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 April | 6:00pm | Martina Rochford RIP( Jessica Sharkey) | ||
| Sun 7th April | 9:00am | People of the Parish | ||
| Sun 7th March | 11:00am | Rose McMorrow RIP( Jenny Waterfield) | ||
| Mon 8th April | 9:30am | Ray Harrington RIP ( Geraldine & Robert) | ||
| Tues 9th April | NO MASS | |||
| Wed 10th April | 9:30am | Liza Andrew RIP ( Denis & Geraldine O’Donoghue) | ||
| Thur 11th April | 9:30am | Mary Dwyer RIP ( Denis & Geraldine O’Donoghue) | ||
| Fri 12th April | 9:30am | 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) | ||