Author: St Edmunds

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

 December 2023

Second Sunday of Advent 

Parish Priest: Fr Adrian Lowe  

Parish Phone: 0208 508 3492/ E-mail: loughton@brcdt.org

The Brentwood Diocesan Trust     Registered Charity No. 234092

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK

Edgar Azzopardi, Margaret Baldwin, Evelyn Bearne, Karl Britz, Brenda Bryant, Jane Downs,Pat Fenn, Bernadette Hall, Ann Hawkes, Claire Howes, Les Langan, Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Rosemary O’Rourke, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, Vera Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Martha D’Souza, Peggy Howes, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Andrew Godsave and all our loved ones who are unwell.  

CHRISTMAS MASSES

Sunday 24^th December, 2023 

5pm Mass Family Mass with Tableau

7pm Vigil Mass

9:30am Carols before mass

10:00pm Mass during the Night

Monday 25^th December, 2023

9:00am Mass

11:00am Mass

ADVENT 2023

MONDAY 11^th DECEMBER at 7pm, EVENING OF PRAYER  

 In the Church hall retreat room upstairs we have the opportunity to develop our relationship with God. John Fitzmaurice, who has led retreats and is trained in Ignatian prayers, will guide us through an evening of advent prayer. It will strengthen our relationship with God using imagination according to the techniques of St. Ignatius.

 All are welcome. 

WEDNESDAY 13^th DECEMBER at 7pm, RECONCILIATION

 Three priests will be available to hear confessions.  

CAFOD ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CRISIS APPEAL

 Donate to CAFOD’s Israeli-Palestinian Crisis Appeal at cafod.org.uk/ipc or call 0303 303 3030 to support those affected and get funds to local trusted experts in Gaza and southern Israel who have been working alongside communities helping those most in need.

THANK YOU FROM PAT ATA

Pat Ata wishes to thank everyone for their condolences and mass offerings for her son Erol Ata. She will be asking Fr. Adrian to offer a mass for all your intentions.

REPOSITORY Christmas cards are now available to purchase in the Repository. We operate a cash only policy at this present time. We always welcome any help on Sundays to cover the Masses. Please see Steve and Teresa if you would be able to offer any help on a rota basis.

CANCELLATION OF CHARITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT 

Due to extenuating unforeseen personal circumstances Kathleen and Rahim have made the extremely difficult decision to cancel this event which was scheduled for 16th December at St Edmund’s. All tickets have been refunded automatically and Kathleen and Rahim would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.

NATIVITY REHEARSALS

Rehearsals for the Christmas Eve Mass Nativity, will be on the 10th and 17th December 2023 after the 11am Mass. If your child would like a part, please stay behind on these dates after 11am Mass.

Should you have any queries please contact Sam O’Connor or Danielle King.

BAPTISMS If there are parents wishing to have their children baptised at 

St. Edmund’s 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 NEWSLETTER

If you would like to receive the Parish Newsletter via E-mail each week, please contact Iain McLay  bloggeriain@gmail.com this gives an  extended version of the weekly bulletin. The Parish Newsletter can also be obtained and downloaded from the Parish website.  They are always published on a Saturday Morning.

HELP SUPPORT THE EPPING FOREST FOODBANK THIS CHRISTMAS!

Every year as well as basic food parcels the Foodbank also provides Christmas hampers to help spread joy and happiness over Christmas, providing relief for individuals and families. The aim with the hampers is to provide the essential non-perishables for a Christmas dinner alongside some goodies such as chocolates and crackers. 

Last year they provided food parcels to over 800 people during December, this year so far they have seen a 38% rise in demand for their service. It is estimated that 1,000 people could need to use the service during this December, numbers never seen before at the Foodbank. It is predicted that this is going to be a continuous increase, as they are already facing record breaking numbers every month. 

The Foodbank is reaching out to the local community for any help they can give, so if you are able to support them, one way to do this over the next few weeks is to drop an item or two into our plastic collection boxes (in Father Adrian’s garage), we will then do the rest and deliver it to the Foodbank. For inspiration, the Top 10 items they need are: Batter mix, tinned potatoes, tinned carrots & peas, stuffing and gravy, tinned custard, hot chocolate, savoury crackers, Christmas pudding, chocolates, mince pies.

Thank you everyone for your support.

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.  

DO YOU ENJOY PLAYING SCRABBLE?

Would you like to join a Scrabble group  just starting in Epping?

Meeting monthly, times can be mutually arranged.

Please telephone 01992 575017 if interested.

RE TEACHER STARTING AT LOCAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL (TCHS)

Seeking Monday-Friday Accomodation

Term Time Room to Rent from January 2024

Priest Reference Available 

Contact John 07708188108

VACANCIES TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 

• Cover Co-ordinator and HR Administrator, 36 hours, Immediate start 

• Teacher of English, F/T, Jan 24
• Teacher of Theology and Philosophy, F/T ASAP 
• Teacher of Design & Technology, F/T February 2024

  Contact: www.tchs.org.uk

READERS WANTED Julie Callander is putting together a volunteer Rota for people to read at the weekend Masses. If you are interested and can help Fr Adrian please email:  Julie.Callander@hotmail.com or phone: 07834088661

MASS INTENTIONS  -FROM 9th December 2023

			Vigil Mass for SundayNote: Mass on Thursday 14th  is at 9:00am
	Sat 9th	9.30am6:00pm	Fred &Tracy Quinn INTS (Kathy Munro)People of the Parish
	Sun 10th	9:00am	David Bloomfield RIP 2nd Anniv ( Geraldine Bloomfield)
	Sun 10th	11:00am	Ellen & Eugene Carney RIP ( Catherine Knight)
	Mon 11th	9.30am	Mary & Joey INTS
	Tues 12th	9.30am	No Mass
Wed 13th		12:15pm	FUNERAL -Stephen Dalgleish RIP
	Thur 14th	9.00am	Glen Mckeown RIP( Elizabeth Curtis)
	Fri 15th	9.30am	Oliver Davis INTS( Ray Kearney)
	Sat 16th		NO MORNING MASS OR CONFESSIONS
			Confessions 5:30-6:00pm or by appointmentVigil Mass for Sunday
	Sat 16th	6.00pm	People of the Parish
	Sun 17th	9.00am	Renee ‘Ming’ Ordonez ( Bacuetes Family)
	Sun 17th	11:00am	P.C. Joseph RIP ( Kumar Family)

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

26 November 2023

Solemnity of Christ the King 

Parish Priest: Fr Adrian Lowe  

Parish Phone: 0208 508 3492/ E-mail: loughton@brcdt.org

The Brentwood Diocesan Trust     Registered Charity No. 234092

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK

Edgar Azzopardi, Margaret Baldwin, Evelyn Bearne, Karl Britz, Brenda Bryant, Jane Downs,

 Pat Fenn, Bernadette Hall, Ann Hawkes, Claire Howes, Les Langan, Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Rosemary O’Rourke, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, Vera Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Martha D’Souza, Peggy Howes, Geraldine Stains and all our loved ones who are unwell.  

