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A SUMMER SCHEDULE. It
is essential that each of our priests have some
leave during the summer. At times there will only be one or two priest resident at the Rectory and so a Summer
Schedule of Weekday Mass times will
be adopted for July and August. At OLEM Mass will be celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday at 08.00 and on
Tuesday at 08.00 and 18.15 (with Confessions at 17.30). There will not be a 12.15 on a Monday and
Wednesday and no evening Mass on Thursday. Also at Our lady of Lourdes, Sawston
there will be no weekday Masses in
July.
ORDINATION: On Saturday 6th July at
St. John the Baptist Cathedral at Noon, The Rev Henry Whisenant is being ordained priest. To
allow all priests to attend, there will be no confessions or 10am Mass on that
day at OLEM. It is
proposed that we run a Coach (if sufficient numbers show interest). If you would like to
attend please inform the parish secretary before the 15th June by e-mail: office@olem.org.uk
SOLEMNITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI: On Sunday 2nd June, Pope Francis has invited all Catholics
around the world to spend some time with him that afternoon in adoring Our Lord in the Blessed
Sacrament. Here at
OLEM at 14.30 we are responding to the Holy Father's request with a time of prayer and
praise before our Eucharistic Lord culminating in an outdoor procession,
returning to the Church for Benediction. Not only will this be a great act of Christian witness in
this Year of Faith but
also a time of celebration and thanksgiving for Our Lord's gift of Himself in the Sacrament of Love. Please
make every effort to come, bring your friends and pray for good weather!
YEAR OF FAITH LECTURE 3: On Wednesday 5th June at
1930 in the
church. Following hard on the heels of Fr. Gunter's thought provoking lecture on the Sacred Liturgy, we
look forward to welcoming Fr. Alban McCoy OFM (Conv) Chaplain of Fisher House, and Dean
Designate of St Edmund's
College, who will speak on the document 'Gaudium et Spes' -the Church in the Modern World.
CHAPLAINCY FOR STUDENTS AT ANGLIA
RUSKIN UNIVERSITY AND OTHER STUDENTS WHO COME TO MASS AT OLEM: Sunday 26th May is the
last Sunday of term so we will have a farewell party for students in the parish centre at 6pm to
say goodbye for the
summer and to those who are leaving Cambridge. Do come if you can.
SCHOOLS
QUESTIONARE:
The
Diocese would very much like to thank all those parents, parishioners and St
Alban’s School staff who took the trouble to fill in our questionnaires on the
need for primary school places in Cambridge. We received a total of 359
responses and these involved a total of 674 children. There is a lot of data
analysis to do, but some initial headline data indicates:-
·
A strong desire for a new Catholic school in
the Cambourne and Cherry Hinton areas. In the CB1 and CB23 postcode areas alone
there are 94 children of pre-school age, all of whom (except one who’s only 2
weeks old), have been baptised and whose parents would like them to attend a
Catholic school.
·
A high level of interest in extra places at St
Alban’s, particularly in the CB1, CB2 and CB22 areas.
That there are 153
pre-school children included in the responses received. This shows that for
each year between 2013 and 2017, there are at least around 30 pre-school
children in the Cambridge area whose parents would like them to have a Catholic
school place when they start school. We know there are more than this as not
everyone with pre-school children filled in a questionnaire.
It was also evident from the comments made in
the responses that transport is a real issue for many parents with particular
concern expressed about the difficulty of travelling into the centre of
Cambridge. This makes the need for school places close to where people live
even more important.
The next steps include more analysis of the
data, supplemented with further information from St Alban’s School and the St
Philip Howard and OLEM parishes. The Diocese then intends to meet with
Cambridgeshire County Council to discuss the main findings of the
questionnaires. The aim is to submit a formal document to the Council in the
next 6 months that they can consider in their discussions about the need for
extra places in the Cambridge and surrounding area. We will keep you up-to-date
on how things progress via parish and school newsletters.
Helen Bates Assistant
Director (Buildings & Capital) Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia
SAINTS HELPING US TODAY: The next sessions will take place between 12.00-14.00 in the Parish
Centre on the following dates June 1st & 15th. Refreshments
available. There is no charge.
