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WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

Mass times this week are: Monday 9:30am, Tuesday 9:30am, Wednesday NO MASS, Thursday 9:00am, Friday No Morning Mass

23 MAY- FRIDAY 12:00pm FUNERAL MASS FOR MICHAEL PIERCE-RIP

THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD THURSDAY 29 MAY 

CHANGE OF MASS TIME

Please note that Masses for the Ascension, which is a holy day of obligation, will be at 

11am and 7:30pm. Thank you.

ST. EDMUND’S YOUNG ADULTS: AGAPE EVENING

All young adults (ages 18–35) are warmly invited to our first St. Edmund’s Young Adults evening, taking place this Sunday, May 19th, from 5–6 PM at the parish.

We’ll be exploring the theme of Agape – God’s unconditional love – what it means, how we live it out, and how it can shape our community. There’ll be time for reflection, conversation, and connection with other young adults in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

📅 Sunday, May 19th

⏰ 5:00 – 6:00 PM

📍 St. Edmund’s Parish

Come as you are, and bring a friend! Let’s grow in faith, fellowship, and love.

In Christ,

Brandon Furtado

NOTE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP

We will be holding a practice 7 to 8pm on Thursday, 29th May in the Choir loft to rehearse the psalm and hymns we will be singing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 1st June. It would be appreciated if more of our singers could come to this practice as well as the Mass, 

We warmly invite any singers and musicians in our Parish who may be interested to come and join our friendly group!

ST EDMUND LIFE GROUP MEETING 

The next meeting takes place in the upper room (The Retreat) of the Parish Centre on Monday 2nd June, 2025 7.15 – 8.45pm. Please keep this date in your diary. Any questions please ring Paul 07861 032174

GIFT AID NOTICE

Please note the new email address for correspondence with our Gift Aid Coordinator (Abbie) is as follows giftaid-loughton@brcdt.org

POPE FRANCIS-RIP 1936-2025

The Bishop’s Conference has set up an online book of condolence for Pope Francis.

Tributes

THE BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S SOCIETY INVITE YOU TO JOIN THEM AT THEIR SUMMER LUNCHEON!
Join us for an elegant afternoon on Friday, 13th June, at The Lawn – a stunning Grade II listed Georgian manor house in Rochford. Enjoy exclusive use of the venue as we serve a delicious two-course luncheon in the Orangery, overlooking beautifully landscaped gardens.

Date: Friday, 13th June
Venue: The Lawn, Rochford
Time: 12.30 to 3.30pm
Seating: Tables of 10
Price: £37.50 per person
Tickets are available now!  Reserve your place by visiting our website: www.bccs.org.uk/get-involved/events/
We expect that this event will sell out quickly so do purchase your tickets early and we look forward to welcoming you for a delightful afternoon of good company and great food.

For further information please contact Julie – jabbott@bccs.org.uk / 07912 277413.

VOCATIONS WEEKEND FOR WOMEN (20s and 30s)

Discerning God’s Call in your life  23rd – 25th May, Liverpool

If you are wondering if God is calling you to religious life and would like to find out more why not come along?  You are welcome to stay for the weekend or just come along on Saturday for the day. There will be opportunity for prayer, reflection and input, chance to ask questions and to meet others who are also wondering where God is calling them.

For more information contact Sr Lynne fcJ at fcjvocationeurope@gmail.com or visit our website www.fcjsisters.org    To register: https://bit.ly/FCJVocationWeekend

RETROUVAILLE ENGLAND & WALES

Considering separation or are already divorced? If you are open to try again – Retrouvaille could be the solution. www.retrouvaille.org.uk +44 797 338 0443

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, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl, Lyn Povey, Mason Family,  and all our loved ones who are unwell.

Job Vacancies

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

• Headteacher, Full time, Permanent, January 2026 or sooner
• Teacher of Music, Full or Part time, Permanent, September 2025
• Teacher of Economics,  Full or Part time, Permanent, September 2025
• Teacher of Geography, Full time, Permanent, September 2025
• Teacher of Spanish, Full or Part time, Permanent, September 2025
• Teacher of French, Part time maternity cover, September 2025-June 2025

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

A New Headteacher for St Peter’s Catholic Primary School, Romford

Our wonderful Headteacher is retiring after 20 years, and we are looking for a new Headteacher to start in January 2026 (or sooner, if possible). Visits to the school are very warmly welcome; the application deadline is midday on 6th June 2025, and the Job Description and all other information is at:

School Vacancies

St Peter’s Catholic Primary School, Goresbrook Road, Dagenham 

Are seeking to appoint a KS1 or KS2 Class Teacher from 1 September 2025, suitable for ECT’s.  Closing date 2 June 2025.  

Please call the school office for more information on

 Tel.0208 270 6524, email:- office@st-peter.bardaglea.org.uk. 

 School visits are welcomed.

Cleaner, Chingford – Our Lady of Grace

A vacancy has arisen for a part-time Cleaner at Our Lady of Grace, Chingford.

The post will be part-time (9 hours per week – with a flexible working agreement to be agreed)

The hourly rate of pay is £13.85 to start as soon as possible. 

If you have any queries or if you would like to apply, please send your CV and cover letter by email to chingfordolgsta@brcdt.org.

