TWELFTH SUNDAY OF YEAR B:
21st June 2009
Fr Frank writes:
As I write this, I am looking forward to the parish Walsingham Association's residential pilgrimage to Walsingham, and by the time you read it I pray we will have safely returned.
Walsingham is a special place, and I, like so many, can never make pilgrimage there without experiencing a real spiritual encounter with Our Lord and his blessed mother.
Needless to say we will have been praying for everyone in our parish whilst there.
If you have a devotion to Our Lady and would like to find out more about the Walsingham Shrine and the Walsingham Association, please let me know - I never tire of talking about this subject!
May God bless you, and may Our Lady of Walsingham pray for you.
Fr Frank
Churches Together in Chelmsford cycle of prayer:
- 21st June: St Mary's, Great Waltham (Rev Carla Hampton)
Parish News:
- Thanks from Kevin: Dear Fr Frank and parishioners, thank you so kindly for the surprise party last Saturday allowing me to join with you to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of my ordination to the deaconate on 14th June with Catherine, Rosaleen, and my family. Thank you for all the cards, congratulations, kind words and the cheque. I will treasure all this and continue to be a minister of charity, with God's help, to carry out his work.
- Hymn Books: The number of hymn books in church is on the decline again. Please check your sock drawers! Many thanks. Fr Frank.
- Thank you to everyone from the Holy Ghost Fathers: for your kind generosity in response to our recent Mission Appeal. The £621.14 raised will greatly increase our ability to bring Christ to the poorest and most neglected in response to their cries for help.
- The Aylesford Youth Festival: will take place on Saturday 4th July. A coach will be travelling from Saint John Payne School departing at 9am and returning at approximately 9.30pm. This day of activities, fun and worship is open to any young person aged 12-18. The cost of the day is £15 including transport and a place on the coach can be booked with Christine Webb on 01245 256030 or by Email.
- 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!
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
From the Deanery:
- Healing Mass celebrated by Fr John Glynn: at Abbotswick House of Prayer on Thursday 25th June at 2.30pm. All welcome. Further details and directions on www.abbotswick.org or 01277 373959
From the Diocese:
- Childcare - Brentwood Catholic Children's Society: has guaranteed places for the 'Run to the Beat' half marathon starting from the O2 Arena - Greenwich on Sunday 27th September 2009. You will run 13.1 miles to streets of music from various artists. Interested? Please call Claire Mathews on: 01268 784544/01268 654434 or Email for more information.
Other:
- National Day of Prayer and Fasting for Life: On Tuesday 23rd June, Vigil of the Birth of St John the Baptist, please pray and fast for the end of abortion and euthanasia. Your prayer and fasting is urgently needed. For more information contact The Good Counsel Network on 0207 723 1740 or by Email
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- Vacancies at Lyons Court Residential Home: (close to church) Residents are offered 24 hour care. Enquiries 01245 451254
Sunday Smile:
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RTE Radio 2FM (Ireland):
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