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WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

Mass times this week are: Monday at 9:30am,Tuesday 9:30am, Wednesday 9:30am, Thursday 9:30am, Friday 9:30am. Stations of the Cross at 12:15pm on Friday

LENT NEWS

IGNATION PRAYER

Sunday 6 April 4pm- An hour of Ignatian meditation and prayer in the Church Hall. Join us to pray a guided meditation. Using our imagination, we will step into a Gospel story, encounter Jesus there, and listen as Jesus communicates with us through our imagination. We will foster a closer relationship with Jesus. Everyone is welcome – just bring your openness and curiosity, and of course your imagination!

STATIONS  OF  THE CROSS  will be on Friday 11 April at 12:15pm followed by . . .

LENTEN LUNCH AFTER STATIONS OF  THE CROSS

There will be a simple Lenten meal of soup and crusty bread following the 12.15pm Stations of the Cross on Friday 11th April. Please do join us in the hall for some beautiful homemade soups provided by the newly formed parish SVP.  Everyone welcome!  Please let us know if you are coming after the Sunday Masses this week (just so we know how much soup to make!).

READERS NEEDED FOR EASTER SERVICES

We are in need of readers for the Easter services. If you can help or know of anyone interested in reading please contact Julie on the email Julie.Callander@morganstanley.com or  you can write your name on the sign up sheet which is located on the Church notice board

ST EDMUND LIFE GROUP MEETING

The next meeting takes place in the upper room (The Retreat) of the Parish Centre on Monday 7th April 7.15 – 8.45pm. Please keep this date in your diary. Any questions please ring Paul 07861032174

GIFT AID NOTICE

To save money and be more sustainable, we will no longer be printing the small boxes of envelopes.

For Parishoners still using the weekly envelopes they have arrived and can be collected at the back of the Church. Also, please can you inform Abbie of your email address if you have not already provided it to her. Please write to abbie.akinfenwa@btinternet.com

If you pay your contribution direct to the bank, please use the spare envelopes at the end of the church for extra collections. 

If you are currently using the weekly envelopes and would like to switch to bank transfer, please message Abbie at abbie.akinfenwa@btinternet.com. Thank you!

EASTER FLOWERS

If you would like to make a donation towards Easter flowers please leave your donation with your name and gift aid number ( if applicable) at the Presbytery. 

HOLY WEEK SERVICE TIMES

Wednesday 16th April 11:00am  Chrism Mass at Brentwood Cathedral

Thursday 17th April 8:00pm    Maundy Thursday- Mass of the Lord’s Supper

Friday 18th April 12:15pm  Children’s Station of the Cross

Friday 18th April 3:00pm     Liturgy of the Passion of our Lord

Saturday 19th April 12:00pm   Święconka -Polish Blessing of Food (in English)

Saturday 19th April 8:00pm     Easter Vigil

Sunday 20th April 9:00am     Easter Sunday Mass

Sunday 20th April 11:00am   Easter Sunday Mass

SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF UNBORN CHILDREN:

The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) is holding a meeting which is open to anyone who is interested in the pro-life cause, on Tuesday 8th April, at 7.30 p.m.  at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Epping. In this meeting, SPUC will focus on current pro-life campaigns, especially the serious threat posed by the assisted suicide bill currently before Parliament. All are welcome to attend.

WALK WITH ME LENT BOOKS – A JOURNEY OF PRAYER FOR LENT 2025

ARE AVAILABLE IN THE REPOSITORY PRICE = £1

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, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl, Lyn Povey, Mason Family and all our loved ones who are unwell.

Job Vacancies

KS1/2 CLASS TEACHER

Required for September 2025

Salary: MPR (+ London Fringe)

Contract: full-time, permanent

(Applications from ECTs are welcome)

Details can be found at:

https://www.st-josephworker.essex.sch.uk/recruitment-1/

https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/

https://www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk/Vacancies/Search.aspx

Headteacher of St Peter’s Catholic Primary School, Romford

NoR 416          Salary L19-L25

Closing date:   Tuesday 22 April 2025 by 12 noon

Shortlisting:     Wednesday 30 April 2025

Interview:         Tuesday 6 May 2025

Start Date September 1st 2025 or January 1st 20.

For further details please see https://www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/departments/education/vacancies/school-vacancies/

THE SECULAR CLERGY COMMON FUND

The Secular Clergy Common Fund (‘Big M’) is looking to appoint a new CEO. It makes grants to our sick and retired priests and looks after two Catholic cemeteries in London. 

The role is 0.6FTE and offers flexible working and a salary of £50k-£60k pro rata. For further details contact Angela Rowe secretary@secularclergy.org.uk  Closing date 28th April 2025.

Headteacher/Deputy Headteacher Vacancies in Brentwood Diocese

Headteacher – St Peter’s School, Romford
Deadline for applications: 12:00 (noon), Tuesday 22nd April 2025

Deputy Teacher – St Patrick’s Primary School, Walthamstow
Deadline for applications: 15:00, Monday 28th April 2025

Headteacher – St Mary’s Primary School, Hornchurch
Deadline for applications: 17:00, Monday 28th April 2025

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

Mass times this week are: Monday at 9:30am,Tuesday 9:30am, Wednesday 9:30am, Thursday 9:00am, Friday 9:30am. Stations of the Cross at 7:00pm on Friday

CLOCKS GO FORWARD 1 Hour on  SUNDAY 30th MARCH @1:00am

LENT NEWS

Sacrament of Reconciliation – 31st MARCH 7:00pm in the Church

Confessions will be this evening. There is a short talk on the importance of coming to Confession at 7pm, then there will be a number of priests available for the sacrament. Please come along for this important preparation for Easter.

Stations of the Cross this week is on Friday 4 April at 7:00pm.  All are welcome.

Sunday 6 April 4pm- An hour of Ignatian meditation and prayer in the Church Hall. Join us to pray a guided meditation. Using our imagination, we will step into a Gospel story, encounter Jesus there, and listen as Jesus communicates with us through our imagination. We will foster a closer relationship with Jesus. Everyone is welcome – just bring your openness and curiosity, and of course your imagination!

LENTEN LUNCH AFTER STATIONS OF  THE CROSS

There will be a simple Lenten meal of soup and crusty bread following the 12.15pm Stations of the Cross on Friday 11th April. Please do join us in the hall for some beautiful homemade soups provided by the newly formed parish SVP.