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

Mass times this week are: Monday 9:30am, Tuesday NO MASS, Wednesday 9:00am, Thursday 9:30am, Friday 9:30am 

HABEMUS PAPAM!

We have a Pope!  This last week, the cardinals, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, elected Cardinal Robert Francis as our Holy Father.  He has chosen the name Leo XIV.  We pray that God will bless him and strengthen him as he leads and guides our Church of 1.4 billion Catholics.

O God, who in your providential design

willed that your Church be built upon blessed Peter,

whom you set over the other Apostles,

look with favour, we pray, on Pope Leo

and grant that he, whom you have made Peter’s successor,

may be for your people a visible source and foundation of unity in faith and of communion.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

(SECOND COLLECTION) WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS

This Sunday is Good Shepherd Sunday, or the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. 

Please pray for vocations to the priesthood for our diocese and for those currently training for the priesthood. The second collection supports the education and formation of our seminarians.

VOCATIONS WEEKEND FOR WOMEN (20s and 30s)

Discerning God’s Call in your life  23rd – 25th May, Liverpool

If you are wondering if God is calling you to religious life and would like to find out more why not come along?  You are welcome to stay for the weekend or just come along on Saturday for the day. There will be opportunity for prayer, reflection and input, chance to ask questions and to meet others who are also wondering where God is calling them.

For more information contact Sr Lynne fcJ at fcjvocationeurope@gmail.com or visit our website www.fcjsisters.org 

To register: https://bit.ly/FCJVocationWeekend

ST EDMUND LIFE GROUP MEETING ( DATE CHANGED)

The next meeting takes place in the upper room (The Retreat) of the Parish Centre on Monday 12th May 7.15 – 8.45pm. Please keep this date in your diary. Any questions please ring Paul 07861 032174

CHANGE TO STAMP DONATIONS

Thank you to all parishioners who have donated used stamps over the years which were given to  Chigwell Covent by Teresa who handles the Repository. Sr. Pierina has now left Chigwell Convent for Uxbridge and she was the one who dealt with the stamps. The convent is unable to accept further donations of stamps. We will be looking into whether or not  a Primary School may want to take this project on to collect the stamps. 

Billy-The-Dog’s “Walsingham Walkies” for Christian Aid Week 2025

Billy is getting really excited about his fundraising for Christian Aid: lots of bouncing up and down and tail wagging whenever we chat about it. This year he had heard that some Parishioners were walking to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham from St Magnus Church in the City of London. His little legs won’t manage that distance in a week, he is such a tiny boy, but each day in Christian Aid Week, 11-17th May, he will be out walking a section of the “The Walsingham Camino”. Our aim will be to walk from The City of London to Ware in Hertfordshire, collecting our Pilgrim Camino stamps from churches on the way. Iain and Billy will be around after masses if you would like to sponsor Billy, or you can go to JustGiving and search for “Loughton Christian Aid” and make a donation. If you do that please mention Billy in your comment, he just loves that.

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 11th MAY – 17th MAY, 2025

Can you help collecting outside Sainsbury’s on Saturday 17th 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.

GIFT AID NOTICE

Please note the new email address for correspondence with our Gift Aid Coordinator (Abbie) is as follows giftaid-loughton@brcdt.org

If you are currently using the weekly envelopes and would like to switch to bank transfer please email Abbie. Thank you!

POPE FRANCIS-RIP 1936-2025

The Bishop’s Conference has set up an online book of condolence for Pope Francis.

Tributes

RETROUVAILLE ENGLAND & WALES

Considering separation or are already divorced? If you are open to try again – Retrouvaille could be the solution. www.retrouvaille.org.uk +44 797 338 0443

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, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl, Lyn Povey, Mason Family,  and all our loved ones who are unwell.

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

• Headteacher, Full time, Permanent, January 2026 or sooner

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

• Teacher of Music, Full or Part time, Permanent, September 2025
• Teacher of Economics,  Full or Part time, Permanent, September 2025
• Teacher of Geography, Full time, Permanent, September 2025
• Teacher of Spanish, Full or Part time, Permanent, September 2025
• Teacher of French, Part time maternity cover, September 2025-June 2025

Cleaner, Chingford – Our Lady of Grace

A vacancy has arisen for a part-time Cleaner at Our Lady of Grace, Chingford.

The post will be part-time (9 hours per week – with a flexible working agreement to be agreed)

The hourly rate of pay is £13.85 to start as soon as possible. 

If you have any queries or if you would like to apply, please send your CV and cover letter by email to chingfordolgsta@brcdt.org.

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

Mass times this week are: Monday 9:30am, Tuesday 9:30am, Wednesday 9:30am, Thursday NO MASS, Friday 9:30am 

POPE FRANCIS-RIP 1936-2025

The Bishop’s Conference has set up an online book of condolence for Pope Francis.

Tributes

SECOND COLLECTION 10th & 11th May, 2025

Please note there will be a second collection after the masses next weekend for the Promotion of Vocations.