MASS OF ANOINTING: Will be celebrated at 15.00 on
Saturday 8th June
at OLEM, followed by tea and a Raffle in the Parish Centre. The afternoon events are organised by the
Society of St. Vincent de Paul who are also able to offer transport to and from Mass. Please
phone the Rectory
between 09.00 and 14.00 on weekdays if you require assistance. Anointing of the Sick is the
Sacrament by which those who are unwell, or have health worries, or bear the burden of the years
receive comfort, strength
and the grace of healing. All who live with such acute or chronic conditions are encouraged to seek
the sacrament.
THE BIDDING PRAYERS: at the 9.30 Mass are usually read by children between the ages of 7/8 (after they have made their first communion) and 15 and is a lovely way for the children
to be part of the community and to
take an active role in the celebration of Mass. The rota is about to be
written to cover the next 6 months so, if anyone would like to join the rota, please contact Jo Wager on C. 504050
or jow-ager@aol.com.
CATHOLIC WOMEN'S DISCUSSION GROUP :Join us for a meal and an informal conversation on the
role of women in the Church today. The group will next meet on Wednesday, 5th June
from 7-9 pm at the
Fisher House Chaplaincy (located just south of Market Square, on Guildhall
Street) in the Fisher Room. We will continue to discuss 'Mulieris Dignitatem', with an emphasis on the
vocation of women. Please bring a small dinner dish to share. Women of all ages are welcome.
Please contact Julia
(jtl@cantab.net) or Monica (monicaaway@gmail.com) with any questions, or to be added to the email
list.
PARISH FORUM: The next meeting of the Parish Forum
will be held in the
Parish Hall on Thursday 6th June, at 19:30 - with tea & cake at
19.00. Please can items from parish groups and others for the compendium of
information, which will be available with the agenda on 2nd June, be
notified to office@olem.org.uk by
12.00 on Tuesday 28th May. Minutes of the last Forum are available
via the Parish website. (Please note that due to some unforeseen planning
difficulties, the 8-9th June celebration of ministries and activities has to be
postponed and a new date will be discussed at the Forum)
WALSINGHAM ASSOCIATION: The Cambridge Branch of the Association will meet at St Laurence's
Church on Saturday 1st June at the 09.30 Mass. Rosary, coffee and
meeting will follow. All are welcome to attend these meetings.
CAFOD: is working with 200 other
organisations as part of the campaign to make the global food system fairer for everyone. Before
the G8 leaders meet in the UK CAFOD would
love you to come along on June 8th to ensure they hear our demands for a food system that works for the world's poorest. There will be an ecumenical
service in Westminster Central Hall at 11.30pm and a rally in Hyde Park from
2pm, which will include music,
speakers and activities for the family. It promises to be a great day with an unforgettable atmosphere. Further details
of the campaign and event can be found at http://www.cafod.org.uk/Campaign/Take-action-today
THE MARGARET BEAUFORT INSTITUTE OF THEOLOGY: Are you looking for an opportunity to
learn about and discuss theology? Would you like to do so in an informal
learning setting with other Roman Catholic women exploring their faith? Perhaps you would
like to build on parish experience? The Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology
invites interested
women to join their Thursday afternoon discussion groups on 'Life and Service
in the Catholic Tradition". We are also recruiting for the Cambridge
University Certificate in Theology for Ministry, for those considering theological education,
personal formation, or developing skills for professional pastoral practice. To find out more,
get in touch: mbitadm@cam.ac.uk 01223 741039 and ask for Ela or http://www.margaretbeaufoit.cam.ac.uk/ 12 Grange Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DU
CHILDRENS' PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM: on Tuesday 28th May. Procession will start at 10.45 from
the village to the shrine. Mass will take
place at 12.00 followed by a picnic and fun afternoon at the beach. Further
details available from Christine Storman on 01603 713390 or e-mail chris.storman@tiscali.co.uk
WORLD YOUTH DAY: “at Home” 26th – 29th
July National event for all
young people age 16+. With guest speakers, catechesis, live bands and a satellite link up to World Youth Day in
Rio at the time of the Papal Mass, this is the next
best thing to being there! A group will be going from the diocese. For more information see www.catholiceastanglia.org/youth
BE STILL DAYS AT CLARE PRIORY: led by Fr. Ben. On Tuesday 18th June and Thursday 20th
June. "Sitting still, doing nothing. How?" Just sitting still is a challenge for
most of us not to mention "doing nothing" which of course includes thinking nothing.
