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This Site was last updated on 9th May

 

TRAIDCRAFT STALL this weekend. The Justice & Peace Group will hold our regular stall in the Parish Hall after 09.30 and 10.45 Mass - we have a wide range of fair trade foodstuffs and stationery.

 

GRAND PARISH QUIZ: Now established as a not-to-be-missed fixture in the parish calendar, the annual battle of wits takes place at St Mary's School on Friday 23rd May at 19.30. It includes a ploughman's supper, bar and raffle. Our indefatigable Monsignorial Quizmaster, Fr Tony, will be asking impossibly difficult questions and proceeds for the evening will go to assist musical projects in our twin parish of Birzeit. Tickets, £5 or £20 for a family ticket, are available from the Parish Office during office hours. Come as a team or join one on the night. Last year's quiz was a sell-out, so hurry and buy your tickets!

 

CHILDREN'S PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM takes place during half term on Tuesday 27th May. Led by Bishop Michael, the walk from the village will begin at 10.45, ad there will be Mass at the Chapel of Reconciliation at 12.00. This will be followed by a picnic and a fun afternoon on the beach. All families are welcome!

 

7UP - PAINTBALLING: A paint-balling session has been arranged at Royston on 7th June. The cost will be £22. Invitation letters to those on the mailing list will be out shortly. Enquiries to Rosemary Boyle on 364310. 7UP is OLEM's group for all people in secondary education, run by parents and volunteers.

 

THE FUNERAL MASS for the late Nicholas Casey RIP will take place on Tuesday 20th May at 12.00.

 

HOME FROM HOME: For students at Anglia Ruskin University, Language Schools and all students who worship at OLEM - an informal meal on Sunday evenings in the Rectory from 18.00-20.00 during term time, Contact AngliaCatholic@aol.com for further information.

 

SUMMER CAMP 2008: The Diocesan Junior Camp takes place from Friday 21st August-Monday 25th August at Eccles Hall, Norfolk. It is open to all children aged 8-14, and is a weekend of Faith, fun and food! Application forms are available from the parish office, or phone Christine Storman on 01603 713390 for more information.

 

GO KARTING: In Ipswich on 30th May (Friday of half term). Organised by the Diocesan Youth Service for anyone of secondary school age. Rumour has it the bishop is taking part!! Further information at the back of church or go to our website - www.catholiceastanglia.org.uk and click on 'Young People' or contact the Diocesan Youth Service on 01508 494833.

 

CATHOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE: This month's meeting of the CWL is at St Laurence's Church, Milton Road this Tuesday, 13th May at 19.30. There will be a talk by Roshan Vania about her religion and life in India. All are welcome.

 

THE HUMAN FERTILISATION & EMBRYOLOGY BILL will be debated by Members of Parliament imminently. It is designed to increase experiments such as making cloned embryos and animal-human hybrids. In addition, a child's need for a father will not be recognised for test-tube babies under this bill. Within the same bill, pro-abortion MPs want to widen the law on abortion. Please phone your MP at the House of Commons on 020 7219 3000 to ask him/her to vote against this bill.

 

‘TE DEUM LAUDAMUS’

Our annual Musicfest begins on the great Feast of Pentecost (May 11th) and finishes on the Feast of Corpus Christi (25th).

The festival is a wonderful opportunity to welcome local people, occasional visitors and tourists to our church, as well as an opportunity to reflect and give thanks for the Church’s ‘rich treasury’ of sacred music.

 

Sunday 11th May

The Solemnity of Pentecost

 

MASSES 6.OOpm (Saturday 10th)

8.00am, 9.30am (Family) 1215pm (Polish) 5.00pm (Sung)

 

10.45am SOLEMN MASS

Chorale ‘Komm, Hieiliger Geist, Herr Gott’ Buxtehude

New English Mass II David Hill

Spirit of Mercy Paul Johnson (first perfermance)

Praeludium in D (532) Buxtehude

 

6.15pm SOLEMN LATIN MASS

Missa Dum Complerentur Victoria

Loquebantur variis linguis Tallis

Fantasia ‘Komm, Heiliger Ceist, Herr Gott’ J S Bach

 

