PENTECOST SUNDAY: (Readings from YEAR A):
22nd/23rd May 2010
Fr Frank writes:
Today we celebrate the great feast of Pentecost; the end of the 50 days of Easter and the day on which we celebrate the beginning of a new era, the era of the Church. My thanks, in advance, for all those who will be reading at today's Masses. I know that, by the time you read this, we will have heard readings in French, German and Mandarin.
You will be interested to hear that approval has been given for the Third Edition of the new English language Missal. I am currently awaiting more information about publishing dates and the time schedule for the implementation of the new translation (this will be determined by the Bishops' Conference for England and Wales). But rest assured, before we begin to use it at our Masses there will be plenty of time to study it and familiarise ourselves with the new text.
With every blessing,
Father Frank
From the Parish:
- A huge thank you from Kevin, Cath, Rosaleen, Luke and Maeve: to Fr Frank, Anne and all the parish community for the many gifts and cards we have received and especially the Mass Cards and prayers. The birth of Florence Kitty is a great joy to all the family but it also brought many anxieties and worries. We know that you will all continue to keep us in your prayers. God bless you all. Kevin and Cath.
- Invitation from Janet and Michael Hoare: Friday the 4th June is our Golden Wedding Anniversary. Fr. Frank has very kindly agreed to celebrate a special Mass at St Augustine's at 7pm on that day. We cannot, of course, give a personal invitation to everyone but, if you are able, please come and join us on our special anniversary both at the Mass and for refreshments afterwards. Janet and Michael Hoare.
- Knights of St Columba Chelmer cruise 3rd July 4pm - 7pm: starting and finishing at Paper Mill Lock (Boreham). Cost of £15 per head includes cream tea! Please contact Chris Thompson on 01245 469161 if you are interested.
- Christian Aid Week 9-15 May: Interim results are: House to house collections and donations £2,943.19, bucket collection outside ASDA £218.22. Results from one road in particular are outstanding, yet the roads total already exceeds last year's figure at this stage. Warmest thanks to all who helped. More news next week! Maureen Henes.
From the Deanery:
- Closer to God Conference, Saturday 5th June 9.30 - 4.30pm: in the Hall behind Our Lady Immaculate Church, New London Road. The theme is Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Speaker Karen Parker and Praise and Worship with live music. £3 per person or £5 per couple, refreshments included, please bring a packed lunch. Contact: Jane Parker 01245 473652
From the Diocese:
- Praise and Worship Evening Pentecost Sunday 23rd May 7.30 - 9pm: at the Sion Community , Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood. Everyone welcome.
- Parish Retreat for all parishes at the Sion Community: Friday 11th June - Sunday 13th June with the theme 'Come to the Water.' The aim of the retreat is to provide the opportunity to spend time away in quiet and prayer as well as being a time to deepen and grow in their relationship with the Lord. The retreat will take place at the community headquarters in Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex starting with supper on Friday evening at 6.30pm and finishing with lunch on Sunday. The cost of the retreat is £90 residential and £55 non residential.
- Sing a New Song to the Lord! 7th Ecumenical Study Day: Saturday 5th June 10.30am -3pm at Brentwood Cathedral Hall. A day, arranged by the diocesan Commission for Evangelisation and Formation and guided by biblical scholar Abbot Laurence O'Keefe, to explore the Book of Psalms, the prayer book of Jews and Christians. There is no charge for this event and a buffet lunch is provided. To book your place click here to Email or telephone 01277 265289.
- New Summer Open Retreat for young people in school years 7, 8 & 9: at Walsingham House 9-11 July - only £45. Come for a weekend of fun, faith and friendship. We'll play games, eat good food, and pray together, with drama, art and music and the opportunity to make new friends. Come along and have some fun. Forms available from www.walsinghamhouse.org or by Email
Other:
- 8th National Grandparents' Pilgrimage: at the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham on Saturday July 24th. Mass at 12 noon followed by Children's Liturgy, Bouncy Castle, funfair, games and lots more. The purpose of this Pilgrimage is to give honour and thanks to St Joachim and St Anne, Parents of Mary, Grandparents of Jesus and all the Grandparents in the world today, for all they have done for us down through the ages particularly in the Transmission of the Faith.
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- Need help with your garden?: Ring Joe on 01245 461203 - grass cutting, weeding, hedge cutting, small tree lopping. Joe looks after the gardens at St Augustine's and comes with my personal recommendation. Fr Frank.
Sunday Smile:
Fr Bill parked his car in a no-parking zone because he was short of time. He put a note under the windscreen wiper:
I have circled the block 10 times. If I don't park here, I'll miss my appointment. Forgive us our
trespasses.
On returning he found a parking ticket with this note from the traffic warden: If I don't give you a ticket
I'll lose my job. Lead us not into temptation.