St Edmund of Canterbury, Loughton

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

Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Twenty-Seventh Sunday of the Year. 

8^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.  

THANK YOU FROM FR. JOHN!  My Dear Friends in Jesus Christ, it was truly wonderful to have been invited back to celebrate a final Mass of Thanksgiving last Sunday.  I would like to thank Fr Adrian and the whole parish community for your great kindness and hospitality, it was lovely to see so many of you at the 11.00am Mass, I felt very humbled.  My thanks to Sue & Ferdi and both choirs for the lovely music, and all the servers who turned up. Special thanks to all those who helped to prepare the reception immediately after the Mass, it was so nice to have the opportunity to speak to so many of you.  Thank you, Iain, for your very kind word and presentation of a very generous cheque from the whole parish community, your generosity has always amazed me, Thank you!  Finally, just to reiterate what I said last week, it was truly a great honour and privilege to have been your Parish Priest for twenty-one years; you will always hold a very special place in my heart. Please keep me in your prayers, and if you are in Brentwood please don’t hesitate to drop in for a cup of tea.

With Love & God Bless

Fr John

My New Address: Rev Canon John J Harvey, (Cathedral Dean), Brentwood Cathedral. Clergy House, 28 Ingrave Road, Brentwood, Essex. CM15 8AT. Tel No: 001277 265235

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 Secondary School Applications: 

Wednesday 11 October 4.00 – 7.00 p.m. at 9 Traps Hill 

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 relevant date above.

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

WINE TASTING EVENT “Giro D’Italia”: Everybody is welcome to this wine tasting event on Thursday 19 October, 7.15pm at the Becket Centre (next to St Thomas Canterbury Church in Woodford). The event is organised by our local Catholic Catenian group, which has many members in the parish, and is in aid of St Francis Hospice. It was a huge success last year, when we explored wines from around the world. This year we will be exploring the wonderful wines of Italy, under the expert, entertaining guidance of the well-known wine educator Gilbert Winfield. Tickets are £30/head and includes the wine sampling and light snacks. If you would like tickets, or have questions, please email Iain McLay (bloggeriain@gmail.com ).

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

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 Church Hall on Thursday 12 October at 7.30pm to find out more and have a chat with our formation team.

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 Saturday or Sunday 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 –  SEPTEMBER 2023

Sat 7	9.30am	Margaret and Rose Falcon RIP
		Confessions 11am – 12 or on callVigil Mass for Sunday.
Sat 7	6.00pm	Kelly Barnes RIP
Sun 8	9.00am	People of the Parish
Sun 8	11:00am	Maree Kavanagh INTS
Mon 9	9.30am	Anna Citro RIP
Tues 10	9.30am	Communion Service
Wed 11	9.30am	Margaret Baldwin INTS
Thur 12	9.30am	Archie Campbell RIP
Fri 13	9.30am	Antonella Castelvedere RIP
Sat 14	9.30am	Michael O’Donnell RIP
		Confessions 11am – 12 or on callVigil Mass for Sunday.
Sat 15	6.00pm	Holy Souls
Sun 16	9.00am	Kelly Barnes
Sun 17	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

The Brentwood Diocesan Trust     Registered Charity No. 234092

Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Twenty-Sixth Sunday of the Year. Year A,

1^st 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 and all our loved ones who are unwell.  

FR. JOHN’s FAREWELL MASS is at 11AM this Sunday with refreshments (tea/cake) in the hall afterwards.  Everyone is welcome to come and celebrate Fr. John’s time here and show our appreciation to him for his ministry and service.

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 Secondary School Applications: 

Wednesday 11 October 4.00 – 7.00 p.m. at 9 Traps Hill 

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 relevant date above.

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

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 Church Hall on Thursday 12 October at 7.30pm to find out more and have a chat with our formation team.

VACANCY AT LOYOLA Do you need a term-time only job that also utilises your digital marketing experience?  Loyola Preparatory School, based in Buckhurst Hill, is looking to appoint a part-time Marketing & Office Administrator. For further information please either contact Mrs Rosario at the school on 020 8504 7372, email finance@loyola.essex.sch.uk or see the TES jobs website.  Closing date 15/10/23.

