St Edmund of Canterbury, Loughton

Sunday 17th May 2026  at 11:00am First Holy Communion Going Forth Mass- Celebration in the Hall following the Mass

There will be a second collection after all the masses this weekend ( 16th & 17th May 2026)  for 

World Communication Day (Seventh Sunday of Easter)

Weekday Masses 18th May-22nd  May:  Monday 9:30am, 

                                                                  Tuesday No Mass 

                                                                  Wednesday 9:30am,

                                                                  Thursday 9:30am

                                                                  Friday 9:30am

Applying for a Job?  Fr. Adrian receives a number of reference requests for parishioners who are applying for work positions. He is always pleased to provide a reference, but it would be helpful if anyone who is applying for a post could make an appointment to speak with him about the position before giving his name. Many reference requests ask for details of weekly Mass attendance so 

Fr. Adrian will need to verify this with applicants before he can complete the reference. Many thanks.

St John Fisher Catholic Nursery: From September our parish primary school will have a Nursery provision for our children aged 3 to 4 years. It will be a “caring, creative, inspiring early years environment, right at the heart of our school community” and allow children to become familiar with the school, the staff and daily routines, giving them the best possible start for Reception and beyond. Please contact Admin@st-Johnfisehr.essex.sch.uk, or call 02085080638 for more information or visit the school website and look under “About Our School”.

St John Fisher

Our parish school, St John Fisher, is urgently in need of a Treasurer to support the PTA.

If  this is something you feel able to help with, it would be greatly appreciated.

Please contact committeesjfpta@gmail.com or khoward1011@gmail.com for more information.

Notice from Parish Administrator

Please could I kindly ask the 4 x Parishioners whose children’s Baptismal Certificates I currently have at the Parish office to come and collect. Please see Fr Adrian after the First Holy Communion going forth mass or collect from the Parish office. 

Thank you very much. Lisa -Parish Administrator

Walsingham House Team
Applications are open for those finishing Year 13 or university who are interested in a year of volunteering at Walsingham House. It is a unique opportunity to grow in faith, serve others and gain key life skills along the way! For further information, please email clairebailey@brcdt.org

St Edmund Life Group: Supporting life from conception to natural death. Any questions, please ring Paul 07465 405221 .

The group patron is Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Food Bank Donations The box for food donations is in the parent and baby room (to the left as you enter the church). We currently need toiletries. (deodorant, shower gel, soaps, shampoo etc.) Thank you very much for all your donations.

Raphael Pilgrimage to Lourdes: As well as the Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes in July, some parishioners of St Edmunds and St Thomas’s in Woodford, will be joining the Raphael Pilgrimage in August (21st-28th). Raphael is a small, friendly pilgrimage that was started by L

eonard Cheshire in the 1950’s. https://www.raphaelpilgrimage.org.uk/  

It is inclusive and has a wonderful team of nurses and helpers (pushing wheelchairs) to provide assistance to pilgrims. It is made up of small groups and individuals from all over the UK, of all ages and fitness levels, able bodied and wheelchair users. We fly from Stansted and stay at a hotel very close to the Domain with fully accessible rooms and facilities. The pilgrimage has a wonderful spiritual director, Fr Leo Heakin, a great programme of activities and over the week the pilgrims become friends and companions. If you would like to learn more please speak/contact Iain McLay, bloggeriain@gmail.com, or private message him via the parish WhatsApp group.

Flame 2027 – Saturday 6th March, OVO Wembley Arena
We already have a group of 1,000 people from the Diocese registered to attend this national event, full of speakers, musicians, artists, guest organisations and concluding with Adoration. A limited number of early bird tickets (£30) remain available. To book for a group, please complete the form: https://forms.office.com/e/KTevSZwGQH

Grays Parish, St Thomas of Canterbury 

In October this year St. Thomas’ Church and school here in Grays St Thomas of Canterbury will be celebrating 140 years of serving the community. We are inviting people to come along for Mass with the Bishop on the 10th October at 5:00pm. If you have images or memories that you would like to share please them to send them to the parish at grays@brcdt.org 

Yours in Christ, Canon Stephen

Baptisms

If you are parents of new infants and you wish to have your child baptised, please can you kindly contact your parish priest Fr Adrian Lowe 0208 5083492 as soon as possible regarding the Baptism of your child at St Edmund’s. For first time parents there is a Baptismal Programme run by Mrs Sharon Chalk. Baptisms take place on Saturdays at 12.30pm.

Please Pray for those who are Sick: 

Evelyn Bearne, Robert 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, Ben Lewis, Adam Piotrowski, Bernard Hughes and all our loved ones who are unwell.

Job Vacancies

Trinity Catholic High School    

• Cover Supervisor – F/T, Permanent, ASAP
• Cover Manager, F/T, Permanent, ASAP
• Teacher of RE, F/T, Permanent, April/Sept 26
• 2nd in Charge of RE, F/T, Permanent, ASAP or Sept 26
• Teacher of Business F/T or P/T, Permanent, Sept 26
• Teacher of Geography, F/T, Permanent, Sept 26

CAFOD are hiring

Could you inspire Catholics to participate in the Church’s mission, working to overcome poverty and injustice? Do you want to work for CAFOD and encourage support and partnership within the Church? We are looking for a Community Participation Coordinator to work in the Diocese of Brentwood. Follow the link for more details and please pass on to any friends or relatives who might be interested. 

