SAINT EDMUND’S PARISH NEWSLETTER
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25th July 2010: 17th Sunday
Sunday Mass at 10.00 a.m:- Kathleen McAlea RIP
| Tuesday | Ss Joachim and Ann | Morning prayer at 9.15 a.m. followed by Mass. :-Joseph Mills RIP |
| Thursday | St Martha | Morning prayer at 9.15 a.m. followed by Mass. :-Joan Czechak RIP |
| Friday | Feria | Morning prayer at 9.15 a.m. followed by Mass. :-Fr Leo Porter RIP |
| Saturday | Vigil Mass of Eighteenth Sunday | Mass at 6.00 p.m.- John Woodcock RIP |
Previous Collection: £255.48 Church Cleaning: Week 4 Divine Office: Week 1
Second Collection: A second collection will be taken up this weekend in support of the Apostleship of the Sea. Please fill in a gift aid envelope if you can.
PAPAL VISIT: There are still a few places available for both Birmingham and Hyde Park. - Do let us fill our quota and support this unique visit of our Holy Father to this country. The Mass at Cofton Park in Birmingham on the morning of Sunday 19th September will include the Beatification of John Henry, Cardinal Newman. This begins at 9.30 am with everyone having to be in place by 8.30 am. The cost for this event, to include the coach and the Pilgrim Pack is £30. You may only travel in the coach provided, in the company of your Pilgrim Leader - David Clements
Hyde Park should be good. The Park will be open from two. There will be 'entertainment' and Liturgies throughout the afternoon. People are welcome to bring blankets and picnics. The Pope will arrive early evening. He will preach and there will exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.
It will end at 9pm. The contribution for this event will be £10 to include a Pilgrim Pack which includes a ticket for the Underground. If we book NOW, tickets on National Express coaches from Chippenham to Victoria cost £12 return.
If you would like to attend either event please let Anne Morgan-Jones have your details - name, address Phone number, email - if you have one - and the money for each member of your family as soon as possible.
Diocesan Certifícate in Catechetics: I am pleased to inform you that three parishioners have successfully completed this certificate. A new course will begin in January. If you might be interested in going on this course please speak to me.
Rooted in Christ: It is felt by many that they would like to deepen their understanding of the faith, and want to take it further than what they have received in the RCIA course in the parish. The diocese in holding a series of talks starting in October and running to July next year on a whole range of topics. It is not necessary to go to all, but you can pick the ones you would like to attend. See the poster for details and speak to me if you would like a booking form
Reception into the Catholic Church: If you are would like to become a catholic or are thinking about it, please contact me so we can discuss the way forward plans can be made for next year.
Prayers for the Sick: It is intended that from July prayers for the sick will be offered at one of the weekday Masses. If you know of any sick parishioners or you yourself are unwell and would like your name added to this prayer list please contact Elizabeth Hitchens on 812851
Calne at Worship: There is to be an exhibition about worship in Calne from the Neolithic till the present at the Calne Heritage Centre. The exhibition opens at 11.00 a.m. on this Wednesday the 28th July. A large catholic presence there would be good.
Hymn Books: If your find your hymn book is damaged and in need of repair, please place it in the box provided in the porch.
Parking: Please do try to utilize all the space in the car park by filling it up from the back and also parking close to other cars so that more spaces are available. It would also be advisable to park in Briansclose Road behind the church and then use the pedestrian through path between nos 69 and 71 Oxford Road. There is also usually space available in the The Pippin and sometimes in Abberd Way. Please don’t park illegally.
Tea in the Hall: Please do come through to the hall after Sunday Mass and very friendly and welcoming group there for tea, coffee and a biscuit and the children can run about safely in the garden. The more people the better!
New Translation of the Roman Missal: The new Missal will probably be introduced into parishes in England in 2011. A proper process of catechesis needs to take place before this happens and a good starting point is to have a look at the texts which have already been improved. You can do so by going to the American Bishops’ Conference’s Liturgy page at http://www.usccb.org/liturgy/missalformation