Rosa Richardson will be offering us helpful guidelines in her talk and in the discussion
that will follow. The programme
will be identical on both days. Each day will begin at 9.30 am and end at around 3.30 pm. A soup
lunch is provided and the cost is £20.00. Please book through Kathy 01787 277326.
DIOCESAN JUNIOR SUMMER CAMP: This years Junior Camp for 8-14 year olds will take place from
Friday 23rd -Monday 26th August at Eccles Hall, Norfolk. Please see
poster and application forms at the back of church or contact Christine Storman on 01603 713390 for
further details
YOUNG PEOPLE'S PILGRIMAGE TO TAIZE - An invitation to anyone age 17-29. Why not come and
join the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Taize this August? More information at the back of the Church or
go to . www.catholiceastanglia.org/youth
(Deadline for booking June 14th).
YOUNG HELPERS FOR LOURDES: If you are aged 17-25 and would like to come to Lourdes as a young helper for the Catholic Association Pilgrimage on 22-31 August 2013 please contact
David & Judy Ball on young_helpers@catholicassociation.co.uk
or see the notice board at the back
of church for further details.
OUR LADY OF LOURDES. SAWSTON
Fairtrade Stall - Food, jewellery, and greetings
cards will be on sale in the hall
after both Masses next Sunday 2nd June.
Children's classes on the Catholic faith - aimed at children aged 6 and above who do not attend a Catholic primary school. The classes will be held in the Parish House 10-11 on: 9th June, 23rd June, 7th July, 21st July. New children are always welcome, please let Hilary (hilaryrochford@yahoo.co.uk) or Charlanne (charlanne_uk@yahoo.co.uk, 01223 842462) know if you wish your child to attend or if you have any questions about the classes
CAMBOURNE & AROUND
Morning Prayer Monday and Fridays 09.00-09.20 in Cambourne Church. You are welcome to stay for coffee in Cafe 19 afterwards.
READERS ROTA :New rota available in the sacristy, usual place, the file on the left of the priests' bench. Help yourselves.
THE FOOD
BANK: is moving its storage to a new
warehouse in June and until it is established we re
asking for monetary donations. Donations of non-perishable
food-stuffs will resume at the end of June when a 'shopping list' will be
published with the Newsletter. Cash donations can be Gift
Aided, forms available at the back of church or you
can download from the website donations page at www.cambridgecityfoodbank.org.uk
TEACHING
POSITIONS ON DIOCESAN WEBSITE: Our
diocesan website www.catholiceastanglia.org
links you to the Schools Section, where teaching jobs are advertised. It
is being updated all the time, so it is a very useful resource.
DIOCESAN CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE: You are warmly invited to the 8th
Diocesan Celebration of Marriage
and Family Life on Saturday 22nd June 2013 at 1100, at St. John's
Cathedral, Earlham Road, Norwich. This is a wonderful
opportunity to celebrate and bear witness to the true nature of marriage. Mass with renewal of Marriage Commitment at 11.00am,
followed by a buffet lunch in the Narthex and Cathedral
garden. Certificates will be presented to those couples Celebrating 1st, 5th, 10th, 20th, 25th,
30th, 40th, 50th,, 60th
(and above!) anniversaries this year, and to families where there is a baby under 1 year. Please inform us in good time if you wish to attend, especially if you
will be receiving a certificate. There is no charge for the event, but donations will be welcome on the day. To book please contact Juliet by telephone: 01603 417355
or email mflc.eastanglia@yahoo.co.uk
DIOCESAN
PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: Takes
place this year on
the 23rd to the 30th August. If you wish to come on this pilgrimage and would like further information please visit: www.catholicassociation.co.uk/home/FAQ.shtml
or email: contact@catholicassociation.co.uk
SOCIETY OF ST
VINCENT DE PAUL: If anyone you know has lost touch with the Parish through illness or other misadventure, and wishes to regain contact through a visit by the Society of St
Vincent de Paul, please phone or write to the Parish Office: tel.350787, email office@olem.org.uk,
postal address: The Catholic Rectory, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 IJR.
DIOCESAN VOCATIONS TEAM: If you are interested in discovering more about vocations to the Priesthood and religious life, visit our Diocesan Vocations Website www.callingeastanglia.org.uk,
speak to your Parish Priest or contact a member of
our Diocesan Vocations Team. Contact names are posted
on the notice-boards.
