December News

Corpus Christi Prayer Group: Eucharistic Healing Service this week

Wednesday 19th December, 7pm: Eucharistic Healing Service

Come and join us at the Corpus Christi Prayer Group this week for our Eucharistic Healing Service.  The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed as we pray for those areas of our lives in need of healing: physical, emotional and psychological.  We are delighted that Fr Angelus is back on his feet after his accident and will be joining us again this week to lead us in our Healing Service.  I am sure this will be a prayerful and powerful evening.  Hope you can all make it.

Wednesday 26th December & Wednesday 2nd January: NO PRAYER GROUP

Our prayer group will be taking a break over the Christmas period and will not be meeting on these weeks

Wednesday 9th January 2013, 7pm: Celebration of Mass

New month, New year!  Come and join us the Corpus Christi Prayer Group meets for the first time in 2013.  And what better way to begin the New Year than to celebrate Mass together.  Hope to see you there.

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Check out our Blog: http://corpuschristipg.blogspot.com/

Theology of the Body Lecture: Healing Sexual Wounds

8th January 2013, 6:30pm

Vaughan House, 46 Francis Street, London SW1P 1QN

The next Annual Theology of the Body Lecture takes place on 8th January at Vaughan House from 6:30pm.

 

The speaker is Dawn Eden and she will be exploring key themes from her latest book "My Peace I Give You – Healing Sexual Wounds with the Help of the Saints".  Dawn's book will be on sale and she will do a book-signing session.

The book is an account of finding healing from the spiritually devastating effects of childhood sexual abuse through what John Paul II called the Good News of Christian suffering, exemplified in the lives of saints who united their own wounds to the glorified wounds of Christ. Drawing upon her own experience as a convert from Judaism whose spiritual healing took place through the sacramental life of the Church, Dawn shows how to help victims shed the misplaced guilt and false identity imprinted upon them by abuse, so that they may discover their true identity in Christ.  

Mother Agnes Mary Donovan SV, General Superior of the Sisters of Life says in her foreword to the book: "I have waited years for this book. As a psychologist and a consecrated religious, I am sobered and sorrowed by the sheer number of adults whose lives are marked by the shadow of sexual abuse. This failure to protect a child's innocence reverberates throughout a victim's entire life. In my knowledge, a victim of sexual abuse often struggles, even as an adult, to conquer the relentless temptations of self-condemnation. In the pages that follow, readers find an alternative to self-loathing; they find hope and a cause for joy. 

My Peace I Give You is an inspired work that provides a map toward the integrated healing of the mind, body, emotions, and soul of those who have suffered the shattering effects of sexual abuse either directly or indirectly."

There is a charge of £5 on the door to help defray the cost. 

For more information, please contact: 

Catherine MacGillivray on 020 7931 6064

Life in the Spirit Seminar

Thursday 24th January onwards

Soul Food is a Catholic charismatic prayer group for young adults (20s and 30s). Every year Soul Food runs a popular faith building Life in the Spirit Seminar to which you are warmly invited to come to in January 2013.

The Life in the Spirit Seminar is a back to basics exploration of the Good News that leads to a real and deep knowledge and experience of God’s love for us. It renews and transforms lives through the power of the Holy Spirit.

The Life in the Spirit Seminar starts on Thursday 24th January 2013 from 7-9pm with praise and worship, teaching and small group discussion. It then continues for another 5 consecutive Thursdays and also includes a weekend away from the evening of Fri 15th February until Sunday the 17th at Aylesford Priory in Kent.

For full details and to register for the Life in the Spirit Seminar, please visit:

http://www.soulfoodgroup.org/liss/

Youth 2000 New Year Festival: Restore@Balham

Saturday December 29th 2012 – Tuesday January 1st 2013

Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Nightingale Square, Balham, London, SW12 8QN

What better way to see in the New Year than to join Youth 2000 for their annual Prayer Festival in Holy Ghost Church in Balham, South London.  The line up of inspiring talks, workshops, praise, prayer, Reconciliation and Healing Services is a fantastic way to get 2013 off to a flying start.  There will be Mass from 11pm on 31st December to welcome in the New Year, as well as plenty of social time to get to know everyone.

Where:  Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Nightingale Square, Balham, London, SW12 8QN, 5 minutes walk from Balham Rail and Undergroud station

When:   Saturday 12th December 5:30pm – Tuesday 1st January 1:30pm; come for the whole weekend, or just pop along for part

Who:     The event is primarily for young people between the ages of 16-35.  We are unable to offer accommodation to anyone over 35yr.  However, all are welcome to the Healing Service and Mass on New Year’s Eve.

Accommodation: There will be separate male & female accommodation available for those under 35yr in the neighbouring school - you just need to bring a sleeping bag, roll-mat and wash kit. There are no on-site showers within the school accommodation

Cost: This is a donation only event.  A donation of £45 is suggested to help cover the cost of the retreat, food and refreshments.

