THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER (YEAR A)
6th April 2008
Fr Frank writes:
This weekend at the New Hall Mass we offer congratulations to Leo and Elizabeth as they celebrate their Diamond Wedding Anniversary. A wonderful achievement! Congratulations and blessings to you both.
You may have noticed two new trees have made their appearance in the garden at St Augustine's. They are hornbeams, one in memory of Christopher McIntosh, and the other in memory of John Coyle, two much-missed and respected members of our community. May they rest in peace.
May our risen, ascended and glorified Saviour bless you.
Fr Frank
Churches Together in Chelmsford cycle of prayer:
- Week beginning:
- 6th April: St Mary's Widford & Holy Spirit, Westlands (Rev Dave Robbins)
- 13th April: St Mary's Broomfield (Rev Peter Ball)
Parish News:
- Parish Pilgrimage to Padua and Venice (21st - 27th September): there are only 2 places remaining on this pilgrimage. They are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Contact Tony Cornish on 264821 or click here to email.
- Pentecost Sunday: falls on 11th May and, once again, I would like the readings at the Sunday Masses at St Augustine's and the Church of Our Saviour to be in a language other than English. If you would like to read at one of these Masses (particularly if your first language is not English), I would like to hear from you. Thank you. Fr Frank.
- Editor for 'The Augustinian': we are looking for someone to edit our quarterly parish magazine. If you have word processing skills, access to email and are interested, please contact Fr Frank.
- 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.
- 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.
From the Deanery:
- The Passion Play April 10th 2009: The Joint Churches of South Woodham Ferrers want to arrange a performance of the Passion Play on Good Friday April 10th 2009. The production needs people for the roles of: actors, backstage, stewards, health and safety, musicians and counsellors. There will be an open meeting on Tuesday 29th April at 7.30pm at Holy Trinity Church for anyone wishing to take part - everyone is welcome! Further info from Julie Hardy on 01245 325234 or Fr Paul Fox on 324138.
Advertisements:
- Deputy Headteacher - St Alban's Primary School, Hornchurch: due to promotion, Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Catholic Deputy Headteacher for September 2008. For further info please contact the school office on 01708 555644. Closing date 25.04.08.
Sunday Smile:
From church notice boards/newsletters (honest!):
- Eight new choir robes are currently needed due to the addition of several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones.
- Please place your donation in the envelope along with the deceased person you want remembered.
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.