THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (YEAR B):
3rd May 2009
Day of Prayer for Vocations
Fr Frank writes:
Our new burial area for ashes is taking shape at St Augustine's. It's not ready yet, but we anticipate that interments will be able to take please in the not too distant future. The area will be reserved for the interment of ashes of departed loved ones who have been associated with one of the two communities who use the church - it will not become a general burial ground for Springfield. The central feature is now in place - a standing stone (sourced from Turkey) - surrounded by a paved area (sourced from India). If you have not yet seen it, do pay a visit. The site can be found on the north side of the church, between the car-park hedge and the hedge running along the boundary with New Bowers Way. To get there, you will have to walk round the front of the church (it is deliberately out of the way to deter vandals etc!).
May the God of Peace richly bless you.
Fr Frank
Churches Together in Chelmsford cycle of prayer:
- Week beginning:
- 3rd May: St Mary's, Great Baddow (Rev Sandy Southee)
- 10th May: Christian Aid Committee (Robin Stevens - chair)
Parish News:
- Sue Cruickshank RIP: You will be sorry to hear of Sue's death on Tuesday night (28th). May she rest in peace. Please pray for Sue and for the comfort of Don, David, Jonathan and all the family.
- Fr Brian O'Higgins RIP: You will be sorry to hear of the death of Fr Brian on Wednesday (29th). May he rest in peace.
- Tuesday's Mass will be at 10.30am, and will be followed by tea/coffee and social time. Everyone welcome.
- Sr Philomena Purcell: would dearly appreciate your sponsorship for her participation in the Great Baddow Charity Race on Sunday 17th May, to raise funds for the Marfan Research Foundation. Marfan syndrome is a hereditary condition affecting skeleton, eyes, nervous system, skin, lungs, heart and blood vessels.
- Diocesan Deaf Service Signed Mass at Church of Our Saviour: Chelmer Village on May 31st, the feast of Pentecost at noon. Fr Frank will be the celebrant and people who are deaf will sign the readings. All welcome - hearing, hard of hearing and deaf.
- 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
- 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: Preparations began splendidly on 19th April when almost half the envelopes were taken. We nearly ground to a halt with little progress last week! Please consider our long-term aim of lifting people out of life-long poverty, and take a batch of envelopes so that you can join our steadfast team of collectors in May. Many thanks. Maureen Henes (tel. 469933)
- The SVP St John Bosco Camp: is a brilliant holiday opportunity for boys and girls aged 8-13. Boys' camps are 18- 25 July; 25 July-1 August and 1st -8 August, and girls' is 8-15 August. The camp site is 40 acres with many sporting activities, plus canoeing, archery and much more. Accommodation is in tents; all food and sporting equipment is provided. The full cost is £130, but any family in financial need should speak to the Parish SVP representative Jim McEvoy (tel. 256754) to see what financial assistance is available. Forms and more details can be found on www.bcys.net/bosco Volunteer helpers are also needed for the camp - you must be aged 16+. It is commitment from volunteers that is essential to the running of the camp - you will make a difference and have a great time. Details again on the website www.bcys.net/bosco
From the Deanery:
- An exhibition of Sr Mary Stephen's art work: at Blessed Sacrament Church on Friday 15th May from 12.30-8.30pm. All very welcome.
- Quiz night at St John Payne: on Saturday 9th May ay 7.30pm in Upper School Hall. Tickets £4 or £12 for a family (up to 2 adults and 3 children under 16) from school office or reserve by Email
From the Diocese:
- 'One Bread, One Body?': Differences in Eucharistic Understanding: a talk from Rev. Frank Jackson BA (Econ), MA (Theology), ACIS. Tuesday 5th May, 7.30 - 9.30pm, Cathedral Conference Centre, Brentwood. All are welcome. Booking and further info from 01277 265219/257 or by Email
- Healing Mass celebrated by Fr John Glynn: at Abbotswick House of Prayer on Thurs 7th May at 2.30pm. Further info from www.abbotswick.org or 01277 373959.
Advertisements:
- Full Time Schools Worker with School and Youth Ministries (SYM): working in secondary schools delivering lessons on different aspects of the Christian faith, supporting the 'Emerge' programme and mentoring young male leaders. Applicants will be expected to be in sympathy with the aims of SYM - please visit www.symchelmsford.org for more info. Please contact Lynsey Crisp for application form full job description on 01245 350055. Deadline 19.06.09 with post commencing in September 2009. Salary £15-20,000.
Sunday Smile:
(this is true - or so I'm assured):
DANNY KELLY SHOW (RADIO WM)
Kelly: Which French Mediterranean town hosts a famous film festival each year?
Contestant: I don't know, I need a clue.
Kelly: OK. What do beans come in?
Contestant: Cartons?