NOTE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP

 We will next be playing and singing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 6th April and holding a practice beforehand 7 to 8pm on Wednesday, 2nd April in the Retreat (the room situated above the stairs in the Church hall).

(Please note the change to Wednesday from our usual Monday evening practice).

Please make every effort to come to the practice as well as the Mass so that we can practice the hymns and psalm for the Sunday. Thanks.

If there is anyone in the Parish who may consider joining our group, you would be made very welcome!

ST EDMUND LIFE GROUP MEETING

The next meeting takes place in the upper room (The Retreat) of the Parish Centre on Monday 7th April 7.15 – 8.45pm. Please keep this date in your diary. Any questions please ring Paul 07861032174.

GIFT AID NOTICE 

To save money and be more sustainable, we will no longer be printing the small boxes of envelopes.

If you pay your contribution direct to the bank, please use the spare envelopes at the end of the church for extra collections. 

For those still using the weekly envelopes they have been ordered and should be arriving soon. We will inform you when they are ready to collect. 

If you are currently using the weekly envelopes and would like to switch to bank transfer, please message Abbie at abbie.akinfenwa@btinternet.com.

Thank you!

SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF UNBORN CHILDREN:

The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) is holding a meeting which is open to anyone who is interested in the pro-life cause, on Tuesday 8th April, at 7.30 p.m.  at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Epping. In this meeting, SPUC will focus on current pro-life campaigns, especially the serious threat posed by the assisted suicide bill currently before Parliament. All are welcome to attend.

LENTEN REFLECTION AT THE MOST HOLY REDEEMER, BILLERICAY

On Sunday 6th April at 5.30 pm. The Most Holy Redeemer Singers warmly invite you to join them for a programme of Anthems and Motets, together with readings appropriate to the Season of Lent. They are joined by Emma Gibbins, Director of Music at Chelmsford Cathedral, who will play pieces by Demessieux, Joel Martinson and Bach arranged Widor.

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, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl, Lyn Povey, Mason Family and all our loved ones who are unwell.

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

Mass times this week are: Monday at 9:30am,Tuesday 9:30am, Wednesday 9:30am, Thursday 9:30am, Friday 9:30am. Stations of the Cross at 10:00am on Friday after the morning mass.

SECOND COLLECTION-JUBILEE

There will be a second collection after the masses. It is a national collection dedicated to supporting the Jubilee initiatives and projects at the Catholic National Shrine & Basilica of Our Lady of Walsingham.

LENT NEWS

Stations of the Cross this week is on Friday after the 9:30am morning Mass.

We will be joined by pupils from St. John Fisher School.

Everyone is welcome to attend, but if you are working from home or in town, why not make a special effort to attend and walk with Our Lord on his way to Calvary. This beautiful devotion grew out of imitations of the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem, which is a traditional processional route symbolising the path Jesus walked to Mount Calvary. The objective of the stations is to help the Christian faithful to make a spiritual pilgrimage contemplating the Passion of Christ.

LENT EVENTS & TALKS

Monday 31 March 7:30pm – Talk – Why go to Confession? A talk by Fr. Adrian on the beautiful Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Church Hall followed by Confessions from 7:30.  A number of priests will be available.

Sunday 6 April 4pm – An hour of Ignatian meditation and prayer in the Church Hall

LENTEN LUNCH AFTER STATIONS OF THE CROSS

There will be a simple Lenten meal of soup and crusty bread following the 12.15pm Stations of the Cross on Friday 11th April. Please do join us in the hall for some beautiful homemade soups provided by the newly formed parish SVP.

JOIN US FOR THE FIRST ST EDMUND’S YOUNG ADULTS MEETING!

Are you 18-35 and looking to connect with other young adults in our Catholic community? St. Edmund’s Young Adults is launching, and we want you to be part of it!

Our first gathering will be a chance to meet fellow young adults, share ideas, and shape what this group will become. Whether you’re looking for faith discussions, social events, or service opportunities, this is your chance to have a say!

📅 Sunday, March 23rd
⏰ 5:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 St. Edmund’s Parish

Come for good conversation, new friendships, and a welcoming space to grow in faith together. We’d love to see you there!

GIFT AID NOTICE 

To save money and be more sustainable, we will no longer be printing the small boxes of envelopes.

If you pay your contribution direct to the bank, please use the spare envelopes at the end of the church for extra collections. 

For those still using the weekly envelopes they have been ordered and should be arriving soon. We will inform you when they are ready to collect. 

If you are currently using the weekly envelopes and would like to switch to bank transfer, please message Abbie at abbie.akinfenwa@btinternet.com.

Thank you!

ST EDMUND LIFE GROUP MEETING

The next meeting takes place in the upper room (The Retreat) of the Parish Centre on Monday 7th April 7.15 – 8.45pm. Please keep this date in your diary. Any questions please ring Paul 07861032174.

FOOD BANK DONATIONS

The box for food donations is now tucked away in the parent and baby room (to the left as you enter the church).Thank you very much for making donations, they are greatly needed at the moment.

WALK WITH ME LENT BOOKS – A JOURNEY OF PRAYER FOR LENT 2025

ARE AVAILABLE IN THE REPOSITORY PRICE = £1

CLOCKS GO FORWARD 1 Hour on  SUNDAY 30th MARCH @1:00am

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, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl, Lyn Povey, Mason Family and all our loved ones who are unwell.

Job Vacancies

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

• Teacher of Economics with a TLR, Full time, Easter or September 2025
• Teacher of French, Full time, Easter or September 2025

Please visit the school’s website https://www.tchs.org.uk/about-us/employment/ for further job information. 

