Monday 7 June 2010

The Mission Team have arrived at Erdington Abbey!!


Erdington Parish Mission: Saturday 12th to Friday 18th June


Young Peoples' Night Friday 11th June in The Abbey Parish Hall from 7pm


We've landed in Erdington for the parish mission! Between Saturday Evening and all day Sunday we met many of the parishioners of the Abbey. On Friday we'll be having an evening with the young people of the parish and Edmund Campion and Abbey Primary schools. This will be your opportunity to share your experiences as young Catholics.

Being a Christian in today's climate isn't easy. There are all sorts of challenges that we face. Perhaps we can talk on Friday about these issues? They might be to do with the Church's teaching or perhaps you find difficulty with the attitudes of the older generations of Catholics? Or maybe you have great experiences to share with others – pilgrimages or youth events you have attended. We'll open with a short prayer in thanksgiving to God for bringing us together during this fortnight.

We're also aware that it's rare to meet people who are considering a life in the priesthood. You may have thoughts or questions to share with us on that?!

Leave a comment to this message if you have questions, issues, or experiences you would like to share or explore on the night. Or simply just say hi and/or that you're coming on the night. That way, we may be better prepared this Friday to ensure you're not disappointed. Much like Frs. Ralph & Tim, who are leading the Mission, mentioned about the parish “Question Time” session, this coming Sunday Evening, we won't pretend to have all the answers. However, we know that talking through things and listening to each other is a great way to deal with the things that play mostly on our minds.

We don't want the evening to be too heavy – it's a Friday night after all! Let's bear in mind it is going to be a social event – a chance to meet up, make new friends and share fellowship.

There'll be music, pizza, and time to mix and chill out.

Looking forward to hearing from you, and seeing you there! :-)


Peter, Gerry, Fr.Ralph & Charles

REMEMBER TO LEAVE A COMMENT/QUESTION!!

1 comment:

Mr. Neville said...

Mr. Neville will be attending the night. And a question what is it like being a student and are there things you miss