There is a separate booking form attached with this email copy of the

Calix Newsletter or in the envelope if sent by post. Please use this to place

booking with Tom or make a copy for your records to bring with you on the

retreat. Also attached or enclosed, is a copy of the itinerary which is provi-

sional, and subject to minor change

In a letter to the Calix Society on May 15, 1962, Bill Wilson, one of the founders of

A.A., wrote:

‘As you know I always have been personally partial to all persons or organizations

whose goodwill and helpfulness to A.A. is beyond question. You need not have said that

you strive to keep your efforts within the framework of the traditions of Alcoholics

Anonymous. I know you have tried and have succeeded.’

I N S I D E

T H I S I S S U E :

Booking

Forms

2

Cost &

Directions

3

Itenary &

Credo

4

Retreats

2014

5

Challenges

Suggestion

6

Members

Input

6

Inside Story 6

C A L I X S O C I E T Y

U N I T E D K I N G D O M A P R I L 2 0 1 4 M O U N T S T M A R Y S

TREASURER

THOMAS HEAD

51 PARK AVENUE

CHADDERTON

OLDHAM

GREATER MAN-

CHESTER

OL9 OAL

TEL: 0161 624 2815

Lillian Lally

Joint Secretary

6 Lichfield

Drive

Chadderton

Oldham

The Calix Society News Letter God grant me the Serenity to Accept the things I cannot Change, Courage to

Change the Things I can and Wisdom to Know the Difference ***********************

The Calix UK Web Page; http://calixsocietyuk.btck.co.uk

Annual Calix Retreat 25/26/27th April 2014

at Mount St Mary’s, Spinkhill, Derby

The theme for this year’s retreat Lead by Fr Augustine Hourigan

Listening and obeying

His Holiness

Pope Francis *********************

To enter into the spirit of our retreat, ‘The Seven Prayers of

Pope Francis’ by Philippa Alby is a worthwhile read

also available in Kindle

Booking Form

Location : Mount St Mary’s Thomas Head

Dates : 25th , 26th , 27th April 2014 51 Park Avenue

Chaderton Oldham OL9 0AL

Tel No; 0161 624 2815

Costs ; £80.00 per person

Non Returnable Deposit ;£20 per person, payment by 31st March 2014

Total outstanding £

Cheques need to be made out to “Calix Society” NAME OF CALIX UNIT

Name Share

Room

yes/no Double

Room

Single

Room

Deposit

Paid

Balance

Due

Special Needs

Total

Cost of and Directions to Venue

P A G E 3 M O U N T S T M A R Y S

The Retreat commences with arrival about 4.00pm when rooms are allocated.

Please be sure to advise of any special needs on the Booking Form. The cost of the

retreat is £80.00 inclusive of £20.00 non refundable deposit, which must be paid by

31st March 2014. Cheques need to be made out to “Calix Society” and forwarded

via Calix Treasurers to Tom Head at the address of the front page of this

newsletter.

Please note: Bookings will NOT be accepted by Mount St Mary’s

The address is Mount St Mary College

Spinkhill

Sheffield

S21 3YL

Located of Junction 30 of the M1

For more detailed directions go to the web address -

www.msmcollege.co.uk/msmcollege

The Calix Society Credo Calix is an association of Catholic alcoholics who are maintaining their sobri-

ety through affiliation with, and participation in the Fellowship of Alcoholics

Anonymous.

Our first concern is to interest Catholics with an alcoholic problem in the virtue

of total abstinence. Our second stated purpose is to promote the spiritual

development of our membership. Our gathering today is an effort in this direc-

tion.

Our conversation and our association together should be a source of inspiration

and encouragement to each other, geared to our growth toward spiritual

maturity.

Our participation in all other activities of Calix such as: the frequent celebra-

tion of the Liturgy, Reception of the Sacraments, Personal prayer and medita-

tion, Holy Hours, Days of Recollection and Retreats, aid us in our third objec-

tive, namely, to strive for the sanctification of the whole personality of each

member. We welcome other alcoholics, not members of our faith or any

others, non-alcoholics, who are concerned with the illness of

alcoholism and wish to join with us in prayer for our stated purposes.

Friday 25th April 4.30pm – Arrivals & Registration 5.30pm – Tea & Coffee 6.00pm – Supper 8.00pm – Mass Evening Prayer

Saturday 26th April 8.00am – Prayers 8.30am – Breakfast 9.30 /10.30 -

Talk by Fr Augustine

11.45am – Mass by Fr Brian

1.00pm – Lunch 2.15pm – Free Time 3.15pm – T & Coffee 3.30 – 4.30pm

Confession 4.30 – 5.30pm

Holy Hour/Benediction

6.00pm - Supper 8.00pm - Dance / Raffle

Sunday 27th April 8.00am – Morning Prayer 8.30am – Breakfast 9.30am – Talk by

Fr Augustine 10.30am – Coffee & Tea 11.00 -Talk by

Fr Augustine 12.00 pm – Mass By ****** 1.00pm – Lunch

Departure & Farewells

Safe Journey God Bless and Keep You

Safe

Until we meet again

P A G E 5

About 40ish of us were there and all seemed to enjoy themselves. Brother Mi-chael kept us entertained with his funny stories and enlightened us with the rest of his talks. The weather was overall kind to us, it drizzled on the walk of The Sta-tions of the Cross but didn't seem to 'dampen' anyone's spirit. John was remem-bered in our prayers along with all the others who are no long with us.

Twenty Pilgrims, Calix & AA members went to Medjugorje June 2013 and en-

joyed a wonderful spiritual journey which will remain in the memory forever.

Challenges in 2014 and beyond

Our current financial holding £2871.15

Require a volunteer to shadow Web Manager [ME] incase of any unforeseen circumstances

Who would be willing to give a little of their time take on service commitment at central office

P A G E 6

Suggestions

Members input to News Letter

Tommy reported that there were 3 enquiries about Calix membership as a result of the UK Web Page

Should Calix Society be registered as a charity

Arrange an annual collection day for group and individual contributions

Another appeal for Groups and individuals to register their email & contact de-

tails for Directory support

Support OUR Web site by directly informing Adrian of any local news, retreats,

anniversaries or most importantly prayer request for members and their loved

one’s

As we are an Apostolic Society, how do we at group level and individually carry

the message

Any ideas !! On how to promote our Society in our community and Diocese