THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST:
14th June 2009
Fr Frank writes:
Today we celebrate the great feast of Corpus Christi. Each day we give God thanks for the great gift of the Eucharist, but today is singled out as a day when, in union with the whole Church, we give special thanks.
We also give thanks today for Deacon Kevin's ministry among us. Kevin has been deacon in this parish for twenty years. A remarkable ministry rooted in and fed by the Eucharist. Many congratulations, Kevin. Our prayers are with you on this very special day.
This coming week Deacon Kevin and I will be leading our parish's Walsingham Association on residential pilgrimage to Our Lady's Shrine; England's Nazareth. You will all be in our prayers.
My thanks to the Eucharistic Ministers who will be celebrating services of Holy Communion in our absence.
May God be with you to bless you today and always.
Fr Frank
Churches Together in Chelmsford cycle of prayer:
- 14th June: Trinity Methodist (Rev Vivienne Garsteen)
- 21st June: St Mary's, Great Waltham (Rev Carla Hampton)
Parish News:
- Parish Annual Report: is currently being prepared. If you run anything in the parish, or are responsible for some aspect of parish life, please get your entries to Chris Thompson (Email) by 21st June. We're trying to keep it simple this year - i.e. a Financial report plus a parish directory. Please note the only information we need is the title of the organisation/area of responsibility, the name and contact details of the responsible person and any significant news or developments which have taken place over the last year.
- First Holy Communion/Reconciliation Garden Party: will be held in the Presbytery Garden on Sunday 12th July at 2.30pm. Don't forget to let me know whether or not you are able to come. Fr Frank.
- Does your employer operate a Match Funding scheme?: As a registered charity we are eligible to benefit from schemes where employers will match or contribute to their employees charitable donations. Please consider investigating whether the company you work for operates such a scheme which would add to your regular offertory giving. A great way to encourage your employer's philanthropy whilst raising extra funds for the church at no extra expense to yourself!
- Evangelisation Workshop Saturday 11th July: at St Augustine's 10am - 2.45pm. Lunch will be provided. The theme will be 'understanding evangelisation within our communities' and is led by Emily Davis of CaFE. This is a Mid Essex Deanery initiative and comes highly recommended. Start your morning with Mass at 9.30am and end it by being commissioned to spread the good news. Closing date for replies to Karin Seeman on 01245 466167 Sunday 21st June.
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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
From the Deanery:
- St John Payne School's 50th Anniversary: We hope to produce a book to mark the Anniversary and, in this respect, there will be a meeting at St John Payne Upper School in the Chaplaincy at 8pm on Thursday 18th June. All are welcome. Many thanks. Chris Freeman SJP
From the Diocese:
- Moonlight & Sunlight Colourthon Saturday 4th July 2009 for BCCS: The Moonlight Colourthon is a walk with a difference. Participants will walk a half marathon (13.1 miles) at night along Southend Seafront! Younger members of the family might prefer the Sunlight Colourthon which starts at 3pm in Chaldwell Park, Westcliff on Sea. To register please call Claire Mathews on 01268 784544 or online at www.childcareuk.org
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Sunday Smile:
(this is true - or so I'm assured):
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Presenter: What happened in Dallas on November 22nd, 1963?
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