For more information, please contact the Youth 2000 National Office: info@youth2000.org or call 020 7221 2124

Or see the Youth 2000 website: http://youth2000.org/content/restore-balham-new-year-retreat

September Happenings and Events

Here's whats coming up at the prayer group for the next couple of weeks:

Wednesday 3rd October, 7pm: Celebration of Mass

Come celebrate Mass with us this week at the Corpus Christi Prayer Group.  We will begin by praying the rosary at 7pm, before Fr Anthony Doe joins us to celebrate Mass with us.  Hope you can all join us.

Wednesday 10th October, 7pm: Adoration, Prayer & Praise

Join us for an evening of contemplation, adoration, meditation and music as we give glory to God in front of the Blessed Sacrament.  We will be spending some time reflecting on scripture as well as offering our intercessions to God.  Hope to see you all there.

Other events in and around London:

Nightfever

Saturday 12th October, 6pm – 11pm

St Patrick’s Church, Soho Square

Following the success of the Olympic Nightfever relay, we will be running our next Nightfever on 27 October. 

Gentle candlelight and stirring music will fill the parish of St Patrick´s in Soho on a Saturday evening. Passersby will be invited into the church to light a candle. They may be in the church for just a minute or two. In that time they will have an opportunity to be in the Lord's presence, experience beautiful music and Christian fellowship. 

After 6pm Mass, there will be an opportunity for adoration, prayer, singing, confession, and to talk to people happy to share the faith. We invite you to come and see. 

Nightfever is taking place regularly in over thirty cities worldwide. Invite friends and family for what will be a memorable evening.

For more information, please see:

http://london.nightfever-online.org/?i=789

https://www.facebook.com/events/348894078535773/

Divine Mercy & Holy Angels‏: Talks by Fr Piotr Prusakiewicz CSMA

Thursday 4th October 2012St Josephs Hall, The London Oratory, Brompton Road, Knightsbridge. London SW7 2RP

The Spiritual lives of St Faustina and Pope John Paul II and Advanced talks on Divine Mercy and the Holy Angels

- 3.00pm  - 3.30pm     The 3 O 'Clock prayer followed by The Chaplet of Divine Mercy

- 3.30pm  - 4.05pm     Talk No 1 - The Spiritual life of Pope John Paul II and the Holy Angels

- 4.05pm - 4.30pm      Free time to purchase Magazines, CD etc.

- 4.30pm - 5.30pm      Holy Hour Adoration / Confession with Fr Peter  

- 5.30pm - 6.00pm      Talk No 2 - Advanced talk on Divine Mercy – Part 1

- 6.00pm - 7.15pm      The Holy Mass  - Homily:Talk No 3 - Advanced talk on Divine Mercy - Part 2

- 7.15pm - 7.30pm      Refreshment break

- 7.30pm - 8.00pm      Talk No 4 - The Spiritual life of St Faustina (including confessions and mortal sin)

- 8.00pm - 8.30pm      Testimonies

- 8.30pm - 9.00pm      Talk No 5 - Holy Angels and The Dangers of New Age

- 9.00pm - 9.15pm      Individual blessing of the relic of St Faustina by Fr Piotr Prusakiewicz CSMA

Blessed Sacrament Procession through London

Saturday October 20th from 3pm

Starts Westminster Cathedral

A procession of the Blessed Sacrament will be taking place on Sat Oct 20th. It starts at 3pm at Westminster Cathedral.

Last year we got a good crowd...we must do the same this year! 

The Procession makes history: it was held for the first time last year, to mark the anniversary of the Pope's visit, and the first-ever Feast Day of Blessed John Henry Newman. It was such a success it was agreed that we should hold it each year in October.

Please come and give it your support

St Thomas Aquinas Study Weekend

November 16th – 18th 2012

St Dominic’s Convent, Stone, Staffordshire ST15 8EN

Signs and Symbols: The Sacraments

Fr Richard Ounsworth O.P

Sr Valery walker O.P

Suggested Donation: £70; £40 students & unwaged

Day rate: £10

For more information, please contact:

Sr Valery O.P: valeryewalker@yahoo.co.uk or Tel. 020 8997 8850

Or see the facebook event page:

https://www.facebook.com/events/355339867883829/

Overcome Outreach

Every second Friday, 7:30pm

Overcome Outreach support groups use the Bible and the 12 steps of Alcoholic Anonymous. Applying the truth of scripture, working the 12 steps and sharing in fellowship, participants let go of the past   hurts, triumph over current problems and learn to depend on God.

Persons of all faiths are welcome. 