Closing date: 18 May 2026. See cafod.org.uk/work-with-us

Hospital Chaplain- Basildon Hospital

A vacancy has arisen for a Hospital Chaplain. 

All applicants should have strong communication skills and be able to deal with the private and confidential nature of the role.

The post will be part-time working 5.25 hours per week – during the hours of 8am – 8pm. One day per week. 

The salary is £13.45 per hour 

The closing date for applications is 29th May 2026, and suitable applicants will be invited to attend an interview.

If you have any queries or if you would like to apply, please send your CV to basildon@brcdt.org 

Trinity Catholic High School    

• Cover Supervisor – F/T, Permanent, ASAP
• Cover Manager, F/T, Permanent, ASAP
• Teacher of RE, F/T, Permanent, April/Sept 26
• 2nd in Charge of RE, F/T, Permanent, ASAP or Sept 26
• Teacher of Business F/T or P/T, Permanent, Sept 26
• Teacher of Geography, F/T, Permanent, Sept 26

CAFOD are hiring. Could you inspire Catholics to participate in the Church’s mission, working to overcome poverty and injustice? Do you want to work for CAFOD and encourage support and partnership within the Church? We are looking for a Community Participation Coordinator to work in the Diocese of Brentwood. Follow the link for more details and please pass on to any friends or relatives who might be interested. Closing date: 18 May 2026. See cafod.org.uk/work-with-us

This Parish Newsletter Covers Two Weeks

Weekday Masses 4th May-8th May:  Monday 9:30am, Tuesday No Mass, Wednesday 9:30am,

                                                             Thursday 9:30am, Friday 9:30am

Saturday 9th May 2026:                     12:00pm Sacrament of  First Holy Communion Candidates 

Sunday 10th May 2026:                      1:00pm Sacrament of First Holy Communion Candidates 

                                                             3:00pm Divine Mercy Devotions in church. Join us in this

                                                             beautiful prayer for 20 minutes. Confessions available after.                                                         

Weekday Masses 11th May -15th May:  Monday 9:30am, Tuesday No Mass, Wednesday 9:30am

Thursday (Mass of the Ascension- Holy Day of Obligation) 12:15pm & 7:30pm , Friday 9:30am

Note For Our Contemporary Music Group

We will next be singing and playing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 3rd May. As always, any new singers or musicians in our Parish who may like to join our happy group will be made very welcome

Parish Doggies Walking for Christian Aid Week: The weather is lovely and it will soon be time for some serious Christian Aid Week Walking. This year it is 10th May-16th May. As you know my little Billy is no longer with us, I miss him every day. However, some very kind parishioners, with lovely dogs, have offered to help me, so this year we will be having a “Parish Doggies Walking for Christian Aid”. Each day a “Parish Doggy” will be walking with me to a local church and I shall be letting you know how they do in my daily “dog-blog”. If you would like to sponsor them, I will be outside church after the masses this weekend and next. Thanks, Iain McLay

Christian Aid Week Collecting at Aldi and HomeBargains: This year all the churches in Loughton are working together collecting for Christian Aid Week at Epping Forest Shopping Park, the one on Langston Road, on Saturday May 16th from 9am-7pm. We are doing just an hour each and always collecting with somebody else. If you can help, please let Iain McLay know at bloggeriain@gmail.com or message him on the Parish WhatsApp or catch him after mass. It’s a great way of meeting lovely people from other churches.

Applying for a Job?  Fr. Adrian receives a number of reference requests for parishioners who are applying for work positions. He is always pleased to provide a reference, but it would be helpful if anyone who is applying for a post could make an appointment to speak with him about the position before giving his name.  Many reference requests ask for details of weekly Mass attendance so Fr. Adrian will need to verify this with applicants before he can complete the reference. Many thanks.

St John Fisher Catholic Nursery: From September our parish primary school will have a Nursery provision for our children aged 3 to 4 years. It will be a “caring, creative, inspiring early years environment, right at the heart of our school community” and allow children to become familiar with the school, the staff and daily routines, giving them the best possible start for Reception and beyond. Please contact Admin@st-Johnfisehr.essex.sch.uk, or call 02085080638 for more information or visit the school website and look under “About Our School”.

St John Fisher

Our parish school, St John Fisher, is urgently in need of a Treasurer to support the PTA.

If  this is something you feel able to help with, it would be greatly appreciated.

Please contact committeesjfpta@gmail.com or khoward1011@gmail.com for more information

St Edmund Life Group

Supporting life from conception to natural death. Any questions, please ring Paul 07861032174.

The group patron is Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Raphael Pilgrimage to Lourdes

As well as the Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes in July, some parishioners of St Edmunds and St Thomas’s in Woodford, will be joining the Raphael Pilgrimage in August (21st-28th). Raphael is a small, friendly pilgrimage that was started by Leonard Cheshire in the 1950’s. https://www.raphaelpilgrimage.org.uk/  

It is inclusive and has a wonderful team of nurses and helpers (pushing wheelchairs) to provide assistance to pilgrims. It is made up of small groups and individuals from all over the UK, of all ages and fitness levels, able bodied and wheelchair users. We fly from Stansted and stay at a hotel very close to the Domain with fully accessible rooms and facilities. The pilgrimage has a wonderful spiritual director, Fr Leo Heakin, a great programme of activities and over the week the pilgrims become friends and companions. If you would like to learn more please speak/contact Iain McLay, bloggeriain@gmail.com, or private message him via the parish WhatsApp group.

