Month: September 2024

SEPTEMBER 29th – PARISH COMMUNITY DAY and BBQ

There will be teas and cakes after the 09:00 Mass and the BBQ will be after the 11:00 Mass. Our volunteer leaders will be around to chat and show what they do.So come along to witness for yourselves what voluntary activities take place in our Catholic parish community week in week out. Our Catholic parish community is something which we can be part of and which we can be proud of. We are inclusive and have a strong sense of belonging. The whole parish is invited and please invite friends and family, including anyone not active members of our parish. Everyone is welcome.We look forward to seeing you.Note on the day, we will also launch our census, and our new website is nearly complete.

JOURNEY IN FAITH

Do you feel God’s gentle call to become Catholic? Or have you been away from Church life and want to return, finding out more about your faith? Would you like to deepen your knowledge of the Catholic Faith?If any of these questions apply to your situation then the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is for you! Running from October until Easter, the RCIA programme helps to form intentional disciples for Christ and prepare candidates for the sacraments of initiation into the Church, as well as helping anyone who would like a refresher of Catholic teaching.If you are interested, or know someone who might be, please contact the parish office.

SECOND COLLECTION

Friday 4th October is Harvest Fast Day and There will be a second collection on 6th October for CAFOD.

CERTIFICATES OF PRACTICE FOR SCHOOLS

Parents who are applying to a Catholic school for their children should please bring a completed certificate of Catholic practice to Father Adrian after the Sunday Mass they usually attend. Information and certificates can be found here:https://www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/departments/education/school-admissions-2/

NOTE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP

We will next be playing and singing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 6th October and having a practice beforehand 7 to 8pm on Monday, 30th September in the Church choir loft.Please do come to the practice as well as the Mass so that we can rehearse the psalm and hymns for the Sunday Mass. We hope to see you all there! If there are any singers or musicians in the Parish who may consider joining our informal and friendly group, simply come along – you will be made very welcome!

EXPLORER SCOUTS FUNDRAISING FOR AUSTRALIA

We are hosting a Bingo night in the church hall on Saturday 5 October, tickets are £8 per player.

Please come along and join in the fun and help our Explorer Scouts on their way to Australia! Thank you!

PARISH PRO LIFE GROUP

All are invited to attend the first meeting of the new Parish Pro Life Group on Monday 7 October at 7.15 in the parish room. Please keep this group in your prayers. Many thanks. Any further details please contact Paul 07861032174

MISSO COFFEE MORNING

There will be a MISSO Coffee Morning on Sunday 13th October, 2024 after the 11:00am mass. Please support this important work and enjoy the coffee, tea and cakes!

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL VACANCIES

SEN TA, 32 hours p/w, ASAP

Headteacher, Full time, September 2025

Science Technician, 36 hours p/w, October 2024

Teacher of French, Full time, January 2025

Teacher of English, Full time, October 2024

Vacancy – Cover supervisor / Admin Assistant full time – 36 hours per week

Term time On pro rata (£23,720 – £24,813)To start asap

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

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE 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, Andrew Godsave, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl and all our loved ones who are unwell.

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

MASSES THIS WEEK

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Rosemary O’ Rourke who died recently.

Mass times this week

Monday – 9:30, Wednesday – 9am, Thursday and Friday 9:30.

CERTIFICATES OF PRACTICE FOR SCHOOLS

Parents who are applying to a Catholic school for their children should please bring a completed certificate of Catholic practice to Father Adrian after the Sunday Mass they usually attend.  Information and certificates can be found here:

School Admissions

SEPTEMBER 29th – PARISH COMMUNITY DAY and BBQ

We have finalised the details for our Parish community day. There will be teas and cakes after the 09:00 Mass and the BBQ will be after the 11:00 Mass. Our volunteer leaders will be around to chat and show what they do.

So come along to witness for yourselves what voluntary activities take place in our Catholic parish community week in week out. Our Catholic parish community is something which we can be part of and which we can be proud of. We are inclusive and have a strong sense of belonging. The whole parish is invited and please invite friends and family, including anyone not active members of our parish. Everyone is welcome.

