Weekday Masses: 29th June Monday 9:00am Mass
30th June Tuesday No Mass
1st July Wednesday 9:30am Mass
2nd July Thursday 9:30am Mass
3rd July Friday 9:30am Mass
Birthday Celebrations Save the Date!
Our parish was founded 100 years ago this year, and we are planning a Mass and social event to celebrate on Sunday 13 September 2026. Please save the date for a beautiful celebration of our parish and all that means as a place of faith and community.
2nd Collection
There will be a 2nd Collection for Peter’s Pence- Feast of St Peter & St Paul after all the masses this weekend.
Note for Contemporary Music Group-(Please Note Change of Date)
Kindly note that, as two of our musicians are now not able to make our 5th July Mass, we’ve switched our Mass to the following Sunday, 12th July. Sue has kindly agreed to switch with us, and our Parish choir will cover the 5th July Mass. Our practice next Monday, 29th June goes ahead as planned.
Sorry for this change and hope you can all make the 12th July (and the practice of course!)
Thanks
We are looking for new young singers to consider joining our friendly group – simply come up to the choir loft on the 12th of July before Mass starts and you’ll be made very welcome!
Food in Church
Many parents bring a small snack to Mass for their children. This is absolutely fine, but please clear up any food that may be dropped before leaving the church. Last Sunday, I picked up various piles of crisps, cereal and fruit from the floor. Please remember we do our best to keep our church as clean as possible to honour Our Lord and to respect each other. If you are unable to pick up anything that has been dropped or spilt, then please let a steward or myself know after Mass. Thank you, Fr. Adrian
Celebrating 50 Years of Trinity Catholic High School
This year marks a very special milestone as Trinity Catholic High School celebrates its 50th anniversary. To mark the occasion, a Festival Day will be held at Whitbreads Sports Ground in Woodford on Saturday 4th July, 4pm-10:30pm. Everyone in the parish is warmly invited to this celebration of the school and the generations of wonderful young people who have been shaped by Trinity’s Catholic ethos and education. There will be something for all ages to enjoy: Live music, inflatables, BBQ, stalls, family entertainment and spectacular fireworks display. Tickets are available on the day (adults £8, children £6) or online https://pay.collctiv.com/trinity-fest-4th-july-2026-34499
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 or collect from the Parish office.
Thank you very much. Lisa -Parish Administrator
Ride & Stride’s 75th Anniversary Year
Could you take part in this event to raise money to help your own church and others?
The Friends of Essex Churches Trust strive to raise money to award grants to preserve and improve Christian places of worship of all denominations in Essex, Southend, Thurrock, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Newham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest.
Open to all from keen cyclists, hikers, families with young children, teenagers, the elderly and more, the event takes place on Saturday 12th September 2026 9am-5pm and is an opportunity to visit some of England’s most rare and unusual places of worship. Half of any money you raise through sponsorship is returned to your church, and half goes into the main fund. And if you don’t walk or ride, there are many other ideas for fundraising on this website:
www.friendsofessexchurches.org.uk/ride-stride
BCYS Youth Mass
The next Youth Mass will take place at Brentwood Cathedral on Thursday 2nd July. It is open to any young people from around the Diocese to enjoy pizza, prayer, workshops and celebrate Mass together! For more information, please visit www.bcys.net/events
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.
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.
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
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, Brian Carter 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 Science F/T or P/T, Permanent, Sept 26
- Teacher of RE, F/T, Permanent, Sept 26
- HoD Psychology and Sociology, F/T, Permanent, Sept 26
Deputy Director of Education – Cathedral House
A vacancy has arisen for a Deputy Director of Education to join the Education Department at Cathedral House, Brentwood.
The position is a permanent full-time role, working term time only plus five days.
The start date for the role will be around January 2027 or earlier.
The Diocese serves a network of 90 schools: comprising 72 primary and 18 secondary schools, providing for the formation and educational needs of some 40,000 children and young people.
The role of Deputy Director of Education is an inspiring, rewarding and fulfilling position.
The successful candidate will join a dedicated and committed team at a significant time for the education sector, for Catholic education nationally, and for the schools and colleges across our own Diocese as we look to serve Bishop Alan and the mission of our Church with Christ as the foundation of our entire educational enterprise.
As Deputy Director you will be expected to establish good relationships with each authority as well as engaging with the Regional Director, DfE, and Ofsted so that our schools and their staff are well served.
The role offers the opportunity to utilise your existing skills, gifts and talents in new and innovative ways as we look to preserve and protect our distinctive educational heritage and history whilst forming and co-constructing an authentically Catholic educational landscape for the future.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Extensive leadership experience in an education context, at Headteacher/Deputy level in school/academy/diocesan leadership or local authority/SIP setting.
- A strong grasp of current educational issues (including CMATs’ evolving role within the parish, diocese and local community)
- A deep knowledge and understanding of Catholic education as structured in this country.
A requirement of the post is that applicants must be practising Catholics.
If you would like to apply for this role please forward your CV to hr@brcdt.org.
Closing date: Monday 29 June at 5 pm; interviews will be carried out in July.
Walsingham House Manager
Vacancy: To ensure the smooth and efficient running of Walsingham House at Abbotswick, as an inspiring, faith-filled retreat house welcoming over 5,000 young people each year. Specific responsibilities include leading retreats, and leading and training the volunteer community. The post holder also has overall responsibility for Safeguarding and (together with the Site Manager) Health and Safety.
Location- Walsingham House at Abbotswick, with travel to retreat locations and BCYS events, as needed.
Hours- 35 hours per week- including significant evening and weekend work
Start Date- Ideally September 2026/autumn term
Salary- £30 – 32K depending on prior experience (ideally this is a “live in” role, with a one-bedroom flat provided, however it is not essential).
Contract: 3-year fixed term contract
The closing date for applications is midday Tuesday 7th July 2026 (suitable applicants to interview in the week commencing 13th July 2026).
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Upminster
Are you ready to lead a joyful, ambitious Catholic school community where children are known, loved and inspired to flourish?
The governors of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Upminster, are seeking to appoint an inspirational, practising Catholic Head Teacher to lead our happy and welcoming two-form-entry school from January 2027. Rooted in Gospel values and with Christ at the centre, St Joseph’s is a school with strong foundations, delightful children, dedicated staff, supportive families and an ambitious governing body.
This is a wonderful opportunity for a visible, faith-filled and values-led leader to build on all that is already strong, while shaping the next stage of our school’s journey with confidence, warmth and vision.
HEADTEACHER
CLOSING DATE 5PM ON 2ND SEPTEMBER 2026