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

WINE TASTING EVENT “Giro D’Italia”: Thursday 19 October, 7.15pm. Following the success of last year’s event, The Catenians’ Epping Forest Circle is sponsoring an Italian wine tasting evening in the Becket Centre, St Thomas of Canterbury, Woodford, in aid of St Francis Hospice.  Wine educator, Gilbert Winfield, will feature samples of fine Italian wines in his informative presentation with some light-hearted audience participation. Tickets £30/head includes wine sampling and light snacks. Please text for tickets or other enquiries to Iain McLay (bloggeriain@gmail.com)

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 Saturday or Sunday at 12.30pm

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 –  SEPTEMBER 2023

Sat 30	9.30am	Noreen Smith RIP
		Confessions 11am – 12 or on callVigil Mass for Sunday.
Sat 30	6.00pm	Peter and Michael Holly RIP
October Sun 1	9.00am	Michael Feord RIP
Sun 1	11:00am	Fr. John’s Farewell (In Thanksgiving Fr. John Harvey)People of the Parish (FR. Adrian)
Mon 2	9.30am	Nina Kondratuik RIP
Tues 3	9.30am	Nancy Ironside (Anniversary) RIP
Wed 4	9.30am	Sinead Dorn and baby INTS
Thur 5	9.30am	Mary Ann Farrow INTS
Fri 6	9.30am	Nancy Hands   INTS
Sat 7	9.30am	Margaret and Rose Falcon RIP
		Confessions 11am – 12 or on callVigil Mass for Sunday.
Sat 7	6.00pm	Kelly Barnes RIP
Sun 8	9.00am	People of the Parish
Sun 8	11:00am	Maree Kavanagh INTS

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

Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Twenty-Fifth Sunday of the Year. Year A,

24th September 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 and all our loved ones who are unwell.  

 Fr. John’s Farewell Mass followed by a reception with light refreshments will be on 1 October at 11am.  Please make every effort to attend and show your appreciation to Fr. John.

SECOND COLLECTIONS THIS WEEK is for Fr. John Harvey in gratitude of the love and service he showed for our parish.

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

FORWARD PLANNING: As the new Academic Year approaches, I would specifically ask all families of children who will be going into year 6 in September to think very seriously about your child’s ongoing Catholic education when choosing prospective secondary Schools for your children. At the beginning of September, you will be notified by Essex County that your child is due to make the transition from Primary to Secondary School. We have an excellent Roman Catholic Secondary School, Trinity in Woodford, which has enjoyed a sterling reputation for many decades. Dr Paul Doherty OBE has been at the helm of the ship for well over 40 years. Obviously, with Secondary Schools being oversubscribed, Catholic Practice of the faith is extremely important. As Roman Catholics our obligation is to participate in the Weekly Celebration of Holy Mass. The School’s Admission Policy is quite strict about Catholic Practice. Also, for example the Davenant Foundation School employs a strict policy of seven years consistent practice of faith. No priest can ever sign a form that claims anything other than that. This is a matter of personal honesty and integrity. Obviously, this is something that all Roman Catholics are aware of; but I think sometimes we need to be reminded of these facts.  

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!

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS: Journey of Faith. Is there anyone who may be interested in the RCIA Program, possibly with the view of being received into full communion with the Roman Catholic Faith? Details of the programme are coming soon.

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 Saturday or Sunday at 12.30pm

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

WINE TASTING EVENT “Giro D’Italia”: Thursday 19 October, 7.15pm. Following the success of last year’s event, The Catenians’ Epping Forest Circle is sponsoring an Italian wine tasting evening in the Becket Centre, St Thomas of Canterbury, Woodford, in aid of St Francis Hospice.  Wine educator, Gilbert Winfield, will feature samples of fine Italian wines in his informative presentation with some light-hearted audience participation. Tickets £30/head includes wine sampling and light snacks. Please text for tickets or other enquiries to Iain McLay (bloggeriain@gmail.com).

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

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.

IN CASES OF EMERGENCY: Father Adrian will have Monday off this week as he has commitments on Tuesday. In case 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 –  SEPTEMBER 2023

Sat 23	9.30am	Derek Curtis RIP
		Confessions 11am – 12Noon or on demandVigil Mass for Sunday. Confessions at 5.30pm
Sat 23	6.00pm	People of the Parish
Sun 24	9.00am	Jim Sullivan RIP
Sun 24	11:00am	Dr John Heston RIP
Mon 25	9.30am	John Short
Tues 26	9.30am	Dennis Randall RIP
Wed 27	9.30am	Margaret Baldwin INTS
Thur 28	9.30am	Agnes and Colin Lamb (Anniversary) RIP
Fri 29	9.30am	Parishioners/friends of Joanna Johnson  INTS
Sat 30	9.30am	Noreen Smith INTS
		Confessions 11am – 12Noon or on requestVigil Mass for Sunday. Confessions at 5.30pm
Sat 30	6.00pm	Peter and Michael Holly RIP
October Sun 1	9.00am	Michael Feord RIP
Sun 1	11:00am	In Thanksgiving (Fr. John Harvey)People of the Parish (FR. Adrian)

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

Twenty-Third Sunday of the Year. Year A,

10th September 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 and all our loved ones who are unwell.  

Mary & Steve Witten thank everyone for their prayers as their health has improved.