THANK YOU FROM FR ADRIAN

Thank you … to everyone who made our celebrations of the Paschal Triduum beautiful, prayerful and solemn. Thank you, also, for all the hard work that went into preparing the church and liturgies with such care and commitment. Blessings, Fr. Adrian 

ST EDMUND LIFE GROUP MEETING ( DATE CHANGED)

The next meeting takes place in the upper room (The Retreat) of the Parish Centre on Monday 12th May 7.15 – 8.45pm. Please keep this date in your diary. Any questions please ring Paul 07861 032174

GIFT AID NOTICE

Please note the new email address for correspondence with our Gift Aid Coordinator (Abbie) is as follows giftaid-loughton@brcdt.org

For all Parishoner’s that are still using the weekly envelopes please can you collect them from the back of the Church. Also, please can you inform Abbie at the email address above of your current email address if you have not already provided it to her. 

If you pay your contribution direct to the bank, please use the spare envelopes at the end of the church for extra collections. 

If you are currently using the weekly envelopes and would like to switch to bank transfer, please message giftaid-loughton@brcdt.org Abbie at Thank you!

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 11th MAY – 17th MAY, 2025

Can you help collecting outside Sainsbury’s on Saturday 17th 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.

Billy-The-Dog’s “Walsingham Walkies” for Christian Aid Week 2025

Billy is getting really excited about his fundraising for Christian Aid: lots of bouncing up and down and tail wagging whenever we chat about it. This year he had heard that some Parishioners were walking to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham from St Magnus Church in the City of London. His little legs won’t manage that distance in a week, he is such a tiny boy, but each day in Christian Aid Week, 11-17th May, he will be out walking a section of the “The Walsingham Camino”. Our aim will be to walk from The City of London to Ware in Hertfordshire, collecting our Pilgrim Camino stamps from churches on the way. Iain and Billy will be around after masses if you would like to sponsor Billy, or you can go to JustGiving and search for “Loughton Christian Aid” and make a donation. If you do that please mention Billy in your comment, he just loves that.

CHANGE TO STAMP DONATIONS

Thank you to all parishioners who have donated used stamps over the years which were given to  Chigwell Covent by Teresa who handles the Repository. Sr. Pierina has now left Chigwell Convent for Uxbridge and she was the one who dealt with the stamps. The convent is unable to accept further donations of stamps. We will be looking into whether or not  a Primary School may want to take this project on to collect the stamps. 

NOTICE FROM A PARISHIONER

I lost my mother last August and am clearing her house. I wondered if anyone in the  congregation might need the following: Wheelchair

Toilet surround

Walking frame

Please contact the (Parish Office 0208 5083492) if you are interested in any of the items. 

GOOD COUNSEL NETWORK

The Good Counsel Network present, The Sisters of Life (NY, USA) speaking on ‘Why Pro-Life Vigils Matter’. Tuesday 6th May at 7pm at The London Jesuit Centre, 2nd Floor, 114 Mount Street, London, W1K 3AH. Entry: Free. More details 07795205117

NEW PARISH SIGN

A very talented sign writer named Claire has refurbished and updated our outdoor Parish sign with a new look. Thank you also to Richard who helped in painting the posts and the 

back of the sign. It looks wonderful!

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, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl, Lyn Povey, Mason Family and all our loved ones who are unwell.

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.

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

Job Vacancies

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

• Headteacher, Full time, Permanent, January 2026 or sooner

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

• Teacher of Music, Full or Part time, Permanent, September 2025
• Teacher of Economics,  Full or Part time, Permanent, September 2025
• Teacher of Geography, Full time, Permanent, September 2025
• Teacher of Spanish, Full or Part time, Permanent, September 2025
• Teacher of French, Part time maternity cover, September 2025-June 2025

Cleaner, Chingford – Our Lady of Grace

A vacancy has arisen for a part-time Cleaner at Our Lady of Grace, Chingford.

The post will be part-time (9 hours per week – with a flexible working agreement to be agreed)

The hourly rate of pay is £13.85 to start as soon as possible. 

If you have any queries or if you would like to apply, please send your CV and cover letter by email to chingfordolgsta@brcdt.org

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

Mass times this week are: Monday at 9:00am Tuesday- NO MASS, Wednesday 9:00am, Thursday 9:30am, Friday 9:30am 

POPE FRANCIS-RIP 1936-2025

HOLY MASS FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOUL OF OUR HOLY FATHER WILL BE CELEBRATED BY BISHOP ALAN IN THE CATHEDRAL ON SUNDAY 27th APRIL AT 11.30 a.m.

HEARTFELT THANKS 

from Father Adrian for the many cards, gifts and the generosity of parishioners this Easter. Every blessing to you and your families, Fr. Adrian

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

is the second Sunday of Easter, 27 April, 2025. There will be Divine Mercy devotions at 3pm with Confessions heard afterwards. Why not come along for about half an hour and experience God’s mercy in this beautiful time of prayer.

NOTE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP

We will next be singing and playing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 4th May and holding a practice beforehand on Monday, 28th April, 7 to 8pm in the Choir loft. 

We look forward to seeing you all at the practice as well as the Mass and to welcome any new singers or musicians who may like to join our friendly group!

With thanks and best wishes for this blessed Easter season.

