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18th & 19th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Sundays 1st & 8th August PSALM RESPONSE 31st July: “O THAT TODAY YOU WOULD LISTEN TO HIS VOICE: "HARDEN NOT YOUR HEARTS.” 1st August: “IF TODAY YOU HEAR HIS VOICE, O HARDEN NOT YOUR HEARTS.” 7th & 8th August: “HAPPY THE PEOPLE THE LORD HAS CHOSEN TO BE HIS OWN."
Readings:
JUSTICE AND PEACE MEDITATIONIt would be easy to blame Albert Lasker for my accumulation of stuff. Lasker was the advertising genius who designed the 1930's-era radio commercials for Lucky Strike cigarettes, Palmolive soap and Pepsodent toothpaste and helped set us on the path towards our becoming a consumption society. At the same time, we often try to excuse our consumerism by claiming that we're accumulating all this for our children and grandchildren. This problem of accumulation and inheritance was the issue from which sprang Jesus parable about the rich farmer. The parable revolves around the farmer's plans to protect his surplus stuff ("I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones"), and God's questioning response about who really can claim owenership of our stuff ("All the things you have prepared, to whom will they belong?"). Jesus' listeners already knew the answer to this question; God has made us stewards of his stuff, and we are to hold this in trust for the common good (Lev 25:23, Dt 8:17, 1 Chron 29:16). Help me, Lord, to be a good steward of your bounty. Help me realize that my children probably don't want or need much of my surplus stuff, and help me to discover a better way for this to serve the common good. Sent in by Eric Johnson
DON'T MISS OUR MUSICAL CHAIRS JAZZ CAFÉ!!
The famous Jazz musician, Justin Binek is in Holland for two days for a European tour (see site www.justinbinek.com). On Wednesday 4th August he will give a Jazz Café evening at our church starting at 19.30. The revenue goes to new chairs for the parish hall. Entry is €10,-- per person and if you'd like to buy an old chair you can take it home for another €10,--. The music will be co-presented by Kyle Biebel and Michiel Kleykamp. 
CAR BOOT SALE : Sunday, 22nd August 2010
This will be held after Mass on that Sunday and, apart from using the car park, the lawn alongside the church can also be used for those who wish to participate by selling their wares without doing so from a car. If the weather is bad then everything could be moved into the church itself. The purpose of the sale is twofold: it is an opportunity for you to get rid of all your unwanted but still useful ‘stuff’ and then contribute part of your takings to the Build With Us fund at the end of the sale. This has to be a ‘win-win’ situation so please be as generous as possible! If you wish to participate please register at the Build With Us table.
• bringing their sales goods to the church on the day of the sale itself (not before) and for removing unsold items at the end of the sale; • providing sufficient small change, bags and boxes, and possibly newspaper to wrap sold articles. Do you have any questions? Please contact the Build With Us table. UPCOMING EVENTS * Sunday, 29th August: American BBQ After Mass * Friday, 17th September: Spanish Evening in the Parish House. * Friday, 15th October: Philippine Evening, also in the Parish House. Details of these events to follow. BOOKS There are still copies of Fr. Sjaak's book, 'The Power of No', available from the BWU Table. Price: €20 CAROL CONCERT DVDS Only a few DVDs of last year’s wonderful “Celebration of Christmas Music From Around The World” are still available. They are on sale at the Build With Us table at €10.