THE MOST HOLY TRINITY (C)
(Day for Life)
16th June 2019
Dear Parishioner,
The feast of the Most Holy Trinity, which we celebrate today, brings us face to face with the mystery of God. There is
a longing in every human heart, placed there by God himself, for the truth. It is the Spirit who leads us to the
complete truth which is God himself, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This is the revelation which Jesus came to bring;
when the Spirit of truth comes he will lead you to the complete truth. It is the eternal wisdom of
which the first reading today from the book of Proverbs speaks: from the beginning, before earth came into
being.
This weekend is very special for me as I celebrate thirty years as a parish Deacon. I thank you all for the support,
encouragement and prayers you have given to me. Please pray for me that I continue to be at service to you all and to
bring Christ into your lives.
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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BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY WALK Every year the Knights of St. Columba does a Walk to
raise money for BCCS. This year, we will be walking on 22 June and collecting money on 23 June. It is the Knights
Centenary and BCCS' 35th year of working, so we are hoping that we will be able to present them with a nice big
cheque. Don't forget that, if you are signed up for Gift Aid, we can recover tax for BCCS if you donate in an
envelope with your name or number.
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AUGUSTINIAN We are hoping to produce a summer edition of the Augustinian before the holidays. If you
have anything to contribute (almost anything welcome), please contact Chris Thompson (click here to
Email). Items with pictures particularly welcome.
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GARDENING AT ST AUGUSTINE'S CHURCH SATURDAY 22 JUNE there will be a work gardening morning from
10am to 12noon. We need as many helpers as possible even if you can only spare an hour. Many hands make light work.
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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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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.
Please remember to pray for:
Daily for the sick clergy of our Diocese
The sick and housebound
Those who have recently died
Years Mind:
Tuesday: Bp Bernard Wall
Thursday: Fr Vincent Dutton
Sunday: Fr Edward Thomas
Next Sunday: THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (C)
First Reading: Genesis 14:18-20
He brought bread and wine.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you are proclaiming the Lord's death.
Gospel: Luke 9:11-17
They all ate as much as they wanted.
