THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD (YEAR B):
24th May 2009
Bishop's Visitation and Confirmation Day
Fr Frank writes:
Today we welcome Bishop Thomas, and we pray for him and for the twenty young people of our parish who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at the 12 noon Mass.
We celebrated a wonderful First Holy Communion Mass on the 16th. My thanks to Cath and Bernadette and to all those who worked so hard to prepare the children (not forgetting their parents!), and thanks too to the children for their prayerful devotion. The Going Forth Mass will be celebrated on 7th June, and, last, but by no means least, the Garden Party for our First Holy Communion and First Reconciliation Children will take place on 12th July - pray for fine weather!
We have much to be proud of in our children and young people. Keep them in your prayers.
May our Risen and Ascended Lord bless you all.
Fr Frank
Churches Together in Chelmsford cycle of prayer:
- Week beginning:
- 24th May: St Michael & All Angels, Galleywood (Rev Andy Griffiths)
- 31st May: The Salvation Army
Parish News:
- Many congratulations to Sr Philomena: who has completed her fun run in aid of the Marfan Society. She will be glad to receive any sponsorship money that has been pledged!
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First Holy Communion Programme 2009/2010: If your child is eligible for receiving First Holy Communion
next year, please arrange for an interview with Father Frank and pick up an enrolment form from the Presbytery. Please
return all forms by 30th June 2009. The guidelines are as follows:
- That you are a practising Catholic (attending Mass on a weekly basis)
- That your child has been attending the Springfield Parish for at least the past year.
- That your child is eligible (8 years of age by 31st August 2010)
- That you obtain a letter of reference from the Parish Priest if you have been attending another Parish
- Oxfam Live in Chelmsford, 28th May 7.30 - 8pm at Central Baptist Church: Farhana Hafiz, an Oxfam worker in Bangladesh, will be speaking about development issues in general, and women's issue and climate change in particular. All welcome - free admission. Fairtrade refreshments available.
- 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.
From the Deanery:
- The Diocesan Deaf Service: is celebrating a Signed Mass at Our Lady Immaculate, New London Road on 21st June at 7pm. Fr David Clemens will be the celebrant and people who are deaf will sign the readings. All are welcome, hearing, hard of hearing and deaf. More info from Sr Margaret Duffy on 0208 504 0406 or by Email
From the Diocese:
- Interpreting Genesis: to mark the Darwin anniversary this year, Fr Adrian Graffy will be giving an Ecumenical Study Day on the creation stories in the Book of Genesis on Saturday 6th June at Brentwood Cathedral Hall from 10.30am to 3pm. There are now limited places available for this event, so please book your place by phoning 01277 265289 or by Email. There is no charge for the event and a sandwich lunch will be provided.
- Share the Story, Friday 29th May 7 - 9pm: with Bishop Thomas McMahon, the Venerable David Lowman, Rev Paul Trathen and Father John Glynn. A chance to celebrate with our Gypsy and Traveller community, find out more about their culture and their history and dispel a few myths. Everyone is welcome to join us for this very special evening in the Cathedral Halls, Brentwood. For more info call CJSR on 01277 265290 or click here to Email
- CAFOD sponsored bike ride: Sunday 7th June through Lee Valley Park and along the tow path to Broxbourne. 10 and 19 mile routes to choose from. For more info. call Brentwood CAFOD on 0208 502 9722 or click here to email
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- Assistant Subject leader for Religious Education required at Campion School: in Hornchurch. For more info. please contact Mrs Noddings on 01708 452332.
- Youth Co-ordinator Basildon Team Ministry and School Chaplain De la Salle School, Basildon: This opportunity is the chance to support young people in our busy lively town in their development and understanding of a lived Catholic faith. £20,000 - £22,000 pa. Application by letter and CV by 4th June. Full details on www.bcys.net/jobs or call Fr Dominic on 01268 553425
- Teachers required for September 2009 at St Ursula's, Romford: St Ursula's Catholic Infant School, Romford requires a Deputy Head Teacher L8-12, Learning Support Leader TLR2a and Phase Leader (KS1 initially) TLR2a. Further information from Mrs Noel McNab, Head Teacher on 01708 345200 or by Email
Sunday Smile:
(this is true - or so I'm assured):
BEACON RADIO (WOLVERHAMPTON)
DJ Mark: For £10, what is the nationality of the Pope?
Ruth from Rowley Regis: I think I know that one. Is it Jewish?