1) What’s on at the Corpus Christi Prayer Group
2) Corpus Christi Prayer Group Socials - Jazz and Sports
3) Pilgrimage to Aylesford
4) Parish resource day – How to reach non churchgoing Catholics
5) Talks at Vaughan House: Christopher West (Theology of the Body) & Linda Couri (The Choice-driven life)
6) 'Get Set for SitC2012' – Preparation afternoon
What’s on at the Corpus Christi Prayer Group
Wednesday 25th April, 7pm: St George – Patron & Protector of England
Having celebrated the Feast of St George, England’s Patron Saint, on Monday, we will be focussing on the life (and legends) of St George at our prayer group this week. We will hear what is known of the life of St George, and use his example as the focus of our prayer and meditation. Although much is shrouded in mystery, come along and be surprised about the valuable lessons we can learn to build our own faith. To mark St George’s Day, during this evening, we will be consecrating our prayer group, and England to Our Lady of Walsingham.
Wednesday 2nd May, 7pm: Celebration of Mass
Come and join us for Mass on this, the first Wednesday of the month. Fr Anthony Doe will be joining us this evening to celebrate Mass with us.
Wednesday 9th May, 7pm: Eucharistic Healing Service
This evening Fr Angelus will be joining us to lead us in a Eucharistic Healing Service. Those of you who have been to one of these services before will attest that they are a powerful opportunity to reflect and pray about those aspects of our hearts need God’s healing grace. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed with the opportunity to come forward to receive a blessing should you so wish. Hope you can join us.
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Corpus Christi Prayer Group Socials
606 Jazz Club Gospel Brunch
The next Corpus Christi Prayer Group social will be a trip to the 606 Jazz Club for one of their Gospel Brunches.
When: Sunday 13th May 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Where: 606 Jazz Club, 90 Lots Road, SW10 0QD
What: Music, food and friendship!
Website: www.606club.co.uk
Food and drink is available and several of us are going to have lunch there. Entry is £10 (the fee goes directly to the musicians, so you’ll be helping to support struggling artists). If we want to have food there, we need to book a table in advance. I am planning to book a table, so please email back if you want to join us so I’ve got a rough idea of numbers.
Youth 2000 Fundraising Sports Day
This has been provisionally set for Saturday 19th May at 2pm in Hyde Park. Many of you attended this even last year, and it was a great afternoon which also raised money to support the Youth 2000 summer festival in Walsingham.
I am looking to put together a Corpus Christi Prayer Group team to take part in the sports day, so if you are interested, let me know.
Further details to follow.
Pilgrimage to Aylesford
In honour of Our Lady Queen of Peace
Saturday 2nd June
11.00 am Prayer at the heart of my life - Denise de Vallancey
12.30 am Mass
2.45 pm Virtues of Mary. God’s gift of Peace - Most Rev. Joseph Chalmers O.CARM., Prior General of the Carmelite Order (1995-2007)
3.15 pm Rosary Procession; Prayer with the Blessed Sacrament
4.15 pm Personal faith - Practical expression - Magnus McFarlane-Barrow, CEO Mary’s Meals
5.00 pm Benediction of the Sick
There will be also be prayers on the occasion of the Queen’s Jubilee
For more information...
Email: pilgrim@thefriars.org.uk
Website: www.thefriars.org.uk
Or see the attached flyer
Parish resource day – How to reach non churchgoing Catholics
28 April 2012, 10am - 4:30pm (coffee from 9:30am)
Parish Hall, Holy Apostles Church, 47, Cumberland Street, Pimlico, London, SW1V 4LY,
This resource day is to support ministry and outreach to non churchgoing (lapsed) Catholics. The day is part of a national tour called ‘Crossing the Threshold’ which is an initiative of the Department for Evangelisation and Catechesis, Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales.
It has been organised in response to concerns repeatedly expressed by priests and parishioners about the large number of baptised who never or rarely attend Sunday Mass.
Speakers include: Archbishop Vincent Nichols (Westminster) and Bishop Richard Moth (The Forces), among others. It is hoped that parishes consider sending a representative.
There is no charge to attend the day but pre-booking is essential. Bookings can be made by ringing 0207 901 4818; email: mission.volunteer@cbcew.org.uk
Talks at Vaughan House: Christopher West (Theology of the Body) & Linda Couri (The Choice-driven life)
Theology of the Body and the New Evangelisation – Christopher West
Sunday 13th May 5pm
The Conference Room, Vaughan House, 46 Francis Street SW1P 1QN (behind Westminster Cathedral)
At this rare one-off event Christopher West will speak about his latest work “At The Heart of the Gospel” copies of which will be available for purchase. This event which has LIMITED SPACES is ideal for those working in marriage preparation courses, and marriage & family life support, as well as clergy, pastoral workers, chaplains to institutions etc and of course all interested in Theology of the Body.
Advance booking is essential – contact cathmacgillivray@rcdow.org.uk or phone Catherine 020 7931 6064. Entrance fee: £5.
For more information on Christopher West’s book, please see www.attheheartofthegospel.com
The Choice-Driven Life – Linda Couri
Friday 8th June 7pm
The Conference Room, Vaughan House, 46 Francis Street SW1P 1QN (behind Westminster Cathedral)
Director of Lay Ministry Formation for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicag and a former Planned Parenthood employee with experience on abortion issues, Linda Couri will present an inside perspective on the Pro-Choice mindset. She will address the values, goals and motivations behind the Pro-Choice movement and offer suggestions on how Christians might best respond to them. Linda is now a sought-after pro-life speaker with unique insights to share.
Advance booking essential – contact cathmacgillivray@rcdow.org.uk or phone Catherine 020 7931 6064. Entrance fee: £5.
'Get Set for SitC2012' – Preparation afternoon
Saturday, 12th May 15:00 - 19:00
St. Patrick's Church, 21A Soho Square, London W1D 4NR
Spirit in the City is the annual festival of Catholic Faith in the West End of London. This year, it will be held from Thursday 7th June – Saturday 9th June.
The Spirit in the City core team requests the pleasure of your company for a special afternoon in preparation for the upcoming Festival. Corpus Christi parish is one of the parishes supporting the event, so it would be great to have some of the Corpus Christi Prayer Group at this preparation meeting, to see how member of the prayer group, past and present, could support this fantastic event.
'Get Set for SitC2012'
On Saturday, 12th May 15:00 - 19:00
A gathering to:
• learn about the SitC approach to evangelisation, spiritual and practical aspects
• get to know what the programme entails and how to be involved
• meet others involved with the SitC2012 mission
• pray & intercede for the events, participants and people of the West End
• celebrate Mass together at 6pm
Places are limited - to register RSVP by emailing: info@spiritinthecity.org or phone: 020 7025 1596
