Weekly Newsletter
for
Week commencing
29th November 2008
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Calls related to someone in Addenbrooke's Hospital or the Rosie Maternity Hospital should AT ALL TIMES be made directly to the Chaplaincy Office.
If you are aware of anyone being admitted to Addenbrooke's please ring the following number and leave the information (Name and Religion) with the secretary who is accredited, or in her absence, on the answer-machine (01223) 217769.
Changes in health care and EU legislation mean that chaplains are no longer able to access computerised hospital lists.
WELCOME
WE WELCOME
any visitors to the Parish this weekend and hope that you will be assured of our prayers for you when you return to your home.COMMUNITIES
Finance
HALL BOOKINGS
For details and bookings for parish groups please contact: Richard Hunt.SPECIAL NOTE FOR GIFT-AIDERS
in order for us to reclaim tax, Gift Aiders must either clearly put their name and envelope number on any non-parish envelope or their name and postcode if they are contributing by standing order. Thank youGENERAL NOTICES
THE HOLY ROSARY
is normally prayed each evening with Eucharistic Adoration from 18h15-19h00 except on Thursdays when it takes place as part of the Cenacle, and Sundays when it is at 17h00-17h45.THE MASS REGISTER
If you wish to have a Mass offered in the near future you can do so by completing one of the brown envelopes (on the green-topped tables in the porch) and put your completed request in the offertory basket of through the Presbytery letterbox.CHURCH HOURS
The church is accessible by the Code on the door each day from 08h00 until 19h30 unless other arrangements have been made. If you see the sign "ALARM ON" believe it!THE HOLY LAND TRIP
Several people took booking forms for the Holy Land Pilgrimage. I would like to have those completed and returned to me as soon as possible so that we can calculate how many people will be going. The cost is determined by numbers so it is vital to know as soon as possible. The deposit of £200 is due by 1st December and the final payment on the 15th January, 2009.SAINT ANDREW
is normally kept on the 30th November but this year he has been pushed aside for Advent Sunday. We will celebrate his feast on Monday, 1st December.CHRISTMAS FAIR
We will not be holding a Christmas Fair this year. However, do not despair, there will be a fine collection of Christmas cards in the Repository as well as Advent Calendars and diaries for 2009.ADVENT TALK AND DISCUSSION
led by Dr Hilary Marlow (Faraday Institute, University of Cambridge) "'Therefore the land mourns.' (Hosea) - Social & Environmental Justice and the Biblical Prophets." MONDAY 8th DECEMBER 7.30-9pm here at St Philip HowardA THANK YOU TO ALL FROM ROMULO LAGGUI
Greetings! I praise and thank God that I'm here again and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your prayers and financial support when I met that tragic accident in York.
I was unconscious for a number of days and the doctor said I almost died.
One time I felt and saw in my dreams somebody holding my hand whose face looks Jesus Christ. In my mind, he must be one of the nurses or doctors looking after me. I asked him why he had only one set of footprints, and he told me not to worry because he was carrying me. That reminded me of the poem, "Foot Prints in the Sand".
When I was transferred in HDU (High Dependency Unit), I asked the nurses who among them looks like Jesus Christ so I could thank him - and everybody said - no one.
It was by that time I realized that Jesus was beside me, saving my life carrying me through my critical times... and I know that all of you prayed hard.
~
Now, I have this second life " a new life ", I believe more in the power of prayers and understand that God is speaking to me.
Thanks to God for this new life thanks to all of you, especially Father Eugène.
Rom Laggui
Ministries
A REMINDER FOR READERS
that on 30th November we begin the Season of Advent. The liturgical year changes to YEAR B for the Sunday and Solemnity readings and to YEAR I for the weekday readings.READERS RECOMMISSIONING
Please note readers will be re-commissioned at each of the Masses next weekend (6th/7th December) Bible Sunday.CLEANERS NEEDED FOR THE CHURCH
Due to change of work timetable at Addenbrookes we have lost two of our faithful weekday cleaners. We need someone to come once a week and simply tidy-up the kitchen and do some small cleaning chores. If you can help please contact Betty Bell on the number in the Printed Newsletter.ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED
We have been blessed with a good number of Altar Servers over the years but they do grow-up and move on to university or other places. We are currently holding our own but we do need young recruits to fill the gap. Jenny Sinclair is our Co-Ordinator and she will train your child and make sure they feel secure and confident in what they are doing. We are looking for children aged 6+. Obviously at age 6 they will not have made their First Holy Communion until next year but that is acceptable. Parents can contact Jenny by email or speak to her after the 10h00 Mass.Mission Outreach
HELPERS OF MOTHER TERESA
meet on the fourth Thursday of each month. For more information please phone Maureen Harper on the number in the printed Newsletter, or Email.SPECIAL APPEAL FROM CAFOD FOR THE CONGO
People may continue to contribute towards CAFOD by placing donations in the wall-box located to the left of the statue of Our Lady marked in the slot marked "CAFOD" or by going on line.PASTORAL NOTICES
LATIN MASS
There will be a weekly celebration of the New Rite of Mass in Latin either on a Wednesday or Thursday evening and/or Tuesday morning each week. Booklets with Latin/English will be provided.MAKING GOOD USE OF THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
Prepare to encounter Jesus in this sacrament by making an honest and heartfelt examination of conscience.
