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PLEASE PRAY FOR:
Fr Eric Darwell SDB, the parish priest at St Anne's in Chertsey
and a regular speaker at the New Dawn conference and other charismatic
events for many years, who has been diagnosed with an inoperable
brain tumour. Please pray for him, his family, friends and his
community
Interested in Attending European Symposium on “The
University and the Church in Europe” this Summer?
University academics from across Europe are being invited to
a symposium which is organised by the Council of European Bishops’
Conference and Episcopal Commision for Catholic Education, Schools
and Universities and will be held 17th-20th July at the Pontifi
cal Lateran University in Rome. There will be workshops on the
different disciplines looking at The Human Person (biology).
The City of Man (Environment and economy), the vision of the
sciences and creativity (the arts) and an audience with the
Pope. Further details from Symposium Secretariat, Office for
University Pastoral Care, Vicariate of Rome, tel 00 39 06 69886342
or 39 06 69886503 website www.universitas2000.
Full Immersion for Anne
 Anne
Edwards, wife of John, one of the volunteers at our office,
was received into the Catholic Church at Easter at Our Lady's
in Farnham, Surrey. A former Unitarian minister, Anne received
a revelation of Christ in the Mass at the Celebrate conference
a couple of years ago and knew that she had to become a Catholic.
Not content with a dribble of water Anne felt she wanted "full
immersion" and husband John, who's something of a handyman,
built her a rather ingenius baptistery to oblige. Its coffin-like
shape, only added to the symbolism of the deep meaning of baptism
- dying to our old way of life and being born again in Christ.
As John is training for the diaconate in the Arundel and Brighton
diocese, other would-be catechumens might be able to get him
to bring it out in the future for them too!
UNWANTED BOOKS & TAPES
Unwanted religious books, childrens' books, tapes, CDs, videos
(especially training ones) and particularly connected with the
Charismatic Renewal, for parish book stall, would be gratefully
recieved. Please forward to: 95 Treisillian Road, Exhall, Bedworth,
Warwickshire CV7 9PP.
Café Booklets for The Back Of Your Church
Catholic Evangelisation Services have just brought out six small
booklets to go with the Knowing God Better Series. In the same
striking orange format they cover the material given by David
Payne in his talks Knowing God's Love, God's Word etc. Ideal
as a taster to leave at the back of your church. Cost £3
for set of six booklets plus p&p. For further details contact
Catholic Evangelisation Services, PO Box 333, St Albans, Herts
AL2 1EL. Tel 01727 823803 fax 01727 822837.
GOODBYE LUCIA....…and thank you!
 Goodnews
readers will be sad to learn that Lucia Ossa, who has so ably
done the subscription and marketing for Goodnews, had to return
to Columbia at the beginning of June, when her visa renewal
request was refused. We will miss her, for her vivacity, charm
and dedication and love of "her friends" as she thought
of all the readers of Goodnews. In the four years that she worked
for Goodnews, she helped almost treble the subcriptions to Goodnews,
which has changed from being the newsletter of the charismatic
renewal in England to a magazine serving the Church in England,
Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Emily Towner, a young woman, who
has recently completed a year at the Soho School of Mission
with Fr Alex Sherbrooke, will be joining the Goodnews team for
the summer to help out. Please pray for Lucia and for us, that
we will keep up the good work she started.
Volunteers to support Seamen away from Home
Sea Sunday is coming up this month (July 13th) as well as praying
for seamen who spend much of their lives away from home to bring
us the provisions that we as an island people need, if you live
near a port why not offer some practical help too? The Apostolate
of the Sea, which is a mission agency of the Bishop's conference
as well as funds, needs people who are interested in befriending
seamen by ship visiting or helping out at their hospitality
centres. Training is given. For further details contact AOS,
Herald House, Lamb's Passage, Bunhill row, London EC1Y 8LE.
Tel 020 7588 8285
A RETREAT WITH THE PAPAL PREACHER!
This autumn as part of the ICCRS planned 12 Days of Blessing
in Italy, prayer group leaders from around the world will have
the opportunity of attending a 4 day retreat (20th-25th September)
led by Fr Raniero Cantalamessa OFM Cap at the Mariapolis Centre
at Castelgandolfo. The theme will be "Holiness". There
is also an optional pilgrimage following this to the holy sites
in Italy with Sr Briege McKenna. See coming events for further
details.
St John's Seminary Wonersh Magazine
that gives an insight into Seminary life as well as a platform
for other aspects of Church life. The Magazine includes articles
on vocation, seminary formation, reflections on aspects of Church,
and student sporting activities.The Magazine will be of great
interest for anyone interested in Seminary life, including those
contemplating their vocation, or who may wish to read a refreshing
view of the Church in England and Wales. St John's Seminary
in 2003 has so far seen five men Ordained to the Priesthood
with another five before the end of the year. It currently has
thirty men in formation. For information on how to receive a
copy of the magazine at £1.50 plus p&p please contact
the Goodnews office.
BOOKS - Smith Wigglesworth
Many people in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal have recently
been led to read the writings of Smith Wigglesworth, one of
the early 20th century Pentecostal preachers who was famous
for his preaching and healing ministry. Although Roman Catholics
would not agree with all his theology (ie tongues is an essential
sign of the baptism in the Holy Spirit) no one can be failed
to be inspired and challenged by his single hearted love and
enthusiasm for the Lord and his faith in the power of God to
do all things.
Smith Wigglesworth On the Holy Spirit (Collection of Sermons)
published by Whitaker House price £4.95
The Secret of Smith Wigglesworth’s Power a Biography by
Peter J. Madden £4.95
Smith Wigglesworth on God’s Transforming Power £4.95
The above books and others also by Smith Wigglesworth available
from Good News Books, 15 Barking Close, Luton LU4 9HG. www.goodnewsbooks.net
Tel: 01582 571011. Add £1.50 postage & packing.
PRAY FOR...
* The National Service Committees of England, Ireland, Scotland
and Wales as they seek to discuss how they might work together
and support each other more.
* Catholic Evangelisation Services and their upcoming projects.
- These include the trip of Jenny Baker and Paul Marambos to
Australia 6th-26th July to promote CAFÉ the
video based renewal programme for parishes
- filming of Youth Knowing God Better video in August
- filming of Life in the Spirit Seminars video in August
CATHOLIC EVANGELISATION SERVICES
Tel (01727) 822837 P.O.Box 333, St Albans. AL2 1EL
GOODNEWS
Tel: (020) 7352 5298 Fax: (020) 7351 4486 Allen Hall, 28 Beaufort
St, London. SW3 5AA
GOODNEWS BOOKS & TAPES
15 Barking Close, Luton, LU4 9HG website: www.goodnewsbooks.net
Tel: 01582 571011 Fax: 01582 571012.
AGAPE TAPES
Emmaus at Sandymount, 16 Burbo Bank Road, Liverpool, L23 6TH.
Tel: 0151 924 4439 www.emmaus.uk.com
GOODNEWS ONLINE: www.ccr.org.uk
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