September 2023 – St Edmund of Canterbury, Loughton

Twenty-Sixth Sunday of the Year.

The Brentwood Diocesan Trust Registered Charity No. 234092

Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Twenty-Sixth Sunday of the Year. Year A,

1^st October 2023

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE SICK IN OUR PARISH

Edgar Azzopardi, Margaret Baldwin, Evelyn Bearne, Karl Britz, Brenda Bryant, Jane Downs, Steve Dalgliesh, Pat Fenn, Bernadette Hall, Ann Hawkes, Claire Howes, Les Langan, Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Rosemary O’Rourke, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, Vera Taylor, James Wright and all our loved ones who are unwell.

FR. JOHN’s FAREWELL MASS is at 11AM this Sunday with refreshments (tea/cake) in the hall afterwards. Everyone is welcome to come and celebrate Fr. John’s time here and show our appreciation to him for his ministry and service.

A CERTIFICATE OF CATHOLIC PRACTICE is required by those parents who are making applications to Catholic schools this year. If you are a practising Catholic (that is, coming to Sunday Mass here at St. Edmunds of Canterbury every Sunday) and you require a Certificate of Catholic Practice, Fr Adrian will be giving out Certificates at the following times:

Catholic Secondary School Applications:

Wednesday 11 October 4.00 – 7.00 p.m. at 9 Traps Hill

Catholic Primary School Applications:

Wed 8 November 4.00 – 7.00pm at 9 Traps Hill

PLEASE NOTE that Fr Adrian will not give out Certificates at any other time, so please make sure that you collect the Certificate on the relevant date above.

WEEKLY OFFERTORY: My sincere thanks to those who are making their weekly contribution of Gift Aid envelopes and through the banking system that has been set up through the Diocese whereby your Offertory can be paid directly into the Parish Account, details below:

Donate

Or you can use Parish Bank Account: Using Online Banking
Account Name: Catholic Church Loughton St Edmund

HSBC Sort Code: 40-13-22 PLEASE BE GENEROUS IN YOUR
Account Number: 11019651 GIFTS TO GOD & HIS CHURCH

BECOMING A CATHOLIC Have you ever considered becoming a Catholic? Do you want to find out more about the Catholic Faith? Have you been baptised but never confirmed and wish to strengthen your faith with the gifts of the Holy Spirit? If so, why not come along to the Church Hall on Thursday 12 October at 7.30pm to find out more and have a chat with our formation team.

VACANCY AT LOYOLA Do you need a term-time only job that also utilises your digital marketing experience? Loyola Preparatory School, based in Buckhurst Hill, is looking to appoint a part-time Marketing & Office Administrator. For further information please either contact Mrs Rosario at the school on 020 8504 7372, email finance@loyola.essex.sch.uk or see the TES jobs website. Closing date 15/10/23.

CHARITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT ST EDMUND’S On the 16th December (7.30-9.30pm) the wonderful Winnie Greer, “science teacher by day Jazz singer by night” will be returning to St Edmund’s with her band for an evening of Christmas festive favourites in aid of The Essex based Helen Rollason Cancer Charity. A chance to enjoy some lovely music while raising money for a great cause and sharing a glass of mulled wine. Tickets are £20 each and available from the link below.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening-of-festive-favourites-in-aid-of-helen-rollason-cancer-charity-tickets-640159623667

WINE TASTING EVENT “Giro D’Italia”: Thursday 19 October, 7.15pm. Following the success of last year’s event, The Catenians’ Epping Forest Circle is sponsoring an Italian wine tasting evening in the Becket Centre, St Thomas of Canterbury, Woodford, in aid of St Francis Hospice. Wine educator, Gilbert Winfield, will feature samples of fine Italian wines in his informative presentation with some light-hearted audience participation. Tickets £30/head includes wine sampling and light snacks. Please text for tickets or other enquiries to Iain McLay (bloggeriain@gmail.com)

BAPTISMS: If there are parents wishing to have their children baptised at St Edmund’s could you kindly contact your new 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 either Saturday or Sunday at 12.30pm

PARISH NEWSLETTER: If you would like to receive the Parish Newsletter via Email each week, please contact Iain McLay iain.m.mclay@googlemail.com this gives and 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: Father Adrian will usually have his day off on Tuesdays. In cases of 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. This would also apply if Fr. Adrian is away for a few days break or on Retreat.

