Month: July 2026

Weekday Masses:         20^th    July   Monday             9:30am Mass  

                                  21^st     July         Tuesday             9:00am Mass

                                  22^nd    July Wednesday        9:30am Mass 

        23^rd    July Thursday           9:30am Mass      

         24^th    July   Friday                9:30am Mass

Fr. Adrian on Holiday  

Whilst Fr. Adrian is away, we are delighted to welcome Fr. Christopher Clohessy, who has kindly agreed to look after the parish during his absence. Fr. Christopher is a priest from South Africa and is currently teaching in Rome. Fr. Adrian is very grateful to him for providing this ministry and asks that we extend to him the warm welcome and hospitality for which our parish is so well known.

SVP 2026 Summer Raffle We are delighted to announce the launch of the St Vincent de Paul 2026 Summer Raffle. This valuable fundraising initiative raised a record-breaking £95,000 nationally last year, enabling the Society to turn concern into action and provide practical support to those facing loneliness, isolation and the daily struggles of poverty in all its forms.

Tickets will be on sale after each Mass through SVP volunteers at £1 per ticket or £5 per book. 

The draw will take place on 24 September 2026, with prizes including £5,000 (1st prize), £1,000 (2nd prize) and 15 prizes of £100.

Parishioners who wish to sell tickets to family, friends or colleagues are very welcome to do so; please speak to an SVP member so we can record the allocation of books and ensure everything is processed correctly. All counterfoils and money must be returned to the SVP head office by 

14 September 2026, so we kindly ask that any external sales are completed in good time.

Please note: there is a small typo on the raffle tickets showing the year as 2025 instead of 2026, but please be assured that all tickets will still be accepted.

Thank you for your support.

SVP Loughton

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.

St Edmund Life Group– Supporting life from conception to natural death.

Any questions, please ring Paul 07456 405221 The Group Patron is Our Lady of Guadalupe

First Holy Communion Programme Registration Forms

One of the most important things we learn as disciples of Jesus is that he calls each of us into a deep and loving friendship with him. One of the greatest gifts he gives us to nurture and strengthen that friendship is the Eucharist, where we receive Him in Holy Communion. In our parish we begin preparing children for this special sacrament in Year 4 (ages 8–9), helping them to grow in their understanding of God’s love and in their relationship with Jesus.

Registration forms for our First Holy Communion programme are now available at the back of the Church for children in Year 4 and above (minimum age 8). The closing date for applications is 

30 September 2026. Please take a registration form  and return it to the parish office by this date. 

We ask that you also provide a copy of your child’s baptism certificate when submitting the form.

There will be a meeting for parents in November, and our formation sessions will begin during Advent as we journey together towards this important milestone in your child’s faith. We are very much looking forward to accompanying our children and families through this year’s programme as we help guide our young people in growing closer to the Lord. Over the coming months, we encourage you to begin talking with your children about Jesus’ presence in the Eucharist and what it means to receive him in Holy Communion. It can also be a wonderful opportunity to share your own memories of your First Holy Communion and reflect together on what the Eucharist means in your own life of faith.

If you have any questions, then please contact Fr. Adrian.

Gift Aid Envelopes

There are still many envelopes that have not been collected. If you no longer require envelopes, please let us know at the Parish office 0208 5083492. If envelopes are not collected, we will assume they are no longer required. Thank you for your co-operation.

Lifts To Mass:  The SVP would like to hear from parishioners who might need a lift to Mass. If you call/voice message the office 02085083492, or email: loughton@brcdt.org, and leave your details, the SVP will try and help.

Gift Aid End of Tax Year Statements

If you are a member of the Gift Aid scheme and provided an email address, you will have received your statement by email. If we do not hold an email address for you, please check the envelopes at the back of the church. If you can share an email address, that would help reduce the effort and cost of generating the statements.

If there are any discrepancies in your statement or you have not received an email or envelope, please let Abbie know via email at giftaid-loughton@brcdt.org or by text/phone call to 07754700934 including your gift aid number. 

Note For Our Contemporary Music Group

We’ll next be singing and playing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 2nd August and holding a practice beforehand 7 to 8pm Monday, 27th July, you may be on holiday, in which case have an enjoyable break, but otherwise we hope to see you all at the practice as well as the Mass! Thank you.

We do need some new young singers to join us, so why not come along – you will be made very welcome!

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

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

Vacancies

Parish Bookkeeper- Cathedral House 

A vacancy has arisen for a Parish Bookkeeper, to provide dedicated support in respect of financial control and reporting functions to individual Parishes and manage the day-to-day parish related accounting function within the central finance department. The role will work closely with the Parish Support Finance Assistant and will be 14 hours per week worked over two days. 

The post will be primarily based at Cathedral House with some travel to parishes required. 

The full job description is available on our website www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/diocese/working-for-us

The closing date for applications is 31^st July 2026 and we will then invite suitable applicants to interview.

