Mass will be celebrated, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:30am. Please note there will be NO MASS on Tuesday and Thursday this week.
NEWS FROM FR ADRIAN
Dear Friends
I had a hospital procedure this week which went well and I am currently on sick leave whilst I recover. I have a follow-up procedure the week of 25th November and hope to return to ministry later that week. I am grateful to the Franciscan Friars at Woodford and the La Salette Fathers who are covering Masses during this time.
Thank you also for your prayers and good wishes.
If 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. Please also consult those parishes if you would like to go to Confession whilst I am on sick leave.
The Parish Office will continue as normal for administrative enquiries from mid-morning until early afternoon on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Please keep me in your prayers and know that you remain in mine.
God bless you all
Fr. Adrian
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
A very big “Thank you” to everyone who supported the Loughton Remembrance Day service and to all the helpers and volunteers who worked in the Church Hall serving delicious soup and cakes in support of the Royal British Legion remembering all those who fought for our freedom.
MASSES FOR OUR DECEASED FRIENDS AND RELATIVES IN NOVEMBER
During the month of November, we remember those who have died in a special way. We support them with our prayers and Masses, that the Lord will bring them quickly into the fullness of his presence.
There are envelopes available at the back of the church for Masses for our deceased loved ones. Please fill in the names of those you would like to pray for on paper and enclose it in the envelope with any offering you would like to make. Please then post your envelope through the presbytery door. A basket with the envelopes will be placed by the altar at Masses from 2 November for the whole month.
PARISH PRO LIFE GROUP MEETING
The next meeting takes place in the upper room (The Retreat) of the Parish Centre on Monday 2nd December 7.15 – 8.45pm. Please keep this date in your diary.
Any questions please ring Paul 07861032174.
GRAND PRIZE DRAW WITH CHRISTMAS HAMPERS
Join us for Coffee and Cake from 12 Noon on Sunday 15th December in the Parish Hall for our annual Grand Prize Draw with Christmas Hampers.
We would be most grateful for Grand prize and Hamper donations.The parish have always been very generous over the years.
All donations can be dropped off at the Presbytery or in the box placed in the Church porch from next week.
Thanking you all in anticipation.
ASSISTED SUICIDE BILL
Please take a look at Cardinal Vincent Nichols’ pastoral letter about the forthcoming Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill to be debated in parliament. Here is a link to the Cardinal’s thoughts and some resources to use to oppose the bill.
TO ALL PARISHIONERS
This year is the 40th anniversary of the Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society. As a fun way of supporting the great work of BCCS, our two choirs for this year adopted a cuddly bear mascot, and we occasionally put some money in a collection box for the benefit of BCCS. You may also remember that, earlier this year, parishioners kindly contributed to our collection. Fr. Adrian has kindly agreed that we can have another parishioner collection after the masses on 16th and 17th November and we’ll be shaking the box in the church porch (if cold!) or outside. Any contribution from you, small or large, will be much appreciated.
Thank you very much!
WORLD YOUTH SUNDAY
Please note the weekend of 23rd & 24th November is World Youth Sunday ( BCYS & Walsingham House) and there will be a 2nd collection after all the masses.
MISSO COFFEE MORNING
There will be a MISSO coffee morning on 1st December, 2024 after both 9:00am & 11:00am masses. Please can boxholders bring your boxes to be emptied on the day and give to Catherine Daly. Please support and enjoy the coffee, tea & cake.
ST JOSEPH THE WORKER CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, HUTTON
ARE LOOKING TO APPOINT A DEPUTY HEADTEACHER FOR APRIL 2025
For more information and a full advert, visit our school website: https://st-joseph-the-worker-catholic-primary-school.secure-primarysite.net/recruitment-1/
Applications Close: Tuesday 28th January 2025 at 12pm
Interviews: Tuesday 11th February 2025 at 9am
Visits welcome. Please contact Mrs Lesley Willats on 01277 227282 or admin@st-josephworker.essex.sch.uk for an application pack or to arrange a visit.
TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
- SEN TA, 31 hours p/w, ASAP
- Teacher of French, Full time, January 2025
- Teacher of English, Full time, January 2025
- Teacher of Maths, Part Time, January 2025
Please visit the school’s website https://www.tchs.org.uk/about-us/employment/ for further job information.
WINTER COAT COLLECTION
Calling London is a charity that collects unwanted coats and distributes to those people who are in need of one. One of our parishioners is reaching out to ask if you have any unused or unwanted coats at hone to please consider donating to this worthwhile cause. All types of warm coats are needed for all ages.
They only ask that the coat is still in a wearable condition. If you can donate a coat, there will a box in the entrance of the church during the weekend 16th & 17th November to collect them.
Many thanks in advance for your kind donations, it is very much appreciated.
EXPLORER SCOUTS FUNDRAISING FOR AUSTRALIA
For our next and final event, we are hosting a Quiz night in the church hall on
Saturday 16 November, tickets are £5 per player. Tickets are available from Sam Gell on 07956 449704 or email 7ef.parcom@gmail.com or look out for us at the weekend masses. Please come along and join in the fun and help our Explorer Scouts on their way to Australia! Thank you.
THE DIVINE MERCY APOSTALATE, LONDON
The Divine Mercy Apostalate, London is holding a Divine Mercy Lenten Retreat on Saturday 30 November 2024 from 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm at St Scholastica 17 Kenninghall Road Clapton London E5 8BS
The Retreat will include teachings on the Message of Mercy, Stations of the Cross, Holy Mass, Hour of Mercy with Adoration and Benediction and Veneration of the Image of Merciful Jesus. All Welcome. Please call millie on 07957594646 for more information
BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S SOCIETY
This November, Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society is pleased to re-launch their virtual Tree of Angels which will allow you to light up a symbolic angel on a virtual Christmas tree in memory of a loved one who has died while making a donation to the work of BCCS. Please visit www.bccs.org.uk and click on the Christmas tab where you will see ‘Tree of Angels’. You can read more about this initiative and can click onto the Tree of Angels portal to make your dedication and secure donation. If you have any questions about lighting an angel, please contact Damian ddillon@bccs.org.uk
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.