27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

COMMUNITY DAY

Many thanks to everyone who helped plan, organise or deliver our parish community day last Sunday. Thank you, also, to everyone who came along: there was a wonderful feeling of togetherness, discovery and warmth.  As we learnt more about the parish and made or renewed friendships the main word that came to mind was encouragement.  Thank you again and well done!

‘Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.’  1 Thessalonians 5:11.

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

There will be a second collection this weekend for CAFOD after all the masses. Envelopes will also be available at the back of the Church if you would like to make a donation.

VOCATIONS

The next “Enquirers’ Evening” for those considering or interested in a vocation to the priesthood is on Tuesday 8 October at Brentwood Cathedral. The speaker will be Fr Mark Reilly.

For further information please contact Fr Mark Swires: vocprom@brcdt.org

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:

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 7.15pm in the parish room. Please keep this group in your prayers. Many thanks. Any further details please contact Paul 07861032174

MISSO COFFEE MORNING 

Please Note the Misso Coffee morning has been changed to Sunday 20th October, 2024 after the 9:00am & 11:00am masses. Please support this important work and enjoy the coffee, tea and cakes!

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
  6. Vacancy – Cover supervisor / Admin assistant

Full time – 36 hours per week

Term time only

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 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, Amelia Burns, Lyn Povey 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.