World Youth Day 2027 (Seoul, South Korea)
Be part of something extraordinary at World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, South Korea. Travel with the Brentwood Catholic Youth Service to join hundreds of thousands of young Catholics from around the world, gathered with Pope Leo for this global celebration of faith. Open to those currently in Year 13 and above. Details and applications: www.bcys.net/events/wyd27

Please Pray for those who are Sick: 

Evelyn Bearne, Robert 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, Ben Lewis, Adam Piotrowski, Bernard Hughes and all our loved ones who are unwell.

This Parish Newsletter Covers 2 Weeks

Thank you from Fr Adrian

Thank you for your many prayers, cards, kind wishes and gifts over the Easter weekend. They are very much appreciated.  God bless, Fr. Adrian

Weekday Masses 20th April thru 24th April:  Monday 10:00am, Tuesday No Mass, 

Wednesday 10:00am, Thursday 10:00am , Friday 10:00am

Weekday Masses 27th April thru 1st May: Monday 9:30am, Tuesday No Mass, Wednesday No morning mass Funeral 12:15pm, Thursday 9:30am, Friday 9:30am 

Note For Our Contemporary Music Group

We will next be singing and playing a t the11am Mass on Sunday, 3rd May and holding a practice beforehand on Monday 27th April 7 to 8pm.

Please make every effort to come to the practice as well as the Mass – we do need to practice the psalm and hymns before the Mass itself, so see you there!

As always, any new singers or musicians in our Parish who may like to join our happy group will be made very welcome

St John Fisher Catholic Nursery: From September our parish primary school will have a Nursery provision for our children aged 3 to 4 years. It will be a “caring, creative, inspiring early years environment, right at the heart of our school community” and allow children to become familiar with the school, the staff and daily routines, giving them the best possible start for Reception and beyond. Please contact Admin@st-Johnfisher.essex.sch.uk, or call 02085080638 for more information or visit the school website and look under “About Our School”.

St John Fisher

Our parish school, St John Fisher, is urgently in need of a Treasurer to support the PTA.

If this is something you feel able to help with, it would be greatly appreciated.

Please contact committeesjfpta@gmail.com or khoward1011@gmail.com for more information

Note: A Second Collection for Vocation Sunday will be on the 25th & 26th April 2026 after all masses

St John Bosco Children’s Camp, summer 2026 Applications are now open for children currently in school year 5 – 7 (i.e. aged 9-12 in August 2026) to spend a week at camp. 25th July – 1st August or 1st – 8th August. Activities include archery, fishing, AquaPark visit, football, kayaking and much more. The camp is especially for children who may not otherwise have a summer holiday. Suggested donation £200, but full bursaries are available. All application details are at https://boscocamp.co.uk. Places are likely to go quickly – early applications are encouraged. 

Please keep our First Holy Communion candidates in our prayers as they prepare for the Sacrament of First Holy Communion in May 2026

Raphael Pilgrimage to Lourdes

As well as the Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes in July, some parishioners of St Edmunds and St Thomas’s in Woodford, will be joining the Raphael Pilgrimage in August (21st-28th). Raphael is a small, friendly pilgrimage that was started by Leonard Cheshire in the 1950’s. https://www.raphaelpilgrimage.org.uk/  

It is inclusive and has a wonderful team of nurses and helpers (pushing wheelchairs) to provide assistance to pilgrims. It is made up of small groups and individuals from all over the UK, of all ages and fitness levels, able bodied and wheelchair users. We fly from Stansted and stay at a hotel very close to the Domain with fully accessible rooms and facilities. The pilgrimage has a wonderful spiritual director, Fr Leo Heakin, a great programme of activities and over the week the pilgrims become friends and companions. If you would like to learn more please speak/contact Iain McLay, bloggeriain@gmail.com, or private message him via the parish WhatsApp group.

Thank you from CAFOD

Thank you for your generous support this Family Fast Day – your kindness is helping families like Shorai’s in Zimbabwe and Rejoice’s in South Sudan grow food, even in the face of drought and floods. You have shown what it means to love your neighbour this Lent – fasting, praying and giving so families can put food on the table. Find out how your donations are helping to build a better world at cafod.org.uk/thankyou

PS It’s not too late to donate – pick up a CAFOD envelope in church or visit cafod.org.uk/envelope

Thank you from the Whitechapel Mission

We are sending our grateful thanks to the St Edmund of Canterbury parishioners for your generous donation of socks and hats. These items will go towards our work amongst people who have the misfortune to be homeless. 

Please Pray for those who are Sick: 

Evelyn Bearne, Robert 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, Ben Lewis, Adam Piotrowski, Bernard Hughes and all our loved ones who are unwell.

St John Fisher Catholic Nursery

We are excited to announce the opening of our new Nursery provision, welcoming children aged 3 to 4 years into a caring, creative, and inspiring early years environment right at the heart of our school community.

• At our Nursery, children will enjoy:
• A faith-filled, values-led, start to school life, shaped by faith, kindness, and compassion.
• A rich environment filled with love and creativity where children explore, discover, and grow.
• A nurturing, play-based curriculum designed to spark curiosity, develop early language and number skills.
• Outdoor learning every day in a safe and stimulating outdoor spaces that encourage physical development and a love for nature.
• Strong relationships and personalised care where every child feels loved, valued, and nurtured as they take their first steps on their learning journey.
• A seamless transition into school life

Being in the nursery,  your child becomes familiar with the school,  staff, and routines—giving them the best possible start for Reception and beyond.  

