SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER(LOW SUNDAY)
30th March 2008
Churches Together in Chelmsford cycle of prayer:
- Week beginning:
- 30th March: St Luke's, Moulsham Lodge (Rev Susan Ives)
- 6th April: St Mary's Widford & Holy Spirit, Westlands (Rev Dave Robbins)
Parish News:
- Easter offering: The Easter offering was £1,872.28. Very many thanks to everyone for your great generosity. Fr Frank.
- 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.
- Mother's Prayer Group: Next meeting 4th April 1.30pm - 2.45pm at St Augustine's. All welcome. We meet to sing and praise God, thanking him for our children and grandchildren. We pray also for the needs of the world.
- 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.
- Italian holiday: Many of you will remember Peter and Jenny Hall. They have been living in the Le Marche region of Italy and now have 2 superb holiday apartments complete with swimming pool and stunning views of the magnificent Sibillini Mountains which are a 30 minute drive and why not visit Assisi, Loreto and the Adriatic coast? You are assured of a very warm welcome. For further information contact Jenny and Peter on 0039 0733 653055, click here to email or visit www.casafenice-lemarche.com. A donation of 10% will be given to church funds on all bookings this year - please quote CF/AUG/2008. You can also obtain further info from David & Catherine May on 01245 357814.
From the Diocese:
- Vocation evening for those thinking about a call to the Priesthood: at St Vincent's Presbytery, 57 Waldegrave Road, Dagenham, RM8 2QB on Friday 11th April. Arrivals from 6.45pm with light supper at 7pm followed by a short presentation on some aspect of the Priesthood and discernment. There will be time for questions, discussion and the evening will end with a time of prayer. We will finish at 9.30pm at the latest. Please contact Fr Joseph Silver by email or on 0208 590 7222 for more info or to let him know you will attend.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Sunday Smile:
From church notice boards/newsletters (honest!):
- Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on October 24 in the church. So ends a friendship that began in their school days.
- At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be 'What is Hell?' Come early and listen to our choir practice.
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.