St Edmund of Canterbury, Loughton

ST EDMUND OF CANTERBURY & ST THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCH

9 Traps Hill

Loughton, Essex IG10 1SZ

Parish Priest: Fr Adrian Lowe

Phone: 0208 5083492

Email: loughton@brcdt.org

Website: https://stedmundsloughton.org.uk

The Brentwood Diocesan Trust / Registered Charity No. 234092

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (C) 

6th July 2025- 13th July, 2025

DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS will be on Sunday 13th July at 3pm in the Church.

All are welcome. Confessions are available afterwards.

SECOND COLLECTION: On 12th & 13th July, 2025 there will be a second collection after the masses for STELLA MARIS-SEA SUNDAY.

This is the day in the Church’s year when it prays and collects funds for all those who live and work at sea. Seafarers and fishers play a vital role in all our lives, but they often work in difficult, hazardous conditions. Your support will make a big difference to seafarers and fishers in need.

Many parents enjoy using the room at the back of the church if children become restless. There are toys and children’s books to keep children occupied as well as a speaker so that the Mass can still be heard and followed.

CONFESSIONAL

The confessional in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel will be undergoing some work over the next few weeks to make it fully compliant with Health and Safety, and to make it a more attractive and prayerful space for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

ST EDMUND LIFE GROUP MEETING 

The next meeting takes place in the upper room (The Retreat) of the Parish Centre on Monday 7th July, 2025 7.15 – 8.45pm.

Please keep this date in your diary.

Any questions please ring Paul 07861 032174

BAPTISMS

If there are parents wishing to have their children baptised at St. Edmund’s please could you kindly contact your parish priest Fr Adrian Lowe 0208 5083492 as soon as possible. For first time parents there is a Baptismal Programme run by Mrs Sharon Chalk.

 Baptisms take place on Saturdays at 12.30pm

THE DIVINE MERCY APOSTOLATE, LONDON

We are holding a Celebration of St Faustina Birthday at Aylesford Priory, Aylesford, Kent on Bank Holiday Monday 25 August 2025 from 10:30 am to 4pm. The reflection day will include teachings on the Message of Divine Mercy, Holy Mass, Hour of Mercy with Stations of the Cross, Adoration and Benediction and Veneration of the Image of Merciful Jesus.

All welcome. Call Millie on 07957594646 for more information. 

Coaches from Ealing Broadway and Victoria.

GIFT AID

If you have a gift aid account, you should have received your end of tax year statement either via email or the post. If you received your statement via the post and have an email address please send your Gift Aid number and the email address to

giftaid-loughton@brcdt.org.

If you have not received your statement or there are any discrepancies in what you have received, also email giftaid-loughton@brcdt.org with any relevant information.

Thank you. Abbie

NATIONAL PILGRIMAGE OF REPARATION & PRAYER FOR THE SANCTITY OF LIFE

to Walsingham, Saturday 2nd August to be led by Bishop John Keenan of Paisley diocese, Scotland. Everyone is invited to join in this pilgrimage either in person or via the Shrine livestream at https://www.walsingham.org.uk/live-stream/.

Details of the day and travel arrangements can found at www.prolifepilgerimage.org

RETROUVAILLE ENGLAND & WALES

Considering separation or are already divorced? If you are open to try again – Retrouvaille could be the solution. www.retrouvaille.org.uk +44 797 338 0443

FOOD BANK DONATIONS

Over the summer when all children stay at home, the costs of food are felt even more by families that are just about managing, or for those that work, the continuing need of childcare with the costs incurred. Many rely on Free School Meals during term time and are left without anything in the holidays- a stark reality that many families rely on those meals for their children’s main meal of the day. Let alone the added stress of being able to afford new school uniform for the September. The box for food donations is in the parent and baby room (to the left as you enter the church). Thank you very much for all your donations.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK

Evelyn Bearne, Karl Britz, Brenda Bryant, Bernadette Hall, Ann Hawkes, Claire Howes, Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl, Lyn Povey, Mason Family, Peter Wright  and all our loved ones who are unwell.

Job Vacancies

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

• Teacher of Music with TLR, Full or Part time, Permanent, September 2025 or January 2026
• Teacher of Spanish with TLR, Full time, Permanent, September 2025
• Teacher of Science with TLR, Full time, Permanent, September 2025

Please visit the school’s website https://www.tchs.org.uk/about-us/employment/ for further job information.

Parish Administrator- Our Lady of Good Counsel- Wickford

A vacancy has arisen for a Parish Administrator, to provide administrative support services to the Parish Office by implementing and maintaining office systems, processes and procedures and delivering a welcoming, appropriate service to those attending the parish office.

The post will be part-time working 12 hours per week – 

(4 Days per week, 3 hours per day).

The salary is £12.60 per hour 

The closing date for applications is 12pm on 8th July 2025 and we will then invite suitable applicants to interview.

If you have any queries or if you would like to apply, please send your CV by email to wickford@brcdt.org

IN CASES OF EMERGENCY

If there is no answer from the parish phone and you are seeking a priest in an emergency, please call one of the local parishes, either in Epping – Tel 01992 572516, or the St. Thomas of Canterbury Friary at Woodford Green – Tel: 020 8504 1688.

MASS INTENTIONS ARE ON THE WEBSITE, BACK OF THE CHURCH NOTICE BOARD, AND IN THE OUTSIDE DISPLAY CASE. 

29^th June 2025- 6^th July, 2025

COLLECTION This weekend there will be a second collection after all the masses for Peter’s Pence -Feast of St Peter & Paul.

NOTE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP

We will next be playing and singing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 6^th July

and having a practice beforehand on Monday, 30^th June- 7 to 8pm.

We hope you can all come to the practice as well as the Mass – it really does help to practice as the psalm and other music sounds much better with rehearsal! We look forward to seeing you all there and we would of course welcome any new singers or musicians who may consider joining us. Thanks. Ferdi

CONFESSIONAL

The confessional in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel will be undergoing some work over the next few weeks to make it fully compliant with Health and Safety, and to make it a more attractive and prayerful space for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

BAPTISMS

If there are parents wishing to have their children baptised at St. Edmund’s please could you kindly contact your parish priest Fr Adrian Lowe 0208 5083492 as soon as possible. For first time parents there is a Baptismal Programme run by Mrs Sharon Chalk.

 Baptisms take place on Saturdays at 12.30pm

Scouting Group Lead Volunteer (GLV)

James Gellar is stepping down from the role of GLV after 22 years of service to scouting.  The parish scouting sections will be forever in his debt. The Scouting Groups are now seeking nominations for a GLV to replace James. Importantly, you do not need prior involvement in scouting to take on this role. It’s about uniting the community, supporting our sections, and ensuring our Scouts have the best possible experience. Please submit nominations by 18th July to the7theppingforest@outlook.com . You can read more about the role in the letter below.

ST EDMUND LIFE GROUP MEETING

The next meeting takes place in the upper room (The Retreat) of the Parish Centre on Monday 7^th July, 2025 7.15 – 8.45pm.

Please keep this date in your diary.

Any questions please ring Paul 07861 032174

GIFT AID

If you have a gift aid account, you should have received your end of tax year statement either via email or the post. If you received your statement via the post and have an email address please send your Gift Aid number and the email address to

giftaid-loughton@brcdt.org.

If you have not received your statement or there are any discrepancies in what you have received, also email giftaid-loughton@brcdt.org with any relevant information.

Thank you. Abbie

ST JOHN FISHER SUMMER FAIR & BOUNCE

Friday 4th July, 3:30–6:00 PM | Burney Drive

An exciting afternoon of fun, food,and bouncy fun—don’t miss it!

