St Edmund of Canterbury, Loughton

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

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

WHERE DID THE GLORIA AND ALLELUIA GO?

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

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

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

LENT EVENTS AND TALKS

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

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

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

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

A NOTE OF THANKS TO THE PARISH

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

Thank you all for helping us on our way!

Sofia, Charlie and Juliusz

Reindeer Explorers, 7th Epping Forest

ST EDMUND LIFE GROUP

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

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

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

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

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

ARE AVAILABLE IN THE REPOSITORY PRICE = £1

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

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

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

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

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

JOIN CAFOD’S BIG LENT WALK IN THE JUBILEE YEAR

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

Sign up here: https://walk.cafod.org.uk/

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK

Margaret Baldwin, Evelyn Bearne, Karl Britz, Brenda Bryant, Bernadette Hall, Ann Hawkes, Claire Howes, Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl,

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

Job Vacancies

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

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

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

HEADTEACHER – ST PETER’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, ROMFORD

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

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

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

CARITAS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

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

KS1/2 CLASS TEACHER

Required for September 2025

Salary: MPR (+ London Fringe)

Contract: full-time, permanent

(Applications from ECTs are welcome)

Details can be found at:

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

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

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

LOYOLA PREPARATORY SCHOOL

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

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

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

ASH WEDNESDAY

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

FASTING

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

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

WHAT IS A CATHOLIC FAST?

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

WHAT DOES ABSTINENCE MEAN?

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

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

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

LENT EVENTS AND TALKS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

JOIN CAFOD’S BIG LENT WALK IN THE JUBILEE YEAR

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

Sign up here: https://walk.cafod.org.uk/

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK

Margaret Baldwin, Evelyn Bearne, Karl Britz, Brenda Bryant, Bernadette Hall, Ann Hawkes, Claire Howes, Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl,

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

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

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

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 9:30am

LENT 2025

Ash Wednesday 5 March

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

12:15pm – Mass at St. Edmund’s

7:30pm – Mass at St. Edmund’s

Ashes will be imposed at all Masses.

LENT EVENTS AND TALKS

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

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

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

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

NOTE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP

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

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

ST EDMUND LIFE GROUP MEETING

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

Any questions please ring Paul 07861032174.

ST EDMUND LIFE GROUP

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

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

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

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

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

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

CHURCH CLEAN

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

BAPTISMS

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

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

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

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

REPOSITORY

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

A DAY WITH MARY

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

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK

Margaret Baldwin, Evelyn Bearne, Karl Britz, Brenda Bryant, Bernadette Hall, Ann Hawkes, Claire Howes, Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl,

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

JOB VACANCIES

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

Teacher of French, Full time, Easter 2025

Teacher of Science, Part time, Easter or September 2025

Teacher of Music, Part time, Easter 2025

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

HEADTEACHER – ST PETER’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, ROMFORD

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

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

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

CARITAS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

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

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

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

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

2ND COLLECTION’S LISTED

LOURDES SICK & HELPERS PILGRIMAGE FUND 

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

 RACIAL JUSTICE 

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

REPOSITORY

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

epository at the back of the church. 

COFFEE & CAKE SALE- 9th FEBRUARY, 2025

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

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

“CANON JOHN HARVEY’S 70th BIRTHDAY”

Saturday 15th February 2025.

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

God Bless,  

Fr. John xx

NOTE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP

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

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

A DAY WITH MARY

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

BAPTISMS

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

ALTAR SOCIETY

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

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION NEWS

Dear Parents

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

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

After a time of prayer and discernment, of accompanying our children in this parish and in others, and after speaking with our catechists, it has become apparent that our children would be better able to participate in this important time in their lives if we wait a year, making the time of formation year 4 (ages 8/9).  The important thing we all need to learn as disciples is that Jesus calls us into a deep, loving friendship with him and that Holy Communion is something that helps that friendship grow.  Current thinking is that waiting a year , allowing maturity to develop, will help that understanding of friendship  and discipleship and will help our young people in the long term in their relationship with Christ.

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

With every blessing

Fr. Adrian

Parish Priest

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK

Margaret Baldwin, Evelyn Bearne, Karl Britz, Brenda Bryant, Bernadette Hall, Ann Hawkes, Claire Howes, Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl, Amelia Burns, 

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

JOB VACANCIES

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

Position

Closing Date

School

Starting Date

Interview Date

Site Manager (Full-Time -37hpw)

Monday 24th February 2025

St John Fisher Catholic Primary, Loughton

ASAP

TBC

HLTA

Monday 24th February 2025

St John Fisher Catholic Primary, Loughton

ASAP

TBC

KS2 Teacher (ECT applications welcome)

Sunday 23rd February 2025

St John Fisher Catholic Primary, Loughton

September 2025

Catering Manager (Maternity Cover)

Monday 24th February 2025

St John Fisher Catholic Primary, Loughton

Mar/April 2025

EYFS Practitioner

Sunday 23rd February 2025

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

ASAP

Thursday 27th February 2025

Midday Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Monday 24th February 2025

St Luke’s Catholic Academy

April 2025

TBC

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

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

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

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

There will be a collection after all the masses. 

