SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (C)
(World Communications Day)
2nd June 2019
Dear Parishioner,
Today, on this Seventh Sunday of Easter is the 53rd World Communications Day. "We are members one
of another" (Ephesians 4, 25). That is from social network communities to the human community. Our Holy Father
Pope Francis reminds us that ever since the internet first became available, the Church has always sought to promote
its use in the service of the encounter between persons, and of solidarity among all. With this message I would like to
invite you once again to reflect on the foundation and importance of our being-in-relation and to rediscover, in the
vast array of challenges of the current communications context, the desire of the human person who does not want to be
left isolated and alone.
We can and must open the way for dialogue, for encounter, for "smiles" and expressions of tenderness. This is
the network we want, a network created not to entrap, but to liberate, to protect a communion of people who are free,
The Church herself is a network woven together by Eucharistic communion, where unity is based not on "likes",
but on the truth, on the "Amen", by which each one clings to the Body of Christ, and welcomes others.
God bless you all,
Deacon Kevin.
Notices:
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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PROGRAMME 2019/2020
As you can appreciate forward planning is essential for the First Holy Communion Programme. I enclose herewith our
annual guidelines for this Sacramental Programme commencing in the autumn.
- That your child is eligible (8 years of age by 31st August 2020)
- That you are a practising Catholic and have been attending the Springfield Parish for at least the past year.
- If you have been attending another parish, that you obtain a letter of reference from the Parish Priest.
- This is a serious commitment by parents and children.
- If these guidelines have been observed please pick up an enrolment form from Cath Lyons and return forms to Fr.
Sabu by the 20th July 2019.
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SHAPING OUR FUTURE See the latest developments and initiatives inspired by the Vision Document on
this month's bulletin by visiting our website or at the link below:
https://www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/departments/development/stewards-of-the-gospel/current-e-bulletin/
Hard copies available at the back of church.
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ST BERNARD'S ABBEY, COALVILLE AND COVENTRY CATHEDRAL
Still time to sign up for this parish trip on 29 June - still a few seats remaining! Coach leaves St
Augustine's at 7.45am sharp and departs from Coventry at 5.30pm. Cost £20 pp.
Karin Seeman is now collecting payment for the trip so please make yourself known to her after Mass
or by calling her on 01245 466167 or clicking here to Email if you would
like to come and for payments. Thank you.
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PHIL PERRIER'S CHARITY TOMBOLA SUNDAY 16 JUNE ST AUGUSTINE'S EVERYONE'S A WINNER!
Tickets are £1 each and every ticket wins a prize. The proceeds will go towards the work of the Denis Hurley
Centre in Durban, South Africa.
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200 CLUB Congratulations to Pat McCaffrey, winner of the May draw.
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CELEBRATION OF 30th ANNIVERSARY DEACON KEVIN'S ORDINATION All parishioners are invited to this
parish celebration on Sat 15 June at St Augustine's - Mass at noon followed by Bring & Share
lunch. There will be a list at the back of church for people to sign up to with food contributions. Names
and phone numbers would be helpful. Let's give Kevin a celebration to remember!
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SPIRITUALITY MORNING Saturday 15th June, 10.30am-12noon, Cathedral House, Ingrave Road Brentwood
CM15 8AT. Topic: Seeking the God beyond. Speaker: Thomas McMahon, Bishop Emeritus of Brentwood. Tel. 01277 265285,
click here to
Email
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ORGAN WORKSHOP TUESDAY 11 JUNE 7.30 PM - 9PM Ss.. Peter & Paul's Church, The Green, Chingford E4
7EN An evening designed to help players at all levels brush up their accompaniment and service playing,
looking at registration, console management, hymns and worship songs, pedalling, voluntaries - and much more. This is
a practical, hands-on event. There is no charge for this event, but donations will be welcome. For bookings and
further information click here to Email
John or drop him a line at 10 Mornington Road, Chingford, London, E4 7DS
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CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION SUNDAY 16TH JUNE 3PM Join the Mid Essex Deanery in this annual procession
through the streets of Chelmsford, starting at Our Lady Immaculate School, New London Road. The Holy Eucharist is
held in a processional monstrance carried by Abbot Hugh Allen and priests from the Mid Essex Deanery. The procession
is accompanied by a marching band, catholic groups and organisations, first communion children, lay people and their
families. Don't miss this extraordinary event, bring your family and friends and join us as we witness to the
presence of Christ. For further information please contact Des Kelly by clicking here to Email
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ST JOSEPH THE WORKER, HUTTON GOLDEN JUBILEE Father Leslie Knight (Parish Priest) warmly invites all
past parishioners to celebrate the Golden Jubilee (1969-2019) of the opening of the Church. Bishop Alan will
celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving at 6pm on Saturday 13 July. All those who have a link with Hutton
will be most welcome to attend. Reception in the Parish Hall to follow.
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MASS OF THANKSGIVING FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE: with Bishop Alan on Saturday 6th July at
3pm in Brentwood Cathedral, with a reception afterwards. If you would like an invitation please speak to
your parish priest. On the same day there is a conference in the Cathedral Hall for all those involved in supporting
and promoting the vocation to marriage - see the diocesan website or speak to your parish priest for more
information.
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LONDON TO BRIGHTON BIKE RIDE 15 SEPTEMBER BCCS has several charity places remaining! Registration
fee of £55 with commitment to raise £150 for 'bccs'. See www.bccs.org.uk/GetInvolved/Events or 01268
784544/07912 277413 Julie Abbott
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DE LA SALLE 11-16 VOLUNTARY AIDED CATHOLIC SCHOOL, BASILDON seeks Headteacher from 1st January 2020
or earlier if available. Salary: Group 5 - Leadership Pay Range Point 29 - 32 (Fringe Allowance) £80,642.00 -
£86,713.00. Tours of School: Tuesday the 4th June at 10am or Wednesday the 5th June at 2.15pm. Closing
Date: Friday 7th June at noon.
Full details at http://www.dlsbasildon.org/about-us/vacancies/
Please remember to pray for:
Daily for the sick clergy of our Diocese
The sick and housebound
Those who have recently died
Years Mind:
Sunday: Bp John Petit, Canon Eric Goldingay, Fr Donald Cover
Monday: Emile Saad, Canon Jerome Deady
Saturday: Fr Edmund Tyler
Next Sunday: PENTECOST SUNDAY (C)
First Reading: Acts 2:1-11
They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak.
Second Reading: Romans 8:8-17
Everyone moved by the Spirit is a son of God.
Gospel: John 14:14-16,23-26
The Holy Spirit will teach you everything.
