5th Sunday of Easter-April 2024

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

5th Sunday of Easter-April 2024

Parish Priest: Fr Adrian Lowe

Parish Phone: 0208 508 3492/ E-mail: loughton@brcdt.org

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, Eileen Lee, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins and all our loved ones who are unwell.

A NOTE OF THANKS:

Catherine Daly would like to Thank everyone for their support with the Missio coffee morning. The final figure, including the boxes, came to £470.78.

A MESSAGE FROM AMY CROSSLEY:  On Sunday 21st April 2024 I completed the London Marathon. A day I will remember forever. What an experience! Thank you all for your support and donations. 

INVITATION: Golden Jubilee Ordination Mass of Canon Brian O’Shea Date: Saturday 4th May 2024 at 1:30pm St Thomas of Canterbury, 16 East Thurrock Road, Grays, Thurrock, Essex  RM17 6SR.  All are welcome; please email N.Chinnon@sky.com if you would like to attend for the purpose of catering.

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 12th May – 18th May: can you help collecting outside Sainsbury’s on Saturday 18th 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.

NOTE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP

We will next be singing and playing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 5th May (6th Sunday of Easter)

and holding a practice beforehand 7 to 8pm on Monday, 29th April.

We hope you can all come to the practice as well as the Mass itself. At the practice, we’d like to run through a couple of music pieces which need rehearsing, so please do make every effort to be there. If there are any singers/musicians in the Parish who may consider joining us, simply come along – you will be made very welcome.

Good news on our joint choirs’ BCCS bear mascot – the bear’s ‘son’ has turned up! Not that we want to empty your purses or wallets, but we’ll be having a little collection among ourselves after the 5th May Mass. If you don’t mind, kindly bring some spare cash to pop into a new collection box which arrived with the bear. Thanks in anticipation! God bless.

The trustees of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust are seeking governors to support the leadership of the schools they serve. 

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust consists of three Catholic schools

  • St. Albans Catholic Academy in Harlow,
  • St Luke’s Catholic Academy in Harlow
  • St John Fisher Catholic Academy in Loughton

Active governance supports the Catholic community and Catholic education in a variety of ways, most importantly it can have a significant impact by raising the quality of educational provision in our schools, which in turn ensures our children have a rich and full life, growing as ambassadors our Catholic faith.

We are particularly seeking governors who can support the schools using their professional qualities, such as leadership and management, finance and HR.

Being a foundation governor in a Catholic school is very rewarding, and a great way to live out your faith and serve your local community. It is also an opportunity to learn new skills which can have a positive impact on your own learning and professional development.

If you are interested please email Clerk@ourladyoffatimatrust.essex.sch.uk to arrange a meeting, or visit our website https://www.ourladyoffatimatrust.essex.sch.uk/ for the governor application / nomination form. 

SAINT JOHN FISHER SCHOOL VACANCIES: The Trustees of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust wish to appoint an Assistant Headteacher and a  KS1/2 Teacher with starting date September 2024. The closing date for applications is Friday 10th May (noon) with interviews to be carried out on the 16th May. For further details please visit www.ourladyoffatimatrust.essex.sch.uk or alternatively call Mrs Irene Nelson, H.R. Manager on 01279 425383.

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL VACANCIES

1. SEN TA 32 hours, ASAP

2. Midday Supervisor, 5.75 hours p/w, ASAP

3. Teacher of Business, P/T or F/T, ASAP or September 2024

4. Assistant Headteacher: Director of Religious Education and Religious Life of the School ( Start Date September 2024 closing date 10th May)

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

FOOD BANK DONATIONS: The box for the donations has moved. It is no longer in the garage. It is now tucked away in the parent and baby room (to the left as you enter the church). Thank you very much for making donations, they are greatly needed at the moment.

