TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY OF YEAR C:
21st October 2007
World Mission Day - Collection of Red Mission Boxes at all Masses
Fr Frank writes:
As I write this my memory of the parish pilgrimage to Poland is still fresh. We had a wonderful, enjoyable and spiritual time - celebrating Masses in St Mary's, Kracow; Nova Huta; Tyniec Abbey; Wadowice (at the childhood church of Pope John Paul II); and in the chapel of the Black Madonna and St Paul's chapel in Czestochowa Basilica - the great centre of pilgrimage in Poland. You were all remembered at all these Masses.
Of course, the places visited are important, but the essence of pilgrimage is people: the sharing of the journey, the sharing meals, the many hours of conversation. I am grateful to Poland and to all my fellow pilgrims for enriching my life. My special thanks go to our organiser, Tony Cornish, for all his hard work, and his never failing helpfulness and cheerfulness.
Our next pilgrimage will be a day in Winchester on 3rd November (details below). Why not come along?
I shall be away attending a family wedding next weekend. My thanks to the Eucharistic Ministers who will be providing a service of Holy Communion on Saturday, and to Fr Derek Powney who will be supplying on Sunday.
With every blessing
Fr Frank
Churches Together in Chelmsford cycle of prayer:
- Week beginning:
- 21st October: Tile Kiln Church (Robin Merrifield)
- 28th October: Anglia Ruskin University Chaplaincy Team (lead chaplain: Rev Ivor Moody)
Parish News:
- Buy a Chair: The total raised at the time of writing this is just over £3,000 or 60 chairs. We are half way to our target of 120 chairs (i.e. £6,000). If you would like to buy a chair in memory of a loved one, forms are available after Mass.
- 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 are now on sale! 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.
- Alpha Course at Chelmer Village: we are running this course in conjunction with our friends in the Anglican/Free Church Community at the Church of Our Saviour. The course begins on 4th November. If you need more information, contact either Rev Jon Sermon (601662) or Janet Hoare (346900). Why not come along and give it a try? Fr Frank
- Alpha last training evening: Sunday 21st October 6 - 8pm at Church of Our Saviour. All who would like to be on the Alpha team are welcome.
- Mass for the Dead at New Hall 3rd November 2pm: The Community extends its welcome to all.
- Service for Prison Week 18th November 3pm: will be held in Holy Trinity Church adjacent to Chelmsford Prison. We welcome as many parishioners as possible to join us for prayers for our brothers and sisters who are incarcerated. Philomena Purcell, HMP Chelmsford
- 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 free from litter. Unglamorous but essential work! Fr Frank.
- 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.
Other News:
- Deaf Awareness Evening at London Road Presbytery, November 8th 7.30pm: Have you ever wondered how people who are deaf communicate? How can a person who is deaf participate at Mass? Are you interested in learning more about Sign language? You are invited to a Deaf Awareness Evening at The Presbytery, 178 New London Road, Chelmsford on November 8th at 7.30 - 9.30pm. For more information contact Sr Margaret at Brentwood Diocesan Pastoral Deaf Service, 803 Chigwell Road, Woodford Bridge, Essex IG8 8AU. Telephone 020 8504 0406 Minicom 020 8504 0407 Email bpds@dioceseofbrentwood.org
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Sunday Smile:
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Torch: A case for holding dead batteries.
Shinbone: a device for locating furniture in the dark.
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.