Spaces now available for September 2026. Applications are on the website with links for applying for extended 30 hours.

Please contact Admin@st-Johnfisher.essex.sch.uk, or call 02085080638 for more information https://www.st-johnfisher.essex.sch.uk/St-John-Fisher-Nursery/

Job Vacancies

Trinity Catholic High School    

• Cover Supervisor – F/T, Permanent, ASAP
• Cover Manager, F/T, Permanent, ASAP
• Teacher of RE, F/T, Permanent, April/Sept 26
• 2nd in Charge of RE, F/T, Permanent, ASAP or Sept 26
• Teacher of Business F/T or P/T, Permanent, Sept 26
• Teacher of Geography, F/T, Permanent, Sept 26

St Thomas of Canterbury 

We are seeking to recruit a part time Parish Administrator to provide support to the Parish by implementing and maintaining office systems, processes and procedures.

The successful candidate will have an understanding and empathy for the mission and ethos of the Catholic Church.

The Job description and person specification can be found on our website at www.stthomaswoodford.org  

If interested please send your CV and one side of A4 covering letter setting out how you meet the person specification to suzanne@stthomaswoodford.org 

Closing date is Monday, 26th April

Deputy Headteacher – Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Benfleet
Deadline for applications:  23:59 Thursday 30th April 2026

Headteacher – St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Stanford Le Hope
Deadline for applications:  23:59 Thursday 30th April 2026

Headteacher – St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Hornchurch
Deadline for applications: 17:00 pm 1st May 2026

Headteacher – St Thomas More’s Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Deadline for applications: 09:00 am Tuesday 5th May 2026

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 Phone: 01992 572516, or the St. Thomas of Canterbury Friary at Woodford Green Phone: 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 listed on the website, Back of the Church notice board, and in the outside display case

This Parish Newsletter Covers 2 Weeks

Thank you from Fr Adrian

Thank you for your many prayers, cards, kind wishes and gifts over the Easter weekend. They are very much appreciated.  God bless, Fr. Adrian

Weekday Masses 20th April thru 24th April:  Monday 10:00am, Tuesday No Mass, 

Wednesday 10:00am, Thursday 10:00am , Friday 10:00am

Weekday Masses 27th April thru 1st May: Monday 9:30am, Tuesday No Mass, Wednesday No morning mass Funeral 12:15pm, Thursday 9:30am, Friday 9:30am 

Note For Our Contemporary Music Group

We will next be singing and playing a t the11am Mass on Sunday, 3rd May and holding a practice beforehand on Monday 27th April 7 to 8pm.

Please make every effort to come to the practice as well as the Mass – we do need to practice the psalm and hymns before the Mass itself, so see you there!

As always, any new singers or musicians in our Parish who may like to join our happy group will be made very welcome

St John Fisher Catholic Nursery: From September our parish primary school will have a Nursery provision for our children aged 3 to 4 years. It will be a “caring, creative, inspiring early years environment, right at the heart of our school community” and allow children to become familiar with the school, the staff and daily routines, giving them the best possible start for Reception and beyond. Please contact Admin@st-Johnfisehr.essex.sch.uk, or call 02085080638 for more information or visit the school website and look under “About Our School”.

St John Fisher

Our parish school, St John Fisher, is urgently in need of a Treasurer to support the PTA.

If this is something you feel able to help with, it would be greatly appreciated.

Please contact committeesjfpta@gmail.com or khoward1011@gmail.com for more information

Note: A Second Collection for Vocation Sunday will be on the 25th & 26th April 2026 after all masses

St John Bosco Children’s Camp, summer 2026 Applications are now open for children currently in school year 5 – 7 (i.e. aged 9-12 in August 2026) to spend a week at camp. 25th July – 1st August or 1st – 8th August. Activities include archery, fishing, AquaPark visit, football, kayaking and much more. The camp is especially for children who may not otherwise have a summer holiday. Suggested donation £200, but full bursaries are available. All application details are at https://boscocamp.co.uk. Places are likely to go quickly – early applications are encouraged. 

Please keep our First Holy Communion candidates in our prayers as they prepare for the Sacrament of First Holy Communion in May 2026

Raphael Pilgrimage to Lourdes

As well as the Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes in July, some parishioners of St Edmunds and St Thomas’s in Woodford, will be joining the Raphael Pilgrimage in August (21st-28th). Raphael is a small, friendly pilgrimage that was started by Leonard Cheshire in the 1950’s. https://www.raphaelpilgrimage.org.uk/  

It is inclusive and has a wonderful team of nurses and helpers (pushing wheelchairs) to provide assistance to pilgrims. It is made up of small groups and individuals from all over the UK, of all ages and fitness levels, able bodied and wheelchair users. We fly from Stansted and stay at a hotel very close to the Domain with fully accessible rooms and facilities. The pilgrimage has a wonderful spiritual director, Fr Leo Heakin, a great programme of activities and over the week the pilgrims become friends and companions. If you would like to learn more please speak/contact Iain McLay, bloggeriain@gmail.com, or private message him via the parish WhatsApp group.

