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- IOL News
Fifty and fabulous: Rami Chuene celebrates life with joy and gratitude
Reflecting on her journey, the "Isono" actress, Chuene took to Instagram to share her thoughts on this significant birthday, celebrated on July 3, dubbing it "The Year of Jubilee", which is known as a symbol of liberation, restoration, and fresh beginnings. South African actress and cultural icon Rami Chuene has stepped into her milestone 50th year with a radiant spirit and a heartfelt message to her fans. In the post, she expressed profound gratitude for the grace and mercy she feels for her life, even amidst the trials she has faced. "The Year of Jubilee - the year of liberation, restoration, rejoicing and a fresh start. It also represents a time of experiencing God's grace and mercy." she wrote. She added: "We are reminded that, despite trials, God's love and mercy remain ever at work, guiding humanity towards a future of light and reconciliation. With a mix of humour and openness, Chuene joked about the physical changes that come with age. "Thirty years ago, fifty was so far, so old, so elderly and today here we are ... Don't get me started on those thin but visible lines (wrinkles). What about the nipples being in line with the belly button? "Back then, motho had a figure, now we're just figuring it out. And what about the knees? Now I finally get what that song, hlogo, magetla, sefuba le letheka, mangwele le menwana meant!" "My heart is full, my spirit is at ease and my soul is content. For this 50th birthday, all the ones before and the ones still come by God's grace, I am truly grateful. What a ride, what a life! Hello Fifty❤️," she wrote, showing appreciation for all the experiences that have shaped her thus far. Earlier this year, Chuene invited women who are turning 50 to share their forgotten dreams. She said that she has "angels" who are ready to help those women make their dreams come true. This will be done through her foundation. "If you have a wish, drop us a mail ... Let's come together. Let's celebrate."
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
GR Diocese group leave for Rome pilgrimage
CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — As Catholics worldwide await the conclave's choice of Pope Francis's successor, Diocese of Grand Rapids Bishop David Walkowiak blessed a group of West Michigan Catholics at Ford Airport before their pilgrimage to Rome. The group of 44 people from across West Michigan will spend 10 days traveling to sacred sites, a journey planned months ago. Due to mourning closures, some destinations will be inaccessible, but the pilgrimage carries added meaning during the Year of Jubilee — which the Catholic Church believes is a time in which God's holiness transforms us and is celebrated every 25 years. Kind of almost more fitting because of the message that Pope Francis delivered. The way he lived his life is really what we're looking for as Christians, whether you're Catholic or whether you're with another faith, is really what we're trying to achieve. Pope Francis represented that,' Joe Reynolds, parishioner of St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Wyoming, said. 'This is quite meaningful for us during this time, to be in the city during this time of nine days of mourning. We hope we'll have a glimpse of the procession into the Sistine Chapel of the cardinals as they prepare for the conclave,' Father Lam Lee, chair of the Diocesan Jubilee Committee, said. The group returns to West Michigan next week. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Worship news: Mass in honor of Pope Francis and delivering meals to vets
St. Patrick Catholic Church: 638 N. Calumet Rd. — The Rev. Robert McClory will hold the Diocese of Gary's annual Mass of Remembrance for bereaved parents who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss at 3 p.m. on May 4. St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church: 101 W. Burrell Drive — St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church will have a NWI Veterans Village Meal Share April 27. The event calls for volunteers to prep and deliver meals, with prep from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and meal delivery and serving from noon to 1 p.m. For more information, visit St. Matthias will have a 'Pick 7' food distribution event on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Parish Hall. Those interested will be able to pick seven items from available options, and the shopping order will be determined by random draw. For more information, call 219-663-2201. Faith Church: 100 W. 81st Ave. — Registration for Faith Church's 'SpringHill Day Camp' is currently open for kids who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade. The camp will be from July 21 to July 25, and will allow kids to learn about Jesus through large group time filled with music, dancing, skits and more. The cost of the camp is $349, with discount opportunities for families with multiple children and payment plans available. For more information, visit Carter Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church: 635 W. 49th St. — The church will have coffee & conversation every Tuesday and Thursday each week from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 219-293-7570. Cathedral of Holy Angels: 640 Tyler St. — Bishop McClory will celebrate a Holy Easter Mass in memory of Pope Francis at 10:30 a.m. Saturday; Pope Francis' Funeral Mass will be celebrated earlier that morning at St. Peter's Basilica. The Mass will be followed by several community service opportunities. The Cathedral of Holy Angels will have a mass for people with disabilities in honor of the Year of Jubilee from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 27. For more information, email aim4inclusion@ and to RSVP visit Marquette Park United Methodist Church: 215 N. Grand Blvd. — All are welcome to worship at 11:15 a.m. Sundays at Marquette Park United Methodist Church. There will be refreshments to follow in the Fellowship Hall. Resurrection House Baptist Church: 1968 West 11th Ave. — Tickets are on sale now for the church's 'Standing on God's Promise' event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 28. The event will include worship, prayer, and reflection on faithfulness. