ST. JAMES THE LESS AND ST.
HELEN

CATHOLIC CHURCH,
Colchester

with

Mersea, Mile End and
Monkwick

Fr Joseph Whisstock

Fr
Paul
Dynan

Fr
Philip Willenbrock

51 Priory Street , Colchester, Essex, CO1 2QB

Tel:
01206 866317;   Fax  01206 791213

E-Mail      [email-masked]

www.stjamesthelessandsthelen.org

TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY - YEAR B – October 22nd

- World Mission
Day -

Dear
Friends

The
role reversal idea used in the television programme
where the heads of large companies perform the most menial tasks in their organisations is meant to help the powerful to be more
realistic and understand the needs of the more lowly, for the latter are the
ones who keep the cogs of life turning.
Given the nature of modern society, many of these heads have never
been near the shop floor in the first place and when one man stocking
supermarkets shelves asks the other how much he earns,
no amount of coughs and grunts
through a row of tins can reduce the stunning effect of
“£500,000”. Every institution, the Church included, has to
guard against the tendency for the bosses to become isolated from the reality
of the “shop floor”.

Jesus
struggles to get his disciples to understand the core meaning of his message
of service to the point of suffering and death as he makes his third and most
detailed prophecy of his Passion. We might have thought that by this time the
Twelve would be beginning at least to understand if not accept this message.
Not a bit of it: James and John approach Jesus wanting positions of
power.  But the only thing Jesus
can offer them is a share in his sufferings, to drink from the cup he will
drink from and be baptised in his baptism of
suffering. Jesus’ kingdom is not about who wears the crown, but who
bears the cross. John and James claim to be able to follow in the footsteps
of Jesus but the events of his Passion when “all his disciples deserted
him and ran away” show their eyes are still blinded to reality.  Later of course, the disciples will
follow the road Jesus has shown them, but it will be a long learning curve
for them.  We, too, are called to
serve if we are to be true disciples.
It is not an easy task and we need honesty with ourselves and reliance
upon Jesus to achieve it.
God bless

EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday 25th
October
7:30pm
SVP Meeting – Presbytery

Thursday 26th
October
MERSEA DAY   Visits to the Housebound and

“
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“                 7:00 pm Mass at St Cedd’s

Friday, 27th
October
12:00 Mass at General Hospital Chapel

Saturday 28th
October
11:00 am – 3:30pm  Day of Reflection - CBH

“
“
“
7:30 pm Friends
of Peru
Charity Snail Race - CBH

WORLD
MISSION
SUNDAY:  Today Catholic
Communities and parishes all over the world answer the call to share the Good
news of Jesus with all peoples.
Supporting World Mission Sunday helps
our brothers and sisters in younger Churches to learn about Christ, to
proclaim the truth and ensure the needs of the poor are met.  There will be a second collection
today: the money will go directly to those most in need.  If possible, please use the Gift Aid
envelopes provided.

BAPTISMS:    Joshua Philip Hughes. God bless this child and
congratulations to his family.

RECENTLY
DECEASED:  Please pray for the repose
of the soul of Helen Matla and Jan Szpytma who have recently died.  May they rest in peace.
[Funerals have yet to be arranged and may affect next week’s daily Mass
schedule].

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
PROGRAMME:  This year’s
Programme will start soon for children in Year 3 and above.  Further details will be provided in
the Newsletter.  If you are
interested in helping with the Programme, either as a Catechist or Young
Helper, please contact Hywel and Pam Edwards on 867325 or after the 10:30
Mass in Priory Street.  Thank you.

ST BENEDICT’S COLLEGE
APPLICATION FORMS:  As at the going
to press of this Newsletter, the remaining appointment times with Fr Joseph
are:-   Tuesday, 24th October, from 3.30pm – 4.30pm and
Friday, 3rd November from 12.10am -12.30pm and 2.40pm –
4.30pm. Please telephone the Parish Office on a Monday, Tuesday or Friday to arrange.

MERSEA DAY – THURSDAY,
26TH OCTOBER:  Visits will be
made to the sick and housebound.
Please telephone the Parish Office if there is anyone in particular
need of a visit.  Mass will be
celebrated at St Cedds.

ST JOHN PAYNE AUTUMN FAYRE:  Invitation from Greenstead Parish - Saturday 28th October 10am-12pm at the Community Centre.

A DAY OF REFLECTION: On Saturday, 28th October. Handouts can be
found in the porch on the notice board above the Newspaper Table and on the
Parish Web Site. If you wish to attend please return the slip to the Presbytery.  Details of other events are also on
the handout.

AFTERNOON OF PRAYER IN HONOUR OF OUR LADY OF THE
ROSARY

[October is the month of
the Rosary] will take place in the Church on Sunday 29th October
from noon to 4pm.  See poster in the porch for  further
details. All are welcome.

FRIENDS OF PERU: Are organizing a Snail Race in the Cardinal Bourne
Hall on 28th October at 7.30pm.  Tickets £6 each, which includes
a chicken or fish and chip supper. A fun evening – snails are provided
– wooden ones!. Entrance by ticket only, in
advance, from Helen Treby on 867707.

PARISH OPEN MEETING: As the members of the Parish Council advised in
their post-Mass address, there will be an open Parish Meeting on Sunday, 29th
October at 7:45pm in the
Cardinal Bourne Hall.  All
parishioners are warmly invited.