MASS INTENTIONS – SEPTEMBER 2023

Sat 30	9.30am	Noreen Smith RIP
		Confessions 11am – 12 or on callVigil Mass for Sunday.
Sat 30	6.00pm	Peter and Michael Holly RIP
October Sun 1	9.00am	Michael Feord RIP
Sun 1	11:00am	Fr. John’s Farewell (In Thanksgiving Fr. John Harvey)People of the Parish (FR. Adrian)
Mon 2	9.30am	Nina Kondratuik RIP
Tues 3	9.30am	Nancy Ironside (Anniversary) RIP
Wed 4	9.30am	Sinead Dorn and baby INTS
Thur 5	9.30am	Mary Ann Farrow INTS
Fri 6	9.30am	Nancy Hands INTS
Sat 7	9.30am	Margaret and Rose Falcon RIP
		Confessions 11am – 12 or on callVigil Mass for Sunday.
Sat 7	6.00pm	Kelly Barnes RIP
Sun 8	9.00am	People of the Parish
Sun 8	11:00am	Maree Kavanagh INTS

Please kindly put your Mass requests in early for anniversaries etc., this is to avoid any disappointment if a particular date has already been booked,

Parish Phone No: 0208 508 3492 Email: loughton@brcdt.org

Twenty-Fifth Sunday of the Year. Year A

Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Twenty-Fifth Sunday of the Year. Year A,

24th September 2023

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE SICK IN OUR PARISH

Fr. John’s Farewell Mass followed by a reception with light refreshments will be on 1 October at 11am. Please make every effort to attend and show your appreciation to Fr. John.

SECOND COLLECTIONS THIS WEEK is for Fr. John Harvey in gratitude of the love and service he showed for our parish.

Donate

Or you can use Parish Bank Account: Using Online Banking
HSBC Sort Code 40-13-22 PLEASE BE GENEROUS IN YOUR
Account Number: 11019651 GIFTS TO GOD & HIS CHURCH

FORWARD PLANNING: As the new Academic Year approaches, I would specifically ask all families of children who will be going into year 6 in September to think very seriously about your child’s ongoing Catholic education when choosing prospective secondary Schools for your children. At the beginning of September, you will be notified by Essex County that your child is due to make the transition from Primary to Secondary School. We have an excellent Roman Catholic Secondary School, Trinity in Woodford, which has enjoyed a sterling reputation for many decades. Dr Paul Doherty OBE has been at the helm of the ship for well over 40 years. Obviously, with Secondary Schools being oversubscribed, Catholic Practice of the faith is extremely important. As Roman Catholics our obligation is to participate in the Weekly Celebration of Holy Mass. The School’s Admission Policy is quite strict about Catholic Practice. Also, for example the Davenant Foundation School employs a strict policy of seven years consistent practice of faith. No priest can ever sign a form that claims anything other than that. This is a matter of personal honesty and integrity. Obviously, this is something that all Roman Catholics are aware of; but I think sometimes we need to be reminded of these facts.

CHURCH CLEANING: There will be a group clean this Thursday morning at 10am. Please come along if you are free to help keep God’s House beautiful and lovely to pray in and use. Many hands make light work!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening-of-festive-favourites-in-aid-of-helen-rollason-cancer-charity-tickets-640159623667

The Parish Newsletter can also be obtained and downloaded from the Parish Website. They are always published on a Saturday Morning

CONFIRMATIONS: Bishop Alan will be visiting our parish on 18 September 2024, so Confirmations will be that evening. The Confirmation Programme will begin after Christmas in the New Year when details will be published in the newsletter.

IN CASES OF EMERGENCY: Father Adrian will have Monday off this week as he has commitments on Tuesday. In case of 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. This would also apply if Fr. Adrian is away for a few days break or on retreat.

