Peace of Christ be with you for this next month, and most especially the Lenten Season beyond!
The WYD song contest has ONE UK entry, by my friend and lead singer of Ooberfuse: Cherrie Anderson! So please get yourself and all your mates to vote for her song if you like it! The footage is of Walsingham, and the message of the song focuses on the WYD theme. Don't forget to share the link ;) Voting is free and takes only 5 secs! http://madridmeencanta.org/ficha.php?id=109999207
SPEC are going through some big changes in the near future, so they're looking for 16 keen young Catholics (18-25) particularly from the Diocese of Westminster to volunteer away from home in what is sadly their final year at All Saints Pastoral Centre. If you're interested, check it out: http://www.spec.org.uk/section.asp?id=1666. They are also looking for Senior Programme Leaders as well as volunteers. Visit the RCDOW site for more info.
Please send in any April-Mid May events by Easter Monday, as I will be out of the country from 27th April so will be blitzing my next email out on or around Tuesday 26th April instead. Please also refresh me if you've already sent me information about April and May events back in January!
Lastly, I will not be on emails during the Lenten season (except for emergencies). Neither will I be on facebook. This also means I will not be emailing this information out to the people on my mailing list. If you wish to check what is happening, then you're welcome to view my blog, as it then becomes your free will to seek out the info rather than impose my presence on you! My communications will be limited during this beautiful period of prayer and silence. Thank you for your patience and cooperation in advance :)
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Tuesday 1st March 2011, 19:00 - 21:00: Young Adults in the West Pancake Day
Wednesday 2nd March 2011, 19:00: Covent Garden Prayer Group (weekly prayer group)
Thursday 3rd March 2011, 19:00: Soul Food (weekly prayer group)
Friday 4th March 2011, 19:30: Anchor Session 2 - Sin and Forgiveness
Friday 4th March 2011, 18:00: Women's Vocations Weekend
Friday 4th March 2011, 21:00: Verbum Dei retreat - beLOVEd... beLIeVE it?
Friday 4th March 2011, 21:00: First Friday all-night vigil
Saturday 5th March 2011, 10:30: Study morning on Catholic Education | Human Development from a Catholic Perspective
Saturday 5th March 2011, 12:00: CFR Open Day (Community of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal)
Saturday 5th March 2011, 20:00: Piano and Cello Recital @ Netherhall
Sunday 6th March 2011, 18:00: Young Adults in the West with Bishop Alan Hopes | Solid as a Rock
Sunday 6th March 2011, 19:15: First Sunday Young Adults' Mass, Presider Fr. J-Glenn Murray S.J.
Monday 7th March 2011, 19:30-21:30: The University Catholic Lecture 2011: Religious Freedom - Pope Benedict's vision for a fractured world
Tuesday 8th March 2011, 19:30: The Sacraments in the Catechism of the Catholic Church (series of Tuesday talks)
Tuesday 8th March 2011, 19:00: 40 days for Life London Kick off Rally
Various dates starting Tuesday 8th March 2011, 19:00-20:30: Faith matters Lent 2011 | Being Catholic Today
Thursday 10th March 2011, 19:30: Talks @ Netherhall | The Christian Church and British Values (other talks follow)
Friday 11th March 2011, 18:30: Juventutem London - March Solemn High Mass
Weekend of Friday 11th March 2011: Transformed in Christ | Young Adults Worth Abbey retreat
Saturday 12th March 2011, 09:30: Catholic Charismatic Day of Renewal
Saturday 12th March 2011, 10:00: CYMFed Congress
Sunday 13th March 2011, 19:00-21:00: Catholicism - The Course
Monday 14th March 2011, 20:00: Balham Lenten Talks
Monda 14th March 2011: tbc: Faithful Pilgrim (series of talks)
Wednesday 16th February 2011, 19:20: Westminster Young Adults Midweek meal
Thursday 17th March 2011, 17:30: Launch of 'Persecuted and forgotten?' 2011
Saturday 19th March 2011, 15:00: Third Saturday Netherhall afternoon of recollection for male students
Saturday 19th March 2011, 16:00: Series of Psycho-Spirituality talks
Sunday 20th February 2011, 17:15: Frassati Society meal and talk
Tuesday 22nd March 2011, 18:30: Faith in film | Lenten journey in the Desert
Friday 25th March 2011, 19:00-21:00: Vocations Discernment Group
Saturday 26th March 2011, 19:30: Catholic Underground London
Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd April 2011: Carmelite Lenten Retreat
Saturday 2nd April 2011, 10:00: FEARLESS@Shrewsbury <-- Anniversary of death of PJPII *special day!*
Weekend of Friday 15th April: Movie Premiere of Emilio Estevez's The Way
Friday 15th- Sunday 17th April 2011: Holy Week Retreat
Saturday 16th April 2011, 09:00 - 13:00: Prayer Vigil outside an abortion clinic with Bishop Alan Hopes, CFR's & Helpers of God's precious infants
Congregation focus
Website of the month
Links to Student/Young Adult talks
Other helpful links
The Sacraments in the Catechism of the Catholic Church (A series of talks)
Tuesday 1st March 2011, 19:00
See Tuesday 8th March 2011
Westminster Young Adults Pancake Fest!
