderly,

serving at various houses in Southern Africa, until

she became ill and was no longer able to continue

nursing.

In 2000 Sister Bridget was given the ministry of Nazareth Care Johannesburg House’s Community Outreach in 2000.

She visits Yeoville daily, bringing food, clothing and

blankets to the poor and indigent living in shacks

and derelict flats.

“In this ministry I feel fulfilled and need-

ed, especially useful in my latter years

where I can encourage and lift the

downhearted.”

Working with the poor can be challenging. “As a

Sister of Nazareth, it is a challenge be able to bring

some relief and comfort to the suffering… to be

friendly and happy and give them something to

smile about, to show that somebody does care.”

Sister Bridget Mary Ambrose

• 83 years of age

• Born in County Limerick, Ireland

• Eldest of 12 children.

• First Profession in 1952 at the Mother

House in Hammersmith, England.

• Trained as a nurse at the Southhamp-

tion Nursing College in 1963 and as a

State Registered Nurse in SA in 1978.

Sr Bridget collecting patients for transport to the clinic.

NEWS FROM OUR HOUSES

DURBAN HOUSE SPA PAMPER DAY

The Activity Room and TV

lounge was transformed into our very own Naz Spa complete

with soft instrumental music, vanilla scented candles and individual manicure stations

were set up.

Each resident was given the choice of Mani, Pedi or Shoul-der Massage from our carers.

JOHANNESBURG HOUSE

SENIOR RESIDENTS DAY

The warming weather in

Johannesburg meant the

Senior Resident’s Day was a

wonderful event enjoyed by

staff and residents alike.

PRETORIA HOUSE

WOMEN’S DAY

PSG Financial Services Group collected scarves,

socks, slippers, gloves and beanies as part of their

Women's Day Event. Pictures left are residents Mrs

Gildenhuys and Mrs Stoffberg with PSG’s generous

donation.

DURBAN HOUSE

WOMEN’S DAY

We celebrated the

women in resi-

dence at Durban

House with a spe-

cial lunch includ-

ing delicious choc-

olate and vanilla

EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH

Thank you to our dedicated staff in all departments who

continue to go above and beyond to care for the children

and elderly residents in our care and exemplify the core values

of the Sister of Nazareth.

CONGRATULATIONS!

CAPE TOWN

Pump Events hosted a Toy Drive in benefit of Nazareth Care. Tonia and Sr Virginia accepted the awesome toys and a cash donation on behalf of Nazareth Care with much gratitude. Thank you Jeremy and Gino of Pump Events.

Thank you Teleperformance SA for enabling our children to have awesome backpacks and full stationery kits.

Nazareth Care Cape Town was the beneficiary of Cadbury's Little Generosity Shop initiative. We took delivery of boxes filled with various toys for our children's home.

ELSIESRIVIER

Minus 40 continued to show their generous support by donating a much needed double door fridge. Thank you!

JOHANNESBURG

Thank you to Henley Business School for visiting our residents and bringing toiletries for our elderly.

DURBAN

The amazing caterers at Nazareth Care Durban House sponsored a wonderful herb garden so our residents can enjoy delicious meals made with fresh ingredients. Thank you Ethekweni Caterers for always going the extra mile.

PORT ELIZABETH

The Grade 7 pupils from the Community Service Club of Collegiate Junior treated our residents to an afternoon’s pampering and socialising session. Thank you for taking an interest in the elderly in our care and for making them feel special.

A huge thank you to Umicore Catalyst for covering the cost of the major repairs to Port Elizabeth House’s Heat Pump.

Thank you to Andrew Quenstedt of E Q Agencies for repair-ing PE Houses’s Wheelie-bins at no cost.

PRETORIA HOUSE

The choirs from Tukkies visited our Pretoria House. Thank you for your amazing performance!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Current Fundraising Campaign

We have essential supplies that need to be transported from our Cape Town House to our

Outreach in 14 Streams near Warrenton in the Northern Cape.

These include supplies such as:

- Hospital beds

- Wheelchairs

- Walking aids

- School stationery

- Books

- Educational tools

- Tables and chairs

At 14 Streams, the Sisters of Nazareth work to alleviate poverty and uplift the community by

offering home-based care for those suffering from chronic and life-limiting illnesses as well as the

elderly; operating a soup kitchen through the Winter months and providing Skills Development.

14 Streams also provides care, food and learning to over 50 children between the ages of 2 and 7

years at the Morning Star Creche and pre-school. These children live at Nazareth Village, Ikhutseng

Township and local farms. Transport is provided to children from more distant areas at a monthly

cost to Nazareth Care of R8000.

Can you help us get these supplies where they need to be or assist in transporting our chil-

dren each school day? Contact us on capetown@nazarethcare.co.za or +27 21 461 1635.

You can also support our 14 Streams outreach through our crowdfunding

initiative on GivenGain:

https://www.givengain.com/cc/14streams-outreach-transport/

Feast Days of the Sisters

September 2019

4th Sister Mary Rosalia Burke

15th Sister Millicent M Nyakairungi

18th Sister Priviledge Sibanda

We endeavor to live out the Gospel and our Core Values in everything we do.

These values give the Nazareth Care houses and all our ministries their

special spirit.

CORE VALUE FOR SEPTEMBER - HOSPITALITY

“I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” - Matthew 25:37

Victoire Larmenier welcomed everyone in a spirit of friendship and

acceptance. At Nazareth Care, we welcome and receive all into a warm,

friendly and open atmosphere.

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