THE MOST HOLY TRINITY (YEAR C):
29/30th May 2010
Fr Frank writes:
On Tuesday this week we celebrate our monthly 10.30am Mass. This is a beautiful Mass (at which we always sing a couple of old favourites), followed by tea/coffee and some social time. Do come along if you can.
On Friday we have a special Mass in the evening to celebrate Janet and Michael Hoare's Golden Wedding. At this Mass Mike and Jan will renew their wedding vows - and they invite other couples to join them in this. The Mass is, of course, open to all. It will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. Again, do come along if you can.
Tickets for the Papal Visit in September have not yet been allocated to parishes. As soon as I receive them, we will open lists for parishioners to sign. Depending on demand and the number of available tickets, we may have to draw names from the hat. Do pray for the success of this Papal Visit.
May God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit bless you now and always.
Father Frank
From the Parish:
- Tuesday Mass: will be celebrated at 10.30am this week and will be followed by tea/coffee and social time. Everyone welcome.
- Many thanks La Posadita, Lima, Peru: Mother Celina, director of La Posadita, would like to convey their "deep gratitude to everyone who contributed donations for La Posadita; a home of the Congregation of the Good Shepherd, that welcomes children, teenagers and women living with HIV/AIDS, who are orphaned, abandoned or in extreme poverty. We all thank you and may God bless you."
- Have you lost a small tortoise?: Found on church car park. Ring Shelly on 440968.
- Golf Clubs: We have a set of nearly new golf clubs which will go to the highest bidder. Put your bid in a sealed envelope (provided at the back of church) together with your name and phone number. As a guide - the minimum value put on the clubs is £50. Thank you. Fr Frank.
- 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: My wonderful news is that more and more envelopes keep coming in daily, so on Friday I plan to open and count the contents with a kindly neighbour. Sorry to keep you in suspense! I think we may have raised enough for Christian Aid to finance materials for 1000 metres of new drainage in Kenya, preventing sewage flooding into streets and houses, and protecting families from disease. That's Christianity in action!
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:
- Give a week this summer and make a difference: Helpers needed for the St John Bosco Children's Camp, where you will help 140 children to have the time of their lives! Sports based holiday. Helpers aged 16+ are needed, especially male helpers, 31 July-7 August and 7-14 August. Based near Colchester, Essex. Helpers aged 18+ will need an enhanced CRB check, the camp will arrange this. Visit www.svpboscocamp.org.uk for full details. Deadline June 10th - later applications cannot be accepted. Training afternoon (London) for new helpers Sunday 4th July.
- Looking forward to the new translation of the Roman Missal: Tuesday 15th June 7.30pm in the Cathedral Conference Hall with Martin Foster MA, Dept of Christian Life and Worship, National Liturgy Office. Cost £5 per person.
- The Implications of Canon Law: Tuesday 22nd June 7.30pm at the Cathedral Conference Hall with Mgr Gordon Read. For those preparing to be received into Full Communion with the Catholic Church. For priests and catechists. Cost £5 per person. Please contact the Diocesan RCIA Network secretary on 0208 554 0257 to book.
- 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.
Advertisements:
- Headteacher required for St Philomena's Catholic School, Frinton-on-Sea: this is an Independent School catering for pupils of all denominations, aged 3-11. Starting date January 2011. Closing date for applications 25th June. Further information and application pack from Paul Barnett, School Administrator on 01255 674492 or by Email
- Foundation Stage / Key Stage 1 Teacher required for 1st September 2010: for St Helen's Catholic Infant School, Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood. For further information and application forms and/or to arrange visits, please contact the school office on 01277 215626. Application forms are available on www.sthelensinf.ik.org Closing Date: 4pm, 14/06/10. Interviews: 18/06/10.
- 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:
A father was approached by his small son who told him proudly, I know what the Bible means! His father smiled and replied, Alright, what does the bible mean? The young boy replied excitedly, It stands for Basic Information Before Leaving Earth.