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

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

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  -FROM 27th  April,  2024



First Mass of SundayConfessions 5:30-6:00pm or by appointment
Sat 27th   April6:00pm Kim Frances Handel RIP( Mary Witten)
Sun 28th     April9:00amJohn Large RIP ( Campbell Family)
Sun 28th   March11:00am

People of the Parish 
Mon 29th    April9:30am
Martha De Souza RIP( Veronica Short)
Tues 30th    April   9:30amPat Salter RIP( Geraldine & Robert)
Wed 1st      May  NO MASS
Thur 2nd   May 
  NO MASS 
Fri 3rd   May 9:30am    Cecelia Hodgson( Veronica & Steve Short)
Sat 4th    May 
Sun 5th    May 
Sun 5th   May 
6:00pm

9:00am

11:00am
People of the Parish 

John Large RIP( Campbell Family)
People of the Parish

4th  Sunday of Easter-April 2024

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

4th  Sunday of Easter-April 2024

Parish Priest: Fr Adrian Lowe

Parish Phone: 0208 508 3492/ E-mail: loughton@brcdt.org

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, Eileen Lee, Victoria Leah, Jean Collins and all our loved ones who are unwell.

NOTE FROM FR ADRIAN 

Please note the changes to weekday Mass times this week.  Monday 10am, Tuesday no Mass, Wednesday 10am, Thursday 9am, Friday 10am.  Thank you.

We are sad to announce the passing of a parishioner, Leslie Langan.  May he rest in peace.

THE PARENTS’ COMMITTEE FOR THE 7th EPPING FOREST SCOUT GROUP invite you to save the date to enjoy the return of the band Snare for another incredible evening of 70s to Noughties Rock.  St Edmund’s Church Hall. Saturday 27th April, 2024, Doors open 19:00, Band starts at 19:30. Adults £10. Under 18’s £5. Tickets 7ef.parcom@gmail.com or can be bought on the night.All monies raised will go to Group funds to directly benefit the Scouts!

PLEASE NOTE: The church will be closed after the morning mass each day this week. We apologise for any inconvenience.

NOTE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP

We will next be singing and playing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 5th May (6th Sunday of Easter)

and holding a practice beforehand 7 to 8pm on Monday, 29th April.

We hope you can all come to the practice as well as the Mass itself. At the practice, we’d like to run through a couple of music pieces which need rehearsing, so please do make every effort to be there. If there are any singers/musicians in the Parish who may consider joining us, simply come along – you will be made very welcome.

Good news on our joint choirs’ BCCS bear mascot – the bear’s ‘son’ has turned up! Not that we want to empty your purses or wallets, but we’ll be having a little collection among ourselves after the 5th May Mass. If you don’t mind, kindly bring some spare cash to pop into a new collection box which arrived with the bear. Thanks in anticipation! God bless.

CHARITY SPRING MUSIC AND DINNER EVENING, SATURDAY 27 APRIL: The Epping Forest Catenian Circle is sponsoring a Spring Music and Dinner Evening at the Becket Centre, St Thomas of Canterbury Church, Woodford, on SATURDAY 27 APRIL 2024, from 7 pm, in aid of “YOUR PLACE”.  With a Catholic foundation and established in 1962, the mission of “YOUR PLACE” is to build hope and enable lasting change for the homeless in east London.  All parishioners are very welcome to this social event with a classical guitarist and light music for all tastes.  Tickets £35.  Please text for tickets to Bernard Bourdillon (07867908814) or Iain McLay (07806998187).

INVITATION: Golden Jubilee Ordination Mass of Canon Brian O’Shea Date: Saturday 4th May 2024 at 1:30pm St Thomas of Canterbury, 16 East Thurrock Road, Grays, Thurrock, Essex  RM17 6SR.  All are welcome; please email N.Chinnon@sky.com if you would like to attend for the purpose of catering.

FOOD BANK DONATIONS: The box for the donations has moved. It is no longer in the garage. It is now tucked away in the parent and baby room (to the left as you enter the church). Thank you very much for making donations, they are greatly needed at the moment.

ACCOMMODATION NEEDED : Disclaimer: St Edmund of Canterbury cannot guarantee the accuracy or endorse any of the information provided below

I am a Registered nurse working in Buckhurst hill IG9 5QL. At present I need an accommodation (room) to rent and preferably in Buckhurst or Loughton area or nearby. It would be great if I get a place from our parish community. Please help me to find a suitable place. Thank you in advance. 

