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Very
many thanks to all who prepared our Auction
of Promises. And thanks to those who donated promises
and turned up on the evening to bid. It was a very enjoyable evening
and raised £4,762
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Catholic
Women's League. The November meeting is for lunch at
the Brampton Garden Centre at 12 noon on Monday
17 November 2008. |
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There
will be a choir practice
to prepare music for Advent and Christmas will be on Monday
17 November 2008 at 7.30 pm. New faces very welcome. |
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will be a Sharing Lunch
on Tuesday 25 November 2008
at 12.45 pm in the Friends' Refectory. Come and share a simple meal
for the benefit of those who must live simply every day. |
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The
meeting for parents of First Communicants
has been postponed from 30 November 2008
until February 2009, near to the time of celebration
of First Reconciliation (First Confession). |
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RCIA.
If anyone knows of someone interested in becoming
a catholic, can you ask them to let Fr. Jim know. The
course will begin in December. |
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Church
Refurbishment Fund. There is still £12,538 owing
for the recent church refurbishments - new entrance porch and stained
glass windows, heating and flooring. Thanks to all who have made contributions
to date in so many ways. |
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With
Christmas approaching, CAFOD is promoting
'World Gifts' (http://www.cafod.org.uk/worldgifts).
Each gift supports a Fund which belongs to a particular area of our
work, with the promise that the money raised will be spent on relevant
projects within that area. This gives us the flexibility to respond
in ways that best meet the particular needs of many different communities. |
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REGULAR
NEWS |
| The Gatehouse Gift Shop is a valuable source of revenue for expenses incurred for church heating and refurbishment. It aims to open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm but urgently needs volunteers to make this possible. If you can help one day or for a morning/afternoon please contact Fr. John. |
The Global Ethic Foundation Tuebingen (Germany) has created an exhibition of 13 panels on the theme "World Religions - Universal Peace - Global Ethic". The booklet can be downloaded from http://www.weltethos.org/pdf_dat/ausstellung_eng.pdf |
Some
tips to help you live simply and sustainability:
One energy saving light bulb will save around £9 and cut 40kg
of CO2 per annum. Clothes washed at 40° rather than 60° use
a third less electricity and produce a third less CO2. A shower uses
two thirds less water and energy than a bath. Turn down the thermostat
1° and save 8-10% off your bill. Turn off appliances at the wall
when not in use. Don't leave appliances on standby. No one can do everything.
Everyone can do something. It is our
Christian duty. |
The
total spent on repairs to the church heating
and the entrance porch is currently about £65,000.
Money raised so far amounts to about £39,000 and includes £7,500
from parish funds; £2,370 sponsored slim; £2,199 Giftshop;
£4,799 stained glass sponsorship; £3,495 Burns Night; £1,726
plays & concert. This still leaves a further
£26,000 to raise so if anyone has any good fund
raising ideas, please speak to Fr. John. Click
here fore more details. |
The
practice of reciting Morning prayer from
the Breviary, the official prayer of the Church, has
become widespread in many parishes. So, we would like to invite those
who come to the morning Mass during the
week to join the community in reciting Morning Prayer
at 9.15 am. The Psalms which we recite would have been very familiar
to Jesus and would most probably have formed the basis of his prayer
life. We hope you will come and join us. |
| Peace & Justice Page giving the latest news on Peace and Justice issues. Updated 5 April 2008. |
Need
a little support and encouragement in your prayer life?
Every Tuesday from 7.15pm
a group meets to pray together, quietly and in song, share Scripture
and worship, and would be very happy to welcome newcomers. The venue
- Margaret Beaufort Institute, 12 Grange Road, Cambridge. |
| Religious Instruction for children aged five upwards is held every Sunday morning from 9.40 am until 10.20 am during term time. This is a most important aid to parents in helping them in their God-given responsibility of handing on their Faith to their children. Please make sure that they are there every Sunday. |
| Catholic Singles is an organization which helps single Catholics meet up, either one to one or through social events. For more information please tel. 0161 941 3498, visit the website www.catholicsingles.org.uk or email info@catholicsingles.org.uk |
As
we have recently expanded our catering capacity by the appointment of
Andy Scott as full-time Chef, please consider
the Centre for any social, business or corporate meetings or functions,
or for personal celebrations, such as weddings or anniversaries.
If required, sleeping accommodation can also be provided, either in
the Gatehouse apartments or the Main House. Mike, Linda or Yvonne on
01480 810344 (e-mail:
) will be pleased to show you around and talk to you about your requirements.
You will be surprised to learn what can be offered. |
FOR PICTURES OF THE 50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS, PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS OF THE 50th ANNIVERSARY BOOKLET PLEASE CLICK HERE |
| There is a new 'Next Sunday' page on our Diocesan website (www.catholiceastanglia.org), giving the text of the Gospel for the following Sunday and a reflection from Fr. Aidran Graffy. You will already find on the 'Prayer' page of the web-site new links to sites at which you can read the Bible, along with links for praying at one's computer, including a shortened version of the Divine Office, scripture readings for the day and different versions of the Way of the Cross. |
Care
NOT Killing
is a UK based alliance of individuals and organisations which brings
together human rights groups, health care groups, palliative care groups
and faith based organisations with the aims of:
A website is presently being prepared - www.carenotkilling.org.uk |
The
Catholic Women's League
are collection new garments for the Catholic
Clothing Society to distribute to needy families. They
would also welcome toilet articles such as soap, toothbrushes, sponge
bags, etc to make overnight emergency packs for young asylum seekers
arriving in Cambridge with nothing. These are sent to the Refugee Support
Group there. Items may be left in the church porch. |
| Please note that when booking Masses to be celebrated on a particular date, it is necessary to give at least two weeks notice, preferably longer. |
| Ordering new living room or bedroom furniture? The Towers is always pleased to receive suitable good quality bedroom or living room suites. Please contact the Towers on 01480 810344 if you think you may have something suitable. |
| Don't throw away your old Sunday newspaper supplements or magazines - leave them in the box under the table in the Church porch and they will be used as resources at the Claret Centre. |