INTERNATIONAL NEWS
October 2008... Faith+Light General Assembly Lourdes
Liz Neame was one of the 140 delegates who attended this assembly
and says it was a wonderful prayerful time resulting in a new structure for
Faith+Light International
A Province is a new grouping of 15-40 communities
June 2009..News from England South Province which now includes Wales
The 2009 Formation Weekend at St Cassians, Kintbury
Representatives and friends enjoy being together to pray and share ideas
to take back to their communities
Groups share workshop and drama activities
in preparation for their Celebration of Faith and Light
Friendship in Faith and Light
" This weekend of Formation and Celebration is such a valuable time"
Liz Neames
Dates for 2010 ..from Liz Neames
"An Interim Provincial Council which included
John Williams Pat Lamb Angela Glover Sue Page ( Wales ) and myself as
Co-ordinator worked through a great deal of business including
the following dates + venues for 2010
April 9th - 11th 2010...at Kintbury ...annual Formation Weekend
June 18th - 20th 2010...at Kintbury ...Ist Provincial Assembly
Liz Neames... England South Province Co-ordinator...June 2009 "
Liz invites you to contact her if you have any questions, comments or concerns
England SOUTH-WEST REGION
Pat Lamb (Salisbury community)is Co-ordinator of the 5 Communities in this region .. Bath, Bridgewater, Exmouth, Frome, Salisbury,
Pat has arranged for Faith and Light to have a section in the Clifton Diocese website...www.cliftondiocese.com
The Faith and Light pilgrimage to Salisbury cathedral organised by the South-West region communities was a memorable occasion for all who took part
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Faith and Light Pilgrimage to Salisbury Cathedral
Celebrating the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lady
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Lunch in the Cloisters followed by processions prayer and song
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Prayer followed by candlelight procession to the Lady Chapel
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Ave Ave Ave Maria
Ave Ave Ave Maria
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Final happy procession
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We are marching in the light of God
We are living... in the love of God
We are moving... in the power of God
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and now for
very welcome refreshment in the Bishop's gardens
with thanks to all who made this pilgrimage possible
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ENGLAND SOUTH EAST REGION
7 Communities..Caterham, Eastleigh, Fareham, Guildford ,Hayes, Medway and Winchester
Time for Action when our Communities meet up to Celebrate COMMUNITY
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It's me.........It's you.........It's us.........It's Love.........It's Christ who makes Community |
CANDLEMAS in February is a special Feastday for Faith + Light
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After the usual joyous Mass friends from several communities meet up to share this lovely cake |
July is Barbecue time
Eastleigh Community's Annual Speciality
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A chance to meet up with friends |
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One more trayload and only one more sausage |
On the first Sunday in Advent Eastleigh Community invites us to a Celebration Mass+Gathering at St Edward's
A valuable time to relax together with shared refreshment and joyful carols
This beautiful tableau was at an Advent Celebration in the Immaculate Heart of Mary church, Hayes preceding the coach journey to Trafalger Square for carols
From our entry in the Portsmouth Diocesan Year Book
Faith + Light founded by Jean Vanier is an International Christian Association of people with a learning disability, their families and friends . Faith and Light believes each person is called to be a source of grace and peace for the whole community, the church and humanity ..........(Faith and Light Charter) Each community meets for a time of sharing , for spiritual renewal and the enjoyment of being together . Join us + discover that our friends have much to teach us about love and acceptance
John Williams
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