St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More
Parish Newsletter
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time-July 2024
Parish Priest: Fr Adrian Lowe
Parish Phone: 0208 508 3492/ E-mail: loughton@brcdt.org
9 Traps Hill Loughton, Essex IG10 1SZ
The Brentwood Diocesan Trust Registered Charity No. 234092
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, Rosemary O’Rourke, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Peggy Howes, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Andrew Godsave, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl and all our loved ones who are unwell.
STELLA MARIS – SEA SUNDAY SECOND COLLECTION 13th & 14th
Please note on the 13th & 14th July, 2024 there will be a second collection after the masses for Sea Sunday.
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE: Join Bishop Alan on the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes (Friday 19 – Friday 26 July). There are five remaining places on the pilgrimage. To book, please go online as soon as possible: Brentwood Lourdes – Lourdes – Tangney Tours (tangney-tours.com)
BCYS SUMMER LOURDES PILGRIMAGE, 20th – 27th July 2024
A couple of last minute places have become available if anyone in school year 10+ still wishes to join this pilgrimage with the BCYS.
Full details on the pilgrimage and how to apply can be found at www.bcys.net/events/sl24 or email gabriellaskinner@brcdt.org
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
MASS INTENTIONS: Will be posted in the glass fronted notice board outside the Church and also inside on the noticeboard at the back of the Church.
OPEN HOUSE BILLERICAY: SATURDAY, 12th OCTOBER 2024:
On Saturday, 12th October the Most Holy Redeemer Church, Billericay will be hosting a day focusing on parish renewal with talks and workshops designed to help parishes transition from maintenance to mission. Bishop Alan will also be presiding at the Midday Mass. Get inspired by priests and parishioners as they share stories of transformation. Hear what they are learning and dream about the change that could be possible in your own parish. The day will last from 9.30am to 5pm and the cost is £20 per person. In order to attend you need to register in advance by following this link: https://divinerenovation.org/events/
ST. JOHN’S R.C. SCHOOL, TURPINS LANE, WOODFORD BRIDGE, IG8 8AX: Fete Saturday 13th July 2024, 12pm to 4pm. Please join us for all-inclusive fun for the family. Races for all to enjoy, as well as side stalls, BBQ, cream teas, cakes, tombola and much more. www.stjohnsrcschool.co.uk
A DAY WITH MARY: at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday 13 July (9.45am to 5.00pm) further information is available at www.adaywithmary.org or http://www.eventcatholic.com/
THE DIVINE MERCY APOSTOLATE, LONDON is holding a Divine Mercy Lenten Retreat on Saturday 13 July 2024 from 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm at St Mary Mother of God, 213 Hornchurch Road,
Hornchurch, Essex RM12 4TF
The Retreat will include teachings on the Message of Mercy, Stations of the Cross, Holy Mass, Hour of Mercy with Adoration and Benediction and Veneration of the Image of Merciful Jesus. All Welcome. Please call Millie on 07957594646 for more information
CARETAKER- EPPING: A vacancy has arisen for a part- time Caretaker at The Immaculate Conception, Epping.
The post will be part-time ( around four hours per week- with flexible working agreement to be agreed which includes weekends and being on site on a Tuesday)
This is a one-year fixed-term contract that may be extended or made permanent.
The start date for the role is October and the salary is negotiable depending on skills and experience.
Full Job Description:CARETAKER EPPING-2024
If you have any queries or if you would like to apply please send your CV and a cover letter by email to epping@brcdt.org
NEWSLETTER: If you would like to receive the Parish Newsletter via E-mail each week, please contact Iain McLay bloggeriain@gmail.com this gives an extended version of the weekly bulletin. The Parish Newsletter can also be obtained and downloaded from the Parish website. They are always published on a Saturday Morning.
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.
IN CASE OF AN 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 -FROM 6th July, 2024
Confessions 5:30-6:00pm on Saturday | |||||
| Sat 6th July | 6 6:00pm | People of the Parish | |||
| Sun 7thJuly | 9:00am | Martha De Souza( Mary & Eddie Pointer) | |||
| Sun 7th July | 11:00am | Maureen Lang( The Poulter Family) | |||
| Mon 8th July | 9:00am | Patricia Wong INTS | |||
| Tues 9th July | 9:30am | Veronica Short -Birthday INTS(Pat & Margaret) | |||
| Wed 10th July | 9:00am | Veronica Short – Birthday INTS( C) | |||
| Thur 11th July | NO MASS | ||||
| Fri 12th July | 9:30am | Margaret Baldwin INTS | |||
| Sat 13th July Sun 14th July Sun 14th July | 6:00pm 9:00am 11:00am | People of the Parish Remy- Birthday INTS (May)( Pat & Margaret) Cecilia & Fred Adams RIP( Mary & Eddie Pointer) | |||