Llandudno -
Our Lady Star of
the Sea
Parish Priest: Fr Antony Jones STL - Telephone: 01492 860546
Sunday, July, 1st 2007 - Thirteenth of Ordinary Time (C)
Parish Priest: Fr Antony Jones STL - Telephone: 01492 860546
Sunday, July, 1st 2007 - Thirteenth of Ordinary Time (C)
Dear
Parishioner,
The following note was left, sitting on the sandwiches plate, in the Presbytery porch last Sunday:
Thank You, Minister, for homeless sandwiches. You saved two lives today. I am diabetic and had no sustenance. My little dog was hungry too. In the name of Jesus Christ we thank you for your understanding and compassion. Thank you. The boys.
For Thank you, Minister, read Thank You, Parishioners, who contribute to the Poor Box.
Last week we began our campaign for new volunteers to join the various groups which make our parish operational. You will remember we kicked off with GAS. I was a little disappointed with the response we got: only three
new members, while we need at least six to lessen the workload of the present team. Please continue to give some thought to the possibility of joining the Guardian Angel Society which does the essential work of visiting the hospital in the name of the Church.
Today we focus on those people who volunteer to help out at Stella Maris.
Stella Maris is both a Parish and Diocesan Centre with one large and two smaller meeting rooms. It has many functions. It is used by the parish for such things as the U.C.M. and S.V.P. meetings, Catechumenate classes and First Holy Communion and Confirmation lessons and celebrations. It is also used by the Diocese for some of its meetings and activities. For example, Head Teachers’ meetings, Liturgy Commission meetings and Marriage Care courses. Outside organisations and societies also use the facilities and generate an additional income for the parish which helps us to remain self-funding. For example, the Soroptomists and Conwy Council meet there. This is only a snapshot of what goes on at Stella Maris.
Stella Maris is run by parish volunteers known as the Friends of Stella Maris. There are three areas for which you can volunteer.
First, you can join a rota for Sunday morning teas and coffees – approximately once every 2 months.
Secondly, you can open the centre and act as a host by greeting visitors to meetings, providing teas and coffees and locking up afterwards. (Some of these meetings can be for as few as 3 to 5 people, so there’s not always a lot to do, more a welcoming presence.)
Thirdly, you can help at specific parish events. For example, First Holy Communion or Easter Vigil Celebrations.
Volunteers, both individuals and couples, would be welcome to help in any of these things. The time you give as a volunteer can be as little or as much as you wish. For example, from as little as 2 hours a year helping with the First Holy Communion celebrations, to more regular help with the Sunday teas and coffees. We can use and accommodate any level of support.
What we can do at Stella Maris is totally dependent on the number of volunteers we have. The more volunteers we have, the more we can do, the more the work can be shared, the more fun we can have and the more friends we can make.
As you know, John and Sarah Dennison are the Managers of Stella Maris. They it is who take all the bookings and make all the arrangements, as well as running the finances of the place. The Parish is extremely grateful to both of them for undertaking this complex and time-consuming responsibility. And they too are volunteers! Contact them or me if you would like to join the Friends of Stella Maris. Sarah and John’s telephone number is always on the heading of the newsletter.
Today is The Day of Life for 2007.
The Catholic Church has a consistent and very clear message on the sacredness of human life. The Day for Life is an annual celebration of this message. Its primary purpose is to foster in individual consciences, in families, in the Church and in civil society a recognition of the meaning and value of human life at its every stage and in its every condition. Make sure you take home and read the leaflet.
Fr Antony Jones
The following note was left, sitting on the sandwiches plate, in the Presbytery porch last Sunday:
Thank You, Minister, for homeless sandwiches. You saved two lives today. I am diabetic and had no sustenance. My little dog was hungry too. In the name of Jesus Christ we thank you for your understanding and compassion. Thank you. The boys.
For Thank you, Minister, read Thank You, Parishioners, who contribute to the Poor Box.
Last week we began our campaign for new volunteers to join the various groups which make our parish operational. You will remember we kicked off with GAS. I was a little disappointed with the response we got: only three
new members, while we need at least six to lessen the workload of the present team. Please continue to give some thought to the possibility of joining the Guardian Angel Society which does the essential work of visiting the hospital in the name of the Church.
Today we focus on those people who volunteer to help out at Stella Maris.
Stella Maris is both a Parish and Diocesan Centre with one large and two smaller meeting rooms. It has many functions. It is used by the parish for such things as the U.C.M. and S.V.P. meetings, Catechumenate classes and First Holy Communion and Confirmation lessons and celebrations. It is also used by the Diocese for some of its meetings and activities. For example, Head Teachers’ meetings, Liturgy Commission meetings and Marriage Care courses. Outside organisations and societies also use the facilities and generate an additional income for the parish which helps us to remain self-funding. For example, the Soroptomists and Conwy Council meet there. This is only a snapshot of what goes on at Stella Maris.
Stella Maris is run by parish volunteers known as the Friends of Stella Maris. There are three areas for which you can volunteer.
First, you can join a rota for Sunday morning teas and coffees – approximately once every 2 months.
Secondly, you can open the centre and act as a host by greeting visitors to meetings, providing teas and coffees and locking up afterwards. (Some of these meetings can be for as few as 3 to 5 people, so there’s not always a lot to do, more a welcoming presence.)
Thirdly, you can help at specific parish events. For example, First Holy Communion or Easter Vigil Celebrations.
Volunteers, both individuals and couples, would be welcome to help in any of these things. The time you give as a volunteer can be as little or as much as you wish. For example, from as little as 2 hours a year helping with the First Holy Communion celebrations, to more regular help with the Sunday teas and coffees. We can use and accommodate any level of support.
What we can do at Stella Maris is totally dependent on the number of volunteers we have. The more volunteers we have, the more we can do, the more the work can be shared, the more fun we can have and the more friends we can make.
As you know, John and Sarah Dennison are the Managers of Stella Maris. They it is who take all the bookings and make all the arrangements, as well as running the finances of the place. The Parish is extremely grateful to both of them for undertaking this complex and time-consuming responsibility. And they too are volunteers! Contact them or me if you would like to join the Friends of Stella Maris. Sarah and John’s telephone number is always on the heading of the newsletter.
Today is The Day of Life for 2007.
The Catholic Church has a consistent and very clear message on the sacredness of human life. The Day for Life is an annual celebration of this message. Its primary purpose is to foster in individual consciences, in families, in the Church and in civil society a recognition of the meaning and value of human life at its every stage and in its every condition. Make sure you take home and read the leaflet.
Fr Antony Jones