Centre for Prayer
and Mission
Programme
Jan – April 2014
A resource for parishes, groups, individuals
1 Antrim Gardens
Seaham
Co Durham
SR7 7BN
Spirituality and On-going Formation--Tuesdays 7pm
This term we will look at the spirituality of the two halves of life (according to Richard
Rohr) and will go on to explore the Blessings of Growing Older –at any age - with Joan
Chittister. We will explore common challenges eg regrets and fears; quest for
meaning at every stage in life; moving from doing to being; time and maturity; joys of
appreciating and gratitude; the spiritual dimension of life at all stages
Date
14th Jan
Session
Loving the first half of life
21st Jan
Transition to the second half of life
28th Jan
Spirituality of the second half of life
4th Feb
Blessings of Growing Older
11th Feb
Regrets along the way
18th Feb
Facing our fears
25th Feb
No meeting
4th
March
11th
March
18th
March
25th
March
Finding meaning in life
The gift of time
Surprised by Joy
Transformation – our goal
Enriching our Life
Lent
Date
1stApril
8th
April
Session
Stations of the 21st
Century
Lenten Taize – evening
of prayer
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Evangelisation News
Hard on the Year of Faith Pope Francis has written a very important document on the Church and
Evangelisation– Eva
Evangelii Gaudium – the Joy of the Gospel.
In it he gives his vision for the Church(which he is modelling)and addresses such questions as
- How can we be joyful Christians in view of all the world problems today?
- How do we bear witness to the vibrancy of our faith while respoecting those with other or no faith?
- What kind of Church do we need to meet the real needs of people today?
- What does it mean to be a “missionary disciple” to which we are all called. (His words)
It is obviously a major document on evangelisation, which is the hope of the church, and will dictate the direction
of the church in the years ahead. It is imperative the we know what it teaches us and encourages us to do.
- Get a copy of the document from the Cathedral bookshop or download from Diocesan web-site.
- Attend the three evenings on the document in Lent
- Attend the full day – March 22nd (See below)
Evangelisation Leaflets
There should be a sample set of leaflets
in every parish. They will help us to
reach out to others and continue
themes of the Year of Faith.
More available from Sr Michael
Very useful for RCIA and Journey of
Faith programmes.
Support Day -Sat 22nd Feb 10 – 1pm
...to encourage, to pray together and support
those working in their homes, parishes and
deaneries to pass on the faith and make it
relevant to our times. We will share Ideas for
evangelising in Lent and Easter
Centre for Prayer and Mission, Seaham
Three Wednesdays in Lent
Looking at the implications of Pope
Francis’ recent document on the Joy of
the Gospel with Fr Sean Hall
St Robert’s Washington 7pm
Sat March 22nd
A full day on the vision of Pope Francis for the Church
and all of us with Fr Michael Mc Coy, Kathryn Turner
and Sr Michael
St Robert’s Washington 10 – 4.00
A monthly Evangelisation Newsletter is available on the Diocesan
Web site and will be sent to you automatically if you register
www.rcdhn.org.uk
The Diocesan Evangelisation Team meets here on the first Thursday of
each month at 4pm.
Activity Craft Days
Knit or crochet a Prayer Shawl – a
shared ministry based on prayer
Half-days - Thurs 13th Feb
- Thurs 13th March
- Thurs 10th April
1.00-4.00pm
The Art of Kumihimo
Japanese Braiding
(tassles, cords, jewellery etc)
Sat 1st March 10am-4pm
Templates, threads etc available
Booking
is essential for these days
from here
Booking essential for these craft days so that we can order materials
Other Events
Icon Retreats/Workshops - Advance Notice
There will be two Icon Retreats/Workshops this year:
1.. - Spring Bank Holiday Week 26th- 30th May
2. - July 21st-25th
These dates are to accommodate as many as possible. To book or for further details contact Sr Michael
Good Friday April 18th
Watch BBC1 12-1.00 for a very special Passion Play with local interest.
To book or enquire, contact Sister Michael on (0191) 5813249 or email:
marymichael.lee7@googlemail.com
You are welcome to use Antrim Gardens for meetings and conferences or
arrange your own speaker for a spiritual day.