Shinymol Gilbert email : gilbertshinymol@gmail.com

An RE Teacher at Trinity Catholic High School would like to ask parishioners if they are able to offer Monday to Friday, term time accommodation.  If you would like more information please email Peter on 07907485290.

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL VACANCIES

1. School Counsellor, Part Time, ASAP or when available

2. SEN TA 32 hours, ASAP

3. Midday Supervisor, 5.75 hours p/w, ASAP

4. Teacher of Business, P/T or F/T, ASAP or September 2024

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

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 12th-18th  MAY: can you help collecting outside Sainsbury’s on Saturday 18th 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.

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

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  -FROM 20th  April,  2024



First Mass of SundayConfessions 5:30-6:00pm or by appointment
Sat 20th   April6:00pm Martha de Souza RIP(Witten Family)
Sun 21st    April9:00amPeople of the Parish
Sun 21st    March11:00am

Chin Ungos RIP( Cecile Kelly)
Mon 22nd   April10:00am
Kathleen Baldwin INTS
Tues 23rd    April   NO MASS
Wed 24th     April10:00amMary Walsh RIP 10 yr Anniv( Bill & Helen Walsh)
Thur 25th   April9:00am
Mrs Carmel Bailey INTS(Mrs A Petch)
Fri 26th  April10:00am    Mr Robert’s ( Pauline’s Dad)( Geraldine & Robert)
Sat 27th    April
Sun 28th    April
Sun 28th  April
6:00pm

9:00am

11:00am
Kim Frances Handel RIP( Mary Witten)
John Large RIP( Campbell Family)
People of the Parish

3rd Sunday of Easter-April 2024

Parish Newsletter

3rd Sunday of Easter-April 2024

Parish Priest: Fr Adrian Lowe

Parish Phone: 0208 508 3492/ E-mail: loughton@brcdt.org

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, Les Langan, Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Rosemary O’Rourke, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Peggy Howes, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Andrew Godsave,

Eileen Lee, Victoria Leah, Jean Collins and all our loved ones who are unwell.

MESSAGE TO PARISH Thank you to everyone who has worked so hard to make our celebrations during Holy Week and Easter so prayerful and beautiful.  Thank you also to everyone who attended over Easter – your prayers and presence were greatly appreciated.

Fr. Adrian would also like to thank you all for your kindness and generosity. He wishes you, your families and friends every blessing of the risen Christ during this Easter Season.

MISSIO (RED BOXES)

Missio Coffee Morning and Red Box Emptying Sunday 14th April following the 9am and 11am Mass. Please bring your boxes to church and leave them in the porch. Don’t forget to put your name on the bottom of the box.

Thank you, have a good Easter 

Catherine 

THE PARENTS’ COMMITTEE FOR THE 7th EPPING FOREST SCOUT GROUP invite you to save the date to enjoy the return of the band Snare for another incredible evening of 70s to Noughties Rock.  St Edmund’s Hall. Saturday 27th April, 2024, Doors open 19:00, Band starts at 19:30. Adults £10. Under 18’s £5. Tickets available soon. All monies raised will go to Group funds to directly benefit the Scouts!

BCCS SPONSORED MARATHON RUN: On 21st April Amy Crossley will be running the London Marathon to raise money for The Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society. A super charity that does wonderful work with children of all faiths. You can sponsor Amy through a JustGiving page, either go to Just Giving and search for “Amy Crossley” or use the link below.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/amy-crossley-1710181564564

PRAYER VIGIL AT MARIE STOPES ABORTION CENTRE 

DATE: SATURDAY 20th April, 2024 

START: 10:00am Mass at Trinity Catholic High School Lower Site, Sydney Road IG8 0TB- Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Prayer Procession to Marie Stopes Abortion Centre  88 Russell Road, Buckhurst Hill IG8 0TB

RETURN: 1:00pm to Trinity High School

                  1:30pm Benediction

      1:45pm Tea & Sandwiches 

Please see notice board at the back of the Church for further details on Helpers of God’s Precious Infants

An RE teacher at Trinity Catholic High School would like to ask parishioners if they are able to offer Monday to Friday, term time accommodation.  If you would like more information please email Peter on 07907485290.

