Weekly Newsletter
for
Week commencing 11th May 2008

[ Communities ] [ Extra-Parochial Activities ] [ Finance ] [ General Notices ]
[ Mission ] [ Parish Pastoral Notices ] [ Religious Education ] [ School News ]
[ Village Life ] [ Welcome ] [ Youth ]

ADDENBROOKE'S HOSPITAL

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.

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School News

CATHOLIC TEACHERS   If you are looking for a job vacancy in a Catholic School, click here.

ST ALBAN'S SCHOOL

Term Dates

Summer Term 2008
2008/2009 Academic Year
2009
 Three further days are still to be selected for the 2008 / 2009 academic year.
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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.

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COMMUNITIES

AFRICAN

FILIPINO

FILCOMCAM   The Basketball Commissioners 2008 Lito Jumilla; Robin Afuang; Epi Jarin; Jojo Alvarez; Juancho Del Mundo; Edmund Quijano; and Richard Rivera. Telephone numbers in the Printed Newsletter.

INDIAN

MASS   Malayalam/Syro-Malabar Rite on SATURDAY 10th MAY 2008 at 19h00.

KNIGHTS OF SAINT COLUMBA

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Finance

HALL BOOKINGS   Please contact Richard Hunt directly for any hall bookings. Richard has the parish hall diary and will deal with your request. It often helps if you read through the newsletter to identify when various groups meet.

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GENERAL NOTICES

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 found in the Book Room just inside the door and putting it either in the offertory basket or through the letterbox at the Presbytery.
If you would like to have a Mass offered please remember there are only 52 Sundays in the year. Everyone seems to want a Sunday. Masses are offered each day in the parish. At the present moment we have very few Mass requests so if you would like a Mass offered in the next few weeks there should be no difficulty meeting your request.
When the repository is not open during the week there are MASS ENVELOPES for Mass offerings on the small table by the notice board in the porch. There are signed Mass cards available in the Sacristy.

CHURCH HOURS   The Church will be accessible by the code on the door each day from 08h00 unless there is a Mass at an earlier time and will close each evening at 19h30 unless other arrangements have been made by groups using the facilities. If you see the red ALARM ON sign, please do not attempt to access the building.

OUR CONDOLENCES   to Joan Nolan and Family on the death of her husband Jimmy who died last week. Jimmy's Requiem will be celebrated at Our Lady and The English Martyrs Church on Wednesday, 14th May at 11h00. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE REUNION AND INFORMATION GATHERING   On SUNDAY, 15 JUNE from 16h00-18h00 we invite all those who have been a part of one of our pilgrimages to the Holy Land to come and share experiences as well as people who are interested in joining a future pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

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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.

PALESTINIAN GOODS   Fairtrade Fortnight saw Zaytoun's Director from Palestine, Taysir Arabasi visiting the UK to highlight Zaytoun's role in making fair trade products from Palestine available in the UK. Key messages that audiences took away were that Palestinians want 'Trade not aid' and supporters in the UK learnt how they can empower Palestinians by giving them a market for their goods. Zaytoun are pleased to announce that we now offer a home delivery service for single case orders of Palestinian olive oil and dates. Please see the 'home delivery' link from our web site for more info.

For an order form please email Palestinian olives are available from the end of May The olives have been sourced through Canaan Fair Trade in Jenin and are organically grown. There will be two delicious types to try: Nabali green olives, pickled in the Palestinian tradition with olive oil, water and salt and 'Tree ripened' black olives which are smothered in olive oil and seasoned with sea salt. Prices and sizes: Nabali green olives, 250g jars, £17.40 per case 12 (£1.45/jar) Tree ripened black olives, 300g jars, £30 per case (£2.50/jar)

This May marks the 60th anniversary of the Palestinian 'Nakba' (catastrophe). In 1948 over 750,000 Palestinians were driven from their homes and their lands, in an act that the Palestinians call the nakba, when the State of Israel was created. For many Palestinians the nakba continues; through the theft of land for settlement expansion and the annexation wall, the blockade in Gaza which has brought a humanitarian disaster to the 1.5 million residents and the ongoing issue of right of return for the world's largest refugee population.

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PASTORAL NOTICES

EASTER DUTIES   A reminder that the period to fulfill our Easter duties: the requirement that we make our confession and receive Holy Communion at least once a year and that during the Easter period, ends with the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, which is next Sunday.

The Code of Canon Law asserts, "After having attained the age of discretion, each of the faithful is bound by an obligation faithfully to confess serious sins at least once a year" (no. 989). However, the Code also asserts, "It is to be recommended to the Christian faithful that venial sins also be confessed" (no. 988.2). Cf. 1456-1458 in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

MAKING GOOD USE OF THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE  

Prepare to encounter Jesus in this sacrament by making an honest and heartfelt examination of conscience.