The group meets every second Friday.  From the 11th May 7.30pm the dates until December 2012, are as follows:

11th& 25th May 2012 

8th & 22nd June 2012:

6th & 20th July 2012:

3rd & 17th & 31st August 2012 

14th & 28th September 2012

12th & 26th October 2012

9th & 23rd November 2012 

7th & 21st December 2012 

Venue: Methodist Church @ 19 Thayer St (Corner of Hinde Street )

For more information, see the attached flyer or contact Patrick: 0750792138 

September News

After a long summer break the prayer group at Corpus Christi has resumed.  Here's what's happening at the group for the next couple of weeks, below is other news in and around London.

Wednesday 12th September 7pm: Adoration, Prayer & Praise

Join us at the Corpus Christi Prayer Group for an evening of prayer in front of the Blessed Sacrament.  Using scripture and song to guide our meditation, we will give praise and glory to God.  Hope you can make it.

Wednesday 19th September 7pm: Eucharistic Healing Service

Fr Angelus will be joining us once more to lead us in an evening of prayer for healing – spiritual, physical and emotional.  The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed with the chance to come forward and receive a personal blessing.  Come and see how the Lord can work in your heart.

Marino Restrepo in the UK

Friday 7th – Sunday 9th September

Weekend Retreat with Saturday Open Day

Franciscan Retreat Centre, Pantasaph, Holywell, Flintshire, N Wales, CH8 8PE

Saturday 15th September

Westminster Catholic Charismatic Day of Renewal

Friends’ House, 173-177 Euston Road, London NW1

Originating from Colombia, Mariano Restrepo was once a famous musician and actor enjoying a hedonistic lifestyle but all this changed when he had the most wonderful encounter with God durning his horrific 6 month captivity at the hands of FARC rebels, holding him for ransom. His experience left him a changed man and he now travels throughout the world spreading God’s message of love and mercy with profound teachings, which he delivers with great conviction.

Mariano Restrepo is currently in the UK, and will be speaking at various venues across the country.  Of note, he will be speaking at a retreat next weekend on the theme of Reparation and Atonement.  Coaches will be travelling to North Wales from London.  There will also be a chance to hear him in London on the 15th September.

For more details, including information about travel to Pantasaph, please see the attached flyers.

Or see his website:

www.marinorestrepo.com

John Paul II Walking Pilgrimage along the Thames

Sunday October 28th 

The John Paul II Walking Pilgrimage along the Thames will take place on Sunday October 28th. The chaplain will be Father Simon Heans of the Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham. The Pilgrimage is a Reunion for all those who took part in the Walking Pilgrimage to Walsingham in August, and is also open to anyone and everyone who wants to take part. Come and join us in praying for the New Evangelisation!

We will start at the 10.30am Mass at Westminster Cathedral, and then head for the river. Bring sandwiches, and wear suitable clothes and shoes for a 20-mile walk. The day will finish the Evensong, Benediction, and Tea.

We will be following riverside paths and heading towards Teddington.

More information from Joanna Bogle: auntiejoanna@yahoo.co.uk

Trinity - Encountering the Mystery in the Mass

 

Saturday 13th October 10am-3:30pm

Cardinal Newman School, Hove 

 

Travel: Train to Hove from London Victoria (approx. 1hr)

A Day Conference for the Diocesan Jubilee, with Fr John Farrell OP, Dominican Theologian

During the Arundel & Brighton Diocesan Jubilee preparations, a number of day conferences will take place in Brighton and Hove offering an opportunity to discover in greater depth the richness and beauty of the Catholic faith. The conferences aim to provide stretching input that brings theology and life together, enabling a more vibrant participation in the realities of our Christian faith. 

The first conference – Trinity - Encountering the Mystery in the Mass – welcomes Fr John Farrell OP, Prior Provincial of the Dominican Order in England, a dynamic theologian and preacher. Fr John will be leading us in exploring the Catholic vision of life rooted in the reality of the Trinity, and looking at how the Trinity forms the fundamental shape of our worship in the liturgy. The talks will draw out key themes that are being explored in the first year of the Diocesan Golden Jubilee Programme. The material promises to be engaging, dynamic and stretching.

The day will include talks, Q&A, discussion, Holy Mass, and prayer. 

For more info or to book, please contact Joanna:

admin@wellspringbrighton.org.uk or call 01273243876

SPUC Pro-life Speaker Training Day

Saturday, September 8, 2012 9:30am – 5:30pm

Regent Hall, 275 Oxford Street, London, W1C 2DJ

The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) http://www.spuc.org.uk/youth/events_for_youth will be holding a taster training day for pro-lifers who want to train as pro-life speakers for schools, colleges, and universities. We have several lecturers who will give the training presentations on the day. We will also be announcing details of the final training day two weeks after. 

Trainers & Speakers

We have several experienced staff members who will give lectures on presenting and defendi

ng the pro-life position when speaking and debating about abortion. You'll also get top tips on public speaking, dealing with Q&A sessions.