Advent 2024:  Monday 11 December at 7pm  in the Church Hall Retreat.  Advent prayer using imagination according to the techniques of St. Ignatius.  Led by John Fitzmaurice.  All welcome.

Wednesday 13 December at 7pm, Reconciliation.  Three priests will be available to hear confessions.  

CAFOD ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CRISIS APPEAL Donate to CAFOD’s Israeli-Palestinian Crisis Appeal at cafod.org.uk/ipc or call 0303 303 3030 to support those affected and get funds to local trusted experts in Gaza and southern Israel who have been working alongside communities helping those most in need.

READERS WANTED: Julie Callander is putting together a volunteer Rota for people to read at the weekend Masses. If you are interested and can help Fr Adrian please email:  Julie.Callander@hotmail.com or phone: 07834088661

YOUTH SUNDAY

There will be a second collection today for Youth Sunday. 

REPOSITORY: Christmas cards are now available to purchase in the Repository. We operate a cash only policy at this present time.

Fr. Adrian has kindly agreed for the Xmas Repository stall to be set up in the hall for 12 noon on Sunday 3rd December, when the Grand Prize Draw with Xmas Hampers takes place. 

We always welcome any help on Sundays to cover the Masses and at these events. Please see Steve and Teresa if you would be able to offer any help on a rota basis.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP  We will next be playing and singing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 3^rd December and beforehand we are holding a practice 7 to 8pm on Monday, 27^th November in the choir loft.

Our last Mass was really well attended ,and we thank you for this; however, the practice for that Mass was a lonely affair with only a few of us there. It would therefore be much less lonely if you could all make the practice as well as the Mass, so please make every effort to come along – thanks in anticipation! As always, if there are new singers or musicians in our Parish who may consider joining us, you would be made very welcome. Thank you.

CHRISTMAS HAMPERS: Join us for Coffee, Cake & Carols from 

12:00 Noon on Sunday 3^rd  December, 2023 in the Parish Hall for our annual Grand Prize Draw with Christmas Hampers. 

Suggestions for Grand Prize Draw donations are:

Laptop Computer, Smart TV, Other Electrical Goods, Restaurant Vouchers, Beauty Vouchers, Theatre Vouchers, Hotel Vouchers, Department Store Vouchers, also, popular Smart Tech Wearables such as: FitBits, Garmins, AirPods, Beats. Last year we were able to put together 40 luxury Christmas hampers. Each one full of indulgent festive foods. We will keep you updated via the parish newsletter with the requested items needed to make sure again, this year our luxury hampers are as abundant and indulgent as the Christmas season deserves.

CHARITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT ST EDMUND’S

 On the 16th December (7.30-9.30pm) the wonderful Winnie Greer, “science teacher by day Jazz singer by night” will be returning to St Edmund’s with her band for an evening of Christmas festive favourites in aid of The Essex based Helen Rollason Cancer Charity. A chance to enjoy some lovely music while raising money for a great cause and sharing a glass of mulled wine. Tickets are £20 each and available from the link below. 

BAPTISMS: If there are parents wishing to have their children baptised at 

St. Edmund’s 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 NEWSLETTER: 

If you would like to receive the Parish Newsletter via E-mail each week, please contact Iain McLay  bloggeriain@gmail.com this gives an  extended version of the weekly bulletin. The Parish Newsletter can also be obtained and downloaded from the Parish website.  They are always published on a Saturday Morning.

HELP SUPPORT THE EPPING FOREST FOODBANK THIS CHRISTMAS!

Every year as well as basic food parcels the Foodbank also provides Christmas hampers to help spread joy and happiness over Christmas, providing relief for individuals and families. The aim with the hampers is to provide the essential non-perishables for a Christmas dinner alongside some goodies such as chocolates and crackers. 

Last year they provided food parcels to over 800 people during December, this year so far they have seen a 38% rise in demand for their service. It is estimated that 1,000 people could need to use the service during this December, numbers never seen before at the Foodbank. It is predicted that this is going to be a continuous increase, as they are already facing record breaking numbers every month. 

The Foodbank is reaching out to the local community for any help they can give, so if you are able to support them, one way to do this over the next few weeks is to drop an item or two into our plastic collection boxes (in Father Adrian’s garage), we will then do the rest and deliver it to the Foodbank. For inspiration, the Top 10 items they need are: Batter mix, tinned potatoes, tinned carrots & peas, stuffing and gravy, tinned custard, hot chocolate, savoury crackers, Christmas pudding, chocolates, mince pies.

Thank you everyone for your support.

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.  

DO YOU ENJOY PLAYING SCRABBLE?

Would you like to join a Scrabble group  just starting in Epping?

Meeting monthly, times can be mutually arranged.

Please telephone 01992 575017 if interested.