MASS INTENTIONS – SEPTEMBER 2023

Sat 23	9.30am	Derek Curtis RIP
		Confessions 11am – 12Noon or on demandVigil Mass for Sunday. Confessions at 5.30pm
Sat 23	6.00pm	People of the Parish
Sun 24	9.00am	Jim Sullivan RIP
Sun 24	11:00am	Dr John Heston RIP
Mon 25	9.30am	John Short
Tues 26	9.30am	Dennis Randall RIP
Wed 27	9.30am	Margaret Baldwin INTS
Thur 28	9.30am	Agnes and Colin Lamb (Anniversary) RIP
Fri 29	9.30am	Parishioners/friends of Joanna Johnson INTS
Sat 30	9.30am	Noreen Smith INTS
		Confessions 11am – 12Noon or on requestVigil Mass for Sunday. Confessions at 5.30pm
Sat 30	6.00pm	Peter and Michael Holly RIP
October Sun 1	9.00am	Michael Feord RIP
Sun 1	11:00am	In Thanksgiving (Fr. John Harvey)People of the Parish (FR. Adrian)

Please kindly put your Mass requests in early for anniversaries etc., this is to avoid any disappointment if a particular date has already been booked,

Parish Phone No: 0208 508 3492 Email: loughton@brcdt.org

The Brentwood Diocesan Trust Registered Charity No. 234092

Twenty-Third Sunday of the Year. Year A,

Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Twenty-Third Sunday of the Year. Year A,

10th September 2023

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE SICK IN OUR PARISH

Mary & Steve Witten thank everyone for their prayers as their health has improved.

Donate

Or you can use Parish Bank Account: Using Online Banking
HSBC Sort Code 40-13-22 PLEASE BE GENEROUS IN YOUR
Account Number: 11019651 GIFTS TO GOD & HIS CHURCH

FATHER JOHN HARVEY’S MASS OF INSTALLATION AS DEAN OF BRENTWOOD CATHEDRAL This invitation is extended to the whole parish of St Edmund’s, you will be most welcome to come to the Installation Mass on Friday 22^nd September at 7.00pm. Our Bishop Alan Williams will celebrate the Installation Mass.

SECOND COLLECTIONS THIS WEEK AND NEXT WEEKEND are for Fr. John Harvey in gratitude of the love and service he showed for our parish. Fr. John’s Farewell Mass and reception will be on 1 October at 11am. Please make every effort to attend and show your appreciation to Fr. John.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PROGRAMME 2023/24: The children’s first class will take place on Sunday 17^th September at 10.00am in the Parish Retreat. (This is the big meeting room above the Parish Hall). This is such an important time in your child’s life and this preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Holy Eucharist is the next stage on their Faith Journey. Katheryn Poulter and Elena Manara are our First Holy Communion Catechists. We encourage all the children’s parents to be involved with the programme throughout the year. Please keep the children in your thoughts and prayers.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS: Journey of Faith. Is there anyone who may be interested in the RCIA Program, possibly with the view of being received into full communion with the Roman Catholic Faith? Every year we run this programme commencing at the beginning of September, leading to reception into the Church at the Easter Vigil. It is a systematic programme of every aspect of Catholicism, including Scripture, Sacramental Life, and The Dogma’s of our Faith, Catholic Practice & traditions, Christology & Mariology, Study of the Church. Please see Fr Adrian or Aidan Potter who will explain the entire process to you.

Congratulations to Nathan Jakaj who was baptised in our parish last weekend. May God bless him and his family.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening-of-festive-favourites-in-aid-of-helen-rollason-cancer-charity-tickets-640159623667

WINE TASTING EVENT “Giro D’Italia”: Thursday 19 October, 7.15pm. Following the success of last year’s event, The Catenians’ Epping Forest Circle is sponsoring an Italian wine tasting evening in the Becket Centre, St Thomas of Canterbury, Woodford, in aid of St Francis Hospice. Wine educator, Gilbert Winfield, will feature samples of fine Italian wines in his informative presentation with some light-hearted audience participation. Tickets £30/head includes wine sampling and light snacks. Please email for tickets or other enquiries to Iain McLay (bloggeriain@gmail.com).