Help Needed: Auction Prizes Needed! We’re looking for prize donations for the St John Fisher Online Auction on 5th July. If you or your business can help, please get in touch with the committeesjfpta@gmail.com  Thank you.

BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC YOUTH SERVICE – JULY YOUTH MASS

On Thursday 3^rd July, Youth Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Alan at Brentwood Cathedral. There will be pizza in the parish hall from 6pm, followed by Youth Mass in the Cathedral from 7:30pm where Bishop Alan will bless all those travelling on our youth pilgrimage to Lourdes this Summer. All young people around the Diocese are very welcome to join – there is no need to book! Get in touch at info@bcys.net for more information.

THE DIVINE MERCY APOSTOLATE, LONDON

We are holding a Celebration of St Faustina Birthday at Aylesford Priory, Aylesford, Kent on Bank Holiday Monday 25 August 2025 from 10:30 am to 4pm. The reflection day will include teachings on the Message of Divine Mercy, Holy Mass, Hour of Mercy with Stations of the Cross, Adoration and Benediction and Veneration of the Image of Merciful Jesus.

All welcome. Call Millie on 07957594646 for more information. Coaches from Ealing Broadway and Victoria.

RETROUVAILLE ENGLAND & WALES

Considering separation or are already divorced? If you are open to try again – Retrouvaille could be the solution. www.retrouvaille.org.uk +44 797 338 0443

FOOD BANK DONATIONS

The box for food donations is now in the parent and baby room (to the left as you enter the church).Thank you very much for all your donations.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK

Evelyn Bearne, Karl Britz, Brenda Bryant, Bernadette Hall, Ann Hawkes, Claire Howes, Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl, Lyn Povey, Mason Family, Peter Wright  and all our loved ones who are unwell

Job Vacancies

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

• Teacher of Music with TLR, Full or Part time, Permanent, September 2025 or January 2026
• Teacher of Spanish with TLR, Full time, Permanent, September 2025
• Teacher of Science with TLR, Full time, Permanent, September 2025

Please visit the school’s website https://www.tchs.org.uk/about-us/employment/ for further job information.

Parish Administrator- Our Lady of Good Counsel- Wickford

A vacancy has arisen for a Parish Administrator, to provide administrative support services to the Parish Office by implementing and maintaining office systems, processes and procedures and delivering a welcoming, appropriate service to those attending the parish office.

The post will be part-time working 12 hours per week –

(4 Days per week, 3 hours per day).

The salary is £12.60 per hour

The closing date for applications is 12pm on 8th July 2025 and we will then invite suitable applicants to interview.

If you have any queries or if you would like to apply, please send your CV by email to wickford@brcdt.org

St Edmund’s Scouting Group

Dear Parent, I hope your child has thoroughly enjoyed their time in one of our sections—Cubs, Beavers, Scouts, or Explorers—within the 7th Epping Forest group this year. Our thanks to every volunteer, leader, and assistant leader for their time and dedication. They are truly awesome.

After 22 years of service in Scouting, including 5 years as Group Lead Volunteer (previously known as Group Scout Leader, GSL), James Gellar will be stepping down from this role.

As such, we are now seeking nominations for the position of Group Lead Volunteer (GLV) for our local Scouting group. This is a pivotal role that ensures the smooth operation and continued success of all our Scouting sections.

The contributions of a Group Lead Volunteer are invaluable. They provide guidance, support, and leadership to our dedicated team of section leaders and volunteers. Importantly, you do not need prior involvement in Scouting to take on this role. It’s about uniting the community, supporting our sections, and ensuring our Scouts have the best possible experience.

Benefits of Being a Group Lead Volunteer:

• Personal Growth: Enhance your leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Community Impact: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.
• Networking: Connect with other passionate volunteers and community leaders.
• Fulfilment: Experience the joy of helping young Scouts grow and thrive.
• Recognition: Be celebrated for your dedication and contributions to Scouting.

Volunteering with our Scouting group—whether as a Group Lead Volunteer or in any other capacity—is incredibly valuable. It is through the commitment of volunteers that we can offer enriching experiences to our young members. Every bit of help is needed and deeply appreciated. By volunteering, you not only support the development of our Scouts but also enrich your own life through the joy of giving back.

We encourage you to consider nominating yourself or someone you know for this rewarding role. Your involvement can make a significant difference to the lives of our scouts. Please submit nominations by 18th July to the7theppingforest@outlook.com.

Save the Date: Evening of 20th September 2025

Thank you for your continued support.

Yours in Scouting,

Ian Kendal
Chair of Trustees

IN CASES OF EMERGENCY

If there is no answer from the parish phone and you are seeking a priest in an emergency, please call one of the local parishes, either in Epping – Tel 01992 572516, or the St. Thomas of Canterbury Friary at Woodford Green – Tel: 020 8504 1688.

EMERGENCY IN THE CHURCH

Please follow instructions given by The Priest and/or Stewards.

For fires at the back of the church we will exit via the sacristy into

            the hall or side exit.

For fires at the front of the church we will exit by front doors. 

For fires in the middle of the church use the safest exit.

Fire extinguishers are to be used by competent trained persons only

MASS INTENTIONS ARE ON THE WEBSITE, BACK OF THE CHURCH NOTICE BOARD, AND IN THE OUTSIDE DISPLAY CASE.

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

Mass times this week are: Monday No Morning Mass, Tuesday No Morning Mass, Wednesday No Morning Mass,Thursday 9:30am, Friday 9:30am

23 June -Monday        2:30pm FUNERAL MASS for CATHERINE DALY-RIP

25 June-Wednesday  12:15pm FUNERAL MASS FOR JOHN SCHOLTZ

SECOND COLLECTION – SICK & RETIRED CLERGY FUND

There will be the annual collection for the Sick & Retired Clergy Fund of the Diocese after the masses this weekend. The fund helps Clergy who require assistance in their retirement after years of service, it also helps those who are in ill health at any age.

ST JOHN FISHER SUMMER FAIR & BOUNCE

Friday 4th July, 3:30–6:00 PM | Burney Drive

An exciting afternoon of fun, food, and bouncy fun—don’t miss it!

Help Needed: Auction Prizes Needed! We’re looking for prize donations for the St John Fisher Online Auction on 5th July. If you or your business can help, please get in touch with the committeesjfpta@gmail.com

Thank you.

JUBILEE YEAR – Pilgrims of Hope: FORTY HOURS OF EUCHARISTIC ADORATION – ‘QUARANT ORE’ – will be celebrated at the Cathedral parish of St Mary & St Helen, Brentwood commencing with Mass at 7.30 p.m. on Thursday 26th June and concluding at 5.45 p.m. on Saturday 28th June. Please see parish website (https://brentwoodcathedral.org.uk/) for full details. All are welcome.

NOTE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP

We will next be playing and singing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 6th July and having a practice beforehand on Monday, 30th June- 7 to 8pm.

We hope you can all come to the practice as well as the Mass – it really does help to practice as the psalm and other music sounds much better with rehearsal! We look forward to seeing you all there and we would of course welcome any new singers or musicians who may consider joining us. Thanks.

CONFESSIONAL

The confessional in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel will be undergoing some work over the next few weeks to make it fully compliant with Health and Safety, and to make it a more attractive and prayerful space for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

GIFT AID

If you have a gift aid account, you should have received your end of tax year statement either via email or the post. If you received your statement via the post and have an email address please send your Gift Aid number and the email address to

 giftaid-loughton@brcdt.org.  

If you have not received your statement or there are any discrepancies in what you have received, also email giftaid-loughton@brcdt.org with any relevant information. 