Date & Time

Saturday 8 September 2012. The day starts at 9.30am and ends by 5pm. We'll be heading to a local pub for drinks and chat afterwards. You can bring a pack lunch or grab a bite to eat at one of the many options along Oxford Street.

Cost

£5. We've kept it as cheap as possible so no one is put off from coming becasue of the price. 

Booking

Simply fill in a booking form and email or post it back to SPUC. A booking form can be downloaded from our website http://www.spuc.org.uk/youth/events_for_youth or you can request one over the phone

Contact:

danielblackman@spuc.org.uk

020 7820 3140

https://www.facebook.com/events/409034172488408/

Mother Teresa Exhibition

Tuesday – Saturday 11am-7pm, until 15th September

The Crypt of St Patrick’s church,Soho Square, London W1D 4NR

There is currently a free exhibition about the life and message of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta in the crypt of St Patrick’s church in Soho Square.

The exhibition features a life-size replica of the bedroom of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta as well as Blessed Teresa’s Sari, and headband and cardigan, her prayer book, and a copy of the chapel typical to houses of the Missionaries of Charity, the order Mother Teresa founded in 1950.  Her life story is narrated in the exhibition through nearly 100 posters containing texts and photographs. These are taken from a presentation assembled for use by the Missionaries of Charity by the Mother Teresa Center

Catholic Underground

Saturday 15th September 7:30pm

St Patrick’s RC Church, Soho Square, London W1D 4NR

Our night will begin with a Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament. Take the time to sit face to face with Our Lord, and side by side with fellow young adults, in the period of guided prayer and adoration - Christ desires to speak to your heart! (Confession will be available)

Then, come underground to the basement for our evening's performance. Paul J. Kim, who will be joining us all the way from Los Angeles, "has earned a growing reputation as a dynamic Catholic Christian musician with a powerful message of faith, hope, and love. Paul utilizes his many talents to communicate the Gospel to young people in a way that is engaging, entertaining, and altogether inspiring." 

Paul will be bringing his talent, his tempo, his tunes, to us for this very special night. Check out his latest music video here http://youtu.be/gjdbabaH7xE and don't miss out on seeing him (And the Lord!) live on Sept 15th!

Suggested Donation only £5

For more information: 

www.catholicunderground.co.uk

http://www.facebook.com/groups/catholicundergroundlondon/

Living Faith Day Conference

Saturday 15th September

Vaughan House, 46 Francis Street, London SW1 

In preparation for the Year of Faith

A Year of Faith, beginning in October 2012, has recently been proclaimed by Pope Benedict.  As part of the preparation for  this very special time, dedicated to reflecting on the riches of our Catholic Faith, a day conference is being planned.

Open to all, Living Faith 2012 promises to be a stimulating and exciting day for everyone interested in growing in a knowledge and love of our Catholic Faith, and so is suitable for those with a personal interest in their faith development, as well as those involved in various parish ministries and catechesis. 

Speakers: 

- Paula Jordao, ‘Catechesis and the New Evangelisation’

- Fr Michael Holman, SJ, ‘Young People - the challenges of faith today ’

- Fr John Farrell, OP, ‘Catechesis – The Drama of Holy Wisdom Among Us’

Open to all.  Suggested donation: £10  (please bring packed lunch)

For further information and to book a place:

www.livingfaithwestminster.eventbrite.com 

or e-mail livingfaith@rcdow.org.uk or call 0207 931 6078.

Places are limited. Booking is required to guarantee a place.

Youth 2000 Retreat in Walsingham

The Youth 2000 retreat is coming up soon - here is information to get you to and from Walsingham.

searchlight@Walsingham

23rd – 27th August 2012

The Roman Catholic National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, Norfolk NR22 6AL

Coaches from London

Don’t forget that coaches are running from London to the Youth 2000 International Prayer Festival in Walsingham.  

Departure:   From central London on Thursday 23rd August (morning) and Friday 24th August (evening)

Return:        Departs from Walsingham at lunchtime on Monday 27th August

Cost:            £40 return trip

To book:      Contact Claz in the National Office for more info and to book: info@youth2000.org

Places are filling up fast and there is limited capacity.  Seats will be allocated STICTLY on a first come, first serve basis, so please let us know ASAP if you would like a place on the coach.

Help required

The festival at Walsingham is run by a team of volunteers.  Help is still needed with several areas of the festival, including catering, security, housekeeping duties.  Can you help with any of these areas?  We are particularly looking for help from those who are a little bit older and have gained much from attending Walsingham in the past, and would like to give something back.

