THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT (YEAR A):
16th December 2007
Gaudete Sunday
CHRISTMAS MASSES
| Christmas Eve | ||
| St Augustine | 8.00pm | Carols and Mass |
| New Hall | 11.00pm* | Carols and Mass |
| *note change of time | ||
| Christmas Day | ||
| St Augustine | 9.00am | Sung Mass |
| New Hall | 10.30am | Sung Mass |
| Our Saviour | 12.00noon | Said Mass |
Churches Together in Chelmsford cycle of prayer:
- Week beginning:
- 16th December: Moulsham Lodge, Hall St & Well Lane Methodists (Stephanie Hibberd)
- 23rd December: Mid Essex Hospitals Chaplaincy Team (Rev Guy Goodall, Fr Niall, Sister Jean and team)
Parish News:
- Interested in becoming an Altar Server?: Training will be given for anyone who has made their first Holy Communion and wishes to serve on the altar on the following Saturdays from 5.00 to 5.45 p.m. at St. Augustine's: January 12th, 19th and 26th, February 2nd.
- 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:
- BCYS Day of Social Action - Thursday 20th December: Would you be interested in bringing a little extra Christmas cheer into the lives of some disabled adults by wrapping presents or carol singing at a residential home, or would you be prepared to sort clothes, do ironing or help selling things in a charity shop in aid of a children's hospice? If the answer to any of these is yes, and you're a young person aged year 10+ (age 15+), please contact Sarah Barber on sarah@bcys.net or the Diocesan Youth Office on 01277 265286 for more information.
- 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
Advertisements:
- Part-time Secretary (10 hours a week) required: for the diocesan Adviser of Adult Formation & Catechesis. Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Publisher and Excel, proficient with the Internet and maintaining website. For a Job Description and Application Form please apply to Sr. Nuala Gannon, Diocesan Adviser of Adult Education & Catechis, Cathedral House, Ingrave Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8AT. Email:: SrNuala@dioceseofbrentwood.org. Closing date for application with CV is 10.01.08
Sunday Smile:
Some more things my mother taught me ...
Science of Osmosis: Shut your mouth and eat your supper!
Contortionism: Will you look at the dirt on the back of your neck!
Stamina: You'll sit there 'til all that spinach is finished.
Hypocrisy: If I've told you once, I've told you a million times, don't exaggerate!
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