 T&T
Update November / October 2004
News Flash
Christian
Life Programs Two parish CLPs
culminated in October at Success Village and Morvant. So to our new members Welcome to the
Family we’re glad that you are here to share your life with us ……. Meanwhile St.
Augustine launched its second Household CLP and our Evangelisation Team
asks "When is your household going to start your
household CLP?" SFC
General Assembly On Saturday 25th of
September, a seminar entitled Natural Family Planning (NFP) versus Artificial Contraception was
held at the Catholic Chaplaincy of the University of the West Indies. Organized by Singles for Christ for
their General Assembly, it was a follow up to their previous seminar on
chastity, contraception, and abortion given in August. The seminar was
facilitated by Mr. and Mrs. Peter and Claire Charles of the St. Joseph
Parish. Mr. and Mrs. Charles have
been married for 38 years and have five children of their own. They are specialists in the Billings
method of natural family planning and were taught by Mr. Billings himself in the
1960’s. This fact along with the
fact that the couple themselves had used varying methods of artificial
contraception in the past before finally learning about and practicing the
Billings Method made them perfect facilitators for this topic. The Charles' presentation covered artificial
contraception methods with their many shortcomings; the Creator's purpose for sexual
intercourse which was both procreative as well as unitive, for deepening
love and intimacy between a married couple and the beauty of NFP as a method
that encouraged the participation of both men and women, rather than having
women playing the primary role of regulating pregnancy. They highlighted the Church’s teaching
on Natural Family Planning and after a video presentation invited questions
from the floor. All agreed that the
seminar was very informative and appreciated
the generosity of the Charles’, who for over 18 years have freely
given of this knowledge in our Archdiocese. On Sat 11th December
our Singles continue their series on
Pro-Life Education and this time all of CFC is invited to learn how to share and
defend the Church’s position on Pro-Life issues. Time is confirmed as 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
so walk with your lunch, but venue will be announced later. The session on 11th December is entitled
“Workers in the Vineyard”. YFC &
Fig-Leaves And YFC were not to
be left behind on PRO-LIFE training.
They were at “Fig-Leaves the Fatal Fashion” held at Fatima Parish Hall,
Curepe on October 30th. Apart from
being present for the 4 part video series, questions to the panel and
presentations from panel members, they also provided the music and led in praise and worship. Love, Life & the
Family But on a national
level it was the Human Life International Conference titled “Love Life and the
Family” that held everyone’s attention on November 5th – 7th at Crowne
Plaza. If you weren’t there you
missed excellent presentations. For
summaries contact Darryl Grandisson, Francesca Monsegue or Nicole Rivers, just
some of the Singles who made this conference their priority. They are trained to deliver
!! IRO Peace
March Also on a national
level, CFC was well represented by Couples, Singles, Handmaids and Youths at the
national March for Peace organised by the Inter religious organization of
Trinidad and Tobago. Thanks to all
who responded to our Archbishop’s call for support. YFC
Retreat Maraval Maraval YFC hosted a
YFC Camp on Saturday 2nd to Sunday 3rd October at Our Lady of Lourdes,
Maraval. Here is one participant’s
review. So when next you
hear of a YFC Camp or retreat do everything you can to get your young people
there.!! CFC
Household Leaders Retreat Sangre Grande was at
it again. Carl Lara and Christopher Metevier delivered stirring, practical
presentations at the CFC Household Leaders Retreat in St. John’s Village St.
Augustine. The occasion was a
continuing series on Formation organised by the Leadership Formation Team which
was formed last October. The next
episode is on November 27th. See
calendar below for details. CFC
Handmaids HOLD Retreat Annual HOLD Retreat
was held at Caroni Retreat Centre on October 20th – 31st.
