SS PETER AND PAUL, TORREVIEJA The Church of England in the Southern Costa Blanca, Costa Cálida and eastern Murcia, España worshipping in Word and Sacrament at Lago Jardín, San Fulgencio, Los Balcones, La Siesta, La Regia, Pinar de Campoverde, La Manga, Calasparra Chaplain: Father Richard A. Seabrook SSC Calle Manuel de Falla 240 Urbanización Montemar 03169 Algorfa España Contact details: + 34 966 840 136 + 34 693 932 438 Chaplaincy Mobile frras@c-of-e-torrevieja.com frras@blackwater.org.au www.c-of-e-torrevieja.com @anglicantorrevieja THE CHAPLAIN S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER Sunday 19 th August 2018 TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY / TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME During these weeks our readings from Sacred Scripture focus on God feeding his people. The Gospel passages from John 6 speak to us of Jesus who says: I am the bread of life. Let us make these days of summer days during which we really consider the place of the Eucharist in our lives of faith, in the Chaplaincy and in the Church and give thanks.
Worship this week: The response for the Responsorial Psalm at the Eucharist is: The Lord is near to the brokenhearted. Sunday 19 th August 1800 Holy Eucharist (Saturday) Lago Jardín 1000 Holy Eucharist with Laying on of Hands and Anointing San Fulgencio 1030 Liturgy of the Word Los Balcones 1100 Holy Eucharist Calasparra 1115 Holy Eucharist La Siesta 1800 Evening Prayer Campoverde Father Richard is the celebrant at Lago Jardín and San Fulgencio Wednesday 22 nd August 1130 Funeral Mass: Margaret Emily Sampson RIP La Siesta Thursday 23 rd August 1100 Holy Eucharist Cristo Resucitado Sunday 26 th August 1800 Holy Eucharist (Saturday) Lago Jardín 1000 Morning Prayer San Fulgencio 1030 Holy Eucharist Los Balcones 1100 Holy Eucharist Calasparra 1800 Holy Eucharist Campoverde Father Richard is the celebrant at Campoverde and will be Priest Assistant for Father Terence and Preacher at Los Balcones The Blessed Sacrament lamp in Lago Jardín burns this week for: Alexander (Alex) D McCallum RIP, second anniversary of death, 25 th August The Blessed Sacrament Lamp at Lago Jardín If you would like the lamp to burn for a particular prayer intention, for a loved one, or in memory of someone, please let Father Richard know in plenty of time. Each week the weekly bulletin will give the name of the intention or person (with RIP added for the deceased) or will say for a private intention if you wish it to remain just known to yourself. The cost for this will be 5 and will go towards the cost of the special oil that is needed. Please contact Father Richard by telephone or email and arrange to give the money to him when you see him. The Chaplain s Prayer List for August 2018 Please pray for the sick and those in particular need at this time: Ian Sharpe, Father Terence, Phillip Howse, Milton Piers, Ginny Smith, Eileen Catlin, Peter Allgood, Father Helge, Solveig Pettersson.
Please pray for those who have recently died: Margaret Sampson, Sylvia Flowitt (Annette Lowe s mother) + Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them. May they rest in peace. If you wish a name to be added to this list you must email Father Richard or write to him giving permission for yourself or ensure permission has been granted by someone else for their name to appear on this list. (GDPR regulations) Alternatively write the name on the sheet of paper available at each church before the liturgy. Please pray for the Anglican Church in Perú, for Bishop Jorge Aguilar, and the Bishops, Priests, Deacons and Laity there. Father Richard s Study Group September at 1000 for a 1015 start. is on its summer break. We recommence on Tuesday 4 th The Upper Room Group Watch this space for new dates in the autumn. The Campoverde Bible Study and Discussion Group meets in the Rusty Nail in Campoverde at 1500 each Tuesday afternoon and continues each week. Dates ahead: Please would organisers send details to Father Richard for inclusion on this sheet as well as the other publicity opportunities in the Chaplaincy. This gives people an idea of what is coming up (and so we don t get clashes or overloaded...). Please contact Father Richard if anything has been omitted and please contact Father Richard before any dates are set to make sure he is available or otherwise. Sunday 19 th August 1000 Holy Eucharist with Laying on of Hands and Anointing San Fulgencio Wednesday 22 nd August 1130 Funeral Mass of Margaret Sampson RIP La Siesta Family flowers only. If you would like to give a donation in Margaret s memory towards the purchase of a processional cross for La Siesta (this was Margaret s wish) you can do so during the Mass or at another convenient time. Please give to me in an envelope marked Processional Cross. This will be fitting tribute to her. Saturday 1 st September 1900 Folk Music Night Calle Peral 1, Campoverde Tickets 10 (from Maggie Dew) which includes a hot meal, drinks available to buy. More details on Facebook. Wednesday 5 th September 1000 Market Day at Lago Jardín THIS IS NOW CANCELLED. Friday 7 th September 1830 for 1900 Jill s Quiz Calle Enebro 5, Campoverde 7, includes food, drinks available at reasonable prices. Please contact Jill Dorsett.