TEACHING VACANCY AT ST JOHN FISHER SCHOOL: The Trustees of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust invite applications for the position of KS1 Class Teacher at St John Fisher Primary School. Closing date Wednesday 20th Sept with interviews being held on Monday 25th September. For further details please visit www.ourladyoffatimatrust.essex.sch.uk

or alternatively call Mrs Irene Nelson, H.R. Manager on 01279 425383.

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: Tuesday is usually Fr. Adrian’s day off. In cases of 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. This would also apply if Fr. Adrian is away for a few days break or on Retreat.

MASS INTENTIONS – SEPTEMBER 2023

Sat 16	9.00am	Michael McLoughlin RIP
		Confessions 11am – 12Noon or on demandVigil Mass for Sunday. Confessions at 5.30pm
Sat 16	6.00pm	People of the Parish
Sun 17	9.00am	Yvonne Grace RIP
Sun 17	11:00am	John Hogan RIP (1st Anniversary)
Mon 18	9.30am	Matt McLoughlin RIP
Tues 19	9.30am	John Ironside RIP
Wed 20	9.00am	Margaret Baldwin INTS
Thur 21	9.30am	Margaret Peddy RIP
Fri 22	9.30am	Rose McMorrow INTS
Sat 23	9.30am	Derek Curtis RIP
		Confessions 11am – 12Noon or on demandVigil Mass for Sunday. Confessions at 5.30pm
Sat 23	6.00pm	People of the Parish
Sun 24	9.00am	Jim Sullivan RIP
Sun 24	11:00am	Dr John Heston RIP

Please kindly put your Mass requests in early for anniversaries etc., this is to avoid any disappointment if a particular date has already been booked,

Parish Phone No: 0208 508 3492 Email: loughton@brcdt.org

The Brentwood Diocesan Trust Registered Charity No. 234092

Twenty-Third Sunday of the Year. Year A,

Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

10th September 2023

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE SICK IN OUR PARISH

Edgar Azzopardi, Margaret Baldwin, Evelyn Bearne, Karl Britz, Brenda Bryant, Jane Downs, Steve Dalgliesh, Pat Fenn, Bernadette Hall, Ann Hawkes, Claire Howes, Les Langan, Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Rosemary O’Rourke, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, Vera Taylor, Mary & Steve Witten, James Wright. And all our loved ones.

ANNIVERSARIES: Please pray for all whose anniversaries occur at this time and for all of our deceased loved ones, Requiescant in Pace.

WEEKDAY MASSES: Father Adrian realises that it is difficult for many people to get to Mass at 9am during the week, so weekday Masses will now be at 9:30am. There may be some days when Mass still needs to be celebrated at 9:00, please keep an eye on the times in the newsletter. Thank you.

FATHER JOHN HARVEY’S MASS OF INSTALLATION AS DEAN OF BRENTWOOD CATHEDRAL This invitation is extended to the whole parish of St Edmund’s, you will be most welcome to come to the Installation Mass on Friday 22^nd September at 7.00pm. Our Bishop Alan Williams will celebrate the Installation Mass.

FATHER JOHN HARVEY: Father John will return for his farewell Mass on 1^st October at 11am, followed by a gathering in the hall afterwards to thank him for his many years of service in Loughton. There will be a collection for him after Masses on the 17^th and 24^th September.

FROM OUR GIFT AID ORGANISER: Our Parish Gift Aid Organiser is Abbie Akinfenwa – abbie.akinfenwa@btinternet.com or text to 0775470934 with your name and gift aid number. I would encourage all parishioners to join the Parish Gift Aid Scheme.

VISITS TO THE SICK & HOUSEBOUND: Fortunately, Fr John was able to get around to see all the sick and housebound before his departure. He has passed on all their details to Fr Adrian. If there are any parishioners who are now finding it more difficult to get out, and even get to Holy Mass, please contact the presbytery. Fr Adrian will be only too happy to visit you at home.