Tuesday 1st March 2011, 19:00
My Old Dutch Pancake House,16 Kensington Church Street, Kensington, London, W8 4EP
Yes, it's not quite Pancake day...we're doing it a week early to avoid the crowds and to start early
Website:http://www.myolddutch.com/restaurant_02.asp
Covent Garden / Corpus Christi Prayer Group
Wednesday evenings between 19:00-21:00 and then to the Coal Hole for socialising
Corpus Christi Presbytery, Maiden Lane, WC2E 7NB.
For young adults who live and work in Central London seeking to deepen their prayer and spiritual life. It's a great opportunity to top-up on your faith, hope and love of God in fellowship with each other which concludes with social time a nearby pub. Includes music ministry, prayer, Mass on first Wednesdays, confessions, rosary and contemplative prayer.
Soul Food
Thursday evenings between 19:00-21:00 and then to the Lukin for socialising
St Charles Borromeo Church, Ogle Street, London, W1W 6HS
Soul Food is a Catholic charismatic prayer group for young adults. We meet at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Central London every Thursday from 7 to 9pm for worship, teaching and faith sharing. Most people who come are in their 20s or 30s, but everyone is welcome.
A night at Soul Food starts with praise and worship, followed by a talk or Bible based teaching on a particular theme. This is usually followed up with a time of response such as prayer ministry, small group discussion or faith sharing, individual prayer and meditation or Eucharistic Adoration.
For more info, visit http://soulfoodgroup.org/
Anchor your Faith! Session 2 - Sin and Forgiveness
Friday 4th March 2011, 19:30-21:30
St. Benedict's Ealing Abbey, Charlbury Grove, Ealing, W5 2DY
The wonderful Marianne Cuthbertson (a truly gifted communicator of the faith!) will be continuing the Anchor course from last month. The anchor course is a great way of rediscovering some fundamental truths about practical Christian living and is perfect for any young Catholic adults who wish to be more informed when living out their Christian duty! Teaching takes place during the first hour, with an opportunity for first Friday Holy Hour which includes an act of consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. http://www.anchoryourfaith.com/ gives more info on the course. If you have not been before you are very welcome to come along, we run the Young Adult's Group every Friday evening at St Benedict's Ealing Abbey and have a variety of things going on - email Rachel Kidd for more details: rachel_kidd@hotmail.co.uk.
Women's Vocations Weekend
Friday 4th March 2011, 18:00 - Sunday 6th March 2011, 14:00
Convent of the Assumption, 20 Kensington Square, London, W8 5HN
A weekend with the Religious of the Assumption, for women aged 18-35.
Our lives are centred around daily mass, divine office and adoration. Prayer enables us to work to make Jesus Christ and his Church known and loved. Perhaps you may be called to join us?...
For more info: assumptionsisters@gmail.com or phone 07503241127 / www.assumptionreligious.org
Verbum Dei retreat - beLOVEd... beLIeVE it?
Friday 4th March 2011, 21:00 - Sunday 6th March 2011, 14:30
Isle of Wight
Come and take this opportunity to explore the relationship between believing in God and the impact it has on our lives. DO you believe it? Do you live it? Are you Loved? Beloved? How to believe, love and live? These are some of the questions we'll be trying to find answers to find answers to.
For more info: Verbum Dei London on 0207 731 3367 or email verbumdei.lon@gmail.com
First Friday all-night vigil
Friday 4th March 2011, 21:00
St. Patrick's School of Evangelisation, 21a Soho Square, London, W1D 4NR
Every First Friday, SPES (St. Patrick's Evangelisation School) has an all-night vigil devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which corresponds with the First Friday Devotion that was promised to us via St. Margaret Mary Alacoque. For more information about First Friday Devotions, you can visit this page of my blog. The monthly event kicks off with Mass @ 7pm, then dinner is served after, and this takes us into Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament for the whole night. See the SPES blog mentioned above for more info or contact Deanna Joy on 0207 434 9965 and spes@stpatricksoho.org.
