SS PETER AND PAUL:
28th June 2009
Parish News:
- Swine Flu: The following message has been received from Bishop Thomas. "Last week I made a recommendation that people should receive Holy Communion in the hand and not receive from the Chalice. On further consideration, this seems to be rather premature and I would be happier if you did not implement this for the time being. We will see how things develop and if necessary, I will give a further directive if things change. Please feel free to make this known. With all good wishes, +Thomas."
- Hymn Books: The number of hymn books in church is on the decline again. Please check your sock drawers! Many thanks. Fr Frank.
- 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.
- 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:
- St John Payne School Fete and Companion Dog Show: Sunday 28th June from 11.30am. BBQ, Bouncy Castles, Tug of War, Dog Agility Exhibition, Children's driving instruction, Soak the Teacher, Coconut Shy, Music, beer tent, tea and cake stall, Indian food stall and many other attractions. Please come and support your Catholic Secondary School.
- Ecumenical Praise and Worship at Our Lady Immaculate Church: London Road, Chelmsford on Wednesday 8th July at 8pm with speaker Revd. Tim Ball. An evening of music, prayer and fellowship with refreshments. Everyone welcome. More info from Jane Parker on 01245 473652
From the Diocese:
- BRES Autumn Lecture 7.30pm Thursday 10th September: 'The Challenge of St Therese: Thoughts on the visit of her relics' at Cathedral House. Speaker: Fr Christopher O'Connell O. Carm, Author and Theologian. Tel. 01277 265285. Cost £5 waged £3 unwaged.
- 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:
- Oxfam's first Nationwide Book Festival: 4-18th July at Chelmsford Oxfam Bookshop, High Street, Chelmsford. The festival celebrates the nation's love of books and aims to fight poverty through the love of reading. Late openings until 6pm on Thursdays 9th & 16th July with a chance to meet Hadleigh author Nick Ardley from 4.30pm on July 9th. Nick Ardley's book 'The May Flower' is an insight into Nick's unusual childhood on a Thames spritsail barge with tales of family life aboard the vessel, constant travel and repairs, and holidays on the Essex coast.
Advertisements:
- Vacancies at Lyons Court Residential Home: (close to church) Residents are offered 24 hour care. Enquiries 01245 451254
Sunday Smile:
(this is true - or so I'm assured):
QUIZMANIA:
Greg Scott: We're looking for a word that goes in front of 'clock'.
Contestant: Grandfather
Scott: Grandfather Clock is already there, say something else.
Contestant: Panda