NEWS
as at 4th May 2012
SFO RETREAT 2012
Following two very successful Retreats in 2010 and 2011, the dates for the 2012 Retreat have been set from the evening of Friday May 25th until after lunch on Sunday May 27th. The Retreat will be led by Sr. Elizabeth Obbard, a Carmelite solitary (or hermit) attached to Aylesford Priory in Kent where “she lives a life of prayer, solitude and closeness to guests and pilgrims”. It will be drawing on the lives of two notable Franciscan women, St Elizabeth of Hungary and Angela of Foligno. Sr. Elizabeth is a very experienced leader of Retreats. The cost will be £111 for the weekend as in 2011. (Deposit £25). Attendance can be non-residential but residence is encouraged to get the most from the weekend. In addition to members of the Ladywell Fraternity, attendance is open to any members of the SFO from the Southern Region and beyond. Indeed it has been felt that SFO members from outside the Fraternity have added to the fraternal nature of the Retreat, benefitting everyone. The current number is 23 but we can squeeze in 2 or 3 more if one wishes to attend.
If you wish to attend of have still to pay the full amount, please let Robert Millar, SFO Treasurer, have payment as soon as possible. Cheques should be made payable to SFO Chilworth Fraternity and sent to Robert Millar, Treasurer, Brinmaur, Crossacres, Woking, Surrey, GU22 8QS. Telephone: 01932 352289 or email: Robert Millar.
LADYWELL EVENTS
The May Day of Prayer is on Thursday, May 10th and will be led by Fr. John Hemer. These are days “to ponder, pray and be still, with the opportunity for some spiritual input”. The full 2012 programme is now available from the Ladywell Retreat Centre which can be contacted on 01483 419269 or email Ladywell Retreats.
The programme and general information is also available on the website Ladywell Retreat and Spirituality Centre.
WINTERSHALL EVENTS
The next major production is "The Life of Christ" begins on Tuesday, 19th June and ends Sunday, 24th June. Details are on the Wintershall website or call 01483 892167 or email Box Office.
DAY OF REFLECTION
The Ex Chilworth Meditation Group had a very successful day at Wonersh on April 21st when over 40 attended. The next “Day of Reflection” will be at St Augustine’s Abbey on Saturday 20th October with “insights into Benedictine Spirituality” led by Fr Laurence O’Keefe OSB.
Book with Brian and Sheila Longman, 9 Nursery Gardens, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8PA. Tel: 01483 505814 or email Sheila Longman.
CHILWORTH ASSISI PILGRIMAGE
This Pilgrimage is organised by ex Parishioners of Chilworth, led by Fr. Patrick Lonsdale OFM, and takes place every 18 months. The next Pilgrimage will be held from 21st to 29th September. The Pilgrimage visits the Hermitages of St Francis in the Reiti valley. The main part of the Pilgrimage is, however, based in Assisi itself visiting San Damiano where the Poor Clares were established and the Lord spoke to St Francis through the Cross - “go and build my Church”. There will be a visit to the Portiuncula, St Francis own “Little portion” within the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli. There will be many other visits to areas of deep religious significance in the life of St Francis. Places are still available and if anyone is interested please contact Rita Beggins, or 01737 211166. There is a group meeting at Ladywell on Sat. May 12th.
MARRIAGE OF ROBERT MILLAR AND ANNE WIGHTMAN
Robert and Anne who were married at Ladywell Chapel on April 21st would like to convey their profound thanks for all the expressions of good wishes and prayers expressed by members of the local Fraternity and other Fraternities in the Southern Region. The support is very much appreciated.
PRAYERS
Continue to hold Br. Ignatius in our prayers.
4th May 2012
WHERE TO FIND US
For a map of where the Convent is situated, please click
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Ladywell Convent, Godalming
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