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Eastbourne Borough Council Web Site - Latest Church News
Mon 21 Jul 2008
Just discovered - If you visit the Council's web site and follow the links to 'Community and Living', then 'Religion, Faiths and Beliefs', then 'Latest Church News' you will see that our parishes web site is one of only two currently listed. Clicking on the link for our parish brings up the list of the most recent Parish news items, each of which can be selected to view the full item. to get to the list directly, click here
You might like to take a look at the Christ Church, Seaside web site to see if there is a feature that they include which you think might be useful for our own parishes to consider.
It would be good if more churches had both web sites and feeds that can be displayed under the 'Latest Church News' part of the Council's web site.
You might like to take a look at the Christ Church, Seaside web site to see if there is a feature that they include which you think might be useful for our own parishes to consider.
It would be good if more churches had both web sites and feeds that can be displayed under the 'Latest Church News' part of the Council's web site.
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Where Is God?
Fri 23 May 2008
A couple had two little boys, ages eight and ten, who were excessively mischievous.
The two were always getting into trouble and their parents could be confident that if any mischief occurred in their town, their two young sons were involved in some capacity. The parents were at their wit's end as to what to do about their sons' behavior.
The parents had heard that a priest in town had been successful in disciplining children in the past, so they contacted him, and he agreed to give it his best shot. He asked to see the boys individually, so the eight-year-old was sent to meet with him first. The priest sat the boy down and asked him sternly, "Where is God?"
The boy made no response, so the priest repeated the question in an even sterner tone, "Where is God?"
Again the boy made no attempt to answer, so the priest raised his voice even more and shook his finger in the boy's face, "WHERE IS GOD?"
At that, the boy bolted from the room, ran directly home, and slammed himself in his wardrobe. His older brother followed him into the wardrobe and said, "What happened?"
The younger brother replied, "We are in BIG trouble this time. God is missing and they think we did it!"
The two were always getting into trouble and their parents could be confident that if any mischief occurred in their town, their two young sons were involved in some capacity. The parents were at their wit's end as to what to do about their sons' behavior.
The parents had heard that a priest in town had been successful in disciplining children in the past, so they contacted him, and he agreed to give it his best shot. He asked to see the boys individually, so the eight-year-old was sent to meet with him first. The priest sat the boy down and asked him sternly, "Where is God?"
The boy made no response, so the priest repeated the question in an even sterner tone, "Where is God?"
Again the boy made no attempt to answer, so the priest raised his voice even more and shook his finger in the boy's face, "WHERE IS GOD?"
At that, the boy bolted from the room, ran directly home, and slammed himself in his wardrobe. His older brother followed him into the wardrobe and said, "What happened?"
The younger brother replied, "We are in BIG trouble this time. God is missing and they think we did it!"
Urgent restoration appeal launched for Westminster Cathedral
Fri 25 Jan 2008
Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor launched a £3 million appeal for Westminster Cathedral today to fund a major programme of work including urgent repairs to the Cathedral's domes and the replacement of outdated electrical and heating systems.
Westminster Cathedral, which was consecrated in 1903, has always been well maintained. However, in 2007 a detailed structural survey revealed that three of its four domes and supporting brick arches have deteriorated to the extent that, unless they are immediately repaired, parts of the building might need to be closed. The work to renovate them will begin immediately after Easter 2008.
A second phase of work will modernise the Cathedral's electrical and mechanical systems, most of which are worn out and inefficient, and also improve security and public access.
The restoration work, which is expected to take around two years to complete, will allow for the re-opening of the high level Galleries at Westminster Cathedral which have been closed for over 30 years due to health and safety issues. The Galleries provide a spectacular view of the nave of the Cathedral, and when they re-open will provide up to 400 extra seats for a service or concert.
The Cathedral will remain open throughout the restoration period, although there will be scaffolding in the building until Advent 2008 while restoration work is carried out on the domes.
Mgr Mark Langham, Administrator of Westminster Cathedral, said: "Raising £3 million will be an immense challenge, but it is important to remember that it was only possible to build Westminster Cathedral because, 100 years ago, people within the Catholic community wanted a magnificent house of prayer and were prepared to pay for it. Our task today is to find people with a similar level of commitment. The fundraising programme will include events organised by the Friends of Westminster Cathedral and applications to a number of grant giving bodies."
To make a donation to Westminster Cathedral Restoration Fund visit: http://www.rcdow.org.uk/cathedralappeal/single_donation.asp
Westminster Cathedral, which was consecrated in 1903, has always been well maintained. However, in 2007 a detailed structural survey revealed that three of its four domes and supporting brick arches have deteriorated to the extent that, unless they are immediately repaired, parts of the building might need to be closed. The work to renovate them will begin immediately after Easter 2008.
A second phase of work will modernise the Cathedral's electrical and mechanical systems, most of which are worn out and inefficient, and also improve security and public access.
The Cathedral will remain open throughout the restoration period, although there will be scaffolding in the building until Advent 2008 while restoration work is carried out on the domes.
Mgr Mark Langham, Administrator of Westminster Cathedral, said: "Raising £3 million will be an immense challenge, but it is important to remember that it was only possible to build Westminster Cathedral because, 100 years ago, people within the Catholic community wanted a magnificent house of prayer and were prepared to pay for it. Our task today is to find people with a similar level of commitment. The fundraising programme will include events organised by the Friends of Westminster Cathedral and applications to a number of grant giving bodies."
To make a donation to Westminster Cathedral Restoration Fund visit: http://www.rcdow.org.uk/cathedralappeal/single_donation.asp