WEEKDAY MASS TIMES
Monday 9:30am, Tuesday 9:30am, Wednesday NO MASS, Thursday NO MASS, Friday NO MASS
Please Note: All clergy of the diocese are required to attend a conference with the Bishop this week. Please check the weekday mass times which are substantially different for the week ahead.
CONFESSIONS ARE AVAILABLE SATURDAY 5:00-5:45pm
Second Collection There will be a second collection for Evangelii Gaudium Day after the masses this weekend.
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.
School Certificates of Practice
If you are applying for a school for your child that requires a certificate of church attendance, then please allow a few minutes to see Fr. Adrian after a Sunday Mass and bring a copy of the
form along with you.
Empowering Vulnerable Children ( EVC ) Uganda Appeal
The weekend of 27th /28th September, 2025 Judi Fawcett, Founder and Trustee, will give a brief talk about their work at all the Masses. This charity provides a future, through education, for some of the poorest children in the world. For further information about EVC please go to their website at http://www.evcuganda.org.
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.
Parish Community Day & BBQ – 5th October, 2025
After last year’s successful community day and BBQ, we are holding it once again.
Please come along on the 5th October, 2025 after the Sunday masses and join us for a late summer BBQ and refreshments alongside our Community Day in the church hall. Our volunteer community leaders will be present to tell you about their parish and the many community activities available. We are a community that is busy, inclusive and has a strong sense of belonging. Everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing you.
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
Marriage Help – Retrouvaille helps couples find hope and healing for their marriage. Next date: 17th-19th Oct. www.retrouvaille.org.uk Tel: 0788 7296983
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,
Kathleen Pampellonne and all our loved ones who are unwell.
Job Vacancies
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School- Chingford
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School seeks an experienced KS2 teacher from January 2026.
The position is a full-time teaching role with some subject lead responsibility. Visits to the school are encouraged.
Please call Mrs. Lockwood on 02085294723 to request an application pack, arrange a visit to the school or to discuss the role further.
Trinity Catholic High School
- Teacher of English, Part time, Permanent, January 2026
- Teacher of Economics with TLR, Full time, Permanent, January 2026
- Teacher of Geography, Full time, Permanent, January 2026
- SEN TA, Part Time, Permanent, ASAP
Please see the website for details at https://www.tchs.org.uk Employment Opportunities
Diocese of Brentwood
Headteacher – St Peter’s Primary School, Romford
Deadline for applications: 12:00 (noon), 29th September 2025
Deputy Headteacher – St Peter’s Primary School, Billericay
Deadline for applications: 15:00, Tuesday 30th September 2025
Headteacher – St Mary’s Primary School, Hornchurch
Deadline for applications: 17:00, Monday 6th October 2025
KS2 Class Teacher and Phase Leader – St Mary’s Primary School, Chingford
Deadline for applications: 17:00, Wednesday 6th October 2025
Headteacher – Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Benfleet
Deadline for applications: 09:00 Wednesday 15th October 2025
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 – Tel 01992 572516, or the St. Thomas of Canterbury Friary at Woodford Green – Tel: 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 ON THE WEBSITE, BACK OF THE CHURCH NOTICE BOARD, AND IN THE OUTSIDE DISPLAY CASE.