CARITAS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

This new role within the Diocese will help develop and strengthen our charitable action and ministry. Working alongside the Director of Caritas, the successful applicant will have excellent digital media, organisation and presentation skills, and a heart for Catholic Social Teaching, helping to share this valuable work in schools and parishes, supporting existing volunteers. £24,000 – £27,000pa depending on experience. Full time, including some evenings and weekends. Closing date 31st March at noon. More information and application details: caritas@dioceseofbrentwood.org

KS1/2 CLASS TEACHER

Required for September 2025

Salary: MPR (+ London Fringe)

Contract: full-time, permanent

(Applications from ECTs are welcome)

Details can be found at:

https://www.st-josephworker.essex.sch.uk/recruitment-1/

https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/

https://www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk/Vacancies/Search.aspx

LOYOLA PREPARATORY SCHOOL

A Catholic boy’s school in Buckhurst Hill, is looking to appoint a Music & Choir Teacher (part time) to start in September 2025.  For an application pack please telephone 020 8504 7372, email office@loyolaprepschool.co.uk or see the school website.  Closing date for applications is 24/03/25. 

HEADTEACHER
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Hornchurch

Required from 1st September 2025. L19-25 (Starting salary based on experience). NOR: 420 (2 form entry).

The Governors of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Head Teacher from September 2025, due to our current Head Teacher relocating with their family. St Mary’s is a caring, friendly school and parish community where our Catholic Ethos is central to all that we do. Our new Head Teacher will work with Governors to shape the strategic direction of the school and will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of St Mary’s. Our new Head Teacher will lead a team that strives together in the best interest of all of our children.

Deadline for applications: 4:00 pm on Wednesday 26th March 2025. We welcome and encourage applicants to visit our school. If required please liaise with the School Office Manager, Joanne Brooks. Information and application packs are available at admin@stmcps.co.uk and completed applications should be sent to this address also. Further information is available from the school website: https://www.stmaryscatholicprimaryschool.co.uk/ 

VACANCIES

The Trustees of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust wish to appoint for the following vacancies within the Trust.

Position

Closing Date

School

Starting Date

Interview Date

KS1/2 Teacher 

(ECT applications welcome)

Sunday 23rd March 2025

St Alban’s/St Luke’s Catholic Academy, Harlow

September 2025

TBC

KS2 Teacher (ECT applications welcome)

Friday 28th March 2025

St John Fisher Catholic Primary, Loughton

September 2025

TBC

HLTA

Friday 28th March 2025

St John Fisher Catholic Primary, Loughton

ASAP

TBC

Catering Manager (Maternity Cover)

Friday 28th March 2025

St John Fisher Catholic Primary, Loughton

ASAP

TBC

EYFS Practitioner

Friday 28th March 2025

St Luke’s/St Alban’s Catholic Academy, Harlow

ASAP

TBC

For further details please visit www.ourladyoffatimatrust.essex.sch.uk or alternatively call Mrs Irene Nelson, H.R. Manager on 01279 425383. 

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

Mass times this week are: Monday at 9:30am,Tuesday 9:30am, Wednesday 9:00am, Thursday 9:30am, Friday 9:30am. Stations of the Cross at 12:15pm on Friday.

LENT NEWS

Stations of the Cross this week is on Friday at 12:15pm. Everyone is welcome to attend, but if you are working from home or in town, why not make a special effort to attend and walk with Our Lord on his way to Calvary. This beautiful devotion grew out of imitations of the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem, which is a traditional processional route symbolising the path Jesus walked to Mount Calvary. The objective of the stations is to help the Christian faithful to make a spiritual pilgrimage contemplating the Passion of Christ.

On Sunday,16th March, at 3pm we pray the Divine Mercy prayer in Church. The primary focus of the Divine Mercy devotion is the merciful love of God and the desire to let that love and mercy flow through one’s own heart towards those in need of it. The prayer is simple but powerful and an important reminder of how much we rely on God’s mercy in our troubled world today. Confessions will also be available at this time.

LIFE TALK

Thank you to all who attended the first Lent event – the talk by Katherine Hampton, from the Society for the Protection of the Unborn Child. Thank you, also, to everyone who made the evening a success.  

Katherine was a mine of information and inspiration on this bill which is contrary to the teaching of Scripture and the Church. A key factor from Katherine’s talk is that we can still do something positive to stop the bill from being passed. Please see some key information below:

1. Only 28 MPs need to change their mind and vote against the bill for it to be defeated.

2. Please consider keeping in touch with your MP to thank them for opposing the bill if they did so, or to encourage them to change mind if they supported it before.

3. MPs respond well to handwritten letters.

If you are writing to your MP, you may wish to quote Cardinal Vincent Nichols wise judgement in your letter to the MP, “If this is approved by law, a key protection of human life falls away…and risks bringing about for all medical professionals a slow change from duty of care to duty of death.”

LIFE EVENTS & TALKS

Sunday 16 March 3pm – Divine Mercy Prayer in the Church.

Monday 31 March 7:30pm – Talk – Why go to Confession? A talk by Fr. Adrian on the beautiful Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Church Hall.

GROUP CHURCH CLEAN

There will be a group Church Clean at 10:00am on Thursday 20th March after the morning mass. Please come and help us if you are able. 

Sunday 6 April 4pm – An hour of Ignatian meditation and prayer in the Church Hall.

JOIN US FOR THE FIRST ST EDMUND’S YOUNG ADULTS MEETING!

Are you 18-35 and looking to connect with other young adults in our Catholic community? St. Edmund’s Young Adults is launching, and we want you to be part of it!

Our first gathering will be a chance to meet fellow young adults, share ideas, and shape what this group will become. Whether you’re looking for faith discussions, social events, or service opportunities, this is your chance to have a say!

📅 Sunday, March 23rd
⏰ 5:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 St. Edmund’s Parish

Come for good conversation, new friendships, and a welcoming space to grow in faith together. We’d love to see you there!

MARANATHA

Join us for Prayer and Praise and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Thursday 20th March from 7.00 to 9.00pm.  We also continue this month with The Rescue Project which seeks to proclaim the gospel in a compelling and attractive way. All are welcome and there is no need to book, just come along and we look forward to seeing you at the Sion Community, Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex CM15 9BX.. Teresa Caravalho and team

WALK WITH ME LENT BOOKS – A JOURNEY OF PRAYER FOR LENT 2025

ARE AVAILABLE IN THE REPOSITORY PRICE = £1

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, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl, Lyn Povey, Mason Family and all our loved ones who are unwell.

Job Vacancies

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

• Teacher of Economics with a TLR, Full time, Easter or September 2025
• Teacher of French, Full time, Easter or September 2025

Please visit the school’s website https://www.tchs.org.uk/about-us/employment/ for further job information. 