Thank you. Abbie

ST THOMAS OF CANTERBURY SUMMER CONCERT

This year is on 28th June, 7.45pm. The evening is a mixture of orchestral and choral music that includes Bach (Double Concerto), Parry (I Was Glad), Vaughan Williams (Fantasia on Theme of Thomas Tallis), Karl Jenkin’s Adiemus, Elegy for Dunkirk and the amazing Libertango. The soloist is the wonderful Caitlin Downie. For tickets, £15/£13 each, please contact St Thomas’s Parish Office, 02085041686. There will be a retiring collection for The Lourdes charity, “Across Paths”.

ST EDMUND LIFE GROUP MEETING 

The next meeting takes place in the upper room (The Retreat) of the Parish Centre on Monday 7th July, 2025 7.15 – 8.45pm. Please keep this date in your diary. 

Any questions please ring Paul 07861 032174

Second Collection 28th & 29th June- Peter’s Pence Collection- Feast of St Peter & Paul

BAPTISMS

If there are parents wishing to have their children baptised at St. Edmund’s please could you kindly contact your parish priest Fr Adrian Lowe 0208 5083492 as soon as possible. For first time parents there is a Baptismal Programme run by Mrs Sharon Chalk. Baptisms take place on Saturdays at 12.30pm

RETROUVAILLE ENGLAND & WALES

Considering separation or are already divorced? If you are open to try again – Retrouvaille could be the solution. www.retrouvaille.org.uk +44 797 338 0443

GROUP CHURCH CLEAN

There will be a group church clean next Thursday 26th June after the morning mass. Please come and help if you are able. Thank you. Sharon

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK

Evelyn Bearne, Karl Britz, Brenda Bryant, Bernadette Hall, Ann Hawkes, Claire Howes, Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl, Lyn Povey, Mason Family, Peter Wright  and all our loved ones who are unwell

St John Fisher Summer Fair & Bounce  

Friday 4th July, 3:30–6:00 PM | 

Burney Drive

Loughton

IG10 2DY

An exciting afternoon of fun, food, and bouncy fun—don’t miss it!

Help Needed: Auction Prizes Needed!

We’re looking for prize donations for the St John Fisher Online Auction on 5th July. If you or your business can help, please get in touch with the committeesjfpta@gmail.com

Thank you

Job Vacancies

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

• Teacher of Music with TLR, Full or Part time, Permanent, September 2025 or January 2026
• Teacher of Spanish with TLR, Full time, Permanent, September 2025
• Teacher of Science with TLR, Full time, Permanent, September 2025

Please visit the school’s website https://www.tchs.org.uk/about-us/employment/ for further job information.

IN CASES OF EMERGENCY

If there is no answer from the parish phone and you are seeking a priest in an emergency, please call one of the local parishes, either in Epping – Tel 01992 572516, or the St. Thomas of Canterbury Friary at Woodford Green – Tel: 020 8504 1688.

EMERGENCY IN THE CHURCH

Please follow instructions given by The Priest and/or Stewards.

For fires at the back of the church we will exit via the sacristy into

  the hall or side exit.

For fires at the front of the church we will exit by front doors. 

For fires in the middle of the church use the safest exit.

Fire extinguishers are to be used by competent trained persons only

MASS INTENTIONS ARE ON THE WEBSITE, BACK OF THE CHURCH NOTICE BOARD, AND IN THE OUTSIDE DISPLAY CASE. 

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

Mass times this week are: Monday 9:30am,Tuesday NO MASS, Wednesday 9:30am Thursday 9:30am , Friday 9:30am

SECOND COLLECTION – There will be a second collection  for Day for Life after the masses this weekend.

CONFESSIONAL

The confessional in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel will be undergoing some work over the next few weeks to make it fully compliant with Health and Safety, and to make it a more attractive and prayerful space for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

JUBILEE YEAR – Pilgrims of Hope: FORTY HOURS OF EUCHARISTIC ADORATION – ‘QUARANT ORE’ – will be celebrated at the Cathedral parish of St Mary & St Helen, Brentwood commencing with Mass at 7.30 p.m. on Thursday 26th June and concluding at 5.45 p.m. on Saturday 28th June. Please see parish website (https://brentwoodcathedral.org.uk/) for full details. All are welcome.

MARANATHA

 Join us for Prayer and Praise and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, on Thursday 19th June, from 7.00 to 9.00pm at the Sion Community –  Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex CM15 9BX –  All are welcome and there is no need to book, just come along.  

Teresa Caravalho and team.

THE BETHLEHEM NATIVITY GROUP (TBNG) 

Christian greetings and the Peace of our Lord be with you always.

We would love to thank you for allowing our group to come to your church and sell the olive wood religious articles, the result of which was very beneficial and rewarding for our needy Christian families .

Which raised £3239.00

Your help is a great support for us, and for our Christian families in the Holy Land . 

We don’t have enough words to thank you and your parishioners, but make sure that you are always in our prayers.

If anyone has missed the carvings display, You can place an order online directly from them at www.tbng.co.uk   God bless you all  Love and blessings from The Bethlehem Nativity Group +

NOTE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP

We will next be playing and singing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 6th July and having a practice beforehand on Monday, 30th June- 7 to 8pm.

We hope you can all come to the practice as well as the Mass – it really does help to practice as the psalm and other music sounds much better with rehearsal! We look forward to seeing you all there and we would of course welcome any new singers or musicians who may consider joining us. Thanks.

LEADBEATER ASSITED DYING BILL

Please join us on Friday 20th June at Old Palace Yard, near The Houses of Parliament between 8.30 – 3pm to encourage MPs to vote against the Leadbeater Assisted Dying Bill.  The nearest Tube station is Westminster

BAPTISMS

If there are parents wishing to have their children baptised at St. Edmund’s please could you kindly contact your parish priest Fr Adrian Lowe 0208 5083492 as soon as possible. For first time parents there is a Baptismal Programme run by Mrs Sharon Chalk. Baptisms take place on Saturdays at 12.30pm

“AWAKE LONDON”

 A Catholic Bible convention and Healing ministry on Saturday  21st June 2025 from 1.30 pm to 5 pm led by Fr. Jijo George and Anointing Fire Catholic Ministry UK at Catholic Parish of Christ The King, 455 Chingford Road London,E4 8SP. Convention includes: Praise and Worship, Holy Mass, confession, Healing service and Eucharistic Adoration, spiritual sharing, sessions for children  (www.afcmuk.org). Free car parking available.

SICK & RETIRED CLERGY FUND

On 22nd June there will be the annual collection for the Sick & Retired Clergy Fund of the Diocese. The fund helps Clergy who require assistance in their retirement after years of service, it also helps those who are in ill health at any age.

This is also an opportunity to thank Parishioners who have bequeathed legacies in their wills and we would welcome any who are about to make, or review existing arrangements, to consider this worthy cause. The Administrators of the Fund would also like to express their gratitude to the families of deceased Parishioners who have gifted legacies in the past.

ST THOMAS OF CANTERBURY SUMMER CONCERT

This year is on 28th June, 7.45pm. The evening is a mixture of orchestral and choral music that includes Bach (Double Concerto), Parry (I Was Glad), Vaughan Williams (Fantasia on Theme of Thomas Tallis), Karl Jenkin’s Adiemus, Elegy for Dunkirk and the amazing Libertango. The soloist is the wonderful Caitlin Downie. For tickets, £15/£13 each, please contact St Thomas’s Parish Office, 02085041686. There will be a retiring collection for The Lourdes charity, “Across Paths”.

ST EDMUND LIFE GROUP MEETING 

The next meeting takes place in the upper room (The Retreat) of the Parish Centre on Monday 7th July, 2025 7.15 – 8.45pm. Please keep this date in your diary. 