RE TEACHER STARTING AT LOCAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL (TCHS)

Seeking Monday-Friday Accomodation

Term Time Room to Rent from January 2024

Priest Reference Available 

Contact John 07708188108

VACANCIES TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 

• Teacher of Computing, Temporary, P/T 0.4TE, Immediate start
• Cover Co-ordinator and HR Administrator, 36 hours, Immediate start 
• Inclusions Co ordinator, 36 hours, Immediate start

• Teacher of English, F/T, Jan 24
• Teacher of Theology and Philosophy, F/T ASAP 

 Contact: www.tchs.org.uk

MASS INTENTIONS  -FROM 25^th  NOVEMBER 2023

			Vigil Mass for Sunday.No Mass on 28th
	Sat 25th	9.30am6:00pm	Charles Wescott  RIP ( Frank Wescott)People of the Parish
	Sun 26th	9:30am	Nancy Burgess RIP ( Maria Abbs)
	Sun 26th	11:00am	Mr & Mrs Avanzo  RIPMargaret Mary Britz & Joseph Britz RIP
	Mon 27th	9.30am	Erol Ata RIP (Celia)
	Tues 28th	9.30am	No Mass
Wed 29th		9.30am	No 9:30 Mass / Erol Ata Funeral 11:30am
	Thur 30th	9.30am	Deceased relatives and friends of parishioners
	Fri 1st	9.30am	The Epsom Family
	Sat 2nd	9.30am	Fiona Kennedy RIP (Monica Maycraft)
			Confessions 5:30-6:00pm or by appointmentVigil Mass for Sunday.
	Sat 2nd	6.00pm	People of the Parish
	Sun 3rd	9.00am	Fr Francis Coveney INTS ( Brian Carter)
	Sun 3rd	11:00am	Renee Ordonez For Healing ( Bacani & Kelly Family)

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

33^rd Sunday of the Year Ordinary-Year A

19 November 2023

Parish Priest: Fr Adrian Lowe  

Parish Phone: 0208 508 3492/ E-mail: loughton@brcdt.org

The Brentwood Diocesan Trust     Registered Charity No. 234092

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK

Edgar Azzopardi, Margaret Baldwin, Evelyn Bearne, Karl Britz, Brenda Bryant, Jane Downs,

 Pat Fenn, Bernadette Hall, Ann Hawkes, Claire Howes, Les Langan, Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Rosemary O’Rourke, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, Vera Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Martha D’Souza, Peggy Howes, Geraldine Stains and all our loved ones who are unwell.  

CHURCH OPENING: Following a recent Fire Inspection we have been advised to close the church outside of service times. This is a temporary arrangement and we apologise for any inconvenience

MESSAGE FROM FR ADRIAN:

Thank you to everyone involved in the remembrance Service last Sunday.  All our uniformed groups undertook their duties with reverence and dignity and thank you also to everyone involved in the hall afterwards – the soup, tea/coffee and cakes were all much appreciated!  Thank you to everyone who came and prayed too.

Fr. Adrian

READERS WANTED: Julie Callander is putting together a volunteer Rota for people to read at the weekend Masses. If you are interested and can help Fr Adrian please email:  Julie.Callander@hotmail.com or phone: 07834088661

CONFIRMATIONS: Bishop Alan will be visiting our parish on 18 September 2024, so Confirmations will be that evening.  The Confirmation Programme will begin after Christmas in the New Year when details will be published in the newsletter.

YOUTH SUNDAY

There will be a second collection on 26^th November for Youth Sunday. 

REPOSITORY: Christmas cards are now available to purchase in the Repository. We operate a cash only policy at this present time.

Fr. Adrian has kindly agreed for the Xmas Repository stall to be set up in the hall for 12 noon on Sunday 3rd December, when the Grand Prize Draw with Xmas Hampers takes place. 

We always welcome any help on Sundays to cover the Masses and at these events. Please see Steve and Teresa if you would be able to offer any help on a rota basis.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP: We will next be playing and singing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 3rd December and beforehand we are holding a practice 7 to 8pm on Monday, 27th November in the choir loft. Our last Mass was really well attended and we thank you for this; however, the practice for that Mass was a lonely affair with only a few of us there. It would therefore be much less lonely if you could all make the practice as well as the Mass, so please make every effort to come along – thanks in anticipation! As always, if there are new singers or musicians in our Parish who may consider joining us, you would be made very welcome. Thank you.

CHRISTMAS HAMPERS: Join us for Coffee, Cake & Carols from 

12:00 Noon on Sunday 3^rd  December, 2023 in the Parish Hall for our annual Grand Prize Draw with Christmas Hampers. 

Suggestions for Grand Prize Draw donations are:

Laptop Computer, Smart TV, Other Electrical Goods, Restaurant Vouchers, Beauty Vouchers, Theatre Vouchers, Hotel Vouchers, Department Store Vouchers, also, popular Smart Tech Wearables such as: FitBits, Garmins, AirPods, Beats. Last year we were able to put together 40 luxury Christmas hampers. Each one full of indulgent festive foods. We will keep you updated via the parish newsletter with the requested items needed to make sure again, this year our luxury hampers are as abundant and indulgent as the Christmas season deserves.

CHARITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT ST EDMUND’S

 On the 16th December (7.30-9.30pm) the wonderful Winnie Greer, “science teacher by day Jazz singer by night” will be returning to St Edmund’s with her band for an evening of Christmas festive favourites in aid of The Essex based Helen Rollason Cancer Charity. A chance to enjoy some lovely music while raising money for a great cause and sharing a glass of mulled wine. Tickets are £20 each and available from the link below. 

BAPTISMS: If there are parents wishing to have their children baptised at 

St. Edmund’s 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

WEEKLY OFFERTORY: My sincere thanks to those who are making their weekly contribution of Gift Aid envelopes and through the banking system that has been set up through the Diocese whereby your Offertory can be paid directly into the Parish Account, details below: 

https://www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/donations?parish=loughton or you can use the Parish Bank Account with online banking.

Account Name: Catholic Church Loughton St Edmund
HSBC Sort Code 40-13-22
Account Number: 11019651

PLEASE BE GENEROUS IN YOUR GIFTS TO GOD & HIS CHURCH

PARISH NEWSLETTER: If you would like to receive the Parish Newsletter via E-mail each week, please contact Iain McLay  bloggeriain@gmail.com this gives an  extended version of the weekly bulletin. The Parish Newsletter can also be obtained and downloaded from the Parish website.  They are always published on a Saturday Morning.

HELP SUPPORT THE EPPING FOREST FOODBANK THIS CHRISTMAS!

Every year as well as basic food parcels the Foodbank also provides Christmas hampers to help spread joy and happiness over Christmas, providing relief for individuals and families. The aim with the hampers is to provide the essential non-perishables for a Christmas dinner alongside some goodies such as chocolates and crackers. 

