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A Prayer For The Finals

Dear God

I ask you as the end of yet another year approaches.

To guide me in my studies and preparations for the final

exams.

I ask you to help me help myself

May you strengthen me in all that I do, may you be with me in

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those times when I feel lost, may you help me understand
what I am doing, help me understand what I really want in my
life and may you drive me to set myself high targets for me to
achieve.

Help me organise myself so that I may use the time that I have
left efficiently and productively.

May you lead me the way to success

For I know that with you by my side nothing is too high or too
difficult to overcome in my life.

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Contents
Chaplain‟s Message ........................3
Tapiwa and Committee 2010 .........4
2008-9 Committee .........................5
Outreach at Kolbe ...........................6
Tea with the Chaplain .....................7
Kolbe Events ...................................8
Kolbe Events ...................................9
Wisdom...........................................10
Entertainment @ Kolbe..................11
Liturgy.............................................12
Shop Lifting.....................................13
Love Letter .....................................14
A World of Masks...........................15
A prayer For Finals.........................16
EDITOR’S NOTE
By Orwell Mushaikwa
Hey guys... again. Looks like I‟m going to be
showing up more than I expected. Besides Without further ado let‟s get started!!
signing up for multiple portfolios and making
multiple speeches in one day on the whole. I
am actually a shy character that usually blends
in crowd and does not stand out or look for
attention. It‟s actually interesting how when I
did make the effort, I got some attention (a lot
more than I expected i guess). I want to first of
all thank you for all your support, for your
votes etc. I do hope I will be able to deliver in
my part in the committee.
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As part of my portfolio or rather sub-portfolio
in the committee as the deputy secretary of me-
dia, I am in charge of the Kolbe student as well
as a couple other things. Now as you all can
imagine, the Kolbe Student is a lot of work and I
would like to thank all those who have contrib-
uted in making it possible. This is our first
„masterpiece‟ and so if you guys would like to
add some stuff to the 2010 edition get prepared
and ready for first thing next year (if everything
goes smoothly) will be another one to begin the
year and welcome all of you back.
Be prepared to be informed, amazed and
amused by this new edition of the Kolbe Stu-
dent, there to entertain and update you on what
has Kolbe has been up to for the whole year and
what to look foreword to next year (Besides the
hot coco after mass service provided to you by
the one and only vice chairperson( aka. „MR World of Masks, By Orwell Mushaikwa
MANAGEMENT‟), the free styled spectacular
speeches by our new chairperson and last but The world, and its many faces
not least the lively and ever youthful Kolbe
Masses. Just who are these people I‟m talking Masks of all colours and sizes
about?! Well just keep reading and you‟ll find All looking for one thing
out...
The love, the peace and harmony of the world
Just before we get started, I would like to con- Yet the important factor of this is forgotten
gratulate the 2008-9 committees for all their
hard work and for the great year full of events Long Lost and hidden
that they set up for us on behalf of the commit- The masked creatures look at each other
tee. They definitely left a high standard for us Quick thank you:
maintain and build up on. Secondly, Father Look down upon one another
Graham for his availability and never-ending As if God has favours To everyone who helped and supported in the
support and thirdly I would like to thank you making of this magazine namely the 2008-9
But little do they know of the answers
for all that you have done for Kolbe, for all
Since they fail to accept one another committee, the 2009-10 committee, Father
your contributions and support for our Soci-
ety. Graham for his support and all those who
For who they really are
gave me articles.
For hidden beyond those masks
And finally… Thank you for all your support
A same species emerges
throughout the year and wish you the best in
Trampling its own, biting its injuries
the end of year exams.
The fate of the masked creatures
Is beyond ill if one sees the other Looking forward to seeing you again next
For the inner truth and beauty that unite year!!!
Rather than the distorted rumours that divide. ***
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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAPLAIN

TO THE LADY OF
MY DREAMS
This woman laughs just like how I imagine you
By Simbarashe Tevera and Tapiwa
Tevera to laugh, and she cares for me in the same
manner that you do. She makes me feel invin-
cible. When I am around her I‟m impermeable
to the negativity of this world. Her touch is
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powerful enough to mend my broken smile
Heartland when others fail to do so. Her words are gentle
and they soothe my aching heart whenever she
Sunday 6th September
speaks.
By Fr. Graham
“When I was transferred to Cape Town, I was asked if I was sorry to leave Johannesburg. Unbe-
lievable as that may seem, I found an answer that was, I hope both truthful and tactful: I said
that if I had stayed longer there were things still many things that I was hoping to do. Coming
to Kolbe has been an opportunity to do some of those things.
Working with students is a great privilege and opportunity, it is both immensely rewarding and
immensely demanding as long as the balance remains 51 to 49 I came out ahead. Working with
young people who are at the point of making important decisions about their lives is a chal-
lenge and very exciting I feel that after 20 years I am beginning to have enough experience oc-
casionally to make sense of all the suggestions and to get some good advice.