Monday 12th May

Feria

MASSES 8.00am, 12.15pm

 

12.45 pm ORGAN CORNER I

Richard Cowers King’s College School, Cambridge

Works by Buxtehude, Bach, Mendelssohn, Stanford and Cowers

Richard l5 a chorister at King’s College Chapel and has recently won a

music scholarship to Eton College. Admission free/retiring collection

 

Tuesday 13th May

Feria

MASS 8.00am

 

7.30pm SUNG MASS (women’s voices)

Chorale ‘Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier’ J S Bach

Mass XII (plainsong)

Hymn to Jesus Paul Johnson

Chant de Mai Jongen

 

Wednesday 14th May

Feast of Saint Matthias, Apostle

MASSES 8.00am, 10.00am

 

12.45pm MIDDAY MUSIC I

Ian de Massini PIANO

 

Eight Preludes J S Bach, Huit preludes Messiaen

Pianist, organist, conductor and composer, Ian de Massini continues his journey through the complete keyboard works of J S Bach, interleaved in this recital with Huit preludes marking the centenary of the birth of Olivier Messiaen. Admission free/retiring collection

 

6.30pm CHORAL EVENSONG

Sung by the Choir of the University Church of Great St Mary, Cambridge

Sam Hays DIRECTOR Leigh Simpson ASSISTANT ORGANIST

 

Responses Shephard

Canticles Stanford in A

My soul there is a country Parry

Psalm Prelude No.1 Howells

 

Thursday 15th May

MASSES 8.00am, 1000am

 

Friday 16th May

MASSES 8.00am, 10.00am

 

7.30pm ‘LOVE LOST AND FOUND’

 

Ben Thapa TENOR Anne Marshall PIANO

Works by Schumann, Leoncavallo and Tosti

After graduating from London’s Guildhall School, Ben spent three years as a member of the chart topping crossover group G4. Now a postgraduate student at the Royal College of Music, Ben returns to his home church with pianist Anne Marshall to present a memorable programme of German and Italian works,

Admission free/retiring collection

 

Saturday 17th May

MASS 10.00am

 

6.00pm FIRST MASS OF THE SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

(organ and cantor)

Chorale ‘O Gott Du frommer Gott’ Brahms

Lourdes Mass Lecot

Fantasia ‘Wir glauben all; an einen Gott, Schapfer’ J S Bach

 

7.30pm CHORAL CONCERT I

The Brentwood Cathedral Consort

with members of the Choirs of Our Lady & The English Martyrs

Andrew Wright CONDUCTOR Julia Wilson-James SOLOIST

Nigel Kerry ORGAN

English choral works by Byrd, Stanford and Mawby,

concluding with a performance of Andrew Wright’s ‘Requiem’ Admission free/retiring collection

 

Sunday 18th May

MASSES 8.00am, 9.30am (Family)

12.15pm (Polish) 5.00pm (Sung)

 

10.45am SOLEMN MASS

Prelude ‘O Gott du Frommer Gott’ Peeters

Psalm 150 Mawby

The Cambridge Mass Andrew Wright

Ad maiorem Dei gloriam Matthias

God in Trinity Andrew Wright

‘Alleluias’ Preston

 

6.15pm SOLEMN LATIN MASS

Missa ave regina caelorum Victoria

Libera nos, salve nos Sheppard

Grand Choeur ‘Benedicamus Dominum’ Weitz

 

Monday 19th May

MASSES 8.00am, 12.15pm

 

12 45pm ORGAN CORNER II

Spencer Martin The Leys School Cambridge

Works by Buxtehude, Bach, Brahms and Widor

Spencer holds an organ scholarship at the Leys School in Cambridge. His programme of German and French works concludes with Widor’s ever-popular Toccata.