Last year they provided food parcels to over 800 people during December, this year so far they have seen a 38% rise in demand for their service. It is estimated that 1,000 people could need to use the service during this December, numbers never seen before at the Foodbank. It is predicted that this is going to be a continuous increase, as they are already facing record breaking numbers every month. 

The Foodbank is reaching out to the local community for any help they can give, so if you are able to support them, one way to do this over the next few weeks is to drop an item or two into our plastic collection boxes (in Father Adrian’s garage), we will then do the rest and deliver it to the Foodbank. For inspiration, the Top 10 items they need are: Batter mix, tinned potatoes, tinned carrots & peas, stuffing and gravy, tinned custard, hot chocolate, savoury crackers, Christmas pudding, chocolates, mince pies.

Thank you everyone for your support.

IN CASES OF EMERGENCY: If there is no answer from the parish phone, then in cases of 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.  

DO YOU ENJOY PLAYING SCRABBLE?

Would you like to join a Scrabble group just starting in Epping?

Meeting monthly, times can be mutually arranged.

Please telephone 01992 575017 if interested.

RE TEACHER STARTING AT LOCAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL (TCHS)

Seeking Monday-Friday Accomodation

Term Time Room to Rent from January 2024

Priest Reference Available 

Contact John 07708188108

VACANCIES TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 

• Teacher of Computing, Temporary, P/T 0.4TE, Immediate start
• Cover Co-ordinator and HR Administrator, 36 hours, Immediate start 
• Inclusions Co ordinator, 36 hours, Immediate start

• Teacher of English, F/T, Jan 24
• Teacher of Theology and Philosophy, F/T ASAP or Jan 24

Contact: www.tchs.org.u

MASS INTENTIONS  -FROM 18^th  NOVEMBER 2023

			Vigil Mass for Sunday.No Morning Saturday Mass on 18th
	Sat 18th	6.00pm	David Jarvis RIP
	Sun 19th	9.00am	Mr & Mrs Carrano RIP
	Sun 19th	11:00am	People of the Parish
	Mon 20th	9.30am	Jim Sullivan RIP (Celia)
	Tues 21st	9.30am	No Mass
Wed 22nd		9.30am	Vera Taylor RIP ( Veronica & Steve)
	Thur 23rd	9.30am	Ron Bryant RIP ( Bday Aniv-Brenda Bryant)
	Fri 24th	9.30am	Erol Ata RIP (Veronica)
	Sat 25th	9.30am	Charles Wescott RIP (Frank Wescott)
			Confessions 5:30-6:00pm or by appointmentVigil Mass for Sunday.
	Sat 25th	6.00pm	People of the Parish
	Sun 26th	9.00am	Nancy Burgess RIP ( Maria Abbs)
	Sun 26th	11:00am	Mr & Mrs Avanzo RIP Margaret Mary Britz & Joseph Britz RIP

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

32^nd Sunday of the Year Ordinary-Year A

12 November 2023

Parish Priest: Fr Adrian Lowe  

Parish Phone: 0208 508 3492/ E-mail: loughton@brcdt.org

The Brentwood Diocesan Trust     Registered Charity No. 234092

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK

Edgar Azzopardi, Margaret Baldwin, Evelyn Bearne, Karl Britz, Brenda Bryant, Jane Downs, Steve Dalgliesh, Pat Fenn, Bernadette Hall, Ann Hawkes, Claire Howes, Les Langan, Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Rosemary O’Rourke, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, Vera Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Martha D’Souza, Peggy Howes, Geraldine Stains and all our loved ones who are unwell.  

CHURCH OPENING: Following a recent Fire Inspection we have been advised to close the church outside of service times. This is a temporary arrangement and we apologise for any inconvenience

READERS WANTED: Julie Callander is putting together a volunteer Rota for people to read at the weekend Masses. If you are interested and can help Fr Adrian please email:  Julie.Callander@hotmail.com or phone: 07834088661

CONFIRMATIONS: Bishop Alan will be visiting our parish on 18 September 2024, so Confirmations will be that evening.  The Confirmation Programme will begin after Christmas in the New Year when details will be published in the newsletter.

REPOSITORY: Christmas cards are now available to purchase in the Repository. We operate a cash only policy at this present time.

Fr. Adrian has kindly agreed for the Xmas Repository stall to be set up in the hall for 12 noon on Sunday 3rd December, when the Grand Prize Draw with Xmas Hampers takes place. 

We always welcome any help on Sundays to cover the Masses and at these events. Please see Steve and Teresa if you would be able to offer any help on a rota basis.

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: This Sunday (12th Nov), following the Service of Remembrance on the Green, The Scout Groups will open The Parish Hall for homemade soup, tea and cake.  This will be from around 12.45 onwards. Everyone is invited. Homemade cake donations much appreciated.

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CHRISTMAS HAMPERS: Join us for Coffee, Cake & Carols from 

12:00 Noon on Sunday 3^rd  December, 2023 in the Parish Hall for our annual Grand Prize Draw with Christmas Hampers. 

Suggestions for Grand Prize Draw donations are:

Laptop Computer, Smart TV, Other Electrical Goods, Restaurant Vouchers, Beauty Vouchers, Theatre Vouchers, Hotel Vouchers, Department Store Vouchers, also, popular Smart Tech Wearables such as: FitBits, Garmins, AirPods, Beats. Last year we were able to put together 40 luxury Christmas hampers. Each one full of indulgent festive foods. We will keep you updated via the parish newsletter with the requested items needed to make sure again, this year our luxury hampers are as abundant and indulgent as the Christmas season deserves.

CHARITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT ST EDMUND’S

 On the 16th December (7.30-9.30pm) the wonderful Winnie Greer, “science teacher by day Jazz singer by night” will be returning to St Edmund’s with her band for an evening of Christmas festive favourites in aid of The Essex based Helen Rollason Cancer Charity. A chance to enjoy some lovely music while raising money for a great cause and sharing a glass of mulled wine. Tickets are £20 each and available from the link below. 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-of-festive-favourites-in-aid-of-helen-rollason-cancer-charity-tickets-64015962366

BAPTISMS: If there are parents wishing to have their children baptised at 

St. Edmund’s 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

WEEKLY OFFERTORY: My sincere thanks to those who are making their weekly contribution of Gift Aid envelopes and through the banking system that has been set up through the Diocese whereby your Offertory can be paid directly into the Parish Account, details below: 

Donate

or you can use the Parish Bank Account with online banking

Account Name: Catholic Church Loughton St Edmund
HSBC Sort Code 40-13-22
Account Number: 11019651

PLEASE BE GENEROUS IN YOUR GIFTS TO GOD & HIS CHURCH

PARISH NEWSLETTER: 

If you would like to receive the Parish Newsletter via E-mail each week, please contact Iain McLay  bloggeriain@gmail.com this gives an  extended version of the weekly bulletin. The Parish Newsletter can also be obtained and downloaded from the Parish website.  They are always published on a Saturday Morning.