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased on Eventbrite: Bethel Church: 704 W. County Road 700 North — Bethel Church will have a GriefShare morning session from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and evening session from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 29. Each week the group will watch a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects, then discuss the video and personal lives as a support group. To register, visit The Emerald Green at the Lost Marsh Golf Course: 1001 129th St. — St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church will have an Accessibility to Beauty Gala from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. May 3. The event will feature a silent auction, live entertainment, an open bar from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., followed by dinner, the conferral of St. Mary's St. Peter & Paul and Myrrhbearers Awards. Black tie is optional. Tickets are $100 per seat, and becoming a beauty sponsor, which includes a table of 8 and acknowledgment at the event, is $1000. To get tickets, visit St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Hall: 2002 Davidson Place — St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church will host its The Bluegrass, Bourbon, & The Bible Revival event on May 2; Doors open at 6 p.m. with the concert at 7 p.m. and a conversation to follow. The event will celebrate Catholic culture and Bluegrass's deep roots in the Region, with a concert by Fr. Justin Bolger, OP, and Fr. Simon Teller, OP, of the Hillbilly Thomists. After their set, they will be joined by Dr. Jennifer Newsome Martin, Director of the Di Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture at the University of Notre Dame, for a conversation about their music, Catholic culture, and Whiting's imprint on it. Tickets to the event are $35 at the door or $25 in advance and can be purchased on Eventbrite: To submit worship news, email cnance@
Chicago Tribune
25-04-2025
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Worship news: Mass in honor of Pope Francis and delivering meals to vets
Chesterton St. Patrick Catholic Church: 638 N. Calumet Rd. — The Rev. Robert McClory will hold the Diocese of Gary's annual Mass of Remembrance for bereaved parents who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss at 3 p.m. on May 4. Crown Point St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church: 101 W. Burrell Drive — St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church will have a NWI Veterans Village Meal Share April 27. The event calls for volunteers to prep and deliver meals, with prep from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and meal delivery and serving from noon to 1 p.m. For more information, visit St. Matthias will have a 'Pick 7' food distribution event on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Parish Hall. Those interested will be able to pick seven items from available options, and the shopping order will be determined by random draw. For more information, call 219-663-2201. Dyer Faith Church: 100 W. 81st Ave. — Registration for Faith Church's 'SpringHill Day Camp' is currently open for kids who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade. The camp will be from July 21 to July 25, and will allow kids to learn about Jesus through large group time filled with music, dancing, skits and more. The cost of the camp is $349, with discount opportunities for families with multiple children and payment plans available. For more information, visit Gary Carter Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church: 635 W. 49th St. — The church will have coffee & conversation every Tuesday and Thursday each week from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 219-293-7570. Cathedral of Holy Angels: 640 Tyler St. — Bishop McClory will celebrate a Holy Easter Mass in memory of Pope Francis at 10:30 a.m. Saturday; Pope Francis' Funeral Mass will be celebrated earlier that morning at St. Peter's Basilica. The Mass will be followed by several community service opportunities. The Cathedral of Holy Angels will have a mass for people with disabilities in honor of the Year of Jubilee from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 27. For more information, email aim4inclusion@ and to RSVP visit Marquette Park United Methodist Church: 215 N. Grand Blvd. — All are welcome to worship at 11:15 a.m. Sundays at Marquette Park United Methodist Church. There will be refreshments to follow in the Fellowship Hall. Resurrection House Baptist Church: 1968 West 11th Ave. — Tickets are on sale now for the church's 'Standing on God's Promise' event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 28. The event will include worship, prayer, and reflection on faithfulness. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased on Eventbrite: Hobart Bethel Church: 704 W. County Road 700 North — Bethel Church will have a GriefShare morning session from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and evening session from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 29. Each week the group will watch a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects, then discuss the video and personal lives as a support group. To register, visit Hammond The Emerald Green at the Lost Marsh Golf Course: 1001 129th St. — St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church will have an Accessibility to Beauty Gala from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. May 3. The event will feature a silent auction, live entertainment, an open bar from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., followed by dinner, the conferral of St. Mary's St. Peter & Paul and Myrrhbearers Awards. Black tie is optional. Tickets are $100 per seat, and becoming a beauty sponsor, which includes a table of 8 and acknowledgment at the event, is $1000. To get tickets, visit Whiting St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Hall: 2002 Davidson Place — St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church will host its The Bluegrass, Bourbon, & The Bible Revival event on May 2; Doors open at 6 p.m. with the concert at 7 p.m. and a conversation to follow. The event will celebrate Catholic culture and Bluegrass's deep roots in the Region, with a concert by Fr. Justin Bolger, OP, and Fr. Simon Teller, OP, of the Hillbilly Thomists. After their set, they will be joined by Dr. Jennifer Newsome Martin, Director of the Di Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture at the University of Notre Dame, for a conversation about their music, Catholic culture, and Whiting's imprint on it. Tickets to the event are $35 at the door or $25 in advance and can be purchased on Eventbrite:
Chicago Tribune
18-04-2025
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Worship news: Baptism event and Easter services
Chesterton Liberty Bible Church: 824 N. Calumet Ave. — The church will have 'InterGen Sunday' from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 20. 'InterGen' or Intergenerational Sundays allow parents and children to worship together. Kids ministry for kindergarten through fifth grade will be suspended on InterGen Sundays so kids are able to join their parents in worship. Childcare is provided for ages 0-5. For more information, visit St. Patrick Catholic Church: 638 N. Calumet Rd. — The Rev. Robert McClory will hold the Diocese of Gary's annual Mass of Remembrance for bereaved parents who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss at 3 p.m. on May 4. Gary Carter Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church: 635 W. 49th St. — The church will have coffee & conversation every Tuesday and Thursday each week from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 219-293-7570.. Cathedral of Holy Angels: 640 Tyler St. — The Cathedral of Holy Angels will have a mass for people with disabilities in honor of the Year of Jubilee from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 27. For more information, email aim4inclusion@ and to RSVP visit Marquette Park United Methodist Church: 215 N. Grand Blvd, — All are welcome to worship at 11:15 a.m. Sundays at Marquette Park United Methodist Church. There will be refreshments to follow in the Fellowship Hall. Resurrection House Baptist Church: 1968 West 11th Ave. — Tickets are on sale now for the church's 'Standing on God's Promise' event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 28. The event will include worship, prayer, and reflection on faithfulness. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased on Eventbrite: Hammond The Emerald Green at the Lost Marsh Golf Course: 129th St — St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church will have an Accessibility to Beauty Gala from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. May 3. The event will feature a silent auction, live entertainment, an open bar from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., followed by dinner, the conferral of St. Mary's St. Peter & Paul and Myrrhbearers Awards. Black tie is optional. Tickets are $100 per seat, and becoming a beauty sponsor, which includes a table of 8 and acknowledgment at the event, is $1000. To get tickets, visit Highland Bethel Church: 9516 Kennedy Ave. — Bethel Church Chinese Congregation will have Baptism Sunday from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. April 20, following the Easter service. For more information or to register, visit Hobart Bethel Church: 703 W. Country Rd. — Bethel Church Hobart/Portage will have an Easter Service at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Services will also be held at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. on the Cedar Lake campus, located at 13620 Wicker Avenue, and at 8:15 a.m., 9:45 a.m., and 11:15 a.m. on the Crown Point campus, located at 10202 Broadway. For more information, visit LaPorte Tracy Church: 1702 E. U.S. 6 — Tracy Church will have a fundraiser through Culver's of LaPorte, 233 Pine Lake Ave, on April 30. Culver's will donate 10% of net sales to Tracy Church to those who tell the cashiers they are purchasing for the kickback. Merrillville Road to Life Church: 7525 Taft St. — Road to Life Church will have a special Easter service at 11 a.m. April 20. There will be worship, an Easter experience, fun for kids, and more. For more information, visit Whiting St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Hall: 2002 Davidson Place— St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church will host its The Bluegrass, Bourbon, & The Bible Revival event on May 2; Doors open at 6 p.m. with the concert at 7 p.m. and a conversation to follow. The event will celebrate Catholic culture and Bluegrass's deep roots in the Region, with a concert by Fr. Justin Bolger, OP, and Fr. Simon Teller, OP, of the Hillbilly Thomists. After their set, they will be joined by Dr. Jennifer Newsome Martin, Director of the Di Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture at the University of Notre Dame, for a conversation about their music, Catholic culture, and Whiting's imprint on it. Tickets to the event are $35 at the door or $25 in advance and can be purchased on Eventbrite:
