TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY OF YEAR C:
7th October 2007
Fr Frank writes:
From today to next Saturday I shall be leading a parish pilgrimage to Poland. During the pilgrimage we will be celebrating Mass in Krakow Cathedral (where John Paul II was Archbishop before his election as Pope), in Nova Huta, Tyniec Abbey and Czestochowa, the home of the famous ikon of the Black Madonna, 'Queen of Poland'. You will all be remembered in our prayers.
Needless to say, I am indebted to Deacon Kevin and our Eucharistic Ministers who will be maintaining the liturgical life of the parish in my absence.
May Our Lady of Czestochowa pray for you, and may our loving God bless you.
Fr Frank
Churches Together in Chelmsford cycle of prayer:
- Week beginning:
- 7th October: CTiC (Canon Walter King - Chair)
- 14th October: Danbury, Howe Green & Great Badow URC (Rev Jon Sermon)
Parish News:
- Blessing of St Augustine's: My thanks to the many people who contributed to this successful and inspiring event. Fr Frank.
- St Augustine's Church Grounds: I would be interested to hear from any volunteer who would be willing to keep the church garden and car park tidy. Unglamorous but essential work! Fr Frank.
- New Votive Candle Stand: you may have noticed that this has appeared by the side of the image of Our Lady in St Augustine's. It has been donated by our parish's branch of The Walsingham Association. My thanks to them for adding to the beauty and prayerfulness of our church in this way.
- Thanks from KSC: to all parishioners for their generous support of the retiring collection for the worthy cause of Farleigh Hospice.
- The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA): teaching sessions for adults wishing to be received into the Church at Easter 2008 begin at 8pm on Friday 19th October at St Augustine's. If you would like to be enrolled on the course, please speak to either Fr Frank or Deacon Kevin.
- To all young people who live in Chelmer Village: Are you looking for somewhere to go or something to do on Friday evening? You could try: TGIY (for young people aged 11+ from 7.00 to 8.15pm) or a New Youth Club for those aged 14 + which runs from 8.30 to 10.00pm. Both at the Church of Our Saviour. Why not turn up and give it a try?
- St Augustine's Open Church Weekend: the new church will be open for visitors on the weekend of 27/28th October. There will be displays and flower arrangements designed to show the life of the church. Members of church organisations have been approached, but if you feel you have been ignored and you would like to put up a display, please let me know. Help with welcoming, and serving tea/coffee and refreshments would be good too. Fr Frank.
- Fair Trade: next Sunday there will be a Fair Trade stall after all Masses. Please support the parish's efforts to promote Fair Trade.
- Day out in Winchester 3rd November: leaving St Augustine's at 7.30am with Mass in the Cathedral's Lady Chapel at 11am. Depart from Winchester at 5pm - plenty of time for Christmas shopping! Cost £15 per person.
- Grand Draw tickets: will be handed out over the next 2 weekends. We are asking every family to take 20 books to buy or sell to others. This is one of our major fundraisers of the year and it would be great to match last year's total. Many thanks. Cath.
- Annual Parish Dinner Advance notice!: Saturday 1st December at Channels Golf Club. This is a very friendly and informal event. More details to follow but if you would like to know more please call Karin Seeman on 01245 466167. 'Regulars' will be notified by letter nearer the time!
Other News:
- Coping with debt: Steve Piece will be addressing a number of issues concerning Debt and financial management at 2.30pm - 4pm on Sunday October 14th at The Christian Centre, Writtle. All interested parties welcome.
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Sunday Smile:
Some more fundamental truths:
He who laughs last, thinks slowest.
The 50-50-90 rule: Any time you have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there's a 90% probability
you'll get it wrong!
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.