Can you help?  Are you available but not sure how you can lend a hand?  Please contact the National Office (info@youth2000.org) 

For more information, please see: http://www.youth2000.org/content/searchlight-walsingham

August News

Wednesday 1st August, 7pm: Celebration of Mass

Come and join us as we celebrate Mass at our prayer group this evening.  We will begin by praying the rosary together from 7pm, before Fr Stefan Park joins us to lead us in our celebration of Mass.  We will be praying particularly this evening for a successful and peaceful Olympic Games.  Hope you can come along

Wednesday 8th August, 7pm: Lectio Divina: Praying with the scriptures

Join us as we spend an evening reflecting on the Gospel using the Benedictine method of Lectio Divina.  The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for adoration.  Simone Lia will be leading us this evening of prayer together.  Hope to see you there.

Wednesday 15th August, Wednesday 22nd August & Wednesday 29th August: NO PRAYER GROUP

We will not be meeting for the last 3 weeks in August as our prayer group takes its summer break.

Wednesday 5th September, 7pm: Celebration of Mass

Come and celebrate Mass with us as we meet back again after our summer break.  Celebrant: TBC

23rd – 27th August 2012

The Roman Catholic National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, Norfolk NR22 6AL

Come together with up to 1,500 young adults for a powerful encounter with Jesus Christ!  At Searchlight you will: meet new people - hear powerful talks - attend prayer times with inspiring and uplifting worship music - be in God’s presence through Adoration day or night - have great fun and a life changing experience!  We are planning a fantastic line up of speakers including: Sr. Roseanne Reddy from the Sisters of Life, who speaks powerfully but with great humour about the awesome gift of life.  Frankie Mulgrew, a seminarian in the Salford Diocese, also a funny and yet thought-provoking speaker.  Paschal Uche, the Friars and Sisters of the Renewal, plus loads of other inspiring musicians, workshop leaders and speakers.

Who can come?

The festival is for 16-35 yr olds. However, younger people do come with their families and older people come to help out!  So, contact the National Office if you are a bit younger or a bit older.

Where do I stay?

Camping: in your own tent or a tent provided by Youth 2000.  There are limited B&B's in the area too.

How much?

This is a donation-only event, so give what you can towards the cost and don't let money put you off coming!  Suggested donation: Adults: £100 / students, unwaged & under 18's: only £40!

Coaches are running from London to Walsingham and are available to book NOW:

Departure:   From central London at Lunchtime Thursday 23rd August and evening Friday 24th August

Return: Departs from Walsingham at lunchtime on Monday 27th August

Cost: £40 return trip

To book: Contact Claz in the National Office for more info and to book: info@youth2000.org

Places are filling up fast and there is limited capacity.  Seats will be allocated STICTLY on a first come, first serve basis, so please let us know ASAP if you would like a place on the coach.

For more information, please see: http://www.youth2000.org/content/searchlight-walsingham

Joshua Camp: day rate available

Come and Learn!

“Evangelising is in fact the grace and vocation proper to the Church, her deepest identity. She exists in order to evangelise”

Pope Paul VI, Evangelii nuntiandi

Take part in The Joshua Camp Evangelisation Formation days: times of prayer, teaching and formation in evangelisation.

International speakers and English Bishops to celebrate the opening Masses.

- 1st August (evening only, 7:30pm)

- 2nd August (9am-9pm)

- 3rd August (9am-9pm)

- 4th August (9am-9pm)

- 5th August (morning only)

£10 ‘Day rate’ For one day

£25 ‘Week deal’ For part or the whole teaching block (1st – 5th August)

Does not include meals -just bring a packed lunch! Tea and coffee available.

Money will go towards funding The Sion Community and Catholic evangelisation projects in England. (Prices open to what you can afford)

Email karen@sionyouth.org.uk if you would like to come, or turn up on the day.

Put it into Practice! 

“You yourselves are the Body of Christ, the Church! Bring the undiminished fire of your Love into this Church”

Pope Benedict XVI, foreword to YOUCAT

Volunteer for afternoons/evenings at venues across the city, from 5th-12th August.

Free and open to anyone. Help needed with: Hospitality and welcoming, Music ministry, Street teams, Intercession.

Programme of events:

5th-11th August:         St Catherine’s Bow.    Open church, Adoration and Street Evangelisation: 6pm - 12am (Mass 6pm)                                                      

                                                                                Live screening of the Olympic Games, tea and coffee: 10am-6pm

5th-10th August:         St Patrick’s Soho.         Nightfever: 6pm – 11pm (Mass 6pm)

28th -12th August:      St Francis Stratford.    Adoration 9am (Morning prayer) – 6pm (Evening prayer)

                                                                                Live Screening of the Olympic Games, tea and coffee.

