We welcome Fr Chris back to the Parish for the next few weeks.
First Holy Communion Programme Registration Forms
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. 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).
Registration forms for First Holy Communion are now available with a closing date of 30 September 2025 for children in year 4 and above (minimum age 8). Please take a form and return it to the parish office by this date. There will be a meeting for parents in November, and the formation sessions will start in Advent. Please be ready to provide a copy of your child’s baptism certificate with your form.
We are looking forward to the programme this year and to helping guide our young people in their relationship with the Lord. As a preparation over the coming months, you may wish to start to speak with your children about Jesus’s presence in the Eucharist and begin to share your own stories and memories of your First Holy Communion.You could also speak with them about what the Eucharist means to you today.
If you have any questions, then please contact Fr. Adrian.
Father Frank Westcott
Father Frank has been appointed as Parochial Administrator for St. Helens Church in Ongar. We wish Fr. Frank many blessings in this appointment and our affection and prayers will always be with him.
Note For Our Contemporary Music Group
We will next be singing and playing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 3rd August and holding a practice 7 to 8pm on Monday, 28th July. Kindly make every effort to come to the practice as well as the Mass so that we can practise the psalm and other hymns for the Mass itself. If you are on holiday, please have a safe and happy time, but otherwise please do come along to both! Thanks.
Many parents enjoy using the room at the back of the church if children become restless. There are toys and children’s books to keep children occupied as well as a speaker so that the Mass can still be heard and followed.
National Pilgrimage Of Reparation & Prayer For The Sanctity Of Life
to Walsingham, Saturday 2nd August to be led by Bishop John Keenan of Paisley diocese, Scotland. Everyone is invited to join in this pilgrimage either in person or via the Shrine livestream at https://www.walsingham.org.uk/live-stream/.
Details of the day and travel arrangements can found at www.prolifepilgerimage.org
March For Life
SATURDAY, 6 SEPTEMBER 2025
Please witness for life from conception to natural death and join us at Marsham Street SW1P 3NT (by Westminster Abbey. The event starts at 10:00am with a 10:30am Mass in Westminster Cathedral. The March starts at 2:00pm.
The Divine Mercy Apostolate, London
We are holding a Celebration of St Faustina Birthday at Aylesford Priory, Aylesford, Kent on Bank Holiday Monday 25 August 2025 from 10:30 am to 4pm.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.
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Baptisms
The Church has always advocated that infants should be baptised as soon as possible after birth. 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.
Food Bank Donations
Over the summer when all children stay at home, the costs of food are felt even more by families that are just about managing, or for those that work, the continuing need of childcare with the costs incurred. Many rely on Free School Meals during term time and are left without anything in the holidays- a stark reality that many families rely on those meals for their children’s main meal of the day. The box for food donations is in the parent and baby room (to the left as you enter the church). Thank you very much for all your donations.
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, Peter Wright and all our loved ones who are unwell.
Job Vacancies
PARISH ADMINISTRATOR
Our Lady of Good Counsel- Wickford
A vacancy has arisen for a Parish Administrator, to provide administrative support services to the Parish Office by implementing and maintaining office systems, processes and procedures and delivering a welcoming, appropriate service to those attending the parish office. Carrying out financial duties is also required as part of the role.
All applicants should have good administrative and finance skills, although some training will be given.
The post will be part-time working 12 hours per week –
(4 Days per week, 3 hours per day).
The salary is £12.60 per hour
The closing date for applications is 6th August 2025 and suitable applicants will be invited to attend interviews week commencing 18th August 2025.
If you have any queries or if you would like to apply please complete a Recruitment Application Form and send this to the HR department by email at hr@brcdt.org.
TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
- SEN TA/ELSA , 32 hours, September/October 2025
Please visit the school’s website https://www.tchs.org.uk/about-us-employment for further job information
In Cases of Emergency
If there is no answer from the parish phone and you are seeking a priest in an emergency, please call one of the local parishes, either in Epping – Tel 01992 572516, or the St. Thomas of Canterbury Friary at Woodford Green – Tel: 020 8504 1688.
Emergency In the Church
Please follow instructions given by The Priest and/or Stewards.
For fires at the back of the church we will exit via the sacristy into
the hall or side exit.
For fires at the front of the church we will exit by front doors.
For fires in the middle of the church use the safest exit.
Fire extinguishers are to be used by competent trained persons only
MASS INTENTIONS ARE ON THE WEBSITE, BACK OF THE CHURCH NOTICE BOARD, AND IN THE OUTSIDE DISPLAY CASE.