THE MOST HOLY TRINITY (A)
10th/11th June 2017
Dear Parishioner,
Today we celebrate the solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (Year A). John 3: 16-18. Through our
life in Christ we live the life of the Trinity. God is a perfect community and if we model our lives on the Trinity
then the God of and peace will be with us. Once a young boy stood watching a gypsy as he drank from a well in the town
square. After drinking, the man continued to gaze into the well, as though looking at someone. He was a giant of a man
but had a friendly face. So the boy approached him and asked: 'Who lives down there?' 'God does',
answered the gypsy. 'Can I see him?' 'Sure you can,' said the gypsy. Then taking the boy into his arms
he lifted him up so that he could see down into the well. All the boy could see, however, was his own reflection in the
water. 'But that's only me,' he cried in disappointment. 'All I see is me.' 'Ah,' replied
the gypsy, 'now you know where God lives. He lives in you.'
We now move into the season through the year (Ordinary Time) which does not celebrate any particular aspect of the
mysteries of Christ, but rather the mystery of Christ himself in his fullness is recalled, especially on Sundays. You
may ask why 'Ordinary'. This is time for us to pray for the following intentions: A Deeper Understanding
between Christians and Jews; Those who suffer Persecution, Oppression and Denial of Human Rights; Europe; Human Life;
Seafarers.
Today we warmly welcome Fr. Pius Collins o.praem. from the Norbertine Community, London Road, Chelmsford. He was
solemnly professed in July 2015 and ordained to the priesthood in February 2016. He is now Chaplain to Anglia Ruskin
University.
Deacon Kevin
The Holy Father's Intentions for June:
National Leaders
That national leaders may firmly commit themselves to ending the arms trade, which victimizes so many innocent people.
Notices:
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DATE TO REMEMBER: Walsingham Pilgrimage - 22nd July. The coach leaves St. Augustine's at
8am. Please bring packed lunches and you are advised to bring a waterproof in case of rain.
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THANKS FROM DERRICK HANDS who would like to express his sincere gratitude for all the support,
prayers and good wishes from parishioners during his recent illness, and especially to Fr Sabu, Deacon Kevin and Cath
for their visits which have meant so much.
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CHURCH INFORMATION Over the last few weeks we have much damage done to the Church. We are asking
parishioners to be vigilant and if you are passing the Church at anytime please check around. The Police have been
notified. We do need CCTV around the Church building. On top of this we have quite a lot of other repairs. The recent
Quinquennial Report has shown that the work required over the next five years will amount to £58,000. If any
Parishioner feels they could contribute toward CCTV we would be very grateful. Thank you all for your support and God
bless.
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PARISH FAMILY BBQ SUNDAY 25 JUNE 2PM-5PM in the Presbytery gardens. Please bring your own food
& drink to cook on the BBQ. A fun day for all!
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INDIAN EVENING SAT 15 JULY ADVANCE NOTICE More info to follow!
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STEWARDS OF THE GOSPEL PARISH MEETING 14 JUNE at St Augustine's after evening Mass. An
opportunity to explore some of the ideas forthcoming in the Stewards of the Gospel process. See more about the
process to date at http://staugustine-springfield.com/stewardship.html This document also raises important questions about
how we should approach 4 key subjects in the future.
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200 CLUB We are getting on well with our re launching of the 200 Club. We have sold over 130
tickets, so there will be a prize pot of at least £65. The first draw will be on 25 June and it would be good
to have 200 participants then. You can pay Chris, put it in the collection (labelled) or pay it direct to account
91082884 on sort code 40-13-22. If you pay it direct or in a collection let Chris know click here to
Email so that he can allocate numbers.
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PILGRIMAGE TO ROME In this Jubilee Year of Mercy Tangney Tours are offering a tour to Rome, San
Giovanni and Assisi 2-9 October. £749 half board, excluding flights. Their insurance is £31, single
room supplement £180. More info from Gill on 01732 886666. They have asked Fr Stephen Myers to lead this
pilgrimage.
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VACANCY FOUNDATION GOVERNORS, ST JOHN PAYNE SCHOOL At present, the school has vacancies for
Foundation Governors to join the Governing Body. Deadline for applying is 26 June. Please see noticeboard for more
info.
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MEETING THE LIVING GOD SEMINAR SERIES 2017 - all at Conference Hall, Brentwood Cathedral,
10.30am-12noon. Further info from 01277 265285 or click here to Email
- Seminar 4: Sat 17th June "The Beautiful will save us: beauty in the thought of Pope Emeritus Benedict
XVI" Fr. Martin Boland Dean, Brentwood
- Seminar 5: Saturday 24 June "God has a dream for each one of us." Bishop Emeritus Thomas McMahon,
Former Bishop of Brentwood
- Seminar 6: Saturday 15 July "Contemplative Prayer - is it for me?" Bishop Alan Williams, SM,
Bishop of Brentwood.
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THE CANONESSES OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE GARDEN PARTY to raise funds to support the sisters' work in
the war-torn area of East Kivu Mirhi D.R. Congo. Sunday 2 July 12.30 for lpm at the home of the Willis family at
658 Galleywood Road, CM2 8BY. £15 per person with meal and welcome drink included. Please send cheques to
Canonesses of the Holy Sepulchre to 43 Anderson Avenue, Chelmsford CMl 2DA 01245 604108 click here to
Email
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DIOCESAN CENTENARY LECTURES WEDNESDAYS AT 7.30PM at Cathedral Hall, Brentwood-Admission Free,
Bookstall available
14 June: Canon Brian O'Shea: 'The Development of the Diocese (1951-1979)'
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VACANCY - Full time Parish Catechetical Coordinator at Brentwood Cathedral. 35
hours p.w. Job description and person specification from 01277 265235 or www.cathedral-brentwood.org/blog-2/catechetical/. Please send in your CV, with a covering letter
demonstrating how your experience and skills match the essential requirements and attributes of the role. Closing
date for CVs/applications is Monday 19th June.
Please remember to pray for:
The sick and housebound
Those who have recently died:
Years Mind:
Sunday: Fr Thomas Crowe
Monday: Fr John Gallagher, Fr Robert Mortimer-Anderson
Tuesday: Fr Thomas Carlin
Wednesday: Fr Gerard Hughes
Thursday: Fr Ambrose O'Gorman
Sunday: Bp Bernard Patrick Wall
Next Sunday - CORPUS CHRISTI (A)
First Reading Deuteronomy 8:2-3,14-16
He fed you with manna which neither you nor your fathers had known.
Second Reading l Corinthians 10: 16-17
That there is only one loaf means that, though there are many of us, we form a single body.
Gospel John 6:51-58
My flesh is real food and my blood is real drink.