                                                                                Taize evenings, 7:30pm (31st Jul, 3rd Aug, 7th, 10th)

28th July- 12th August:                                    Notre Dame, Leicester Square. Welcoming Olympic Visitors: 1pm-6pm, daily

                                                                                ‘24hr Praise Marathon’: 4th July, 3pm -3pm

Maps and details of how to get to the outreach venues by public transport: www.thejoshuacamp.com

Internship Opportunity at Notre Dame de France

At Notre Dame de France Church, London

Sept 2012 – July 2013 (Part time)

The Marist community in London would like to welcome a young adult for a time of internship, to share in the mission of the vibrant inner-city parish of Notre Dame de France.  The internship offers an intensive experience working with a multi-cultural community in the heart of London.  It gives opportunity to develop further your skills in project management, organising events, delivering service to the marginalised and in various other creative areas, working in collaboration with others in the parish, to build God’s Kingdom.

Practical details:  Accommodation is provided, any interested young person will have to pay a small rent. (S)he is invited to share a certain community life-style within the “Notre Dame de Village”, which includes Marist Fathers & Sisters, and lay people, men and women: prayer, celebrations, fortnightly common meals. It would suit a student or young professional working in London – who is able to dedicate time to the mission of Notre Dame de France.

The experience includes especially the following areas:

Evangelisation:  working together with different groups of the parish in new forms of evangelization in the West End of London, in association with other local Catholic parishes.

Marginalised:    weekly sandwich service and helping in a seasonal ecumenical venture in offering overnight accommodation to the homeless. Working with refugees.

Contact: 

Fr. Paul Walsh  (paul.walsh@ndfchurch.org) or Fr. Bernd Kordes (maristenbk03@web.de), 

July News

Dear All,

Just a few updates about what’s happening at the Corpus Christi Prayer Group and further afield...

In this newsletter...

1) Mass this week @ the Corpus Christi Prayer Group

2) A New Thing: Flashmob Prayer & Worship

3) Care Not Killing Rally

4) Good Counsel Network Sponsored Walk

5) Youth 2000 Day of Prayer with All Night Vigil in East London

Mass this week @ the Corpus Christi Prayer Group

Wednesday 4th July, 7pm: Celebration of Mass

Come and celebrate Mass with us this week at our prayer group.  We are delighted that Fr Stephen Wang will be joining us to celebrate Mass with us this month.  We will begin by praying the rosary from 7pm, during which time Fr Stephen will be available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation should you wish.

‘Like' us on Facebook: facebook.com/CorpusChristi.PrayerGroup

'Follow' us on Twitter: CorpusChristiPG

A New Thing: Flashmob Prayer & Worship

14th July 2012

An ecumenical event to welcome the Olympics to London

On the day of Pentecost, God did a new thing.  A sight was seen, a sound was heard, and Jerusalem was never the same.  Thousands turned to Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit had come.  We have a dream to see the same thing today, in this olympic year, in London.

‘A New Thing’ is a vision to see the Church unveiled to London through worship and prayer. For Christians of every creed to unite, to be Church but Church without walls.  So on July 14th, we’re taking to the streets and inviting the Church to join us!

From 11am – 12pm, we’re inviting the churches of London to come out of their buildings and sing. With one voice we’ll claim every street for Jesus and cast a net of song across the city. And as we do, we’ll see the joy of the Lord poured out on a hurting nation.

From 2 – 4pm, we’ll come together in London’s heart, Trafalgar Square.  We’ll gather as one, ‘an army of ants’, for a ‘flashmob’ of worship and prayer.  No stage, no mics, no brands, no speaker. Just the people of God in one place, at one time, with one voice seeking Him for the nation.  We’ll pray and we’ll praise, we’ll stand and we’ll kneel, we’ll shout, we’ll be silent, we’ll have a good time! But whatever we do, we’ll be seen and be heard and like Pentecost, impact our city.

For more information, please see the attached flyer

Or check out: www.anewthing.co.uk

Care Not Killing Rally

3rd July 2012

Westminster

On 3rd July 2012, Care Not Killing – in association with CARE and Right to Life – has organised a Rally in Westminster to promote better palliative care and oppose the legalisation of assisted suicide and euthanasia.  There will be contributions from an exciting array of expert speakers, including the Rt. Hon Ann Widdecombe, Lord Alton of Liverpool, Jim Dobbin MP, Fiona Bruce MP, Dr Peter Saunders, Brian Iddon, Kevin Fitzpatrick, Prof Lord McColl of Dulwich and others.  Please do come and be encouraged and equipped to defend the law and protect the vulnerable!

What’s the plan on 3 July?

1.  ‘How to talk to your MP about assisted suicide: a workshop’ | 10:00am – 11:00am

You can register from 9:30am and will hear from a number of speakers including Fiona Bruce MP, Dr Peter Saunders of CNK and Dan Boucher of CARE.  This first hour will provide you with material you can use and suggestions about how best to approach your Member of Parliament.  The venue will be the Emmanuel Centre at Marsham Street, just a five minute walk from Parliament.

