PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD (YEAR B):
5th April 2009
THE EASTER TRIDUUM:
| MAUNDY THURSDAY: | 8.00pm | MASS OF THE LORD'S SUPPER |
| GOOD FRIDAY: | 8.45am | Morning Prayer and Tenebrae |
| 9.20am | Ecumenical Walk of Witness | |
| 11.00am | Stations of the Cross for Children | |
| 3.00pm | THE PASSION OF THE LORD | |
| 7.00pm | Evening Prayer & Veneration of the Cross | |
| HOLY SATURDAY: | 9.00am | Morning Prayer and Tenebrae |
| 8.00pm | THE EASTER VIGIL | |
| All the above take place at St Augustine's Church. | ||
Churches Together in Chelmsford cycle of prayer:
- Week beginning:
- 5th April: Industrial Chaplaincy Team (Rev Joan Goode)
- 12th April: St Luke's , Moulsham Lodge (Rev Carol Smith)
Parish News:
- Mass on Tuesday will be at 10.30am, followed by tea/coffee and social time. Everyone welcome.
- SVP Quiz night: raised £597 after expenses, which will be sent to feed the poor 'lambs' in the Sudan. Sincere thanks to our marvellous parishioners and friends - from Springfield SVP.
- Christian Aid Week 10-16 May 2009: Last May people in and around Chelmsford raised a record-breaking sum of £45,000 for Christian Aid. Some of it provided relief in emergencies such as the cyclone flooding in Burma. Most of it was available for long-term projects such as training Ghanaian villagers to organise grants for local education, healthcare and transport. Please join our faithful team of collectors in May: stop and think about the above facts, and you will see why helping makes such a difference. Many thanks. Maureen Henes (tel. 469933)
- Time Team at New Hall: this special documentary is scheduled for transmission at 7.30pm on Easter Monday 13 April. Do check the listings in case there is any alteration.
- The Augustinian: we are looking for articles for the next edition of our parish magazine. If at all possible, submit your articles to me by email as a Word document. But anything gratefully received in whatever format! Thank you, Fr Frank
- The Bishops' School Reading Club: is looking for more volunteers to listen to children reading. The club runs from 8.30 to 9.00 each morning. You can volunteer for any number of mornings - I do Thursday and Friday mornings, and find it most rewarding. Details from Mrs Forte in the school office, tel: 460107. Thank you, Fr Frank
- St Therese of Lisieux: The relics of St Therese are coming to England this year. The most convenient stopping off point for Springfield is the Shrine of Our Lady at Walsingham, where they will be displayed for veneration on Tuesday 6th October. If there is sufficient interest, we may be able to organise a coach from St Augustine's. If you would like to go, please add your name to the list at the back of church. Fr Frank
- New Hall School Open Day: A leading Catholic boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 3 -18. Monday 4th May 9am - 12.30pm. Student-led tours throughout the morning and talks by the Principal and current students at 10.30am and 11.30am followed by Equestrian Team Displays at 11.15am and 12.15pm. More info from 01245 467588 or by Email.
- Holy Week at Our Saviour (6th - 10th April): The church will be set up with displays and prayer stations again this year and we hope to have the church open form 10am to 12 noon, 2 - 4pm and 7 - 9pm each day. In order to do this we need two people to cover each slot. If you can help please let Fr Frank know.
- Easter Lilies: Please give your offerings to Cath Lyons. Many thanks.
From the Deanery:
- Praise and Worship Evening: 8th April at 8pm at Our Lady Immaculate RC Church, London Road. The theme is 'Doubt' and 'Trusting in God' with Mike Shelbourne.
Other News:
- Pro-life meeting by Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC): on Tuesday 21st April at Brentwood Catholic Cathedral Hall, Ingrave Rd., Brentwood (CM15 8AT). John Smeaton, SPUC's National Director, will be speaking about the challenges facing the pro-life movement in the wake of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill being passed by Parliament and how the new law will affect society's most vulnerable human beings. Please make a big effort to attend and hear what you can do to make a stand for the sanctity of human life at the local and national level. The meeting starts at 7.30pm and will finish at 9pm. Further info from Teresa Mills on 01277 262251 or by Email.
Advertisements:
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- Need help with your garden? Call Joe on 01245 461203. Grass cutting, pruning, hedge trimming, tree lopping and felling etc. Reasonable rates.
Sunday Smile:
Notice in an office:
Would the person who took the step ladder yesterday please bring it back or further steps will be taken.
Parish Weekly Income:
Grateful thanks for your continued generosity.