To the lady of my dreams,
You know me so well, it feels as though
you‟re always in my head constantly
reading my thoughts. Perhaps that‟s
where you spend your days, only to make
the short journey from my thoughts down
to my heart, the centre of my dreams,
when I lay my head down at night to rest.
She could be a queen; better yet, she could be
the lady of my dreams.
Lady of my dreams, my dreams are never sweet
without you in them. I continue to wait for the
day that you will appear before me as the lady
of my reality.
I love you more, I love you always...
Many problems that students face and some of the crises too I may have encountered before. In
this context, I am able to listen to students and often to help them to find their own solutions,
for they usually know far better than I do what the best solution is, to any particular problem
they may be facing. It is in this context that I may be able to offer the various opportunities
meetings and structures that I do at Kolbe. I would invite each one to take advantage of these
opportunities to join in whenever and wherever so that together we can continue to develop the
Kolbe community building on the wonderful tradition that has been handed down to us.”

We‟ve been together for so long that no

night can ever be lonely; no winter will
ever get too cold. Many aspects of my life
will change through time but you shall
remain a constant. You‟re constantly in
my prayers, constantly on my mind and
constantly in my heart.

I want to be with you yesterday. I want to

be with you today. I want to be with you
for all time.

I catch a glimpse of you whenever I look

And then Doglet says...
at the wonderful women in my life. Some
of them show me your smile, others have
your eyes and I‟ve even met one with your
grace and understanding. Perhaps I‟ve
met already you.

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COMMITTEE 2010 SHOP LIFTING There was nothing that I was trying to hide it was
By Chairperson Tapiwa Tevera just the thought of a foreigner going through all
By Deborah Cairns
In my view, the Kolbe Society committee has always been, and should always be, made up of the contents of my bag that made me feel angry.
A while back, I went shopping after work (this I also thought that this was it and that I would be
women and men who wish to serve the Lord as best as they can. It‟s that simple. No history in
means 10.45 pm). Yes, supermarkets in South marched down to the police station very shortly.
leadership is required; the type of university qualification being pursued does not place one
Korea are open that late, in fact they are open
student ahead of another in matters of service, and neither should our socioeconomic back- until midnight, because there is no chance of a He came back to me and seemed satisfied that I
grounds. The Bible describes various situations in which God used the least likely of people in a hold up.
was not a shop lifter. I also got the feeling that he
specific community to do His will. He took the very ordinary and filled them with His Spirit so
I just had to get a few things and I have a small felt very embarrassed about the whole situation. I
that they could do the extraordinary in His name. The Lord examines our hearts and He asks
back pack that I took into the shop with me. I did not know what he said but he bowed to me
that we use the gifts that He has placed within us to glorify Him, by serving our community.
had been to another branch of the supermarket and I did the same. I even said thank you which
earlier in the day, and I had a few items from was not quite the right word for the occasion, but
As a committee we seek to perform our duties creatively and efficiently. We wish to not only that shop in it.
touch Kolbe society, but the larger community through the various activities, primarily out- I was very grateful that he did not take me to the
reach projects, which we have planned for our term. Community outreach projects are impor- After I had finished getting the bare necessities I cop shop, because I did not fancy having to do
tant to us because Jesus, whose life we‟re all challenged to model our own lives against, cared went to the cashier but, as I was leaving the time in a South Korean jail.
cashier, the alarm went off that shows that you
so much for the poor, the hungry and the sick during his time on earth. His focus was aimed at have not bought something in your back pack or
the underprivileged in society, and so should ours. shopping bag. I was quite shocked and did not
know what to do.
During moments of silent reflection I always ask the question, “Can one man, or one woman,
make a difference?” I will continue to wonder. Will the group of nine students who form the Then a security man stopped me, he checked
committee make a difference? As a team, we shall not stop asking ourselves this question. We my receipt and the items that I had in my shop-
ping bag, then he asked me if he could look in
look to find the answer to this matter in everything that we do for Kolbe. my back pack and of course being a suspect, I
could not decline his request. When he opened
May the Lord bless Kolbe. my back pack he saw that I had some items in
it. I had to explain to him that I had bought the
The 2009-2010 Committee goods at another branch of the supermarket that
(From left to right): afternoon. The conversation all took place in
Friedrick, Christine, Korean of course and my Korean was broken,
Tapiwa, Hlalele, Getty, but at least the man understood me.
Orwell
After looking into my bag he called some other
(On the Ground): Nancy person from security, and I have no idea what
and Wesley he said, it was probably something like we have
a shop lifting suspect here and she is a teacher.
(Insert): Chris I know the word for teacher so that is all I un-
derstood.