We look forward to seeing you.

Note on the day, we will also launch our census, and our new website is nearly complete.

TRINITY CATHOLIC YEAR 7 OPEN EVENING

We are delighted to invite all prospective parents and students to join our prospective Year 7 

Open Evening, which will take place on Wednesday 25^th September 2024 on the Upper Site, Mornington Road, between 4pm and 6.30pm, with Dr Doherty OBE, talking at 4.30pm and 6pm.  There are parking restrictions in the area, so please be aware of this on the evening.  Please complete the form on our website to confirm your attendance: https://forms.office.com/e/v1qcVL0ZGQ

The closing date for applications is 31^st October 2024.  Please note that applicants will need to complete a common application form which will be provided by their own Local Authority on line.  For applicants wishing to submit a Certificate of Catholic Practice, this Diocesan document can be obtained through your Parish Priest, or on the Diocesan website: https://www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/departments/education/secondary-school-admissions/, or from the priest that will be signing your form.  You will also need to complete a SIF form, which can be found on the Trinity website, under Admissions.  

Parents will be able to drop these documents off at the Sydney Road entrance in the drop box, not directly to the school office as we are not able to receive visitors to school at this time.  Please contact the office via the buzzer on the gate to let them know that documentation has been left.  Please provide a SAE if you require a receipt.

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL VACANCIES

1. SEN TA, 32 hours p/w, ASAP
2. Headteacher, Full time, September 2025
3. Science Technician, 36 hours p/w, October 2024
4. Teacher of French, Full time, January 2025
5. Teacher of English, Full time, October 2024

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

job information.

NOTE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP

We will next be playing and singing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 6th October and having a practice beforehand 7 to 8pm on Monday, 30th September in the Church choir loft. Please do come to the practice as well as the Mass so that we can rehearse the psalm and hymns for the Sunday Mass. We hope to see you all there!

If there are any singers or musicians in the Parish who may consider joining our informal and friendly group, simply come along – you will be made very welcome!

LOVING EARTH EXHIBITION AT LOUGHTON METHODIST CHURCH

 From the 10^th to the 21^st October the Methodist Church are hosting a wonderful exhibition that explores some of the things threatened by growing environmental breakdown: people, places, creatures, and other things we love. 

The exhibition comprises fabric panels made by communities all over the UK and abroad. Each panel is accompanied by the maker’s reflections on their work. The Methodist Church invites us to come and enjoy the artwork and be inspired.

The exhibition will be open 11-3 Monday to Thursday, 11-2 Fridays

Weekend opening: Saturday 12th 10-12, Sunday 13th 2-5, Saturday 19

th 10-5

Evening opening Monday 14^th, Thursday 17^th, Monday 21^st, all 7pm – 9pm

BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S SOCIETY

Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society (BCCS) has a number of Gold Bond Charity places for runners in the LONDON MARATHON taking place on Sunday 27th April 2025. If you are an experienced runner or someone who would value the opportunity to participate in this renowned event, please contact Damian Dillon for further details on 07912 308000 / ddillon@bccs.org.uk. The closing date for completed applications is Friday 26^th September and please note that there is a minimum sponsorship requirement of £1800 (excluding Gift Aid). If you have been lucky enough to secure your own running place through the ballot, BCCS would invite you to join them and run to support children’s mental health. The London Marathon is a unique opportunity to raise much needed funds for the Diocesan Children’s Society and perhaps achieve a lifetime ambition at the same time.

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

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

MASSES THIS WEEK

Please note that weekday Masses are: Monday 9:30am, Wednesday 7pm (Confirmations), Thursday 9am, Friday 9:30am.  Please note there is no Mass on Tuesday or Wednesday morning.

CONFIRMATION

Bishop Alan will preside at the Mass on Wednesday evening when over thirty of our parishioners will be confirmed.  We welcome Bishop Alan as he makes his pastoral visit to our parish and pray for those being confirmed, that the gifts of the Spirit flourish abundantly in their lives.  All are welcome to attend the Mass on Wednesday 18 September at 7pm.

