PENTECOST SUNDAY:
11th May 2008
Day of Prayer for the Church
Catholic Deaf Awareness Week
Fr Frank writes:
Today we celebrate the feast of Pentecost, a feast which marks a new and significant point in the life of the early Church. Only after receiving the gifts of the Holy Spirit were the Apostles fully equipped to carry out the evangelistic mission of the Church. So significant is Pentecost that many refer to it as the birthday of the Church. This is not quite correct, as Jesus had been preparing The Twelve from the moment of their calling - but, rather like our initiation into the Church and our own faith pilgrimage, what we see here is an unfolding. That is not to deny its significance, however. The Apostles were totally transformed - a real metanoia (which is the calling of each one of us). This wonderful Feast offers us great encouragement as we, with the grace of the Holy Spirit, seek to serve Christ powerfully in our own time.
May you be filled with the Holy Spirit's gifts.
Fr Frank
Churches Together in Chelmsford cycle of prayer:
- Week beginning:
- 11th May: Christian Aid Committee (Chair - Robin Stevens)
- 18th May: The Salvation Army (Alan & Linda Watters)
Parish News:
- Many, many thanks: for all your best wishes, cards and gifts on the birth of our grandson, Oscar. Fr Frank and Anne.
- Readers at Mass: We will be drawing up a new rota in the next two weeks. If you would like to be included on the list of readers, please contact Doreen Cornish (264821)
- Pilgrimage to Aylesford 4th June: Witham CWL Section coach will pick up at St Augustine's at 9.45am. The fee is £10 - pay on the day. Please give names to Louise de Souza (260354) or Grace Smith (265018).
- Sponsored walk for the Marfan Research Foundation: Sister Philomena hopes you will sponsor her for this walk on 18th May to help sufferers of Marfan syndrome - a variable disorder of the connective tissue that affects many organs including the skeleton, eyes, heart, lungs and blood vessels.
- Christian Aid Week 11-17 May 2008: Christian Aid helps people to find their own lasting solutions to poverty, so we work through more than 600 local organisations in almost 50 countries. We challenge those with power to change things, like climate change and international trade rules, that have an adverse effect on poor communities. Please contact Maureen Henes on 01245 469933 to offer your help.
From the Diocese:
- Youth Service Family BBQ, Sunday 15th June: in the beautiful grounds of Chigwell Police Club IG7 6BD, starting with Mass at 12.30pm followed by BBQ (Bring your own drink). Cost £6 per adult and £4 per child (16 and under). This event is to help raise funds for the bursary scheme of Brentwood Catholic Youth Service helping young people in financial need to be more involved in Youth Service events and pilgrimages. Entry by ticket only (for catering numbers) from the Youth Office, Cathedral House 01277 265286 (cheques to BRCDT Youth Account please).
Other News:
- Catholic Singles: is an organisation which helps single Catholics meet up, either one to one or through social events. For more information please call 0161 941 3498, visit the website at www.catholicsingles.org.uk or email here.
Advertisements:
- SS Peter & Paul's Catholic Primary School, Ilford: (closing date 16.05.08) seeks:
- 2 Main Scale teachers: Key stages 1 & 2 & Infant SENCo 0.4 TLR2a
- 2 Special Support Assistants to work with 3 junior aged pupils with Statements of Educational Needs. Monday - Friday 1st post: 8.30am - 1.30pm, 2nd post: 12.15 - 3.15pm. Term time only. £8.46 per hour dependent on experience.
- Temporary Teaching Assistant to cover maternity leave: Monday - Friday 8.45am - 12.15pm. Term time only. £7.59 per hour.
Sunday Smile:
Ten Commandments of Marriage for Men (continued):
- Marriage is when a man and woman become as one. The trouble starts when they try to decide which one.
- Before marriage, a man will lie awake all night thinking about something you say. After marriage, he will fall asleep before you finish.
- Every man wants a wife who is beautiful, understanding, economical, and a good cook. But the law allows only one wife!
(more to follow)
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