FOOD BANK DONATIONS: The box for the donations has moved. It is no longer in the garage. It is now tucked away in the parent and baby room (to the left as you enter the church). Thank you very much for making donations, they are greatly needed at the moment.

ACCOMMODATION NEEDED : Disclaimer: St Edmund of Canterbury cannot guarantee the accuracy or endorse any of the information provided below

I am a Registered nurse working in Buckhurst hill IG9 5QL. At present I need an accommodation (room) to rent and preferably in Buckhurst or Loughton area or nearby. It would be great if I get a place from our parish community. Please help me to find a suitable place. Thank you in advance. 

Shinymol Gilbert email : gilbertshinymol@gmail.com

CHARITY SPRING MUSIC AND DINNER EVENING, SATURDAY 27 APRIL: The Epping Forest Catenian Circle is sponsoring a Spring Music and Dinner Evening at the Becket Centre, St Thomas of Canterbury Church, Woodford, on SATURDAY 27 APRIL 2024, from 7 pm, in aid of “YOUR PLACE”.  With a Catholic foundation and established in 1962, the mission of “YOUR PLACE” is to build hope and enable lasting change for the homeless in east London.  All parishioners are very welcome to this social event with a classical guitarist and light music for all tastes.  Tickets £35.  Please text for tickets to Bernard Bourdillon (07867908814) or Iain McLay (07806998187).

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

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  – FROM 13th  April,  2024



First Mass of SundayConfessions 5:30-6:00pm or by appointment
Sat 13th  April6:00pm People of the Parish 
Sun 14th    April9:00amMaureen Barker INTS( Mark Barker)
Sun 14th   March11:00am

Josephine Kelly RIP( Bacani Family)
Mon 15th  April9:30am
Mrs Noleen Rooney INTS( Mrs A. Petch)
Tues 16th   April   NO MASS
Wed 17th    April9:30amBenson Irungu Mbaria RIP( L. Weight) 
Thur 18th   April9:30am
Margaret Baldwin INTS
Fri 19th  April9:30am    Rose McMorrow RIP( Kendal Family)
Sat 20th   April
Sun 21st    April
Sun 21st April
6:00pm

9:00am

11:00am
Martha de Souza RIP( Witten Family)
People of the Parish

Chin Ungos RIP(Cecile Kelly) 

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

3rd Sunday of Easter-April 2024

Parish Priest: Fr Adrian Lowe

Parish Phone: 0208 508 3492/ E-mail: loughton@brcdt.org

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, Les Langan, Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Rosemary O’Rourke, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Peggy Howes, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Andrew Godsave,

Eileen Lee, Victoria Leah, Jean Collins and all our loved ones who are unwell.

MESSAGE TO PARISH Thank you to everyone who has worked so hard to make our celebrations during Holy Week and Easter so prayerful and beautiful.  Thank you also to everyone who attended over Easter – your prayers and presence were greatly appreciated.

Fr. Adrian would also like to thank you all for your kindness and generosity. He wishes you, your families and friends every blessing of the risen Christ during this Easter Season.

MISSIO (RED BOXES)

Missio Coffee Morning and Red Box Emptying Sunday 14th April following the 9am and 11am Mass. Please bring your boxes to church and leave them in the porch. Don’t forget to put your name on the bottom of the box.

Thank you, have a good Easter 

Catherine 

THE PARENTS’ COMMITTEE FOR THE 7th EPPING FOREST SCOUT GROUP invite you to save the date to enjoy the return of the band Snare for another incredible evening of 70s to Noughties Rock.  St Edmund’s Hall. Saturday 27th April, 2024, Doors open 19:00, Band starts at 19:30. Adults £10. Under 18’s £5. Tickets available soon. All monies raised will go to Group funds to directly benefit the Scouts!

