CORPUS CHRISTI (A)
17th/18th June 2017
Dear Parishioner,
Today we celebrate the feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). Everything begins, one might
say, from the heart of Christ who, at the Last Supper, on the eve of his passion, thanked and praised God and by so
doing, with the power of his love, transformed the meaning of death which he was on his way to encounter. The fact that
the Sacrament of the Altar acquired the name "Eucharist" - "thanksgiving" - expresses
precisely this: that changing the substance of the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ is fruit of the
gift that Christ made of himself, the gift of a Love stronger than death, divine Love which raised him from the dead.
This is why the Eucharist is the food of eternal life, the Bread of Life. (Pope Benedict XVI).
(ANIMA CHRISTI) Soul of Christ, sanctify me,
Body of Christ, save me, Blood of Christ, inebriate me, Water from the side of Christ wash me, Passion of Christ,
strengthen me. O good Jesus, hear me. Within your wounds, hide me. Let me not be separate from you, from malicious
enemies, defend me, in the hour of my death, call me and bid me come to you, that with your saints I may praise you
forever and ever. Amen.
During Ordinary Time (summer) up to September, we are asked to pray for these intentions: A Deeper Understanding
between Christians and Jews; Those who suffer Persecution, Oppression and Denial of Human Rights; Europe; Human Life;
and Seafarers.
Dates 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.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: 23rd to 28th July.
Please pray for me as I pray for you,
Deacon Kevin
Notices:
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MARY SULLIVAN RIP You will be sorry to hear that Mary Sullivan died on 11th June. Please pray for
the repose of her soul. Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in
peace. Amen. Funeral details to follow.
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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! We have plenty of willing chefs but only one BBQ at the
moment! If anyone has one they could loan, please could they let Karin Seeman, Fr Sabu or Cath Lyons know. Many
thanks!
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INDIAN EVENING SAT 15 JULY ADVANCE NOTICE More info to follow!
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200 CLUB-HELP US GET UP TO 200! We're up to a creditable 135 so far but it would be great if
we can sell 200 numbers to increase the prize pot - and save us having to rename it! The first draw will be on 25
June. 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 click here to
Email Chris so that he can allocate numbers.
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VERDI REQUIEM AT BRENTWOOD CATHEDRAL Saturday 24 June 8pm. Southend Choral Society together with
Eastwood Chorale and Southend Concert Orchestra. Tickets £10, £8 concessions, available in advance from
01702465460 or alternatively, on the door. This Charity Concert is to raise funds for Silver Birch - Dementia
Care, so please do help to support this very worthwhile cause.
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HEALING MASS AT ABBOTSWICK HOUSE OF PRAYER, Brentwood, to be celebrated by Fr Eamonn Power at 2.30pm
on Wednesday 21st June 2017. Please call 01277 373959 or visit www.abbotswick.org for more info. All are welcome!
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30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AT ABBOTSWICK Diocesan House of Prayer, Brentwood 11.30am - 4.30pm
on Saturday 8 July. Please join us for this wonderful event. A Thanksgiving Mass will be celebrated at 2pm by Bishop
Alan Williams and Bishop Emeritus Thomas McMahon. You are invited to bring a packed lunch. Cake and refreshments will
be provided. For further information please call 373959 or visit our website www.abbotswick.org
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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 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
21 June: Father Martin Boland: 'The Diocese Today - A Reflection'
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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: Bp Bernard Patrick Wall
Tuesday: Fr Vincent Dutton
Friday: Fr Edward Thomas
Next Sunday - TWELFTH SUNDAY OF YEAR A
First Reading Jeremiah 20: 10-13
He has delivered the soul of the needy from the hands of evil men.
Second Reading Romans 5: 12-15
The gift considerably outweighed the fall.
Gospel Matthew 10: 26-33
Do not be afraid of those who will kill the body.
