THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY OF YEAR C:
26/27th June 2010
Fr Frank writes:
As I explained at our Sunday Masses on the Feast of Corpus Christi, the new text for the Mass, which is scheduled to be phased in from Easter next year, recommends that the faithful make an act of reverence before receiving the Blessed Sacrament of Holy Communion at Mass. A genuflection is normal, but for those who cannot physically manage this a bow is a good substitute. I suggested that we began the practice at that Feast when we especially and particularly thank God for the Body and Blood of Christ. Your positive response is very encouraging and I hope, like me, you find this outward act of reverence brings about a real deepening in your appreciation of the great gift from God which we receive at Mass.
May God richly bless you.
Father Frank
From the Parish:
- Youth Festival at Aylesford, Saturday July 3rd: organized by the dioceses of Brentwood and Southwark, the day will involve inspirational speakers, activities, fun and games and a youth mass. St John Payne is arranging transport by coach leaving the school at 9am and returning at approximately 9.30pm. Young people in years 8 to 13 are welcome and should apply to Christine Webb in school or by Email to reserve a place on the bus. The trip will cost £14 thanks to a subsidy from our parishes.
- Marie Stopes Abortion advert on Channel 4: Please take a handout from a member of the Knights of St Columba if you would like to register your protest against the above.
- 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:
- Music for a Summer's Evening, Sunday 4th July 6.30pm: at the historic Church of Holy Cross and All Saints, Warley with Brentwood Cathedral Singers and some friends from Brentwood Choral Society. Join us for sweet music and a glass of wine. Retiring collection. Further info from Shirley Timmins 01277 233302 or 01277 219944 or by Email
- 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
Sunday Smile:
Football Wisdom (true, or so they say):
I'd like to play for an Italian club, like Barcelona. Mark Draper.
You've got to believe that you're going to win, and I believe we'll win the World Cup until the final
whistle blows and we're knocked out. Peter Shilton.
I faxed a transfer request to the club at the beginning of the week, but let me state that I don't want to leave
Leicester. Stan Collymore.