Study morning on Catholic Education | Human Development from a Catholic Perspective
Saturday 5th March 2011, 10:30-13:00
Newman House University Catholic Chaplaincy, 111 Gower Street, London, WC1E 6AR
Dr Grenham, chief actuary in the UK Government's Actuary's Department and lecturer in demography and development at the LSE will lead
a seminar which focuses on development and education; not just what the Catholic Church says about education but how and why education matters for development, especially the education of women.
Attendance is free but places must be booked in advance. To book a place, please contact: Fr Joe Evans, Catholic chaplain to the IOE and King’s College London: j.evans@ioe.ac.uk
CFR Open Day (Community of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal)
Saturday 5th March 2011, 12:00
The Associates meet as a group the first Saturday of the month in Canning Town for a day of prayer, service and fellowship. A typical day begins at 12:30 pm with Holy Mass followed by lunch while the Associates exchange greetings with one another and with the Friars. After lunch, each member is assigned some type of work duty which assists the mission of the Friars. Work assignments include such chores as sorting donated clothing, preparing food, maintaining/cleaning the Kitchen and Shelter for the homeless, gardening, and other means of serving the poor. At the end of the work period there is a tea break followed by a talk given by a friar. Holy Hour with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction begins at 5 pm. Following the prayer time with our Eucharistic Lord, there is time for informal sharing over supper (each person brings a dish). The day comes to a close with Night Prayer. In addition to the first Saturdays in Canning Town, the Associates have an annual weekend retreat. Every two years the Associates plan a pilgrimage to a Holy Site.
If you are interested in learning more about the Associates of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal please contact: Fr. Emmanuel, C.F.R. at 0207 474 0766
Piano and Cello Recital @ Netherhall House
Saturday 5th March 2011, 20:00
Netherhall House, Nutley Terrace, London NW3 5SA
Ricard Rovirosa and Oscar Alabau present music by Mendelssohn, Faure, Debussy, Falla and Prokoviev. These are free of charge but donations are welcomed.
For more information please contact Pablo on: pablohinojo@gmail.com and on 0207 472 5720.
Solid as a Rock: Young Adults in the West with Bishop Alan Hopes
Sunday 6th March 2011, 18:00
Holy Trinity Church, 41 Brook Green, London, W6 7BL
The theme for the event is ‘Solid as a Rock’, drawing on the Gospel of the day. The event will begin with Mass celebrated by Bishop Alan and followed by a time of food, meeting with other young Catholics, discussion and the opportunity to ‘Grill the Bishop’. All young adults aged 17-35 are welcome.
For more information, Contact Dave: daveburke@rcdow.org.uk
First Sunday Young Adults' Mass, Presider Fr. J-Glenn Murray S.J.
Sunday 6th March 2011, 19:15
The Church of the Immaculate Conception, 114 Mount Street, London, W1K 3AH
Fr J-Glenn Murray SJ. who is also speaking at CYMFed this year will preside at this Mass. J-Glenn was the principal drafter of "Plenty Good Room," a document from the United States Bishop’s Committee on the Liturgy and the Secretariat for African American Catholics, and former Director of the Office for Pastoral Liturgy in the Diocese of Cleveland from 1995 to 2007. Quiet prayer ignites the evening from 7.15pm followed by Mass @ 7.30pm and your'e invited to join us for a chat and drink at The Audley pub on Mount Street after Mass. If you would like to be of service during the Mass by welcoming or reading, let us know! We're also inviting anyone who has a passion for singing or playing an instrument, to come to the music practice, which starts at 5.30pm in the Mount Street Jesuit Centre Meeting Room.
For more info contact ricardo@fsplus.info.
The University Catholic Lecture 2011: Religious Freedom - Pope Benedict's vision for a fractured world
Monday 7th March 2011, 19:30-21:30
Newman House Catholic Chaplaincy, 111 Gower Street. London, WC1E 6AR
Religious freedom, the key to all other rights and liberties, is increasingly under pressure across the world from both religious and secularist fundamentalism. Dr Austen Ivereigh, journalist and campaigner, author of Faithful Citizens and co-founder of Catholic Voices, will show how the Pope's promotion of the "first human right" will help define the political arguments of the 21st century.
