THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER (YEAR B):
26th April 2009
Fr Frank writes:
I am away conducting the marriage of former students' in Forres (near Inverness) this weekend. Our Sunday Masses are being 'supplied' by the Norbertine Community, and my gratitude goes to them. My thanks too to Deacon Kevin and to our Eucharistic Ministers who conducted services of Holy Communion on Friday and yesterday, and will be doing the same on Monday and Tuesday of this week.
Pentecost Sunday is on 31st May this year, and, once again, my plan is to mark out this day when, among other things, we celebrate the many languages of the Church, by having our readings at all three Masses in languages other than English. If you can help with this, please let me know. Further information below.
May the Risen, Ascended and Glorified Christ bless you now and always.
Fr Frank
Churches Together in Chelmsford cycle of prayer:
- Week beginning:
- 26th April: St Mary, Broomfield (Rev Peter Ball)
- 3rd May: St Mary's, Great Baddow (Rev Sandy Southee)
Parish News:
- Many thanks from Fr Frank and Anne for the many cards and gifts received over Easter, and for the very generous Easter offering. You are a wonderful, loving and supportive people and we are truly grateful.
- KSC sponsored walk for BCCS - like to participate?: on Saturday 23rd May the BCCS 25th Anniversary sponsored walk will start after 9am Mass at OLI in London Road, going to Brentwood via Ingatestone. More walkers would be very welcome! Please contact Chris Lewington on 01245 463728 for entry and sponsorship forms
- Wedding: Jenny Everett (well known to many of you) marries Gary Clayton at St Augustine's at 3pm on Saturday 2nd May. Jenny and her family extend a warm welcome to any parishioners who would like to come along and join family and friends in church for this happy occasion.
- Pentecost Sunday: 31st May: On Pentecost Sunday I am again hoping that the readings at all three Masses will be in a language other than English. If you are able and willing to read at one of the Masses on that day (particularly if your first language is not English) I would like to hear as soon as possible. As in the past I shall 'sign' the Eucharistic Prayer - so we have the language of the Deaf Community included in all our Masses that Sunday as well. Thank you, Fr Frank
- Christian Aid Week 10-16 May 2009: By 2010, one third of Africa's children will be orphans. Christian Aid's partners work alongside the most vulnerable families - week in, week out - bringing hope in desperate situations. To make this possible, Christian Aid Week Collectors nationally raise an average of £33.50 each! Our local collectors averaged over £100 each. Like to join us? Maureen Henes (tel. 469933)
- St John Bosco Children's Summer Holiday Camp: one week holidays at Aldham in Essex run by the SVP - bookings now being taken! They boys' (ages 8-13) camp runs for 3 weeks from 18th July to 8th August and the girls' (ages 9-12) camp runs for one week 8-15th August. Cost £130 per child per week. Further info or application forms available 6-9pm from 01708 509790 (Boys) and 01634 311350 (Girls). Early booking advised. Forms also available from www.bcys.net/bosco.
- 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
From the Diocese:
- London Marathon: Jason Curzon (a parishioner of Fr Brian O'Shea's at Grays) will be running in the London Marathon on 26th April in support of Childcare - the Brentwood Catholic Children's Society. If you would like to support Jason, you can download a sponsorship form at www.justgiving.co.uk/jasoncurzon
- Ever Ancient, Ever New: A weekend with a new community exploring the beauty of following Christ as a vowed religious in the 21st Century. For men and women aged 18-38, Fri 15th - Sun 17th May 2009. For further details visit www.walsinghamcommunity.org or call 01277 373848
- Jesus' presence in the Eucharist: Real... or just 'symbolic'?: A day with Raymond de Souza, international lay apologist. Sat 23rd May 2009, 10.30am - 4pm at the Diocesan House of Prayer near Brentwood. For further details visit www.abbotswick.org or call 01277 373959
- Gregorian Chant Workshop at Barking: Would you like to learn how to sing the Church's own liturgical music? Come to Barking on Saturday 16th May. Put the date in your diary now. Details to follow.
Other News:
- 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:
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Sunday Smile:
(This, I'm assured is true)
QUIZMADIA (ITV):
Greg Scott: We're looking for an occupation starting with 'T'
Contestant: Doctor
Scott: No, it's 'T'. 'T' for Tommy. 'T' for Tango.
Contestant: Oh, right…(pause)…Doctor.