baptism – St Edmund of Canterbury, Loughton

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time-July 2024

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

16^th Sunday in Ordinary Time-July 2024

Parish Priest: Fr Adrian Lowe

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

9 Traps Hill Loughton, Essex IG10 1SZ

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, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl and all our loved ones who are unwell.

NEWSLETTER NOTICE FOR SUMMER: There will be one newsletter covering from 28 July, 2024 until the end of August, 2024.

MASS INTENTIONS NOTICE FOR SUMMER: All mass intentions starting from the weekend 3^rd August until-31^st August will be posted in the glass fronted notice board outside the church, on the website, and at the back of the church on the notice board.

NOTE TO OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP We will next be singing and playing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 4^th August and holding a practice beforehand between 7 to 8pm on Monday, 29^th July. If you are on holiday at that time, do have a nice and relaxing break; otherwise, it would be good to see you all at the practice and at the Mass. Please do come to the practice as well as the Mass as we’d like to run through the psalm, Our Father and other music. New singers and musicians who might like to join us would be made very welcome! Thanks.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:

Dear Parents

It is wonderful that families in our parish our always enthusiastic about their children making their First Holy Communion. I am sure that many of us remember our own experience of First Communion; how special it is to receive Jesus into our lives in this unique and profound way. It is, of course, part of our own ongoing growth as Christians, as Children of God, and is the beginning of a lifetime of Communions – of being united with Jesus Christ who is our Lord and Saviour.

After a time of prayer and discernment, of accompanying our children in this parish and in others, and after speaking with our catechists, it has become apparent that our children would be better able to participate in this important time in their lives if we wait a year, making the time of formation year 4 (ages 8/9). The important thing we all need to learn as disciples is that Jesus calls us into a deep, loving friendship with him and that Holy Communion is something that helps that friendship grow. Current thinking is that waiting a year , allowing maturity to develop, will help that understanding of friendship and discipleship and will help our young people in the long term in their relationship with Christ.

The Communion programme will pause for a year this September and a new set of sessions will be developed to commence in 2025/2026 for children aged 8 years and upwards. This will take the form of six sessions around the theme of ‘meetings with Jesus.’ As always, families will be encouraged to supplement this by sharing their faith with their children at home. Resources will be made available to families to help with this.

With every blessing

Fr. Adrian

Parish Priest

WALSINGHAM HOUSE ANNIVERSARY MASS: This year marks 60 years since the opening of Walsingham House and 40 years since the first volunteer team took residence. There will be a Mass of Thanksgiving on Saturday 31^st August at midday celebrated by Bishop Alan in the grounds of Walsingham House at Abbotwick. Everyone is very welcome to attend with a special invite to those who have been part of the Walsingham House team over the last 40 years. After Mass you are welcome to stay for a picnic in the grounds.

KEEP THE DATE- SEPTEMBER 28th – PARISH COMMUNITY DAY:

Hi Everyone,

We’re organising a community day on September 28th, actually more of a morning. The parish is invited and please invite your friends and family. All are welcome.

We want to showcase our voluntary activities and tell our parish about them. There will be refreshments available, so save the date and come along. We look forward to seeing you.

If you are an organiser of a voluntary activity or a volunteer, please could you make yourself known to John at johnfitzm66@gmail.com giving your name, preferred contact method and what you volunteer for.

If you want to help on the day, please also contact John at the above email address.

Thank you.

THE DIVINE MERCY APOSTOLATE, LONDON: is holding a Celebration of St Faustina Birthday at Aylesford Priory, Aylesford, Kent on Bank Holiday Monday 26 August 2024 from 10 am to 4:30 pm. The reflection day will include teachings on the Message of Divine Mercy, Holy Mass, Hour of Mercy with Stations of the Cross, Adoration and Benediction and Veneration of the Image of Merciful Jesus. All welcome. Call millie on 07957594646 for more information. Coaches from Ealing Broadway and Victoria

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 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.

