THE TWELFTH SUNDAY OF YEAR C:
19/20th June 2010
Stewardship Sunday
Fr Frank writes:
Next Sunday we welcome one of the members of the Norbertine Community at our Sunday Masses. It is a great joy to have the Community as neighbours and I am grateful for their help, which enables me to attend the baptism of our granddaughter, Regan Eleanor Katherine Foy, in Manchester.
I am sure you will, as always, make our visitor welcome.
With many blessings.
Father Frank
From the Parish:
- Parish Panto: thanks to Chris, Catherine and Jon who launched this last weekend. The Panto itself will take place on 21st & 22nd January 2011 - a long way off you may think - but forms for parts, musicians, stage hands, set painters, front of house staff etc need to be in by next weekend so that serious preparations can begin. It's all very exciting - oh yes it is! Fr Frank.
- John Glynn: you may have heard a rumour, or read in The Tablet or The Universe, that John Glynn has left the priesthood in order to marry. He is currently living in Ireland, and mail can be sent to him via the Diocesan Offices in Brentwood. I am sure you will be joining me in praying for John. We pray and hope that, what must have been a difficult decision, will bring him happiness. Remember, prayer is much better than gossip or judgement!
- Masses: I am very conscious of the backlog of Masses waiting to be said. Every request is important but we do give priority where we know there is a particular urgency - illness, recent death or serious problems - and in the case of multiple requests for the same person we try to spread them out in fairness to everyone. I know you will be patient and assure you that we do give everyone equal consideration.
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First Holy Communion Programme 2010/2011: If your child is eligible for receiving First Holy Communion
next year, please arrange for an interview with Father Frank and pick up an enrolment form from the Presbytery. Please
return all forms by 11th July 2010. The guidelines are as follows:
- That you are a practising Catholic (attending Mass on a weekly basis)
- That your child has been attending the Springfield Parish for at least the past year
- That your child is eligible (8 years of age by 31st August 2011)
- That you obtain a letter of reference from the Parish Priest if you have been attending another Parish
From the Diocese:
- Praise & Worship Evening at the SION Community: Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood will take place this month on Sunday 27th June, 7.30 - 9pm. Everyone welcome.
- World Youth Day, Madrid, 9th - 23rd August 2011: Join 150 young adults from Brentwood Diocese, 2 million from across the World, and Pope Benedict XVI for this wonderful celebration. The trip includes time with a Spanish family, plus a week of activities in Madrid with international speakers, drama, art, dance and music, culminating in a huge open air Mass with the Pope. Open to those Year 12+ in July 2011. To read about previous WYD experiences and to apply for 2011, visit www.bcys.net/wyd
- Top Class Russian Pianist returns to Brentwood Cathedral: On Sunday 27th June talented young Russian pianist, Alexei Petrov, will play a varied and entertaining programme of Rachmaninov, Schumann, Liszt, Saint-Saens and Chopin. The recital will start at 7.45pm (following the 6.30pm Mass). His previous concerts were extremely well received and we hope for an even bigger audience this time. Tickets available from David Worsfold on 07757 411996 or by Email or from the Diocese on 01277 265288 or by Email. Prices £10 which includes a glass of wine in the Cathedral Parish Hall afterwards (concessions £9, children £2).
- 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.
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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:
A man bought a new fridge. To get rid of the old one, he put it in his front garden with the sign "Free to a good home. You want it, you take it."
For three days the fridge sat there. He changed the sign to "Fridge for Sale - £20." It was stolen within two hours!