Any questions please ring Paul 07861 032174

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK

Evelyn Bearne, Karl Britz, Brenda Bryant, Bernadette Hall, Ann Hawkes, Claire Howes, Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl, Lyn Povey, Mason Family, Peter Wright  and all our loved ones who are unwell

IN CASES OF EMERGENCY

If there is no answer from the parish phone and you are seeking a priest in an emergency, please call one of the local parishes, either in Epping – Tel 01992 572516, or the St. Thomas of Canterbury Friary at Woodford Green – Tel: 020 8504 1688.

EMERGENCY IN THE CHURCH

Please follow instructions given by The Priest and/or Stewards.

For fires at the back of the church we will exit via the sacristy into

  the hall or side exit.

For fires at the front of the church we will exit by front doors. 

For fires in the middle of the church use the safest exit.

Fire extinguishers are to be used by competent trained persons only

MASS INTENTIONS ARE ON THE WEBSITE, BACK OF THE CHURCH NOTICE BOARD, AND IN THE OUTSIDE DISPLAY CASE. 

Job Vacancies

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

• Headteacher, Full time, Permanent, January 2026 or soon
• Teacher of Music with TLR, Full or Part time, Permanent, September 2025 or January 2026
• Teacher of Spanish with TLR, Full time, Permanent, September 2025
• Teacher of Science with TLR, Full time, Permanent, September 2025

Please visit the school’s website https://www.tchs.org.uk/about-us/employment/ for further job information.

PA to the Dean- Brentwood Cathedral

A vacancy has arisen for a PA, to provide administrative support services to the Parish Priest and Parish Office by implementing and maintaining office systems, processes and procedures and delivering a welcoming, appropriate service to those attending the parish office. The 

successful applicant will need to have excellent communication and administration skills.

The post will be full-time working 35 hours per week- Monday to Friday

The salary is £14- £15 per hour depending on experience 

The closing date for applications is 12pm on 11th June 2025 and we will then invite suitable applicants to interview.

If you have any queries or if you would like to apply, please send your CV by email to cathedral@brcdt.org

ST PETER’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

St Peter’s Primary School, Goresbrook Road, Dagenham are seeking to appoint a KS1 or KS2 Class Teacher, suitable for ECT’s. The closing date is 7th July 2025.  Please call the school office to discuss interview & start dates.  Tel.0208 270 6524, email:- office@st-peter.bardaglea.org.uk. School visits are welcome.

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

Mass times this week are: Monday 9:30am,Tuesday NO MASS, Wednesday 9:00am Thursday 9:30am , Friday 9:30am

Divine Mercy Devotions will be Sunday this week at 3pm.  All welcome.

THE BETHLEHEM NATIVITY GROUP- TBNG

Religious items from the holy land will be available to buy after all Masses this weekend. Why not have a look at the beautifully carved statues and crosses.

A missionary from Bethlehem, will be visiting us this weekend to talk about the Holy Land and sell religious articles made out of Olive Wood to help and support the poor Christian families, any help you could give to them will be highly appreciated” (when you help the poor you help our Lord”).  

CONFESSIONAL

The confessional in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel will be undergoing some work over the next few weeks to make it fully compliant with Health and Safety, and to make it a more attractive and prayerful space for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

ST THOMAS OF CANTERBURY SUMMER CONCERT

This year the concert is on 28th June, 7.45pm. The evening is a mixture of orchestral and choral music that includes Bach (Double Concerto), Parry (I Was Glad), Vaughan Williams (Fantasia on Theme of Thomas Tallis), Karl Jenkin’s Adiemus, Elegy for Dunkirk and the amazing Libertango. The soloist is the wonderful Caitlin Downie. For tickets, £15/£13 each, please contact St Thomas’s Parish Office, 02085041686. There will be a retiring collection for The Lourdes charity, “Across Paths”.

OPPOSING ABORTION CHANGES UP TO BIRTH BY ANTONIO ANTONIAZZI ( CLAUSE 1) STELLA CREASY ( CLAUSE 17)

Parishioners please can I urge you  write to our MP, Neil Hudson asking him to vote against 2 dangerous amendments that if passed will allow abortion up to birth. Please collect a template letter at the back of the Church and send to your MP. Thank you. Paul Molloy

BAPTISMS

If there are parents wishing to have their children baptised at St. Edmund’s please could you kindly contact your parish priest Fr Adrian Lowe 0208 5083492 as soon as possible. For first time parents there is a Baptismal Programme run by Mrs Sharon Chalk. Baptisms take place on Saturdays at 12.30pm

GIFT AID NOTICE

Please note the new email address for correspondence with our Gift Aid Coordinator (Abbie) is as follows giftaid-loughton@brcdt.org

THE BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S SOCIETY INVITE YOU TO JOIN THEM AT THEIR SUMMER LUNCHEON!
Join us for an elegant afternoon on Friday, 13th June, at The Lawn – a stunning Grade II listed Georgian manor house in Rochford. Enjoy exclusive use of the venue as we serve a delicious two-course luncheon in the Orangery, overlooking beautifully landscaped gardens.

Date: Friday, 13th June
Venue: The Lawn, Rochford
Time: 12.30 to 3.30pm
Seating: Tables of 10
Price: £37.50 per person

Tickets are available now!  Reserve your place by visiting our website: www.bccs.org.uk/get-involved/events/  We expect that this event will sell out quickly so do purchase your tickets early and we look forward to welcoming you for a delightful afternoon of good company and great food. 

For further information please contact Julie – jabbott@bccs.org.uk / 07912 277413

SION COMMUNITY CHARISMATIC TEACHING WEEKEND

From 6pm Friday 13th June to 2pm Sunday 15th June 2025 Theme: ‘Moving in the Anointing’. This weekend is a great follow-up to ‘Life in the Spirit’ seminars and is especially aimed at those wishing to grow in the Charisms and Gifts of the Holy Spirit and learn to exercise them with more confidence. Guest Speaker: Allegra Mutanda. Cost: £130 residential, £100 non-residential. To book a place or for more information, visit https://sioncommunity.churchsuite.com/events/ztjfwiwu

RETROUVAILLE ENGLAND & WALES

Considering separation or are already divorced? If you are open to try again – Retrouvaille could be the solution. www.retrouvaille.org.uk +44 797 338 0443

ST EDMUND LIFE GROUP MEETING 

The next meeting takes place in the upper room (The Retreat) of the Parish Centre on Monday 7th July, 2025 7.15 – 8.45pm. Please keep this date in your diary. 

Any questions please ring Paul 07861 032174

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK

Evelyn Bearne, Karl Britz, Brenda Bryant, Bernadette Hall, Ann Hawkes, Claire Howes, Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl, Lyn Povey, Mason Family, Peter Wright  and all our loved ones who are unwell

Job Vacancies

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

• Headteacher, Full time, Permanent, January 2026 or soon
• Teacher of Music with TLR, Full or Part time, Permanent, September 2025 or January 2026
• Teacher of Spanish with TLR, Full time, Permanent, September 2025
• Teacher of Science with TLR, Full time, Permanent, September 2025

Please visit the school’s website https://www.tchs.org.uk/about-us/employment/ for further job information.

PA to the Dean- Brentwood Cathedral

A vacancy has arisen for a PA, to provide administrative support services to the Parish Priest and Parish Office by implementing and maintaining office systems, processes and procedures and delivering a welcoming, appropriate service to those attending the parish office. The 

successful applicant will need to have excellent communication and administration skills.

The post will be full-time working 35 hours per week- Monday to Friday

The salary is £14- £15 per hour depending on experience 

The closing date for applications is 12pm on 11th June 2025 and we will then invite suitable applicants to interview.