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

MASS INTENTIONS -FROM 20^th July, 2024


			*Confessions 5:30-6:00pm on Saturday*
	Sat 20^TH July	6 6:00pm		Les Langan RIP( Pauline & Barry Hatch)
	Sun 21^STJuly	9:00am		Bernard Campbell RIP( Campbell Family)
	Sun 21^STJuly	11:00am		People of the Parish
	Mon 22^ND July	9:30am		Michael & Sarah McLoughlin RIP
	Tues 23^RDJuly	9:30am		James Reid RIP( Maureen Kisly)
Wed 24^TH July		9:30am		Martha De Souza RIP( Frank Westcott)

	Thu 25^TH July	9:30am		Rosemary O’Rourke- Bday INTS( Pat & Margaret)
	Fri 26^THJuly	9:30am		Mary Ann Farrows & Family INTS ( Molloy Family)


	Sat 27^THJuly Sun 28^TH July Sun 29^TH July	6:00pm 9:00am 11:00am		People of the Parish Tyrone Lobban INTS John McMorrow RIP (1^st Anniv)

The Vigil of Pentecost -May 2024

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

The Vigil of Pentecost -May 2024

Parish Priest: Fr Adrian Lowe

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

9 Traps Hill Loughton, Essex IG10 1SZ

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, Barbara Searl and all our loved ones who are unwell.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION GOING FORTH MASS

Sunday- 19^th May- 11:00am First Holy Communion Going Forth Mass

NOTE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP:

We will next be singing and playing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 2^nd June and beforehand having a practice 7 to 8pm on Tuesday, 28^th May.

We were disappointed that we only had a small number of our singers at our May practice and Mass, so here’s your chance to make amends by many more of you coming to our 28^th May practice and 2^nd June Mass! It’s the feast of Corpus Christi, so let’s try to celebrate this lovely feast day in full force. If there are any parishioners who would like to come and sing with us, you will be made very welcome.

BCCS Bear – an update!

As mentioned previously, our Parish Choir and Contemporary Music Group are this year supporting the Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society by collecting money from time to time in a BCCS box, encouraged by our cute BCCS bear mascot!

Fr Adrian has kindly agreed that we can shake the box after the 6pm, 9am and 11am masses on 25^th and 26^th May. If any parishioners would like to support our two choirs’ efforts by putting something in the box, this would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance and, later on, we’ll let you know how we’re getting on!

GIFT AID NOTICE FROM ABBIE:

I have sent all the letters for contributions for last tax year. If you have contributed to the gift aid scheme in the last tax year and not received a letter/email please contact me on Abbie.Akinfenwa@btinternet.com or 07754700934 so I can check. Thank you.

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL VACANCIES

1. Teacher of Design & Technology F/T, September 2024

2. Teacher of English, F/T or P/T, September 2024

3. Teacher of Science, F/T, September 2024

4. Teacher of Spanish, P/T, September 2024

5. Science Technician, 36 hours p/w, September 2024

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

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL in Chingford is looking for support staff to start in September. We are seeking Learning Support Assistants and Special Needs Assistants. If you would like further information please email the school office for an application form or to arrange an informal chat about the role. school@st-marys-pri.waltham.sch.uk

Revive; Discover; Empower’ a young adults retreat: Walsingham House are hosting a young adults retreat on the weekend of 22^nd – 23^rd June. The retreat is open to those who are 19+. It will be a weekend of prayer and friendship and a wonderful opportunity to take a break from work or university. The cost of the retreat is £45 and more information, including how to book, can be found at www.bcys.net/events

BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S SOCIETY is pleased to host their first Charity Tribute Night featuring ABBA Chique at the Mill Hall Arts & Events Centre in Rayleigh on Friday 12th July from 7.30 to 11pm. Please spread the word among friends and family, join them at this special anniversary event and get ready to dance and sing along to your favourite ABBA hits! Tickets cost £20 plus a small booking fee and can be purchased via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/abba-tribute-night-tickets-849314000037 Please keep your e-ticket to show on entry to the venue. All details can be found on the BCCS website: www.bccs.org.uk/get-involved/events/ If you have any questions about the event, please email Julie jabbott@bccs.org.uk.

