The
Chaplaincy Clarion
The
Chaplain
Our
Chaplain, Paul Vrolijk with his wife Janine, and children Hannah,
Davita & Boaz, who joined the Chaplaincy in January 2009. We
are
delighted to announce that the family has been extended by the birth of
Lydia on 5th February, 2010 [Acts 16:14,40].
News letters from the Chaplain are available to download for
June
and
July
Chaplaincy
Retreat and Weekend at the Abbaye Notre-Dame de Belloc

The
Belloc Abbey weekend took place from 13th to 16th May in the
foothills of the Pyrénées Mountains in the Basque
country. The main
speaker was Revd Canon Malcolm Herbert on the topic “Growing
in
Christ”.

Climbing
the hill to the Abbey one immediately senses peace and tranquillity.
It wasn’t the weather, or the buildings so much as the
community
of
St Benoît itself and our own Chaplaincy members. Friendship
and
love
over many years, a common purpose of worship and prayer, bring us
ever closer.
Our
discussions led by Malcolm helped us understand the importance of
working together as members of “deep church” to do
more for
our
neighbours and our communities and remember that God’s
“fingerprint” exists everywhere.
It
was an enjoyable and blessed few days. Many, many thanks to everyone
who helped arrange it.
Michael
& Ann Hall, Cladech

Fellowship
& Laughter

Discussion
amongst brothers and sisters in Christ

Giving
thanks
Members
of the Chaplaincy Council

SOS
HELP Crisis line in English: 01 46 21 46 46
SOS
Help is a telephone listening service for the English-speaking
community in France. Trained listeners are available every
day
of the year from 3pm to 11pm. The service is confidential and
anonymous. In addition to compassionate, non-directive
listening, we can provide information on community services and
community resources available to English-speaking callers.
SOS
Help is staffed by volunteer listeners; other volunteers are involved
in community liaison, fund-raising and publicity. Volunteers
are always welcome, and should contact the above telephone number to
request further information about recruitment and training.
Chairman
David Payne 01 46 21 46 46
Web
Site : http://www.soshelpline.org/
Radio
Liberte
Hello
dear Listeners,
The
Chaplaincy's broadcast on Radio Liberte will be off the air during july
and August, but will start again in September with more interesting
guests and topics.
However,
you may well want to listen to the recorded interview with Bishop
Geoffrey, Diocese in Europe, which took place in Cologne at
Synod, regarding our goal - 'Preserving the Environment'. The
Archbishop of Canterbury lists our caring
of the environment
at the top of his priority list of five.

Bishop
Geoffrey
Perhaps we
could also suggest that you look at the website www.europe.anglican.org/news/news_announcements.htm
to find out what went on at the Diocesan Synod in Cologne.
You
will find there a brief summary with pictures.
Till
then,
Every
blessing,
Madeleine
Email
address : madeleine@peladis.plus.com
It
is quite easy for you to tune into our programme now – you
can
listen live on the radio broadcasting on 96.1 FM; on your computer on www.radioliberte.fr
live and on Podcast (www.radioliberte.fr)
or our own website www.chapaq.org which contains links to
the recordings.
IMPORTANT
HELP LINES:
Here
are some help lines available to all English-speaking people who need
a listening ear as mentioned in the past on the radio:
CSF
Cancer Support France (Riberac)
We
provide support for people with cancer and your carers by telephone,
email, home and hospital visits; we also help you to ask the
questions to which you need answers and point you in the direction of
sound advice. Email: csfriberac@gmail.com www.cancersupportfrance.info
Pastoral
Care Group
We
can provide company, hospital visits, a phone call, a shoulder to cry
on and hopefully much more. We really would appreciate being
informed of perceived needs so that where possible we can be of help.
If you know of anyone who would welcome a visit or call, please ring
me (Karla Flambert) on 05 53 90 99 52 so we can arrange for a member
of the team to help out.