HEADTEACHER – ST PETER’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, ROMFORD

Our current Head, Mrs Waterfield, is retiring after 20 years. The Governors are seeking to appoint a Headteacher to begin in September to continue the excellent work at this caring, friendly and diverse two form entry primary school. Visits from prospective applicants are warmly encouraged, and can be arranged at a time to suit you.

Full details: https://www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/departments/education/vacancies/school-vacancies/.

Salary Group 3 L18-24a (depending on experience). Closing date for applications: Monday 17th March

CARITAS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

This new role within the Diocese will help develop and strengthen our charitable action and ministry. Working alongside the Director of Caritas, the successful applicant will have excellent digital media, organisation and presentation skills, and a heart for Catholic Social Teaching, helping to share this valuable work in schools and parishes, supporting existing volunteers. £24,000 – £27,000pa depending on experience. Full time, including some evenings and weekends. Closing date 31st March at noon. More information and application details: caritas@dioceseofbrentwood.org

KS1/2 CLASS TEACHER

Required for September 2025

Salary: MPR (+ London Fringe)

Contract: full-time, permanent

(Applications from ECTs are welcome)

Details can be found at:

https://www.st-josephworker.essex.sch.uk/recruitment-1/

https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/

https://www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk/Vacancies/Search.aspx

LOYOLA PREPARATORY SCHOOL

A Catholic boy’s school in Buckhurst Hill, is looking to appoint a Music & Choir Teacher (part time) to start in September 2025.  For an application pack please telephone 020 8504 7372, email office@loyolaprepschool.co.uk or see the school website.  Closing date for applications is 24/03/25. 

HEADTEACHER
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Hornchurch

Required from 1st September 2025. L19-25 (Starting salary based on experience). NOR: 420 (2 form entry).

The Governors of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Head Teacher from September 2025, due to our current Head Teacher relocating with their family. St Mary’s is a caring, friendly school and parish community where our Catholic Ethos is central to all that we do. Our new Head Teacher will work with Governors to shape the strategic direction of the school and will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of St Mary’s. Our new Head Teacher will lead a team that strives together in the best interest of all of our children.

Deadline for applications: 4:00 pm on Wednesday 26th March 2025. We welcome and encourage applicants to visit our school. If required please liaise with the School Office Manager, Joanne Brooks. Information and application packs are available at admin@stmcps.co.uk and completed applications should be sent to this address also. Further information is available from the school website: https://www.stmaryscatholicprimaryschool.co.uk/ 

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust

VACANCIES

The Trustees of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust wish to appoint for the following vacancies within the Trust.

Position

Closing Date

School

Starting Date

Interview Date

KS1/2 Teacher 

(ECT applications welcome)

Sunday 23rd March 2025

St Alban’s/St Luke’s Catholic Academy, Harlow

September 2025

TBC

KS2 Teacher (ECT applications welcome)

Friday 28th March 2025

St John Fisher Catholic Primary, Loughton

September 2025

TBC

HLTA

Friday 28th March 2025

St John Fisher Catholic Primary, Loughton

ASAP

TBC

Catering Manager (Maternity Cover)

Friday 28th March 2025

St John Fisher Catholic Primary, Loughton

ASAP

TBC

EYFS Practitioner

Friday 28th March 2025

St Luke’s/St Alban’s Catholic Academy, Harlow

ASAP

TBC

For further details please visit www.ourladyoffatimatrust.essex.sch.uk or alternatively call Mrs Irene Nelson, H.R. Manager on 01279 425383. 

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

Mass times this week are: Monday at 9:30am,Tuesday NO MASS, Wednesday 9:30am, Thursday 9:30am, Friday 9:00am. Stations of the Cross at 7:00pm on Friday evening.

WHERE DID THE GLORIA AND ALLELUIA GO?

Many people wonder where the Alleluia and Gloria have gone during Lent. The instruction from the Church is to omit these during this season so that our liturgy is a little more restrained and to help us rejoice and celebrate when they return at Easter. The acclamation before the Gospel reading is usually ‘Praise to you, O Christ, King of eternal glory’ or a variation on these words. For the same reason, there are no flowers in the church during this season.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

The Stations of the Cross is a beautiful devotion where we walk with the Lord on his way to Calvary. This week, Stations will be at 7:00pm this Friday (14th March). We will vary the times through Lent to allow as many people to attend as possible. Why not commit to coming to at least one of the Stations of the Cross this Lent to meditate on Our Lord’s Passion?

LENT EVENTS AND TALKS

Monday 10 March 7:30pm – Talk – The Leadbeater Assisted Suicide Bill. Katherine Hampton is our speaker from SPUC in the Church Hall.

Sunday 16 March 3pm – Divine Mercy Prayer in the Church Hall.

Monday 31 March 7:30pm – Talk – Why go to Confession?  A talk by Fr. Adrian on the beautiful Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Church Hall.

Sunday 6 April 4pm – An hour of Ignatian meditation and prayer in the Church Hall.

A NOTE OF THANKS TO THE PARISH

We would like to give our heartfelt thanks to all of the people of the Parish that supported our fundraising events to travel to the Australian Jamboree 2025. We all had an amazing time, fantastic experiences and adventures.

Thank you all for helping us on our way!

Sofia, Charlie and Juliusz

Reindeer Explorers, 7th Epping Forest

ST EDMUND LIFE GROUP

10 March, 7.30-9 pm in the Church Hall on:

You are warmly invited and friends to a Lent talk by Katherine Hampton from SPUC on

Leadbeater Assisted Suicide Bill. What’s happening and What can we still do?

Refreshments available. Please keep this meeting in your prayers and bring friends.

WALK WITH ME LENT BOOKS – A JOURNEY OF PRAYER FOR LENT 2025

ARE AVAILABLE IN THE REPOSITORY PRICE = £1

JOIN US FOR THE FIRST ST EDMUND’S YOUNG ADULTS MEETING!

Are you 18-35 and looking to connect with other young adults in our Catholic community? St. Edmund’s Young Adults is launching, and we want you to be part of it!

Our first gathering will be a chance to meet fellow young adults, share ideas, and shape what this group will become. Whether you’re looking for faith discussions, social events, or service opportunities, this is your chance to have a say!