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.

NEWSLETTER: If you would like to receive the Parish Newsletter via E-mail each week, please contact Iain McLay bloggeriain@gmail.com this gives an extended version of the weekly bulletin. The Parish Newsletter can also be obtained and downloaded from the Parish website. They are always published on a Saturday Morning.

IN 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

MASS INTENTIONS -FROM 18th May, 2024


				*Vigil Of PentecostConfessions 5:30-6:00pm on Saturday***
	Sat 18^th May		6:00pm	People of the Parish
	Sun 19^th May	9:00am		Cecelia Hodgson RIP
	Sun 19^th May	11:00am		First Holy Communion Going Forth MassKris Ungos RIP ( Bacuetes Family)
	Mon 20^th May	9:30am		Bridget Kinsella( Maria & Terry Abbs)
	Tues 21^st May	9:30am		Margaret Baldwin INTS
Wed 22^nd May		12:15pm		FUNERAL- LESLIE LANGAN RIP

	Thur 23^rd May	9:30am		Ernie Walsh RIP ( Bill & Helen Walsh)
	Fri 24^th May			NO MASS


	Sat 25^th May Sun 26^th May Sun 26^th May	6:00pm 9:00am 11:00am		William Davis RIP ( Bacani Family) People of the Parish Nora Sorson RIP ( Mother)(Kathleen Pampellonne)

3rd Sunday of Lent

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

3rd Sunday of Lent- March 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, Jane Downs, 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 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.

PLEASE NOTE ON FRIDAY 8^th MARCH, 2024

STATIONS OF THE CROSS @ 7:00pm

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.

CHURCH HALL : Please can all that are currently using the Church hall be mindful of keeping it tidy, clean, and clearing up after using it. Thank you.

ALTAR SOCIETY: We need new members to join our Altar Society Group. If you can assist please contact Sharon 07854919207 or shazzafitzm@aol.com

IGNATIAN EVENING: Father Adrian recently preached about not giving something up for Lent, but doing something positive, e.g. being grateful. In fact not just for Lent but for the rest of our lives.

Here is a chance to do something positive. We are holding Lenten retreats, as we did in Advent and continuing with the theme of Ignatian prayer. We will focus on the Examen and discernment and the sessions will be led again by John Fitzmaurice. If you want to do something different and at the same time develop your relationship with God, come along. You can interact with the group as much or as little as you like, the main objective is for you to pray with God.

The sessions will be in the upstairs retreat room in the hall on March 11 and March 20th and will start at 7pm for 1 hour.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

John is a certified business coach and NLP practitioner, and is proficient at leading group sessions. He has undertaken courses with the Ignatian Spirituality centre on Ignatian prayer techniques, as well as leading online Lenten retreats.

BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S SOCIETY: will be hosting a very special Anniversary Afternoon Tea at the Roslin Beach Hotel, Thorpe Bay, Southend-on-Sea on Tuesday 23rd April 2024 at 1pm for service at 1.30pm. They are delighted that Bishop Alan, BCCS President, will be attending as guest of honour. Tickets for the event are £34.00 per person and should be purchased before Monday 8^th April directly from their event webpage: www.bccs.org.uk/get-involved/events/ Once you have purchased your tickets, please advise Julie of any special dietary requirements or seating requests by contacting her by email jabbott@bccs.org.uk or call her on 07912 277413. Guests will be seated at tables of 12.

ST PETER’S RC PRIMARY SCHOOL – DAGENHAM: is looking to recruit a new Deputy Headteacher for September 2024. We are seeking an outstanding classroom practitioner to work with the Senior Leadership Team, to continue to improve standards of teaching and learning for our children. Applications Close:18^th March at 9am. Interviews: Monday 25^th March.