ST EDMUND LIFE GROUP MEETING

The next meeting takes place in the upper room (The Retreat) of the Parish Centre on Monday 5th May 7.15 – 8.45pm. Please keep this date in your diary. Any questions please ring Paul 07861032174

GIFT AID NOTICE

Please note the new email address for correspondence with our Gift Aid Coordinator (Abbie) is as follows giftaid-loughton@brcdt.org

For all Parishoner’s that are still using the weekly envelopes please can you collect them from the back of the Church. Also, please can you inform Abbie at the email address above of your current email address if you have not already provided it to her. 

If you pay your contribution direct to the bank, please use the spare envelopes at the end of the church for extra collections. 

If you are currently using the weekly envelopes and would like to switch to bank transfer, please message giftaid-loughton@brcdt.org Abbie at Thank you!

NEW PARISH SIGN

A very talented sign writer named Claire has refurbished and updated our outdoor Parish sign with a new look. Thank you also to Richard who helped in painting the posts and the back of the sign. 

It looks wonderful!

NOTICE FROM A PARISHONER

I lost my mother last August and am clearing her house. I wondered if anyone in the  congregation might need the following: 

Wheelchair

Toilet surround

Walking frame

Please contact the (Parish Office 0208 5083492) if you are interested in any of the items. 

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

JOIN CAFOD’S BIG LENT WALK IN THE JUBILEE YEAR

You are invited to join CAFOD’s Big Lent Walk and journey together with Catholics in England, Wales and Scotland as Pilgrims of Hope in this Jubilee Year – walking 200km over 40 days during Lent. Journey to one of the churches or shrines designated as places of pilgrimage in our diocese as part of your Big Lent Walk. Every £1 you raise will support communities like Lokho’s in Kenya, experiencing the worst impact of the climate crisis, to rebuild their lives in hope. 

Sign up here: https://walk.cafod.org.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, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl, Lyn Povey, Mason Family and all our loved ones who are unwell.

Job Vacancies

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

• Headteacher, Full time, Permanent, January 2026 or sooner

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

THE SECULAR CLERGY COMMON FUND

The Secular Clergy Common Fund (‘Big M’) is looking to appoint a new CEO. It makes grants to our sick and retired priests and looks after two Catholic cemeteries in London. 

The role is 0.6FTE and offers flexible working and a salary of £50k-£60k pro rata. For further details contact Angela Rowe secretary@secularclergy.org.uk  Closing date 28th April 2025.

Headteacher/Deputy Headteacher Vacancies in Brentwood Diocese

Deputy Teacher – St Patrick’s Primary School, Walthamstow
Deadline for applications: 15:00, Monday 28th April 2025

Headteacher – St Mary’s Primary School, Hornchurch
Deadline for applications: 17:00, Monday 28th April 2025

Cleaner, Chingford – Our Lady of Grace

A vacancy has arisen for a part-time Cleaner at Our Lady of Grace, Chingford.

The post will be part-time (9 hours per week – with a flexible working agreement to be agreed)

The hourly rate of pay is £13.85 to start as soon as possible. 

If you have any queries or if you would like to apply, please send your CV and cover letter by email to chingfordolgsta@brcdt.org.

EASTER SERVICES

Saturday 19th April 12:00pm      Święconka-Polish Blessing of Food ( in English) 

Saturday 19th April 8:00pm        Holy Saturday- The Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday 9:00am and 11:00am   Easter Masses

Easter Monday 10:00am Mass

HAPPY EASTER!

Fathers Adrian and Frank wish all parishioners and those close to them a blessed Eastertide.

EASTER OFFERINGS

Easter offerings are your gift to the Parish Priest. For those who are taxpayers and might wish to Gift Aid their offering, envelopes are available at the entrance to the Church. If you normally give your Sunday offering by envelope, you may wish to use the envelope in your box. If you wish to make your offering online please put in the reference “Easter Offering” along with your gift aid number if you have one. Thank you!

Bank Details Sort Code: 40-13-22 Account Number: 11019651 Account Name: Catholic Church Loughton St Edmund 

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

Mass times this week are: Monday at 10:00am Tuesday- NO MASS, Wednesday 9:30am, Thursday 9:30am, Friday 9:30am 

SAINT EDMUND’S YOUNG ADULTS (SEYA) (Aged 18 – 35)

Saint Edmund’s Young Adults (SEYA) will meet for a discussion night on 

Easter Monday, 20 April, 5 – 6 pm in the church hall. Come along for faith, fellowship and food!

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

is the second Sunday of Easter, 27 April. There will be Divine Mercy devotions at 3pm with Confessions heard afterwards. Why not come along for about half and hour and experience God’s mercy in this beautiful time of prayer.

NOTE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP

We will next be singing and playing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 4th May and holding a practice beforehand on Monday, 28th April, 7 to 8pm in the Choir loft. 

We look forward to seeing you all at the practice as well as the Mass and to welcome any new singers or musicians who may like to join our friendly group!

With thanks and best wishes for this blessed Easter season.

GIFT AID NOTICE

Please note the new email address for correspondence with our Gift Aid Coordinator (Abbie) is as follows giftaid-loughton@brcdt.org

For all Parishoner’s that are still using the weekly envelopes they have arrived and can be collected at the back of the Church.  Please can you inform Abbie at the email address above with your current email address if you have not already provided it to her. 

