EASTER SUNDAY
THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
21st April 2019
Dear Parishioner,
The Lord has truly risen. The victory of life over death came through Christ. So let me wish you all a very happy
Easter. Lord has once again given us hope in life amidst all its difficulties, trials and tribulations. The final
victory belongs to Christ and to us his disciples.
We all have been reconciled to ourselves, others and to our God through the season of Lent, which enables us to receive
the blessings of the risen Christ worthily. Made ourselves holy through the season of Lent, we stand ready to receive
the risen Christ into our lives.
Our life should be a constant search for the lost Christ in our lives like Mary who was looking for her master's
body. She was so desperate to see her master. Let this Easter season be a time for us to see the God presence within
us. Let us make sure that he is not lost from our lives. If in case he is lost let us seek and find him to fill our
lives with god.
May you all have a joyous Easter season filling your lives and the people around you with the hope and joy received
from the risen Christ.
SEND, O LORD: HOLY APOSTLES INTO YOUR CHURCH
Fr Sabu Pariyadan RCJ
Notices:
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CELEBRATION OF 30th ANNIVERSARY DEACON KEVIN'S ORDINATION The Social Committee would like to
invite all parishioners to mark this very special anniversary with a parish celebration on Saturday 15
June at St Augustine's. It would be very useful to have an idea of numbers and what people can bring so
there will be a list at the back of church for people to sign up to. Names and phone numbers would be helpful. We
have been so lucky to have such a stalwart member of our parish clergy for all this time - let's give Kevin a
celebration to remember!
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CATHOLIC CHARITY SEEKS TRUSTEES WITH PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Caritas Anchor House serves some of the
most vulnerable people in East London, including rough sleepers and homeless people. As some Trustees' terms end
this year, CAH is seeking Catholic Trustees with professional expertise in marketing, finance or property, to help
guide and support the CAH Management Team in their vital work. Full details can be found at: https://reachvolunteering.org.uk/opp/marketing-trustee-14; https://reachvolunteering.org.uk/opp/finance-trustee-28; https://reachvolunteering.org.uk/opp/property-management-trustee or
click here to Email for more information.
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200 CLUB We are just over half way to our 200 shares. We are continuing to collect, so we can take
cash, but it is more convenient to pay directly to Catholic Church of St. Augustine of Canterbury, account 91082884,
sort code 40-13-22. Put your name and "200 Club" on the reference and click here to
Email Chris Thompson so that numbers can be checked off.
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DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES Come this summer on Brentwood Diocese's pilgrimage to Lourdes
with Bishop Alan, from Sunday 21 - Friday 26 July. For further information, please 'phone Tangey Tours on 01732
886 666. Please note that we shall be flying from Southend Airport. We are able to support those with medical needs.
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WORK AND PRAY AT SION COMMUNITY 6th - 10th MAY volunteering your time and talents helping us with
some essential upkeep of our large house and gardens. Each day will include community prayer and Mass at the
cathedral. You can stay with us and experience a little of community life or come along on a daily basis. Meals
provided (you can even take a turn in the kitchen if you would like to!). If you are interested in joining us, please
contact Mary: click
here to Email or 01277 215011
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ST HELEN'S PARISH, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA 150TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS:
Theme: "We remember, we celebrate, we believe"
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Friday 24th May mass 5.30pm followed by a special dinner with Bishop Alan
Williams at 7pm in celebration of all the couples who were married at St. Helen's Church over the
years - everyone welcome! Please contact the office on 01702 342324 for tickets.
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Saturday 25th May from 6 to 8.15pm Concert featuring beautiful songs, instrumentals and dance by
talented young people from Brentwood Diocesan schools and churches. No tickets required, but there will be an
opportunity to make a donation. Coffee and cake available in the hall during the interval.
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Saturday 26th May International Food Festival from 12.30pm with a cultural show
at 3pm. Adult £8/ Children £3 (please contact the office on 01702 342324).
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BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY has several charity places for The Vitality London 10K run
on Monday 27th May 2019. For each place, we ask for a pledge to raise a minimum sponsorship of £100 before Gift
Aid. More info from Julie click here to
Email or 07912 277413.
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A DAY OF RENEWAL THEMED 'THE LOVE OF JESUS' organised by the Diocesan Catholic Charismatic
Renewal Service Team on Sat 18th May at Blessed Sacrament Parish, 116 Melbourne Avenue 10am-4pm, finishing with Mass
at 3pm. Speaker: Charles Whitehead. Coffee and tea provided but please bring a packed lunch.
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COME AND SING COMPLINE BY CANDLELIGHT
A candlelit service of music and prayers on the Feast of St. Luke based on the liturgy used for centuries by monastic
communities at Corpus Christi, Collier Row, RM5 2AP on 18th October. Come and sing with us (Rehearsal time 7.30 p.m.)
or join us for the service (9 p.m.) Musical director James Davy. Retiring Collection. Further info click here to
Email or leave a message on the answerphone 01277 233302.
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MASS FOR MIGRANTS celebrating the diversity of London, Essex, Kent and Hertfordshire. ALL WELCOME!
The Dioceses of Westminster and Southwark join in this joyful celebration of the diversity of our Dioceses, as well
as reflecting on and praying for the great hardships that many migrants face. Please join Bishops, Priests and
thousands of people from across London and the home counties for this Mass on Bank Holiday Monday, 6th May, at
Westminster Cathedral at 10.30am. It will be preceded by a banner procession at 10am - banners from parishes and
different ethnic groups are very, very welcome - gather outside the Cathedral from 9.30am.
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HEALING MASS CANVEY ISLAND Tuesday 16th April. Full schedule: 7.00pm Rosary, with preliminary
prayers for family tree healing, 7.30pm Mass, 8.15pm family tree prayers after Mass with Adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament, chaplet and prayers for healing. Those who wish to do so are invited to sketch out their family lines on
paper and place this on the altar, otherwise just come and submit them in your hearts. Our Lady of Canvey Church, 224
Long Road, Canvey Island SS8 0JS. All are welcome.
Please remember to pray for:
Daily for the sick clergy of our Diocese
The sick and housebound
Those who have recently died
Years Mind:
Monday: Canon Thomas Smith
Wednesday: Fr Simon Sullivan
Thursday: Fr Myles O'Reilly
Saturday: Mgr George Stokes
Next Sunday - SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (C)
First Reading: Acts 5:12-16
The numbers of men and women who came to believe in the Lord steadily increased.
Second Reading: Apocalypse 1:9-11a,12-13,17-19
I was dead and now I am to live for ever and ever.
Gospel: John 20:19-31
Eight days later, Jesus came.