Meanwhile I was frantically looking for my re-

ceipt to show him that I really had bought the
goods earlier on. However, he said that he did
not need the receipt. I felt slightly more relieved
until he took my bag away and literally un-
packed the whole thing.

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LITURGY PORTFOLIO
By Christine Reeler and Matthew Bickell
I had little idea what this post would entail and
since being elected for the Liturgy portfolio, I
have realized just how much behind the scenes
things Matthew did. At first it all seemed over-
whelming but it is right down my street. Mostly,
it is setting up for Mass and ensuring that all the
readers and ministers are there and that every-
thing runs smoothly. I have had tremendous
support from all the readers and ministers.
Thank you, I am looking forward to the coming
year.
MASS PREPARATION
Mass preparation, Liturgy meeting, Bible
Study . . . (whichever name you choose to use)
On a Thursday evening we meet to read the
coming Sunday‟s readings and discuss each of
them. We look at what the main point they are
emphasizing and see if we can bring that out in
a particular part of the Mass. We then choose
the hymns according to the readings. So it‟s a
chance to put your input into the Sunday Mass.
Everyone is most welcome to join us – we meet
in the Library at Kolbe at 7pm on a Thursday
evening, it only lasts an hour!
READERS
Monday 28th September we had a very success- noticed me frantically dashing around just be-
ful Readers workshop, the second one this year. fore mass, you might find it hard to believe that
Thanks to Veronica Miller who ran both of
them.
As I‟m sure you‟ve all heard we have a great
many enthusiastic and entertaining readers this efficient at it after this year. I am very grateful
term – and Tapiwa clearly stating the wife‟s
role! So, readers, continue to proclaim the Word repository, as well as Tea with the Chaplain.
of God as well and enthusiastically as you do!
WEEKDAY MASS
We have three 30 minute Weekday Masses
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At Kolbe - Tuesday 7pm
Thursday 5.15pm
On upper campus - Wednesday 1.00pm
The Masses at Kolbe are held in the Sanctuary
and the upper campus one in the Chapel.
Weekday Mass is a great chance to set
aside time for God in our hectic lives.
REPOSITORY
Monica Ndlovu is now running the Repository
after both morning and evening Masses. We sell
bibles, rosaries, miraculous medals, crucifixes,
prayer books, and you can, in fact, order any-
thing you want.
THANK YOU!
Thank you to the Readers, especially those ever
ready to help out if someone else can‟t make it.
Thank you to our Eucharistic Ministers for their
reliability and service to Kolbe.
And a special thanks to Matthew for the fantas-
tic job he has done this year.
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GIST
Wow, what a whirlwind of a year! If anyone has
that was actually good fun. There is something
very satisfying about grasping order from the
clutches of chaos, I seem to have become quite
for all the support you all have shown in the
“All the best to Chris, she is doing an amazing job
already!”
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THE 2008-9 COMMITEE Five delegates from Kolbe travelled to Ma-
By Garikai Matambo (2008-9 chairperson)
fikeng for the Annual Association of Catholic
Tertiary Students (ACTS) Conference. What I
Sometimes when you are asked to give an ac- can briefly report on this is that- KOLBE
count of a particular event, you either think ROCKS!!!!
twice before you write or you have a „brain-
freeze‟ because there is just so much to say… The luscious Kolbe formal warmed the winter
alas! Mine came sooner than I had expected nights of Cape Town and prepared the
when I was asked to write about the 2008- „masses‟ for the new Kolbe Comm…
2009 Kolbe year!
…[This is when I start to cry]…
…[Blank]…
On the whole, and on behalf of the outgoing
The year started of with a BANG and we all committee, I would like to thank the members
were geared up to deliver par-excellence. It is of the society for the unwavering support and
my pleasure to report that what we promised, participation.
we have delivered! I can safely say that the
To the incoming committee: We have set the
work we did is evident and all can testify.
foundation, we all trust that you will continue
Participating in the St Michaels food night and with the construction and perfection.
having a rosary workshop were the main high-
To the outgoing team: Well done and may you
lights of the second semester in 2008. The
continue to be that brilliant people you are!
hype of orientation week and extravagant