If you pay your contribution direct to the bank, please use the spare envelopes at the end of the church for extra collections. 

If you are currently using the weekly envelopes and would like to switch to bank transfer, please message giftaid-loughton@brcdt.org Abbie at Thank you!

NOTICE FROM A PARISHONER

I lost my mother last August and am clearing her house. I wondered if anyone in the  congregation might need the following: 

Wheelchair

Toilet surround

Walking frame

Please contact the (Parish Office 0208 5083492) if you are interested in any of the items. 

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, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl, Lyn Povey, Mason Family and all our loved ones who are unwell.

• Maundy Thursday 17 April 8pm – Mass of The Lord’s Supper with watching for one hour afterwards.
• Good Friday 18 April
  • 12:15pm – Children’s Stations of the Cross
  • 3pm – Solemn Liturgy of the Passion of Our Lord
• Saturday 19 April 8pm – Easter Vigil
  • PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO 6PM MASS ON SATURDAY
• Easter Day Sunday 20 April – Masses at 9am and 11am                                          

THE SACRED TRIDUUM AND EASTER SERVICES

Wednesday 16th April 11:00am        Chrism Mass at Brentwood Cathedral

Thursday 17th April 8:00pm         Maundy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper                 .                                                                    with watching for one hour afterwards

Friday 18th April 12:15pm       Children’s Station of the Cross 

Friday 18th April 3:00pm        Good Friday Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion

Saturday 19th April 12:00pm      Święconka-Polish Blessing of Food ( in English) 

Saturday 19th April 8:00pm        Holy Saturday- The Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday 9:00am and 11:00am   Easter Masses

CHRISM MASS

  will be at Brentwood Cathedral on Wednesday 16th April at 11am. The Chrism Mass is a beautiful liturgy where Bishop Alan blesses all of the holy oils which will be used for baptisms, confirmations and the sacrament of the sick in the forthcoming year throughout the diocese. All of our priests also renew the promises they made at their ordination. 

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

Mass times this week are: Monday at 9:30am,Tuesday 9:30am, Wednesday 9:00am, Thursday 8:00pm, Friday – Liturgy of the Passion of the Lord 3:00pm 

EASTER FLOWERS

If you would like to make a donation towards Easter flowers please leave your donation with your name and gift aid number ( if applicable) at the Presbytery. 

EASTER OFFERINGS

Easter offerings are your gift to the Parish Priest. For those who are taxpayers and might wish to Gift Aid their offering, envelopes are available at the entrance to the Church. If you normally give your Sunday offering by envelope, you may wish to use the envelope in your box. If you are making your offering online please put in the reference “Easter Offering”. Thank you!

HAPPY EASTER!

Fathers Adrian and Frank wish all parishioners and those close to them a blessed Eastertide.

YOUNG ADULTS (Aged 18 – 35)

Saint Edmund’s Young Adults (SEYA) will meet for a discussion night on Easter Monday, 20 April, 5 – 6 pm in the church hall.  Come along for faith, fellowship and food!

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

is the second Sunday of Easter, 27 April.  There will be Divine Mercy devotions at 3pm with Confessions heard afterwards.  Why not come along for about half and hour and experience God’s mercy in this beautiful time of prayer.

THANK YOU

Thank you to our SVP for hosting the Lenten soup lunch last week. The soup was delicious and it was a wonderful time of warmth and sharing together as a parish.

ST EDMUND LIFE GROUP MEETING

The next meeting takes place in the upper room (The Retreat) of the Parish Centre on Monday 5th May 7.15 – 8.45pm. Please keep this date in your diary. Any questions please ring Paul 07861032174

READERS NEEDED FOR EASTER SERVICES

We are in need of two more readers for the Easter Vigil on Thursday Evening at 8:00pm. If you can help or know of anyone interested in reading please contact Julie on the email Julie.Callander@morganstanley.com or  you can write your name on the sign up sheet which is located on the Church notice board. Thank you! 

GIFT AID NOTICE

To save money and be more sustainable, we will no longer be printing the small boxes of envelopes.

For  Parishoners that are still using the weekly envelopes they have arrived and can be collected at the back of the Church. Also, please can you inform Abbie of your email address if you have not already provided it to her. Please write to abbie.akinfenwa@btinternet.com

If you pay your contribution direct to the bank, please use the spare envelopes at the end of the church for extra collections. 

If you are currently using the weekly envelopes and would like to switch to bank transfer, please message Abbie at abbie.akinfenwa@btinternet.com. Thank you!

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, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl, Lyn Povey, Mason Family and all our loved ones who are unwell.

Job Vacancies

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

• Headteacher, Full time, Permanent, January 2026 or sooner

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

Headteacher of St Peter’s Catholic Primary School, Romford

NoR 416          Salary L19-L25

Closing date:   Tuesday 22 April 2025 by 12 noon

Shortlisting:     Wednesday 30 April 2025

Interview:         Tuesday 6 May 2025

Start Date September 1st 2025 or January 1st 20.

For further details please see https://www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/departments/education/vacancies/school-vacancies/

THE SECULAR CLERGY COMMON FUND

The Secular Clergy Common Fund (‘Big M’) is looking to appoint a new CEO. It makes grants to our sick and retired priests and looks after two Catholic cemeteries in London. 

