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... From the Goodnews archives, May/June 2003


 

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Annunciation - Elizabeth wangThe Rosary in Pictures
Artist and mystic, Elizabeth Wang, whose paintings we are using for Fr Raniero's articles on the Mass and whom we will feature on the cover of Goodnews starting next month, for a year; is currently exhibiting 20 of her paintings, which illustrate the decades I the rosary including the new mysteries of Light. The exhibition, which runs until 31st May is at the Church of Notre Dame de France off Leicester Square.The Church is open from 9.30 am to 7.30 pm and entrance is free. On 10* May there will be a special meditation on the pictures at I 1.30 am, followed by Mass at 12.30 where the guest preacher will be Fr Aidan Nichols OR For further details on Elizabeth Wang's work visit the website www.radiantlight.org.uk or write to 25 Rothamsted Avenue, Harpenden, Herts AL5 2DN.

Want to work for the Church In Publishing?
The Catholic Truth Society which is responsible for producing simple and inspiring booklets about the Catholic Faith, is looking for two enthusiastic Catholics to help in their customer service department and liase with donors. The jobs are London based. Applicants need to be computer literate and be good communicators, particularly on the telephone. This is a great opportunity for someone who would like work that is directly related to the spreading of the gospel and join a very faith filled team. Further details, CTS, 4-46 Harleyford Road, Vauxhall, London SEII 5AY. (Start dates for the jobs ore 15th May and 15th June 2003)


Re-discovering the Rosary Movement

Timothy Tindal-Robertson, the President of the World Apostolate of Fatima, is launching a Rediscovering the Rosary Movement He comments, "We believe the rosary is an indispensable force for peace in the world, for evangelisation, forthe sanctification of family life and forthe defence ofthe Church against social evils. Our objective in launching the Rediscovering the Rosary Movement would be to bring as many Catholics as possible to pray the Rosary every day according to the inspiring guidelines set out by the Pope in his recent Apostolic letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae, and in fulfilment of Our Lady's request at Fatima". Those interested in .participating should write to 15a Lynhurst Road, St Leonard's, Exeter; Devon EX2 4NX.


Charismatics Involved In University Life?
Are you involved in the university world in some way? The Pope is anxious about the growing secularisation in Europe and the role universities play in this. Thus the Council of European Bishops are holding a symposium in Rome I7th-20th July on the theme of Universities and the Church. Those who would be interested in attending should contact Oreste Pesare at the ICCRS Office in Rome. Website www.iccrs.org.


Media March
Those who would like to take part in annual Media March, which protests an increasing sex and violence content in our media today should meet at 1.30^ pm atTothill Street, London SW1 (near St James's Park tube) on Saturday;' 31st May 2003. Christians and Muslims are uniting in this. This is a grassroots:. initiative started by two mothers concerned at what their children were being exposed to. It now has the support of various family and religious^ groups including Maranatha, Knights of St Columba and the Muslim Council of Britain. Those who can't come but would be willing to sign a petition or, help publicise the march or help with funding should write to Media March, PO Box 353Chelmsford GL53 7XQ

New Evangelistic Initiative By Catholic Truth Society
The Catholic Truth Society, which has been greatly energised and revamped in the last couple of/ears, is behind an imaginative new evangelisation initiative called "Christianity Pure and Simple". This consists of a simple gospel tract which the publishers hope Catholics will buy in large quantities and distribute to their friends and colleagues. Those who are touched by the message in .the leaflet will then be given the opportunity to receive the first of five booklets explaining Christianity, free of charge.


Want some Management Help for your Charity?
David Palmer one of the trustees of Crew Trust, who is an expert in accounting management, and helps many charities and trusts, has developed his own web-site with helpful articles and information in this whole area. Look it all up on www.FinancialM anagementDevelopment.com

 

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