2.  Meet with your MP | 11:00am – 2:00pm

This time has been set aside for you to meet your MP in Parliament (there are further details about how to do this below).  The Emmanuel Centre will remain open as a base throughout, serving coffee and tea, where people can wait before seeing their MP and return to afterwards.

You have the right to turn up in parliament at any time and ask to meet your MP.  However, we would encourage you to contact your MP before 3 July and ask for a meeting, ideally between 11:00am and 14:00pm.  If they offer you a time that clashes with another part of the day we would encourage you to take it nonetheless.  If it clashes with the workshop, please contact the CNK office and we will be happy to provide you with some guidance about how to get the most out of your meeting.  If your MP cannot meet you on 3 July, we would still encourage you to join us and to ask for a meeting on an alternative date in your constituency at which you can make use of everything you learn on 3 July.

3.  Parliamentary Rally to promote better palliative care and oppose the legalisation of assisted suicide and euthanasia | 2:00pm – 3:00pm

We will then return to the Emmanuel Centre for the parliamentary rally when we will hear from the parliamentarians listed above.

The Emmanuel Centre will remain open until 4:00pm for those who wish to stay and chat.

Please see the attached flyer for more details

Good Counsel Network Sponsored Walk

Saturday July 14th

From Wandsworth to Wapping. 

The Good Counsel Network (GCN) are organising a sponsored walk.  The walk starts at 10am with Mass at St Mary Magdalene’s  Parish, Wandsworth, walking approximately ten miles to finish at St Patrick’s Parish, Wapping.  At St. Patrick’s there will be Benediction followed by refreshments and a chance to sit down and socialise and meet other Catholics.  Lots of young people of all ages participate in their ministry and they run internships for students to help educate and involve them in pro-life issues.  They are hoping for a good show of young people and young adults on this walk.

This is a great opportunity to participate in their life-saving ministry and an opportunity to get your school/university or work friends, family and fellow parishioners to sponsor you in supporting vulnerable women who face difficult choices with their pregnancy.

The GCN are asking all participants to raise at least £100 in sponsorship with no maximum. They are hoping to have 100 or more participants to raise thousands of pounds.  The GCN offers women practical help and moral support to help keep their child, from accommodation and financial help, baby clothes and nappies, to friendship and on-going support, advice and help for the future. They need to raise about £300,000 every year to help support the vital work of their centre that reaches out to women in need.

Get in touch with the GCN for further details and a fundraising pack to help you raise as much as possible for their vital cause.

Contact Details:

Conor Carroll 020 7723 1740

info@goodcounselnetwork.freeserve.co.uk

www.goodcounselnet.co.uk

Youth 2000 Day of Prayer with All Night Vigil in East London

Saturday 28th July

St Margaret's Parish in Canning Town

During the day (from 10:30am): A day of prayer for 16-35 yr olds

Hosted by Youth 2000, to mark the opening weekend of the Olympics, supporting perpetual Adoration in various Churches in the East End.

Registration and Welcome from 10:30am

Followed by a day of inspiring talks, workshops, worship, small group time and a Reconciliation Service

After supper at 8:30pm: Eucharistic Healing Service

From 10pm: All-night vigil of Adoration (over 18s only)

We would love your help for the all-night vigil (from 10pm-6am) as this can only be people aged 18 and over. There are male and female sleeping areas (you would need to bring a mat, sleeping bag and pillow. The gates to the Church will be locked so it will be safe and we hope to offer breakfast at 6am for all who are present. 

I know this is not an easy thing to do, but ask you to think and pray about taking a 1 hour shift overnight. We need 2 volunteers for each slot and 2 volunteers to cook the breakfast!

If you can help, please contact Maria Byrne who will coordinate the rota: maria_lovej2911@talktalk.net

May News

This week and next at the Corpus Christi Prayer Group
 
Wednesday 23rd May, 7pm: Come Holy Spirit (led by Margaret Toth)
During our prayer group this week, Margaret will be leading us in an evening of prayer and reflection around the third person of the Trinity as we approach the feast of Pentecost.  During this evening of adoration and meditation we will be calling for a fresh outpouring of the Spirit upon our prayer group.
 
Wednesday 30th May, 7pm: Adoration, Prayer & Praise
Join us as we spend an evening in adoration and meditation in front of the Blessed Sacrament, giving praise to God in word and song.  Hope you can join us.
 
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'Follow' us on Twitter: CorpusChristiPG
Check out our Blog: http://corpuschristipg.blogspot.com/
 

Ball to Celebrate the Centenary of the Society of Our Lady of Lourdes
 
Friday 6th July, 7pm
Landsdowne Club, Mayfair
 
The Society of Our Lady of Lourdes (SOLL) is having a ball to celebrate its 100th year of taking the sick to Lourdes.  This year over 200 volunteers from all over the country are flying out 73 sick in wheel chairs and will look after and entertain them round the clock for a week’s holiday.  This is a fundraising event to support the work of SOLL. 