The role is 0.6FTE and offers flexible working and a salary of £50k-£60k pro rata. For further details contact Angela Rowe secretary@secularclergy.org.uk  Closing date 28th April 2025.

Headteacher/Deputy Headteacher Vacancies in Brentwood Diocese

Headteacher – St Peter’s School, Romford
Deadline for applications: 12:00 (noon), Tuesday 22nd April 2025

Deputy Teacher – St Patrick’s Primary School, Walthamstow
Deadline for applications: 15:00, Monday 28th April 2025

Headteacher – St Mary’s Primary School, Hornchurch
Deadline for applications: 17:00, Monday 28th April 2025

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.

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

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

Mass times this week are: Monday at 9:30am,Tuesday 9:30am, Wednesday 9:30am, Thursday 9:30am, Friday 9:30am. Stations of the Cross at 12:15pm on Friday

LENT NEWS

IGNATION PRAYER

Sunday 6 April 4pm- An hour of Ignatian meditation and prayer in the Church Hall. Join us to pray a guided meditation. Using our imagination, we will step into a Gospel story, encounter Jesus there, and listen as Jesus communicates with us through our imagination. We will foster a closer relationship with Jesus. Everyone is welcome – just bring your openness and curiosity, and of course your imagination!

STATIONS  OF  THE CROSS  will be on Friday 11 April at 12:15pm followed by . . .

LENTEN LUNCH AFTER STATIONS OF  THE CROSS

There will be a simple Lenten meal of soup and crusty bread following the 12.15pm Stations of the Cross on Friday 11th April. Please do join us in the hall for some beautiful homemade soups provided by the newly formed parish SVP.  Everyone welcome!  Please let us know if you are coming after the Sunday Masses this week (just so we know how much soup to make!).

READERS NEEDED FOR EASTER SERVICES

We are in need of readers for the Easter services. If you can help or know of anyone interested in reading please contact Julie on the email Julie.Callander@morganstanley.com or  you can write your name on the sign up sheet which is located on the Church notice board

ST EDMUND LIFE GROUP MEETING

The next meeting takes place in the upper room (The Retreat) of the Parish Centre on Monday 7th April 7.15 – 8.45pm. Please keep this date in your diary. Any questions please ring Paul 07861032174

GIFT AID NOTICE

To save money and be more sustainable, we will no longer be printing the small boxes of envelopes.

For Parishoners still using the weekly envelopes they have arrived and can be collected at the back of the Church. Also, please can you inform Abbie of your email address if you have not already provided it to her. Please write to abbie.akinfenwa@btinternet.com

If you pay your contribution direct to the bank, please use the spare envelopes at the end of the church for extra collections. 

If you are currently using the weekly envelopes and would like to switch to bank transfer, please message Abbie at abbie.akinfenwa@btinternet.com. Thank you!

EASTER FLOWERS

If you would like to make a donation towards Easter flowers please leave your donation with your name and gift aid number ( if applicable) at the Presbytery. 

HOLY WEEK SERVICE TIMES

Wednesday 16th April 11:00am  Chrism Mass at Brentwood Cathedral

Thursday 17th April 8:00pm    Maundy Thursday- Mass of the Lord’s Supper

Friday 18th April 12:15pm  Children’s Station of the Cross

Friday 18th April 3:00pm     Liturgy of the Passion of our Lord

Saturday 19th April 12:00pm   Święconka -Polish Blessing of Food (in English)

Saturday 19th April 8:00pm     Easter Vigil

Sunday 20th April 9:00am     Easter Sunday Mass

Sunday 20th April 11:00am   Easter Sunday Mass

SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF UNBORN CHILDREN:

The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) is holding a meeting which is open to anyone who is interested in the pro-life cause, on Tuesday 8th April, at 7.30 p.m.  at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Epping. In this meeting, SPUC will focus on current pro-life campaigns, especially the serious threat posed by the assisted suicide bill currently before Parliament. All are welcome to attend.

WALK WITH ME LENT BOOKS – A JOURNEY OF PRAYER FOR LENT 2025

ARE AVAILABLE IN THE REPOSITORY PRICE = £1

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, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl, Lyn Povey, Mason Family and all our loved ones who are unwell.

Job Vacancies

KS1/2 CLASS TEACHER

Required for September 2025

Salary: MPR (+ London Fringe)

Contract: full-time, permanent

(Applications from ECTs are welcome)

Details can be found at:

https://www.st-josephworker.essex.sch.uk/recruitment-1/

https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/

https://www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk/Vacancies/Search.aspx

Headteacher of St Peter’s Catholic Primary School, Romford

NoR 416          Salary L19-L25

Closing date:   Tuesday 22 April 2025 by 12 noon

Shortlisting:     Wednesday 30 April 2025

Interview:         Tuesday 6 May 2025

Start Date September 1st 2025 or January 1st 20.

For further details please see https://www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/departments/education/vacancies/school-vacancies/

THE SECULAR CLERGY COMMON FUND

The Secular Clergy Common Fund (‘Big M’) is looking to appoint a new CEO. It makes grants to our sick and retired priests and looks after two Catholic cemeteries in London. 