SEPTEMBER 29th – PARISH COMMUNITY DAY and BBQ

On Sunday 29th September after the Sunday masses, we are hosting a late summer BBQ alongside our Community Day in the Church hall.  

Our community is busy, is inclusive and has a strong sense of belonging, so let’s show it and celebrate it on the 29th September. Come along, everyone is invited! 

The volunteer community leaders will be around to tell you about their activities.

The BBQ and refreshments will be available after the Sunday masses.

We look forward to seeing you.

TRINITY CATHOLIC YEAR 7 OPEN EVENING

We are delighted to invite all prospective parents and students to join our prospective Year 7 

Open Evening, which will take place on Wednesday 25^th September 2024 on the Upper Site, Mornington Road, between 4pm and 6.30pm, with Dr Doherty OBE, talking at 4.30pm and 6pm.  There are parking restrictions in the area, so please be aware of this on the evening.  Please complete the form on our website to confirm your attendance: https://forms.office.com/e/v1qcVL0ZGQ

The closing date for applications is 31^st October 2024.  Please note that applicants will need to complete a common application form which will be provided by their own Local Authority on line.  For applicants wishing to submit a Certificate of Catholic Practice, this Diocesan document can be obtained through your Parish Priest, or on the Diocesan website: https://www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/departments/education/secondary-school-admissions/, or from the priest that will be signing your form.  You will also need to complete a SIF form, which can be found on the Trinity website, under Admissions.  

Parents will be able to drop these documents off at the Sydney Road entrance in the drop box, not directly to the school office as we are not able to receive visitors to school at this time.  Please contact the office via the buzzer on the gate to let them know that documentation has been left.  Please provide a SAE if you require a receipt.

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL VACANCIES

1. SEN TA, 32 hours p/w, ASAP
2. Headteacher, Full time, September 2025
3. Science Technician, 36 hours p/w, October 2024
4. Teacher of French, Full time, January 2025
5. Teacher of English, Full time, October 2024

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

“AWAKE LONDON

A Catholic Bible convention and Healing ministry on Saturday 21st September 2024 from 11am to 5 pm led by Fr. John Victor and Anointing Fire Catholic Ministry UK at Catholic Parish of Christ The King, 455 Chingford Road London,E4 8SP. Convention includes: Praise and Worship, Holy Mass, confession, Healing service and Eucharistic Adoration, spiritual sharing, sessions for children  (www.afcmuk.org). Free car parking available.

BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S SOCIETY

Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society (BCCS) has a number of Gold Bond Charity places for runners in the LONDON MARATHON taking place on Sunday 27th April 2025. If you are an experienced runner or someone who would value the opportunity to participate in this renowned event, please contact Damian Dillon for further details on 07912 308000 / ddillon@bccs.org.uk. The closing date for completed applications is Friday 26^th September and please note that there is a minimum sponsorship requirement of £1800 (excluding Gift Aid). If you have been lucky enough to secure your own running place through the ballot, BCCS would invite you to join them and run to support children’s mental health. The London Marathon is a unique opportunity to raise much needed funds for the Diocesan Children’s Society and perhaps achieve a lifetime ambition at the same time.

Loving Earth Exhibition at Loughton Methodist Church

From the 10^th to the 21^st October the Methodist Church are hosting a wonderful exhibition that explores some of the things threatened by growing environmental breakdown: people, places, creatures, and other things we love. 

The exhibition comprises fabric panels made by communities all over the UK and abroad. Each panel is accompanied by the maker’s reflections on their work. The Methodist Church invite us to come and enjoy the artwork and be inspired.

The exhibition will be open 11-3 Monday to Thursday, 11-2 Fridays

Weekend opening: Saturday 12 th 10-12, Sunday 13 th 2-5, Saturday 19 th 10-5

Evening opening Monday 14^th, Thursday 17^th, Monday 21^st, all 7pm – 9pm

ST ANTONY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL

The Governing Body of St. Antony’s Catholic Primary School wishes to appoint a Deputy Headteacher to start in January 2025. The closing date is Wednesday 9th October.