PEACE DISPLAY

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

REPOSITORY

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

COFFEE & CAKE SALE- 9th FEBRUARY, 2025

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

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

“CANON JOHN HARVEY’S 70th BIRTHDAY”

Saturday 15th February 2025

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

God Bless,  

Fr. John xx

PARISH PRO LIFE GROUP MEETING

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

Any questions please ring Paul 07861032174.

JUBILEE YEAR

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

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

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

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

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

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

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2025:

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

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

Fr Paul Keane

Director of the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK

Margaret Baldwin, Evelyn Bearne, Karl Britz, Brenda Bryant, Bernadette Hall, Ann Hawkes, Claire Howes, Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl, Amelia Burns, 

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

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

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

CHURCH CLEAN

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

REPOSITORY

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

WORLD LEPROSY DAY 25th & 26th JANUARY, 2025

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

Leprosy Day.

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

There will be a collection after all the masses. 

COFFEE & CAKE SALE- 9th FEBRUARY, 2025

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

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

“CANON JOHN HARVEY’S 70th BIRTHDAY”

Saturday 15th February 2025.

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

God Bless,  

Fr. John xx

NOTE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP

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

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

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

BAPTISMS

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

PARISH PRO LIFE GROUP MEETING

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

Any questions please ring Paul 07861032174.

COMMUNITY OF OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM – HOUSE APPEAL

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

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

Web: www.walsinghamcommunity.org. Tel 01362 692574

BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S SOCIETY (BCCS) 

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

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

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK

Margaret Baldwin, Evelyn Bearne, Karl Britz, Brenda Bryant, Bernadette Hall, Ann Hawkes, Claire Howes, Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl, Amelia Burns, 

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

IN CASES OF EMERGENCY

If there is no answer from the parish phone and you are seeking a priest in an emergency, please call one of the local parishes, either in Epping – Tel 01992 572516, or the St. Thomas of Canterbury Friary at Woodford Green – Tel: 020 8504 1688.

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

JOB VACANCIES

ST JOSEPH THE WORKER CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, HUTTON

ARE LOOKING TO APPOINT A DEPUTY HEADTEACHER FOR APRIL 2025

For more information and a full advert, visit our school website: https://st-joseph-the-worker-catholic-primary-school.secure-primarysite.net/recruitment-1/

Applications Close: Tuesday 28th January 2025 at 12pm
Interviews: Tuesday 11th February 2025 at 9am

Visits welcome. Please contact Mrs Lesley Willats on 01277 227282 or admin@st-josephworker.essex.sch.uk for an application pack or to arrange a visit.

Assistant Business Manager required at

St Vincent’s Catholic Primary School

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

£35,577 – £36,567 FTE

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

Closing date: Monday 27th January 2025 

Interviews: Week beginning 3rd February 2025

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

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

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

Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society (BCCS)

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

ST  JOHNS ROMAN  CATHOLIC SCHOOL

are seeking a Compliance Manager

Main Responsibilities:

Health & Safety

GDPR

Policies

Systems

Duties to be discussed at interview along with salary.

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

Contact : purchase@stjohnsrcschool.co.uk

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust

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

Position

Closing Date

School

Starting Date

Interview Date

Site Manager (Full-Time -37hpw)

  Thursday 6th February 2025

St John Fisher Catholic Primary, Loughton

ASAP

TBC

HLTA

Thursday 6th February 2025

St John Fisher Catholic Primary, Loughton

ASAP

TBC

EYFS Practitioner

Thursday 6th February 2025

St Luke’s Catholic Academy, Harlow

ASAP

TBC

Midday Assistants

Thursday 6th February 2025

Three schools across the Trust

ASAP

TBC

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

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES 

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

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY

The annual week of prayer for Christian Unity began on Saturday 18 January  and lasts until Saturday 25 January.  Please pray especially during this time that all Christian denominations will be one. On Sunday 19th January, Saint John’s Anglican Church are having Evensong at 6pm, Father Adrian is preaching at this, and everyone is warmly invited. Please come and share some time in prayer with our Christian sisters and brothers from around the town. Saint John’s, Church Ln, Loughton IG10 1PD

PAX CHRISTI-WORLD PEACE DAY 19th JANUARY, 2025

There will be a second collection today after the masses for Pax Christi- World Peace Day.

REPOSITORY- JANUARY SALE

All Christmas repository items will be 50% discounted on price this weekend after all the masses.There are some lovely items available including some beautiful lit stables and figures. Cash only at the moment but we are hoping this will change in the future.  

WORLD LEPROSY DAY 25th & 26th JANUARY, 2025

There will be a second collection the weekend of the 25th & 26th January, 2025 for World Leprosy Day. 