GOOD NEIGHBOURLY PARKING: It has been brought to our attention that in an effort to get to Mass,
parishioners are making unauthorised use of
nearby car-parks. The Parish has not entered
into any arrangements for parking at offices close to our Churches. When Parish car-parks are full and on-street
parking is not available, please use the nearest public car-park. Always ensure
that emergency access routes remain clear.
SOULFOOD PRAYER GROUP: Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 20.00 in the Parish Hall at OLEM and every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at St Laurence's
ONE-OFF GIFT AID ENVELOPES: If you have a stock of one-off Gift Aid declaration envelopes at home, please check the reverse. If the tax information notice is
missing from the back of the envelope,
they are no longer valid and should be shredded.
WEEKLY OFFERTORY ENVELOPES: Were discussed at the Finance Committee meeting and it was decided that these envelopes will not be reinstated due to the cost of
administration. Wherever possible we would ask you to consider making your weekly offering by standing order. Standing order forms & gift aid declarations are
available from the Parish Office.
MASS INTENTIONS: Sadly,
we are unable to claim gift aid on donations
received for Mass intentions.
5 ALIVE would like
to recruit helpers to assist specifically with the set-up of our sound system.
One of our existing members is away for a year and another leaves at the end of
this academic year, so we will need some additional assistance in the near future.
Most of the work is purely physical (moving chairs, setting up lights,
microphone stands, speakers, running cables). There is also the opportunity to
learn how to operate the sound desk during Mass. Please contact Ray on ray.cliff1@btinternet.com
or c.872733.
FUNDING BY THE
PARISH: We would like to remind any groups requiring funding by the Parish that they must in the first instance submit a completed Funding Application Form. None may enter into any financial commitment on behalf of the Parish until this application form has been approved by the Finance Committee, which meets quarterly.
7-UP: We have some great
events planned this year, please see our new notice board at the back of Church, and our website. www.7-up.org.uk
SAMUEL
GROUP: The Diocese is running a
new discernment group called the 'Samuel
Group' for single people in their 20s and 30s. It will meet in Cambridge, but is open to anyone from East Anglia. For
further information contact Fr. John Warrington, Tel. 01473 728115 Email: vocations@east-angliadiocese.org.uk
VOCATIONS: Interested in discovering more about vocations to the Priesthood or
religious life? Please speak to Fr. Peter or to our Diocesan Vocations Director Fr. John Warrington, who can be contacted at St
Mary's Catholic Presbytery, 322 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich. IP4 4BD (01473 728115) or vocations@eastangliadiocese.org.uk
PRAYER FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A NEW BISHOP
Father,
Eternal
Shepherd of your people,
you lead your
Church with unfailing providence,
you guide and nourish your flock
with steadfast love.
in your goodness grant to your
Church of East Anglia
a holy, wise and gentle Shepherd
under whose
watchful care we may grow in faith.
We make our
prayer through our Lord Jesus Christ your Son,
who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen
PARISH CENTRE:
The Parish Centre Manager, Richard Peroni is
on-site every weekday between 10.00—15.00, or otherwise by appointment. You can telephone him on 07760955324 or e-mail olempcm@yahoo.co.uk
MASS INTENTIONS. While we do
our best to accommodate the
Masses you request on the day and at the time specified it is not always possible especially on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation when the Parish Priest
is obliged to offer one Mass “For
the People of the Parish”. You will be
reminded of this when you request a Mass for your
intentions. It makes life a lot easier if any cheques for Mass offerings
are made out to OLEM rather than to individual priests. It is a kind and
generous thought on your part, but not how it works out in practice. Likewise
requests for Masses are best handled through the parish office.
AGED 10-13? Like
adventure? Got questions about faith? Visit www.yfaith.co.uk
: the site that is written by young people for young people.
ADDENBROOKES HOSPITAL: 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 information is given to the Chaplaincy if you just put your religious
denomination on the hospital form. Please check with the ward clerk
that the patient is registered as a catholic and that the patient has ticked
the box giving their permission for a member of the chaplaincy team to
visit. Helpful information can be found on http://www.addenbrookes.org.uk/serv/nonclin/chaplaincy/rc_customs.htm.
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)
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.
Our
Lady and the English Martyrs