For more info, please contact Chris Castell on chris@universitycatholic.net
Praying the Mass | 'Feb by the living Word'
Monday 7th March 2011, time unknown
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel RC Church, Kensington, London, W8 4BB
The theme will be Praying the Mass - 'Fed by the living Word'. We will participate in the second of five reflections and discussions featured in the Westminster Diocese programme.
For more info, carmelite.monday.group@gmail.com
The Sacraments in the Catechism of the Catholic Church (A series of talks)
Tuesday 8th March 2011, 19:00 - 21:00
SPES, St. Patrick’s Presbytery, St. Patrick's Church, 21a Soho Square, London, W1D 4NR
The wise and wonderful Fr. Francis Selman shares his knowledge with us on the Sacraments. On this night, we explore the need to be confirmed when we are already baptised. I'm one of Fr. Francis' biggest fans, and really encourage any lay person involved in Catechesis programmes at their Parish to come and learn from this wonderful man. Firing up our appetite for more knowledge will be a light soup supper and social at 19:00. The talk lasts an hour with an opportunity for Q&A at the end.
The remaining series of dates are scheduled for:
15th March - The Eucharist... the ultimate Sacrament of Love!
22nd March - Why do we need a priest to be forgiven by God?
29th March - Why do we need priests and why go to church to marry?
For more infor, contact: Deanna Joy at spes@stpatricksoho.org, www.sohope.blogspot.com and 0207 434 9965.
40 days for Life London Kick off Rally
Tuesday 8th March 2011, 19:00-22:00
Northwest Corner of Bedford Square, (nos 26-27) London, WC1B 3HP (opposite BPAS Clinic)
40 Days for Life is a focused pro-life effort that consists of 40 days of prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil and community outreach. We are praying that, with God's help, this groundbreaking effort will mark the beginning of the end of abortion in our city -- and throughout the UK. While all aspects of 40 Days for Life are crucial in our effort to end abortion, the most visible component is the peaceful prayer vigil outside the local abortion facility. You can help make a life-saving impact!
For more info, contact Daniel on 40daysforlifelondon@gmail.com and sign up to participate in the vigil here.
Faith matters Lent 2011 | Being Catholic Today
Various dates (see below), 19:00-20:30
Westminster Cathedral Hall, Ambrosden Avenue, London, SW1P 1QH,
A series of public lectures to which all are welcome to explore the relationship between Church and State. The theme for this series is 'being Catholic today'.
- Tuesday 8th March 2011: Lord Guthrie on 'The Just War: Moral and Ethical Questions to consider'
- Wednesday 16th March 2011: DCI Joe Hackett, Detective Chief Inspector of the Serious Crime Directorate of the Metropolitan Police on ‘Faith Dilemmas; Policing our community’
- Wednesday 23rd March 2011: Charles Moore, on ‘Journalism; can the news be good?’
- Wednesday 30th March 2011: Prof Conor Gearty, Professor of Human rights law at the London School of Economics and Political Science on ‘Human rights; does faith matter?’
- Wednesday 6th April 2011: Francis Campbell on ‘Faith and Diplomacy’
Suggested donation for each lecture £3.
Registration for the lectures is required to guarantee a place. Please email: faithmatters@rcdow.org.uk or telephone 020 7931 6078. For further information and to book your place, please visit www.rcdow.org.uk/faithmatters.
Talks exploring different academic social and cultural trends in today's society
19:30-20:30, on dates stated below
Netherhall House, Nutley Terrace, London NW3 5SA
These talks consist in a half hour talk by the speaker and a half hour Q&A session with the guest and are designed in order to promote the intrinsic development of the student and to engage with student's from other fields.
Thursday 10th March 2011, The Christian Church and British Values, The Rt Hon Dominic Grieve MP, QC Attorney General
Monday 14th March 2011, Making Moral Sense of the Financial Crisis, Edward Hadas, Assistant Editor, Lex Column of Comment and Analysis, Financial Times
See below for more information about Netherhall and who to contact.
Juventutem London - March Solemn High Mass
Friday 11 March 2011, 18:30-21:30
Juventutem London will be meeting again on Friday 11 March for dinner after the Solemn High Mass for the feria of Friday in the week after Ash Wednesay (thanks to the Good Counsel Network and LMS for arranging the Mass). The Mass is open to all (though only Catholics who are in a state of grace may receive Holy Communion) but the meal afterwards is open only to those 18-35. Mass starts at 6.30pm (with Confessions available beforehand and during), then we'll move over to the restaurant for dinner.