The role is 0.6FTE and offers flexible working and a salary of £50k-£60k pro rata. For further details contact Angela Rowe secretary@secularclergy.org.uk  Closing date 28th April 2025.

Headteacher/Deputy Headteacher Vacancies in Brentwood Diocese

Headteacher – St Peter’s School, Romford
Deadline for applications: 12:00 (noon), Tuesday 22nd April 2025

Deputy Teacher – St Patrick’s Primary School, Walthamstow
Deadline for applications: 15:00, Monday 28th April 2025

Headteacher – St Mary’s Primary School, Hornchurch
Deadline for applications: 17:00, Monday 28th April 2025

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

Mass times this week are: Monday at 9:30am,Tuesday 9:30am, Wednesday 9:30am, Thursday 9:00am, Friday 9:30am. Stations of the Cross at 7:00pm on Friday

CLOCKS GO FORWARD 1 Hour on  SUNDAY 30th MARCH @1:00am

LENT NEWS

Sacrament of Reconciliation – 31st MARCH 7:00pm in the Church

Confessions will be this evening. There is a short talk on the importance of coming to Confession at 7pm, then there will be a number of priests available for the sacrament. Please come along for this important preparation for Easter.

Stations of the Cross this week is on Friday 4 April at 7:00pm.  All are welcome.

Sunday 6 April 4pm- An hour of Ignatian meditation and prayer in the Church Hall. Join us to pray a guided meditation. Using our imagination, we will step into a Gospel story, encounter Jesus there, and listen as Jesus communicates with us through our imagination. We will foster a closer relationship with Jesus. Everyone is welcome – just bring your openness and curiosity, and of course your imagination!

LENTEN LUNCH AFTER STATIONS OF  THE CROSS

There will be a simple Lenten meal of soup and crusty bread following the 12.15pm Stations of the Cross on Friday 11th April. Please do join us in the hall for some beautiful homemade soups provided by the newly formed parish SVP.

NOTE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP

 We will next be playing and singing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 6th April and holding a practice beforehand 7 to 8pm on Wednesday, 2nd April in the Retreat (the room situated above the stairs in the Church hall).

(Please note the change to Wednesday from our usual Monday evening practice).

Please make every effort to come to the practice as well as the Mass so that we can practice the hymns and psalm for the Sunday. Thanks.

If there is anyone in the Parish who may consider joining our group, you would be made very welcome!

ST EDMUND LIFE GROUP MEETING

The next meeting takes place in the upper room (The Retreat) of the Parish Centre on Monday 7th April 7.15 – 8.45pm. Please keep this date in your diary. Any questions please ring Paul 07861032174.

GIFT AID NOTICE 

To save money and be more sustainable, we will no longer be printing the small boxes of envelopes.

If you pay your contribution direct to the bank, please use the spare envelopes at the end of the church for extra collections. 

For those still using the weekly envelopes they have been ordered and should be arriving soon. We will inform you when they are ready to collect. 

If you are currently using the weekly envelopes and would like to switch to bank transfer, please message Abbie at abbie.akinfenwa@btinternet.com.

Thank you!

SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF UNBORN CHILDREN:

The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) is holding a meeting which is open to anyone who is interested in the pro-life cause, on Tuesday 8th April, at 7.30 p.m.  at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Epping. In this meeting, SPUC will focus on current pro-life campaigns, especially the serious threat posed by the assisted suicide bill currently before Parliament. All are welcome to attend.

LENTEN REFLECTION AT THE MOST HOLY REDEEMER, BILLERICAY

On Sunday 6th April at 5.30 pm. The Most Holy Redeemer Singers warmly invite you to join them for a programme of Anthems and Motets, together with readings appropriate to the Season of Lent. They are joined by Emma Gibbins, Director of Music at Chelmsford Cathedral, who will play pieces by Demessieux, Joel Martinson and Bach arranged Widor.

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, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl, Lyn Povey, Mason Family and all our loved ones who are unwell.

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

Mass times this week are: Monday at 9:30am,Tuesday 9:30am, Wednesday 9:30am, Thursday 9:30am, Friday 9:30am. Stations of the Cross at 10:00am on Friday after the morning mass.

SECOND COLLECTION-JUBILEE

There will be a second collection after the masses. It is a national collection dedicated to supporting the Jubilee initiatives and projects at the Catholic National Shrine & Basilica of Our Lady of Walsingham.

LENT NEWS

Stations of the Cross this week is on Friday after the 9:30am morning Mass.

We will be joined by pupils from St. John Fisher School.

Everyone is welcome to attend, but if you are working from home or in town, why not make a special effort to attend and walk with Our Lord on his way to Calvary. This beautiful devotion grew out of imitations of the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem, which is a traditional processional route symbolising the path Jesus walked to Mount Calvary. The objective of the stations is to help the Christian faithful to make a spiritual pilgrimage contemplating the Passion of Christ.

LENT EVENTS & TALKS

Monday 31 March 7:30pm – Talk – Why go to Confession? A talk by Fr. Adrian on the beautiful Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Church Hall followed by Confessions from 7:30.  A number of priests will be available.

