FIFTH SUNDAY OF YEAR C:
6/7th February 2010
Fr Frank writes:
We continue our series of meditations on 'Home is a Holy Place':
"…fulfilling their conjugal and family role…spouses are penetrated with the spirit of Christ and their whole life is suffused by faith, hope and charity. Thus they increasingly further their own perfection and their mutual sanctification, and together they render glory to God." (Gaudium et Spes § 48)
Read more at www.homeisaholyplace.org.uk
The Funeral Mass for Josie Everett will take place in New Hall Chapel at 12noon tomorrow. I have scheduled no other Masses that day knowing that as many as possible will want to attend Josie's Funeral Mass. Josie and her family are so well known in our parish, I am sure that, if you can, you will be there. May she rest in peace.
Deacon Kevin is away on retreat this week. We wish him much spiritual refreshment and rest.
May God richly bless you all.
Fr Frank
Parish News:
- Josie Everett RIP: Josie's Funeral Mass will take place in New Hall Chapel on Monday 8th February at 12noon. May she rest in peace and rise to glory. Parishioners are warmly encouraged to attend. Please continue to pray for the repose of Josie's soul; and for John, Jenny, Rosie and all the family.
- Home is a holy place: I hope you have found the extracts from the 'Home is a Holy Place' website published in the Newsletter over the past number of weeks interesting, uplifting and challenging. Maybe you have even been tempted to look at the website. During lent we shall be holding four sessions on successive Thursdays using material from theHome is a Holy Place team - DVDs, suggestions of topics for discussion etc. This promises to be a stimulating Lent course which I recommend to everyone. It is particularly relevant to parents, grandparents and anyone who wishes to discover more about faith in the home. The first session will take place at St Augustine's on Thursday 25th February between 8 and 9pm. Please do come along and make this part of your Lenten discipline. Fr Frank.
- KSC on behalf of Providence Row and Farleigh Hospice: would like to thank all Parishioners for their generosity and support in respect of the recent collection of toileteries for Providence Row and clothing for Farleigh Hospice.
- Andy's Quiz Night: I would like to thank all those who bought tickets to my quiz and helped to make it such a great evening. It was a big success and I am very grateful for all your generosity. Thank you again. Andy Webb.
- Appeal by the Comboni Missionary: next Sunday (13/14th February) we shall be welcoming Fr Franco Mastromauro Mccj - a Comboni missionary (also know as Verona Fathers) as celebrant at all our Masses. Fr Franco will be preaching an Appeal on behalf of his Community.
- First Holy Communion: Just Party Ltd are holding a Holy Communion Sale with dresses, veils, tiaras, shoes etc at St Augustine's Church Hall on Saturday 13th February from 11am-1.30pm.
- Catenian Association - Membership Invitation: Do you wish to extend your Catholic circle of friends by meeting regularly over a meal with other practising Catholic laymen? Catenians meet over dinner, organise varied social events which involve wives and families, provide support in times of difficulty or need, give to charitable funds and local causes and hold a number of masses. For further details on the Catenian Association, which has over 10,000 members and has recently celebrated its centenary, please contact Roger Sclater on 01245 469458.
From the Deanery:
- "The Gift of Hope": a talk by Margaret Mizen (Roman Catholic Woman of the Year) and Barry Mizen (parents of Jimmy) on Tuesday 9th February at Trinity Methodist Church, Rainsford Rd, Chelmsford at 2pm. Hosted by Chelmsford Methodist Circuit Ladies' Luncheon Club.
- A Mid Essex Deanery Pilgrimage to celebrate the Year of the Priest: to Ars and Paray Le Monial from Mon 12th-Thurs 15th April with Pax Travel. Cost £499 inc travel, 3 nights hotel accommodation, breakfast & dinner, full prog of Devotions and guided tours. Travel from Ashford by train. Full info from Karin Seeman on 466167
- Praise and Worship meeting 8pm Wednesday 10th February: in the Hall behind Our Lady Immaculate RC Church. Speaker this month is Tony Rawlinson with opportunity for prayer and refreshments afterwards. More info from Jane Parker 01245 473652.
From the Diocese:
- Essex Recusant Society outing Sat. 20th February: to the church of St Patrick, Soho Square. This will be an opportunity to see the church before it closes for a year for restoration work at the end of February. Vestments and other items not normally on display will be shown. Meet inside the church at 2pm. If you wish to attend please contact Miss Isobel Parks on 01268 289678.
- Our Lady Queen of Peace day 10.30am-4pm, Saturday 27th February: at Our Lady of Christians & St Helen, 27 Milton Rd, Westcliff-on-Sea. Includes Rosary, Confessions, Mass, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Divine Mercy Prayers, Testimonies, Lunch (please bring packed lunch, drinks provided) All welcome.
- Catholic Handicapped Fellowship: Annual Mass with Bishop Thomas for all those with special needs at Brentwood Cathedral on Sunday 14th February at 3pm. Refreshments to follow. All welcome.
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Sunday Smile:
A linguistics professor was lecturing to his class one day. In English, he said, a double negative forms a
positive. In some languages though, such as Russian, a double negative is still a negative. However, he pointed out, there
is no language wherein a double positive can form a negative.
A voice from the back of the room piped up, Yeah, Right.