24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

MASSES THIS WEEK

Please note that weekday Masses are: Monday 9:30am, Wednesday 7pm (Confirmations), Thursday 9am, Friday 9:30am.  Please note there is no Mass on Tuesday or Wednesday morning.

CONFIRMATION

Bishop Alan will preside at the Mass on Wednesday evening when over thirty of our parishioners will be confirmed.  We welcome Bishop Alan as he makes his pastoral visit to our parish and pray for those being confirmed, that the gifts of the Spirit flourish abundantly in their lives.  All are welcome to attend the Mass on Wednesday 18 September at 7pm.

SEPTEMBER 29th – PARISH COMMUNITY DAY and BBQ

On Sunday 29th September after the Sunday masses, we are hosting a late summer BBQ alongside our Community Day in the Church hall.  

Our community is busy, is inclusive and has a strong sense of belonging, so let’s show it and celebrate it on the 29th September. Come along, everyone is invited! 

The volunteer community leaders will be around to tell you about their activities.

The BBQ and refreshments will be available after the Sunday masses.

We look forward to seeing you.

TRINITY CATHOLIC YEAR 7 OPEN EVENING

We are delighted to invite all prospective parents and students to join our prospective Year 7 

Open Evening, which will take place on Wednesday 25th September 2024 on the Upper Site, Mornington Road, between 4pm and 6.30pm, with Dr Doherty OBE, talking at 4.30pm and 6pm.  There are parking restrictions in the area, so please be aware of this on the evening.  Please complete the form on our website to confirm your attendance: https://forms.office.com/e/v1qcVL0ZGQ

The closing date for applications is 31st October 2024.  Please note that applicants will need to complete a common application form which will be provided by their own Local Authority on line.  For applicants wishing to submit a Certificate of Catholic Practice, this Diocesan document can be obtained through your Parish Priest, or on the Diocesan website: https://www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/departments/education/secondary-school-admissions/, or from the priest that will be signing your form.  You will also need to complete a SIF form, which can be found on the Trinity website, under Admissions.  

Parents will be able to drop these documents off at the Sydney Road entrance in the drop box, not directly to the school office as we are not able to receive visitors to school at this time.  Please contact the office via the buzzer on the gate to let them know that documentation has been left.  Please provide a SAE if you require a receipt.

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL VACANCIES

  1. SEN TA, 32 hours p/w, ASAP
  2. Headteacher, Full time, September 2025
  3. Science Technician, 36 hours p/w, October 2024
  4. Teacher of French, Full time, January 2025
  5. Teacher of English, Full time, October 2024

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

“AWAKE LONDON

A Catholic Bible convention and Healing ministry on Saturday 21st September 2024 from 11am to 5 pm led by Fr. John Victor 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.

BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S SOCIETY

Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society (BCCS) has a number of Gold Bond Charity places for runners in the LONDON MARATHON taking place on Sunday 27th April 2025. If you are an experienced runner or someone who would value the opportunity to participate in this renowned event, please contact Damian Dillon for further details on 07912 308000 / ddillon@bccs.org.uk. The closing date for completed applications is Friday 26th September and please note that there is a minimum sponsorship requirement of £1800 (excluding Gift Aid). If you have been lucky enough to secure your own running place through the ballot, BCCS would invite you to join them and run to support children’s mental health. The London Marathon is a unique opportunity to raise much needed funds for the Diocesan Children’s Society and perhaps achieve a lifetime ambition at the same time.

Loving Earth Exhibition at Loughton Methodist Church

From the 10th to the 21st October the Methodist Church are hosting a wonderful exhibition that explores some of the things threatened by growing environmental breakdown: people, places, creatures, and other things we love. 

The exhibition comprises fabric panels made by communities all over the UK and abroad. Each panel is accompanied by the maker’s reflections on their work. The Methodist Church invite us to come and enjoy the artwork and be inspired.

The exhibition will be open 11-3 Monday to Thursday, 11-2 Fridays

Weekend opening: Saturday 12 th 10-12, Sunday 13 th 2-5, Saturday 19 th 10-5

Evening opening Monday 14th, Thursday 17th, Monday 21st, all 7pm – 9pm

ST ANTONY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL

The Governing Body of St. Antony’s Catholic Primary School wishes to appoint a Deputy Headteacher to start in January 2025. The closing date is Wednesday 9th October.

For more information, please visit our website  

http://www.stantonyscatholicps.co.uk/vacancies or email 

admin.st-antonys@redbridge.gov.uk

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, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Andrew Godsave, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl and all our loved ones who are unwell.

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