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:
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.