- each. ALTAR FLOWERS The flower dedication for the weekend of 31st July/1st August is from the Soloviev family, "In thanksgiving for 5 blessed years in the Netherlands". If you would like to sponsor our flowers for a special occasion please contact Cheryl Carr: e-mail NO MONDAY PARISH HOUSE MASSES UNTIL SEPTEMBER Many people are on holiday in the month of August which reduces attendance at the House Masses so the normal Monday House Mass at 09.30 will not take place during August. We will resume again on Monday 6th September. CHILDREN’S LITURGY & CRÈCHE Please note that Children’s Liturgy will not take place again until Sunday 15th Aug. The crèche is also having a Summer break. It will reopen on Sunday 29th August. Please contact Ifeayin Taylor: Tel: 070-335 0124 for more information about the crèche. BAPTISMS On the weekend of 7th/8th August, Ronan Francis Bugden, Kinsan Heney Bugden, Chukwuagosike Imade Mofe Elumelu, Maya Celine Zuzarte, Aimeé Mialène Eline Hoving and Annye Leani will receive the sacrament of Baptism. We welcome our new parishioners and send our congratulations to their families and Godparents. MARRIAGES IN AUGUST
CLEARING OUT A "BIG THANKS" to all those who assisted last Saturday in clearing out the church's adjacent building/cellars so that the construction can continue at full speed after the vacation period without any delays. The turn out was fantastic and included Fr. Sjaak, Derick, Arthur, Josephine, Roderic, Andy, Gary, Frank, Peter, Priya, Uskram, Mark, Herdian, Lucas, Peter and Hans. A few days later, Arthur, Andy, Mark and Hans got together and (over)loaded a 10³ meter trash container with everything. Thanks to everyone for helping with these big jobs! CHAIRS FOR SALE Please help to get rid of our old chairs! For €10 you can take one. The money will be invested in new ones. Also, if anyone is good at upholstering, the chairs from the Green Room badly need it, so please contact the Parish Office. PRE-REGISTRATION FOR R.E. AND NEW R.E. COORDINATION TEAM It would be a great help if parents, who would like their children in R.E. next pastoral year (starting in September), could pre-register before the Summer holidays. That reduces the amount of administration drastically at the beginning of the new year. The forms can be collected at the Welcome Table at the back of the church. 
CYCLING TO JERUSALEM FOR OUR DAY CHAPEL …..Emmanuelle started off on her journey to Jerusalem on Sunday 13th June. Below is an update on her travels/adventures. The difficult moments are actually getting going in the morning, packing the saddle bags and making sure not to leave anything behind. She has stayed in many different places and met many kind people. At the moment she is cycling though Italy. She says that the Italians are lovely but are confused about distance as they say that a place is only 15kms away when her subsequent experience is more like 150kms!! In the Italian tunnels which are unlit, with very uneven surfaces. She was really frightened by having to cycle in the middle of the motorway, balancing herself so that her bike would not fall into one of the many holes. Luckily two Dutch boys were also cycling her way and they teamed up as a threesome. Her friends say she sounds very happy and fulfilled and loves to be on her bike. At the moment the sponsorship amount is €4005. Emmanuelle hopes to raise €25000 for our new Day Chapel so there's a bit more to go!! If you would like an update on her progress then get in touch with Madeleine (e-mail), Carien Pot (e-mail) or Carol Wooley (e-mail) Could you find it in your heart to support her and her campaign? If so please make your donation by making a bank transfer to: Account number: 45.18.99.806 Account name: Church of Our Saviour (Capital Fund) IBAN number: NL91 ABNA0451899806 BIC number: ABNANL2A Bank name: ABN AMRO Bank Bank address: Wassenaarseweg 101, 2596 CM, The Hague, The Netherlands Please mention ‘GRACE’ in the description AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL SIGNATURE CAMPAIGN 17TH/18TH JULY 
Thanks to all who helped collect signatures and to those who signed the letters on behalf of
Rizana Nafeek a Sri Lankan domestic worker, who was sentenced to death in 2007, in Saudi Arabia,
for the alleged murder of her employer's baby.We obtained 121 signatures and I have sent these
to the Saudi Arabian Embassy in The Hague with a copy of the cover letter to His Majesty King
Abdullah.