Religious Education
Baptism Instruction
Baptisms normally take place on the first Sunday of the month unless there are extenuating circumstances. Please contact the baptism catechist in the first instance. Permission must be given by the Parish Priest for baptisms outside the parish.Children at Non-Catholic Primary Schools
There is a three-year course of instruction for children attending non-Catholic schools. Parents are encouraged to enrol their children when they enter Year 1. Children receive the Sacrament of Penance and Holy Communion in Year 3YEAR 1 CLASS
will be on the following SATURDAYS from 10h00 until 14h00.YEAR 2 CLASS
will be on the following SATURDAYS from 10h30 until 14h00.YEAR 3 CLASS
will be on the following SATURDAYS from 10h00 until 13h00.UPPER CLASS
for those who are beyond Year 3 who missed out in the preparation for First Holy Communion. For this class the pupil must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Time: 10h00 until 14h00 on the following SATURDAYSMarriage Preparation
Six months notice is required as well as suitable preparation. This is a Diocesan policy and is fairly universal.CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD
Takes place during the 10h00 Mass each Sunday during Term time. There are two groups. Group 1 is for children aged 3-5 years and Group 2 is for children aged 6-8 years. The children leave prior to the Penitential Rite at Mass and rejoin their families at the Offertory.CHILDREN'S LITURGY at 12h00 MASS
We have many families coming to our 12h00 Mass and children aged Reception to Year 3 who would benefit from instruction and their own Liturgy of the Word as provided at our 10h00 Mass. Is there anyone willing to help this move forward? See Fr Eugène.INTERNET CATECHESIS
If you have Broadband you can do so much to help you and your children grow in the knowledge of the Faith, the Scriptures and the Church. Go to the site www.cibtv.com and you will be able to access:
School News
CATHOLIC TEACHERS
If you are looking for a job vacancy in a Catholic School, click here.Term Dates
Village Life
LIFTS TO MASS
If you live in the Linton Area and will need a lift to Mass or a weekly visit from an Eucharistic Minister please phone Sue Arnold on the number in the printed Newsletter so that you can be included on the roster.Extra-Parochial Activities
CAMBRIDGE LOURDES FUND
This is run by Mgr Tony Rogers and Mr David Lewis on behalf of the Catholic Association, the umbrella Trust which co-ordinates the Pilgrimage, and is a means of saving-up for the Diocesan Pilgrimage. From interest earned and from donations, its gives help to needy Sick Pilgrims and Helpers. Thanks largely to donations, this year we were able to assist four people at a cost of £1186. For more details please contact David and Margaret on the number in the printed Newsletter.JUSTICE AND PEACE GROUP
For information contact Bernard Shaw or Sheila Brookes on the numbers in the Printed Newsletter or simply come along to the next meeting in OLEM Parish Hall. We meet on the third Monday of every month at 19h45. New members are always welcome.Youth
Catholic Gap Years
The National Office for Vocations have set up a website which brings together opportunities for people to spend a gap year in a Catholic setting - i.e. retreat and mission teams, a good example is the L' Arche Community. Highly recommended! The website address is www.catholicgapyear.comWWW.wordlive.org
A new website providing a range of interactive ways of reading the Bible has been launched by Scripture Union. Video clips, worship songs and prayer activities, as well as a daily Bible reading and explanatory notes aim to make the Bible more accessible to young people.Check-out the Diocesan Website for youth events and contacts.
YOUNG ADULTS
CAMBRIDGE YOUNG DOMINICANS
: a group for young adults (18-30) in the Dominican tradition. Supporting young adults in the Cambridge parishes with a place for fellowship, discussion and prayer. Venue: Blackfriars Priory, off Huntingdon Rd, Cambridge.YOUTH 2000 PRAYER GROUP
meets at the Margaret Beaufort Institute on Grange Road on alternate Sundays. The focus of the group is Eucharistic adoration, meditation on the Gospel of the day, and the Rosary. For further details contact Kamilla KlepackaAct of Consecration to the Sacred Heart
O Sacred Heart of Jesus, to Thee I consecrate and offer up my person and my life, my actions, trials, and sufferings, that my entire being may henceforth only be employed in loving, honouring and glorifying Thee. This is my irrevocable will, to belong entirely to Thee, and to do all for Thy love, renouncing with my whole heart all that can displease Thee.
I take Thee, O Sacred Heart, for the sole object of my love, the protection of my life, the pledge of my salvation, the remedy of my frailty and inconstancy, the reparation for all the defects of my life, and my secure refuge at the hour of my death. Be Thou, O Most Merciful Heart, my justification before God Thy Father, and screen me from His anger which I have so justly merited. I fear all from my own weakness and malice, but placing my entire confidence in Thee, O Heart of Love, I hope all from Thine infinite Goodness. Annihilate in me all that can displease or resist Thee. Imprint Thy pure love so deeply in my heart that I may never forget Thee or be separated from Thee.
I beseech Thee, through Thine infinite Goodness, grant that my name be engraved upon Thy Heart, for in this I place all my happiness and all my glory, to live and to die as one of Thy devoted servants.
Amen
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