SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY OF YEAR C:
29th July 2007
Fr Frank writes:
This weekend Fr Charles will be celebrating our Masses. I know that Fr Charles always enjoys his time here, largely because he is made so welcome. I am confident that the generosity of your welcome will be great again.
This weekend I am in Scotland celebrating the marriage of Mahri-Claire McGlynn and Gregory Beere, both from well known parish families, at St Mungo's church in Glasgow. I am sure you will offer up special prayers for Mahri-Claire and Greg as they begin this new phase in their life together. You can be assured of my prayers as I celebrate Mass up in those foreign parts!
May our great and generous God fill you with every good gift.
Fr Frank
Churches Together in Chelmsford cycle of prayer:
- Week beginning:
- 29th July: CADEF
- 5th August. Central Baptist Church (Revv Paul Beasley-Murray & David Marson)
- 12th August. Chelmsford Cathedral (Very Rev Peter Judd, and Canons Walter King, Andrew Knowles & Simon Pothen)
- 19th August. Chelmsford Community Church (Rev Peter Balls)
- 26th August. Chelmsford YMCA (Rowena Kerslake [Chief Executive])
- 2nd September. CHESS (Hilary Spriggs [Manager])
- 9th September. Christ Church URC (Rev John Cox)
Parish News:
- Alpha: This autumn we will be running our Alpha course in conjunction with our friends in the Anglican/Free Church Community at Chelmer Village. If you would like to be involved in the planning, organising and support for this, please let Marian Arscott (261638) know ASAP.
- Anglia Singers Choir: will be performing at St Augustine's on Saturday 10th November at 7.30pm to help raise funds for our church. Tickets will be on sale in due course but please do put the date in your diary! The choir is currently recruiting new members and will be happy to hear from any interested parties - whether they read music or not. Rehearsals are at Anglia Ruskin University on a Wednesday or Thursday from 5.05pm to 6.35pm. Please call Janet Clark on 01245 264961 for further info.
Other News:
- A Pan-African Annual Mass: to commemorate the bicentenary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade will be held on Sunday 16th September at 3pm at St George's Catholic Church, 132 Shernhall Street, Walthamstow E17 9HU. The mass will be presided by Bishop Thomas McMahon and will be followed by a Reception in the Parish Hall. A number of African Community Choirs will participate and African diplomats and celebrities are expected to attend. All are cordially invited to attend to experience African Liturgy. Further info from Deacon Joseph on 020-8521 2359; africath@clara.co.uk
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Sunday Smile:
After Mass on Sunday morning, a young boy suddenly announced to his mother, Mum, I've decided to
become a priest when I grow up.
That's fine with us, but what made you decide that?
Well, said the little boy, I have to come to Mass on Sunday anyway, and I think it will be more
fun to stand up and shout, than to sit and listen.
A boy was watching his uncle, a priest, write a sermon. How do you know what to say? He asked.
Why, God tells me.
Oh, then why do you keep crossing things out?
Items for the Newsletter:
Your news and views are always welcome. Any items for inclusion need to be at the Presbytery by Wednesday noon.
Parish Weekly Income:
Grateful thanks for your continued generosity.