SIXTEENTH SUNDAY OF YEAR B:
19th July 2009
Fr Frank writes:
Many thanks for all your cards, prayers and letters of support on the death of my father. He was a great man and will be sorely missed.
Thank you too for your understanding and patience as I have had to take time off to be with my mother. Needless to say, all missed Masses will be rescheduled.
I am pleased to announce that the Bishop has approved the proposed changes to Sunday Mass times. From Advent Sunday (29th November 2009) the Chelmer Village Mass will be at 5pm on Saturday and the New Hall Mass will begin 15 minutes later at 10.45am. The Mass at St Augustine's will remain unchanged. In making these alterations I have done my best to consult all those who regularly attend the present 12noon Mass - if you have been missed out, my apologies.
May the God of all consolation fill you with every blessing.
Fr Frank
From the Diocese:
- Abbotswick House of Prayer showing of 'The Pope, the Man.': Saturday 25th JULY 12.30pm - 7pm. Big Screen showing of the film 'The Pope, the Man', about the papacy of John Paul II. Includes Mass and bring and share lunch. For young adults aged 18-38. For further details visit www.free2become.org or call 01277 373959.
- BCCS needs your help!: The Brentwood Catholic Children's Society are looking for volunteers to help with a street collection in Southend, High Street. Can you spare a couple of hours anytime between 9am and 4pm on Saturday 25th July? Collections are vital to ensure we are able to continue our work supporting children throughout the diocese. As only a small team, the support of our community is vital. Contact Julie Abbott: 01268 784544 or 0791 227 7413 or by Email
- Year for Priests' celebration: To celebrate the Year for Priests there is Adoration every Thursday 11am - 5pm at Abbotswick House of Prayer. Please do come and join us in praying for our Priests. For further details and directions visit our website www.abbotswick.org or call 01277 373959.
Other:
- Oxfam's first Nationwide Book Festival: 4-18th July at Chelmsford's 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:
- Brentwood Catholic Children's Society: has a vacancy for a full-time Senior Administrator based at the head office in Rayleigh, Essex. The successful candidate will be literate in up-to-date IT software packages; have proven administration experience at a senior level and ability to manage a small team. The closing date is 16th July 2009 and interviews will be conducted on Friday 24th July 2009. For more information and an application pack please call 01268 784544
Sunday Smile:
It was Palm Sunday, and the family's six year old son was in bed with a bad dose of 'flu and had to miss Mass.
When the rest of the family returned home carrying palm branches, the little boy asked what they were for.
His mother explained, People held them over Jesus' head as He walked by.
Wouldn't you know it, the boy fumed, The one Sunday I don't go to church and Jesus turns up.