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Daly then discussed many of the issues which could arise in Ministering to the sick and gave practical suggestions on carrying out our Ministry within the restrictions imposed by institutions. He also spoke with feeling about our obligation to attend the Celebration of the Eucharist because not as many now attend or choose to only when it is convenient and fits in without changing more material with other commitments. During the days and at the Parish Representatives meeting views were canvassed on a number of practical issues which had arisen. 4 Other issues The lower attendance appeared to be due to the days being on consecutive Saturdays. It was agreed that this was not ideal but was due to the commitments of the Parish Priest. The venue was too far for some to travel to. It was agreed that in future at least one day would be held in a Leicester parish assuming suitable accommodation could be found. The dates clashed with parish fixtures especially First Holy Communion. It was however agreed that the timing of either March or April was a good one. The Secretary agreed to notify all parish representatives about the 2012 Renewal dates as soon as they were agreed. This was done in October with a reminder to let all EM’s know. It came to light that the January newsletter was not circulated by some parish contacts. Hence some EM’s did not know the dates of the Renewal Days until the detailed attendance forms came out later. It was pointed out that a letter was enclosed with the newsletter reminding the parish contact to circulate it to all their EM’s. The Secretariat was not being notified of EM’s who pass away, although a reminder was sent out annually about the need to do this. During the year Mr Paul Kamm the representative for the Leicester West Deanery resigned for personal reasons. We thank him for his service. His replacement on the committee is Mr John Ambler from The Most Blessed Sacrament Parish in Leicester. The Renewal Days for 2012 are, 28 April at Our Lady of Victories, Market Harborough 12 May at St John Bosco - Leicester Louise Kidd and Mary Hunt Nottinghamshire Our Renewal Days for 2011 were held on 9 th April at Our Lady & St. Thomas of Hereford, Ilkeston and on the 21 May at Holy Trinity, Newark. We held mass in the morning, which in both cases was conducted by the parish priest of the said churches. At Ilkeston we were given a talk by Father Stanley Ofoegbu a Nigerian priest from Holy Spirit West Bridgford, followed by a Holy Hour which was based on “Peace Throughout the World.” At Newark we were given a talk by Deacon John Wilford, who kindly postponed his birthday celebrations until the next day, Sunday, in order to be with us, which was much appreciated. This was also followed by a Holy Hour on the same theme as Ilkeston. Attendance at both days was just above average, there obviously being some room for an improvement in attendance figures. To all of us let’s try and make 2012 a bumper year. Generally both days went very well and were appreciated by all those who were there; once again we were blessed with fine weather on both occasions. Both Graham and myself would like to personally thank all those who attended for making the occasion a memorable one. We would also like to thank the parish priests Father Peter Harvey from Ilkeston and Father Michael O’Donoghue from Newark for giving their precious time and making their churches available to us.
Finally we would like to thank Father Michael Eastwood, our Director, for his attendance and his very kindly and spiritual talk and words of encouragement to us all in our Ministry. Alan Simmons County Renewal Days 2012 As you are aware one of the conditions of your commissioning is that you attend a Renewal Day each year. If you are one of the few who have not managed to attend for the past three years please make a special effort to attend one this year. Each county will be holding their County Renewal Days as detailed below: - County Date Location Nottinghamshire 21 st April 2012 Our Lady and St Thomas of Hereford – Ilkeston (to be confirmed) 26 th May 2012 Holy Trinity – Newark (to be confirmed) Derbyshire 10 th March 2012 St Mary - Derby 19 th May 2012 St Anne - Buxton Leicestershire 28 th April 2012 Our Lady of Victories - Market Harborough 12 th May 2012 St John Bosco - Leicester Lincolnshire 12 th May 2012 St Peter and St Paul – Lincoln Mass to be celebrated by The Bishop Note there is only one Renewal Day in Lincolnshire this year An invitation and further details will be sent nearer the time. There will be elections at some of the Renewal Days. Your County Secretariat will advise you of these. If you are unable to attend your own county day then why not attend the day of another County. Scapulars If you require a new scapular please send your request to Alan Simmons, 36 Holkham Avenue, Chilwell, Nottingham NG9 5EQ. Along with a cheque for £12.00 each made payable to X.M.O.H.C. 5 Handbooks In 2008 a copy of the new handbook was sent to every church and chapel in the Diocese through the Parish Contact. It should be located in a place that is available for every Minister to have access to it, such as in the Sacristy. It is also available on the Diocesan website in PDF format for you to download. Should you require your own copy one can be purchased for £5.00. Please send your request and cheque to Searle Clark, 75 Horsegate, Deeping St James, Peterborough PE6 8EW. Cheques should be made payable to X.M.O.H.C.
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