BCCS SPONSORED MARATHON RUN: On 21st April Amy Crossley will be running the London Marathon to raise money for The Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society. A super charity that does wonderful work with children of all faiths. You can sponsor Amy through a JustGiving page, either go to Just Giving and search for “Amy Crossley” or use the link below.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/amy-crossley-1710181564564

PRAYER VIGIL AT MARIE STOPES ABORTION CENTRE 

DATE: SATURDAY 20th April, 2024 

START: 10:00am Mass at Trinity Catholic High School Lower Site, Sydney Road IG8 0TB- Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Prayer Procession to Marie Stopes Abortion Centre  88 Russell Road, Buckhurst Hill IG8 0TB

RETURN: 1:00pm to Trinity High School

                  1:30pm Benediction

      1:45pm Tea & Sandwiches 

Please see notice board at the back of the Church for further details on Helpers of God’s Precious Infants

An RE teacher at Trinity Catholic High School would like to ask parishioners if they are able to offer Monday to Friday, term time accommodation.  If you would like more information please email Peter on 07907485290.

FOOD BANK DONATIONS: The box for the donations has moved. It is no longer in the garage. It is now tucked away in the parent and baby room (to the left as you enter the church). Thank you very much for making donations, they are greatly needed at the moment.

ACCOMMODATION NEEDED : Disclaimer: St Edmund of Canterbury cannot guarantee the accuracy or endorse any of the information provided below

I am a Registered nurse working in Buckhurst hill IG9 5QL. At present I need an accommodation (room) to rent and preferably in Buckhurst or Loughton area or nearby. It would be great if I get a place from our parish community. Please help me to find a suitable place. Thank you in advance. 

Shinymol Gilbert email : gilbertshinymol@gmail.com

CHARITY SPRING MUSIC AND DINNER EVENING, SATURDAY 27 APRIL: The Epping Forest Catenian Circle is sponsoring a Spring Music and Dinner Evening at the Becket Centre, St Thomas of Canterbury Church, Woodford, on SATURDAY 27 APRIL 2024, from 7 pm, in aid of “YOUR PLACE”.  With a Catholic foundation and established in 1962, the mission of “YOUR PLACE” is to build hope and enable lasting change for the homeless in east London.  All parishioners are very welcome to this social event with a classical guitarist and light music for all tastes.  Tickets £35.  Please text for tickets to Bernard Bourdillon (07867908814) or Iain McLay (07806998187).

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

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  – FROM 13th  April,  2024



First Mass of SundayConfessions 5:30-6:00pm or by appointment
Sat 13th  April6:00pm People of the Parish 
Sun 14th    April9:00amMaureen Barker INTS( Mark Barker)
Sun 14th   March11:00am

Josephine Kelly RIP( Bacani Family)
Mon 15th  April9:30am
Mrs Noleen Rooney INTS( Mrs A. Petch)
Tues 16th   April   NO MASS
Wed 17th    April9:30amBenson Irungu Mbaria RIP( L. Weight) 
Thur 18th   April9:30am
Margaret Baldwin INTS
Fri 19th  April9:30am    Rose McMorrow RIP( Kendal Family)
Sat 20th   April
Sun 21st    April
Sun 21st April
6:00pm

9:00am

11:00am
Martha de Souza RIP( Witten Family)
People of the Parish

Chin Ungos RIP(Cecile Kelly) 

Parish Priest: Fr Adrian Lowe

Parish Phone: 0208 508 3492/ E-mail: loughton@brcdt.org

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, Les Langan, Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Rosemary O’Rourke, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Peggy Howes, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Andrew Godsave,

Eileen Lee, Victoria Leah, Jean Collins and all our loved ones who are unwell.

MESSAGE TO PARISH Thank you to everyone who has worked so hard to make our celebrations during Holy Week and Easter so prayerful and beautiful.  Thank you also to everyone who attended over Easter – your prayers and presence were greatly appreciated.

Fr. Adrian would also like to thank you all for your kindness and generosity. He wishes you, your families and friends every blessing of the risen Christ during this Easter Season.

MISSIO (RED BOXES)

Missio Coffee Morning and Red Box Emptying Sunday 14th April following the 9am and 11am Mass. Please bring your boxes to church and leave them in the porch. Don’t forget to put your name on the bottom of the box.