Admission free/retiring collection

 

Tuesday 20th May

MASS 8.00am

 

7.30pm SUNG MASS (men’s voices)

Chorale ‘Wie wohl ist mir, O Freund der Seelen’ Karg-Elert

Mass Xl (plainsong) View Me Lord Wood

‘Harmonies du Soir’ Karg-Elert

 

Wednesday 21st May

MASSES 8.00am, 10.00am

 

12.45pm MIDDAY MUSIC II

Sarah Rosewell SOPRANO Nigel Kerry ORGAN

Works by Bach, Handel, Schubert, Peeters, Alain and Vann

A lunchtime recital of music for organ and voice featuring Cambridge-based soprano, Sarah Rosewell.

Admission free/retiring collection

 

Thursday 22nd May

MASSES 8.00am, 10.00am

 

Friday 23rd May

MASSES 8.00am, 10.00am

 

7.3Opm THE 2008 GRAND PARISH QUIZ

St Mary’s School Hall, Bateman Street

Now established as a not-to-be missed fixture in the church calendar, the annual parish battle of wits also includes a delicious ploughman’s supper, bar and raffle. Our indefatigable Monsignorial Quizmaster, Tony Rogers, will be firing the questions and proceeds for the evening will go to help fund music education projects in our twin parish of Birzeit, Palestine. Tickets £5 or £20 for a family ticket Available from the parish office: 01223 350787 office@olem.org.uk

 

Saturday 24th May

MASS 10.00am

 

6.00pm FIRST MASS OF THE SOLEMNITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI (organ and cantor)

Versets            (l-IV) on ‘Adoro te Devote’ Peeters

Corpus Christi Mass Proulx

Versets (V&Vl) on ‘Adoro te Devote’ Peeters

 

7.30pm CHORAL CONCERT II

Cambridge Voices

Ian de Massini DIRECTOR Jonathan Lilley ORGAN

Works by Duruflé, Paulenc, Messiaen, Fauré, Bax, Hawells, Handel and de Massini together with organ fireworks!

The concert series concludes with a gala evening of English and French master choral and organ works, performed by the celebrated Cambridge Voices, joined by the talented organist from Ely Cathedral, Jonathan Lilley. Admission free/retiring collection

 

Sunday 25th May

MASSES 8.00am, 9.30am (Family)

12.15pm (Polish) 5.00pm (Sung)

 

10.45am SOLEMN MASS

Chorale: ‘Schmücke Dich, O Liebe Seele’ J S Bach

The Losinga Mass Malcalm Archer

Corpus Christi the Fountainhead Paul Johnson

Panis Angelicus Mawby

Finale Symphony No.1 Vierne

 

6.l5pm SOLEMN LATIN MASS

Mass in G minor Vaughan Williams

O Sacrum Convivium Messiaen

Te Deum Demessieux

 

HOBBLE WITH THE BISHOP: A sponsored walk in Thetford Forest on Sunday 18th May for all young people of secondary school age, raising money for young people in Cambodia and the Holy Land. Further information at the back of church, or go to www.catholiceastanglia.org.uk and click on ‘Young People’ or contact the Diocesan Youth Service on 01508 494833.

 

CHILDREN’S PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM takes place during half term on Tuesday 27th May Led by Bishop Michael, the walk from the village will begin at 10.45, ad there wilt be Mass at the Chapel of Reconciliation at 12.00. This will be followed by a picnic and a fun afternoon on the beach. All families are welcome!

 

SUMMER CAMP 2008: The Diocesan Junior Camp takes place from Friday 21st August-Monday 25th August at Eccles Hall, Norfolk. It is open to all children aged 8-14, and is a weekend of Faith, fun and food! Application forms are available from the parish office, or phone Christine Storman on 01603 713390 for more information.

 

FOCUS ON FAIRTRADE: Diocesan Learning Together Day from 10.30-15.00 on Saturday 10th May at St Louis School, Bury St Edmunds. Speakers include Faaiza Bashir of the Fairtrade Foundation and Dr David McGoughlin of Newman College, Birmingham. There will be a ‘Question Time’ session. Register at learninq.together@.yahoo.co.uk  or on the day.

