The Anglesey Mission is supported by a full time Pastoral Associate Pauline Thomas
Pauline will be updating this page with details of various events planned for the Catholic Communities on the Island.
Calendar of events:
Baptism Preparation: Please contact your Parish Priest as soon as possible if you are likely to be requesting baptism for your child in the coming months; preparation sessions will be run during October and November.
Saturday 18th September: Final Facilitation Training Day for 'Spiritual Conversation' - Beaumaris Parish Rooms, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Monday 20th - 22nd September: Adult Faith Formation 2010 Seminar Workshop The Laity of the Future - The Call and The Mission - Presenter: Mariathas Selvaratnam OMI
Venue: Oblate Retreat and Spirituality Centre, Wistaston Hall, Crewe.
Cost: Residential £104 Non - Residential £65 Deposit £10
Sponsorship is available for members of the Oblate Family. Contribution from sponsored participants will be £30.
This Seminar Workshop will address the following questions: What is the Call? Who is Calling? Calling for What? The day will include input, sharing, discussion and celebration of the Eucharist.
Selvam, a priest for the last 43 years and an Oblate for the last 50 years, has ministered in the fields of communications (radio and news paper) in the early years of his priesthood and then in psychological counselling and spiritual guidance for the last 23years. He has conducted many seminars in psychological and psychospiritual themes in many countries. He also ministered at St. Anselm's (International Institute for Religious Formation) in Margate (UK) for 14 years as a visiting lecturer, counsellor, and supervisor of counselling trainees.
Saturday 2nd October, 2010 Music and Worship Workshop led by Stephen Dean, venue - St Mary’s Hall, Holyhead,10am – 4pm
Stephen Dean, of the St Thomas More Group, lives in Suffolk in the United Kingdom. He works for Decani Music. He is editor and publisher of Laudate, a successful hymnal which since 1999 has established a leading position in Britain. Stephen is also music advisor to the Diocese of East Anglia.
Tea and Coffee provided. Bring a packed lunch
Bible Study Days :
The Word of God is Alive and Active
Led by Sr. Teresa Brittain NDS
Are you interested in reading and understanding the Bible? This course will look at the roots of the Bible in their historical and literary context. We will discover for ourselves the importance and relevance of the Word of God in our lives today. You are welcome to attend either or both of the days. For further information or to book a place contact Pauline.
Saturday October 9th, 12.30 – 5.30pm
St Anne’s Hall, Menai Bridge
Sunday October 10th, 10.30 – 3.30pm
St David’s Church, Cemaes Bay
CaFE Evenings begin again in November:
The three main elements of the evenings are:
- Community – coming together
- Discipleship – teaching
- Faith sharing
These evenings are a good opportunity for us to come together to share and explore our faith together in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
If you would be willing to help with welcoming and refreshments Pauline would love to hear from you!
Look out for the ...
Whole Community Catechesis booklets during Advent.
Join a group meeting in your community!
Advent Family Workshops:
Workshop 1: Saturday 27th November,
St Mary's Hall, Holyhead
Workshop 2: Saturday 11th December
St Anne's Hall, Menai Bridge
Why not start a Book Club with a group of friends?
These are gatherings of adults who meet 3 times a year to talk about a specific book which they have agreed to read before the meeting.
A book is suggested by the Adult Faith Formation Steering Group. The books are concerned with faith, religion, spirituality and the Christian life.
A Book Club group can be an excellent way of introducing people to thinking about matters of faith and spirituality. The key to a successful group is genuine openness to everyone's thoughts and opinions.
Books we have read in the past year:
The Welcoming Parish by Donal Harrington
Finding Sanctuary by Christopher Jamieson
What’s the point of being a Christian? by Timothy Radcliffe
Some general questions which can be applied to any book:
How engaging did you find it- did it interest you from the word go?
How does the author's view relate to your faith position?
Did you find that the book challenged your beliefs?
Did any part make you angry or irritate you?
Would you read more by this author?
If you were to describe this book to a friend, what would you say?
A suggested book for the Autumn:
Why Go To Church? By Timothy Radcliffe