marketing of Kolbe brought home new family To Fr. Graham: Words fail me….
members who were welcomed by the annual
ANSOC-Kolbe braai. It was not long before the
reflective period of lent set-in and the eventful
Easter triduum following-on. The extravagant
Coffee, Cake and Culture (a.k.a. Coffee, Cake n
Candy), extrapolated the peak period of the
first semester. To cool everything down, we
celebrated the Pentecost vigil which was not
only a musical classic, but a spiritual; event-
what a way to start exams!
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Outreach @ Kolbe
by Noella Moshi
Being a member of Kolbe community has been
an experience I will never forget. I‟m the timid
type that likes to sit in the corner and not speak
unless spoken to. But from the very beginning,
being at Kolbe caused me to be involved in al-
most everything there was. How can I describe
why? It is because of that gentle but persistent
faith in one that is radiated by everyone-
especially by Father Graham. It is the knowl-
edge that whatever one does, it will be appreci-
ated, and that we are surrounded by people
who may not know us, but love us never the
less.
In a setting of comfort and blessing, sur-
rounded by friends and privileges, one natu-
rally turns one‟s gaze outwards. I am some-
times filled with a desire to make everything as
wonderful as Kolbe has been for me. Given my
limited abilities, that has not been possible, but
in a small way, I have contributed to the mono-
lith that is Father Graham‟s vision.
Last year, I tried to make Kolbe outreach about
doing a few good things on a regular basis.
Every week there is a visit to the Neighbour-
hood Old Age Homes (NOAH) in Woodstock.
This takes about two and a half hours out of
one‟s day (at the most), and is well worth it.
Being around some of the ladies at NOAH has
reminded me of how simple happiness really is.
The fun of rummy-cup is ageless!! We have
helped with their end of year Christmas party
and with the craft market held at NOAH, both
of which are treasured memories of mine.
We are in communication with the Youth
Unlimited, which is a Catholic Youth develop-
ment program. Together with Denzel, we made
a day of gardening twice this year. We cleaned
the grounds of a Catholic-owned campsite that
was being run at low cost. Sometimes things
would go awry, like on the last trip, there were
no gardening tools. That didn‟t stop us!! People
were uprooting plants with their bare hands. I
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will never forget Caitlin, a foreign exchange
student from America. We got there sometime 2010 Sports & Entertainment Programme
in the morning, and worked till afternoon. She
pulled plants taller than her and in complete By Wesley Maraire
silence; she did the work of someone twice her
size. Nothing can stop a person determined to
make a change!!!
There are so many things that i wanted to do It is with great pleasure that I present the en- APRIL
that I didn‟t manage to get around to. A pro- tertainment, sport and cultural schedule for
gram called Youth in Prison involves visiting 2010. Please note that this is not the final list of 1 -4
st th
young boys in prison. This hopefully will begin Easter Triduum
events that I hope to undertake with your in-
very soon, additionally there is a student who
currently visits Pollsmor prisoners through a volvement of course, and the dates are not defi-
program called Hope Prison Ministries that she nite as well. The layout goes like this:
heard about through Kolbe. Anyone who would MAY
like to join in is more than welcome.
1st
Every so often there is a collection of old FEBRUARY
clothes from students and these have been Dance Workshop
taken by a member of Youth Unlimited to be 3rd-7th
distributed where they are most needed. 8th
Orientation week- (marketing Kolbe)
Kolbe chic dinner and debonair dance
“True religion is this, giving food to the poor,
clothing the naked, visiting the aged.” As 13th
22nd
young, still idealistic Catholics, we have un- Kolbe-ANSOC Picnic
Africa Day Celebrations
bounded energy and Unlimited potential. It
only needs to be pointed in the right direction. 14th
St Valentine‟s suave night
AUGUST
16th
Mardi Gras (Greasy Tuesday) 7th
Kolbe semi-formal
14th
MARCH
Dr. van Heerden Spots Tournament
6th
Music workshop
SEPTEMBER
21st
Surprise Surprise Sunday 20th “Koffee, Kake and Kulture” (with other
ACTS Branches)
23rd-25th
Kolbe on Jammie From the sport and entertainment desk.
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WISDOM
(Anonymous)
Wisdom- With the gift of wisdom, we see God at
work in our lives and in the world. For the wise