Free Back To School Clipart Jpg Library Library - Back To School Clipart Black And White - Free Transparent PNG Download - PNGkey FORWARD PLANNING: As the new Academic Year approaches, I would specifically ask all families of children who will be going into year 6 in September to think very seriously about your child’s ongoing Catholic education when choosing prospective secondary Schools for your children. At the beginning of September, you will be notified by Essex County that your child is due to make the transition from Primary to Secondary School. We have an excellent Roman Catholic Secondary School, Trinity in Woodford, which has enjoyed a sterling reputation for many decades. Dr Paul Doherty OBE has been at the helm of the ship for well over 40 years. Obviously, with Secondary Schools being oversubscribed, Catholic Practice of the faith is extremely important. As Roman Catholics our obligation is to participate in the Weekly Celebration of Holy Mass. The School’s Admission Policy is quite strict about Catholic Practice. Also, for example the Davenant Foundation School employs a strict policy of seven years consistent practice of faith. No priest can ever sign a form that claims anything other than that. This is a matter of personal honesty and integrity. Obviously, this is something that all Roman Catholics are aware of; but I think sometimes we need to be reminded of these facts.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PROGRAMME 2023/24: The new First Holy Communion Programme will commence on Wednesday 13^th September with a Parents’ Meeting at 7.30pm in the Parish Hall. (You will be able to purchase your child’s workbook ‘I Belong’ £8.00). The children’s first class will take place on Sunday 17^th September at 10.00am in the Parish Retreat. (This is the big meeting room above the Parish Hall). This is such an important time in your child’s life and this preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Holy Eucharist is the next stage on their Faith Journey. Katheryn Poulter and Elena Manara are our First Holy Communion Catechists. We encourage all the children’s parents to be involved with the programme throughout the year. Please keep the children in your thoughts and prayers.

MASS INTENTIONS: There is a lot of availability in the Parish Mass register. If anyone wants a mass intention for any reason, Anniversaries, birthdays, special occasions, for anyone who is sick, please complete the Mass Envelope in the porch and leave off at the presbytery.

CHARITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT ST EDMUND’S On the 16th December (7.30-9.30pm) the wonderful Winnie Greer, “science teacher by day Jazz singer by niht” will be returning to St Edmund’s with her band for an evening of Christmas festive favourites in aid of The Essex based Helen Rollason Cancer Charity. A chance to enjoy some lovely music while raising money for a great cause and sharing a glass of mulled wine. Tickets are £20 each and available from the link below. If you book before 31st August there is an “early bird” rate of £15.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening-of-festive-favourites-in-aid-of-helen-rollason-cancer-charity-tickets-640159623667

WINE TASTING EVENT “Giro D’Italia”: Thursday 19 October, 7.15pm on. Following the success of last year’s event, The Catenians’ Epping Forest Circle is sponsoring an Italian wine tasting evening in the Becket Centre, St Thomas of Canterbury, Woodford, in aid of St Francis Hospice. Wine educator, Gilbert Winfield, will feature samples of fine Italian wines in his informative presentation with some light-hearted audience participation. Tickets £30/head includes wine sampling and light snacks. Please email for tickets or other enquiries to Iain McLay (bloggeriain@gmail.com).

or alternatively call Mrs Irene Nelson, H.R. Manager on 01279 425383.

The Parish Newsletter can also be obtained and downloaded from the Parish Website. They are always published on a Saturday Morning.