Thank you from CAFOD

Thank you for your generous support this Family Fast Day – your kindness is helping families like Shorai’s in Zimbabwe and Rejoice’s in South Sudan grow food, even in the face of drought and floods. You have shown what it means to love your neighbour this Lent – fasting, praying and giving so families can put food on the table. Find out how your donations are helping to build a better world at cafod.org.uk/thankyou

PS It’s not too late to donate – pick up a CAFOD envelope in church or visit cafod.org.uk/envelope

Thank you from the Whitechapel Mission

We are sending our grateful thanks to the St Edmund of Canterbury parishioners for your generous donation of socks and hats. These items will go towards our work amongst people who have the misfortune to be homeless. 

Please Pray for those who are Sick: 

Evelyn Bearne, Robert 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, Ben Lewis, Adam Piotrowski, Bernard Hughes and all our loved ones who are unwell.

St John Fisher Catholic Nursery

We are excited to announce the opening of our new Nursery provision, welcoming children aged 3 to 4 years into a caring, creative, and inspiring early years environment right at the heart of our school community.

• At our Nursery, children will enjoy:
• A faith-filled, values-led, start to school life, shaped by faith, kindness, and compassion.
• A rich environment filled with love and creativity where children explore, discover, and grow.
• A nurturing, play-based curriculum designed to spark curiosity, develop early language and number skills.
• Outdoor learning every day in a safe and stimulating outdoor spaces that encourage physical development and a love for nature.
• Strong relationships and personalised care where every child feels loved, valued, and nurtured as they take their first steps on their learning journey.
• A seamless transition into school life

Being in the nursery,  your child becomes familiar with the school,  staff, and routines—giving them the best possible start for Reception and beyond.  

Spaces now available for September 2026. Applications are on the website with links for applying for extended 30 hours.

Please contact Admin@st-Johnfisehr.essex.sch.uk, or call 02085080638 for more information https://www.st-johnfisher.essex.sch.uk/St-John-Fisher-Nursery/

Job Vacancies

Trinity Catholic High School    

• Cover Supervisor – F/T, Permanent, ASAP
• Cover Manager, F/T, Permanent, ASAP
• Teacher of RE, F/T, Permanent, April/Sept 26
• 2nd in Charge of RE, F/T, Permanent, ASAP or Sept 26
• Teacher of Business F/T or P/T, Permanent, Sept 26
• Teacher of Geography, F/T, Permanent, Sept 26

St Thomas of Canterbury 

We are seeking to recruit a part time Parish Administrator to provide support to the Parish by implementing and maintaining office systems, processes and procedures.

The successful candidate will have an understanding and empathy for the mission and ethos of the Catholic Church.

The Job description and person specification can be found on our website at www.stthomaswoodford.org  

If interested please send your CV and one side of A4 covering letter setting out how you meet the person specification to suzanne@stthomaswoodford.org 

Closing date is Monday, 26th April

Deputy Headteacher – Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Benfleet
Deadline for applications:  23:59 Thursday 30th April 2026

Headteacher – St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Stanford Le Hope
Deadline for applications:  23:59 Thursday 30th April 2026

Headteacher – St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Hornchurch
Deadline for applications: 17:00 pm 1st May 2026

Headteacher – St Thomas More’s Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Deadline for applications: 09:00 am Tuesday 5th May 2026

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 Phone: 01992 572516, or the St. Thomas of Canterbury Friary at Woodford Green Phone: 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 listed on the website, Back of the Church notice board, and in the outside display case

HOLY WEEK SERVICE TIMES

Holy Saturday 4th April          12:00pm Świȩconka Polish Food Blessing

Holy Saturday 4th April 8:00pm Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday 5th April 9:00am Mass & 11:00am Mass

  On behalf of Fr. Chris, our visiting priest, and myself, we wish you and your                                     families,  a very blessed and joyful Eastertide. With my prayers, Fr. Adrian

Easter Offerings                   

Easter Offerings are a gift to your Parish Priest. If you have signed up for the gift aid you will find an envelope in your box for the Easter Offering, or you can write your number on a general gift aid envelope, available at the entrance to the church and put it in the basket. You can also make your Easter Offering online. The bank details are below. Please make sure you put in the reference “Easter Offering” and your gift aid number if you have one. 

Bank Details: HSBC 

Account Name: Catholic Church Loughton St Edmund  

Sort Code: 40-13-22

Account #  11019651

Reference:  “Easter Offering” and your gift aid number (if you have one) Thank you !

Important note for our Contemporary Music Group    

We have switched our next 11am Mass to the Sunday after Easter (the 12th of April) as the Parish choir will be covering the more formal Holy Week and Easter masses. We won’t hold our usual Monday evening practice beforehand as it will be a Bank holiday, so please come to the Mass a little earlier as we’d like to quickly run through the psalms and hymns. 

Thank you and wishing you all a happy and blessed Easter!

Weekday Mass 6th to 10th April  Monday 10:00am, Tues 9:00am,Wed 9:30am,Thur 9:30am, & Fri 9:30am 

Weekday Mass 13th to 17th April Monday 9:30am, Tues No Mass, Wed 9:30am,Thur 9:30am & Fri 9:00am

St John Fisher

Our parish school, St John Fisher, is urgently in need of a Treasurer to support the PTA.

If this is something you feel able to help with, it would be greatly appreciated.

Please contact committeesjfpta@gmail.com or khoward1011@gmail.com for more information

St John Bosco Children’s Camp, summer 2026 Applications are now open for children currently in school year 5 – 7 (i.e. aged 9-12 in August 2026) to spend a week at camp. 25th July – 1st August or 1st – 8th August. Activities include archery, fishing, AquaPark visit, football, kayaking and much more. The camp is especially for children who may not otherwise have a summer holiday. Suggested donation £200, but full bursaries are available. All application details are at https://boscocamp.co.uk. Places are likely to go quickly – early applications are encouraged. 