For more information, please visit our website  

http://www.stantonyscatholicps.co.uk/vacancies or email 

admin.st-antonys@redbridge.gov.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, Rosemary O’Rourke, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Andrew Godsave, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl and all our loved ones who are unwell.

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

SEPTEMBER 29th – PARISH COMMUNITY DAY and BBQ

On Sunday 29th September after the Sunday masses, we are hosting a late summer BBQ alongside our Community Day in the Church hall.  

Our community is busy, is inclusive and has a strong sense of belonging, so let’s show it and celebrate it on the 29th September. Come along, everyone is invited! 

The volunteer community leaders will be around to tell you about their activities.

The BBQ and refreshments will be available after the Sunday masses.

We look forward to seeing you.

THE BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S SOCIETY

 on Saturday 14th September there will be a sponsored walk held jointly with Woodford Parish for BCCS. It starts from The Becket Centre at St Thomas’s at 9.30am. To participate you just need to be there at 9.30am to register. Sponsorship forms can be obtained from Iain McLay (bloggeriain@gmail.com). It is great fun, dogs welcome, and it raises lots of money for BCCS, so they can do their wonderful work with young peoples’ emotional and mental health in the diocese, irrespective of their religion. You can read more about their work here:

https://www.bccs.org.uk/who-we-are

FATHER FRANK 

Fr Frank moves to his first appointment as Assistant Priest at St Mary, Mother of God in Hornchurch this weekend. Please keep him in your prayers as he begins ministry in his new parish. He leaves with the blessings and love of our parish.

CONFIRMATION

A reminder to the Confirmandi that there is a Confirmation meeting on the 11^th Sept at 7:00-8:15pm. Our Confirmation Service will take place on the 18^th September 7:00pm

 GOVERNOR REQUEST

The trustees of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust are seeking governors to support the leadership of the schools they serve. 

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust consists of three Catholic schools

• St. Albans Catholic Academy in Harlow,
• St Luke’s Catholic Academy in Harlow
• St John Fisher Catholic Academy in Loughton

Active governance supports the Catholic community and Catholic education in a variety of ways, most importantly it can have a significant impact by raising the quality of educational provision in our schools, which in turn ensures our children have a rich and full life, growing as ambassadors our Catholic faith.

We are particularly seeking governors who can support the schools using their professional qualities, such as leadership and management, finance and HR.

Being a foundation governor in a Catholic school is very rewarding, and a great way to live out your faith and serve your local community. It is also an opportunity to learn new skills which can have a positive impact on your own learning and professional development.

If you are interested please email Clerk@ourladyoffatimatrust.essex.sch.uk to arrange a meeting, or visit our website https://www.ourladyoffatimatrust.essex.sch.uk/ for the governor application / nomination form. 

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.

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, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Andrew Godsave, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl and all our loved ones who are unwell.

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

Saturday 7^th September

6:00pm Vigil Mass             Maureen Orders RIP

(Molloy Family)

Sunday 8^th September

9:00am Mass Violet Hall RIP

11:00am Mass People of the Parish         

Monday 9^th  September

NO MASS

Tuesday 10^th September

9:30am Mass Rachael Harding INTS

( Rosemary & Ian Johnson)

3pm FUNERAL- Agnes Howes RIP

Wednesday 11^th September

9:30am Mass       Pedro Perez RIP

                                                             (Anthony Family)

Thursday 12^th September

            Terry Weight RIP

9:30am Mass ( L. Weight)

Friday 13^th September

9:30am Mass           Mr Ebert Fernando RIP

                                                  (Christine Fernando)

Saturday 14^th September

6:00pm Vigil Mass       People of the Parish 

Sunday 15^th September

9:00am Mass Yvonne Grace RIP         ( O’Regan and Tuson Family)

11:00am Mass L Weight- INTS Wedding Anniversary