Weekday Masses: 13th July Monday 9:30am Mass
14th July Tuesday No Mass
15th July Wednesday 9:30am Mass
16th July Thursday 9:30am Mass
17th July Friday 9:30am Mass
2nd Collection: There will be a second collection this weekend 11th & 12th 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 18th & 19th 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 31st 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
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 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
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.