There was inspiration in every form, the talks, the healing, the kaiso,
the dog…Did you say dog? Yes there was the doggie but you had to
be there to experience it all. So
if you are lucky enough to be a CFC Handmaid and you missed this, you better
plan early for next year October!! CFC
Caribbean Conference Countdown 10 months to go and
our planning team is busy organizing for the Caribbean Conference due to take
place in Trinidad next year. Our
“Eye-Spy” reporter scooped the following report from the planning meeting. ·
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Theme: The theme of the 2005 Conference is "God is Enough!", which is taken from
Psalm 23:1. "The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack." ·
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Date: The conference
date is set for Thursday 11th – Sunday 14th August 2005,
beginning with the Handmaid’s
Caribbean Conference on Thursday 11th (details still to be worked
out) and continuing with the CFC Caribbean Conference Friday thru Sunday. ·
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Fees: The proposed Conference Fee for T&T
residents is Adults TT$200.00 Youth TT$100.00 It was proposed and
agreed that in order to reduce the burden of payment all T&T members should
tithe $10 (YFC - $5) each per month, starting November 2004. This would be
collected and submitted by the household leaders. T&T members contributing
$10 per month from November’04 to August’05, will only be required to pay a
conference fee of TT$100 (YFC - $50). It is hoped that members will continue
tithing beyond the conference, and not view it strictly as an installment
payment for the conference fee. If a member starts tithing after November, he
will be required to make up the shortfall for the conference fee. Of course
members are encouraged to tithe more than the $10 per month if they so
desire. ·
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Venue: Conference venues
presently being considered are as follows: (a.)
JFK Hall at UWI and (b.)
Centre for Excellence ·
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Wuk: Conference Committee heads are to begin
planning and recruiting committee members.
So don’t be surprised if you are called. CFC 7th
Anniversary CFC 7th
Anniversary celebrations will not be limited to one day of Family Fun but 7 days
activities in various units. See
calendar below for details of the dates and hosts but remember they still climax
with Mass and Family Day on Sunday 23rd January 2005 May God
Bless ! ·
Our Singles who have
been labouring in the vineyard spearheading our education and conversion into a
Culture of Life. Faith
Facts Well it is
officially here, the Year of the Eucharist started on October 10 2004. So brush up on your knowledge and
appreciation of the Eucharist by visiting http://YearOfTheEucharist.com. Notes to
self - remember to… ·
copy this Update to
my fellow CFC members without e-mail ·
tithe my $10.00 ·
check calendar below
for CFC happenings and support with PRAYER AND PRESENCE
- Calendar
of Events Event Date Venue Time COST Singles
Meeting Fri
11th Nov A.G.’s
office, ask for Sean Julien from the 1st Floor 5:00
pm free CFC
Unit & Council Leaders Strategic
Planning Session 2004/2005 Sat
13th Nov Retreat
Centre, Mt.
St. Benedict 9.00
am – 3.00 pm Your
Lunch CFC
Household Leaders Retreat Sat
27th Nov St.
John’s Parish Hall,
St.
Augustine 9:00
am - noon Refreshments
Workers
in the Vineyard – Pro
Lifers Training Hosted by SFC - ALL CFC MEMBERS INVITED Sat
11 Dec To
be announced 9:30
am – 3:00 pm Your
Lunch SFC
LYMIN’ Kayaking
and Archery in Chaguaramas.
Sun
28th Nov Kayak
Centre, Chaguaramas
9:30am
Walk with Kayak fee $25. - $30. and
Lunch. CFC
7th Anniversary Week
of Activities Hosted by Various Units
Mon
17th – Sat 22nd Jan
2005 Various
Units Outlined below To
be announced To
be announced Mon
17th Tue
18th Wed
19th Fri
21st Sat
22nd Host
Unit: San Juan
Host
Unit: Maraval/Paramin Host
Unit: Sangre Grande
Host
Unit: Arouca Host
Unit: St. Augustine Host
Unit: Diego Martin To
be announced To
be announced CFC
T&T Family Day 7th Anniversary Sun
23rd Jan 2005 To
be announced 8:30
am Holy Mass Your
Lunch 1st
CFC Handmaids Mini Caribbean
Conference
August 11th
2005 To
be announced 8:30
am registration
Included
in fee below
6th
CFC Caribbean Conference
August 12th
– 14th 2005 To
be announced
6:00
pm registration
$200.00
May
God Bless us All
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