This Mass will feature the Schola Abelis from Oxford providing Gregorian chant and polyphony. No contact information was provided… sorry!
Transformed in Christ
Friday 11th March - Sunday 13th March 2011
Worth Abbey Benedictine Monastery
A Lenten retreat weekend for young adults (18-24) offering an opportunity to reflect on our journey of transformation in Christ through the Easter mystery, with talks from monks of Worth and members of the Lay Community of St Benedict. The retreat provides an experience of the Benedictine way of life, and a chance to take a step back from busy lives and reflect in the beautiful surroundings of Worth Abbey in Sussex. The group will participate in the monastic rhythm of prayer in the Divine Office, lectio divina, and silence. There will also be time for personal reflection, walks, discussion, and building community.
Cost: Donations per person between £62 and £92
For more information or to book, contact the bookings secretary: TOC@worthabbey.net
CYMFed Congress 2011
Saturday 12th March, 10:00 - 17:00
Friends Meeting House, 173 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BJ
I have one spare early bird ticket to offer someone! Please make yourself known whoever you are! Speakers include:
David Wells, Director of the Department for Formation, Plymouth Diocese and International Speaker.
Michelle Moran, President of ICCRS and a member of the Pontifical Council for the Laity. Michelle is also part of the Sion Community.
Fr. J Glenn Murray, A Jesuit priest from the US, International speaker in the areas of liturgy and culture.
CJM Music, Pastoral musicians, serving the church through the ministry of music and liturgy.
For more information and bookings visit: www.cymfed.org
Catholic Charismatic Day of Renewal
Saturday 12th March 2011, 09:30
This West London Day of Renewal consists of parish Mass, Adoration, talks, fellowship. Speaker: Jenny Baker. Theme “Rebuild My Church”. Further details 0208 568 9949.
Catholicism - The Course
Sunday 13th March 2011, 19:00-21:00
Hinsley room by Westminster Cathedral, Morpeth Terrace, London, SW1
For all you Catholic social and new media maniacs out there... you're probably going to LOVE this pilot course! Ever heard of Word on Fire? If you haven't, then you need to get subscribing to their youTube channel! Word on Fire is a Catholic organisation from the US dedicated to evangelising culture through modern media. In these three sessions there will be a pilot of their new catechetical course called Catholicism, which aims to deepen our understanding of our own Catholic culture so that we can engage more courageously with the contemporary culture in which we live. Each session includes prayer, DVD materials and discussion. This is something that all of us would be able to take back to our parishes, but also something that all of us new media users could really apply to our current communications methods.
Rest of the dates include:
Sunday 20th March 2011, 19:00-21:00
Sunday 27th March 2011, 19:00-21:00
For more info, visit wordonfire.org and contact Fr. Richard Nesbitt richardnesbitt@rcdow.org.uk to book your place.
Balham Lenten talks
Monday 14th March 2011, 20:00, recurring until 4th April
Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Nightingale Square, Balham, London,
Feel like meditating in a unique way this Lent? Holy Ghost in Balham have got an exciting series of meditations to help you draw closer to the Lord every Monday evening. The meditations will take place during a Holy Hour, 8-9pm. There will be time for personal prayer and chance to go to Confession.
Each meditation will be on the Gospels for the Sundays in Lent. This year, in Year A, each Sunday uses a truly amazing story of encounter and conversion to Jesus. The speakers will be unpacking what these conversion stories mean and how Christ calls each of us closer and deeper into Him... You're invited to come and draw closer to Christ!
Monday 14th March 2011 - The Transfiguration and the Light of Faith, by Fr Alexander Sherbrooke
Monday 21st March 2011 The Woman at the Well and Baptism's Living Water, Fr Anthony Doe
Monday 28th March 2011 - The Man Born Blind and the Challenge of Humility, by Fr Stephen Wang
Monday 4th April 2011 - The Raising of Lazarus and the Hope of New Life, by Fr John Hemer
For more info, call Hannah on 020 8355 0211 or email hannah@hgbalham.com
Faithful Pilgrim: Session 1 - 'Heart Speaks unto Heart' (a weekly series)
Monday 14th March 2011, time unknown
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel RC Church, Kensington, London, W8 4BB
We will begin the Diocese of Westminster's 'Faithful pilgrim' series of six sessions throughout Lent and into Holy Week, giving us the opportunity to reflect on Pope Benedict's historic State visit to the UK last September. The first session is 'Heart speaks unto heart', recalling the theme of the Papal visit. Other sessions include:
Monday 21st March 2011: Session 2 - 'Seeking unity', reflecting on the call to Christian unity.
