SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT (YEAR A):
9th December 2007
Bible Sunday
ADVENT RECONCILIATION SERVICES IN OUR DEANERY:
- 12th December: ST AUGUSTINE, SPRINGFIELD. 8pm
- 13th December: Holy Name, Moulsham. 8pm
- 17th December: Holy Family, Witham. 7.30pm
- 17th December. Our Lady Immaculate, Chelmsford. 8pm
- 18th December: Blessed Sacrament, Melbourne. 7.30pm
Churches Together in Chelmsford cycle of prayer:
- Week beginning:
- 9th December: Meadgate Church Centre, Great Baddow (Mones Farah)
- 16th December: Moulsham Lodge, Hall St & Well Lane Methodists (Stephanie Hibberd)
Parish News:
- News from Fr Charles: who passes on his Advent best wishes to everyone at his second home in Springfield. Fr Charles is happy to inform everyone that, thanks to the parish's generosity, he has been able to replace his old and troublesome motorcycle with a new reliable one. The rest of the money is being used in the construction of the new school. He is delighted with what they have been able to do and will be sending photos of the progress as well as of his trusty new steed!
- Parish Reconciliation Service: takes place on Wednesday this week. We welcome Fr David Prior and Fr Anthony McKentey who will be assisting. Reconciliation is an essential part of our preparation over Advent, and everyone should make a special effort to be present at this important service.
- Compassion: Joe and Carole Hughes would like to thank everyone for the generous response to last week's appeal.
- New Hall Christmas Fayre: Christmas gifts for all the family, wreaths and produce at New Hall Prep School on Thursday 13th December, 2.30 - 6pm. Entrance £2 for adults including coffee and mince pie, children free.
- New Hall School - Admissions at 7+ (Year 3) and 13+ (Year 9): New Hall, founded in 1642, is one of the oldest and largest Catholic Independent Schools in the Country. The co-educational Preparatory School takes pupils from 3-11, the Senior School offers single-sex teaching for girls and boys between 11-16 and a co-educational Sixth Form. Students may board from age 8. Each year we offer 11+ and 13+ boarding and day Scholarships specifically for Catholic students coming from both state and independent schools. Applications for 7+ (Year 3) and 13+ entry for September 2008 are now being taken. Please visit www.newhallschool.co.uk or call 01245 467588 for more info.
Other News:
- An Evening for Ethiopia: Friday 14th December 7.30pm - 10pm at Holy Name Church, Lucas Avenue. Mr Lewis will be giving a talk about his six weeks spent in Ethiopia working with street children, followed by refreshments and a showing of the docu-film 'Black Gold' (Cert. U 74 mins) "As westerners revel in designer lattes and cappuccinos, impoverished Ethiopian coffee growers suffer the bitter taste of injustice. In this eye-opening exposé of the multi-billion dollar industry, Black Gold traces one man's fight for a fair price."
- Oasis of Peace (Medjugorje) Day: on Saturday 26th January with Fr Seamus Keenan at Newtimber, 18 Kendal Avenue, Epping CM16 4PW from 10.30am to 4pm. Includes Mass, Adoration and Rosary . Bring and Share lunch - drinks provided. Please let Susan know if you are coming on 01992 575017 or marys_nook@talktalk.net
- Abbotswick goes live! The sisters have launched a website for the House of Prayer which they invite you to visit at www.abbotswick.org. They hope you will appreciate the wonderful facility the diocese has at Abbotswick and which is open to everyone to use. They look forward to welcoming you.
Advertisements:
- New Hall Senior School requires a Housemaster: from September 2008 to succeed Jonathan Dolman on his promotion to Headship. The candidate will be responsible for the leadership and management of one of four Boarding Houses and be able to offer a teaching subject or skills of benefit to the school. Competitive salary, excellent family accommodation and 75% fee remission. For further details contact the School Secretary on 01245 467588 or schoolsec@newhallschool.co.uk
- New Hall Preparatory School requires Year 1 Class Teacher and RE Subject leader: from April 2008. Competitive salary and generous benefits plus management allowance of £1,772 for subject leader position. Please contact the Preparatory School on 01245 236192 or prep@newhallschool.co.uk. More info on www.newhallschool.co.uk
Sunday Smile:
My mother taught me ...
Logic: Because I said so, that's why.
Foresight: Make sure you wear clean underwear in case you're in an accident.
Irony: keep laughing and I'll give you something to cry about.
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.