TENTH SUNDAY OF YEAR A:
8th June 2008
Re:fresh - CHELMSFORD'S CHRISTIAN FESTIVAL
Evening Events in Central Park from Saturday 12th to 19th July:
| 12th: | 7.30pm - | Rock bands. Chelmsford-based Electralyte and Yfriday from Jarrow. (Tickets £12) |
| 14th: | 8.00pm - | Godspell with Trinity Methodist Music and Drama. (Tickets £12.50) |
| 15th: | 8.00pm - | Let the Children use their Gifts. A showcase of talent by local primary school children. (Tickets £5) |
| 16th: | 8.00pm - | 'Preacha Boy' Jahaziel, hip-hop artist, with Tough Talk, body builders, ex bouncers and debt collectors, demonstrating their power-lifting and telling their stories. (Tickets £12) |
| 17th: | 8.00pm - | Celebrities in conversation with Steve Chalke. (Tickets £12) |
| 18th: | 8.00pm - | Amplify. A night of praise and worship for youth. (Tickets £5) |
| 19th: | 7.30pm - | The London Community Gospel Choir in Concert. (Tickets £15) |
For further information www.refresh08.com where you can also buy tickets.
Churches Together in Chelmsford cycle of prayer:
- Week beginning:
- 8th June: St Martin's, Little Waltham (Rev Stephen Holmes)
- 15th June: Broomfield Road Evangelical Church (James Hepworth)
Parish News:
- Many, many thanks: for all the good wishes, greetings and gifts as I celebrated my 60th. Last Sunday I was both overwhelmed and humbled by the wonderful surprise at the end of the 9 o'clock Mass. The chocs, champagne, cakes, lavender, rose, book and balloons were excellent gifts - thank you too for the singing of 'happy birthday' and, by no means least, thank you for the VERY generous cheque. A special thank you to Deacon Kevin for organising the collection, and for his kind words and prayers. You are lovely, caring people and I feel so blessed and happy to be your priest. Thank you, one and all. Fr Frank.
- Lunch Club at New Hall: exists for the elderly and runs every Tuesday during term time from 12 - 1.30pm. Lifts are provided to/from your home. If you are interested, please contact Joan Smith (tel. 440339) or have a word with Fr Frank.
- First Holy Communion Programme 2007/2008: As you can appreciate forward planning is
essential for the First Holy Communion Programme. Below are the guidelines for the programme commencing in the
autumn:
- That you are a practising Catholic (attending Mass on a weekly basis)
- That your child has been attending Mass in Springfield Parish for at least the past year.
- That your child is eligible (8 years of age by 31st August 2009)
This is a serious commitment by parents and children. If these guidelines can be met please arrange an interview with Father Frank and pick up an enrolment form from the Presbytery. Please return all forms to Fr Frank by 4th July 2008. If you have any problems please discuss them with me. Thank you. Fr Frank. - St John Payne School Fête, Sunday 15th June 2008: All welcome. Fun starts at 1pm with the Mayor and Mayoress of Chelmsford in attendance. Dog Show, Fathers' Sack Race and Tug-of-War alongside many other fun events. There will be a BBQ and other refreshments available. A good fun day out with all the family - not to be missed!
- Ward Chaplains at Broomfield Hospital: the Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy team is seeking people of faith to work with them to offer spiritual care to all who use our hospitals. This involves regular visiting of a ward once a week for two hours. Training for this specialised work is provided by the Chaplains, and regular supervision is given when visiting begins. Please speak to Fr Frank if you are interested.
From the Diocese:
- Brentwood Catholic Children's Society Most Talented competition: will be held at Brentwood Ursuline School on Wednesday 25th June (2 heats - 10am and 2pm with a grand final on Wednesday 16th July at 7pm. Open to 7-11 year olds and free to enter. Closing date for applications Friday 13th June. Spectators' tickets available at £5. Please contact by email or 01268 784544.
- Help 500 children have a holiday at Aldham near Colchester!: Energetic and friendly helpers (aged 16+) needed to help children at the St John Bosco SVP Summer Camp for one of the 4 weeks from 19th July - 16th August. Please visit www.bcys.net/bosco for further info.
Other News:
- Vincentian Volunteers: A chance for young people to undertake interesting charity work for one year from September living in a community with fellow volunteers with accommodation and living expenses provided. Please contact Sr Barbara Quilty DC: 01612269561, by email or www.vincentianvolunteers.org
Advertisements:
- St John Payne School requires:
- Teacher of KS3/5 Mathematics TMS/TUPS - fixed term contract - 1 term
- Teacher of Boys' Physical Education (0.4FTE) TMS/TIPS - P/T fixed term - 1 year
- Teacher of Science KS3 (0.2FTE) TMS/TUPS - P/T fixed term - 1 year
- St Luke's Catholic primary school, Harlow requires: a literacy subject leader (MPG + TLR2 allowance) to join our developing Senior Management Team for January or September if possible. For further details please contact Mrs C. O'Hara, Headteacher, Tel 01279 423499. Closing date 23rd June 2008.
- Marriage Care seeks Centre Manager: Marriage Care, a national Catholic organisation, is seeking someone with management skills and about 5 hours a week available to fill the unpaid role of Centre Manager. You will be working with professionally trained volunteers supporting marriage and family relationships here in mid-Essex. More info from Ann Seward on 01245 259455.
Sunday Smile:
If money doesn't grow on trees, how come the Banks get all the branches?
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Parish Weekly Income:
Grateful thanks for your continued generosity.