CHRIST THE KING:
25th November 2007
Youth Sunday
Fr Frank writes:
As I write this the Deanery Clergy visit to Rome and Assisi is still a vivid memory. We celebrated Mass in some wonderful places and remembered you at all of these.
Today we celebrate Youth Sunday, and are grateful to Michael Barwick who will be speaking about Walsingham House, and to all our young people who have agreed to be interviewed. We are so fortunate to have such enthusiastic and faith-filled young adults as part of our parish community.
Next week we begin a new church year. To mark the beginning of Advent Meditation will be leading a special service at St Augustine's next Sunday evening. I joined them at a similar event at St John Houghton, Tiptree some time ago. I can guarantee a relaxed but spiritually fulfilling experience. Please do come along and join us on the Journey.
May Christ our King fill you with every good gift.
Fr Frank
Churches Together in Chelmsford cycle of prayer:
- Week beginning:
- 25th November: Little Baddow URC (Rev Dr Michael Powell)
- 2nd December: Little Waltham URC (Joanna Young [secretary])
Parish News:
- Christmas Cake raffle: In a scrutinised draw after Mass on Tuesday morning Anne Jackson was announced as winner of the cake! Many thanks to Maura and to all who supported the raffle which raised £166 for the Buy a Chair fund.
- Funeral announcement: The Funeral of Dennis Woodgate will take place at St Augustine's at 10.20am on Thursday 29th November. May he rest in peace.
- 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 Band of Kelvedon. All welcome
- Christmas Appeal for Compassion: Our Christmas appeal this year will be in support of Compassion whose Christian ministry is to release children from poverty around the world. Joe and Carol Hughes will be coming to talk about the appeal at all Masses on 2nd December.
- Priests and People Revue: at St John Payne School on Friday 25th January 2008 from 7.30pm. An evening of entertainment provided by Priests and Parishioners from the Mid Essex Deanery with special guest appearances in aid of The Handicapped Children's Pilgrimage Trust & The Chelmsford Christian Festival 2008 and compered by the inimitable Des Kelly! Tickets £5 each from Mrs Hansen at the school.
- Thanks from Anglia Singers Choir: The Anglia Singers would like to thank everyone who helped to make the 10th November such a successful and enjoyable evening, with special thanks to Anne, Kath and Kevin for all the work they put into providing food and drinks. The evening raised £100 which will be put towards the Buy a Chair fund.
- 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.
- Buy a Chair: The total raised at the time of writing this is £4,020.36 or 80 chairs. We are well on our 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.
Other News:
- BCCS Santa Dash: a fun and entertaining event coinciding with the switching on of the Christmas lights and involving a dash in a Santa suit along the Broadway, Leigh on Sea on Friday 30th November at 5.30pm. There will also be a Rudolph Run for children with all finishers receiving a medal. Call 01268 784544 to register and receive your Santa suit or Rudolph antlers!
- Signed Mass by the Diocesan Deaf Service: at 5.30pm on December 16th at Holy Trinity, Trinity Square, South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5FG. Fr Paul Fox will celebrate the Mass and people who are deaf will sign the readings. All welcome - hearing, hard of hearing or deaf. More info from Sr Margaret Duffy 0208 504 0406 or bpds@dioceseofbrentwood.org
- Primary Schools Concerts: a wonderful start to Advent with over 400 children each night performing at the Brentwood Centre at 7pm on Thursday 29th and Friday 30th November. Tickets £8 adults, £4 concessions, or a family ticket (2 adults, 2 concs) for just £18. It will be a lovely family evening out, and all money raised will support the Brentwood Catholic Children's Society and the Youth Service. Tickets from the Brentwood Centre 01277 262616. Book now!
- 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.
- Catholic Singles: is an organisation which helps single Catholics meet up, either one to one or through social events. For more information please call 0161 941 3498 or visit www.catholicsingles.org.uk or email info@catholisingles.org.uk
Sunday Smile:
"Let the children speak":
Susan (age 4) was drinking juice when she got the hiccups. Please don't give me this juice again,
she said, It makes my teeth cough.
Tammy (age 4) was with her mother when they met an elderly, rather wrinkled woman her Mum knew. Tammy looked at
her for a while and then asked, Why doesn't your skin fit your face?
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.