📅 Sunday, March 23rd
⏰ 5:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 St. Edmund’s Parish

Come for good conversation, new friendships, and a welcoming space to grow in faith together. We’d love to
see you there!

JOIN CAFOD’S BIG LENT WALK IN THE JUBILEE YEAR

You are invited to join CAFOD’s Big Lent Walk and journey together with Catholics in England, Wales and Scotland as Pilgrims of Hope in this Jubilee Year – walking 200km over 40 days during Lent. Journey to one of the churches or shrines designated as places of pilgrimage in our diocese as part of your Big Lent Walk. Every £1 you raise will support communities like Lokho’s in Kenya, experiencing the worst impact of the climate crisis, to rebuild their lives in hope. 

Sign up here: https://walk.cafod.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, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl,

Lyn Povey, Mason Family and all our loved ones who are unwell.

Job Vacancies

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

• Teacher of Economics with a TLR, Full time, Easter or September 2025
• Teacher of French, Full time, Easter or September 2025

Please visit the school’s website https://www.tchs.org.uk/about-us/employment/ for further job information. 

HEADTEACHER – ST PETER’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, ROMFORD

Our current Head, Mrs Waterfield, is retiring after 20 years. The Governors are seeking to appoint a Headteacher to begin in September to continue the excellent work at this caring, friendly and diverse two form entry primary school. Visits from prospective applicants are warmly encouraged, and can be arranged at a time to suit you.

Full details: https://www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/departments/education/vacancies/school-vacancies/.

Salary Group 3 L18-24a (depending on experience). Closing date for applications: Monday 17th March

CARITAS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

This new role within the Diocese will help develop and strengthen our charitable action and ministry. Working alongside the Director of Caritas, the successful applicant will have excellent digital media, organisation and presentation skills, and a heart for Catholic Social Teaching, helping to share this valuable work in schools and parishes, supporting existing volunteers. £24,000 – £27,000pa depending on experience. Full time, including some evenings and weekends. Closing date 31st March at noon. More information and application details: caritas@dioceseofbrentwood.org

KS1/2 CLASS TEACHER

Required for September 2025

Salary: MPR (+ London Fringe)

Contract: full-time, permanent

(Applications from ECTs are welcome)

Details can be found at:

https://www.st-josephworker.essex.sch.uk/recruitment-1/

https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/

https://www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk/Vacancies/Search.aspx

LOYOLA PREPARATORY SCHOOL

A Catholic boy’s school in Buckhurst Hill, is looking to appoint a Music & Choir Teacher (part time) to start in September 2025.  For an application pack please telephone 020 8504 7372, email office@loyolaprepschool.co.uk or see the school website.  Closing date for applications is 24/03/25. 

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

Mass times this week are:  Monday at 9:30am, Tuesday 9:30am Thursday 9:00am and Friday 9:30am. ASH WEDNESDAY TIMES See below

ASH WEDNESDAY

Ash Wednesday is this week on 5 March and marks the beginning of Lent. Masses with distribution of ashes are at 12:15pm and 7.30pm.

FASTING

The Church asks us to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday and to abstain from meat on these days.  Sometimes we can forget the importance of fasting in our spiritual lives as an act of penance, an act of solidarity with the poor and to allow ourselves a little more space for God to enter our lives.

Fasting and abstinence are obligatory for Catholics who are well enough,  from their 18th birthday until their 60th birthday, on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.

WHAT IS A CATHOLIC FAST?

When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal.

WHAT DOES ABSTINENCE MEAN?

Abstinence means not eating meat and we are asked to undertake this discipline every Friday of the year (as well as Ash Wednesday and Good Friday).  Catholics are asked to observe abstinence from meat from age 14 onwards.  

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

The Stations of the Cross is a beautiful devotion where we walk with the Lord on his way to Calvary.  This week, Stations will be after the 9:30 Mass this Friday (7 March).  We will vary the times through Lent to allow as many people to attend as possible.  Why not commit to coming to at least one of the Stations of the Cross this Lent to meditate on Our Lord’s Passion?

LENT EVENTS AND TALKS

Monday 10 March 7:30pm – Talk – The Leadbeater Assisted Suicide Bill. Katherine Hampton is our speaker from SPUC in the Church Hall.

Sunday 16 March 3pm – Divine Mercy Prayer in the Church Hall.

Monday 31 March 7:30pm – Talk – Why go to Confession?  A talk by Fr. Adrian on the beautiful Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Church Hall.

Sunday 6 April 4pm – An hour of Ignatian meditation and prayer in the Church Hall.

JOIN US FOR THE FIRST ST EDMUND’S YOUNG ADULTS MEETING!

Are you 18-35 and looking to connect with other young adults in our Catholic community? St. Edmund’s Young Adults is launching, and we want you to be part of it!

Our first gathering will be a chance to meet fellow young adults, share ideas, and shape what this group will become. Whether you’re looking for faith discussions, social events, or service opportunities, this is your chance to have a say!

📅 Sunday, March 23rd
⏰ 5:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 St. Edmund’s Parish

Come for good conversation, new friendships, and a welcoming space to grow in faith together. We’d love to
see you there!

JOIN CAFOD’S BIG LENT WALK IN THE JUBILEE YEAR

You are invited to join CAFOD’s Big Lent Walk and journey together with Catholics in England, Wales and Scotland as Pilgrims of Hope in this Jubilee Year – walking 200km over 40 days during Lent. Journey to one of the churches or shrines designated as places of pilgrimage in our diocese as part of your Big Lent Walk. Every £1 you raise will support communities like Lokho’s in Kenya, experiencing the worst impact of the climate crisis, to rebuild their lives in hope. 

Sign up here: https://walk.cafod.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, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl,

       Lyn Povey, Mason Family and all our loved ones who are unwell.

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

Mass times this week are:  Monday at 10:00am, Tuesday- No Mass

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 9:30am

LENT 2025

Ash Wednesday 5 March

10:30am – Mass at St. John Fisher School

12:15pm – Mass at St. Edmund’s

7:30pm – Mass at St. Edmund’s

Ashes will be imposed at all Masses.

LENT EVENTS AND TALKS

Monday 10 March 7:30pm – Talk – The Leadbeater Assisted Suicide Bill. Katherine Hampton is our speaker from SPUC in the Church Hall.

