THIRTIETH SUNDAY OF YEAR B:
25th October 2009
Today we have an appeal by Survive Miva at all Masses.
Parish News:
Day trip to France: The Knights of St Columba will be making their coach trip on Tuesday 10th
November. The coach will cost £25, with optional meal at approx. £30, and opportunity for shopping at
Cité Europe. Please contact Bernard Storkey (441267) or Chris Lewington (463728) if you would like to join
us.
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA): teaching sessions for adults wishing to be
received into the Church at Easter 2010 begin at 8pm on Friday 23rd October at St Augustine's. If you would like to
be enrolled on the course, please speak to either Fr Frank or Deacon Kevin.
New Altar Servers: Any young person who has made their first Holy Communion and wishes to be trained
as an altar server please let Fr. Frank or Deacon Kevin know. It is hoped to begin the training soon.
Anglia Singers with The Choir of the Bishops' School: will perform a selection of light
classical and popular music from the 16th century to the present day at St Augustine's on Saturday 14th November at
7.30pm. Tickets £5 (children aged 5-16 £1, under 5s free) available from 01245 350988, St Augustine's
Church or Bishops' School.
From the Diocese:
Essex Recusant Society: the next meeting will be at 2.30pm on Saturday 7th November at The Grange,
93 Queens Road, Brentwood. Fr Brian Croughan, Portsmouth Diocesan archivist, will give a talk entitled 'A brief
history of devotion to Our Lady Vulnerata'. Further info from Miss Isobel Parks on 01268 289678.
Annual Reunion Mass for Lourdes Pilgrims: All pilgrims past and present are reminded of this
year's Annual Reunion Mass which will be celebrated at the Cathedral in Brentwood on Saturday 31st October at 3pm,
followed by refreshments in the Hall.
Mary: Grace and Hope in Christ: A study day exploring Roman Catholic and Anglican understandings of
the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saturday 14th November at Chelmsford Cathedral Chapter House 2-5pm followed by Vespers of Our
Lady in Chelmsford Cathedral. Led by Canon Martin Warner, Canon Pastor at St Paul's Cathedral and Master of the
Guardians of the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, and Mgr Andrew Faley, Assistant General Secretary for Ecumenism and
Interfaith Relations for the Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales. Further info and booking on 01245 451087
or by
Email
Brentwood Diocesan Training Day for Section 48 Inspectors: Friday 20th November 10am to 3pm at
Cathedral House Conference Centre. If you are a retired Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, RE co-ordintaor, Head of RE or
RE teacher and would be interested in joining the Inspection team, please apply by letter stating whether you would
prefer primary of secondary schools. Application deadline 30.10.09 to BRES at Cathedral House, Ingrave Rd, Brentwood CM15
8AT.
Exploring the Gospel of Luke: Artist, Physician. Pilgrim: 12th December 10.30am to 3pm at Brentwood
Cathedral Hall. A day of study on the Gospel of Luke coinciding with the beginning of the liturgical reading of Luke from
the Sunday lectionary. Presented by Ian Boxall, Vice-chair of the Catholic Biblical Association of Great Britain. Book
your free place (sandwich lunch and refreshments provided) on 01277 265289 or by Email.
BRES Advent Preparation Evening Thurs 12th Nov 7.30pm: at Cathedral House Brentwood. Sr Monica
Butler will lead our evening on the theme 'Preparing for Advent: Awakening to the mystery that is here.'
Participants will be introduced to an audio visual tool for meditation. Cost £5 and £3 unwaged. Tel. 01277
265285.
Changing Face of Britain National Celebration: at Westminster Cathedral, Saturday, 7th November,
2009 at 2pm. Please join us to mark the 25th Anniversary of the Catholic Association for Racial Justice. The celebration
will include the Catholic Community with the Archbishop of Westminster and Bishops other Christian denominations and
faith communities, Members of Parliament and Government officials. Further info from Rosie Bairwal, CARJ. 020 8802 8080
or by Email.
FREE Let Me Be Your Home concert: The next concert will be held on Thursday 22nd October 2009 at
7.30pm, Brentwood Cathedral Hall, Ingrave Road, Brentwood with John Glynn and Aquila. Further details on the website
www.johnglynn.org.uk
Diocesan Gregorian Chant Day, Sat. 21st November: at Brentwood Cathedral from 11am to 4pm
(registration 10.30am). Cost £7, please bring a packed lunch. Further info or bookings from Shirley Timmins on
01277 219944, by Email
or alternate
Email
Other:
Catholic Singles: is an organisation which helps single, widowed, separated and divorced Catholics
of all ages (over 18 years) meet, either one to one or through social events. All members receive a monthly bulletin,
called Catholic Networking. For more information please tel. 0161 941 3498, visit the website www.catholicsingles.org.uk or Email
Warning - Fake Police phone calls: Elderly people throughout Essex have been urged to be on their
guard against fraudsters posing as police officers who have stolen more than £34,000 in a month by tricking their
victims into revealing their bank details. Please urge any elderly people you know not to reveal their bank details to
anyone unknown to them.