Monday 28th March 2011: Session 3 - 'Be saints for the 21st century', reflecting on the possibility of living a holy life.
For more info, carmelite.monday.group@gmail.com
Westminster Young Adults Midweek meal
Wednesday 16th February 2011, 19:20
Fire and Stone Covent Garden, 31/32 Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 7JS
Some pizza or pasta to warm us all up. Menu: http://www.fireandstone.com/pizza/coventgarden/index.asp
If you are interested in joining us for either of these meals please email westminsteryoungadults@gmail.com as soon as possible so I can let the restaurants know how many lovely people to expect. Don't forget to check http://www.rcdow.org.uk/youth/events/ for weekly prayer groups events etc.
Launch of 'Persecuted and forgotten?' 2011
Thursday 17th March 2011, 17:30
Westminster Cathedral, Ambrosden avenue, London, SW1P 1QW
Westminster Mass (17:30) and Launch Event (19:00) - with Archbishop Vincent Nichols and Archbishop Bashar Warda.
The launch of Persecuted and Forgotten? takes place in the Cathedral Hall. Archbishop Warda will give a personal witness of the situation for Christians in Iraq.
John Pontifex, Aid to the Church in Need’s head of press and information and editor of Persecuted and Forgotten? will give an overview of the persecution of Christians many countries face for their faith.
Cost: Free.
Sorry, I do not have any contact details for this event.
Third Saturday Netherhall afternoon of recollection for male students
Every third Saturday of the month, 15:00-18:45
Netherhall House, Nutley Terrace, London NW3 5SA
An afternoon of recollection consists in spending an afternoon in prayer helped by different meditations and talks throughout the afternoon. Meditations and talks are given on central themes of the Catholic faith. Recollections are free of charge. Those that wish to have dinner afterwards may do so. Dinner is £3.50. For more information please contact Pablo on: pablohinojo@gmail.com and on 0207 472 5720.
Netherhall is an intercollegiate halls of residents in Hampstead. The spiritual activities are entrusted to Opus Dei. It is open to everyone but the halls have a Catholic ethos. The idea of the residence is to try to give an all-round development to students. In addition, every Wednesday from 8:00-9:00pm the Chaplain holds talks that deal with basic aspects of the Catholic faith such as morality, Creation, or aspects of Salvation. More information regarding activities and information about the house can be found on the wesbite: http://www.nh.netherhall.org.uk/. For more information about Opus Dei please visit: http://www.opusdei.org.uk/
Series of Psycho Spirituality talksSaturday 19th March 2011, 16:00-18:00 (and Saturdays following)
Our Lady Of Victories Parish Hall, 235 Kensington High Street, London W8 6SF
Do you think that there is a deep connection between physical health, psychological maturity and spiritual growth? Do you think that we are all called to achieve the interior harmony that makes us truly happy, as God’s dream for each of us? We might get stuck, or experience resentment, insecurity, and conflicts that are difficult to deal with. These can dim the light that burns within us and prevent us from being happier.
This series of workshops, lead by my wonderful SD Sr. Paloma Marchesi of the Carmelite Missionary Sisters, can help us root our life in the only source of trust: God, the Truth beyond tangible reality. It helps to understand our reality: feelings, doubts, conflicts, obstacles, etc.; to accept ourselves as we are and to develop practical tools for a spiritual healing, for living with deep joy and satisfaction, and for managing mature relationships. The series works as follows:
Saturday 19th March 2011, 16:00-18:00: "How to handle emotions" (refreshments offered)
Saturday 26th March 2011, 16:00-18:00: "Understanding difficult relationships and working through them" (refreshments offered)
Saturday 2nd April 2011, 16:00-18:00: "Centering Prayer" (refreshments offered)
Saturday 9th April 2011, 09:00-12:00: "Forgiveness and Reconciliation" (please bring packed lunch for the meal sharing)
Cost: A voluntary donation will be asked and dedicated to the personal needs of Sr.Paloma and her community. Feel free to invite anyone who might be interested in this topic! It will be great!
For more info: www.ourladyofvictories.org.uk, contemplativeolov@gmail.com.