ST MARY’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL  – JOB VACANCIES

Experienced KS2 Class Teacher – Start September 2026

Closing Date:                 13 April 2026 (12 noon)     

Shortlisting W/C:            13 April 2026

Interview Date W/C:     20 May 2026

 Candidates must be supportive of our Catholic ethos.  Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.  For further information & application forms visit

http://www.stmaryschingford.com. For any further information please contact Mrs Sharkey, School Office on 0208 529 4723 or email: jsharkey7.320@lgflmail.org

Raphael Pilgrimage to Lourdes

As well as the Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes in July, some parishioners of St Edmunds and St Thomas’s in Woodford, will be joining the Raphael Pilgrimage in August (21st-28th). Raphael is a small, friendly pilgrimage that was started by Leonard Cheshire in the 1950’s. https://www.raphaelpilgrimage.org.uk/  

It is inclusive and has a wonderful team of nurses and helpers (pushing wheelchairs) to provide assistance to pilgrims. It is made up of small groups and individuals from all over the UK, of all ages and fitness levels, able bodied and wheelchair users. We fly from Stansted and stay at a hotel very close to the Domain with fully accessible rooms and facilities. The pilgrimage has a wonderful spiritual director, Fr Leo Heakin, a great programme of activities and over the week the pilgrims become friends and companions. If you would like to learn more please speak/contact Iain McLay, bloggeriain@gmail.com, or private message him via the parish WhatsApp group.

Please Pray for those who are Sick: 

Evelyn Bearne, Robert 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, Ben Lewis, Adam Piotrowski, Bernard Hughes and all our loved ones who are unwell.

HOLY WEEK  SERVICE TIMES

Monday 30th March 9:30am Morning Mass

Tuesday 31st March 9:30am Morning Mass

Tuesday 31st March 7:00pm Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions)

Wednesday 1st April 9:00am Morning Mass

Wednesday 1st April 11:00am Chrism Mass at Brentwood Cathedral

Maundy Thursday 2nd April 8:00pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper with watching at                         the altar of repose for 1 hour

Good Friday 3rd April 12:15pm Children’s Stations of the Cross

Good Friday 3rd April 3:00pm Liturgy of the Passion of Our Lord

Please note that Good Friday is a day of fasting and abstinence.

Holy Saturday 4th April          12:00pm Świȩconka Polish Food Blessing

Holy Saturday 4th April 8:00pm Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday 5th April 9:00am Mass & 11:00am Mass

The Easter Triduum

During these three days we participate in the saving events of Christ’s death and resurrection. Please be generous in giving your time to Jesus and come to as many of the services of possible to celebrate what the Lord has done for us.

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) Tuesday 31st March at 7:00pm 

Please note change of date Four priests will be available to hear Confessions on this evening including a Polish priest. You are invited to come and experience God’s forgiveness and healing in this beautiful sacrament.

Wednesday 1st April- There will be a group church clean at 10:00am after the morning mass. Please come and help if you are able. Thank you.  

Easter Offerings                   

Easter Offerings are a gift to your Parish Priest. For those who are taxpayers and may wish to Gift Aid their offering, envelopes are available at the entrance to the Church. If you normally 

Easter Offerings are a gift to your Parish Priest. For those who are taxpayers and may wish to Gift Aid their offering, envelopes are available at the entrance to the Church. If you normally give your Sunday offering by envelope please use the envelope in your box and for online offerings: 

Bank Details: HSBC 

Account Name: Catholic Church Loughton St Edmund  

Sort Code: 40-13-22

Account #  11019651

Reference:  “Easter Offering” along with your gift aid number (if you have one) Thank you 

Important note for our Contemporary Music Group    

We have switched our next 11am Mass to the Sunday after Easter (the 12th April) as the Parish choir will be covering the more formal Holy Week and Easter masses. We wont hold our usual Monday evening practice beforehand as it will be a Bank holiday, so please come to the Mass a little earlier as we’d like to quickly run through the psalm and hymns. Thank you and wishing you all a happy and blessed Easter!

St John Fisher

Our parish school, St John Fisher, is urgently in need of a Treasurer to support the PTA.

If this is something you feel able to help with, it would be greatly appreciated.

Please contact committeesjfpta@gmail.com or khoward1011@gmail.com for more information

Lenten Soup

Thank you to the parishioners who came along to the Lenten soup and thanks to the SVP for organising and making it work. Once the donations stopped coming in, the total donations from the parishioners came to over £400. Many thanks, the generosity of the parish is unsurpassed. 

Reminder BST Clocks go forward at 1:00am on the 28th of March 2026

Please Pray for those who are Sick: 

Evelyn Bearne, Robert 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, Ben Lewis, Adam Piotrowski, Bernard Hughes and all our loved ones who are unwell.

23rd March to 27th March Weekday Masses 

Monday 9:30am Mass

Tuesday 9:30am Mass

Wednesday      9:00am Mass The Annunciation of the Lord

Thursday No Mass

Friday                                                9:30am Mass

Wednesday 1st April- There will be a group church clean at 10:00am after the morning mass. Please come and help if you are able. Thank you.  