Please contact Mrs Langan or Mrs Brown in the school office for an application pack or to arrange a school visit, telephone: 0208 270 6524 or e-mail: office@st-peter.bardaglea.org.uk

OTHER VACANCIES ARE LISTED ON THE NOTICE BOARD AT THE BACK OF THE CHURCH

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.

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

MASS INTENTIONS -FROM 2^nd March 2024


				*Vigil Mass for SundayConfessions 5:30-6:00pm or by appointment***
	Sat 2^ndMarch		6:00pm	People of the Parish
	Sun 3^rdMarch	9:00am		Leonard & Phyllis Attard RIP ( Frances Beck)Frances, Ian & Ryan Beck INTS ( Frances Beck)
	Sun 3^rdMarch	11:00am		Monique Murrell RIP ( Maria Fray)
	Mon 4^thMarch	12:15pm		FUNERAL-Martha D’Souza RIP
	Tues 5^thMarch			NO MASS
Wed 6^thMarch		12:15pm		FUNERAL -Cecelia Hodgson RIP

	Thurs 7^thMarch	9:00am		Alan Bond RIP ( Bill & Helen Walsh)
	Fri 8^thMarch	9:30am7:00pm		Kurian T.J. RIP STATIONS OF THE CROSS


	Sat 9^thMarch Sun 10^thMarch Sun 10^thMarch	6:00pm 9:00am 11:00am		Paul Hussey RIP ( Anthony Family) People of the Parish Deceased members of the Hynes & Manley FamilyRIP ( Manley Family)

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

January 2024

4^thSunday in Ordinary Time

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

Edgar Azzopardi, Margaret Baldwin, Evelyn Bearne, Karl Britz, Brenda Bryant,

Jane Downs, Bernadette Hall, Ann Hawkes, Claire Howes, Les Langan, Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Rosemary O’Rourke, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Martha D’Souza, Peggy Howes, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Andrew Godsave and all our loved ones who are unwell.

SPECIAL COLLECTION 28^thJANUARY, 2024:

There will be a special collection after the masses on 27^th & 28^th January for Racial Justice.

ALTAR SOCIETY:

We need new members to join our Altar Society Group. Please if you can assist contact Sharon 07854919207 or shazzafitzm@aol.com

CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME:

The Confirmation Programme will be starting soon. If there are any young people, aged 14 or over who feel ready to take this important step in their relationship with Jesus who haven’t registered yet, then please contact the parish office for a form.

NOTE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP:

We will next be playing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 4^th February and beforehand we’ll be having a practice on Monday, 29^th January 7 to 8pm in the Choir loft.

It would be appreciated if all our singers and musicians could come to the practice as well as the Mass. We always have a good turn-out for our masses, but our practices are usually quite lonely affairs so please do come along! Thank you.

New singers and musicians who might like to join us would be made very welcome!

PARISH NEW CAFOD ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CRISIS APPEAL: Donate to CAFOD’s Israeli-Palestinian Crisis Appeal at cafod.org.uk/ipc or call 0303 303 3030 to support those affected and get funds to local trusted experts in Gaza and southern Israel who have been working with communities helping those most in need.

NEWSLETTER: If you would like to receive the Parish Newsletter via E-mail each week, please contact Iain McLay bloggeriain@gmail.com this gives an extended version of the weekly bulletin. The Parish Newsletter can also be obtained and downloaded from the Parish website. They are always published on a Saturday Morning.

HELP SUPPORT THE EPPING FOREST FOODBANK:

The Foodbank is reaching out to the local community for any help they can give, so if you are able to support them, please drop an item or two into our plastic collection boxes (in Father Adrian’s garage), we will then do the rest and deliver it to the Foodbank.

Thank you everyone for your support.