Frassati Society meal and talk
Sunday 20th March 2011, 17:15
Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 36 Nightingale Square, Balham, SW12 8QN
The Frassati Society is a young adult apostolate which combines prayer, service of the poor, and community (specifically, hiking!) in the spirit of Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati. At his beatification in 1990, Pope John Paul II named Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati 'The Man of the Beatitudes' - a model for young Christian living. Each month as we come together for Mass and prayer, fellowship, food and formation, we will explore the richness and beauty of Jesus' teaching as we look at a different Beatitude each month. Fr Emmanuel CFR will be leading this session. As we are moved to live the Beatitudes more profoundlly in our life, the model of Pier Giorgio Frassati will be an example of how we can live out this call. The night kicks off with Adoration @ 17:15.
For more information, please contact Laura Cuthbertson on laura@hgbalham.com.
Faith in film | Lenten journey in the Desert
Tuesday 22nd March 2011, 18:30, recurring until 12th April.
Our Lady of the Assumption and St. Gregory’s, 13 Warwick Street, London, W1B 5NA
This chillaxing series of films and discussion for young adults 17-35 are fired up with light refreshments at 18:30 with the film starting at 19:00. The evening ends at 21:30 with opportunities for discussion after.
Tuesday 22nd March 2011 - Fatima: The 13th Day (2009)
Tuesday 29th March 2011 - Babette’s Feast (1987)
Tuesday 5th April 2011 - Pay it Forward (2000)
Tuesday 12th April 2011 - The Gospel according to Matthew (1964)
For more info, email mindthegap@rcdow.org.uk or call 020 7798 9360
Vocations Discernment Group
Friday 25th March 2011, 19:00-21:00
Hinsley room by Westminster Cathedral, London, SW1P
On every 4th Friday of the month, a group of actively discerning young adults, both men and women, meet up for prayer, a talk and discussion, followed by some social time. For more info, check out www.rcdow.org.uk/vocations and www.free2become.org.
Catholic Underground London
Saturday 26th March 2011, 19:30
Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 36 Nightingale Square, Balham, SW12 8QN
We finally have the pleasure of introducing RISE THEATRE! If you haven’t seen them before then you are in for a real treat. RISE will provide a mix of comedy, sketches, and live music. Have a look at what’s in store: www.risetheatre.co.uk. But that’s not all! Supporting Rise we have up and coming singing sensation Alena. From the East side of London, Alena will be performing some great tracks for us with an acoustic/Gospel/Soul kind of a feel, and all this is only the second half of the evening!
To get us started we have the amazing Holy Hour, which includes Adoration, worship music, Confessions, Evening Prayer and Benediction. For many this is a highlight of the evening – so don’t be late – as you really don’t want to miss out.
More and more people are finding out about Catholic Underground and they are coming from all over. Definitely invite your friends, but why not invite a group from your Church? Lent is the perfect time to do something new and they may never have seen the Church like this before! Recommended donation: £5. For more info visit http://catholicunderground.co.uk!
Carmelite Lenten Retreat for young adults
Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd April 2011: time unknown
Carmelite Priory, Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5HB
In preparation for Easter, Fr Matt will lead our Monday Group on a
Retreat from Friday 1 April – Sunday 3 April at the Carmelite Priory,
Boars Hill, Oxford. All Young Adults (20-35) who come to our Church
are very welcome to join this Retreat.
For more information and to book a place, contact Gary Clarke: garyclarke2006@yahoo.co.uk
*NB* If you are not a member of the Church, but are very interested in attending a retreat with a Carmelite spirituality, please get in touch with me (Claz) or Sister Paloma.
FEARLESS@Shrewsbury
Saturday 2nd April 2011, 10:00-18:00
Sacred Heart and St Peter's Church, Floatshall Rd, Baguley, Manchester, M23 1HP
Calling all 16-25 year olds!! You are invited to FEARLESS@Shrewsbury
On the anniversary of Pope John Paul II's death, this fun and faith-filled prayer day led BY young adults FOR young adults packed with inspirational speakers and like-minded people you won't regret meeting will bring you closer to knowing God's love in the Eucharist. PJPII pray for us this day!
£10 donation for the day, but don't let that stop you if you can't afford it!
For more info or to book contact: Fiona at info@youth2000.org tel: 020 8675 2743 or Dave at youth@dioceseofshrewsbury.org tel: 01614 808065
**If you know of any friends or family that live in the Shrewsbury Diocese, please let them know this great day of prayer is happening and to spread the word!**
Movie Premiere of Emilio Estevez's The Way
Date TBC but defo on the weekend of 15th April!