Donate

Or you can use Parish Bank Account: Using Online Banking
HSBC Sort Code 40-13-22 PLEASE BE GENEROUS IN YOUR
Account Number: 11019651 GIFTS TO GOD & HIS CHURCH

MASS INTENTIONS – SEPTEMBER 2023

Sat 9	9.00am	Daniel Hannigan RIP
		Confessions 11am – 12Noon or on demand Vigil Mass for Sunday. Confessions at 5.30pm
Sat 9	6.00pm	Eileen Guerin RIP
Sun 10	9.00am	People of the Parish
Sun 10	11:00am	Mary Maher RIP
Mon 11	9.30am	Joss Landers RIP
Tues 12	9.00am	Margaret Baldwin INTS
Wed 13	9.30am	Mr. Ebert Fernando RIP
Thur 14	9.30am	Terry Weight RIP (Anniversary)
Fri 15	9.00am	Mayowa and Lucy Okeowo
Sat 16	9.30am	Michael McLoughlin RIP
		Confessions 11am – 12Noon or on demand Vigil Mass for Sunday. Confessions at 5.30pm
Sat 16	6.00pm	People of the Parish
Sun 17	9.00am	Yvonne Grace RIP
Sun 17	11:00am	John Hogan RIP (1st Anniversary)

Please kindly put your Mass requests in early for anniversaries etc., this is to avoid any disappointment if a particular date has already been booked,

Parish Phone No: 0208 508 3492 Email: loughton@brcdt.org

The Brentwood Diocesan Trust Registered Charity No. 234092

Twenty-Second Sunday of the Year. Year A, 3rd September 2023

Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Dear Friends

It is my honour and pleasure to join you this weekend to serve you. I will keep introductions brief here as I hope we can start to speak with each other in person at Masses and on other occasions and begin share our faith journeys together.

I have been praying for you all since I knew I would be coming to Loughton – the Lord has placed you on my heart. We keep Father John in prayer as he begins his first weekend as Dean of Brentwood Cathedral, and we also say a prayer of thanksgiving for all he has done for our parish during his time here.

Every blessing

Fr. Adrian

Message from Father John

My Dear Parishioners,

I would like to take this opportunity of expressing my sincere and grateful thanks to you all for your great kindness and farewell at all Masses last weekend. It was truly humbling, and for those who attended the 11:00am the farewell song composed and performed by the choir was the icing on the cake. Thank you for the many cards and gifts I received on my leaving, it was extremely thoughtful of you. I look forward to joining you on Sunday 1st October at the 11:00am Mass for a final Mass of Thanksgiving, hopefully I’ll see you all there.

God Bless You All,

Fr. John

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PROGRAMME 2023/24: The new First Holy Communion Programme will commence on Wednesday 13^th September with a Parents’ Meeting at 7.30pm in the Parish Hall. (You will be able to purchase your child’s workbook ‘I Belong’ £8.00). The children’s first class will take place on Sunday 17^th September at 10.00am in the Parish Retreat. (This is the big meeting room above the Parish Hall). This is such an important time in your child’s life and this preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Holy Eucharist is the next stage on their Faith Journey. Katheryn Poulter and Elena Manara are our First Holy Communion Catechists. We encourage all the children’s parents to be involved with the programme throughout the year. Please keep the children in your thoughts and prayers.

CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME: Just a short note to inform all our candidates for the Sacrament of Confirmation, that the Bishop’s Office will notify your new Parish Priest, Fr Adrian, when the Parish Visitation and Confirmation will take place next year 2024. Until then, we cannot give a specific date for starting the programme. Mark Anthony and several other parishioners are the Catechists for the preparation of the Sacrament. Also, please pray for all the Confirmation Candidates.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SVP) is an international voluntary organization in the Catholic Church, founded in 1833 for the sanctification of its members by personal service of the poor. The St Vincent de Paul Society approaches each request for help with compassion and consideration for support tailored to the uniqueness of the individual and situation. I have been approached by a few members of the parish to re-establish the SVP here in our parish. If you are interested in joining a Parish SVP Conference, please speak to Fr John or Sharon Fitzmaurice. Thank you! More information later.

