Day for Life 2010
Lord for your faithful people, life is changed, not ended
The annual Day for Life is celebrated in England and Wales this weekend. This year's theme focuses on the meaning of Christian death and care for those who are dying. At every Mass we remember all who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith as well as those whose faith is known to God alone. One of the Eucharistic prayers used at funerals reflects the church's teaching on eternal life: "Lord for your faithful people, life is changed, not ended." This year's Day for Life gives us the opportunity as individuals and as a community to reflect on the experience of death and dying. Our parishes need to be places of solace and comfort for those who have entered the final phase of their lives, and their families, as well as those on the painful journey of bereavement. To help us reflect on these issues further there is a short leaflet available at the end of Mass. There will also be a collection to support the work of the Anscombe Bioethics Centre (formerly the Linacre Centre for Healthcare Ethics) and other life-related activities supported by the Church.
Papal Visit 2010 (Important - Please Read)
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The Prayer Vigil on Saturday, 18th September in Hyde Park, London. The Vigil begins in the early afternoon and concludes at 9:30pm. The Archdiocese has been allocated 1,078 places.
The Beatification of Cardinal John Newman on Sunday, 19th September at Cofton Park, Birmingham. The Mass begins at 9:30am although the site is expected to be open from 3:00am. The Archdiocese has been allocated 980 places.
The travel arrangements are being co-ordinated centrally and the timeframe is very tight. If you would like to attend either of the events please contact the presbytery immediately.
If you would like to apply please complete the form at the back of the parish newsletter and hand it in as you leave the church. Please note completion of this form does not guarantee acceptance as there will need to be some form of selection if the overall archdiocesan allocation is exceeded.
The travel costs are presently unknown and in addition there will be a ‘Pilgrim Pack’ charge of £10.00 each for the Prayer Vigil and £25.00 each for the Beatification.
NB: Please note it is not possible for individuals to make their own arrangements to attend either of
these events.
Baptismal Congratulations
 | Congratulations to Felix Sebastian Cooper
who was baptised by Fr. Barry yesterday (Saturday, 23rd July) at St.
Peter St. Pierre Church, Chepstow. Please also pray for his proud
parents, Ian and Ruth. |
Your Prayers are asked …………….
Please pray for the following parishioners who are all currently in hospital:
Darius Woronycz
Pat Griffiths
Sylvia Jones
Brigid Barnard
SISTER CELESTINE LAUNCHES A ‘CD’ OF FAVOURITE HYMNS
Songs of Love & Praise’ is the title of a CD of favourite hymns sung by Sister Celestine McKenna, who has a “pure soprano voice” and she also accompanies herself on the organ. As the former headmistress of St Anthony’s School in Cinderford, she is well known to thousands of children and their parents in the Forrest of Dean, now retired she is the Parish Sister at Our Lady of Victories in Cinderford. Proceeds from the CD will go towards “necessary repairs” for the Church. Copies of the CD can be obtained from Mary Coupe Phone 07801 951684.
St. Mary’s Cleaning & Ministry Schedules
The latest version of the Eucharistic Ministers and Readers schedule covering the period Saturday, 5th June to Sunday, 15th August is now pinned to the notice board in the entrance lobby. Individual copies can be collected from the back of the church and it can also be viewed and/ or downloaded from the parish website www.stmarysrcchepstow.org.uk by clicking here.
OUR PARISH NEWSLETTER
Every week we publish a parish newsletter which can be collected on the weekend from the back of either church. You can also download a copy of any of the last five editions by clicking on the links below:
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