YEAR 12 Retreat ‘Life to the full’: Walsingham House are running a retreat for students in Yr12 on the weekend of the 16^th-18^th February. This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet other young people from across the diocese, to make new friends and to take time out from their busy lives to reflect and pray. The cost of the retreat is £35. For more information and to apply please see the website https://bcys.net/events/yr12retreat/

HCPT Easter Lourdes Volunteers Wanted!

Are you, or do you know anyone who is 18 – 30 years old and would like the opportunity to travel with The Brentwood Group on Pilgrimage to Lourdes this Easter? HCPT Group 709 are an all-adult service group who are looking for enthusiastic, hard-working individuals to join us between 1st-6^th April 2024 in Lourdes to help facilitate an unforgettable week for disabled and disadvantaged children from all over the world. If you would like more information or think this is something you may want to get involved in, please contact us at group709@hcpt.org.uk or via Instagram by searching HCPT Group 709. Sign up deadline for new group members is February 7th, 2024.

St Peters Primary School, Goresbrook Road, Dagenham:

is seeking to appoint a School Office Administrator. Hours 8am to 4pm, term-time only plus one week. Closing date 29th January 2024. Please call school office for more information tel.0208 270 6524, email:- office@st-peter.bardaglea.org.uk.

NOTE: VACANCIES ARE LISTED ON THE NOTICE BOARD AT THE BACK OF THE CHURCH

MASS INTENTIONS -FROM 27^th January 2024


				*Vigil Mass for SundayConfessions 5:30-6:00pm or by appointment***
	Sat 27^th January		6:00pm	People of the Parish
	Sun 28^th January	9:00am		Pat Keating RIP ( John Connolly)
	Sun 28^th January	11:00am		Beryl Goodwin RIP ( Anne Cocklin)
	Mon 29^th January	9:30am		Frederick George Burgess RIP ( Maria Abbs)
	Tues 30^th January			NO MASS
Wed 31^st January		9:30am		Mary Ann Farrow & Family INTS ( Paul Malloy)

	Thurs 1^st February	9:30am		Mel O’Reilly RIP ( Maureen O’Reilly)
	Fri 2^nd February	9:30am		John & Sue Campbell INTS


	Sat 3^rd February Sun 4^th February Sun 4thFebruary	6:00pm 9:00am 11:00am		People of the Parish Estherlita Gracia RIP ( Bacani Family) Odilia & Albert Matow RIP ( Diana & Ferdi Tisi)

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

January 2024

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

Edgar Azzopardi, Margaret Baldwin, Evelyn Bearne, Karl Britz, Brenda Bryant,

SPECIAL COLLECTION 28^thJANUARY, 2024:

There will be a special collection after the masses on 27^th & 28^th January for Racial Justice.

MISSIO COLLECTION: Catherine Daly, our Missio parish organiser, has totaled up our Missio fundraising for 2023, from coffee mornings and the “little red boxes”, and found that we raised the wonderful sum of £1,270. Catherine would like to thank everyone for their terrific support and she invites parishioners to take a copy of the latest Missio booklet from the back of the church.

ALTAR SOCIETY:

We need new members to join our Altar Society Group. Please if you can assist contact Sharon 07854919207 or shazzafitzm@aol.com

CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME:

HELP SUPPORT THE EPPING FOREST FOODBANK:

Thank you everyone for your support.

NOTE: VACANCIES ARE LISTED ON THE NOTICE BOARD AT THE BACK OF THE CHURCH

St Peters Primary School, Goresbrook Road, Dagenham: Is seeking to appoint a School Office Administrator asap. Hours 8am to 4pm, term-time only plus one week. Closing date 29 January 2024. Please call school office for more information tel.0208 270 6524, email:- office@st-peter.bardaglea.org.uk.

CALLING ALL EX-ST EDWARD’S PUPILS FROM UPTON PARK: On 5^th February 1973, Bobby Moore, Captain of England and West Ham United, had this photograph taken with 99 pupils of St Edward’s Roman Catholic Primary School. The photograph was a memento of the incredible achievement by Bobby Moore in playing 100 games for England. This iconic image was taken in the playground of St Edward’s, just yards from West Ham’s stadium and shows Bobby Moore and the children, arms folded, each of them wearing an England cap.