EASTER WEEK MASS TIMES

Monday 30th March 7:00pm Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions)

Wednesday 1st April 11:00am Chrism Mass at Brentwood Cathedral

Maundy Thursday 2nd April 8:00pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper

Good Friday 3rd April 12:15pm Children’s Station’s of the Cross

Good Friday 3rd April 3:00pm Liturgy of the Passion of Our Lord

Holy Saturday 4th April     (Time to be confirmed) Świȩconka Polish Food Blessing 

Holy Saturday 4th April 8:00pm Easter Vigil 

Easter Sunday 5th April 9:00am Mass & 11:00am Mass 

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) Monday 30th March at 7:00pm 

 A few priests will be available to hear Confessions on this evening. You are invited to come and experience God’s forgiveness and healing in this beautiful sacrament.

Raphael Pilgrimage to Lourdes

As well as the Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes in July, some parishioners of St Edmunds and St Thomas’s in Woodford, will be joining the Raphael Pilgrimage in August (21st-28th). Raphael is a small, friendly pilgrimage that was started by Leonard Cheshire in the 1950’s. https://www.raphaelpilgrimage.org.uk/  

It is inclusive and has a wonderful team of nurses and helpers (pushing wheelchairs) to provide assistance to pilgrims. It is made up of small groups and individuals from all over the UK, of all ages and fitness levels, able bodied and wheelchair users. We fly from Stansted and stay at a hotel very close to the Domain with fully accessible rooms and facilities. The pilgrimage has a wonderful spiritual director, Fr Leo Heakin, a great programme of activities and over the week the pilgrims become friends and companions. If you would like to learn more please speak/contact Iain McLay, bloggeriain@gmail.com, or private message him via the parish WhatsApp group.

Reminder BST Clocks go forward at 1:00am on the 28th March 2026

Notice from Parish Administrator

 Please could I kindly ask the Parishioners whose children’s Baptismal Certificates I currently have at the Parish office to come and collect them. Please see Fr Adrian after mass or collect  from the Parish office. Thank you very much. Lisa -Parish Administrator

40 Hours Devotion

40 hours of Continuous Eucharistic Adoration during Lent (night and day except during Mass) will take place on the weekend of 21-22 March at St John Vianney Catholic Church, 

1 Stoneleigh Road, Clayhall, Ilford IG5 0HE, starting with Mass of Exposition and Procession of the Blessed Sacrament at 7am on the Saturday and ending with Benediction at 11pm on the Sunday. All are very welcome to take part in this very special devotion. 

SVP and CAFOD Work Experience 

The St Vincent de Paul Society and CAFOD are working together to offer a week of free residential work experience for 20 young adults in England and Wales. The experience will run from 21st – 26th June in London. Candidates must be aged 18-25 years old, but priority will be given to those in their first or second year at university. Apply here Applications close on the 6th of April. For any queries, please contact KeziaH@svp.org.uk

Please keep our First Holy Communion candidates in our prayers as they prepare for the Sacrament of First Holy Communion in May 2026.

Please Pray for those who are Sick: 

Evelyn Bearne, Robert 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, Ben Lewis, Adam Piotrowski, Bernard Hughes and all our loved ones who are unwell.

16th March to 20th March Weekday Masses 

Monday 9:30am Mass

Tuesday 9:30am Mass-St Patrick’s Day

Wednesday      9:30am Mass

Thursday 9:30am Mass

Friday                                                9:30am Mass & 12:15pm Stations of the Cross

LENT -Stations of the Cross and Lenten Lunch Friday 20th March 12:15pm 

Stations of the Cross is followed by a Lenten soup lunch provided by our parish St. Vincent de Paul group. Come along to pray at 12:15pm in the church and then join us for soup and fellowship in the church hall. Please sign up for soup after the masses this weekend. 

All donations on the day will go to towards the work of our SVP.

Saturday 14th March 2026- First Holy Communion Candidates

10:00am & 11:00am –Sacrament of Reconciliation. Please keep these young candidates in our prayers as they prepare for the Sacrament of First Holy Communion in May 2026.

Lent Prayer Activity on Monday 16th March 2026 at 7:00pm-1 hour  

A Prayer Session led by John Fitzmaurice using the Ignatian Examen prayer and Ignatian meditation to explore our lives and how God is speaking to us. Please join us in the upstairs retreat room in the church hall on March 16th at 7:00pm for 1 hour.

Antoniazzi Amendment

The vote on the abortion to birth clause known as the Antoniazzi Amendment is scheduled for this Wednesday, 18 March in the House of Lords. There are twenty-three Church of England Bishops, known as the Lords Spiritual, who currently sit in the House of Lords. Please consider writing to them and asking them to vote against the passing of this bill. You can do this by following this link: https://righttolife.org.uk/y8z8  It takes less than a minute to do this. Thank you and God bless, Fr. Adrian

Notice from Parish Administrator

 Please could I kindly ask the Parishioners whose children’s Baptismal Certificates I currently have at the Parish office to come and collect them. Please see Fr Adrian after mass or collect  from the Parish office. Thank you very much. Lisa -Parish Administrator

Gift Aid Notice-Important

Please could we ask all Parishioners who currently use and receive the gift aid envelopes to kindly inform us if you would still like to continue to receive envelopes for the year ahead. We will be ordering the boxes very soon. Please email our Gift Aid Coordinator (Abbie) at the following: giftaid-loughton@brcdt.org or phone the Presbytery office 020850833492. Thank you.