Sunday 16 March 3pm – Divine Mercy Prayer in the Church Hall.

Monday 31 March 7:30pm – Talk – Why go to Confession?  A talk by Fr. Adrian on the beautiful Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Church Hall.

Sunday 6 April 4pm – An hour of Ignatian meditation and prayer in the Church Hall.

NOTE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP

We will next be singing and playing at the 11am Mass on  Sunday, 2nd March and holding a practice 7 to 8pm on Monday, 24th February.Please do your best to come to the practice as well as the Mass; at our last practice, it was quite lonely in the choir loft with just a few of us there! It’ s also important as we practice a new psalm as well as the hymns being sung at the Mass. We know we can rely on you!

We warmly welcome any new singers or musicians in our Parish who may consider joining us – just come along!

ST EDMUND LIFE GROUP MEETING

The next meeting takes place in the upper room (The Retreat) of the Parish Centre on Monday 3rd March 7.15 – 8.45pm. Please keep this date in your diary.

Any questions please ring Paul 07861032174.

ST EDMUND LIFE GROUP

You are warmly invited and friends to a Lent talk by Katherine Hampton from SPUC on

10 March, 7.30-9 pm in the Church Hall on:

The Leadbeater Assisted Suicide Bill.What’s happening and What can we still do?

Refreshments available. Please keep this meeting in your prayers and bring friends.

JOIN US FOR THE FIRST ST EDMUND’S YOUNG ADULTS MEETING!

Are you 18-35 and looking to connect with other young adults in our Catholic community? St. Edmund’s Young Adults is launching, and we want you to be part of it!

CHURCH CLEAN

There will be a church clean next Thursday 27th February at 10:00am following the morning mass. Please come and help if you are able.

BAPTISMS

If there are parents wishing to have their children baptised at St. Edmund of Canterbury please could you kindly contact your parish priest Fr Adrian Lowe as soon as possible. For first time parents there is a Baptismal Programme run by Mrs Sharon Chalk. Baptisms take place on Saturdays at 12.30pm

Our first gathering will be a chance to meet fellow young adults, share ideas, and shape what this group will become. Whether you’re looking for faith discussions, social events, or service opportunities, this is your chance to have a say!

📅 Sunday, March 23rd
⏰ 5:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 St. Edmund’s Parish

Come for good conversation, new friendships, and a welcoming space to grow in faith together. We’d love to
see you there!

REPOSITORY

The new Sunday missals ( The order of the mass for Sundays) are now on sale for £20 from the repository at the back of the church.

A DAY WITH MARY

is taking place at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday 1 March 2025 (9.45am to 5.00pm). Further information is available at https://www.adaywithmary.org/  or https://eventcatholic.com/

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, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl,

       Lyn Povey, Mason Family and all our loved ones who are unwell.

JOB VACANCIES

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

Teacher of French, Full time, Easter 2025

Teacher of Science, Part time, Easter or September 2025

Teacher of Music, Part time, Easter 2025

Please visit the school’s website https://www.tchs.org.uk/about-us/employment/ for further job information. 

HEADTEACHER – ST PETER’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, ROMFORD

Our current Head, Mrs Waterfield, is retiring after 20 years. The Governors are seeking to appoint a Headteacher to begin in September to continue the excellent work at this caring, friendly and diverse two form entry primary school. Visits from prospective applicants are warmly encouraged, and can be arranged at a time to suit you.

Full details: https://www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/departments/education/vacancies/school-vacancies/.

Salary Group 3 L18-24a (depending on experience). Closing date for applications: Monday 17th March

CARITAS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

This new role within the Diocese will help develop and strengthen our charitable action and ministry. Working alongside the Director of Caritas, the successful applicant will have excellent digital media, organisation and presentation skills, and a heart for Catholic Social Teaching, helping to share this valuable work in schools and parishes, supporting existing volunteers. £24,000 – £27,000pa depending on experience. Full time, including some evenings and weekends. Closing date 31st March at noon. More information and application details: caritas@dioceseofbrentwood.org

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

Week Starting 10thFeb-  Mon 9:30am, Tues 9:30am Wed 9:30am, Thur 9:30am & Friday 9:30am

Week starting 17th Feb  Mon 9:30am, Tues 9:30am Wed 9:30am, Thur 9:30am & Friday 9:30am

2ND COLLECTION’S LISTED

LOURDES SICK & HELPERS PILGRIMAGE FUND 

There will be a second collection after all the masses this weekend 8-9th February, 2025

 RACIAL JUSTICE 

There will be a second collection after all the masses 15th-16th February, 2025

REPOSITORY

The new sunday missals ( The order of the mass for Sundays) are now on sale for £20 from the r

epository at the back of the church. 

COFFEE & CAKE SALE- 9th FEBRUARY, 2025

‘7th Epping Forest Beavers, Cubs & Scouts will be hosting a tea, coffee & cake sale in the church hall after both morning masses on Sunday 9th February. Please do come along and enjoy some delicious homemade cakes and support our forthcoming international camp to Belgium in July 2025!

We are also collecting unwanted Euros – if you have a handful of change leftover from holidays then we would welcome the donation!’

“CANON JOHN HARVEY’S 70th BIRTHDAY”

Saturday 15th February 2025.

Fr. John will celebrate the Vigil Mass at 6.30pm at Brentwood Cathedral. Followed immediately by a Birthday Reception in the Parish Hall. You will all be most welcome to attend. 

God Bless,  

Fr. John xx

NOTE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP

We will next be singing and playing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 2nd March and holding a practice 7 to 8pm on Monday, 24th February.

Please do your best to come to the practice as well as the Mass; at our last practice, it was quite lonely in the choir loft with just a few of us there! It’ s also important as we practice a new psalm as well as the hymns being sung at the Mass. We know we can rely on you! We warmly welcome any new singers or musicians in our Parish who may consider joining us – just come along!

A DAY WITH MARY

is taking place at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday 1 March 2025 (9.45am to 5.00pm). Further information is available at https://www.adaywithmary.org/  or https://eventcatholic.com/

BAPTISMS

If there are parents wishing to have their children baptised at St. Edmund of Canterbury please could you kindly contact your parish priest Fr Adrian Lowe as soon as possible. For first time parents there is a Baptismal Programme run by Mrs Sharon Chalk. Baptisms take place on Saturdays at 12.30pm

ALTAR SOCIETY

We need new members to join our Altar Society Group. If you can assist please contact Sharon 07854919207 or shazzafitzm@aol.com

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION NEWS

Dear Parents

This was in the newsletter at the start of the school year last September, but we are  printing it again now as a reminder.