Thank you, have a good Easter 

Catherine 

THE PARENTS’ COMMITTEE FOR THE 7th EPPING FOREST SCOUT GROUP invite you to save the date to enjoy the return of the band Snare for another incredible evening of 70s to Noughties Rock.  St Edmund’s Hall. Saturday 27th April, 2024, Doors open 19:00, Band starts at 19:30. Adults £10. Under 18’s £5. Tickets available soon. All monies raised will go to Group funds to directly benefit the Scouts!

BCCS SPONSORED MARATHON RUN: On 21st April Amy Crossley will be running the London Marathon to raise money for The Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society. A super charity that does wonderful work with children of all faiths. You can sponsor Amy through a JustGiving page, either go to Just Giving and search for “Amy Crossley” or use the link below.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/amy-crossley-1710181564564

PRAYER VIGIL AT MARIE STOPES ABORTION CENTRE 

DATE: SATURDAY 20th April, 2024 

START: 10:00am Mass at Trinity Catholic High School Lower Site, Sydney Road IG8 0TB- Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Prayer Procession to Marie Stopes Abortion Centre  88 Russell Road, Buckhurst Hill IG8 0TB

RETURN: 1:00pm to Trinity High School

                  1:30pm Benediction

      1:45pm Tea & Sandwiches 

Please see notice board at the back of the Church for further details on Helpers of God’s Precious Infants

An RE teacher at Trinity Catholic High School would like to ask parishioners if they are able to offer Monday to Friday, term time accommodation.  If you would like more information please email Peter on 07907485290.

FOOD BANK DONATIONS: The box for the donations has moved. It is no longer in the garage. It is now tucked away in the parent and baby room (to the left as you enter the church). Thank you very much for making donations, they are greatly needed at the moment.

ACCOMMODATION NEEDED : Disclaimer: St Edmund of Canterbury cannot guarantee the accuracy or endorse any of the information provided below

I am a Registered nurse working in Buckhurst hill IG9 5QL. At present I need an accommodation (room) to rent and preferably in Buckhurst or Loughton area or nearby. It would be great if I get a place from our parish community. Please help me to find a suitable place. Thank you in advance. 

Shinymol Gilbert email : gilbertshinymol@gmail.com

CHARITY SPRING MUSIC AND DINNER EVENING, SATURDAY 27 APRIL: The Epping Forest Catenian Circle is sponsoring a Spring Music and Dinner Evening at the Becket Centre, St Thomas of Canterbury Church, Woodford, on SATURDAY 27 APRIL 2024, from 7 pm, in aid of “YOUR PLACE”.  With a Catholic foundation and established in 1962, the mission of “YOUR PLACE” is to build hope and enable lasting change for the homeless in east London.  All parishioners are very welcome to this social event with a classical guitarist and light music for all tastes.  Tickets £35.  Please text for tickets to Bernard Bourdillon (07867908814) or Iain McLay (07806998187).

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

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  – FROM 13th  April,  2024



First Mass of SundayConfessions 5:30-6:00pm or by appointment
Sat 13th  April6:00pm People of the Parish 
Sun 14th    April9:00amMaureen Barker INTS( Mark Barker)
Sun 14th   March11:00am

Josephine Kelly RIP( Bacani Family)
Mon 15th  April9:30am
Mrs Noleen Rooney INTS( Mrs A. Petch)
Tues 16th   April   NO MASS
Wed 17th    April9:30amBenson Irungu Mbaria RIP( L. Weight) 
Thur 18th   April9:30am
Margaret Baldwin INTS
Fri 19th  April9:30am    Rose McMorrow RIP( Kendal Family)
Sat 20th   April
Sun 21st    April
Sun 21st April
6:00pm

9:00am

11:00am
Martha de Souza RIP( Witten Family)
People of the Parish

Chin Ungos RIP(Cecile Kelly) 

2nd Sunday of Easter-April 2024

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

2nd Sunday of Easter-April 2024

Parish Priest: Fr Adrian Lowe

Parish Phone: 0208 508 3492/ E-mail: loughton@brcdt.org

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, Les Langan, Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Rosemary O’Rourke, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Peggy Howes, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Andrew Godsave,

Eileen Lee, Victoria Leah  and all our loved ones who are unwell.