HELP SUPPORT THE EPPING FOREST FOODBANK THIS CHRISTMAS!

Every year as well as basic food parcels the Foodbank also provides Christmas hampers to help spread joy and happiness over Christmas, providing relief for individuals and families. The aim with the hampers is to provide the essential non-perishables for a Christmas dinner alongside some goodies such as chocolates and crackers. 

Last year they provided food parcels to over 800 people during December, this year so far they have seen a 38% rise in demand for their service. It is estimated that 1,000 people could need to use the service during this December, numbers never seen before at the Foodbank. It is predicted that this is going to be a continuous increase, as they are already facing record breaking numbers every month. 

The Foodbank is reaching out to the local community for any help they can give, so if you are able to support them, one way to do this over the next few weeks is to drop an item or two into our plastic collection boxes (in Father Adrian’s garage), we will then do the rest and deliver it to the Foodbank. For inspiration, the Top 10 items they need are: Batter mix, tinned potatoes, tinned carrots & peas, stuffing and gravy, tinned custard, hot chocolate, savoury crackers, Christmas pudding, chocolates, mince pies.

Thank you everyone for your support.

IN CASES OF EMERGENCY: If there is no answer from the parish phone, then in cases of 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.  

SCOUTS CEILIDH (BARN DANCE): Our Parish Scout Group will be holding a Ceilidh on Saturday 18th November, 7-10pm and all parishioners are very welcome to join them. It is a great opportunity to meet new people and friends.  As well as dancing there will be a bar and BBQ. Tickets (£10 adults, £5 children) will be available after mass this weekend. Or email Iain McLay (bloggeriain@gmail.com) and he will pass on your request.

MASS INTENTIONS  -FROM 11^th NOVEMBER 2023

			Vigil Mass for Sunday.
	Sat 11th	6.00pm	People of the Parish
	Sun 12	9.00am	Erol Ata RIP
	Sun 12	11:00am	Eugene and Ellen Carney RIP
	Mon 13	9.30am	Michael Dobson RIP
	Tues 14	9.30am	No Mass
Wed 15		9.30am	Talitha Dorn (In Thanksgiving)
	Thur 16	9.30am	Erol Ata RIP
	Fri 17	9.30am	Linda Moriarty INT
	Sat 18	9.30am	No Mass and No morning Confessions
			Confessions 5:30-6:00pm or by appointmentVigil Mass for Sunday.
	Sat 19	6.00pm	David Jarvis RIP
	Sun 20	9.00am	Mr & Mrs Carrano RIP
	Sun 20	11:00am	People of the Parish

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

31st Sunday of the Year

5 November 2023

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK

Edgar Azzopardi, Margaret Baldwin, Evelyn Bearne, Karl Britz, Brenda Bryant, Jane Downs, Steve Dalgliesh, Pat Fenn, Bernadette Hall, Ann Hawkes, Claire Howes, Les Langan,  Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Rosemary O’Rourke, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, Vera Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Martha D’Souza, Peggy Howes, Geraldine Stains and all our loved ones who are unwell.  

A CERTIFICATE OF CATHOLIC PRACTICE is required by those parents who are making applications to Catholic schools this year. If you are a practising Catholic (that is, coming to Sunday Mass here at St. Edmunds of Canterbury every Sunday) and you require a Certificate of Catholic Practice, Fr Adrian will be giving out Certificates for Catholic Primary School Applications on Wed 8 November 4.00 – 7.00pm at 9 Traps Hill.

PLEASE NOTE that Fr Adrian will not give out Certificates at any other time, so please make sure that you collect the Certificate on the date above.

COFFEE MORNING AND MISSION BOXES FOR COLLECTION: Please bring your boxes for collection after the Sunday Masses this weekend (5 Nov).  There will be a coffee morning in the hall after the 11am Mass.

READERS WANTED: Julie Callander is putting together a volunteer Rota for people to read at the weekend Masses. If you are interested and can help Fr Adrian please email:  Julie.Callander@hotmail.com or phoene: 07834088661 

CONFIRMATIONS: Bishop Alan will be visiting our parish on 18 September 2024, so Confirmations will be that evening.  The Confirmation Programme will begin after Christmas in the New Year when details will be published in the newsletter.

CHRISTMAS HAMPERS: Join us for Coffee, Cake & Carols from 

12:00 Noon on Sunday 3^rd  December, 2023 in the Parish Hall for our annual Grand Prize Draw with Christmas Hampers. 

Suggestions for Grand Prize Draw donations are:

Laptop Computer, Smart TV, Other Electrical Goods, Restaurant Vouchers, Beauty Vouchers, Theatre Vouchers, Hotel Vouchers, Department Store Vouchers, also, popular Smart Tech Wearables such as: FitBits, Garmins, AirPods, Beats. Last year we were able to put together 40 luxury Christmas hampers. Each one full of indulgent festive foods. We will keep you updated via the parish newsletter with the requested items needed to make sure again, this year our luxury hampers are as abundant and indulgent as the Christmas season deserves.

CHARITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT ST EDMUND’S On the 16th December (7.30-9.30pm) the wonderful Winnie Greer, “science teacher by day Jazz singer by night” will be returning to St Edmund’s with her band for an evening of Christmas festive favourites in aid of The Essex based Helen Rollason Cancer Charity. A chance to enjoy some lovely music while raising money for a great cause and sharing a glass of mulled wine. Tickets are £20 each and available from the link below. 