It is wonderful that families in our parish our always enthusiastic about their children making their First Holy Communion.  I am sure that many of us remember our own experience of First Communion; how special it is to receive Jesus into our lives in this unique and profound way.  It is, of course, part of our own ongoing growth as Christians, as Children of God, and is the beginning of a lifetime of Communions – of being united with Jesus Christ who is our Lord and Saviour.  

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).  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.  Current thinking is that waiting a year , allowing maturity to develop, will help that understanding of friendship  and discipleship and will help our young people in the long term in their relationship with Christ.

The Communion programme will pause for a year and a new set of sessions will be developed to commence in September 2025/2026 for children aged 8 years and upwards.  This will take the form of six sessions around the theme of ‘meetings with Jesus.’  As always, families will be encouraged to supplement this by sharing their faith with their children at home.  Resources will be made available to families to help with this.

With every blessing

Fr. Adrian

Parish Priest

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, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl, Amelia Burns, 

         Lyn Povey, Mason Family and all our loved ones who are unwell.

JOB VACANCIES

The Trustees of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust wish to appoint for the following vacancies within the Trust.

Position

Closing Date

School

Starting Date

Interview Date

Site Manager (Full-Time -37hpw)

Monday 24th February 2025

St John Fisher Catholic Primary, Loughton

ASAP

TBC

HLTA

Monday 24th February 2025

St John Fisher Catholic Primary, Loughton

ASAP

TBC

KS2 Teacher (ECT applications welcome)

Sunday 23rd February 2025

St John Fisher Catholic Primary, Loughton

September 2025

Catering Manager (Maternity Cover)

Monday 24th February 2025

St John Fisher Catholic Primary, Loughton

Mar/April 2025

EYFS Practitioner

Sunday 23rd February 2025

St Luke’s/St Alban’s Catholic Academy, Harlow

ASAP

Thursday 27th February 2025

Midday Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Monday 24th February 2025

St Luke’s Catholic Academy

April 2025

TBC

For further details please visit www.ourladyoffatimatrust.essex.sch.uk or alternatively call Mrs Irene Nelson, H.R. Manager on 01279 425383. 

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

Weekday Masses this week are celebrated at 9:30am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. 

CRIB OFFERINGS (BCCS) COLLECTION ON  2nd FEBRUARY, 2025

There will be a collection after all the masses. 

PEACE DISPLAY

Please take a moment to have a look at the peace display in the foyer of the church, next to the library. It has been brilliantly created by school children from the Our Lady of Fatima Trust, including from our own St. John Fisher. It uses a number of different media and materials. We thank and congratulate our children add our prayers to theirs for peace.

REPOSITORY

The New Sunday Missals ( The order of the mass for Sundays) are now on sale for £20 from the Repository at the back of the church. 

COFFEE & CAKE SALE- 9th FEBRUARY, 2025

‘7th Epping Forest Beavers, Cubs & Scouts will be hosting a tea, coffee & cake sale in the church hall after both morning masses on Sunday 9th February. Please do come along and enjoy some delicious homemade cakes and support our forthcoming international camp to Belgium in July 2025!

We are also collecting unwanted Euros – if you have a handful of change leftover from holidays then we would welcome the donation!’

“CANON JOHN HARVEY’S 70th BIRTHDAY”

Saturday 15th February 2025

Fr. John will celebrate the Vigil Mass at 6.30pm at Brentwood Cathedral. Followed immediately by a Birthday Reception in the Parish Hall. You will all be most welcome to attend. 

God Bless,  

Fr. John xx

PARISH PRO LIFE GROUP MEETING

The next meeting takes place in the upper room (The Retreat) of the Parish Centre on Monday 3rd February 7.15- 8.45pm. Please keep this date in your diary. 

Any questions please ring Paul 07861032174.

JUBILEE YEAR

The Holy Father has decided that 2025 will be a year of Jubilee, something which happens every 25 years.   In the Catholic Church, the concept of Jubilee or ‘Holy Year’ was used to declare special years for forgiveness and reconciliation.

The theme for 2025 is ‘Pilgrims of Hope’, and it will be a year of hope for a world suffering the impacts of war, the ongoing effects of COVID-19 pandemic, and a climate crisis.

The Jubilee of Hope will begin in December 2024 with Pope Francis opening the ‘holy door’ in St. Peter’s Basilica, offering the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics the possibility of obtaining a plenary indulgence and a year of special graces. The Jubilee of Hope will end on the feast of the Epiphany in 2026.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference has produced a number of Jubilee resources for parishes: Living the Jubilee in our churches – Catholic Bishops’ Conference

For more on the Jubilee go to: Unpacking the Jubilee – Catholic Bishops’ Conference

For more information on the Vatican’s Jubilee Year go to: www.giubileo-2025.it/en

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2025:

Join Bishop Alan in Lourdes from Friday 18 to Friday 25 July.  We can support those with medical needs.  For further information, please ‘phone Tangney Tours on 01732 886 666 or book online: Brentwood Lourdes Pilgrimage – Tangney Tours

Of course, you may wish to make your own travel and hotel arrangements for your parish.  You are most welcome to do this and still participate fully in the program of the diocesan pilgrimage. If so, please tell me and I shall make sure you are able to join as much of the diocesan program as you would like.

Fr Paul Keane

Director of the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes

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, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl, Amelia Burns, 

         Lyn Povey, Mason Family and all our loved ones who are unwell.

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

Weekday Masses this week are celebrated on Monday,Tuesday Thursday,and Friday at 9:30am. Wednesday Mass is at 9:00am.

CHURCH CLEAN

There will be a group church clean this Thursday, 30 January at 10am, after the 9.30 morning mass. Please come and join us clean our church.Thank you.

REPOSITORY

The New Sunday Missals ( The order of the mass for Sundays)  are now on sale for £20 from the Repository at the back of the church. 

