THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD (EASTER DAY):
23rd March 2008
Father Frank and Anne
and
Deacon Kevin and Cath
Wish you all a happy and blessed Easter.
Surrexit Christus, Alleluia!
Churches Together in Chelmsford cycle of prayer:
- Week beginning:
- 23rd March: Industrial Chaplaincy Team (Joan Goode)
- 30th March: St Luke's, Moulsham Lodge (Rev Susan Ives)
Parish News:
- Red Mission Boxes: will be collected after Mass on 6th April.
- Coffee morning every Friday morning 10am-12noon: at St Augustine's hosted by the SVP. A good chance to sit and chat over tea/coffee and biscuits. All very welcome.
- Christian Aid Week 11-17 May 2008: £3,876.48! That was the record-breaking total our combined team of collectors raised last year, including £362.58 from the inspiring Regional Ecumenical Service at C.O.S. With 1 mango tree costing 65p in Senegal, I think we may have financed a whole plantation! On average, EACH COLLECTOR, raises enough to set at least 20 families in poorer countries on the road to self-sufficiency. YOU could do that too - by just keeping a couple of hours free in May.
- Believe - Reflections on the Creed: Fr Frank will be hosting a six-part series, based on a DVD each week, exploring the treasures of our faith as expressed in the Nicene Creed. The DVDs are presented in various locations including the Holy Land, Nicaea, Rome, Oxford, Cambridge and London and feature interviews with prominent men and women of the faith and testimonies from lay people, including Cardinal Arinze, Jean Vanier, Delia Smith, Fr Cantalmessa, Nicky Gumbel, Abbot of Worth, Archbishop Coleridge, Lord Alton and others. The sessions will run on six consecutive Fridays from 7.30 - 8.30pm beginning on Friday 18th April and concluding on Friday May 23rd. If you would like to take part in this inspiring course, please let Fr Frank know.
From the Diocese:
- Divine Mercy Sunday 30th March at Our Lady Immaculate Church: after 12pm Mass starting at 1.30pm with adoration, prayers of the Rosary, 3pm chaplets of Divine Mercy and blessing by 5pm. Do come along, bring a friend and share lunch.
- Pilgrimage to Poland 12th-20th May 2008: led by Fr Joseph Whisstock. Still a few places left. Please call 07754 163007 or 01206 866317 for further details.
- A day with Fr Gerald O'Collins SJ, Saturday 19th April 10am-3.30pm: at the Cathedral Conference Centre, Brentwood. Did Jesus rise from the dead? Why does it matter? Cost £10. Further info and booking on 01277 265219 or click here to email.
- Are you one in a thousand?: £50,000 remains to be paid for the Walsingham House refurbishment, which has transformed retreats for our young people. Could you be one in a thousand, donating £50 to clear this debt? Any amount gratefully received - please send cheques (payable to 'Walsingham House Appeal') to Fr Dominic, Walsingham House, Lionel Road, Canvey Island, Essex SS8 9DE. Gift Aid if you can - reg. Charity 234092. Thank you to all those who have donated so generously to the Appeal helping us to raise £150,000 so far.
- News from Brentwood Catholic Youth Service:
- Join 150 young people aged 15-18 in Lourdes this Summer: There are still a few places left on this trip from 24th July - 2nd August. Help the elderly and those who cannot walk by guiding them in wheelchairs. The week includes a trip to the Pyrenees. Enjoy a time of friendship and fellowship. Photos from previous years and application forms at www.bcys.net, click here to email or call 01277 265286.
- St John Bosco Children's Camp, Helpers required Age 16+: The camp runs, with a weekly turnover of boys for the first 2 weeks and girls for the 3rd week, from 19th July - 16th August. If you are over 16 and would like to help please visit www.bcys.net 'Events in my area' for full info or see Fr Frank for an application form.
Other News:
- CAFOD Sponsored Events:
- 13 mile walk around Canvey Island Sea Wall - Sunday 13th April. Details from Marie on 0771 722 1426 or click here to email.
- 110ft Abseil down Harlow Water Tower - Saturday 3rd or Sunday 4th May. Must be aged 16+. Details from 0208 502 9722 or click here to email.
Advertisements:
- Director of Retreats for 10-18 year olds at Walsingham House: An ideal role for someone with experience in planning and delivering engaging retreats to young people, rooted in the Catholic faith, and with experience in forming a team of volunteers. Full job advert available at www.walsinghamhouse.org or call Fr Dominic Howarth on 01268 696610 or click here to email.
- Assistant to Property and Finance, Cathedral House, Brentwood: Permanent post in the Finance Department. 25-30 hours per week, salary negotiable. Experience in property administration desirable, as well as good IT and interpersonal skills. Application pack from 01277 265280 or click here to email.
Sunday Smile:
From church notice boards/newsletters (honest!):
- For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a nursery downstairs.
- Next Thursday there will be try outs for the choir. They need all the help they can get.
Items for the Newsletter:
Your views are always welcome. Please deliver your contributions to the Presbytery before noon on the preceding Wednesday.
Parish Weekly Income:
Grateful thanks for your continued generosity.