BAPTISMS: If there are parents wishing to have their children baptised at 

St. Edmund’s 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

WEEKLY OFFERTORY: My sincere thanks to those who are making their weekly contribution of Gift Aid envelopes and through the banking system that has been set up through the Diocese whereby your Offertory can be paid directly into the Parish Account, details below: 

Donate

or  you can use the  Parish Bank Account: Using Online Banking
Account Name: Catholic Church Loughton St Edmund

HSBC Sort Code 40-13-22 PLEASE BE GENEROUS IN YOUR
Account Number: 11019651 GIFTS TO GOD & HIS CHURCH

JOB VACANCIES: Job vacancies for diocesan appointments, parishes and schools will be displayed on the church noticeboard.

THE URSULINE ACADEMY ILFORD

Invigilator

Start: ASAP

Closing Date: noon, Friday 17 November 2023

For further information please visit: //uai.org.uk/vacancies

THE URSULINE ACADEMY ILFORD

School Administrator

Start: ASAP

Closing Date: noon, Friday 17 November 2023

For further information please visit: //uai.org.uk/vacancies

PARISH NEWSLETTER: If you would like to receive the Parish Newsletter via Email each week, please contact Iain McLay bloggeriain@gmail.com this gives an extended version of the Weekly bulletin.

The Parish Newsletter can also be obtained and downloaded from the Parish Website.  They are always published on a Saturday Morning.

IN CASES OF EMERGENCY: If there is no answer from the parish phone, then in cases of 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  -FROM 4^th  NOVEMBER 2023

			Confessions 11am – 12 or by appointmentVigil Mass for Sunday.
	Sat 4	6.00pm	Michael Barrass
	Sun 5	9.00am	People of the Parish
	Sun 5	11:00am	Lily and Sean Brennan RIP
	Mon 6	9.30am	Bernie Edwards INTS
	Tues 7	9.30am	Communion Service
Wed 8		9.30am	Erol Ata RIP
	Thur 9	9.30am	Lyons Family RIP
	Fri 10	9.30am	Private Intention
	Sat 11	9.30am	Giovanni Cobelli RIP
			Confessions 11am -12pm or by appointmentVigil Mass for Sunday.
	Sat 11	6.00pm	People of the Parish
	Sun 12	9.00am	Erol Ata RIP
	Sun 12	11:00am	Eugune and Ellen Carney RIP

Parish Phone No: 0208 508 3492/  E-mail: loughton@brcdt.org

The Brentwood Diocesan Trust     Registered Charity No. 234092

Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

30th Sunday of the Year. 

29th October 2023

THIS WEEK: Wednesday is the Solemn Feast of All Saints, when we celebrate all those who are with the Lord in Paradise.  It is a Holy Day of Obligation when we are asked to attend Mass, please see the back cover of the newsletter for Mass times.  Thursday is All Souls Day when we pray for all those who have died and await the Heavenly Kingdom.  There are brown envelopes at the back of the church for you to write names of those you would like remembered at all Masses throughout November.  Please complete with an offering if you would like to make one and put through the presbytery door at 9 Traps Hill.  A box with all envelopes will be placed before the altar at all Masses this month,

Please note there is no Mass or Confessions this coming Saturday morning.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK

Edgar Azzopardi, Margaret Baldwin, Evelyn Bearne, Karl Britz, Brenda Bryant, Jane Downs, Steve Dalgliesh, Pat Fenn, Bernadette Hall, Ann Hawkes, Claire Howes, Les Langan,  Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Rosemary O’Rourke, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, Vera Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Martha D’Souza, Peggy Howes and all our loved ones who are unwell.  

A CERTIFICATE OF CATHOLIC PRACTICE is required by those parents who are making applications to Catholic schools this year. If you are a practising Catholic (that is, coming to Sunday Mass here at St. Edmunds of Canterbury every Sunday) and you require a Certificate of Catholic Practice, Fr Adrian will be giving out Certificates for Catholic Primary School Applications on Wed 8 November 4.00 – 7.00pm at 9 Traps Hill.

PLEASE NOTE that Fr Adrian will not give out Certificates at any other time, so please make sure that you collect the Certificate on the date above.

CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP, IMPORTANT NOTICE: We are next singing and playing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 5th November and we’ll be holding a practice for this Mass at 7pm to 8pm on Tuesday, 31st October in the Church Choir loft.

Would all our singers please make every effort to come to the practice as we’d like to go over the Mass setting, psalm and hymns for the Sunday Mass. We hope you can all make it and that you’re able to sing at the Mass itself, so pass the word around! Thanks very much.

If there are new singers and/or musicians in our Parish who might like to join us, you will be made very welcome – simply come along!

CHARITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT ST EDMUND’S On the 16th December (7.30-9.30pm) the wonderful Winnie Greer, “science teacher by day Jazz singer by night” will be returning to St Edmund’s with her band for an evening of Christmas festive favourites in aid of The Essex based Helen Rollason Cancer Charity. A chance to enjoy some lovely music while raising money for a great cause and sharing a glass of mulled wine. Tickets are £20 each and available from the link below. 

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening-of-festive-favourites-in-aid-of-helen-rollason-cancer-charity-tickets-640159623667

COFFEE MORNING AND MISSIO BOXES FOR COLLECTION: Please bring your boxes for collection after the Sunday Masses next weekend (5 Nov).  There will be a coffee morning in the hall after the 11am Mass.

READERS WANTED: Julie Callander is putting together a Rota for people to read at the weekend Masses.  If this is something you are interested in can you please reach out to her at Julie.Callander@hotmail.com or 07834088661.

Christmas Hampers: Join us for Coffee, Cake & Carols from 12 Noon on Sunday 3rd December

in the Parish Hall for our annual Grand Prize

Draw with Christmas Hampers. ——————————

Suggestions for Grand Prize Draw donations are:

Laptop Computer, Smart TV,

Other Electrical Goods, Restaurant Vouchers, Beauty Vouchers Theatre Vouchers, Hotel Vouchers, Department Store Vouchers,

also, popular Smart Tech Wearables such as:

FitBits, Garmins, AirPods, Beats. ——————————

Last year we were able to put together 40 luxury Christmas hampers. Each one full of indulgent festive foods.

We will keep you updated via the parish newsletter with the requested items needed to make sure again, this year our luxury hampers are as abundant and indulgent as the Christmas season deserves.

CONFIRMATIONS: Bishop Alan will be visiting our parish on 18 September 2024, so Confirmations will be that evening.  The Confirmation Programme will begin after Christmas in the New Year when details will be published in the newsletter.

