Week Starting 25th August Mass Times:
Bank Holiday Monday 10:00am,Tuesday No Mass, Wednesday 9:30am,Thursday 9:00am, Friday 9:30am
Week Starting 1st September Mass Times:
Monday 9:30am, Tuesday No Mass, Wednesday 9:30am, Thursday 9:30am, Friday 9:30am
CONFESSIONS ARE AVAILABLE SATURDAY 5:00-5:45pm
Please pray for the response of the soul of Ian Johnson who died recently. We keep his family in our prayers as well.
Displays and Notices
A display was recently removed from the foyer in the church and thrown away. Please speak with Fr. Adrian or the parish office before removing any notices or displays. All posters need to go through the parish office before being put on the noticeboard. Thank you.
Contemporary Music Group
We will next be playing and singing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 7th September and holding a practice beforehand 7 to 8pm on Monday, 1st September.
We hope you all enjoyed your summer break and are now back, refreshed and ready to sing. Please do try to make the practice as well as the Mass itself – we all sing and play better with practice!
We’re glad to advise that a young guitarist from our parish is willing to join us, so let’s make him very welcome! We would also welcome more singers or musicians who may consider joining our group – simply come along! Thank you all.
Antoniazzi-Abortion to Birth, Leadbeater-Assisted Suicide
Matters are moving fast with a debate on Leadbeater Assisted Dying and Antoniazzi Abortion to birth on September 12.
There is Template letter on the parish website encouraging parishioners to write to the Lords requesting & appealing to consider voting against both pieces of legislation; neither of which was on the governments Manifesto, which enables the peers to vote against both Antoniazzi and Leadbeater.
Please find a link to write to the Lord’s https://www.writetothem.com/lords
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.
Brentwood Catholic Youth Service – Youth Gather, 25th – 26th October
Youth Gather is a weekend of faith, fun and friendship – with speakers, workshops, prayer and outdoor activities, meeting friends old and new, and all while sharing in and celebrating our Catholic faith. There will be coaches offering transport from around the Diocese included in the cost, as well as all meals, cabin accommodation and activities. This event is for year 9 and above. Apply now at www.bcys.net/events
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,
and all our loved ones who are unwell.