SS PETER AND PAUL:
29th June 2008
Today we celebrate a great feast - that of two pillars of our Faith, St Peter and St Paul. So great a feast is it that it displaces the 'normal Sunday' (i.e. the 13th Sunday of Year A). This is most unusual and serves to emphasise its importance. Among other things, it reminds us of the gratitude we ought to show to the Apostles, the Fathers of our Faith, and of our own calling to be Apostles in our generation.
Next Sunday there is a Vigil Mass at 5pm followed by our Parish Party - this is to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of the opening of St Augustine's church. Do try to come along to both, and let's make this a celebration to remember. The Mass, of course, fulfils Sunday obligation.
May the God of good things fill you with every good gift:
Fr Frank
Churches Together in Chelmsford cycle of prayer:
- Week beginning:
- 29th June: All Saints, Springfield (Revv Raymond Brown & John Mann)
- 6th July: All Saints, Writtle (Revv Michael Jones & Susan Iskander)
Parish News:
- Day for Life 2008 - 6th July: will focus on mental health. One in four people will be directly affected by mental health issues at some stage in their lives. There will be a second collection next weekend to support Day for Life. Proceeds will go to the Linacre Centre for Healthcare Ethics and other life-related activities supported by the Church
- World Youth Day Mass at a Brentwood Cathedral Wednesday 2nd July 8pm: when the Bishop will commission 72 young people from 37 parishes - including Maria Webb and Stephen Bailey from our own parish - who will leave for Australia on July 8th to celebrate World Youth Day. Everyone is very welcome at the Mass which promises to be a moment to really celebrate the energy of the youth of the Diocese. You can keep up to the date with the group's activities in Australia at www.bcys.net following the link to the 'blog'. Members of the group will be speaking to BBC Essex's Sunday morning show between 7 and 9am on 6th, 13th and 20th July.
- Mothers' Prayer: 4th July at St Augustine's Church from 1.30pm to 2.45pm to pray for the children and families in Zimbabwe and for our own children.
- Praise and Worship: 16th July at Our Lady Immaculate Church, 8 - 9.30pm followed by tea and coffee. The evening will be led by Rev. Mones.
- Mini re:fresh for 5-8 year olds (Chelmsford Christian Festival 2008): Saturday 12th July 2-4pm, at the Festival Site, Central Park - a children's workshop including arts and crafts, music, games, refreshments and above all fun! Registration is £2 - please ask Fr Frank for a form. Further info from Nicki Lee on 01245 608571.
- The Aylesford Youth Day: will take place on Saturday July 5th. Saint John Payne School is arranging transport to the event and any young person wishing to take part should contact Christine Webb (School Chaplain) by email to book a place.
- News from St John Payne: Congratulations to Maria Webb on being selected as Deputy Head Girl and to all those students who do so much for the school.
- Music at New Hall outside term time: the holiday period is almost upon us and we need to think about music provision at the New Hall Mass. If you can help in any way - singing or playing a musical instrument - please speak to Jacki Chester (464465)
- First Holy Communion Programme 2008/2009: Please pick up an enrolment form from the Presbytery to be returned to me by 4th July 2008. Thank you. Fr Frank.
From the Diocese:
- Brentwood Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes (July 26th-August 1st 2008): We are actively seeking, a Senior Medical Practitioner/General Practitioner who would be willing to assist another Doctor in providing medical cover to registered sick/disabled Pilgrims whilst on Pilgrimage. You would be joining a team of volunteers who consist of Registered nurses and helpers providing care and assistance, as necessary, to pilgrims in their hotel/s. Further info from Phyllis Keating (Chief Nursing Officer) on 07900918039.
- BCYS Training and Resource Day: The Brentwood Catholic Youth Service would like to invite both volunteers working with young people in the parish and those wanting to see more done for young people to come to our annual training and resource day at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Centre, Wanstead on Saturday 20th September 2008. The day will begin at 10am and go on no later than 4pm and be packed with the opportunity to be inspired, encouraged and resourced for this important part of parish life. More info from www.bcys.net/youcan or the youth office on 01277 265286, or by email
Other News:
- Charity Rock'n'Roll/Classic vehicle event: Sat 26th July 2pm-midnight at Amaryllis House, Montrose Road, Dukes Park Industrial Estate for Diabetes in support of the local hospital. Tickets £16 in advance from 0776 774 5770 or £20 on the gate and £8 for those displaying classic vehicles. Under 14s free. World champion jivers demonstration and jive tuition available. More info from www.southernjivers.co.uk.
- Acorn Christian Listening Course , St Mary's Church Centre, Great Baddow: Christian listening is three dimensional: listening to others, listening to ourselves and listening to God. The listening course of 4 2½ hour sessions give a good introduction to the listening method. Dates are 8, 15, 22, 29 September from 7.30 - 9.45pm. Please call 477501 or click here to email to book.
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- Brentwood Catholic Children's Society: at Rayleigh, seeks experienced part-time Administrative Assistant, 15 hours per week, Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 12 - 5pm, £8.00 per hour. Please contact Theresa on 01268 784544. Closing date 11.07.08.
Sunday Smile:
Jean-Paul Sartre is sitting at a French café, revising his draft of Being and Nothingness.
He says to the waitress, I'd like a cup of coffee please with no cream.
The waitress replies, I'm sorry monsieur, but we're out of cream. How about with no milk?
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