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Dear Friends

At last we are enjoying something like a nice, hot summer and there is even a danger of an English success at Wimbledon. Things are looking up after a number of confusing weeks.

 The Marist Lourdes Pilgrimage proved to be a great success and we enjoyed some good weather for a change. However we were all brought back to reality when Keith Newton, Loughborough, died suddenly during the Wednesday night. Our last two days in Lourdes were more reflective and understanding of our pilgrimage through life. May he rest in Peace. Amen

YOUR CHARITABLE PRAYERS Are requested for:

Charles Jenkinson, Hull, who was buried on Tuesday 30^th June. Charles, who was a most dedicated member of the Marist Way and a founder member of the ‘Council for the Marist Way’, was a multi talented person and shortly before his death, wrote: "Marist Way" is a True name & a True Way, which is reproduced in this month’s ‘Marian Devotions’.

Kevin O’Connor, Pat’s husband, will be buried in Middlesbrough on Monday 6^th July. Kevin, who was a great supporter of all things Marist, had been in ITU for over seven weeks, died 25^th June.

We extend to both Rose (Jenkinson) and Pat our deepest sympathy and assure them of our prayers at this most difficult time. May Charles and Kevin rest in Peace. Amen.

MARIST DAY In Walsingham is Saturday 4^th July. This is always a wonderful occasion to gather together in the spirit of Mary and share with each other in the mass and prayerful atmosphere of the ‘Nazareth of England’. The principal celebrant will be Fr John Hannon SM, European Provincial, who will begin his visitation of the Marist Fathers communities in England.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE GENERAL CHAPTER OF THE MARIST FATHERS which will take place in Rome during September. The General Chapter is a serious assessment of the all the works and ideals of the Society during which a new Fr. General will be elected. Consideration will be given to the Marist Way, which could well lead to a better understanding of Fr Colin’s vision of ‘the whole world Marist’.

The recently founded group in Grimethorpe continues to flourish and we hope that they will be able to attend the Marist Day of Recollection in September. The next meeting of the Council for the Marist Way will meet in ND Leicester Square on Monday 13^th July.

                                          M. Coleman SM Marist Way Region of England Animator