WEEKLY OFFERTORY: My sincere thanks to those who are making their weekly contribution of Gift Aid envelopes and through the banking system that has been set up through the Diocese whereby your Offertory can be paid directly into the Parish Account, details below: 

Donate

Or you can use Parish Bank Account: Using Online Banking
HSBC Sort Code 40-13-22 PLEASE BE GENEROUS IN YOUR
Account Number: 11019651 GIFTS TO GOD & HIS CHURCH

BAPTISMS: If there are parents wishing to have their children baptised at St. Edmund’s 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.

JOB VACANCIES: Job vacancies for diocesan appointments, parishes and schools will be displayed on the church noticeboard.

PARISH NEWSLETTER: If you would like to receive the Parish Newsletter via Email each week, please contact Iain McLay bloggeriain@gmail.com this gives and extended version of the Weekly bulletin

The Parish Newsletter can also be obtained and downloaded from the Parish Website.  They are always published on a Saturday Morning.

IN CASES OF EMERGENCY: If there is no answer from the parish phone, then in cases of 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  – October/November 2023

		Confessions 11am – 12 or by appointmentVigil Mass for Sunday.
Sat 28	6.00pm	Anne, John and Matt McLoughlin  RIP
Sun 29	9.00am	Jim Sullivan RIP
Sun 29	11:00am	Erol Ata RIP
Mon 30	9.30am	Pina and Albert Martinell RIP
Tues 31	9.30am	Communion Service
Wed 1 Nov	12:15pm7:30pm	Bridget McLoughlin RIPPeople of the ParishALL SAINTS (HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION)
Thur 2	9.30am	Thecla Floor RIP
Fri 3	9.30am	The Sullivan and McLoughlin Families RIP
Sat 4	9.30am	NO MASS OR CONFESSIONS THIS MORNING.
		Confessions 5pm – 5:30pm or by appointmentVigil Mass for Sunday.
Sat 4	6.00pm	Michael Barrass
Sun 5	9.00am	People of the Parish
Sun 5	11:00am	Lily and Sean Brennan RIP

Parish Phone No: 0208 508 3492      Email: loughton@brcdt.org

The Brentwood Diocesan Trust     Registered Charity No. 234092

Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

29th Sunday of the Year. 

22nd October 2023

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE SICK IN OUR PARISH

Edgar Azzopardi, Margaret Baldwin, Evelyn Bearne, Karl Britz, Brenda Bryant, Jane Downs, Steve Dalgliesh, Pat Fenn, Bernadette Hall, Ann Hawkes, Claire Howes, Les Langan,  Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Rosemary O’Rourke, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, Vera Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson and all our loved ones who are unwell.  

A CERTIFICATE OF CATHOLIC PRACTICE is required by those parents who are making applications to Catholic schools this year. If you are a practising Catholic (that is, coming to Sunday Mass here at St. Edmunds of Canterbury every Sunday) and you require a Certificate of Catholic Practice, Fr Adrian will be giving out Certificates at the following times:

Catholic Primary School Applications: 

Wed 8 November 4.00 – 7.00pm at 9 Traps Hill

PLEASE NOTE that Fr Adrian will not give out Certificates at any other time, so please make sure that you collect the Certificate on the date above.

CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP, IMPORTANT NOTICE: We are next singing and playing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 5th November and we’ll be holding a practice for this Mass at 7pm to 8pm on Tuesday, 31st October in the Church Choir loft.

Would all our singers please make every effort to come to the practice as we’d like to go over the Mass setting, psalm and hymns for the Sunday Mass. We hope you can all make it and that you’re able to sing at the Mass itself, so pass the word around! Thanks very much.

If there are new singers and/or musicians in our Parish who might like to join us, you will be made very welcome – simply come along!

CHARITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT ST EDMUND’S On the 16th December (7.30-9.30pm) the wonderful Winnie Greer, “science teacher by day Jazz singer by night” will be returning to St Edmund’s with her band for an evening of Christmas festive favourites in aid of The Essex based Helen Rollason Cancer Charity. A chance to enjoy some lovely music while raising money for a great cause and sharing a glass of mulled wine. Tickets are £20 each and available from the link below. 

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening-of-festive-favourites-in-aid-of-helen-rollason-cancer-charity-tickets-640159623667

BECOMING A CATHOLIC Have you ever considered becoming a Catholic? Do you want to find out more about the Catholic Faith? Have you been baptised but never confirmed and wish to strengthen your faith with the gifts of the Holy Spirit? If so, why not come along to the Presbytery, 9 Traps Hill on Thursday 26th October at 7.30pm to find out more and have a chat with our formation team.

Thank you!  Thank you to everyone who cleaned the church in the group clean last week.  The church is looking beautiful as always!

CONFIRMATIONS: Bishop Alan will be visiting our parish on 18 September 2024, so Confirmations will be that evening.  The Confirmation Programme will begin after Christmas in the New Year when details will be published in the newsletter.

SECOND COLLECTIONS: Today – World Mission Sunday

WEEKLY OFFERTORY: My sincere thanks to those who are making their weekly contribution of Gift Aid envelopes and through the banking system that has been set up through the Diocese whereby your Offertory can be paid directly into the Parish Account, details below: 

Donate

Or you can use Parish Bank Account: Using Online Banking
Account Name: Catholic Church Loughton St Edmund

HSBC Sort Code 40-13-22 PLEASE BE GENEROUS IN YOUR
Account Number: 11019651 GIFTS TO GOD & HIS CHURCH

BAPTISMS: If there are parents wishing to have their children baptised at St. Edmund’s could you kindly contact your new 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 either Saturdays at 12.30pm.

JOB VACANCIES: Job vacancies for diocesan appointments, parishes and schools will be displayed on the church noticeboard.

PARISH NEWSLETTER: If you would like to receive the Parish Newsletter via Email each week, please contact Iain McLay bloggeriain@gmail.com this gives and extended version of the Weekly bulletin

The Parish Newsletter can also be obtained and downloaded from the Parish Website.  They are always published on a Saturday Morning

IN CASES OF EMERGENCY: Father Adrian will usually have his day off on Tuesdays. In cases of 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.  This would also apply if Fr. Adrian is away for a few days break or on Retreat. 

