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WANTED FOR THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES
Rosary beads, religious videos, audio tapes, medals, small
statues, scapulars et. Send to:Tom Wall, Ballinookera, Whitegate,
Midleton, Co Cork, Ireland teo 00 353 21 466 1552
USEFUL LENTEN RESOURCES
There are lots of useful Lenten resources around. They include:
BIBLE ALIVE which always brings out a special edition for
the six week Lent period. This has reflections on the daily
Mass readings as well as articles on spirituality and a magazine
section. For details contact: Bible Alive, Graphic House,
124 City Road, Stoke on Trent ST4 2PH tel 01782 745600
CAFOD/CHRISTIAN AID/DLT LENT BOOK price £4.95 + £1
p&p.
Every year CAFOD also brings out a book for Lent with meditations
on the Lent readings which have a particular development/justice
slant and which challenge the reader to do more than just
pray. Available from all bookshops and from Goodnews Books,15
Barking Close, Luton, Beds LU4 9HG tel 01582 571011 www.goodnewsbooks.net
“CHRIST AMONG US” prayer and meditation books and
DVDs by the Westminster diocese to coincide with the Cardinal’s
white paper. Also of interest to others. Contact: St Paul’s
Bookshop 020 7828 5582
OPPORTUNITIES TO JOIN CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES
Becoming part of a Christian community, whether it is
for the long term, or the short term is a wonderful way to
grow in faith and self-knowledge. As each community will have
its own spirituality and emphasis there are communities for
all kinds of callings. Below are several possibilities which
have arrived at the Goodnews office:
L’ARCHE, founded by Jean Vanier, has houses all over
the world and in the UK, where those with learning disabilities
live with others in community. They are looking for assistants
to join them in their work and witness. A challenging but
life enhancing experience. Assistants can be of any age –
both young people/students and older people who might be looking
for a new direction in their life. The houses in Britain are
in Inverness, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Preston, Liverpool, Ipswich,
Kent, Lambeth, Bognor Regis, Brecon. For further information
contact 0800 917 1337 or write to L’Arche, 10 Briggate,
Silsden, Keighley, West Yorkshire BD20 9JT www.larche.org.uk
THE ELM GROVE COMMUNITY, BRIGHTON is made up of four
young adults committed to living the gospel in an urban setting
to respond to the needs of the poor and the call of Christ
to spread the Good News. Rooted in the Benedictine way of
life, the one-year experience includes formation, spiritual
development and outreach projects. Members also work part-time,
mainly in pastoral or service based roles within the Church
or the wider community. The community is looking for two new
members from this summer onwards. Those interested can visit
www.elmgrovecommunity.co.uk or http://www.laybenedictines.org
THE SION COMMUNITY FOR EVANGELISATION is looking for
three or more young adults (aged 20-35) to work alongside
their Cross Purposes Youth Mission Team in outreach to Catholic
Secondary Schools and to lead other youth ministry projects
with young people of various ages. Some experience of working
with young people and leadership skills needed, but full training
giving. Full board and accommodation given. Successful applicants
will live at the community house at Chalfont St Peter and
will become part of the community life there. Those interested
contact David Beresford, Sion Youth Discipleship Base, Holy
Cross Convent, Gold Hill East, Chalfont St Peter, SL9 9DW
tel 01753 888322 www.sioncommuity.org.uk
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
- The South West Conference dates are 3rd-5th November 2006
in Newquay. Details to follow.
- Life is for Joy, the family conference on the Wintershall
Estate near Guilford, is also happening this year 15th - 16th
July. Details to follow.
JEAN VANIER has been confirmed as the main speaker
for the Come and See conference in Liverpool in September
2007.
MEN’S GROUPS
Many men are now regularly meeting in local small groups,
supporting one another through the ups and downs of daily
life. If you are interested in joining one www.harvesters.org.uk/grpwhere.htm.
Let them know if you have formed a group and its details are
not on the web site.
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.ukfreedom.com
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