PARISH READERS: We are always looking for some new Parish Lectors; parishioners who would be willing to read on a regular basis at one of the Sunday Masses. We have a few already, but it would be wonderful if there could be a few more volunteers. ALSO: If any of our regular weekday Mass attendees would be willing to read at the weekday masses, we could organise a rota. Since Covid there haven’t been any regular readers. You may feel called to this ministry, and once again, it is doing something for God and the Community. Please speak to Fr. Adrian. lector clip art - Clip Art Library

EPPING FOREST FOODBANK DONATIONS: Thank you to all parishioners who continue to generously donate items for the Foodbank. They are truly grateful for the generosity our parish has shown and our donations are still needed desperately as more and more people in our community are struggling during this cost of living crisis. The Foodbank have asked for support with the following items: sponge pudding desserts, custard, juice, tinned meat, noodles, snack bars, small chocolate bars, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, toilet roll and deodorant. Please place any donations in the dedicated plastic boxes in the garage. Thank you! You can also keep up to date with the Foodbank news via their facebook page: www.facebook.com/EppingForestFoodbank/

REGISTERING AT THE PARISH: It’s always important to have details of all of our parishioners. There are Parish Registration Forms in the Porch of the Church. Please complete and return to the Presbytery.

NEWSLETTER ITEMS: To assist and help Fr Adrian when he arrives in the Parish, could you kindly submit any Newsletter items by Wednesday morning. The Newsletter tends to be put together on Thursday and printed Friday. Obviously late items will appear in the following week’s Newsletter. Thank you!

The Parish Newsletter can also be obtained and downloaded from the Parish Website. They are always published on a Saturday Morning

NEW ALTAR SERVERS: If any of our First Holy Communicants would like to become Altar Servers, please see Fr. John. It would be wonderful if some of the children would consider this wonderful ministry of serving God and the Community each week. Serving at the Altar is truly a great honour, and I’m always grateful to everyone who has volunteered to become Altar Servers.

THIS IS A SPECIAL CALL TO ALL ALTAR SERVERS WHO NO LONGER SERVE AT ST EDMUND’S. COULD YOU KINDLY RETURN YOUR ALB, AS THESE ARE VERY EXPENSIVE, AND IT’S IMPORTANT FOR US TO HAVE NUMBER OF DIFFERENT SIZES FOR THE NEW SERVERS.

CHILDREN’S SUNDAY LITURGY: Thank you for starting children’s Sunday Liturgy again. But we need more help. Parents, can you spare one Sunday every two months to help the children during the 11.00am Mass? We need more parents to join our lovely group. Please contact Mrs Elena Manara at e_vismara@yahoo.com Thank you and we hope to hear from you soon.

DO YOU LIKE SINGING? As you know we have a wonderful Choir and Choir Director in Sue Farrow. We are looking for new choir members who like singing with others. We learn traditional and contemporary pieces of music, and also sing Motets in four parts. If you’re interested please speak to Sue or Fr Adrian. Choir practice on Wednesdays & Saturdays.

PARISH REPOSITORY: There are a variety of First Holy Communion gifts available in the repository – Children’s Missals, Rosaries, medals, statues, candles, Communion Cards, crosses. Teresa Wallace is always very helpful in ordering any religious item you wish. The parish repository is available all week. Please leave your money for items in the box provided. Thank you!

SACRISTANS: Fr Adrian could really do with some additional help in the Sacristy especially during the week. I have been very dependent upon Veronica Short over the past few years. But it would be good if another couple of people could volunteer during the week to help in setting up for Mass each day, and clearing up afterwards. It really doesn’t take that long to do. We could organise a rota of days. Once again this is service of God and the Community.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening-of-festive-favourites-in-aid-of-helen-rollason-cancer-charity-tickets-640159623667

THE BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S SOCIETY : on 9th September there will be a sponsored walk held jointly with Woodford Parish for BCCS. It starts from The Becket Centre at St Thomas’s at 9.30am. To participate you just need to be at there at 9.30am to register. Sponsorship forms can be obtained from Iain McLay (bloggeriain@gmail.com). It is great fun, dogs welcome, and it raises a lots of money for BCCS so they can do their wonderful work with young peoples’ emotional and mental health in the diocese, irrespective of their religion. You can read more about their work here:

https://www.bccs.org.uk/who-we-are/

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A VOCATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD? At present we only have five seminarians training for the Priesthood in the Diocese of Brentwood. The period of formation for each is several years. If you know of anyone who may be interested in learning more about the priesthood, or who feel they may have a vocation to the Priesthood please contact Fr Mark Swires vocprom@dioceseofbrentwood.org We are hoping to resume our monthly meetings for those who may be enquirers, so please watch this space.