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

FORWARD PLANNING: As the new Academic Year approaches, I would specifically ask all families of children who will be going into year 6 in September to think very seriously about your child’s ongoing Catholic education when choosing prospective secondary Schools for your children. At the beginning of September, you will be notified by Essex County that your child is due to make the transition from Primary to Secondary School. We have an excellent Roman Catholic Secondary School, Trinity in Woodford, which has enjoyed a sterling reputation for many decades. Dr Paul Doherty OBE has been at the helm of the ship for well over 40 years. Obviously, with Secondary Schools being oversubscribed, Catholic Practice of the faith is extremely important. As Roman Catholics our obligation is to participate in the Weekly Celebration of Holy Mass. The School’s Admission Policy is quite strict about Catholic Practice. Also, for example the Davenant Foundation School employs a strict policy of seven years consistent practice of faith. No priest can ever sign a form that claims anything other than that. This is a matter of personal honesty and integrity. Obviously, this is something that all Roman Catholics are aware of; but I think sometimes we need to be reminded of these facts.  

FATHER JOHN HARVEY’S MASS OF INSTALLATION AS DEAN OF BRENTWOOD CATHEDRAL This invitation is extended to the whole parish of St Edmund’s, you will be most welcome to come to the Installation Mass on Friday 22^nd September at 7.00pm. Our Bishop Alan Williams will celebrate the Installation Mass.

SECOND COLLECTIONS THIS WEEK AND NEXT WEEKEND are for Fr. John Harvey in gratitude of the love and service he showed for our parish.  Fr. John’s Farewell Mass and reception will be on 1 October at 11am.  Please make every effort to attend and show your appreciation to Fr. John.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PROGRAMME 2023/24: The children’s first class will take place on Sunday 17^th September at 10.00am in the Parish Retreat. (This is the big meeting room above the Parish Hall). This is such an important time in your child’s life and this preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Holy Eucharist is the next stage on their Faith Journey. Katheryn Poulter and Elena Manara are our First Holy Communion Catechists. We encourage all the children’s parents to be involved with the programme throughout the year. Please keep the children in your thoughts and prayers.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS: Journey of Faith. Is there anyone who may be interested in the RCIA Program, possibly with the view of being received into full communion with the Roman Catholic Faith? Every year we run this programme commencing at the beginning of September, leading to reception into the Church at the Easter Vigil. It is a systematic programme of every aspect of Catholicism, including Scripture, Sacramental Life, and The Dogma’s of our Faith, Catholic Practice & traditions, Christology & Mariology, Study of the Church. Please see Fr Adrian or Aidan Potter who will explain the entire process to you.

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 Saturday or Sunday at 12.30pm

Congratulations to Nathan Jakaj who was  baptised in our parish last weekend.  May God bless him and his family.

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

WINE TASTING EVENT “Giro D’Italia”: Thursday 19 October, 7.15pm. Following the success of last year’s event, The Catenians’ Epping Forest Circle is sponsoring an Italian wine tasting evening in the Becket Centre, St Thomas of Canterbury, Woodford, in aid of St Francis Hospice.  Wine educator, Gilbert Winfield, will feature samples of fine Italian wines in his informative presentation with some light-hearted audience participation. Tickets £30/head includes wine sampling and light snacks. Please email for tickets or other enquiries to Iain McLay (bloggeriain@gmail.com).

TEACHING VACANCY AT ST JOHN FISHER SCHOOL: The Trustees of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust invite applications for the position of KS1 Class Teacher at St John Fisher Primary School. Closing date Wednesday 20th Sept with interviews being held on Monday 25th September. For further details please visit www.ourladyoffatimatrust.essex.sch.uk

or alternatively call Mrs Irene Nelson, H.R. Manager on 01279 425383. 

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: Tuesday is usually Fr. Adrian’s day off. 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 –  SEPTEMBER 2023

Sat 16	9.00am	Michael McLoughlin RIP
		Confessions 11am – 12Noon or on demandVigil Mass for Sunday. Confessions at 5.30pm
Sat 16	6.00pm	People of the Parish
Sun 17	9.00am	Yvonne Grace RIP
Sun 17	11:00am	John Hogan RIP (1st Anniversary)
Mon 18	9.30am	Matt McLoughlin RIP
Tues 19	9.30am	John Ironside RIP
Wed 20	9.00am	Margaret Baldwin INTS
Thur 21	9.30am	Margaret Peddy RIP
Fri 22	9.30am	Rose McMorrow INTS
Sat 23	9.30am	Derek Curtis RIP
		Confessions 11am – 12Noon or on demandVigil Mass for Sunday. Confessions at 5.30pm
Sat 23	6.00pm	People of the Parish
Sun 24	9.00am	Jim Sullivan RIP
Sun 24	11:00am	Dr John Heston 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

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