THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY OF YEAR C:
4th November 2007
Fr Frank writes:
Our Alpha course begins this evening at The Church of Our Saviour, Ashton Place, Chelmer Village. The course may be based in Chelmer Village, but is open to all parishioners who would like to know more about the faith. It has been jointly organised and will be jointly run by the Anglican/Free Church community at Our Saviour and by our own Catholic parish. It's not too late to join - simply come along this evening at 6pm for some fun and discovery. Even if you cannot attend the whole course, come along anyway.
Next Saturday the Anglia Singers are coming to St Augustine's to provide us with an evening of music (and to raise funds for the parish and the children's hospice!). We are lucky to have them at St Augustine's, so please encourage them, and make this a worthwhile event, by lending the concert your support. Tickets are on sale after Mass, or pay at the door.
I shall be away on Child Protection business until Thursday - my thanks to Deacon Kevin and the Eucharistic Ministers.
May our good and gracious God fill you with every blessing.
Fr Frank
Churches Together in Chelmsford cycle of prayer:
- Week beginning:
- 4th November: Presbyterian Church (Rev John Scott)
- 11th November: Prison Chaplaincy (Tanzir Ahmed - Lead Chaplain)
Parish News:
- Anglia Singers: A concert is to be held at St Augustine's on Saturday 10th November at 7.30pm to raise funds for the new extension in conjunction with the Hospice for Children with Disabilities. The programme includes music from Les Miserables, the Lion king and composer's music to include Coates and Rutter to name a few. We would love to have your support as well as to enjoy an evening of music, entertainment and relaxation. Tickets £6 for adults and £3.50 for concessions from J Clark on 01245 264961 or Fr Frank on 465333. Your support is appreciated.
- Alpha Course at Chelmer Village: Alpha Course: is now up and running with the first evening meeting today, Sunday 4th November from 6 - 8pm at The Church of Our Saviour, Chelmer Village. All welcome. It's relaxed, low-key, friendly and fun. Come and meet new people over supper and enjoy the talk.
- Grand Draw and Tombola: We would be very grateful if parishioners could return all sold or unsold Grand Draw tickets as soon as possible. We have had very few back. We also need prizes for the Raffle and small items for a Tombola stall. The Grand Draw and the Tombola is replacing the Annual Bazaar so we need to raise as much money as possible. Many thanks for your continued support. Cath.
- Buy a Chair: The total raised at the time of writing this is £3,195.00 or 64 chairs. We are just over 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.
- Many thanks from the SVP: to all those who supported the Quiz Night last Saturday. It was a very successful evening and raised £466.
- Fun for families evening Saturday 17th November 7pm at St Augustine's: to be held by the Knights of St Columba. Fun and games for all the family for £1 a head (to cover costs of the valuable prizes!) Any profit will be donated to the KSC national project - Support for the Samaritans. Please bring your own drinks and nibbles.
- The Canonesses of the Holy Sepulchre in Colchester: will celebrate the Eucharist and Final Profession of Sr Alice at 2.30pm in the church of St James the Less and St Helen, Priory Street, Colchester on the Feast of Christ the King, Sunday 25 November 2007. Followed by tea next door in Cardinal Bourne Hall and, if they would like, Evening Prayer at 5.30pm. All would be most welcome to come.
Other News:
- Choral and Orchestral Concert at Brentwood Cathedral 15th December 7pm: to celebrate Director of Music, Andrew Wright's 25th anniversary in the post. The Aurelian Ensemble & Friends will accompany the Cathedral Choir, Cathedral Girls' Choir, Cathedral Singers, Brentwood Choral Society and Bravissima. Ticketes £10 adults, £9 senior citizens, £5 child/student from Cathedral House.
- Organ Extravaganza at Christ Church URC Saturday 10th November 7.30pm: with Keith Hearnshaw. Tickets £10 from James Dace & Son 352133 or on door.
- Thinking about the Priesthood?: Find out more on Friday 9th November at Abbotswick House of Prayer CM14 5SH from 6.30pm with light supper at 7pm. More info from Fr Joseph Silver, Vocations Director on 0208590 7222 or bdvocations@aol.com
- Deaf Awareness Evening at London Road Presbytery, November 8th 7.30pm: You are invited to a Deaf Awareness Evening at The Presbytery, 178 New London Road, Chelmsford on November 8th at 7.30 - 9.30pm. More info from Sr Margaret at Brentwood Diocesan Pastoral Deaf Service on 020 8504 0406 Minicom 020 8504 0407 Email bpds@dioceseofbrentwood.org
Advertisements:
- Springfield Green Almshouse available: to a prospective resident who is single, over 55 years of age and resident in the area of the Ecclesiastical Parish of All Saints' Springfield (this includes North Springfield and Chelmer Village). The trustees will welcome and consider all applicants on their merits. The accommodation has been upgraded and is suitable for an ambulant disabled person and includes a living room, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom with walk in shower. Weekly maintenance charge currently £99.50 per week. Further info from Clerk to the trustees, Mrs E Belsham, 14 Lawn Lane, Springfield CM1 6NR
Sunday Smile:
Brittany (aged 4) had an earache and wanted a pain-killer. She tried in vain to take the lid off the bottle. Seeing her frustration, her Mum explained it was a child-proof cap and she'd have to open it for her. Eyes wide with wonder, the little girl asked, How does it know it's me?
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.