THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY OF YEAR C:
11th November 2007
Remembrance Sunday
Fr Frank writes:
November is a sombre month - short gloomy days and long dark cold nights. It seems so appropriate that it should be the month in which we focus our prayers on the Holy Souls. On 2nd we celebrated All Souls Day and today we remember the War Dead at our Remembrance Sunday Masses. But this remembering isn't confined to these two days. During the whole of the month the Holy Souls are commemorated at the daily and Sunday Masses, and at St Augustine's the names of those you wish to be particularly prayed for are placed on the altar during Mass. As part of this observance, you will notice a longer pause in the Eucharistic Prayer at the point where we pray for all those who have died. This gives us an opportunity to remember and pray for the departed who are special to us.
May the souls of the faithful departed, rest in peace.
From Monday to Friday Deacon Kevin and I will be away - with the Deanery Clergy in Rome. Our thanks to the Eucharistic Ministers.
With every blessing.
Fr Frank
Churches Together in Chelmsford cycle of prayer:
- Week beginning:
- 11th November: Prison Chaplaincy (Tanzir Ahmed - Lead Chaplain)
- 18th November: Holy Trinity, Springfield (Rev Tim Ball)
Parish News:
- Message from Fr Charles: I sincerely extend my thanks and appreciation to all the people at Springfield, New Hall and Church of Our Saviour who made such generous contributions. I am very, very happy and I assure you we shall put this money to good use. I have told the Parish council members and they are very grateful. My love to all. Fr Charles.
- Advent Service: 'The Journey' Sunday 2nd December 6pm at St Augustine's: An Ecumenical evening of music and readings following the life of Jesus performed by Meditation the Catholic Church Folk Bank of Kelvedon. All welcome.
- Message from Maria Webb: Maria would like to express her sincere thanks to everyone who sponsored her for her walk of London Bridges to raise money for her trip to the World Youth Day.
- London Marathon Sunday April 13th 2008: Brentwood Catholic Children's Society has a few places for runners to raise money for the Diocesan Children's Society whilst maybe achieving a personal ambition! Please contact Claire Mathews on 01268 784544 no later than 7th December to register your interest.
- Free Christmas Celebration to raise money for the SVP: from 6 - 10.30pm Friday 7th December at the Springfield Parish Centre. Live music by 'Dusty Egg Shed'. Carols sung by local singers, Tombola, stalls, raffle prizes and refreshments! Come along for a relaxing evening out.
- Alpha Course at Chelmer Village: Second week talk is "Why did Christ die?" today Sunday 11th November 6 - 8pm with supper at 6pm. All welcome for a low-key evening.
- Buy a Chair: The total raised at the time of writing this is £3,551.41 or 71 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.
- 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.
Other News:
- Healing: led by Fr John Glynn at Abbotswick House of Prayer on Wednesday 14th November at 7.30pm. All welcome.
- Ever Ancient Ever New: Young women aged 18-35 are invited to consider the beauty of God's call to religious life spending Friday 30th November-Sunday 2nd December with a new community at Abbotswick House of Prayer near Brentwood. Further details from Sr Camilla or Sr Gabriela on 01277 373959/373848 or www.walsinghamcommunity.org
- Praying the Psalms: a short course on how to pray the Prayer of the Church and use the Breviary at Blessed Sacrament Church Hall 7.30 - 9pm Wednesdays 14th, 21st, 28th November and Wed. 5th December. More info from Sr Pauline on 01245 604128.
- Re:fresh - Chelmsford Christian Festival 2008: this event will be formally launched
with:
A New Year's Party: on Saturday 12th January 7 - 9pm in Chelmsford Cathedral with inspiring speaker Steve Chalke. Do think about coming along to help show how important this festival is for our town. Tickets only £5 a head with food! Available from Fr Frank nearer the time but do let him know if you're interested.
A Day of Prayer: at all services on Sunday 13th January for this major outreach for our town.
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Sunday Smile:
A sign on a farm gate: For sale, weak old chickens.
An Indian restaurant in the Midlands: Once you have eaten here, you'll recommend others.
Shop window sign in Essex: Ears pierced while you wait.
All courtesy of The Guardian.
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.