ST. JAMES
THE LESS AND ST. HELEN

CATHOLIC CHURCH, Colchester

with

Mersea, Mile End and Monkwick

Fr
Joseph Whisstock

Fr
Brett
Adams

Fr
Philip Willenbrock

51 Priory
Street , Colchester, Essex,
CO1 2QB

Tel:
01206 866317;   Fax  01206 791213

E-Mail      [email-masked]

www.stjamesthelessandsthelen.org

PENTECOST SUNDAY [B]

May 31st   2009 A.D.

Dear
Friends

Information doesn’t add up to wisdom;
knowledge doesn’t necessarily lead to good judgement.  Like the judge in a complicated and
protracted court case, we can possess all the information available but still
be no wiser about what it actually means.  In today’s Gospel we hear Jesus
give his final address to his disciples.    He promises to send them a
good lawyer!  Lawyers are needed
only when there is trouble and there is plenty of that knocking at the
door.  This lawyer is no human
advocate; he is the spirit of truth who comes from the Father.  Witnesses are ranged on either side to
argue the case at issue:  is Jesus
the Messiah and the Son of God?
The opposition is represented by the unbelieving Jews who bring their
own testimony against the claim and even after the Resurrection there are
still many who do not accept the evidence.  Before the coming of the Advocate, the
apostles were incapable of acting as witnesses; they were frightened men who
were too confused and hurt to act effectively on behalf of Jesus, but with
the help of the Spirit they are graced with new courage.  Their courtroom is the market place
and they are willing to testify to the truth to anyone who has ears.  We know the lawsuit still continues;
the case is not closed; the Spirit continues to be the Advocate to us.  We are the witnesses today – not
so much by the quality of our information, but by the quality and courage of
our lives.  Lives that can be a
witness to the love of God for it is our daily life, our human behaviour, that
is the most fundamental language of all.
Our actions speak louder than our words and everything we say and do
is an act of communication.  If
our lives are guided by the Spirit, then we are speaking the new language of
God and that language will bring people to unity and peace.

God
bless

EVENTS THIS WEEK  [Check for any changes]

Evening Prayer will be at
48 Priory Street
until 12TH June

Wednesday  3rd June     6:45pm    Scripture Course
Crypt

Thursday 4th
7:30pm    Mersea AGM
St Cedds

Saturday 6th                  10:30am    FHC Mass [2 of 2]             Priory
St

DAILY:                 8:35am; Rosary &Divine
Mercy  [Wednesdays 11:30am]

EVENING
PRAYER:
Monday
to Friday 5:45pm @ 48 Priory St

PRAYER
GROUP:                                           Mondays  at 8pm in the Crypt

MEDITATION
GROUP:
Tuesdays at 8pm at
No. 48 Priory St

EXPOSITION:
NOT
THIS WEEK

RECENTLY DECEASED:  Please pray for the repose of the soul of
Iris Licence who has recently died.  May she rest in peace.

SECOND
COLLECTION:  As announced previously,
there will be a second collection today
for the annual Sick Clergy Fund. This is a most needed  source of help for our
increasingly aging Clergy who require supplementary assistance, following a
lifetime of service.

FIRST HOLY
COMMUNION:  Please remember in your
prayers those of our children who made their First Holy Communion this
Saturday- Alfred Armstrong, Kieran Box,
Freddie and Rafi Cappabianca,
Roman Carvell, Joseph Costello, Isobel Edwards,
Finlay Flint, Toby Gambrill, Martin Porter, Anna
Richards Coldicutt, Jessica Tin, Robert Worth and
Joseph Zepeda and those who are about to next Saturday- Jessica Baloso,
Samantha Dalipe, Lorenzo de Leon, Kyla de la Rosa,
Jacob Donnellan, Mattie Dumol,
Bryan Garcia, Lewis Grace, Emily Harding, Ella Haskell, Camille Hilario, Bethany Himsworth,
Charlotte Hunter, Mia Johns, Aoife Kennedy, Frances
Lastrilla, Angelika Magsino,
Tristan Maralit, Jamie Morgan, Gareth Moriarty,
Louis O’Geran, Kristine Kay Rapanut, Freddy Richardson, Patricia Salcedo,
Adam and Grace Smith, Jack Tinker, Megan Turnbull, Ewan Walters, Levi
Williams.   The
celebration of First Holy Communion is a cause of thanksgiving and joy, not
only for the families involved but also for the whole parish community.   Please note that again there
will be no Confessions or Exposition next Saturday morning.

VACANCY:
Youth Co-ordinator, Basildon Team Ministry, and
School Chaplain, De la Salle School, Basildon. This opportunity is the
chance to support young people in their development and understanding of a lived
Catholic faith. £20,000/£22,000p.a. Application is by letter and
CV, closing date 4th June, full details on www.bcys.net/jobs
or call Fr Dominic on 01268
553425.  See poster in the porch
and Diana has a copy of the job description.

CAFOD
COLLECTION:  Will be taken up next Sunday after all
Masses

CONFIRMATION
CLASS PLEASE NOTE:  Sunday 7th June 10:30 Mass “Celebration of
Election” all confirmation class to attend.  Confirmation class as usual after 6:30 Mass on the 14th
June. [Our away day is on the 4th July. Attendance is required for this ].

ADULT CONFIRMATIONS: As you know, The Bishop
will be conferring the Sacrament of Confirmation on these young people,
currently attending preparation classes, on the 20th September.  If you are over the age of 18, a
weekly-practising Catholic and would like to be
confirmed by Bishop Thomas in
September, please contact the Parish Office within the next two weeks  so that your contact
details may be taken for separate preparation session[s].

