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Parish life · 03 October 2026

A day shared in Madidi

Prayer before the journey. A meal prepared and shared. Voices raised in song. Fr Markos and the St Thomas parish family spent the day with our friends in Madidi.

Madidi, through the eyes of our parish family

The short film · 3:33

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A closer look

Small moments, shared joy

Two brief films from the day, made for a little moment of connection.

A Day Together in Madidi | St Thomas Parish

Prayer, practical care and friendship: a day shared in Madidi on 03 October 2026. A welcome, the journey, preparing and sharing food, and time together.

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Hayo Mathatha | Singing Together in Madidi

Children and community singing Hayo Mathatha beneath the tree during the St Thomas parish visit to Madidi on 03 October 2026.

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The photo story

A day to remember

Thirty-two photographs of the journey, the work and the friendships. Open any photograph to see it in full.

The journey and the welcome

From gathering at church to arriving beneath the trees in Madidi.

Parish volunteers gathered around a wooden table before departure. — Sharing a meal before the Madidi charity ride

Parish volunteers gathered inside the church. — Gathering at church before the journey

The parish group gathered in church before setting out. — Prayer before the journey

The parish group outside the church with Serbian and South African flags. — Ready for Madidi

Parishioners beside their car during the journey — On the journey to Madidi

Volunteers and parked vehicles at the Madidi gathering. — Arriving at Madidi

Volunteers arriving at Madidi beneath a bright afternoon sky. — The team arrives

Community members gathered in the shade of a tree — A welcome beneath the tree

Visitors and community members greeting one another beneath a tree. — A warm welcome under the tree

Many hands, one shared table

Preparing, cooking and serving a meal together.

A volunteer carrying a cooler towards the gathering. — Bringing supplies for the shared meal

Community members seated together outdoors near the meal tent. — Time together at Madidi

Four community members seated together outdoors. — An afternoon of fellowship

Volunteers preparing food beneath the tent. — Preparing a meal together

A volunteer and a clergyman standing together under a tree. — Fellowship across the community

Clergy and volunteers beside Serbian and South African flags at the meal tent. — Serbia and South Africa, together at Madidi

Volunteers cooking burgers together at an outdoor braai. — Many hands around the braai

A volunteer and a clergyman posing beside the meal tent. — A shared day at Madidi

Volunteers preparing food together in the kitchen — Preparing the shared meal

A volunteer showing a large bowl of salad in the kitchen. — Preparing food for the community

Volunteers working around a grill covered with burgers. — Cooking together

Volunteers with trays of bread and a bowl of salad beneath the tent. — Ready to serve

The volunteer team posing behind the braai and food table. — The volunteer team at Madidi

Volunteers serving food to community members beneath the tent. — Sharing the meal

Visitors and volunteers gathered around the serving table. — Hospitality at Madidi

Volunteers sharing food and conversation outside a building. — Fellowship after the meal

Friendship, fellowship and farewell

Time together, familiar faces and a warm goodbye.

The Madidi community and parish volunteers gathered with Serbian and South African flags. — Together at Madidi - 03 October 2026

Two clergymen standing together in warm afternoon light. — Clergy together at Madidi

Parish volunteers posing together at the end of the visit. — Thank you to everyone who joined us

Two participants smiling together beneath a tree. — Friendship and fellowship

Two volunteers posing together in the shade. — A day shared with friends

Two clergy embrace in the late afternoon sunlight — A farewell embrace

Community members gathered beneath a tree as the visit draws to a close. — Until next time, Madidi

Stay a little longer

Conversations and songs, in full

The complete conversations and performances from this visit, with their original voices and location sound.

19:21 · Complete recording

Fr Isajlo and Fr Markos | A Conversation in Madidi

The complete conversation with Fr Isajlo and Fr Markos during the St Thomas parish visit to Madidi on 03 October 2026.

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8:06 · Complete recording

Fr Markos and the Boys of the Parish | A Conversation in Madidi

The complete discussion with Fr Markos and the boys of the parish during the visit to Madidi on 03 October 2026.

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1:42 · Complete recording

Hayo Mathatha | Madidi Children and Community | Full Performance

The complete Hayo Mathatha performance recorded during the St Thomas parish visit to Madidi on 03 October 2026.

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0:34 · Complete recording

A Joyful Afternoon in Madidi | 03 October 2026

A short, complete recording of young people gathering and dancing outdoors during the St Thomas parish visit to Madidi on 03 October 2026.

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Thank you, Madidi.

To our hosts, volunteers and everyone who welcomed us: thank you for a day of care, friendship and fellowship.

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