FINANCE: Please note if you are writing a cheque to the parish for mass intentions, offertory etc. it should be made payable to:

“CATHOLIC CHURCH LOUGHTON ST EDMUND”

Our bank has informed us they may reject cheques if they have any other wording written.

MISSIO (RED BOXES)

Missio Coffee Morning and Red Box Emptying Sunday 14th April following the 9am and 11am Mass. Please bring your boxes to church and leave them in the porch. Don’t forget to put your name on the bottom of the box.

Thank you, have a good Easter 

Catherine 

CHARITY SPRING MUSIC AND DINNER EVENING, SATURDAY 27th APRIL: The Epping Forest Catenian Circle is sponsoring a Spring Music and Dinner Evening at the Becket Centre, St Thomas of Canterbury Church, Woodford, on SATURDAY 27 APRIL 2024, from 7 pm, in aid of “YOUR PLACE”.  With a Catholic foundation and established in 1962, the mission of “YOUR PLACE” is to build hope and enable lasting change for the homeless in east London.  All parishioners are very welcome to this social event with a classical guitarist and light music for all tastes.  Tickets £35.  Please text for tickets to Bernard Bourdillon (07867908814) or Iain McLay (07806998187).

THE PARENTS’ COMMITTEE FOR THE 7th EPPING FOREST SCOUT GROUP invite you to save the date to enjoy the return of the band Snare for another incredible evening of 70s to Noughties Rock.  St Edmund’s Hall. Saturday 27th April, 2024, Doors open 19:00, Band starts at 19:30. Adults £10. Under 18’s £5. Tickets available soon. All monies raised will go to Group funds to directly benefit the Scouts!

BCCS SPONSORED MARATHON RUN: On 21st April Amy Crossley will be running the London Marathon to raise money for The Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society. A super charity that does wonderful work with children of all faiths. You can sponsor Amy through a JustGiving page, either go to Just Giving and search for “Amy Crossley” or use the link below.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/amy-crossley-1710181564564

ACCOMMODATION NEEDED : Disclaimer: St Edmund of Canterbury cannot guarantee the accuracy or endorse any of the information provided below

I am a Registered nurse working in Buckhurst hill IG9 5QL. At present I need an accommodation (room) to rent and preferably in Buckhurst or Loughton area or nearby. It would be great if I get a place from our parish community. Please help me to find a suitable place. Thank you in advance. 

Shinymol Gilbert email : gilbertshinymol@gmail.com

PRAYER VIGIL AT MARIE STOPES ABORTION CENTRE 

DATE: SATURDAY 20th April, 2024 

START: 10:00am Mass at Trinity Catholic High School Lower Site, Sydney Road IG8 0TB- Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Prayer Procession to Marie Stopes Abortion Centre  88 Russell Road, Buckhurst Hill IG8 0TB

RETURN: 1:00pm to Trinity High School

                  1:30pm Benediction

      1:45pm Tea & Sandwiches 

Please see notice board at the back of the Church for further details on Helpers of God’s Precious Infants

FOOD BANK DONATIONS: The box for the donations has moved. It is no longer in the garage. It is now tucked away in the parent and baby room (to the left as you enter the church). Thank you very much for making donations, they are greatly needed at the moment.

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

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  -FROM 6th April,  2024



Vigil Mass for SundayConfessions 5:30-6:00pm or by appointment
Sat 6th   April6:00pm Martina Rochford RIP( Jessica Sharkey)
Sun 7th   April9:00amPeople of the Parish
Sun 7th  March11:00am

Rose McMorrow RIP( Jenny Waterfield)
Mon 8th  April9:30am
Ray Harrington RIP  ( Geraldine & Robert)
Tues 9th  April   NO MASS
Wed 10th   April9:30amLiza Andrew RIP ( Denis & Geraldine O’Donoghue) 
Thur 11th  April9:30am
Mary Dwyer RIP  ( Denis & Geraldine O’Donoghue) 
Fri 12th  April9:30am    Tammy Swaby INTS( L. Weight)
Sat 13th  April
Sun 14th   April
Sun 14th April
6:00pm

9:00am

11:00am
People of the Parish 

Maureen Barker INTS ( Mark Barker) 
Josephine Kelly RIP (Bacani Family)