INTERPRETING GENESIS:  To mark the Darwin anniversary this year, Fr Adrian Graffy will be
giving an Ecumenical Study Day on the creation stories in the Book of Genesis
on Saturday 6th June at Brentwood Cathedral Hall from 10.30 to 3
p.m. There are now limited places available for this event, so please book
your place by phoning 01277 265289 or by e-mail
to [email-masked]
There is no charge for the event and a sandwich lunch will be provided.

MONKWICK
NEWS:  Coffee morning on
Saturday, 6th June 10:30-12:30.  Hosted by Mike Firmin,
Eastview, Langham Lane, Boxted.  All very welcome.

KSC –
PILGRIMAGE TO AYLESFORD – 7th JUNE:  Leaves East Hill at 8:50am.  Leaves Aylesford at approximately 4pm.  Cost: £10 Return. To book ring
Bill de Smith on 767597 – or speak to a member of the KSC.

REPOSITORY:  Please note the Repository will not be
open on Sunday, 7th June.

INVITATIONS:- [1] From Greenstead Parish. Thursday, 11th
June. Coach to London
– Kensington Palace/Gardens/Exhibition of Princess of Wales’
frocks or just shopping in Kensington.
Cost £12. Phone Jean on 865038 to book. Leaves St John Payne at 9am.  Back to Greenstead approx. 7/8pm. [2] Keep Fit at St Monica’s,
Wivenhoe.  Saturday 13th
June at 10:15am.  All welcome.

BAPTISM
COURSE:  The next baptism course
has been arranged for Monday, 15th June and Monday, 22nd
June at 7:30pm in the Crypt. This Course is for all those wishing to have a
child [of up to 6 years] baptised in the months up to and including September.  If you would like to present a child
for Baptism please note that both
sessions must be attended.   There is no need to make an
appointment.

CAVENDISH
CONCERT:  Early Notice of the next
Concert which will take place at Priory
Street on the 27th June.  More details to follow.

REUNION: Were you at St. Angela's Ursuline Convent,
Forest Gate, from 1957 -1961? We (Margaret Foley, Carole Edwards, Marjorie Beck) are trying to arrange a reunion for Old Brownies
for the aforementioned years on Saturday July 4th at 12.30 at a local
restaurant in Brentwood. Could you please
call Margaret Foley 0208 529 5599 if you are able to attend.

PILGRIMAGES EITHER [a] TO ASSISI: 1ST-8TH
October.  Cost £699 half
board or [b] TO ASSISI [4 nights], LORETO [1 night], SAN
GIOVANNI ROTONDO [2 nights] 1st-8th October:] Cost
£779 H/B;  Both include flight, excursions, and a guide throughout; excludes
insurance, single room supplement.
Contact the Parish Office or see Fr Joseph.

URGENT:  Two helpers are urgently needed and a
sandwich maker for the Colchester Soup Run.  This is jointly run Christian venture,
and if you are able to spare a couple of hours – on a rota basis – please contact Claire – 765926.

BETHLEHEM ARTS:  There are still goods to be collected from the Parish Office [on a
Monday, Tuesday or Friday]. Please settle by cheque,
made payable to Bethlehem Arts,
rather than cash.

IF YOU ARE
NEW TO THE PARISH: please introduce yourself to one of the priests after Mass.  A registration form will need to be
completed.  If you are moving
within or out of the parish, please let the parish office know.

THE PARISH
WEB SITE:  For all contact,
inclusions etc, please get in touch with Don
Clarke.  His email address is [email-masked]

LITURGY FOR PENTECOST
SUNDAY [B]

May 31st 2009  A.D.

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

Saturday  May 30th

Sunday May 31st

6:15
pm

8:00
am

10:30 am

6:30
pm

Teresa Wood RIP

Michael Treby RIP

Mona Woodmass RIP

James Worthen RIP

West Mersea

8:30
am

John Smith RIP

Mile
End

9:15
am

Frederick, Elizabeth & Angelo Lucas RIP

Monkwick

10:15 am

Parishioners

Monday June
1st

St Justin, M.

Church      9:15 am   Henry Stewart RIP

Tuesday
2nd

Feria

Church      9:15 am
Dr Roger Sykes
RIP

Wednesday 3rd

Ss Charles Lwanga and his Companions, Mm.

Church     12:15 pm   Frederick, Elizabeth & Angelo Lucas RIP

Thursday 4th

Feria

Church       9:15 am   Seamus
Lyons RIP

Doris Murphy RIP

Friday 5th

St Boniface, Bp .M.

Church       9:15
am   Jay Family Intentions

Saturday 6th       Feria

N.B.         Church
10:30 am   Michael Piquet – Wicks
RIP

[FHC
Mass 2 of 2]

LITURGY FOR THE MOST HOLY
TRINITY [B]

June 7th  2009
A.D.

Saturday June 6th

Sunday   June 7th

6:15
pm

8:00
am

10:30 am

6:30
pm

Lancelot Milford
RIP

Intentions of Maria & Family

Patrick Burke RIP

Donor’s Intention

West Mersea

8:30
am

Parishioners

Mile End

9:15
am

Gerry Coyle RIP

Monkwick

10:15 am

Peggy Wilding RIP [TR]

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
NOT AM THIS WEEKEND

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: John O’Hara     [549222]

www.marriagecare.org.uk   or 0800 389 3801.
www.brentwoodvocations.org

The Brentwood Diocesan Trust – Registered Charity No.
234092