If you were one of the children in the photograph on that historic day, 51 years ago, we would love to hear from you, as we would be delighted to find out about your memories from that wonderful day.

Please contact Paul Underwood, Head Teacher, St Edward’s, at

info@st-edwards.newham.sch.uk

MASS INTENTIONS – FROM 20^th January 2024

				*Vigil Mass for SundayConfessions 5:30-6:00pm or by appointment***
	Sat 20thJanuary		6:00pm	Mr Paul McCarthy RIP ( Anthony Family)
	Sun 21stJanuary	9:00am		People of the Parish
	Sun 21^st January	11:00am		Dennis Randall RIP ( Maria Randall)
	Mon 22ndJanuary	9:30am		All the Parishoners INTS (Pat Ata)Thank you for masses & prayers for Erol Ata
	Tues 23^rdJanuary			FUNERAL MASS @ 12:15pmPATRICK FENN RIP
Wed 24th January		9:30am		Patrick Grant RIP Anniv (Susan Tipp)

	Thurs 25^th January	9:30am		The Epsom Family
	Fri 26^th January	9:30am		Regina Baratinda & Family INTS ( L Weight)


	Sat 27^th Jan Sun 28^thJanSun 28thJan	6:00pm 9:00am 11:00am		People of the Parish Pat Keating RIP ( John Connolly) Beryl Goodwin RIP ( Ann Cocklin)

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

January 2024

2^nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

Edgar Azzopardi, Margaret Baldwin, Evelyn Bearne, Karl Britz, Brenda Bryant,

Jane Downs, Bernadette Hall, Ann Hawkes, Claire Howes, Les Langan, Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Rosemary O’Rourke, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, Vera Taylor ,James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Martha D’Souza, Peggy Howes, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Andrew Godsave and all our loved ones who are unwell.

FIRE TRAINING: On Sunday the 14th January our Parish Safety Officer, Robin Bradley, will be holding a basic Fire Training course in the hall after 11am Mass. This is for all uniformed leaders, all regular hall users, cleaners ,employees of the church and anyone wishing to have some Fire knowledge. It follows a Diocesan Fire Inspection, and it was a requirement made by the Diocesan Inspector. It will be a light hearted but very informative and useful, session.

CHURCH CLEANING:

On Thursday 18^th January after the 9:30am mass there will be a church clean. Everybody is welcome; if you can help us. Thank you from Sharon.

ALTAR SOCIETY:

We need new members to join our Altar Society Group. Please if you can assist contact Sharon 07854919207 or shazzafitzm@aol.com

CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME:

CALLING ALL EX-ST EDWARD’S PUPILS FROM UPTON PARK:

On 5^th February 1973, Bobby Moore, Captain of England and West Ham United, had this photograph taken with 99 pupils of St Edward’s Roman Catholic Primary School. The photograph was a memento of the incredible achievement by Bobby Moore in playing 100 games for England. This iconic image was taken in the playground of St Edward’s, just yards from West Ham’s stadium and shows Bobby Moore and the children, arms folded, each of them wearing an England cap.

If you were one of the children in the photograph on that historic day, 51 years ago, we would love to hear from you, as we would be delighted to find out about your memories from that wonderful day.

Please contact Paul Underwood, Head Teacher, St Edward’s, at

info@st-edwards.newham.sch.uk

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HELP SUPPORT THE EPPING FOREST FOODBANK:

Thank you everyone for your support.