It will be a great night out, it is in a lovely location and it supports a great cause.  The theme of the ball is ‘Centenary Celebration of SOLL’.  The SOLL are also looking for any volunteers who might like to go to Lourdes on the pilgrimage.

For more information and to book, please see the attached flyer.
 
 
Football with the Friars
 
27th May 2012, 2pm
St Fidelis Friary, Canning Town
 
The next football game with the Franciscan Friars in Canning Town will be this weekend.  This group is a chance for the lads in the group to get together for a bit of rest, relaxation, fellowship and, most importantly, football in the local park.

Afterwards we head back to the friary for a bit of social time and there will be the opportunity to join the friars for their Holy Hour at 5pm.
 
When: 27th May 2012 – meet before 2pm at the friary, kick off no later than 2.30pm.
Where: St Fidelis Friary, Killip Close, Canning Town E16 1LX
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The nearest tube/DLR station is Canning Town.

If you are running late, please come straight to the nearby park:
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The friars are happy for you to join them for dinner after the holy hour but please contact Br John-Baptist or Fr Emmanuel at the friary (02074740766) as they will need to know the exact numbers.

For more information, please contact Marco (07957564352)
 

Brightlights 2012þ - Bookings Open
 
Friday 29th June to Monday the 2nd July
Aylesford Priory

It is that time of the year again when bookings are open for this year's Brightlights festival which is taking place from Friday 29th June to Monday the 2nd July at the historic Aylesford Priory, home to the Carmelite friars, 40 mins from London.
 
This year's theme is '12', focusing on discipleship. Starting with the feast of St Peter & St Paul on Friday, we aim to explore what it means to be a disciple today so that after attending the festival you will leave with "ears that hear (and) eyes that see." (Proverbs 20:12).
 
To help us with this aim we have arranged what we hope is a stimulating, challenging and inspiring program. This includes guest speakers Marguerite Barankitse, who survived the Burundi civil war where she set up a children's shelter called 'Maison Shalom' that now looks after around 20,000 war orphans, and theologian Fr. Tim Menzieswho will provide insight into how we can remain true to our faith in often challenging circumstances.
 
There will be inspiring and practical workshops and seminars run by groups like Catholic voices, SPEC and Verbum Dei and opportunities to experience liturgies, daily mass and reconciliation with hundreds of other young catholic adults.
 
On top of this we have a fantastic music line up with bands like Indecisive who recently played at Wembley and the o2, drama from Rise, a catholic theatre company, not to mention our hog roast, BBQ and camping field giving us our unique festival atmosphere. All this will take place at Aylesford priory which offers participants not only the opportunity to meet with the resident Carmelite friars but also to experience the peace of the beautiful priory grounds.
 
For more information:
Website: www.brightlights.org.uk
Facebook: http://facebook.com/BLFestival
Twitter: @BLFestival
 
 
Nightfever London
 
Saturday 16th June
St Patrick’s, Soho Square
 
Yet again, gentle candlelight and stirring music will fill the parish of St Patrick´s in Soho on a Saturday evening. Passersby will be invited into the church to light a candle. They may be in the church for just a minute or two. In that time they will have an opportunity to be in the Lord's presence, experience beautiful music and Christian fellowship. 
 
After 6pm Mass, there will be an opportunity for adoration, prayer, singing, confession, and to talk to people happy to share the faith. We invite you to come and see. 
 
NIGHTFEVER is an initiative of young Christians who want to pass on the joy that they have experienced themselves. Inviting people to encounter God's love through street evangelisation, Adoration, Reconciliation, music & testimonies. Nightfever started right after the World Youth Day 2005 (Cologne/Germany) as a regular evening of adoration, worship and has led many people to encounters with Christ.
Nightfever is run by young people, students and professionals from different faculties, churches, seminaries, spiritual communities and orders. Everyone using their own gifts, talents, resources and capabilities for the service of Christ. This is how we live and celebrate unity in diversity. The evening begins with Mass, after which the Blessed Sacrament is exposed until the end of the evening. Teams of people then venture out on to the streets of London to share their faith with them and gently invite them to come into the Church, even just to light a candle for a prayer intention they have. Once inside, people can just sit quietly and listen to the music which will be playing throughout the evening, they can bring a candle before the Blessed Sacrament, leave their intentions in the 'worry box' at the altar, take a Word of God from the 'joy box' & even receive the Sacrament of Reconcilation if they decide to make that step. It is a very gentle evangelisation evening, meeting people where they are and inviting them to take a little step towards God.
 
Today, Nightfever is run on a regular basis in over 30 German cities and in various countries.
 
Please do come along & join in this mission in which ever way you feel able, even if you are just praying in the Church your presence & prayers are invaluable!
 
Find out more on www.nightfever-online.org