Harry Moneypenny
FAMILY OUTING BUS TRIP ON 15TH AUGUST 
Hop on to the Parish Bus for a fun afternoon for a good cause!!Event: In Fr. Sjaak's hometown Wervershoof, once every five years, there is a short liturgy in the tent of the dodgem cars at the annual Village Fair. This is to help a charity based on the UN Millennium Goals. This year we will melt a block of ice of one cubic metre and everyone can guess, by buying a lottery ticket for €5, how long it will take to melt. The winner will receive a prize of €500. The money raised by this initiative will be used for clean drinking water in Cape Town, South Africa. What to see? A beautiful village on the coast of the Ijsselmeer. The Village Fair with rides and activities for the whole family and, of course, the 'Dom of West Friesland', where Fr. Sjaak was ordained. See Holland as it really is! Time and Price: The bus will leave on Sunday 15th August after Mass at 11.20 from the church and will return at 20.00. The price for the trip is €15 for children and €17.50 for adults. (You will also need to bring a packed lunch for the trip.) The price includes entry to the street reception where beer and soft drinks will be sold for only €1. Sign up lists are at the Welcome Table. Payment must be made when signing up and is non-refundable. To find out more about the day please visit the website: www.auxilia-brasili-ja.nl NO ACCESS TO THE PARISH HALL AREA THERE IS NO ACCESS TO THE PARISH HALL UNTIL BUILDING WORK HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND FOR THIS REASON THE DOOR TO THIS AREA REMAINS LOCKED. EVALUATION OF SATURDAY EVENING MASS TIME After more than three years celebrating the Saturday evening Mass at 19.30, several arguments have arisen for an evaluation of the Mass time. We cannot start earlier due to the commitment we signed in the contract honouring the Dutch Mass and the time they need for coffee and clearing up. For the reasons mentioned below I’d like to think about changing the Saturday evening Mass to Sunday at 17.30.
Fr Sjaak
NEW UN/EC PRAYER GROUP On every first Tuesday of the month, beginning in September, we'll get together for a short lunchtime prayer meeting at the 'Mater Ecclesia' Villa on Eisenhowerlaan 120. It's practically next door to the ICTY, Europol and OPCW. Formerly we met at the ICTY but, since other institutions expressed an interest, everyone is most welcome at the new venue. NON-PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
(Please note – adverts are placed in this section as a service to our parishioners or to let people know of activities in the region that might be of interest. They are not an endorsement of the people offering services or of the organisations that are mentioned.) MOVING SALE TO BENEFIT BUILD WITH US FUNDTall white lamp, 2 office/bedside lamps, End table lamp, Crock pot, Water heating kettle, Coffee maker, Krups Pump Expresso XP style 4020 (used once),Toaster, Grilling machine, Hair shaver/cutter, sm. hair dryer, 3 oscillating fans, Bionaire humidifier, Bionaire Air filter, Upright vacuum cleaner, canister vacuum cleaner, Phillips CD/Radio/Cassette Portable Player, Toshiba Portable TV with VCR, Phillips Portable TV with VCR, 1 Digital Alarm Clock, Sony Stereo System and Speakers, Karcher Power Washer, Bosch Lawn Mower, Bosch Hedge Trimmer. (Note: some of these items have a UK 3 prong plug that will need an adaptor or changed.) We have several 220 to 110 transformers (1000, 500, 350, 250, 50 watt.) Call Janet Warner at 070 415 5998 for prices. CARS FOR SALE
Nicolaistraat 30 in Schevingen, a spaceous home is available for rent from August 1st onwards. It can be rented furnished or un-furnished Public transport (Bus and Light rail) round the corner. This home has three floors, 7 rooms, 2 bathrooms, guest toilet, 209m2 living areas, a lovely bushy garden in the back and two balconies to soke up the sun. It has been fully renovated, while maintaining the 100 year old original details. Full details on www.Funda.nl. Price: € 3100 per month (excl.). Contact: Peter te Lintel Hekkert or Maria Wilson on +31 70 250 0155, +255 (6) 8546 4178 JOB WANTED Male, 48 with front-office, communication and public relations skills is looking for a job in The Hague region. I have a drivers license and am bilingual Dutch/English. Preferred 32 hours a week. Please call 06-2078 1200 Derek Mansholt. ROOM WANTED Parishioner needs room, Hague area, up to €500 approx. Contact Mark, 0631 279771
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