FIFTEENTH SUNDAY OF YEAR A:
13th July 2008
Fr Frank writes:
There are many wonderful spiritual opportunities existing in our parish - we are so fortunate that it is such a lively place. As an LEP we also have the chance to experience fellowship with our sisters and brothers from other Christian Communities, but this is rarely on a big scale. It is such a joy, therefore, to be involved in Re:fresh08 (Chelmsford's Christian Festival). I do hope you are able to get along to Central Park or one of the Fringe venues in order to experience what I am sure will be a remarkable event - one which people will be talking about for many years to come.
This evening, for example, there is Open Air Songs of Praise at Church Green, Broomfield (6.30pm), and, in the Central Park Marquee, Paul Jones & Fiona Hendley Jones in Concert at 7.30pm.
Full details on the church notice board, and from www.refresh08.com.
May God richly bless you now and always:
Fr Frank
Churches Together in Chelmsford cycle of prayer:
- Week beginning:
- 13th July: Ascension, Maltese Road (Fr Ivor Morris)
- 20th July: Blessed Sacrament, Melbourne (Fr Niall Harrington)
Parish News:
- What a wonderful silver jubilee Celebration: Many thanks to everyone who made last weekend so special. All those who prepared the church, our servers, readers, eucharistic ministers and musicians. All those who provided the food for the party afterwards, and all those who worked so hard in the background to make it all go with a swing (quite literally in the case of our musicians!) Fr Frank.
- Thanks to all parishioners from Kevin: Thank you so very much for your very generous gift in thanksgiving for my anniversary of ordination. I felt very humbled and so grateful. It is a privilege to be part of a caring and loving community which allows me to serve you as a Deacon. Kevin.
- Annual General Meeting: My thanks to everyone who turned up on a wet Wednesday evening. It is a great compliment to our existing officers that they have been unanimously elected for a further year: Karin Seeman - Chair of PPC, Bernadette McCaffrey - Vice Chair and Paul Newman - Secretary. My thanks to them for their outstanding contribution to parish life. Fr Frank.
- Bible Study Course at Flacks Green House, Terling: 'Reasons for our hope' - Gospel of Luke. Monday afternoons 1 - 3pm from 14th July. Please contact Siobhan Mattimoe on 01245 233567.
- Day pilgrimage to Walsingham October 11th: £15 per head. If you are interested in joining the pilgrimage please add your name to the list as soon as possible - we need at least 40 participants to make the trip viable. The coach will need to be booked by the middle of July!
- I Believe Course, St Augustine's Thurs 17th July 10.15am: Session 4 'the Lord Jesus Christ'. Presented by David Payne of the Catholic Evangelisation Services and talking to Fr Paul Watson, Director of the Maryvale Institute in Birmingham and the Rev. Nicky Gumbel. Do come along and enjoy any of the sessions you can manage to get to.
- Friends of Essex Churches Cycle Ride: will take place on Saturday 13th September. We are looking for volunteers to provide the cyclists/walkers with tea/coffee or a soft drink and stamp their card to verify their visit. If you are able to give up an hour to enable this to take place, please add your name to the rota at the back of church - bring your own deck chair! Thank you. Fr Frank.
- 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.
From the Diocese:
- The Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies: is designed for people engaged in the communication of their Catholic Faith. It is open to catechists, people involved in liturgical work and other interested adults. The Brentwood Religious Education Service will be running the CCRS programme from September on Saturday mornings at Brentwood Cathedral. There will be units on The Old Testament, The New Testament, Christology, The Church, The Sacraments, Christian Morality, Religious Education and Liturgy. More info from BRES at Cathedral House.
Advertisements:
- Walsingham House Catering Supervisor: Are you able to cook for groups of 40-50 people? Do you like working with young people in a friendly and supportive environment? Available to work evenings and weekends in term time with most school holidays free? Salary £10,500 pa for a 23 hour week. Based at Walsingham House, Canvey Island. Details from Fr Dominic Howarth 01268 696610 or by email. Closing date 10th August, interview 22nd August.
- Headteacher required: for Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary St John's RC Special School, Woodford Bridge, Essex. Leadership Scale L20-36 (negotiable depending on skills and experience). Relocation allowance if appropriate. Closing date 18th July, short listing 21st July, interviews 16th and 17th September. More info on www.stjohnsrcschool.org or call Margaret on 02085 041818.
- Second stair rail: One of our parishioners has a second stair rail in wood with fixings which is a great help getting up and down stairs. Cost - a donation to church funds. Call 01245 263131 to arrange collection.
- Too busy to tend to your garden?: I have recently retired and can help out with grass cutting, hedge trimming etc. Honest, reliable and reasonable rates. Phone Joe on 461203.
- PCLine 2.1 Multimedia Speaker system: 14W (5W RMS) Total output power; cable control box; wooden subwoofer. Good as new. Yours in return for a donation to church funds. Interested? Speak to Fr Frank.
Sunday Smile:
When a boy was asked one day by his parents how it was that in exams he came consistently lower than his friend, the lad replied: Ogilvy has clever parents.
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Parish Weekly Income:
Grateful thanks for your continued generosity.