If you have any queries or if you would like to apply, please send your CV by email to cathedral@brcdt.org

IN CASES OF EMERGENCY

If there is no answer from the parish phone and you are seeking a priest in an emergency, please call one of the local parishes, either in Epping – Tel 01992 572516, or the St. Thomas of Canterbury Friary at Woodford Green – Tel: 020 8504 1688.

EMERGENCY IN THE CHURCH

Please follow instructions given by The Priest and/or Stewards.

For fires at the back of the church we will exit via the sacristy into

  the hall or side exit.

For fires at the front of the church we will exit by front doors. 

For fires in the middle of the church use the safest exit.

Fire extinguishers are to be used by competent trained persons only

MASS INTENTIONS ARE ON THE WEBSITE, BACK OF THE CHURCH NOTICE BOARD, AND IN THE OUTSIDE DISPLAY CASE. 

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

Mass times this week are: Monday 9:30am, Tuesday NO MASS, Wednesday 9:30am Thursday No Morning Mass/ 11:00am Funeral , Friday 9:30am

5th June- Thursday 11:00am FUNERAL MASS FOR MARGARET BALDWIN-RIP

SECOND COLLECTION

There will be a second collection after the masses this weekend 30th May & 1 June for World Communication Day. 

ST EDMUND LIFE GROUP MEETING 

The next meeting takes place in the upper room (The Retreat) of the Parish Centre on Monday 2nd June, 2025 7.15 – 8.45pm. Please keep this date in your diary. 

Any questions please ring Paul 07861 032174

CATHOLIC LEGACY WEEK (2-8th June)

“Catholic Legacy Week is a time to reflect on the values of faith, generosity, and care for future generations. Leaving a Will ensures your loved ones are looked after and allows you to leave a lasting legacy to the causes you care about most. Writing your will with Your Place Anchor House, a charity supporting people affected by homelessness, can help build a brighter future for those most in need.

You can write your FREE Will today at: https://your-place.org.uk/gift-in-your-will/. Your gift can help support those in our communities who need it most. For more information, please call: 0739 965 3512 or email: Anwar.beeharry@your-place.org.uk”

ST THOMAS OF CANTERBURY SUMMER CONCERT

 This year is on 28th June, 7.45pm. The evening is a mixture of orchestral and choral music that includes Bach (Double Concerto), Parry (I Was Glad), Vaughan Williams (Fantasia on Theme of Thomas Tallis), Karl Jenkin’s Adiemus, Elegy for Dunkirk and the amazing Libertango. The soloist is the wonderful Caitlin Downie. For tickets, £15/£13 each, please contact St Thomas’s Parish Office, 02085041686. There will be a retiring collection for The Lourdes charity, “Across Paths”.

BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC YOUTH SERVICE – MONTHLY YOUTH MASS

On Thursday 5th June, Youth Mass will be held at Brentwood Cathedral, with a workshop looking at the key themes of Pentecost, and how we live out discipleship in the modern world. Join us in the Brentwood Cathedral Parish Hall from 6pm for Pizza, refreshments and workshop, followed by Youth Mass in the Cathedral from 7:30pm. There is no need to book and no cost for this – please feel very welcome to come along and simply find out more about the BCYS and what they offer!

(The Bethlehem Nativity Group TBNG,) A missionary from Bethlehem, 

The Holy Land, will be visiting us on the weekend 7th – 8th June to briefly talk about the Holy Land and sell religious articles made out of Olive Wood to help and support the poor Christian families, any help you could give to them will be highly appreciated” (when you help the poor you help our Lord”).  

THE BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S SOCIETY INVITE YOU TO JOIN THEM AT THEIR SUMMER LUNCHEON!
Join us for an elegant afternoon on Friday, 13th June, at The Lawn – a stunning Grade II listed Georgian manor house in Rochford. Enjoy exclusive use of the venue as we serve a delicious two-course luncheon in the Orangery, overlooking beautifully landscaped gardens.

Date: Friday, 13th June

Venue: The Lawn, Rochford
Time: 12.30 to 3.30pm
Seating: Tables of 10
Price: £37.50 per person

Tickets are available now!  Reserve your place by visiting our website: www.bccs.org.uk/get-involved/events/  We expect that this event will sell out quickly so do purchase your tickets early and we look forward to welcoming you for a delightful afternoon of good company and great food. 

For further information please contact Julie – jabbott@bccs.org.uk / 07912 277413

SION COMMUNITY CHARISMATIC TEACHING WEEKEND

From 6pm Friday 13th June to 2pm Sunday 15th June 2025 Theme: ‘Moving in the Anointing’. This weekend is a great follow-up to ‘Life in the Spirit’ seminars and is especially aimed at those wishing to grow in the Charisms and Gifts of the Holy Spirit and learn to exercise them with more confidence. Guest Speaker: Allegra Mutanda. Cost: £130 residential, £100 non-residential. To book a place or for more information, visit https://sioncommunity.churchsuite.com/events/ztjfwiwu

BAPTISMS

If there are parents wishing to have their children baptised at St. Edmund’s please could you kindly contact your parish priest Fr Adrian Lowe as soon as possible. For first time parents there is a Baptismal Programme run by Mrs Sharon Chalk. Baptisms take place on Saturdays at 12.30pm

RETROUVAILLE ENGLAND & WALES

Considering separation or are already divorced? If you are open to try again – Retrouvaille could be the solution. www.retrouvaille.org.uk +44 797 338 0443

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK

Evelyn Bearne, Karl Britz, Brenda Bryant, Bernadette Hall, Ann Hawkes, Claire Howes, Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl, Lyn Povey, Mason Family, Peter Wright  and all our loved ones who are unwell

Job Vacancies

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

• Headteacher, Full time, Permanent, January 2026 or sooner
• Teacher of Music, Full or Part time, Permanent, September 2025
• Teacher of Economics,  Full or Part time, Permanent, September 2025
• Teacher of Geography, Full time, Permanent, September 2025
• Teacher of Spanish, Full or Part time, Permanent, September 2025
• Teacher of French, Part time maternity cover, September 2025-June 2025

Please visit the school’s website https://www.tchs.org.uk/about-us/employment/ for further job information.

A New Headteacher for St Peter’s Catholic Primary School, Romford

Our wonderful Headteacher is retiring after 20 years, and we are looking for a new Headteacher to start in January 2026 (or sooner, if possible). Visits to the school are very warmly welcome; the application deadline is midday on 6th June 2025, and the Job Description and all other information is at:

School Vacancies

St Peter’s Catholic Primary School, Goresbrook Road, Dagenham

Are seeking to appoint a KS1 or KS2 Class Teacher from 1 September 2025, suitable for ECT’s.  Closing date 2 June 2025.  

Please call the school office for more information on

 Tel.0208 270 6524, email:- office@st-peter.bardaglea.org.uk. 

 School visits are welcomed.

PA to the Dean- Brentwood Cathedral

A vacancy has arisen for a PA, to provide administrative support services to the Parish Priest and Parish Office by implementing and maintaining office systems, processes and procedures and delivering a welcoming, appropriate service to those attending the parish office. The successful applicant will need to have excellent communication and administration skills.

The post will be full-time working 35 hours per week- Monday to Friday

The salary is £14- £15 per hour depending on experience 

The closing date for applications is 12pm on 11th June 2025 and we will then invite suitable applicants to interview.

If you have any queries or if you would like to apply, please send your CV by email to cathedral@brcdt.org

IN CASES OF EMERGENCY

If there is no answer from the parish phone and you are seeking a priest in an emergency, please call one of the local parishes, either in Epping – Tel 01992 572516, or the St. Thomas of Canterbury Friary at Woodford Green – Tel: 020 8504 1688.