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

Finance Manager- Cathedral House 

We are looking for a finance manager to support the Diocesan central finance department in all aspects of general accounts administration.

The post will be full time working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday or 21 hours per week worked over three days. 

The salary will be dependent on qualifications, skills, and experience.

The full job description is available on our website www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/diocese/working-for-us and attached to this email.

The closing date for applications is 31st July 2026 and we will then invite suitable applicants to interview.

If you have any queries or if you would like to apply, please send your CV to HR@BRCDT.ORG

Weekday Masses:   13^th    July   Monday             9:30am Mass  

                                  14^th    July Tuesday             No Mass

                                  15^th    July Wednesday        9:30am Mass 

        16^th    July Thursday           9:30am Mass      

         17^th  July   Friday                9:30am Mass

2^nd Collection: There will be a second collection this weekend 11^th & 12^th July for 

Sea Sunday -Stella Maris to support the seafarers, fishers and their families.              

Fr. Adrian on Holiday  

Whilst Fr. Adrian is away, we are delighted to welcome Fr. Christopher Clohessy, who has kindly agreed to look after the parish during his absence. Fr. Christopher is a priest from South Africa and is currently teaching in Rome. Fr. Adrian is very grateful to him for providing this ministry and asks that we extend to him the warm welcome and hospitality for which our parish is so well known.

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.

First Holy Communion Programme Registration Forms

One of the most important things we learn as disciples of Jesus is that he calls each of us into a deep and loving friendship with him. One of the greatest gifts he gives us to nurture and strengthen that friendship is the Eucharist, where we receive Him in Holy Communion. In our parish we begin preparing children for this special sacrament in Year 4 (ages 8–9), helping them to grow in their understanding of God’s love and in their relationship with Jesus.

Registration forms for our First Holy Communion programme are now available at the back of the Church for children in Year 4 and above (minimum age 8). The closing date for applications is 

30 September 2026. Please take a registration form  and return it to the parish office by this date. 

We ask that you also provide a copy of your child’s baptism certificate when submitting the form.

There will be a meeting for parents in November, and our formation sessions will begin during Advent as we journey together towards this important milestone in your child’s faith. We are very much looking forward to accompanying our children and families through this year’s programme as we help guide our young people in growing closer to the Lord. Over the coming months, we encourage you to begin talking with your children about Jesus’ presence in the Eucharist and what it means to receive him in Holy Communion. It can also be a wonderful opportunity to share your own memories of your First Holy Communion and reflect together on what the Eucharist means in your own life of faith.

If you have any questions, then please contact Fr. Adrian.

SVP: We will be holding a raffle ticket sale in support of the SVP after all the masses on the weekend of 18^th & 19^th July. 

Lifts To Mass:  The SVP would like to hear from parishioners who might need a lift to Mass. If you call/voice message the office 02085083492, or email: Loughton@brcdt.org, and leave your details, the SVP will try and help.

SVP 2026 Summer Raffle: We are delighted to announce the launch of the St Vincent de Paul 2026 Summer Raffle. This valuable fundraising initiative raised a record-breaking £95,000 nationally last year, enabling the Society to turn concern into action and provide practical support to those facing loneliness, isolation and the daily struggles of poverty in all its forms.

Tickets will be on sale after each Mass through SVP volunteers at £1 per ticket or £5 per book. The draw will take place on 24 September 2026, with prizes including £5,000 (1st prize), £1,000 (2nd prize) and 15 prizes of £100.

Parishioners who wish to sell tickets to family, friends or colleagues are very welcome to do so; please speak to an SVP member so we can record the allocation of books and ensure everything is processed correctly. All counterfoils and money must be returned to the SVP head office by 14 September 2026, so we kindly ask that any external sales are completed in good time.

Please note: there is a small typo on the raffle tickets showing the year as 2025 instead of 2026, but please be assured that all tickets will still be accepted.

Thank you for your support

SVP Loughton

St Edmund Life Group– Supporting life from conception to natural death.

Any questions, please ring Paul 07456 405221 The Group Patron is Our Lady of Guadalupe

Note for Contemporary Music Group-(Please Note Change of Date) 

Kindly note our Mass is this Sunday 12th July. 

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!

Final Places – Summer Holiday Opportunity. The St John Bosco Children’s Camp is held near Brentwood. It is an activities camp including archery, fishing, Aqua Park visit, football, kayaking and much more. Final places are currently available for children currently in school year 5 – 7 (i.e. aged 9 – 12 on 31^st August 2026) to spend a week at camp. Week One 25th July – 1st August or Week Two 1st – 8th August. The camp is run with a Catholic ethos and is for all children, especially those who may not otherwise have a summer holiday. Suggested donation £200, but fully funded places are also available thanks to generous grants. All application details are at www.boscocamp.co.uk 

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.

Parish Administrator Notice:

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

CAFOD – Venezuela Earthquake Appeal 

Our thoughts and prayers are with all the people of Venezuela after the two devastating earthquakes near Caracas. Please visit the CAFOD website at cafod.org.uk if you would like to donate online to help the survivors of this crisis with emergency water, food and shelter. 

