TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD (YEAR A)
5th/6th August 2017
Dear Parishioner,
Today we celebrate the feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. The Gospel reading from Matthew (17: 1 - 9) comes
immediately after the prophecy of Jesus' approaching passion and death. The moment of Transfiguration is a moment
of revelation for the disciples. The disciple is not to remain on this mountain, he is not to build his tent on this
spot, he is instead to take up his cross and follow the Lord along the road of suffering in life. All of us are asked
to take up the cross of Christ daily in our lives and so give witness of our faith to those of our community, friends
and acquaintances.
Christ died for us in bitter shame, but now he lives in power and might; his fire unquenched, his vital flame fills the
entire world with joy and light. (From an Easter hymn)
Please pray for me as I pray for you.
Deacon Kevin
Notices:
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STEWARDS OF THE GOSPEL UPDATE The next important stage of the Stewards of the Gospel discernment
process is upon us! On Monday 7th August a document setting out in draft a vision and strategy to take our diocese
forward will be published at http://www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/news/. We will also be getting hard copies of the document to share
and read so that we can pray about the contents and discuss them before responding to it.
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LOURDES, SUMMER 2017 turn your computer on, and enjoy the "virtual pilgrimage." Video
clips of 2-10 minutes capture the flavour of the recent Diocesan pilgrimage, including all the homilies, and
interviews with Bishop Alan and Fr Bob Hamill. You can find these via www.bcys.net or search "Virtual Pilgrimage - Lourdes 2017" on YouTube.
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RSCM-EEL ANNUAL CHORAL FESTIVAL 2017. This year our Festival will be a very special occasion
celebrating the Centenary of the Diocese of Brentwood. It will be held in the beautiful setting of Brentwood
Cathedral on Saturday, 21st October, lOam - 5pm with the Festival Thanksgiving Service at 4pm. The service will
be conducted by Andrew Wright, Master of Music at Brentwood Cathedral. We invite all singers to join us for a
memorable and enjoyable day of singing finishing with our Thanksgiving Service. Individual singers are warmly
welcomed, as are members of all choirs, robed or unrobed. The choirs of Chelmsford and Brentwood Cathedrals will be
joining us for the Service. The music this year has been specially chosen and is included in a booklet which has been
printed for us by the Royal School of Church Music. Copies of the booklet £5 and click here to
Email for further information.
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WORLD YOUTH DAY, PANAMA, JANUARY 2019. If you will be in year 12, or aged 17-27, in January
2019, then join the BCYS group travelling to Costa Rica and Panama for an encounter with 2 million young people from
all over the world, and the Pope. This is truly a "once in a lifetime" experience and an amazing
opportunity to discover and celebrate faith in Latin America. For more information, visit www.bcys.net or click here
to Email by 15th September 2017.
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FUNERAL OF DERRICK HANDS RIP will take place at Chelmsford Crematorium on Thursday 10 August at
12.30pm with a reception at the County Hotel from 1.30-5pm. All welcome.
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DATE FOR THE DIARY - SVP QUIZ, 7 OCTOBER at St Augustine's. Details to follow.
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BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY LADIES' TEA at The Rayleigh Club, Hulbridge on
Thursday 21st September. Afternoon Tea will be served at 2pm and to add some extra sparkle to the occasion, ladies
will be greeted with a glass of Bucks Fizz. You will then be treated to an assortment of finely cut finger
sandwiches, freshly baked scones and clotted cream along with a selection of mouth-watering homemade cakes and
sweet treats, all served with tea or coffee. Tickets cost £20 per person and as numbers are limited, we would
recommend reserving your place as soon as possible. Contact Libby on 01268 784544 or click here to Email
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YOUNG CATHOLIC ADULT WEEKEND AT DOUAI ABBEY 20-22 Oct 2017. Are you 18-40, do you want to
deepen your knowledge of the Catholic faith, learn its devotions and meet like minded people? Young Catholic Adults
are organizing a weekend at Douai Abbey in Berkshire with Lawrence Lew O.P., and Canon Poucin ICKSP. You'll be
able to hear catechetical talks, learn how to sing Gregorian Chant, say the Rosary, socialize and have fun. Book soon
as places are limited!
Book at: https://v1.bookwhen.com/youngcatholicadults-douai2017
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NEW HALL SCHOOL VACANCIES for:
One-to-one Learning Support Assistant (LSA) from Sept 2017. Closing date 04.08.17.
and for:
Grounds Person from Sept 2017. Closing date 17.08.17
For details, please see www.newhallschool.co.uk/Job-Opportunities
Please remember to pray for:
The sick and housebound
Those who have recently died: Derrick Hands
Years Mind:
Sunday: Deacon Frederick Wall
Monday: Frederick Westhorp
Tuesday: Fr Henry Tilley, Fr David Coghlan, Fr Hugh Verity
Friday: Fr David Papworth
Next Sunday - NINETEENTH SUNDAY OF YEAR A
First Reading 1 Kings 19:9, 11-13
Stand on the mountain before the Lord.
Second Reading Romans 9: 1-5
I would willingly be condemned if it could help my brothers.
Gospel Matthew 14:22-33
Tell me to come to you across the water.
