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13 Summer.Pub National Catholic Scout Fellowship ‘...actively supporting Catholics in Scouting Happy Camping as they promise a good summer! Can you find the National Chaplain at this gathering? The Link. National Catholic Scout Fellowship Page Summer 2013—Number 210 Officer Details… Page 3 Resources… Page 3 Bishop Richard’s Thoughts… Page 4 Anniversaries & Celebration… Page 5 Manager’s Thoughts… Pages 6 & 7 Dates for your diary… Page 8 Walsingham Walk… Page 8 Annual Reunion Info and Booking Form… Page 9 & 10 NCSF Application form… Pages 11 & 12 Bishop’s Own at Bangoree!... Page 13 Howard Burgess RIP… Pages 14 to 16 2nd Hinckley… Pages 17 & 18 Garth Morrision RIP… Page 19 13th Medway… Page 20 From the National Chaplain… Page 21 Regional Masses… Page 22 Idiot’s guide to Gift Aid… Page 22 CISG Contacts… Page 23 Closing Prayers...Page 24 Exec Meetings - Next Executive Meetings English Martyrs Rowley Regis - 6th July CIGS Meeting 13th April — English Martyrs Rowley Regis The views and opinions expressed in articles in this publication are solely those of the authors and not the Scout Association. They are intended for the consideration of the readership and in particular the members of the NCSF. Page 2 Summer 2013 Chairman Secretary Margaret M H McDowall Patsy Warren 4 Copperhouse Road, 12 Cleves Crescent Strood Cheslyn Hay Rochester Staffordshire ME2 2TQ WS6 7LR 01634 307335 01922-413489 [email protected] Treasurer National RC Chaplain Patrick Warren Fr. John Seddon 12 Cleves Crescent 165 Liverpool Road Cheslyn Hay Crosby Staffordshire Liverpool WS6 7LR L23 0QN 01922-413489 0151 949 1782 [email protected] [email protected] Articles for inclusion in The Link may be sent to the Editor at the email address given below. The name and scouting appointment of the contributor should be given. [email protected] A selection of resource material is available from the NCSF Badge Secretary to ease the work of Catholics in Scouting. They can be obtained from the following address. These are available from: Ann Ingleby Ki-Ro Items Want to see what you are 14 Rangers Walk going to get? Etching Hill 38mm badges 75p Rugeley 50mm badges £1 A catalogue of all the items Staffs Woggles £1.50 available is viewable online WS15 2NA NCSF Pin Badge £1 and downloadable from the website. This should make it Tel: 01889 585345 easier for you to order items. ICCS Centenary badges price £1.50 The Link. National Catholic Scout Fellowship Page 3 From Bishop Richard... Whenever we turn on our televisions, Syria and the situation in that part of the Middle East, dominates the news. As I write, Egypt is facing fresh difficulties. The conflict in Afghanistan continues and we must hope and pray that the conversations that are now beginning to take place will form the basis of new hope and life for the people there. As members of the National Catholic Scout Fellowship, we must be people whose minds and hearts go beyond what is immediately around us. We may not be in a position to effect major changes ourselves, but we can – and must – keep in prayer and thought those people who find themselves living with danger and fear on a daily basis. Whenever we gather as Scouts, let us pray for the troubled parts of the world – not just once in a while, but every time we meet. When opportunities for offering aid come our way, let us respond to them. Every little helps and, by offering our aid through the trusted agencies of the Church, we can be sure our efforts will have an effect. You may wish to share this prayer with others in Scouting: Lord of all mercy, give us your peace. Teach us to cherish everyone as our brothers and sisters. Strengthen us to obey your will, for in your will is our peace. Grant all nations great good will and true and lasting peace, you who live and reign for ever and ever. Amen. With the assurance of my prayers for you all and with every Blessing, Page 4 Summer 2013 Anniversaries and Celebrations... We seem to be at a time of anniversaries and celebrations at the moment. We should always remember what they represent. For some it will mark an individual milestone in their life or an achievement. It may be the recognition by others of that or just the inner reflection and satisfaction of a job well done. For others it will be collective celebration of some special moment. Regardless of the circumstances it is important that these are shared and valued by all—family and friends alike. On the collective front recently we have marked the 100th anniversary of the foundation 2nd Hinckley Scout Group in