ALL VACANCIES ARE LISTED ON THE NOTICE BOARD AT THE BACK OF THE CHURCH

MASS INTENTIONS -FROM 13th January 2024


			*Vigil Mass for SundayConfessions 5:30-6:00pm or by appointment* PLEASE NOTE 9:00am Mass on Mon &Wed this week**
	Sat 13^th Jan	6:00pm	People of the Parish
	Sun14^th Jan	9:00am	Jim Sullivan RIP
	Sun14^th Jan	11:00am	Aoiffe Hogan RIP Anniv ( Frank & Sue Hogan)
	Mon15^thJan	9:00am	Pat Burton RIP ( Monica Maycraft)
	Tue 16^thJan		NO MASS
Wed 17^thJan		9:00am	Ruth Matthews-Martin INTS ( Anthony Family)

	Thurs18thJan	9:30am	Mary Walstow RIP 3yr Anniv ( Theresa Walstow)
	Fri 19^thJan	9:30am	Fiona Kennedy RIP ( Monica Maycraft)
			*Confessions 5:30-6:00pm or by appointmentVigil Mass for Sunday***

	Sat 20^thJan Sun21stJan	6:00pm 9:00am	Mr Paul McCarthy RIP ( Anthony Family) People of the Parish
	Sun 21^stJan	11:00am	Dennis Randall RIP ( Maria Randall)

Epiphany of the Lord 2024

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

January 2024

Epiphany

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

Edgar Azzopardi, Margaret Baldwin, Evelyn Bearne, Karl Britz, Brenda Bryant,

Jane Downs, Bernadette Hall, Ann Hawkes, Claire Howes, Les Langan, Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Rosemary O’Rourke, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, Vera Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Martha D’Souza, Peggy Howes, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Andrew Godsave and all our loved ones who are unwell.

MESSAGE FROM FR ADRIAN:

Sincere Thanks for all your cards, expressions of goodwill & generosity over the Christmas period. Thank you also to everyone who made the Christmas liturgies beautiful.

God Bless

Father Adrian, Deacon Frank and Father Christopher

ALTAR SOCIETY

We need new members to join our Altar Society Group. Please if you can assist contact Sharon 07854919207 or shazzafitzm@aol.com

CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME:

CAFOD ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CRISIS APPEAL: Donate to CAFOD’s Israeli-Palestinian Crisis Appeal at cafod.org.uk/ipc or call 0303 303 3030 to support those affected and get funds to local trusted experts in Gaza and southern Israel who have been working alongside communities helping those most in need.

PARISH NEWSLETTER: If you would like to receive the Parish Newsletter via E-mail each week, please contact Iain McLay bloggeriain@gmail.com this gives an extended version of the weekly bulletin. The Parish Newsletter can also be obtained and downloaded from the Parish website. They are always published on a Saturday Morning.

HELP SUPPORT THE EPPING FOREST FOODBANK:

Thank you everyone for your support.

MASS INTENTIONS -FROM 7^th January 2024


			*Vigil Mass for SundayConfessions 5:30-6:00pm or by appointment***
	Sat 6^th Jan	6:00pm	People of the Parish
	Sun7^th Jan	9:00am	Stewart McCahill RIP ( Anthony Family)
	Sun7^th Jan	11:00am	Sean Brennan RIP ( Louise Pierce)
	Mon8^thJan	9:30am	Eileen & George Whatmore RIP ( M Duffy)Rose & John Leonard RIP ( M Duffy)
	Tue9^thJan		NO MASS
Wed 10^thJan		9:30am	Mary Moroney(nee Ruane) RIP (John Connolly)

	Thur11th Jan	9:30am	Erol Ata RIP ( Maureen Kisly)
	Fri 12^thJan	9:30am	David Emslie RIP Anniv ( M Duffy)
			*Confessions 5:30-6:00pm or by appointmentVigil Mass for Sunday***

	Sat 13^thJan Sun14^thJan	6:00pm 9:00am	People of the Parish Jim Sullivan RIP
	Sun 14^thJan	11:00am	Aoiffe Hogan Anniv RIP ( Frank & Sue Hogan)

ALL VACANCIES ARE LISTED ON THE NOTICE BOARD AT THE BACK OF THE CHURCH