Sunday 9 th September 1800 Holy Eucharist Rio Seco Chapel, Campoverde followed by dinner in the restaurant. Please see Maggie. Thursday 13 th September 1900 Chaplaincy Bingo Night at the Lago Jardín Pool Bar Please see Liz Shouksmith Friday 14 th September THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS 1100 Holy Eucharist Lago Jardín Sunday 16 th September HARVEST THANKSGIVING across the Chaplaincy Monday 17 th September 1700 1800 Holy Hour Lago Jardin Wednesday 19 th September 1400 Mothers Union Roundhouse, La Siesta Speaker: The Revd Terry Baxter Thursday 20 th September Fun Day at Quesada Mini-Golf We are looking for a Chaplaincy Champion in Crazy Golf. Table Quiz for your entertainment with prizes. Games start at 1100. 2 Course Lunch in the restaurant at 1330. Cost; 12,50 per person which includes entry to the Crazy Golf and the Quiz. Please contact Peter or Marguerite on 965010022 or 634306321. Organised by San Fulgencio Church. All proceeds to Chaplaincy Funds. Saturday 29 th September 1200 Golden Jubilee Anniversary Mass of Canon Terence Sampson s ordination to the Sacred Priesthood, followed by cake and cava and then lunch La Siesta Sunday 7 th October 1800 Pet Thanksgiving Service Campoverde Monday 15 th October Daytime: Trip to Calasparra from Campoverde Please see Maggie Dew if you would like to go. Evening: Quiz Night at Quesada Fish and Chips 1830 (prompt please) to be held at Quesada Fish and Chips. Tickets from Peter or Marguerite on 965010022 or 634306321 at 10.50 each. Proceeds towards Chaplaincy Funds. Wednesday 17 th October 1230 Mothers Union AGM Lago Jardín followed by lunch at Alingui s. Saturday 20 th October 1100 1500 Autumn Fayre Campoverde Sunday 21 st October 1115 Annual Mothers Union Service La Siesta Wednesday 31 st October Mother s Union Barn Dance Other events are in the pipeline please watch this space. DATES FOR HOLY HOURS AT LAGO JARDÍN These will take place between 1700 and 1800 on Mondays 17 th September, 22 nd October, 12 th November, 17 th December. Don t forget to keep Father Richard informed of people who need home visits and hospital visits and Holy Communion at home. He is always willing to respond to pastoral and sacramental needs.
Father Richard writes: This Wednesday I invite the Chaplaincy to gather for the Funeral Mass of Margaret Emily Sampson RIP, the beloved wife of Father Terence, at 1130 at La Siesta Church. This will be a most important celebration for the life of the Chaplaincy and, of course, more particularly so for Father Terence and his family. Please be there to give thanks to God for Margaret s life, take part in the Eucharistic celebration and to be with Father Terence. Margaret and Father Terence had worked assiduously towards the provision of a permanent, dignified, noble and worthy altar for Cristo Resucitado. This has now been delivered. Margaret sadly could not be part of a celebration of the Eucharist with the new altar present (which will be dedicated in memory of her parents) but the Eucharistic sacrifice links the Church on earth with the Church in heaven. This week I leave you to ponder these words: Let saints on earth in concert sing With those whose work is done; For all the servants of our King In earth and heaven are one. One family, we dwell in him, One Church, above, beneath; Though now divided by the stream, The narrow stream of death. Through thee in every nation Thine own their hearts upraise, Offering one pure oblation, One sacrifice of praise: With thee in blest communion The living and the dead Are joined in closest union, One body with one head Rest eternal grant them, After weary fight; Shed on them the radiance Of thy heavenly light. Lead them onward, upward, To the holy place, Where thy saints made perfect Gaze upon thy face. May God bless you all. (Charles Wesley) (Richard Parsons) (Swahili, translated Edward Palmer) Father Richard