EMERGENCY IN THE CHURCH

Please follow instructions given by The Priest and/or Stewards.

For fires at the back of the church we will exit via the sacristy into

  the hall or side exit.

For fires at the front of the church we will exit by front doors. 

For fires in the middle of the church use the safest exit.

Fire extinguishers are to be used by competent trained persons only

MASS INTENTIONS ARE ON THE WEBSITE, BACK OF THE CHURCH NOTICE BOARD, AND IN THE OUTSIDE DISPLAY CASE. 

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

Mass times this week are: Monday 10:00am, Tuesday NO MASS, Wednesday 9:30am Thursday 11:00am & 7:30pm, Friday 9:30am

DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS

This Sunday 25th May at 3pm. Why not come along to join in this beautiful prayer for 20 minutes? Confessions are available afterwards.

THE SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD

THURSDAY 29th MAY

The Ascension is a Holyday, so we should all do our best to attend Mass today and celebrate Our Lord’s return to Heaven. Masses are at 11:00am and 7:30pm.

.

CHURCH CLEAN

There will be a group church clean on Thursday 29th May at 9:30am. Please come and help if you are able. Thank you. 

SECOND COLLECTION

There will be a second collection after the masses 30th May & 1 June for World Communication Day. 

IMPORTANT: NOTE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP

Our apologies, but we’ve cancelled our practice set for next Thursday evening as it is the feast of the Ascension. Instead, we suggest that, for the 11am Mass on Sunday, 1st June, we all arrive by 10.30am so that we can have a quick practice before Mass starts. 

Look forward to seeing you all there early!

BILLY-THE-DOG PUTS HIS PAWS UP

On behalf of Billy, Iain would like to thank all the wonderful parishioners who supported Billy. Not only with your sponsorship, but also with encouragement and good wishes. Billy and Iain had great fun on their “Billgrimage”. We have just totalled up all the sponsorship, including on the JustGiving site, and, with gift aid, Billy has raised £2984 for Christian Aid. Amazing! 

Well done Billy, you good boy.

ST EDMUND LIFE GROUP MEETING 

The next meeting takes place in the upper room (The Retreat) of the Parish Centre on Monday 2nd June, 2025 7.15 – 8.45pm. Please keep this date in your diary. 

Any questions please ring Paul 07861 032174

(The Bethlehem Nativity Group TBNG,) A missionary from Bethlehem, 

The Holy Land, will be visiting us on the weekend 7th – 8th June to briefly talk about the Holy Land and sell religious articles made out of Olive Wood to help and support the poor Christian families, any help you could give to them will be highly appreciated” (when you help the poor you help our Lord”).  

ST THOMAS OF CANTERBURY SUMMER CONCERT

 This year is on 28th June, 7.45pm. The evening is a mixture of orchestral and choral music that includes Bach (Double Concerto), Parry (I Was Glad), Vaughan Williams (Fantasia on Theme of Thomas Tallis), Karl Jenkin’s Adiemus, Elegy for Dunkirk and the amazing Libertango. The soloist is the wonderful Caitlin Downie. For tickets, £15/£13 each, please contact St Thomas’s Parish Office, 02085041686. There will be a retiring collection for The Lourdes charity, “Across Paths”.

THE BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S SOCIETY INVITE YOU TO JOIN THEM AT THEIR SUMMER LUNCHEON!
Join us for an elegant afternoon on Friday, 13th June, at The Lawn – a stunning Grade II listed Georgian manor house in Rochford. Enjoy exclusive use of the venue as we serve a delicious two-course luncheon in the Orangery, overlooking beautifully landscaped gardens.

Date: Friday, 13th June

Venue: The Lawn, Rochford
Time: 12.30 to 3.30pm
Seating: Tables of 10
Price: £37.50 per person

Tickets are available now!  Reserve your place by visiting our website: www.bccs.org.uk/get-involved/events/  We expect that this event will sell out quickly so do purchase your tickets early and we look forward to welcoming you for a delightful afternoon of good company and great food. 

For further information please contact Julie – jabbott@bccs.org.uk / 07912 277413.

POLISH CHURCH OF DIVINE MERCY

The Miraculous Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be available to view from Sunday 25 May at 6 pm Opening Parish Mass to Sunday 1st June departure after the Parish Mass at 12 noon. Location: 48 Pitts Road, Slough SL1 3XH  All Welcome to celebrate with us “25 Years of Ministry”. Please call Millie on 07957594646 for daily celebrations. 

RETROUVAILLE ENGLAND & WALES

Considering separation or are already divorced? If you are open to try again – Retrouvaille could be the solution. www.retrouvaille.org.uk +44 797 338 0443

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK

Evelyn Bearne, Karl Britz, Brenda Bryant, Bernadette Hall, Ann Hawkes, Claire Howes, Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl, Lyn Povey, Mason Family,  and all our loved ones who are unwell

Job Vacancies

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

• Headteacher, Full time, Permanent, January 2026 or sooner
• Teacher of Music, Full or Part time, Permanent, September 2025
• Teacher of Economics,  Full or Part time, Permanent, September 2025
• Teacher of Geography, Full time, Permanent, September 2025
• Teacher of Spanish, Full or Part time, Permanent, September 2025
• Teacher of French, Part time maternity cover, September 2025-June 2025

Please visit the school’s website https://www.tchs.org.uk/about-us/employment/ for further job information.

A New Headteacher for St Peter’s Catholic Primary School, Romford

Our wonderful Headteacher is retiring after 20 years, and we are looking for a new Headteacher to start in January 2026 (or sooner, if possible). Visits to the school are very warmly welcome; the application deadline is midday on 6th June 2025, and the Job Description and all other information is at:

School Vacancies

St Peter’s Catholic Primary School, Goresbrook Road, Dagenham

Are seeking to appoint a KS1 or KS2 Class Teacher from 1 September 2025, suitable for ECT’s.  Closing date 2 June 2025.  

Please call the school office for more information on

 Tel.0208 270 6524, email:- office@st-peter.bardaglea.org.uk. 

 School visits are welcomed.

PA to the Dean- Brentwood Cathedral

A vacancy has arisen for a PA, to provide administrative support services to the Parish Priest and Parish Office by implementing and maintaining office systems, processes and procedures and delivering a welcoming, appropriate service to those attending the parish office. The successful applicant will need to have excellent communication and administration skills.

The post will be full-time working 35 hours per week- Monday to Friday

The salary is £14- £15 per hour depending on experience 

The closing date for applications is 12pm on 11th June 2025 and we will then invite suitable applicants to interview.

If you have any queries or if you would like to apply, please send your CV by email to cathedral@brcdt.org

Headteacher – St Peter’s Primary School, Billericay
Deadline for applications: 15:00, Monday 6th June 2025

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

Mass times this week are: Monday 9:30am, Tuesday 9:30am, Wednesday NO MASS, Thursday 9:00am, Friday No Morning Mass

23 MAY- FRIDAY 12:00pm FUNERAL MASS FOR MICHAEL PIERCE-RIP

THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD THURSDAY 29 MAY 

CHANGE OF MASS TIME

Please note that Masses for the Ascension, which is a holy day of obligation, will be at 

11am and 7:30pm. Thank you.

ST. EDMUND’S YOUNG ADULTS: AGAPE EVENING

All young adults (ages 18–35) are warmly invited to our first St. Edmund’s Young Adults evening, taking place this Sunday, May 19th, from 5–6 PM at the parish.

We’ll be exploring the theme of Agape – God’s unconditional love – what it means, how we live it out, and how it can shape our community. There’ll be time for reflection, conversation, and connection with other young adults in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

📅 Sunday, May 19th

⏰ 5:00 – 6:00 PM

📍 St. Edmund’s Parish

Come as you are, and bring a friend! Let’s grow in faith, fellowship, and love.