40 Hours Devotion

40 hours of Continuous Eucharistic Adoration during Lent (night and day except during Mass) will take place on the weekend of 21-22 March at St John Vianney Catholic Church, 

1 Stoneleigh Road, Clayhall, Ilford IG5 0HE, starting with Mass of Exposition and Procession of the Blessed Sacrament at 7am on the Saturday and ending with Benediction at 11pm on the Sunday. All are very welcome to take part in this very special devotion. 

SVP and CAFOD Work Experience 

The St Vincent de Paul Society and CAFOD are working together to offer a week of free residential work experience for 20 young adults in England and Wales. The experience will run from 21st – 26th June in London. Candidates must be aged 18-25 years old, but priority will be given to those in their first or second year at university. Apply here Applications close on the 6th of April. For any queries, please contact KeziaH@svp.org.uk

Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage 

Would you like to join our Bishop and parishioners and clergy from around the diocese on our annual pilgrimage to Lourdes this Summer? The dates are Friday 17th – Friday 24th July 2026. Please visit https://tangney-tours.com/brentwood for further information and to book, or contact Deirdre Pembroke, lourdes@brcdt.org if you have any questions. Paper booking forms to follow.

Please Pray for those who are Sick: 

Evelyn Bearne, Robert 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, Ben Lewis, Adam Piotrowski, Bernard Hughes 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 Phone: 01992 572516, or the St. Thomas of Canterbury Friary at Woodford Green Phone: 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 listed on the website, Back of the Church notice board, and in the outside display case

Job Vacancies

Trinity Catholic High School    

• Teacher of Geography, Full time, Permanent, ASAP or Easter 2026
• DT Technician, Part Time, Permanent, ASAP
• Vacancy – Exam Invigilator to start March/April

Seasonal £15.19 per hour  

Application form on https://www.tchs.org.uk/about-us/employment/

• SENDI Teaching Assistant, P/T, Permanent, March 2026
• Midday Supervisor – P/T, Fixed Term, March 2026

Primary Vacancies- Diocese of Brentwood

Click on vacancy to take you to the advert

Class Teacher – St Antony’s Catholic Primary School, Woodford Green
Deadline for applications: 12:00 noon Thursday 19th March 2026

Deputy Headteacher – Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School, Chelmsford
Deadline for applications: 12:00 noon Friday 20th March 2026

Deputy Headteacher – St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Tilbury
Deadline for application: 12:00 noon Friday 10th April 2026

9th March to 13th March Weekday Masses 

                                                          Monday 9:30am

                                                          Tuesday No Mass

                                                          Wednesday 9:00am

                                                          Thursday 9:30am

                                                          Friday 9:30am Mass & 7:30pm Stations of the Cross

Sunday 8th March 2026

10:00am First Holy Communion Classes 

3:00pm Divine Mercy Devotions in the Church. Join us in this beautiful prayer for 20 minutes     

LENT- Stations of the Cross at 7:30pm on 13th March 2026

Stations of the Cross will be held every Friday in Lent at a different time each week to give as many people as possible the opportunity to attend. Please think about coming to at least one of these, it is a chance to pray together with others this beautiful and ancient devotion.  

Walk with me Books- A journey of prayer for Lent 2026  are available at                                                              the Repository at the back of the Church for cost £1.50. This is an amazing companion to help you through your Lent journey!

White Flower Appeal

Many thanks for all who contributed to SPUC White Flower Appeal and helped raise  £508 for the compassionate life work done by this great  charity. The many positive comments and enquiries were greatly valued. Please keep the ongoing  work in your prayers. Thank you.

Best wishes, God bless. Paul

GIFT AID NOTICE-IMPORTANT

Please could we ask all Parishioners who currently use and receive the gift aid envelopes to kindly inform us if you would still like to continue to receive envelopes for the year ahead. We will be ordering the boxes very soon. Please email our Gift Aid Coordinator (Abbie) at the following: giftaid-loughton@brcdt.org or phone the Presbytery office 020850833492. Thank you.

Saturday 14th March 2026- First Holy Communion Candidates

10:00am & 11:00am –Sacrament of Reconciliation. 

Please keep these young candidates in our prayers as they prepare for the Sacrament of First Holy Communion in May 2026.

St Edmund Life Group

Supporting life from conception to natural death. Any questions ring Paul 07861032174

Group Patron Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Stations of the Cross and Lenten Lunch Friday 20th March 12:15pm   

Stations of the Cross on Friday 20th March is followed by a Lent soup lunch provided by our parish St. Vincent de Paul group. Come along to pray at 12:15pm in the church and then for soup and fellowship in the church hall. All donations will go to towards the work of our SVP.

SVP and CAFOD Work Experience 

The St Vincent de Paul Society and CAFOD are working together to offer a week of free residential work experience for 20 young adults in England and Wales. The experience will run from 21st – 26th June in London. Candidates must be aged 18-25 years old, but priority will be given to those in their first or second year at university. Apply here Applications close on the 6th of April. For any queries, please contact KeziaH@svp.org.uk

Notice from Parish Administrator

 Please could I kindly ask the Parishioners whose children’s Baptismal Certificates I currently have at the Parish office to come and collect them. Please see Fr Adrian after mass or collect  from the Parish office. Thank you very much. Lisa -Parish Administrator

Please Pray for those who are Sick: 

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, Ben Lewis, Adam Piotrowski, Bernard Hughes, Tony Bryant and all our loved ones who are unwell.