Sunday 6 April 4pm – An hour of Ignatian meditation and prayer in the Church Hall

LENTEN LUNCH AFTER STATIONS OF THE CROSS

There will be a simple Lenten meal of soup and crusty bread following the 12.15pm Stations of the Cross on Friday 11th April. Please do join us in the hall for some beautiful homemade soups provided by the newly formed parish SVP.

JOIN US FOR THE FIRST ST EDMUND’S YOUNG ADULTS MEETING!

Are you 18-35 and looking to connect with other young adults in our Catholic community? St. Edmund’s Young Adults is launching, and we want you to be part of it!

Our first gathering will be a chance to meet fellow young adults, share ideas, and shape what this group will become. Whether you’re looking for faith discussions, social events, or service opportunities, this is your chance to have a say!

📅 Sunday, March 23rd
⏰ 5:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 St. Edmund’s Parish

Come for good conversation, new friendships, and a welcoming space to grow in faith together. We’d love to see you there!

GIFT AID NOTICE 

To save money and be more sustainable, we will no longer be printing the small boxes of envelopes.

If you pay your contribution direct to the bank, please use the spare envelopes at the end of the church for extra collections. 

For those still using the weekly envelopes they have been ordered and should be arriving soon. We will inform you when they are ready to collect. 

If you are currently using the weekly envelopes and would like to switch to bank transfer, please message Abbie at abbie.akinfenwa@btinternet.com.

Thank you!

ST EDMUND LIFE GROUP MEETING

The next meeting takes place in the upper room (The Retreat) of the Parish Centre on Monday 7th April 7.15 – 8.45pm. Please keep this date in your diary. Any questions please ring Paul 07861032174.

FOOD BANK DONATIONS

The box for food donations 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.

WALK WITH ME LENT BOOKS – A JOURNEY OF PRAYER FOR LENT 2025

ARE AVAILABLE IN THE REPOSITORY PRICE = £1

CLOCKS GO FORWARD 1 Hour on  SUNDAY 30th MARCH @1:00am

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, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl, Lyn Povey, Mason Family and all our loved ones who are unwell.

Job Vacancies

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

• Teacher of Economics with a TLR, Full time, Easter or September 2025
• Teacher of French, Full time, Easter or September 2025

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

CARITAS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

This new role within the Diocese will help develop and strengthen our charitable action and ministry. Working alongside the Director of Caritas, the successful applicant will have excellent digital media, organisation and presentation skills, and a heart for Catholic Social Teaching, helping to share this valuable work in schools and parishes, supporting existing volunteers. £24,000 – £27,000pa depending on experience. Full time, including some evenings and weekends. Closing date 31st March at noon. More information and application details: caritas@dioceseofbrentwood.org

KS1/2 CLASS TEACHER

Required for September 2025

Salary: MPR (+ London Fringe)

Contract: full-time, permanent

(Applications from ECTs are welcome)

Details can be found at:

https://www.st-josephworker.essex.sch.uk/recruitment-1/

https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/

https://www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk/Vacancies/Search.aspx

LOYOLA PREPARATORY SCHOOL

A Catholic boy’s school in Buckhurst Hill, is looking to appoint a Music & Choir Teacher (part time) to start in September 2025.  For an application pack please telephone 020 8504 7372, email office@loyolaprepschool.co.uk or see the school website.  Closing date for applications is 24/03/25. 

HEADTEACHER
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Hornchurch

Required from 1st September 2025. L19-25 (Starting salary based on experience). NOR: 420 (2 form entry).

The Governors of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Head Teacher from September 2025, due to our current Head Teacher relocating with their family. St Mary’s is a caring, friendly school and parish community where our Catholic Ethos is central to all that we do. Our new Head Teacher will work with Governors to shape the strategic direction of the school and will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of St Mary’s. Our new Head Teacher will lead a team that strives together in the best interest of all of our children.

Deadline for applications: 4:00 pm on Wednesday 26th March 2025. We welcome and encourage applicants to visit our school. If required please liaise with the School Office Manager, Joanne Brooks. Information and application packs are available at admin@stmcps.co.uk and completed applications should be sent to this address also. Further information is available from the school website: https://www.stmaryscatholicprimaryschool.co.uk/ 

VACANCIES

The Trustees of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust wish to appoint for the following vacancies within the Trust.

Position

Closing Date

School

Starting Date

Interview Date

KS1/2 Teacher 

(ECT applications welcome)

Sunday 23rd March 2025

St Alban’s/St Luke’s Catholic Academy, Harlow

September 2025

TBC

KS2 Teacher (ECT applications welcome)

Friday 28th March 2025

St John Fisher Catholic Primary, Loughton

September 2025

TBC

HLTA

Friday 28th March 2025

St John Fisher Catholic Primary, Loughton

ASAP

TBC

Catering Manager (Maternity Cover)

Friday 28th March 2025

St John Fisher Catholic Primary, Loughton

ASAP

TBC

EYFS Practitioner

Friday 28th March 2025

St Luke’s/St Alban’s Catholic Academy, Harlow

ASAP

TBC

For further details please visit www.ourladyoffatimatrust.essex.sch.uk or alternatively call Mrs Irene Nelson, H.R. Manager on 01279 425383.