MASS INTENTIONS –  OCTOBER 2023

Sat 21	9.30am	Phillip White RIP
		Confessions 11am – 12 or by appointmentVigil Mass for Sunday.
Sat 21	6.00pm	People of the Parish
Sun 22	9.00am	Jim Sullivan RIP
Sun 22	11:00am	Erol Ata RIP
Mon 23	9.30am	Margaret Baldwin INTS
Tues 24	9.30am	Communion Service
Wed 25	9.30am	Erol Ata RIP
Thur 26	9.30am	Audrey Ryan RIP
Fri 27	9.30am	Ian Howes RIP
Sat 28	9.30am	Maria Feijo and Joao Servo RIP
		Confessions 11am – 12 or by appointmentVigil Mass for Sunday.
Sat 28	6.00pm	Anne, John and Matt McLoughlin  RIP
Sun 29	9.00am	The Sullivan Family RIP
Sun 29	11:00am	People of the Parish

Please kindly put your Mass requests in early for anniversaries etc., this is to avoid any disappointment if a particular date has already been booked, 

Parish Phone No: 0208 508 3492      Email: loughton@brcdt.org

The Brentwood Diocesan Trust     Registered Charity No. 234092

Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

28th Sunday of the Year. 

15^th October 2023

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE SICK IN OUR PARISH

Edgar Azzopardi, Margaret Baldwin, Evelyn Bearne, Karl Britz, Brenda Bryant, Jane Downs, Steve Dalgliesh, Pat Fenn, Bernadette Hall, Ann Hawkes, Claire Howes, Les Langan,  Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Rosemary O’Rourke, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, Vera Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson and all our loved ones who are unwell.  

A CERTIFICATE OF CATHOLIC PRACTICE is required by those parents who are making applications to Catholic schools this year. If you are a practising Catholic (that is, coming to Sunday Mass here at St. Edmunds of Canterbury every Sunday) and you require a Certificate of Catholic Practice, Fr Adrian will be giving out Certificates at the following times:

Catholic Primary School Applications: 

Wed 8 November 4.00 – 7.00pm at 9 Traps Hill

PLEASE NOTE that Fr Adrian will not give out Certificates at any other time, so please make sure that you collect the Certificate on the date above.

CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP, IMPORTANT NOTICE: We are next singing and playing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 5th November and we’ll be holding a practice for this Mass at 7pm to 8pm on Tuesday, 31st October in the Church Choir loft.

Would all our singers please make every effort to come to the practice as we’d like to go over the Mass setting, psalm and hymns for the Sunday Mass. We hope you can all make it and that you’re able to sing at the Mass itself, so pass the word around! Thanks very much.

If there are new singers and/or musicians in our Parish who might like to join us, you will be made very welcome – simply come along!

CHARITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT ST EDMUND’S On the 16th December (7.30-9.30pm) the wonderful Winnie Greer, “science teacher by day Jazz singer by night” will be returning to St Edmund’s with her band for an evening of Christmas festive favourites in aid of The Essex based Helen Rollason Cancer Charity. A chance to enjoy some lovely music while raising money for a great cause and sharing a glass of mulled wine. Tickets are £20 each and available from the link below. 

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening-of-festive-favourites-in-aid-of-helen-rollason-cancer-charity-tickets-640159623667

BECOMING A CATHOLIC Have you ever considered becoming a Catholic? Do you want to find out more about the Catholic Faith? Have you been baptised but never confirmed and wish to strengthen your faith with the gifts of the Holy Spirit? If so, why not come along to the Presbytery, 9 Traps Hill on Thursday 19 October at 7.30pm to find out more and have a chat with our formation team.

CHURCH CLEANING: There will be a group clean this Thursday morning at 10am.  Please come along if you are free to help keep God’s House beautiful and lovely to pray in and use.  Many hands make light work!

WEEKLY OFFERTORY: My sincere thanks to those who are making their weekly contribution of Gift Aid envelopes and through the banking system that has been set up through the Diocese whereby your Offertory can be paid directly into the Parish Account, details below: 

Donate

Or you can use Parish Bank Account: Using Online Banking

Account Name: Catholic Church Loughton St Edmund
HSBC Sort Code 40-13-22 PLEASE BE GENEROUS IN YOUR
Account Number: 11019651 GIFTS TO GOD & HIS CHURCH

BAPTISMS: If there are parents wishing to have their children baptised at St. Edmund’s could you kindly contact your new 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 either Saturdays at 12.30pm.

JOB VACANCIES: Job vacancies for diocesan appointments, parishes and schools will be displayed on the church noticeboard.

PARISH NEWSLETTER: If you would like to receive the Parish Newsletter via Email each week, please contact Iain McLay iain.m.mclay@googlemail.com this gives and extended version of the Weekly bulletin

The Parish Newsletter can also be obtained and downloaded from the Parish Website.  They are always published on a Saturday Morning

IN CASES OF EMERGENCY: Father Adrian will usually have his day off on Tuesdays. In cases of 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.  This would also apply if Fr. Adrian is away for a few days break or on Retreat. 

MASS INTENTIONS –  OCTOBER 2023

Sat 14	9.30am	Michael O’Donnell RIP
		Confessions 11am – 12 or on callVigil Mass for Sunday.
Sat 14	6.00pm	Holy Souls
Sun 15	9.00am	Kelly Barnes
Sun 15	11:00am	People of the Parish
Mon 16	9.30am	Margaret and Johnny Kane  RIP
Tues 17	9.30am	V. Clark RIP
Wed 18	9.30am	Rachael Frances Murray RIP
Thur 19	9.30am	Michael McLoughlin RIP
Fri 20	9.30am	Sharon Pinnock RIP
Sat 21	9.30am	Phillip White RIP
		Confessions 11am – 12 or by appointmentVigil Mass for Sunday.
Sat 22	6.00pm	People of the Parish
Sun 23	9.00am	Jim Sullivan RIP
Sun 24	11:00am	Erol Ata RIP

Please kindly put your Mass requests in early for anniversaries etc., this is to avoid any disappointment if a particular date has already been booked, 

Parish Phone No: 0208 508 3492      Email: loughton@brcdt.org

The Brentwood Diocesan Trust     Registered Charity No. 234092