In Christ,

Brandon Furtado

NOTE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP

We will be holding a practice 7 to 8pm on Thursday, 29th May in the Choir loft to rehearse the psalm and hymns we will be singing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 1st June. It would be appreciated if more of our singers could come to this practice as well as the Mass, 

We warmly invite any singers and musicians in our Parish who may be interested to come and join our friendly group!

ST EDMUND LIFE GROUP MEETING 

The next meeting takes place in the upper room (The Retreat) of the Parish Centre on Monday 2nd June, 2025 7.15 – 8.45pm. Please keep this date in your diary. Any questions please ring Paul 07861 032174

GIFT AID NOTICE

Please note the new email address for correspondence with our Gift Aid Coordinator (Abbie) is as follows giftaid-loughton@brcdt.org

POPE FRANCIS-RIP 1936-2025

The Bishop’s Conference has set up an online book of condolence for Pope Francis.

Tributes

THE BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S SOCIETY INVITE YOU TO JOIN THEM AT THEIR SUMMER LUNCHEON!
Join us for an elegant afternoon on Friday, 13th June, at The Lawn – a stunning Grade II listed Georgian manor house in Rochford. Enjoy exclusive use of the venue as we serve a delicious two-course luncheon in the Orangery, overlooking beautifully landscaped gardens.

Date: Friday, 13th June
Venue: The Lawn, Rochford
Time: 12.30 to 3.30pm
Seating: Tables of 10
Price: £37.50 per person
Tickets are available now!  Reserve your place by visiting our website: www.bccs.org.uk/get-involved/events/
We expect that this event will sell out quickly so do purchase your tickets early and we look forward to welcoming you for a delightful afternoon of good company and great food.

For further information please contact Julie – jabbott@bccs.org.uk / 07912 277413.

VOCATIONS WEEKEND FOR WOMEN (20s and 30s)

Discerning God’s Call in your life  23rd – 25th May, Liverpool

If you are wondering if God is calling you to religious life and would like to find out more why not come along?  You are welcome to stay for the weekend or just come along on Saturday for the day. There will be opportunity for prayer, reflection and input, chance to ask questions and to meet others who are also wondering where God is calling them.

For more information contact Sr Lynne fcJ at fcjvocationeurope@gmail.com or visit our website www.fcjsisters.org    To register: https://bit.ly/FCJVocationWeekend

RETROUVAILLE ENGLAND & WALES

Considering separation or are already divorced? If you are open to try again – Retrouvaille could be the solution. www.retrouvaille.org.uk +44 797 338 0443

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK

Margaret Baldwin, Evelyn Bearne, Karl Britz, Brenda Bryant, Bernadette Hall, Ann Hawkes, Claire Howes, Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl, Lyn Povey, Mason Family,  and all our loved ones who are unwell.

Job Vacancies

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

• Headteacher, Full time, Permanent, January 2026 or sooner
• Teacher of Music, Full or Part time, Permanent, September 2025
• Teacher of Economics,  Full or Part time, Permanent, September 2025
• Teacher of Geography, Full time, Permanent, September 2025
• Teacher of Spanish, Full or Part time, Permanent, September 2025
• Teacher of French, Part time maternity cover, September 2025-June 2025

Please visit the school’s website https://www.tchs.org.uk/about-us/employment/ for further job information. 

A New Headteacher for St Peter’s Catholic Primary School, Romford

Our wonderful Headteacher is retiring after 20 years, and we are looking for a new Headteacher to start in January 2026 (or sooner, if possible). Visits to the school are very warmly welcome; the application deadline is midday on 6th June 2025, and the Job Description and all other information is at:

School Vacancies

St Peter’s Catholic Primary School, Goresbrook Road, Dagenham 

Are seeking to appoint a KS1 or KS2 Class Teacher from 1 September 2025, suitable for ECT’s.  Closing date 2 June 2025.  

Please call the school office for more information on

 Tel.0208 270 6524, email:- office@st-peter.bardaglea.org.uk. 

 School visits are welcomed.

Cleaner, Chingford – Our Lady of Grace

A vacancy has arisen for a part-time Cleaner at Our Lady of Grace, Chingford.

The post will be part-time (9 hours per week – with a flexible working agreement to be agreed)

The hourly rate of pay is £13.85 to start as soon as possible. 

If you have any queries or if you would like to apply, please send your CV and cover letter by email to chingfordolgsta@brcdt.org.

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

Mass times this week are: Monday 9:30am, Tuesday NO MASS, Wednesday 9:00am, Thursday 9:30am, Friday 9:30am 

HABEMUS PAPAM!

We have a Pope!  This last week, the cardinals, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, elected Cardinal Robert Francis as our Holy Father.  He has chosen the name Leo XIV.  We pray that God will bless him and strengthen him as he leads and guides our Church of 1.4 billion Catholics.

O God, who in your providential design

willed that your Church be built upon blessed Peter,

whom you set over the other Apostles,

look with favour, we pray, on Pope Leo

and grant that he, whom you have made Peter’s successor,

may be for your people a visible source and foundation of unity in faith and of communion.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

(SECOND COLLECTION) WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS

This Sunday is Good Shepherd Sunday, or the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. 

Please pray for vocations to the priesthood for our diocese and for those currently training for the priesthood. The second collection supports the education and formation of our seminarians.

VOCATIONS WEEKEND FOR WOMEN (20s and 30s)

Discerning God’s Call in your life  23rd – 25th May, Liverpool

If you are wondering if God is calling you to religious life and would like to find out more why not come along?  You are welcome to stay for the weekend or just come along on Saturday for the day. There will be opportunity for prayer, reflection and input, chance to ask questions and to meet others who are also wondering where God is calling them.

For more information contact Sr Lynne fcJ at fcjvocationeurope@gmail.com or visit our website www.fcjsisters.org 

To register: https://bit.ly/FCJVocationWeekend

ST EDMUND LIFE GROUP MEETING ( DATE CHANGED)

The next meeting takes place in the upper room (The Retreat) of the Parish Centre on Monday 12th May 7.15 – 8.45pm. Please keep this date in your diary. Any questions please ring Paul 07861 032174

CHANGE TO STAMP DONATIONS

Thank you to all parishioners who have donated used stamps over the years which were given to  Chigwell Covent by Teresa who handles the Repository. Sr. Pierina has now left Chigwell Convent for Uxbridge and she was the one who dealt with the stamps. The convent is unable to accept further donations of stamps. We will be looking into whether or not  a Primary School may want to take this project on to collect the stamps. 

Billy-The-Dog’s “Walsingham Walkies” for Christian Aid Week 2025

Billy is getting really excited about his fundraising for Christian Aid: lots of bouncing up and down and tail wagging whenever we chat about it. This year he had heard that some Parishioners were walking to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham from St Magnus Church in the City of London. His little legs won’t manage that distance in a week, he is such a tiny boy, but each day in Christian Aid Week, 11-17th May, he will be out walking a section of the “The Walsingham Camino”. Our aim will be to walk from The City of London to Ware in Hertfordshire, collecting our Pilgrim Camino stamps from churches on the way. Iain and Billy will be around after masses if you would like to sponsor Billy, or you can go to JustGiving and search for “Loughton Christian Aid” and make a donation. If you do that please mention Billy in your comment, he just loves that.

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 11th MAY – 17th MAY, 2025

Can you help collecting outside Sainsbury’s on Saturday 17th May? Sainsbury’s manager has very kindly offered to let us stand with our buckets outside the Loughton Store throughout the day. We are working with the Methodist Church and St John’s to organise collectors for this. If you can spare an hour during the day please speak to Iain McLay or send an email to Iain at bloggeriain@gmail.com saying what time would be good for you.

