FOURTH SUNDAY YEAR B
(Racial Justice Day)
27th/28th January 2018
Dear Parishioner
Today's first reading, from the book of Deuteronomy (18:15-20), recounts God's promise to raise up a successor
to Moses - a promise Christians saw as ultimately fulfilled in Jesus. But Moses cautions the Israelite tribes to listen
with careful and wise discernment to those who claim to speak with the authority of the prophetic office, to be clear
in their own minds and hearts that a 'prophet' speaks the authentic word of God.
The Responsorial Psalm 95 invites God&s people to worship at the beginning of the day. This we say every morning
O that today you would listen to his voice! Harden not your hearts in the Liturgy of the Hours.
In the second reading from 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 Paul reminds the Christians of Corinth that the business of life
should be free from anxiety. Whether married or unmarried their undivided attention should be on the coming of the
Lord. (Parousia)
In the Gospel from Mark (Chapter 1:21-28) the evangelist draws a contrast between the scribes and Jesus, who teaches
and acts with the authority traditionally associated with a prophet, a 'Holy One of God'. For each one of us
our Christian way of life is an encounter with the person of Christ.
In our daily prayers ask God to guide us in doing his will. Amen.
Deacon Kevin
Notices:
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THE AUGUSTINIAN We are preparing an edition of "The Augustinian" for the end of Lent. Any
articles welcome, ideally (but not essentially) with pictures. Please send them to Chris Thompson click here to
Email. If sending in hard copy, could you please type it neatly so that it can be scanned easily? Many thanks.
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EVER WONDERED WHAT THE SVP DO AND IF YOU COULD HELP?
Over the last 3 months, the SVP have:
- Held a Quiz night raising much needed funds for Sudan, approximately £700
- Visited the elderly & needy families a total of 70 visits
- Responded to request for elderly couple and their live in grandchildren who were desperate for food and heat
- Responded to a request received by the SVP nationally, to supply a family displaced by domestic violence with
furniture, clothes, toys and everything else they needed to make a fresh start in an unfurnished flat. We supplied
a double bed, mattress, bunk beds, mattresses, 2 wardrobes, 2 chest of drawers, 2 bedside tables, dining table,
sofa, tv unit, coffee table, Christmas tree, curtains, hoover, ironing board, iron, kitchen small appliances, toys
and clothes for the young boys.
- Liaised with Chelmsford Roundtable to supply 7 families with very generous Christmas hampers
- Liaised with Aldi to try and obtain some of the surplus Christmas eve food
- Arranged a collection for the Sudan at all Sunday masses and received over £800 - thank you all so much!
For more info or to join the SVP please click here to Email or contact
Jenny on 07796 393131.
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JIM MCEVOY RIP Jim's funeral will take place at St Augustine's on Thursday 8 February at
10am. The Reception of the body will be on Wednesday 7 February at 4.30pm. The family have requested no flowers
except the immediate family. Instead all donations to be given to the SVP. There will be a collecting box in the
church.
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'HOPE IN TIMES OF VULNERABILITY' 2PM 18 FEBRUARY The Canonesses of the Holy Sepulchre invite
you to this talk at Blessed Sacrament Church Hall, Melbourne, Chelmsford at 2pm for 2.15pm. The talk will be
delivered by Dr Lea Verstricht, a Belgian theologian. To book a place please visit: http://www.canonesses.co.uk/event-bookings/ or call
01206-867296.
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EXHIBITION ON THE SHROUD OF TURIN 5TH-11TH MARCH OLI
An exhibition about the Shroud of Turin, with full sized replica of the Shroud, will take place at Our Lady
immaculate Church, Chelmsford from 5-11 March, opening with Mass at 7.30pm on Monday 5 March. Each day there are
confessions, Stations of the Cross and Mass with church open from 7am-8pm. The week culminates with Mass at 12noon on
Sat 10 March. The exhibition will remain in place on Sunday 11 March. More info from 01245 352898, or simply come
along. All very welcome.
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HEALING MASS Fr Eammon's Healing Mass resumes on Friday February 16 at 2pm. St Mary Immaculate
and the Holy Archangels, Kelvedon. More info from Angie Hart click here to Email
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ST HELEN'S, WESTCLIFF PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2-7 APRIL 2018 6 places left. By air. Staying at the
fabulous 4* Hotel Grande Moderne closest to the Sanctuaries. Full board basis. All rooms are en-suite. Price is
£630 per person based upon 2 people sharing a room. Full spiritual programme and free time. £100 deposit
secures place! More info from Sue Baillie on 01268 750752 or 07979 746707.
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INAUGURAL DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK SHRINE, IRELAND 28 May 2018. Led by Bishop Alan Williams.
£699.00 per person sharing, includes flights from London Stansted with 15kg checked in bag, all taxes,
transfers, 5 nights in newly refurbished Knock House Hotel, in the grounds of the shrine, with full Irish Breakfast
each morning, light lunch and 4 Course Dinner. Excellent programme. If enough parishioners are interested in
joining this pilgrimage it may be possible to negotiate a better deal - please do let Fr Sabu, Kevin or Cath know if
you're interested so that they can initiate negotiations!
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2018 DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: Bishop Alan will lead our annual pilgrimage from Monday 23 to
Saturday 28 July. Brochures at the back of the church. More info and brochures from Cathy O'Connor on 01206
735623.
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PART TIME BOOKKEEPER & FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR sought by the Trustees of the Charity of The
Canonesses of the Holy Sepulchre www.canonesses.co.uk Based
in Colchester working 3 short days a week but exact working hours can be flexible and will total around 60 hours a
month. Salary in line with bookkeeping norms. For more info and application click here to Email. Closing date
8th Feb. Shortlisting 9th Feb and interviews on the 15th Feb. We hope that the person appointed will start work at
the beginning of March.
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FINANCE OFFICE IN BRENTWOOD SEEK HR/OPERATIONS OFFICER (Payroll experience essential). The role, at
Cathedral House, is part-time, 3 days a week (21 hours). Please
click here to Email for job description and person specification. Closing date for CVs/applications is Friday 2nd
February 2018. Interviews week commencing 12th February 2018.
Please remember to pray for:
Daily for the sick clergy of our Diocese
The sick and housebound
Those who have recently died: Francis Richard Dodsley, Jim McEvoy
Years Mind:
Monday: Fr John (Jack) Clifford
Thursday: Fr Joseph Burns
Saturday: Fr Eric Bindloss Smith
Next Sunday - FOURTH SUNDAY OF YEAR B
First Reading: Job 7:1-4, 6-7
Restless I fret till twilight falls.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23
I should be punished if I did not preach the Gospel.
Gospel: Mark 1:29-39
He cured many who suffered from diseases of one kind or another.