 

MARRIAGE & FAMILY LIFE CO-ORD1NATOR (Homebased, 20 hours per week, flexible to meet the needs of the post): The Catholic Diocese of East Anglia is looking to appoint a Co-ordinator to take forward their work plan, including increasing marriage preparation provision and establishing parenting courses. The successful candidate will need to be able to work on their own initiative and will be home-based. The post will serve the whole of the Diocese so a willingness to travel and occasional work at the weekends or evening may be required. This is an exciting post where the successful candidate could make a real difference. Funding is also available for study for a Masters Degree in Family Ministry, Leadership and Faith Formation. Further information from Diocesan Office, 21 Upgate, Poringland, Norwich NRI4 7SH, tel: 01508 492202. Closing date:l6th May. Interviews: 23rd May.

 

GIFT AID: We will be claiming the tax for 2007-8 in the next few days on behalf of parishioners who have gift-aided their donations. Please contact Andrew Johnson (via the Parish Office) if you no longer pay income tax, or if your circumstances have changed.

 

JESUS & THE GOSPELS: The Monday Evening session has now resumed, it is held in the rectory on Monday evenings at 20.00.

 

THE AQUINAS DISCUSSION GROUP, led by Sr Valerie Walker OP, meets on Tuesday evenings at 20.00 in the Meeting Room. All are welcome. The programme for this term is as follows:

May     13: The resurrection. was it necessary?        20: The glorified body.

27: The cause of our resurrection,

June   3: The Ascension,  10: Christ at the right hand of the Father,  17:Pentecost

 

PLEASE REMEMBER: Chaplains are no longer able to access computerised hospital lists to find the names of Catholics who have been admitted. If you are aware of anyone who is Catholic being admitted to Addenbrookes’ Hospital who would like to see a chaplain or receive one of the sacraments, please inform the Chaplaincy on 217769 and leave the information with the secretary, or, in her absence, on the answer-machine. No in formation is given to the Chaplaincy if you just put your religious denomination on the hospital form.

 

GIFT AID: Thank you very much to those who have updated their Gift Aid contributions. As a result, our income through Gift Aid will increase by £1900 a year, two-thirds of the way towards making up the shortfall when the new tax rates come in next April. This is based upon the replies we have received at the Rectory; many will have contacted their bank or building society directly. Our thanks to all!

 

MASS COLLECTIONS: We are trying to include more of the congregation at the 10.45 Sunday Mass in helping with the collections. Many thanks to all those who have helped. If you would like to help please let the steward know. Equally, if you are approached by a steward and don’t want to help, please say so; don’t feel pressured into helping if you don’t want to!

 

BILLINGS: We are trained Billings Ovulation Method (BOM) teachers of natural family planning in the parish, able to offer fertility care to all women of child-bearing age, e.g. helping couples plan for pregnancy achievement, avoidance or postponement, as well as helping and supporting women after childbirth, miscarriage, while breastfeeding, nearing menopause and for those with irregular cycles. BOM is a natural and highly reliable alternative to contraception and a genuine aid to the sub-fertile. For further information and an appointment contact Mrs Josephine Wager (504050) or Mrs Alison Snape (01440 763848)

 

MASS OFFERINGS: It makes life a lot easier if any cheques for Mass offerings are made out to OLEM, rather than to individual priests. It’s a kind and generous thought on your part, but not how it works out in practice. Likewise, requests for Masses are best handled through Pat in the parish office.

5 ALIVE MUSIC GROUP are seeking new members, both singers and instrumentalists. At the present time, we would particularly like to recruit more flautists. Rehearsals are on Sundays, one hour before the 17.00 Mass in the Music Room adjacent to the Parish Hall. There is a 2nd rehearsal following the 17.00 Mass for any new material for the following Sunday. Please come and see us after the 17.00 Mass on Sunday or call Joe on 872733 (evenings).

TEACHING POSITIONS ON DIOCESAN WEBSITE:  Our diocesan website www.catholiceastanglia.org  links you to the Schools Section, where teaching jobs will be advertised. It will be updated all the time, so is a very useful resource.

TU ES PETRUS: The choir’s CD of music in honour of Pope John Paul II has sold thousands of copies. Copies are available from the Repository, or alternatively, you can purchase them online by going to the CD’s website at: www.petruscd.com/

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