THIRD SUNDAY OF YEAR C
27th January 2019
Dear Parishioner,
Today's readings challenge us to hear, read and put into practice the saving and liberating word of God, thus
transforming our lives and to convey the salvation and liberation of Christ to others around us through our renewed
lives.
Today's first reading, taken from Nehemiah, and Luke's Gospel both describe a public reading of Sacred
Scripture which challenges the hearers to make a "fresh beginning" with a new outlook.
The Second Reading, taken from Paul's first letter to the Corinthians, reminds us that "together we are
Christ's Body, but each of us is a different part of it." This suggests that, as different parts of
Christ's Body, each of us has a share, as instruments in God's hands, in bringing the freeing and saving
mission of Christ to our world in our times.
Today's Gospel, presenting Jesus' "inaugural address" in the synagogue of Nazareth and outlining his
theology of total liberation, marks a great moment in Jesus' public ministry. Jesus' mission is still to give
liberation to everyone who will listen to his "Good News," accept it and put it into practice.
So let us listen to the word of God in our life, put it into practice and take it to the others who has not yet
received it.
SEND, O LORD: HOLY APOSTLES INTO YOUR CHURCH
Fr Sabu Pariyadan RCJ
Notices:
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BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY On the 3rd February we are delighted to be welcoming a
representative from the Brentwood Catholic Children's Society who will be speaking about the work they do
throughout the Brentwood Diocese. There will be a retiring collection and we would ask that you give as generously as
you can to this very worthy cause.
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VAL BARRETT FUNERAL MASS will take place at 11.30am on Friday 22 February at St Augustine's,
followed by cremation at Chelmsford Crematorium at 1pm.
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SVP AFTERNOON TEA PARTY SATURDAY 9 FEBRUARY 2.30 - 4PM at St Augustine's. The afternoon tea
includes music from our wonderful singer Trevor! It is open to everyone who would like to attend. If anyone requires
transport, please contact Jenny Clayton on 07796 393131. We are also always grateful for anyone who can come and help
chatting to the guests, providing lifts, making tea or washing up!
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KNIGHTS OF ST. COLUMBA ANNUAL DINNER Saturday, 2 February at the County Hotel. We have some places
spare and would welcome anyone who would like to join us. The County Hotel do an excellent dinner at £30 per
person - a congenial evening in pleasant surroundings. If you can join us, contact Chris Thompson or Peter Whitington
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CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOUR (COS), CHELMER VILLAGE In light of the current renewal and structuring
initiatives in the diocese, and in the face of considerable financial costs required to repair and renovate the
church following last year's fire, the diocese has decided to discontinue the Saturday evening mass at COS.
Sadly, after many years of sharing the church with our friends in the other faith communities, the cost of continuing
has become unsustainable.
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PARISH PARTNERSHIPS following the Vision grouping of parishes into partnerships, St Augustine's
has been grouped with the other parishes of Chelmsford and the Bishop would like us to begin exploring possibilities
for renewal and restructuring together. There will be a meeting to share ideas on Tuesday 5th
February held at St John Payne School at 7:30pm. We hope this will offer an opportunity to meet with others
across the partnership and to begin the conversations that will shape our future.
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CHELMSFORD COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP QUIZ NIGHT at St. Augustine's, at 19.30 (doors open at 19.00)
on Saturday, 9 February, in support of our refugee family project. We will have a Ploughmans' Supper so we need
to know in advance who will be there. Tickets £9 each inc. supper, but please bring your own drinks (and
glasses). Click here to
EMail for further information. If you can't attend but want to support the event, there will a bottle raffle
(large and small) if you would like to donate a prize.
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ST JOHN PAYNE SIXTH FORM application deadline 8th February. Full info in the
prospectus, in the sixth form area of the school web site. Should you require any further information, please contact
Mrs T. Fearn, Head of Sixth Form, via the school office.
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ST JOHN PAYNE CATHOLIC SCHOOL PTA AFTERNOON TEA DANCE Saturday 16th February from 2.00-4.30pm at the
school to try and raise funds for a new school minibus. Tickets are £5 each with complimentary tea, coffee and
cake and a raffle on the day. Any enquiries, please click here to Email.
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BCYS SUMMER LOURDES PILGRIMAGE 20 - 27 JULY 2019 Join the Brentwood Catholic Youth
Service in Lourdes this Summer as we travel together with the Diocese, assisting the elderly and infirm on
their annual pilgrimage. Places will be allocated to ensure as many parishes and schools as possible from the Diocese
are represented. Applications will remain open until 31 January 2019. The pilgrimage is open to
anyone currently in school year 10 and above and the cost will be around £570 (TBC). For all information and
the chance to apply, please visit www.bcys.net/events
Queries:
click here to Email.
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WALSINGHAM HOUSE AT ABBOTSWICK - ASSISTANT MANAGER. Start Mid-August 2019. This exciting role -
leading faith-filled and engaging retreats for thousands of young people every year - would be ideal for someone with
Youth Ministry or Lay Chaplaincy experience. Living at Walsingham House, you would be part of a vibrant staff and
volunteer community, with the chance to develop the retreat programmes and facilities in our new home. Full details
https://bcys.net/assistant-manager/
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HEAD OF SCHOOL SERVICES FOR BCCS (Brentwood Catholic Children's Society)
bccs are seeking to appoint an experienced and dynamic team manager who has the drive,
enthusiasm and commitment to lead our School Service provision. The Head of School Services will provide professional
support, supervision, training and leadership to social workers and counsellors who work in the school setting.
Please download details at www.bccs.org.uk or click here to Email for further info.
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MARRIAGE CARE REQUIRES SECRETARY If you value relationships would you like the opportunity to
contribute to your local community? Marriage Care, a longstanding national Catholic organisation, is seeking someone
with secretarial skills who can give about 2 hours a week to fill the unpaid role of secretary. You will be working
with professionally trained volunteers supporting marriage and family relationships here in mid-Essex. If you are
interested in knowing more, and without any commitment, please contact Fiona Bellamy on 01245 351251 or click here to Email who would
be pleased to hear from you.
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NEW HALL VACANCIES please see www.newhallschool.co.uk/job-opportunities
Please remember to pray for:
Daily for the sick clergy of our Diocese
The sick and housebound
Those who have recently died: Val Barrett, Debbie Bragg
Years Mind:
Tuesday: Fr John (Jack) Clifford
Wednesday: Terri Dubois, Alick Kalil
Friday: Fr Joseph Burns
Sunday: Fr Eric Bindloss Smith
Next Sunday - FOURTH SUNDAY OF YEAR C
First Reading: Jeremiah 1:4-5,17-19
I have appointed you as a prophet to the nations.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13
There are three things that last: faith, hope and love; and the greatest of these is love
Gospel: Luke 4:21-30
Like Elijah and Elisha, Jesus is not sent to the Jews only.