Leicestershire. In this issue we have details of the activities to mark the 65th anniversary of The Bishop’s Own, Wrexham. We also congratulate 13th St Michael’s Scout Group, Chatham, Kent as they celebrate the 30th anniversary of their formation. Unfortunately this issue did not get out in time to invite you to join the 2nd Shirley Scout Group at their anniversary camp to celebrate 50 years. However, Fr John did join them and hopefully between him and the group’s leaders we should have something for you to read in the next issue of The Link. On a more personal front we are aware that a certain bishop is celebrating the 60th anniversary of his ordination. Our congratulations go to Bishop Howard Tripp. You’ll remember him from his time as our liaison bishop. I’m sure that there are many other anniversaries and celebrations out there in Catholic Scouting that for one reason or another slip under the radar so congratulations to each and every one of you, you deserve it. However, if you know about them why not let us know! The Link. National Catholic Scout Fellowship Page 5 The Manager’s thoughts... Is there anybody out there!!! The reason I ask this question is that we never seem to hear from some of you and I am sure that you must have lots of events and adventures to tell us. We always welcome your stories and as this is really your publication it would be good to have more news of what you are up to. As you will see in this publication we have groups who are celebrating notable milestones in their lives. If you recall last year we had the 100 th anniversary of the formation of the 2 nd Hinckley group and so far no one has claimed that record. In this publication we have groups we are celebrating 65, 50 and 30 years respectively. I am sure that there must be more groups who have achieved memorable dates in their history. We are always eager to hear from you, so please do not hide your light under a bushel - let us know of your success and we can tell others and celebrate your success in that way. I saw from the St George’s Day Awards publication that some of our members had received awards. On behalf of the NCSF I would like to offer them our congratulations. Perhaps they will let us have pictures of their award ceremony for our publication – we will wait and see what develops. I asked in the last edition of The Link for your comments on the best day for our Scouting Mass at St George’s Cathedral in Southwark but as no one has contacted me I have gone ahead and booked the Cathedral for Sunday 2 nd March at 3 p.m. All are invited and I can confirm that the Imperial War Museum will be open. We also have been able to find a venue for a Mass to be held in Manchester and details, once the date has been agreed, will be on our Website and in the next edition of The Link. Some Groups use this event to present their members with awards i.e. Chief Scout Award for the Scouts and for the Guides the Baden Powell Award. Some use this special Mass to invest new leaders - so why not use it to make a special presentation even more special for your group. Page 6 Summer 2013 . Our Annual Review, before Active Support Units it was called the AGM, is being held from 18 – 20 October in Birmingham. Full details and booking form can be found in this edition of The Link. Please do make an effort to join us for this event; it would be good to see some new faces and to hear what you have to say about us! Please do give it some thought, the NCSF have heavily subsidised this event to make it more accessible for members. Perhaps your District might like to contribute to your attendance. The Annual Review is open to all members and that could include your young leaders who I am sure would find the weekend most interesting: the main speaker is our own Bishop Richard Moth. The school holidays are now looming large on the horizon and I know that many will now be getting ready for their annual summer camp. I hope that you camps are successful and that, despite the weather, you manage to develop your friendships within your groups and that your young people come home having not only learned new skills but have become better human being. I also hope that you have managed to make time for God on your camps and to try where possible to get your troop or pack to Mass. Do not forget that we have a National Chaplain who given enough warning would be only too pleased to come and celebrate Mass for you, or if he couldn’t he might know a man who could! Happy camping and do not forget to let us have some piccies of your camp.
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