Location TBC
Ok... so most of you know me, and most of you know that I love El Camino. This movie casts people's minds to The Way of St. James (El Camino) - the hardships, the rewards, the Spirit, the communities... the meaning of Life and Love. If you have read some of my previous reflections on LISS, you may have discovered that it was on El Camino that I experienced my conversion. El Camino was the way that brought me to encounter Christ, in the Holy Spirit, and through the Blessed Virgin Mary. Considering El Camino is still very much alive in my heart (and will always be), I would like to invite ANYONE and EVERYONE to come and watch the Premiere of Martin Sheen's The Way with me somewhere in the West End. It is a movie NOT to be missed, and I shall feel sorry for the person who ends up sitting next to me... I hope they will bring lots of tissues! WATCH THIS SPACE and try to keep your diaries free for the Friday or Saturday evenings of this weekend as long as you can until I find out more!
Holy Week Retreat
Friday 15th- Sunday 17th April 2011
Diocesan House of Prayer, Abbotswick, Navestock Side, Brentwood CM14 5SH
Fr. Stefan Park, OSA, will lead this special weekend retreat at the start of Holy Week and will examine God's calling in the light of Jesus' calling of the disciples and the women in the Gospels. Despite three years of intensive training, Jesus' disciples, in the main, misunderstood their calling. At the end, only the women and John remained. And yet they all, apart from Judas, recovered and bore much fruit. How do we understand this? What lessons are there here for us? The retreat will take place at Abbotswick House of Prayer near Brentwood
For more info and a booking form, see www.free2become.org.
Prayer Vigil outside an abortion clinic with Bishop Alan Hopes, CFR's & Helpers of God's precious infants
Saturday 16th April 2011, 09:00 - 13:00
St. Margaret's Church, 130 St. Margaret's Road, East Twickenham, TW1 1RL
'The Helpers' as I call them is an international pro-life group founded by Msgr. Philip Reilly whose main apostolate is prayer vigils at abortion facilities. The next Twickenham vigil at the local BPAS abortion facility will start off with Mass at St. Margaret's. It is an honour for Bishop Alan Hopes to lead the vigil. You also have no fear of being too young to join, there are families and other youth that take part, and the Hounslow Youth Team will be there as witness too. Bring some mates with you and venture a little out of your comfort zone with us!
For more info: 020 8252 3109, info@hgpi.co.uk & www.hgpi.co.uk
Student / Young Adult talks, events & film sessions
University of Hertfordshire:
http://www.uhcathsoc.org/programme.html
London Universities @ Newman House:
http://www.universitycatholic.net/
**NEW** Congregation focus
Yesterday, I got to discover a beautiful congregation whose mission is to the poor and young all over the world. Heralds of the charisms of St. Eugene de Mazenod, I invite you to journey with me as I learn more about this wonderful saint, and the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. http://www.oblatesai.net/
**NEW** Website of the month
http://www.iamsecond.com/ - Inspiring the Revolution of Second.
I am Second is a movement meant to inspire people of all kinds to live for God and for others. Actors. Athletes. Musicians. Business leaders. Drug addicts. Your next-door neighbor. People like you. The authentic stories on iamsecond.com provide insight into dealing with typical struggles of everyday living. These are stories that give hope to the lonely and the hurting, help from destructive lifestyles, and inspiration to the unfulfilled. You’ll discover people who’ve tried to go it alone and have failed. Find the hope, peace, and fulfillment they found. Be Second.
You are here for a reason. We all have needs and could use some help. Talk to us. Call, chat, or email. 24 hours a day.
Go a step further, talk with the people in your life. Spread the revolution of Second. Share the videos with friends. Start an I am Second Group in your neighborhood, workplace, or school or join an I am Second Group already meeting.
Volunteer at concerts. Serve through I am Second community service events. Organize your own I am Second events. Sign up for an I am Second Expedition to help people in other countries. Check out Get Involved for other opportunities. Connect with us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.
I am Second is designed to help people discover their purpose in life. Have you discovered yours?
To find out more about the people and leadership team behind I Am Second you can check out Who We Are.
Some other helpful and/or useful links
http://www.fordham.edu/cs/LostinVideos.shtml 'Lost' Conference... an insight into the lost generation of 20-somethings youth in the Catholic Church.
http://www.faith-journeys.com/ Perhaps you had a sudden Damascus Road experience - or came to faith slowly, hesitatingly. Whoever you are, whatever has happened, however your views have changed over the years, your faith journey is unique. Now is the chance to tell us about it.
God Bless you for the next month - I'll leave you with the Word of God... some breath of life to ponder on.
Claz.
"Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewellery or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight." 1 Pet 3:3-4
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