GIFT AID NOTICE

Please note the new email address for correspondence with our Gift Aid Coordinator (Abbie) is as follows giftaid-loughton@brcdt.org

If you are currently using the weekly envelopes and would like to switch to bank transfer please email Abbie. Thank you!

POPE FRANCIS-RIP 1936-2025

The Bishop’s Conference has set up an online book of condolence for Pope Francis.

Tributes

RETROUVAILLE ENGLAND & WALES

Considering separation or are already divorced? If you are open to try again – Retrouvaille could be the solution. www.retrouvaille.org.uk +44 797 338 0443

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK

Margaret Baldwin, Evelyn Bearne, Karl Britz, Brenda Bryant, Bernadette Hall, Ann Hawkes, Claire Howes, Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl, Lyn Povey, Mason Family,  and all our loved ones who are unwell.

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

• Headteacher, Full time, Permanent, January 2026 or sooner

Please visit the school’s website https://www.tchs.org.uk/about-us/employment/ for further job information. 

• Teacher of Music, Full or Part time, Permanent, September 2025
• Teacher of Economics,  Full or Part time, Permanent, September 2025
• Teacher of Geography, Full time, Permanent, September 2025
• Teacher of Spanish, Full or Part time, Permanent, September 2025
• Teacher of French, Part time maternity cover, September 2025-June 2025

Cleaner, Chingford – Our Lady of Grace

A vacancy has arisen for a part-time Cleaner at Our Lady of Grace, Chingford.

The post will be part-time (9 hours per week – with a flexible working agreement to be agreed)

The hourly rate of pay is £13.85 to start as soon as possible. 

If you have any queries or if you would like to apply, please send your CV and cover letter by email to chingfordolgsta@brcdt.org.

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

Mass times this week are: Monday 9:30am, Tuesday 9:30am, Wednesday 9:30am, Thursday NO MASS, Friday 9:30am 

POPE FRANCIS-RIP 1936-2025

The Bishop’s Conference has set up an online book of condolence for Pope Francis.

Tributes

SECOND COLLECTION 10th & 11th May, 2025

Please note there will be a second collection after the masses next weekend for the Promotion of Vocations.

THANK YOU FROM FR ADRIAN

Thank you … to everyone who made our celebrations of the Paschal Triduum beautiful, prayerful and solemn. Thank you, also, for all the hard work that went into preparing the church and liturgies with such care and commitment. Blessings, Fr. Adrian 

ST EDMUND LIFE GROUP MEETING ( DATE CHANGED)

The next meeting takes place in the upper room (The Retreat) of the Parish Centre on Monday 12th May 7.15 – 8.45pm. Please keep this date in your diary. Any questions please ring Paul 07861 032174

GIFT AID NOTICE

Please note the new email address for correspondence with our Gift Aid Coordinator (Abbie) is as follows giftaid-loughton@brcdt.org

For all Parishoner’s that are still using the weekly envelopes please can you collect them from the back of the Church. Also, please can you inform Abbie at the email address above of your current email address if you have not already provided it to her. 

If you pay your contribution direct to the bank, please use the spare envelopes at the end of the church for extra collections. 

If you are currently using the weekly envelopes and would like to switch to bank transfer, please message giftaid-loughton@brcdt.org Abbie at Thank you!

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 11th MAY – 17th MAY, 2025

Can you help collecting outside Sainsbury’s on Saturday 17th May? Sainsbury’s manager has very kindly offered to let us stand with our buckets outside the Loughton Store throughout the day. We are working with the Methodist Church and St John’s to organise collectors for this. If you can spare an hour during the day please speak to Iain McLay or send an email to Iain at bloggeriain@gmail.com saying what time would be good for you.

Billy-The-Dog’s “Walsingham Walkies” for Christian Aid Week 2025

Billy is getting really excited about his fundraising for Christian Aid: lots of bouncing up and down and tail wagging whenever we chat about it. This year he had heard that some Parishioners were walking to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham from St Magnus Church in the City of London. His little legs won’t manage that distance in a week, he is such a tiny boy, but each day in Christian Aid Week, 11-17th May, he will be out walking a section of the “The Walsingham Camino”. Our aim will be to walk from The City of London to Ware in Hertfordshire, collecting our Pilgrim Camino stamps from churches on the way. Iain and Billy will be around after masses if you would like to sponsor Billy, or you can go to JustGiving and search for “Loughton Christian Aid” and make a donation. If you do that please mention Billy in your comment, he just loves that.

CHANGE TO STAMP DONATIONS

Thank you to all parishioners who have donated used stamps over the years which were given to  Chigwell Covent by Teresa who handles the Repository. Sr. Pierina has now left Chigwell Convent for Uxbridge and she was the one who dealt with the stamps. The convent is unable to accept further donations of stamps. We will be looking into whether or not  a Primary School may want to take this project on to collect the stamps. 

NOTICE FROM A PARISHIONER

I lost my mother last August and am clearing her house. I wondered if anyone in the  congregation might need the following: Wheelchair

Toilet surround

Walking frame

Please contact the (Parish Office 0208 5083492) if you are interested in any of the items. 

GOOD COUNSEL NETWORK

The Good Counsel Network present, The Sisters of Life (NY, USA) speaking on ‘Why Pro-Life Vigils Matter’. Tuesday 6th May at 7pm at The London Jesuit Centre, 2nd Floor, 114 Mount Street, London, W1K 3AH. Entry: Free. More details 07795205117

NEW PARISH SIGN

A very talented sign writer named Claire has refurbished and updated our outdoor Parish sign with a new look. Thank you also to Richard who helped in painting the posts and the 

back of the sign. It looks wonderful!

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK

Margaret Baldwin, Evelyn Bearne, Karl Britz, Brenda Bryant, Bernadette Hall, Ann Hawkes, Claire Howes, Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl, Lyn Povey, Mason Family and all our loved ones who are unwell.

IN CASES OF EMERGENCY

If there is no answer from the parish phone and you are seeking a priest in an emergency, please call one of the local parishes, either in Epping – Tel 01992 572516, or the St. Thomas of Canterbury Friary at Woodford Green – Tel: 020 8504 1688.

EMERGENCY IN THE CHURCH

Please follow instructions given by The Priest and/or Stewards.

For fires at the back of the church we will exit via the sacristy into

  the hall or side exit.

For fires at the front of the church we will exit by front doors. 

For fires in the middle of the church use the safest exit.

Fire extinguishers are to be used by competent trained persons only

MASS INTENTIONS ARE ON THE WEBSITE, BACK OF THE CHURCH NOTICE BOARD, AND IN THE OUTSIDE DISPLAY CASE. 

Job Vacancies

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

• Headteacher, Full time, Permanent, January 2026 or sooner

Please visit the school’s website https://www.tchs.org.uk/about-us/employment/ for further job information. 

• Teacher of Music, Full or Part time, Permanent, September 2025
• Teacher of Economics,  Full or Part time, Permanent, September 2025
• Teacher of Geography, Full time, Permanent, September 2025
• Teacher of Spanish, Full or Part time, Permanent, September 2025
• Teacher of French, Part time maternity cover, September 2025-June 2025

Cleaner, Chingford – Our Lady of Grace

A vacancy has arisen for a part-time Cleaner at Our Lady of Grace, Chingford.

The post will be part-time (9 hours per week – with a flexible working agreement to be agreed)

The hourly rate of pay is £13.85 to start as soon as possible. 

If you have any queries or if you would like to apply, please send your CV and cover letter by email to chingfordolgsta@brcdt.org