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 CJM
Will Tour UK This May
Joanne Boyce and Mike Stanley, the singing, song-writing duo
who founded CJM will be touring the UK this May (7th-22nd) to
launch their latest album "Before the Lord". Places
they will play at include: Burntwood, Penshaw(Tyne and Wear),
Liverpool, Newport, Forest Hill, Derby, London Colney and Stratford
on Avon. (see coming events page 34 for further details). Over
the last seven years the pair have become familiar to those
who attend charismatic conferences, and others due to their
appearances on BBC Songs of Praise, Radio 4's Morning Worship
and even Channel 4's Big Breakfast. They will be backed by the
Celebrate Chorus, a group of young adults, who were originally
drawn from the participants at the Celebrate conference one
year and sang with the duo. Mike Stanley comments, "They
have sung with us at various gigs since then, but this will
the first time we've attempted to make them part of a full concert
tour, It's a logistical challenge for us in terms of travel
and accommodation but, as Jo says, the songs on this album were
meant for more voices and these guys sound great, so we just
have to take a leap of faith and go for it."
This Promise is For You
This Promise is For You, is an excellent evangelistic tool,
developed by the English NSC for parishes and small groups.
The first two talks deliver the basic gospel message simply,
clearly and joyfully. The focus is then put on the person of
the Holy Spirit who gives us himself and his gifts to help us
become holy and to serve the Church and world. For full details
of the video course and workbook, contact Goodnews Books, 15
Barking Close, Luton, Beds LU4 9HG. Tel 91582 571011.
WALKIN' HOPE
Plans for the new North East Conference at Minsteracres this
summer (July 9th-llth) are underway. The conference is for everyone
from tots to grannies and particularly suitable for families
who are expected to camp or caravan. There is a small amount
of on site accommodation at Minsteracres itself. Campers won't
have to cook as there will be a tent with hot soup, sandwiches
and drinks and also catering vans with a variety of food.
The programme is varied and has as its main attraction Fr Stan
Fortuna CFR, the rapping priest from the Bronx, who has a particular
ministry to young people, but whose communication gifts reach
everyone! For further details see coming events under 'Conferences'.
LIFE IS FOR JOY
Another new event for the family in the South of England is
"Life is for Joy" (3rd-4th July) a weekend gathering
at Wintershall, the famous Surrey estate where the Life of Christ
is put on. The inspiration for the gathering comes from Sr Sheelagh
O'Flynn who last summer went to New Dawn and Greenbelt, the
evangelical arts festival and felt is would be good to have
something locally. (See coming events for further details.)
CONGRATULATIONS
Fr Sean Conaty, a former member of the English NSC and a long
time leader of the Catholic Charismatic renewal, this year celebrates
his Golden Jubilee to the priesthood. There will be a Celebration
Mass for him on 6th june at our lady of the Assumption in Gateshead.
CaFE TEAM PRODUCE NEW EVANGELISTIC BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
COURSE FOR THE CHURCH
The Department for Parish and Family Catechesis for the Archdiocese
of Birmingham have been so impressed by the CaFE material produced
by Catholic Evangelisation Services at London Colney, that they
commissioned them to produce a Baptism Preparation course. This
flexible and polished resource has input from Archbishop Vincent
Nichols and David Payne, and numerous parents. There are also
humorous comments from young children: "My parents have
to pray hard because I'm a troublemaker at home!" It follows
the Rite of Baptism, and has an evangelistic as well as catechetical
dimension. It is designed to help parents (and godparents) appreciate
the gift of faith given in the Sacrament and their role in nurturing
that faith, but also challenges them to consider their own faith
journey. The complete course consists of 2 videos (or DVDs),
a leadership manual, with a number of booklets for both godparents
and I parents. It is now available nationally and J internationally.
For further details contact Catholic Evangelisation Services,
PO Box 333, St Albans, Herts AL2 1EL. Tel 01727 822837 or visit
www.faithcafe.org
Pentecost Novena Cards
Pray for an outpouring of grace in your parish or your family
by making a Pentecost Novena. £7.50 (cheques payable to
CREW Trust) for 100 cards including p&p. Two options: a)
Traditional John XXIII prayer or b) new one written by fr pat
Collins. Write to Goodnews, Allen hall, 28 Beaufort Street,
London SW3 5AA.
SOS PRAYER LINE
Do you have a problem or concern and want prayer? Ring SOS prayer
line open every evening 8pm - 12 midnight. Manned by people
praying in front of the Blessed Sacrament Tel 01243 377331.
Also at St Patricks 7pm - 11pm. Tel. 0207 4349211.
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
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