CHURCH PARKING: Could we please encourage all our able-bodied parishioners to consider using the public car park when coming to Mass, particularly on Sunday. Although you need to get a ticket to place on your dashboard, parking on a Sunday is free for two hours. A few occasions have arisen recently when disabled parishioners and those who have difficulty walking have been unable to park in the Church car park and they have either struggled to walk from the public car park, or have simply had to go home. We are sure you will agree that we need to ensure that our less-able parishioners will always have room to park close to the Church. We should also make allowance for space in the Church car park for drivers who are bringing disabled parishioners to Mass and also of course making sure that there is always access for emergency vehicles. Your consideration will be much appreciated. Thank you.

Donate

Or you can use Parish Bank Account: Using Online Banking
HSBC Sort Code 40-13-22 PLEASE BE GENEROUS IN YOUR
Account Number: 11019651 GIFTS TO GOD & HIS CHURCH

FROM OUR GIFT AID ORGANISER: Our Parish Gift Aid Organiser is Abbie Akinfenwa – abbie.akinfenwa@btinternet.com or text to 0775470934 with your name and gift aid number. I would encourage all parishioners to join the Parish Gift Aid Scheme. If you are a Taxpayer, it’s a really painless process, all we need is you name and address, there are Gift Aid Application Forms in the Porch of the Church, and Abbie can give you all the help you need re information. We are able to claim back 25 pence in every pound donated to the church, when you use your envelopes or pay by Standing Order. Please think about joining, and thanks to those who already belong!

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE SICK IN OUR PARISH

Edgar Azzopardi, Margaret Baldwin, Evelyn Bearne, Karl Britz, Brenda Bryant, Carlos Camacho, Jane Downs, Steve Dalgliesh, Pat Fenn, Bernadette Hall, Ann Hawkes, Claire Howes, Shaun Keel, Les Langan, Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Rosemary O’Rourke, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, Vera Taylor, Mary & Steve Witten, James Wright. And all our loved ones.

ANNIVERSARIES: Please pray for all whose anniversaries occur at this time and for all of our deceased loved ones, Requiescant in Pace.

Requiescat in Pace: We remember especially Fr Jim Boothman former assistant priest in this parish who passed away recently.

MASS INTENTIONS – SEPTEMBER 2023

Sat 2^nd	9.00am	Carmen Antaki RIP (Carmen’s Family)
		*Confessions 11am – 12Noon or on demandVigil Mass for Sunday. Confessions at 5.30pm***
Sat 2^nd	6.00pm	Rhona Condon RIP (Betty Brown)
Sun 3^rd	9.00am	People of the Parish
Sun 3^rd	11:00am	Mark & Spiro Tanti RIP
Mon 4^th	9.00am	Mr. and Mrs Willoughby INTS 12:30 Wedding Robert Hatt and Laura Byrne
Tues 5^th	9.00am	Anna Cap INTS
Wed 6^th	9.00am	Margaret Baldwin INTS
Thur 7^th	9.00am	Stephen Brown RIP
Fri 8^th	9.00am	Father John Harvey INTS
Sat 9^th	9.00am	Daniel Hannigan RIP
		*Confessions 11am – 12Noon or on demandVigil Mass for Sunday. Confessions at 5.30pm***
Sat 9^th	6.00pm	Eileen Guerin RIP
Sun 10^th	9.00am	People of the Parish
Sun 10^th	11:00am	Mary Maher RIP

Please kindly put your Mass requests in early for anniversaries etc., this is to avoid any disappointment if a particular date has already been booked,

Parish Phone No: 0208 508 3492 Email: loughton@brcdt.org

The Brentwood Diocesan Trust Registered Charity No. 234092