FROM “THE PIONEER” JUNE 2011

Christian Aid Week
You may recall that Christian Aid week started on the 16th May. The good news is that Veronica (as usual) organised a street collection and we added to that with a church collection (those envelopes on the plate). The total was £435.85, much of which was also Gift Aided to boost the amount.
Well done to Veronica.

In the News

For those of you who are observant. You may have noticed that Pat Costin was in the local free paper for her work with Barking and Dagenham Talking Newspaper and Veronica was in a photograph with the nursery she works at and finally an old hand at being in the news—Gwen was honoured by the Mayor of Barking and Dagenham for her part in fighting Ford’s for equal pay.
Such a bunch of stars.

 

7th SUNDAY OF EASTER

Today Father Martin presided and preached at the Parish Mass whilst Father Mervyn read the Gospel and concelebrated. Father Martin took as his text part of the final sentence of today’s Gospel: that they may be one, as we are one. He touched on several themes and mentioned yesterday’s Diocesan Synod at Billericay which discussed the Consecration of Women.
Yesterday’s Saturday Shop took £190. Father Martin wasn’t able to be present as he was attending Diocesan Synod.
Members of the PCC are reminded that there is a meeting tomorrow evening: Mass at 7.00 p.m. followed by the Meeting at 7.45 a.m.

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STRAWBERRY TEA

Sunday 19^th June from 3.00 p.m. Tickets now available  Adults £5 Children 5-16 £2.50 (under 5’s free)

Afternoon concludes with Evensong.

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ASCENSION DAY

Today, we celebrate the Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ.with a Solemn Mass at 7.30 p.m. followed by a “Bring and Share” in the Church Hall.

1 Hail the day that sees him rise, Alleluia!
To his throne beyond the skies. Alleluia!
Christ, the Lamb for sinners giv'n, Alleluia!
Enters now the highest heav'n. Alleluia!

2 There for him high triumph waits; Alleluia!
Lift your heads, eternal gates. Alleluia!
He has conquered death and sin; Alleluia!
Take the King of glory in. Alleluia!

3 See, he lifts his hands above! Alleluia!
See, he shows the prints of love! Alleluia!
Hark! his gracious lips bestow Alleluia!
Blessings on his church below. Alleluia!

4 Lord, beyond our mortal sight, Alleluia!
Raise our hearts to reach thy height; Alleluia!
There thy face unclouded see, Alleluia!
Find our heav'n of heav'ns in thee! Alleluia

 

WEDDING AT ST. AUGUSTINE’S

Yesterday, Vicky Howse, the daughter of Jan and Father Martin Howse, married Mark Wheelhouse at a Nuptial Mass at St. Augustine’s. The church was packed with family, friends, members of St. Augustine’s congregation and members of Vicky’s class at St. Edmund’s School, Romford where she is a Maths teacher. Vicky met Mark at University where both were doing Maths degrees.

Father Martin conducted the Marriage and pronounced the Nuptial Blessing and the sermon was preached by Father Rowland Webb. Father Graham, a friend of the family and Father Mervyn concelebrated the Mass with Father Martin and Father Rowland. After the ceremony, the reception was held at West Lodge, Upminster where we enjoyed sumptuous food, great company and had a wonderful time.

It was a really lovely day and we wish Vicky and Mark every blessing and happiness in their married life.

 

6th SUNDAY OF EASTER

Today Father Mervyn presided and preached, Father Graham read the Gospel and the three priest together concelebrated the Mass. Father Mervyn used Rumpole of the Bailey, that wonderful character invented by John Mortimer, to illustrate what an Advocate is and what he does.

Yesterday because of the wedding the Saturday Shop was closed but we reopen next Saturday.

Tomorrow we will be going to Walsingham for the National Pilgrimage.

5th SUNDAY OF EASTER

There was no report last week as Father Mervyn was away, sunning himself in glorious Devon. We’re back to normal today. At the Parish Mass, Father Martin presided and preached and Father Mervyn concelebrated. Father Martin’s sermon on the Gospel led us into the baptism of Miles.

Christian Aid Week ends TODAY – if you haven’t remembered to bring back your Christian Aid envelope please do so as soon as possible.

Last week’s Saturday Shop took £292 and yesterday £200.

There will be no Saturday Shop next Saturday 28^th May as we will be preparing for the Nuptial Mass for Father Martin and Jan’s daughter Vicky and Mark her future husband.

NATIONAL PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM 

Monday 30^th May.

A minibus has been hired to take us and there are a few seats available; contact Father Martin if you would like one.

ASCENSION DAY - THURSDAY JUNE 2^nd

SOLEMN MASS AT 7.30 p.m.

SUNDAY 19^th June

STRAWBERRY TEA at 3.00 p.m.

THE MAY FAIR–PREPARATIONS

3rd SUNDAY OF EASTER

It was good to welcome back our Organist & Choirmaster today following his recent eye operation. Father Martin celebrated and preached whilst Father Mervyn was at St. Barnabas, Woodford Green to celebrate and preach. Father Martin preached on the Gospel which related the events that happened on the Road to Emmaus and their relevance for people today..

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 15^th to 21^st May

We need volunteers to help deliver envelopes and then to collect them. Offers of help to Churchwarden Veronica.

DEANERY SYNOD

Monday 9^th May at St. Andrew’s Romford at 7.30 p.m.