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Parish Newsletter Sunday 3rd May 2009
Parish Newsletter Sunday 3rd May 2009
REGULAR EVENTS – COME ALONG! and family life. Why not arrive early and take a picnic lunch?
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DIVINE MERCY PRAYER GROUP YEAR OF ST PAUL – AYLESFORD 27 JUNE
after the 9.30am Mass on Tuesdays. Prayers of “PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS”
intercession for various needs and silent adoration A coach has now been arranged for a joint trip with St Teresa‟s.
of the Blessed Sacrament till 10.30am. (Not this It will leave our church car park at 10.15am and will depart from
week) Aylesford for the return journey at 4.30pm; cost £10 each.
Please sign up on the notice board if you would like a place on
CHOIR PRACTICE TUESDAYS 7.30PM
the coach.
Newcomers always welcome.
DAY TRIP TO WALSINGHAM – ENGLAND‟S NAZARETH
BIBLE STUDY THURSDAYS 7.30PM rd
nd 23 July. £20 for adults, £5 for youngsters. Sign up on the list
Studying St Paul‟s 2 letter to the Corinthians. This week‟s
on the notice board as soon as possible so we have an idea of
meeting at Teresa Davies‟ house. Tel. 625799.
numbers. Situated in Norfolk, Walsingham is England‟s national
EVANGELIUM – CATHOLIC FAITH ENQUIRY shrine to Our Lady with a history dating back to 1061.
For all, Catholic or not, who would like to deepen their
ALTAR SERVERS SUMMER ACTIVITIES
knowledge of the Catholic faith. Next meeting: Friday 7.15 for
Full details about the previously advertised summer activities for
7.30pm. Topic: The Sacraments of Confession and Anointing
altar servers are available from the sacristy. Please book as
of the Sick
soon as you can for a guaranteed great time.
DIVINE MERCY HOUSE PRAYER GROUP
SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH
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Faith Summer Break, 17 – 20 August, for young Catholics
16 Gravelly Field, Ashford. 10.00am to 11.30. Prayer and social.
aged 11 – 15. Woldingham School, Surrey. Faith talks,
Contact Teresa Davies Tel: 625799.
discussion, prayer, Mass, swimming & other sports, Chessington
JESUS‟ PRESENCE IN THE EUCHARIST: World of Adventures. Cost: £120. Brochures available from Fr
REAL … OR JUST SYMBOLIC? John. Great week guaranteed!
The most important belief that Catholics may And for young Catholics aged 16+:
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find difficult to explain to non-Catholics (as well the Faith Summer Session: 3 – 7 August, also at
as to lapsed Catholics) is the Real Presence of Woldingham School, Surrey. This year‟s theme: Thy Kingdom
Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. Come: The Future of Religion and the Future of the World. Talks,
Come and listen to the international lay discussions, prayer, social time, access to sports facilities
apologist Raymond de Souza in our church (swimming pool, tennis courts, football pitches). The Summer
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hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday 12 May and find Session is an excellent opportunity for young Catholics to make
out how it makes perfect sense to believe that friends and to learn more about their faith through inspiring talks
Jesus wanted His Apostles to take him literally, and plenty of opportunity to question and discuss.
not figuratively, when He consecrated bread and wine at the Last ST. SIMON‟S SCHOOL – VACANCY FOR KS2 TEACHER
Supper. See poster on notice board and take a handbill with you. To cover maternity leave. See notice board for full details.
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FEAST OF ST SIMON 16 MAY
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On Saturday 16 May the 10.00am Mass will be a Sung Latin CELEBRATE LOVE SEMINAR
Mass in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite. The St Be the best you can be … together. Celebrate your love with this
Bede‟s Schola from Clapham Park parish will lead the singing. two day seminar for couples in loving marriages. Presented in a
Mass booklets will be provided to enable all to follow. Catholic context, the seminar is a private experience for couples
of any faith. www.celebratelove.co.uk. The Hermitage, West
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ASHFORD AGM th th
Malling, 6 and 7 June. Pick up a leaflet in the church entrance.
Churches Together in Ashford holds its annual general meeting
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in our church hall on Sunday 17 May from 4 to 6pm. It would EXTERNAL CHURCH LIGHTING
be nice to have a number of people from St Simon‟s. It is always New light units have been installed around the outside of the
good to take the opportunity of getting to know our fellow church set to come on automatically when it gets dark and to go
Christians and find out what they are doing. If you can help off at 10pm. They give much better lighting and consume only a
provide tea/coffee etc. after the meeting, please let Fr John or quarter of the energy of the previous lights.
Thereza Baker know. A GOOD FILM TO WATCH
DAY WITH MARY 23 MAY
RD I was very pleasantly surprised at the inclusion of the film
All parishioners and their families are warmly encouraged to take „Fireproof‟ amongst those available for viewing on a recent flight.
part in the forthcoming „Day with Mary‟ here at St Simon‟s from The blurb from the DVD jacket says: “At work, inside burning
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10.00am to 5.30pm on Saturday 23 May. The day consists of buildings, Capt. Caleb Holt lives by the old firefighter‟s adage:
a programme of prayers, devotions, Mass and sermons in Never leave your partner behind. At home, in the cooling embers
honour of Our Lady. Bring a packed lunch. If you cannot come of his marriage, he lives by his own rules. His job is to rescue
for all the day, come for part of it. See poster for details and take others. Now Caleb Holt is ready to face his toughest job ever …
a handbill from the church foyer. rescuing his wife‟s heart.” It‟s a touching story with a great twist
at the end. I have obtained the DVD if anyone would like to
MASS TO CELEBRATE MARRIAGE borrow it. You can order it through Amazon (please consider
All are invited to attend a special Mass to be celebrated by ordering via the parish blog or website.) Further info from
Archbishop Kevin McDonald at Aylesford Priory on Saturday fireproofthemovie.com and fireproofmymarriage.com.
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30 May at 3.00pm. Couples and their families are especially
welcome to celebrate and demonstrate the value of marriage