WORLD LEPROSY DAY 25th & 26th JANUARY, 2025

There will be a second collection this weekend on the 25th & 26th January, 2025 for World 

Leprosy Day.

CRIB OFFERINGS (BCCS) COLLECTION ON  2nd FEBRUARY, 2025

There will be a collection after all the masses. 

COFFEE & CAKE SALE- 9th FEBRUARY, 2025

‘7th Epping Forest Beavers, Cubs & Scouts will be hosting a tea, coffee & cake sale in the church hall after both morning masses on Sunday 9th February. Please do come along and enjoy some delicious homemade cakes and support our forthcoming international camp to Belgium in July 2025!

We are also collecting unwanted Euros – if you have a handful of change leftover from holidays then we would welcome the donation!’

“CANON JOHN HARVEY’S 70th BIRTHDAY”

Saturday 15th February 2025.

Fr. John will celebrate the Vigil Mass at 6.30pm at Brentwood Cathedral. Followed immediately by a Birthday Reception in the Parish Hall. You will all be most welcome to attend. 

God Bless,  

Fr. John xx

NOTE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP

We will next be singing and playing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 2nd February and having a rehearsal beforehand 7 to 8pm on Thursday, 30th January (please note the change from our usual Monday rehearsal).

We hope to see many of you at the rehearsal as well as the Mass as we’d like to practice the psalm and hymns before the Sunday.

We’d also like to extend a warm welcome to any new singers or musicians who may like to join our friendly group – simply come along!

BAPTISMS

If there are parents wishing to have their children baptised at St. Edmund of Canterbury please could you kindly contact your parish priest Fr Adrian Lowe as soon as possible. For first time parents there is a Baptismal Programme run by Mrs Sharon Chalk. Baptisms take place on Saturdays at 12.30pm

PARISH PRO LIFE GROUP MEETING

The next meeting takes place in the upper room (The Retreat) of the Parish Centre on Monday 3rd February 7.15- 8.45pm. Please keep this date in your diary. 

Any questions please ring Paul 07861032174.

COMMUNITY OF OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM – HOUSE APPEAL

In honour of the Presentation of the Lord on 2nd February – the World day of Prayer for Consecrated Life – could you help a new, growing, religious community? The Community of Our Lady of Walsingham seeks donations to establish a mission house in Walsingham where they can expand their work of spiritual accompaniment, hospitality and supporting young people to grow in faith. 

The community will pray for all benefactors and are grateful for donations any amount which can be made at www.walsinghamcommunity.org/maryshouseappeal 

Web: www.walsinghamcommunity.org. Tel 01362 692574

BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S SOCIETY (BCCS) 

is delighted to host a Shrove Tuesday Afternoon Tea at the Roslin Beach Hotel in Southend-on-Sea on Tuesday 4th March 2025.  Guests are kindly invited to arrive for 1pm to be greeted and seated in good time for tea between 1.30 and 3.30pm. This event is open to all and promises to be a lovely afternoon celebration. Tickets are £35 per person and are available to purchase via the BCCS webpage https://www.bccs.org.uk/get-involved/events/

If you have any dietary requirements, please contact Julie once you have purchased your tickets, at jabbott@bccs.org.uk so that we can note these. Guests will be seated at tables of 12 so if you are coming in a group, do please email Julie to let us know your preferred seating arrangements. 

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, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl, Amelia Burns, 

         Lyn Povey, Mason Family and all our loved ones who are unwell.

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.

MASS INTENTIONS ARE ON THE WEBSITE, BACK OF THE CHURCH NOTICE BOARD, AND IN THE OUTSIDE DISPLAY CASE. 

JOB VACANCIES

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.

Assistant Business Manager required at

St Vincent’s Catholic Primary School

SO1, point 23-25 (35hrs pw, term time plus 2 weeks)

£35,577 – £36,567 FTE

Further details and an application form can be obtained from the school’s website www.st-vincent.barking-dagenham.sch.uk or by contacting Mrs Rector in the school office via email: office@st-vincent.bardaglea.org.uk or 02082706695.

Closing date: Monday 27th January 2025 

Interviews: Week beginning 3rd February 2025

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

• Teacher of Science, P/T or F/T, February or April 2025
• Teacher of Music, P/T, Easter or September 2025
• Teacher of French, F/T, ASAP
• Teacher of RE, F/T, September 2025

Please visit the school’s website https://www.tchs.org.uk/about-us/employment/ for further job information. 

Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society (BCCS)

is looking to recruit a Communications and Fundraising Administrator to provide effective administrative and communications support to the Marketing and Fundraising Team. The post requires someone who can manage a high degree of responsibility and who is confident working independently and creatively. Candidates must have excellent organisational skills and be proficient at managing their time and priorities effectively. The role is based at their head office in Billericay High Street and ideally would be a full time position (37 hours per week) although some flexibility may be available for the right candidate.  Full details can be found in the Job Description on the BCCS website: https://www.bccs.org.uk/who-we-are/work-us/ If you think you have the skills needed for the role and would welcome an informal chat, please contact BCCS Head of Voluntary Income Julie Abbott by email jabbott@bccs.org.uk or phone 07912 277413. Otherwise, please apply directly to her with your CV and covering letter before 31st January 2025.

ST  JOHNS ROMAN  CATHOLIC SCHOOL

are seeking a Compliance Manager

Main Responsibilities:

Health & Safety

GDPR

Policies

Systems

Duties to be discussed at interview along with salary.

Part time position TTO, days / hours negotiable, school experience a distinct advantage

Contact : purchase@stjohnsrcschool.co.uk

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust

The Trustees of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust wish to appoint for the following vacancies within the Trust.

Position

Closing Date

School

Starting Date

Interview Date

Site Manager (Full-Time -37hpw)

  Thursday 6th February 2025

St John Fisher Catholic Primary, Loughton

ASAP

TBC

HLTA

Thursday 6th February 2025

St John Fisher Catholic Primary, Loughton

ASAP

TBC

EYFS Practitioner

Thursday 6th February 2025

St Luke’s Catholic Academy, Harlow

ASAP

TBC

Midday Assistants

Thursday 6th February 2025

Three schools across the Trust

ASAP

TBC

For further details please visit www.ourladyoffatimatrust.essex.sch.uk or alternatively call Mrs Irene Nelson, H.R. Manager on 01279 425383.