PRIESTLY VOCATIONS @ BRENTWOOD DIOCESE:  The next Friday evening meeting takes place on the 3rd
November at Abbotswick House of Prayer from 6.30pm
to 9.30pm for men discerning their vocation.  The evening is informal and will
include supper, opportunities for prayer and discussion.  Please contact Fr Joseph Silver,
Vocations Director, on 01268 553425 or [email-masked]
if you would like to attend.

YOUTH NEWS:  Would
you like to see more for young people in your parish? Are you aged 16+ or an
interested adult? A Confirmation Catechist? A youth club leader?  National
Youth Sunday is 26th November  and CAFOD have come
up with a DVD full of great ideas for use in the parish on that day and
beyond.  The Brentwood Catholic
Youth Service want to help you to make the most of
it. There is training across the Diocese and here are the details for Priory Street: Friday
3rd November in the Crypt. 7.30pm to 9.30pm [please arrive at 7:15pm so the session can start at 7:30pm].

GRAND DRAW & PARISH SOCIAL to be held on Saturday 18th November at 7.30pm in the Cardinal Bourne
Hall.  Please support this fun
evening…………. Cheese and wine, music and prizes.  Grand
Draw prizes are still needed.
Please contact Bernie on 549524 or Ron and Margaret on 797850.

MERSEA NEWS: Many
thanks to Sue Jenner for hosting our October coffee morning.  This was the last one of 2006, so once
again thanks to all who have supported us over the
last few months.  We are having our Christmas Fayre at the Church on 25th November, starting
at 10.30am.  Please make a note of the date and
join us.

SHOPPING TRIP TO CALAIS:  The SVP are organizing a Pre-Christmas shopping trip to Calais on 29th
November by luxury coach.
£20 p.p. ALL BOOKINGS BY 30TH OCTOBER.  Phone Anna on 242170 or Ann on
844914.

A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: “Hope in Dark Places” -  SUNDAY 10TH DECEMBER 7:45pm at ST JOHN’S
CHURCH, ST JOHN’S CLOSE, COLCHESTER. Hymns and Readings
for Advent with the Choir of St Peter & St Paul,
West Mersea; Choreography by cre8.  Tickets are FREE but limited to first
applicants. [Collection to cover expenses on the evening]. To book, call Liz
Bird on 01206 843383.  Come to
watch or take part!

DAILY:
Rosary
– 8.40am; Divine
Mercy – 9am

EVENING PRAYER:
Monday to Friday 5.45pm

PRAYER GROUP:
Mondays in the Crypt – 8pm

MEDITATION GROUP:
Tuesdays at 48 Priory
Street – 8pm

EXPOSITION:
Saturdays 10am – 11am

SICK PARISHIONERS:  Please pray for Emily Begg, June Bickersteth, Tony Bickersteth, Sylvina de Britto, Marie Dixon,
John Fisher, Denisia Gray, Richard Hadcock, Eileen Head, Michelle Huet,
Deirdre Kehoe, Catherine Libby, Luke McShane, John
Rae, Sheila Shillingford,Carole
Stover.

THE PARISH WEB SITE: For ALL
contact, inclusions etc., -   please contact Donald
Clarke.  His e mail address is [email-masked]  Otherwise Donald may be contacted via
the Presbytery.  Please leave
envelopes for him.

LITURGY
FOR THE TWENTY-NINTH  SUNDAY OF
THE YEAR [B]

World Mission Day - October 22nd 2006

The first Mass of Sunday is on Saturday Evening at Priory Street

Saturday October 21st

Sunday   October 22nd

6:15
pm

8:00
am

10:30
am

6:30 pm

Joe
Mooney RIP

Intentions
of Arthur Toalster

Intentions
of Sr Helen [DF]

Michael
Brennan RIP

West Mersea

8:30 am

Kathleen
Mary Poole RIP

Mile End

9:15
am

Parishioners

Monkwick

10:15
am

Private
Intention [PC]

Monday 23rd
Feria

Church

9:15 am

D/Rels:
Dampney & Poynton
Families RIP

Tuesday 24th

Feria

Church               9:15 am   Bridget
Lynn RIP

Wednesday 25

Thursday 26th

Feria

Church

St
Cedd, Bp. Secon

Church

9:15 am

9:15 am

In
Thanksgiving for Megan Olivia

Intentions
of Mr L Anton

Secondary
Co-Patron of the Diocese

In
Thanksgiving [MO’D]

Friday 27th

Gen.
Hospital

Mersea

Feria

Church

Chapel

7:00 pm

9:15 am

12:00
pm

Margaret
Murray RIP

Sr Magdalen John RIP [HA]

For
the Intentions of the Patients

Saturday 28th

SS
SIMON & JUDE, Apostles

Church

9:15 am

Margaret
Power RIP

LITURGY
FOR THE THIRTIETH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
[B]

October 29th 2006

Saturday
October 28th

Sunday    October 29th

6:15 pm

8:00 am

10:30
am

6:30 pm

Beryl
and Noel Blanchette RIP

George
De’ath RIP

Jenny
Goddard RIP

Liam
Ennis RIP

West Mersea

8:30 am

Canon
John Bloomfield RIP

Mile End

9:15
am

Michael
and Bridget Brady RIP [A]

Monkwick

10:15
am

Parishioners

SACRAMENT OF
RECONCILIATION

Saturday 10:00-11:00am & 5:30-6:00pm

SACRAMENT OF
BAPTISM

Baptismal Courses arranged as per Newsletter

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
At least Six Months
Notice is required

SCHOOLS

St. Thomas More   - Head:   Bridget Harris (865722)

St. Benedict’s
-Head:   Alan
Whelan   (549222)

The Brentwood
Diocesan Trust – Registered Charity No. 234092