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.

Job Vacancies

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

Vacancies

Parish Bookkeeper- Cathedral House 

A vacancy has arisen for a Parish Bookkeeper, to provide dedicated support in respect of financial control and reporting functions to individual Parishes and manage the day-to-day parish related accounting function within the central finance department. The role will work closely with the Parish Support Finance Assistant and will be 14 hours per week worked over two days. 

The post will be primarily based at Cathedral House with some travel to parishes required. 

The full job description is available on our website www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/diocese/working-for-us

The closing date for applications is 31^st July 2026 and we will then invite suitable applicants to interview.

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

Caritas Social Action Network

We are recruiting for a Policy and Public Affairs Officer to join our team on a full-time maternity cover contract,

Key details:

Role: Policy and Public Affairs Officer
Organisation: Caritas Social Action Network — CSAN
Contract: Full-time, fixed-term maternity cover
Salary: £30,000
Location: London / hybrid, mostly home-based
Closing date: Monday 13 July 2026, 12 noon
Interviews: Thursday 16 July 2026, in person in London

You can view the vacancy here:
https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/caritas-social-action-network-csan-/policy-and-public-affairs-officer-maternity-leave-/1073529?organisationName=caritas-social-action-network-csan-&jobTitle=policy-and-public-affairs-officer-maternity-leave-

This role would suit someone who wants to put their skills at the service of the Church’s social mission, working with charities across England and Wales who support people experiencing poverty, homelessness, migration, exclusion and injustice.

Weekday Masses: 6th July Monday 9:30am Mass
7th July Tuesday 9:00am Mass
8th July Wednesday 9:30am Mass
9th July Thursday 9:30am Mass
10th July Friday 9:30am Mass
12th July Sunday 3:00pm Divine Mercy Devotions
Fr. Adrian on Holiday
Whilst Fr. Adrian is away, we are delighted to welcome Fr. Christopher Clohessy, who has kindly agreed to look after the parish during his absence. Fr. Christopher is a priest from South Africa and is currently teaching in Rome. Fr. Adrian is very grateful to him for providing this ministry and asks that we extend to him the warm welcome and hospitality for which our parish is so well known.

Ordination of Reverend Andre Illes
Please pray for the Reverend Andre Illes who was ordained priest on Saturday this weekend (4 July) at Brentwood Cathedral. We pray that the Lord will strengthen and guide him in his future ministry.

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.

First Holy Communion Programme Registration Forms
One of the most important things we learn as disciples of Jesus is that he calls each of us into a deep and loving friendship with him. One of the greatest gifts he gives us to nurture and strengthen that friendship is the Eucharist, where we receive Him in Holy Communion. In our parish we begin preparing children for this special sacrament in Year 4 (ages 8–9), helping them to grow in their understanding of God’s love and in their relationship with Jesus.

Registration forms for our First Holy Communion programme are now available at the back of the Church for children in Year 4 and above (minimum age 8). The closing date for applications is
30 September 2026. Please take a registration form and return it to the parish office by this date.
We ask that you also provide a copy of your child’s baptism certificate when submitting the form.

There will be a meeting for parents in November, and our formation sessions will begin during Advent as we journey together towards this important milestone in your child’s faith. We are very much looking forward to accompanying our children and families through this year’s programme as we help guide our young people in growing closer to the Lord. Over the coming months, we encourage you to begin talking with your children about Jesus’ presence in the Eucharist and what it means to receive him in Holy Communion. It can also be a wonderful opportunity to share your own memories of your First Holy Communion and reflect together on what the Eucharist means in your own life of faith.

If you have any questions, then please contact Fr. Adrian.
St Edmund Life Group- Supporting life from conception to natural death.
Any questions, please ring Paul 07456 405221 The Group Patron is Our Lady of Guadalupe

2nd Collection: There will be a second collection on the weekend of 11th & 12th July for
Sea Sunday -Stella Maris to support the seafarers, fishers and their families.

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 of July Mass.
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!

Lifts To Mass: The SVP would like to hear from parishioners who might need a lift to Mass. If you call/voice message the office 02085083492, or email: Loughton@brcdt.org, and leave your details, the SVP will try and help.

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

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.

Parish Administrator Notice:
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

CAFOD – Venezuela Earthquake Appeal
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the people of Venezuela after the two devastating earthquakes near Caracas. Please visit the CAFOD website at cafod.org.uk if you would like to donate online to help the survivors of this crisis with emergency water, food and shelter.

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.

JOB VACANCIES

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust

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
Interview Date
Starting Date
Site Manager (Full-Time 37 hpw)
Monday 13th July 2026
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Loughton
TBC
ASAP
Learning Support Assistant (Apprenticeship qualification will also be considered)
Monday 13th July 2026
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Loughton
TBC
September 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