person, the wonders of nature, historical events, and perfect power, and perfect love. This gift is de-
the ups and downs of our lives take on deeper mean- scribed by Aquinas as a fear of separating oneself
ing. The matters of judgment about the truth, and
being able to see the whole image of God.
Understanding - With the gift of understanding, we
comprehend how we need to live as a follower of
Jesus Christ. A person with understanding is not
confused by all the conflicting messages in our cul-
ture about the right way to live. Also called
"Common Sense," the gift of understanding perfects
a person's speculative reason in the apprehension of
truth. It is the gift whereby self-evident principles
are known, Aquinas writes.
Counsel (Right Judgment)- With the gift of right
judgment, we know the difference between right
and wrong, and we choose to do what is right. A
person with right judgment avoids sin and lives out
the values taught by Jesus. The gift of truth that
allows the person to respond prudently, and happily
to believe our Christ the Lord
Fortitude (Courage) - With the gift of courage, we
overcome our fear and are willing to take risk as a
follower of Jesus. A person with courage is willing
to stand up for what is right in the sight of God,
even if it means accepting rejection, verbal abuse, or
even physical harm and death. The gift of Courage
allows people the firmness of mind that is required
both in doing good and in enduring evil, especially
with regard to goods or evils that are difficult.
Knowledge - With the gift of knowledge, we under-
stand the meaning of God's Revelation, especially as
expressed in the life and words of Jesus Christ. A
person with knowledge is always learning more
about the scriptures and Tradition. The gift of
knowledge is more than an accumulation of facts.
Piety (Reverence) - With the gift of reverence,
sometimes called piety, we have a deep sense of
respect for God and the Church. A person with rev-
erence recognizes our total reliance on God and
comes before God with humility, trust, and love.
Piety is the gift whereby, at the Holy Spirit's instiga-
tion, we pay worship and duty to God as our Father,
Aquinas writes.
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Fear of the Lord (Awe of God) - With the gift of
wonder and awe (fear of the lord), we are aware of
the glory and majesty of God. A person with won-
der and awe knows that God is the perfection of all
we desire: perfect knowledge, perfect goodness,
from God. He describes the gift as a "filial fear,"
Celsus Library in Ephesus, Turkey.
„Figure of Wisdom‟
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TEA WITH THE THE WORLD‟S
CHAPLAIN
SHORTEST FAIRY-
By The Drinkers TALE
I was very tempted to write this like one of
those cliché “Dear Expert” columns because (anonymous)
sometimes that‟s what it is, I know I some-
Once upon a time... a boy asked a girl, “will
times arrive single minded – with several
you marry me?”
pressing questions for Fr. Graham and every-
one else there. The girl said “NO!”
We have discussed all range of things from She lived happily ever after. She ate what
predestination to teaching techniques! We she wanted, had as many boyfriends as she
had riddles that kept us puzzled for hours . . . liked, never had to sit through a rugby
until Nancy decided to Google the answers – match, always had hot water and never had
modern technology, really! The Friday that to drik or buy beer.
had me in stitches was when Irene and
She wore whatever she liked, and looked
Tapiwa were discussing anime with such
gusto you would think their lives were de- and felt great in sweat pants, never got fat
voted to it, with Caitlin finishing off Irene‟s and the only down side was that she needed
sentences. S.J. arriving with dinner and ques- to buy her own chocolate and teddy bears
BUT she had a great job and afford lots and
tions! and Noella providing thought provok-
ing answers. Matthew learnt just how hard it lots.
is to argue with a lawyer when Shingi joined
THE END
us one particular Friday.
While Tarisayi was examining the particular
variety of wine, we discussed free will, ethical
theories and Newtonian physics. Oh yes, I
should say that “Tea with the Chaplain” be-
came “Wine with the Chaplain” quite a while
ago – but don‟t tell anyone…
A great host of memories of Friday afternoons
– thank you to all the wonderful people who
have joined us through the year. So, if you‟re
free anytime after 4pm until choir time on a
Friday afternoon – join us in the library.
Check it out on Fridays 16:00 to 17:30.
(A nice way to end the week!)
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