THE SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (LOW SUNDAY - YEAR B):
19th April 2009
Divine Mercy Sunday
Churches Together in Chelmsford cycle of prayer:
- Week beginning:
- 19th April: St Mary's, Widford & Holy Spirit, Westlands (Rev Dave Robbins)
- 26th April: St Mary, Broomfield (Rev Peter Ball)
Parish News:
- Christian Aid Week 10-16 May 2009: Your Church is alive. Give life to others this Christian Aid Week 10-16 May 2009. Will you be one of the 300,000 people from 22,000 churches of 41 denominations in the UK who come together over 7 days, in order to harness the church's passion for change and turn it into life for people in poverty? Just say yes! Many thanks. Maureen Henes (tel. 469933)
- 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.
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.
- Sheltered Accommodation in Essex: The Brentwood Branch of the Catholic Women's League (CWL) gives notification of sheltered accommodation for the Elderly (60+) at Flat 26 St Anne's, St Anne's Close (Off Whitmore Way), Stifford Clays, Grays, Essex RM16 2AY. A double 1 bedroom 1st floor flat with wet room. Newly refurbished, modern, self contained, gas central heating, passenger and stair lifts available. Warden and Careline assisted. CCTV and Secure entry systems. Communal gardens, laundry and lounge. Charity run. Short distance from shops, health centre, buses and church. £136.33 per week inclusive of services and support charges. Contact CWL on 01702 510523.
- Catholic Singles: is an organisation which helps single practising Catholics meet up, either one to one or through social events. For more information please tel. 0161 941 3498, visit the website www.catholicsingles.org.uk or Email
Advertisements:
- Events Manager, Brentwood Catholic Youth Service: If you have a heart for young people, the ability to put together faith based and social events for 11-18 year olds, and experience in running events for 150+ people, you could be the ideal candidate to be our next Events Manager. Vacancy from Sept. 1st. Closing date 23rd April. Full details on www.bcys.net/jobs
- Headteacher required for Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Ockendon: from September 2009. Group 3 school ISR L18-L24. Please contact Mrs P Morris on 01708 853000 for details. Closing date 22 April 2009.
Sunday Smile:
Warning: New email virus!
Symptoms:
Causes you to send the same email twice
Causes you to send a blank email
Causes you to send emails to the wrong person
Causes you to send it back to the person who sent it to you
Causes you to forget to attach the attachment
Causes you to hit SEND before you've finished
Causes you to hit DELETE instead of SEND
Causes you to hit SEND when you should have hit DELETE
It's called the C-NILE virus!
(Fr Frank admits to being guilty on all counts!)