Examination of Conscience

Recall your sins. Calmly and honestly ask yourself what you have done with full knowledge and full consent against God and the Church's commandments.
Acts of Contrition
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins, because I dread the loss of Heaven, and the pains of Hell; but most of all because I love Thee, my God, Who art all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life. Amen.

I am truly sorry for every sin, mortal and venial, for all the sins of my childhood up to the present hour. I know my sins have wounded your loving Heart, O my Saviour, let me be freed from the bonds of evil through the most bitter Passion of My Redeemer. Amen. O My Jesus, forget and forgive what I have been. Amen. Lord Jesus, have mercy on me a sinner and give me the grace to live for You alone. Amen.

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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.
Contact: Margaret Parry on the number in the printed Newsletter.

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 3

NEW CATECHETICAL PROGRAMME

PLEASE NOTE:   Children normally make their First Holy Communion in YEAR 3 but THEY MUST HAVE COMPLETED the religious education in YEAR 2 prior to entering YEAR 3, otherwise they must do another year of instruction.

YEAR 1:   Classes to run from 10am until roughly 2 pm. The workshop on 17th May has been postponed. The new date will be announced shortly.

YEAR 2   Classes to run from 10.30am until 2 pm

UPPER CLASS   For children who are in Year 4 or above and have not made their First Holy Communion. They will be required to attend the classes with a parent or guardian so that their continuing Christian education can take place at home.

Classes to run from 10.30am until 2 pm

CONFIRMATION CLASSES:   Confirmation is received at 15+ in this Diocese.
Confirmation Date has been booked with the Bishop for FRIDAY, 17th October, 2008 (Feast of Saint Philip Howard and our Thirtieth Anniversary as a parish.)

Classes are on Monday at 18h30

For further details contact John Bell

Adult Religious Instruction/RCIA   A course is offered each year for those who would like to be baptised and/or received into Full Communion with the Catholic Church. New course to begin in September 2008.
Contact: Fr Eugène

Marriage Preparation   Six months notice and suitable preparation is required by Diocesan law.
Contact: Fr Eugène

LITURGY OF THE WORD   During the 10h00 MASS For children in Reception and for those in Years 1-3
This takes place each Sunday during Term Time. The children leave the main body of the church during the Mass to hear the Sunday readings in their own idiom and to participate in creative ways to understand the theme of the liturgy of the day.

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.

ADULT BIBLE STUDY   Dr Stephen Witetschek from the Faculty of Divinity of Cambridge University is leading a study group in the Gospel of Saint Luke. This group will meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 19h30 in the Bookroom. Please bring a copy of the Jerusalem Bible.

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:

EWTN is particularly recommended as a sound and useful home teaching aid.

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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.

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Extra-Parochial Activities

SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA   Study Day. 7th June, 10.00-3.30, at the Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology, 12 Grange Road, Cambridge. A day for those who want to know more about the Camino and who walks it today; for those who have been pilgrims and want to reflect on their experience and those interested in the revival of pilgrimages. Led by Rev Dr Jane Leach, author of Walking the Story: in the steps of saints and pilgrims. Cost:£10, please bring packed lunch. For booking contact Ela Wolbek

CATHOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE SUMMER WEEKEND CAMP   Junior Camp for children aged 8 - 14 years from Friday 22nd August till Monday 25th August at Eccles Hall, Norfolk. Details and application form from Christine Storman on on the number in the Printed Newsletter

CHILDREN'S PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM   on TUESDAY, 27th MAY led by Bishop Michael. 10h45 walk from the village to the Shrine. Concelebrated Mass at 12h00 at the Chapel of Reconciliation followed by a picnic and a fun afternoon at the beach.

NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM   on SATURDAY, 26th JULY led by Bishop Michael. Theme: "Grandparents, Presence and Testimony in the Family". Mass at 12h00 at the Chapel of Reconciliation followed by a picnic lunch. 14h30–15h00 A Children's Liturgy and 15h00-17h00 a funfair and games

MASS LOBBY OF MPs with the full Support of our BISHOPS   This will take place on WEDNESDAY, 14th MAY. The meeting place for lobbyists is at the Emmanuel Centre, Marsham Street, Westminster, London, SW1 from 12h30 until the time Parliament rises in the evening. The nearest tube station is St James's Park (District Line). The Emmanuel Centre can provide tea, coffee and light refreshments. It is convenient for Parliament. It is up to the lobbyists to contact their MPs for appointments, asking for a time. However, even if the MPs say s/he cannot be there it is still vital for your representatives to attend. Cards countering the claims of those supporting the Bill will be at the Emmanuel Centre as well as simply briefings. It is vital that we receive your support. - From Lord Alton of Liverpool, Jim Dobbin, Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Pro-Life Group and the Rt Hon Ann Widdecombe, MP

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 Sick Pilgrims to the amount of £490. 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.

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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.com

WWW.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.

DIOCESAN YOUTH EVENTS  

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.
Meetings take place at 7 pm on alternate Sundays in term-time. Contact Conor for pre-meeting reading and further details.

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 Klepacka

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Act 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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