WEEKDAY MASS TIMES
Mass times this week are: Monday 9:30am, Tuesday 9:30am, Wednesday NO MASS, Thursday 9:00am, Friday No Morning Mass
23 MAY- FRIDAY 12:00pm FUNERAL MASS FOR MICHAEL PIERCE-RIP
THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD THURSDAY 29 MAY
CHANGE OF MASS TIME
Please note that Masses for the Ascension, which is a holy day of obligation, will be at
11am and 7:30pm. Thank you.
ST. EDMUND’S YOUNG ADULTS: AGAPE EVENING
All young adults (ages 18–35) are warmly invited to our first St. Edmund’s Young Adults evening, taking place this Sunday, May 19th, from 5–6 PM at the parish.
We’ll be exploring the theme of Agape – God’s unconditional love – what it means, how we live it out, and how it can shape our community. There’ll be time for reflection, conversation, and connection with other young adults in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
📅 Sunday, May 19th
⏰ 5:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 St. Edmund’s Parish
Come as you are, and bring a friend! Let’s grow in faith, fellowship, and love.
In Christ,
Brandon Furtado
NOTE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP
We will be holding a practice 7 to 8pm on Thursday, 29th May in the Choir loft to rehearse the psalm and hymns we will be singing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 1st June. It would be appreciated if more of our singers could come to this practice as well as the Mass,
We warmly invite any singers and musicians in our Parish who may be interested to come and join our friendly group!
ST EDMUND LIFE GROUP MEETING
The next meeting takes place in the upper room (The Retreat) of the Parish Centre on Monday 2nd June, 2025 7.15 – 8.45pm. Please keep this date in your diary. Any questions please ring Paul 07861 032174
GIFT AID NOTICE
Please note the new email address for correspondence with our Gift Aid Coordinator (Abbie) is as follows giftaid-loughton@brcdt.org
POPE FRANCIS-RIP 1936-2025
The Bishop’s Conference has set up an online book of condolence for Pope Francis.
THE BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S SOCIETY INVITE YOU TO JOIN THEM AT THEIR SUMMER LUNCHEON!
Join us for an elegant afternoon on Friday, 13th June, at The Lawn – a stunning Grade II listed Georgian manor house in Rochford. Enjoy exclusive use of the venue as we serve a delicious two-course luncheon in the Orangery, overlooking beautifully landscaped gardens.
Date: Friday, 13th June
Venue: The Lawn, Rochford
Time: 12.30 to 3.30pm
Seating: Tables of 10
Price: £37.50 per person
Tickets are available now! Reserve your place by visiting our website: www.bccs.org.uk/get-involved/events/
We expect that this event will sell out quickly so do purchase your tickets early and we look forward to welcoming you for a delightful afternoon of good company and great food.
For further information please contact Julie – jabbott@bccs.org.uk / 07912 277413.
VOCATIONS WEEKEND FOR WOMEN (20s and 30s)
Discerning God’s Call in your life 23rd – 25th May, Liverpool
If you are wondering if God is calling you to religious life and would like to find out more why not come along? You are welcome to stay for the weekend or just come along on Saturday for the day. There will be opportunity for prayer, reflection and input, chance to ask questions and to meet others who are also wondering where God is calling them.
For more information contact Sr Lynne fcJ at fcjvocationeurope@gmail.com or visit our website www.fcjsisters.org To register: https://bit.ly/FCJVocationWeekend
RETROUVAILLE ENGLAND & WALES
Considering separation or are already divorced? If you are open to try again – Retrouvaille could be the solution. www.retrouvaille.org.uk +44 797 338 0443
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
- Headteacher, Full time, Permanent, January 2026 or sooner
- Teacher of Music, Full or Part time, Permanent, September 2025
- Teacher of Economics, Full or Part time, Permanent, September 2025
- Teacher of Geography, Full time, Permanent, September 2025
- Teacher of Spanish, Full or Part time, Permanent, September 2025
- Teacher of French, Part time maternity cover, September 2025-June 2025
Please visit the school’s website https://www.tchs.org.uk/about-us/employment/ for further job information.
A New Headteacher for St Peter’s Catholic Primary School, Romford
Our wonderful Headteacher is retiring after 20 years, and we are looking for a new Headteacher to start in January 2026 (or sooner, if possible). Visits to the school are very warmly welcome; the application deadline is midday on 6th June 2025, and the Job Description and all other information is at:
St Peter’s Catholic Primary School, Goresbrook Road, Dagenham
Are seeking to appoint a KS1 or KS2 Class Teacher from 1 September 2025, suitable for ECT’s. Closing date 2 June 2025.
Please call the school office for more information on
Tel.0208 270 6524, email:- office@st-peter.bardaglea.org.uk.
School visits are welcomed.
Cleaner, Chingford – Our Lady of Grace
A vacancy has arisen for a part-time Cleaner at Our Lady of Grace, Chingford.
The post will be part-time (9 hours per week – with a flexible working agreement to be agreed)
The hourly rate of pay is £13.85 to start as soon as possible.
If you have any queries or if you would like to apply, please send your CV and cover letter by email to chingfordolgsta@brcdt.org.