COFFEE & CAKE SALE- 9th FEBRUARY, 2025

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

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

“CANON JOHN HARVEY’S 70th BIRTHDAY”

Saturday 15th February 2025.

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

God Bless,  

Fr. John xxx

NOTE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP

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

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

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

PARISH PRO LIFE GROUP MEETING

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

Any questions please ring Paul 07861032174.

COMMUNITY OF OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM – HOUSE APPEAL

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

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

Web: www.walsinghamcommunity.org. Tel 01362 692574

BAPTISMS

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

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK

Margaret Baldwin, Evelyn Bearne, Karl Britz, Brenda Bryant, Bernadette Hall, Ann Hawkes, Claire Howes, Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl, Amelia Burns, 

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

JOB VACANCIES

ST JOSEPH THE WORKER CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, HUTTON

ARE LOOKING TO APPOINT A DEPUTY HEADTEACHER FOR APRIL 2025

For more information and a full advert, visit our school website: https://st-joseph-the-worker-catholic-primary-school.secure-primarysite.net/recruitment-1/

Applications Close: Tuesday 28th January 2025 at 12pm
Interviews: Tuesday 11th February 2025 at 9am

Visits welcome. Please contact Mrs Lesley Willats on 01277 227282 or admin@st-josephworker.essex.sch.uk for an application pack or to arrange a visit.

Assistant Business Manager required at

St Vincent’s Catholic Primary School

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

£35,577 – £36,567 FTE

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

Closing date: Monday 27th January 2025 

Interviews: Week beginning 3rd February 2025

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

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

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

Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society (BCCS)

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

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday & Friday 9:30am Mass. On Thursday Mass will be at 9:00am

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY

The annual week of prayer for Christian Unity begins on Saturday 18 January for eight days. Please pray especially during this time that all Christian denominations will be one.

On Sunday 19th January, Saint John’s Anglican Church are having Evensong at 6pm, Father Adrian is preaching at this, and everyone is warmly invited.  Please come and share some time in prayer with our Christian sisters and brothers from around the town.

REPOSITORY- JANUARY SALE

All Christmas repository items will be 50% discounted on price this weekend after all the masses.There are some lovely items available including some beautiful lit stables and figures. Cash only at the moment but we are hoping this will change in the future.  

PAX CHRISTI-WORLD PEACE DAY 19th JANUARY, 2025

There will be a second collection after the masses on the 19th January, 2025 for Pax Christi- World Peace Day.

JUBILEE YEAR

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

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

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

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

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

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

PARISH PRO LIFE GROUP MEETING

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

Any questions please ring Paul 07861032174.

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.

WALSINGHAM HOUSE TEAM 25/26:

 Applications are now open for the volunteer retreat team at Walsingham House. If you are in Yr13 or finishing university and enjoy working with young people then a year on the retreat team could be the perfect next step. Live and work as part of a young Catholic Christian community, sharing your faith and helping to run retreats for the young people of Brentwood diocese. For more information then please see the website: www.bcys.net/whabbotswick/be-on-team/ or email clairebailey@brcdt.org 

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK

Margaret Baldwin, Evelyn Bearne, Karl Britz, Brenda Bryant, Bernadette Hall, Ann Hawkes, Claire Howes, Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl, Amelia Burns, 

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

Job Vacancies

ST JOSEPH THE WORKER CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, HUTTON

ARE LOOKING TO APPOINT A DEPUTY HEADTEACHER FOR APRIL 2025

For more information and a full advert, visit our school website: https://st-joseph-the-worker-catholic-primary-school.secure-primarysite.net/recruitment-1/

Applications Close: Tuesday 28th January 2025 at 12pm
Interviews: Tuesday 11th February 2025 at 9am

Visits welcome. Please contact Mrs Lesley Willats on 01277 227282 or admin@st-josephworker.essex.sch.uk for an application pack or to arrange a visit.

Assistant Business Manager required at

St Vincent’s Catholic Primary School

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

£35,577 – £36,567 FTE

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

Closing date: Monday 27th January 2025 

Interviews: Week beginning 3rd February 2025

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

• Teacher of Science, P/T or F/T, February or April 2025
• Teacher of Music, P/T, Easter or September 2025
• Teacher of French, F/T, ASAP
• Please visit the school’s website https://www.tchs.org.uk/about-us/employment/ for further job information. 

Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society (BCCS)

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

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

Monday, Tuesday & Friday masses are at 9:30am. Mass on Wednesday is at 9:00am. No Mass on Thursday. Funeral Service at 11:00am on Tuesday.

NOTE FROM FR ADRIAN

Thank you to everyone for your generosity, prayers, gifts, cards and messages of goodwill over the Christmas period.  They really are appreciated.

May God bless you and those you love this new year,

Father Adrian 

Thank you to everyone who made our Christmas liturgies and the church so beautiful and to everyone who came here to Mass over Christmas.  It has been a wonderful celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ!

Well done everyone.

Father Adrian

NOTE FROM FR CHRIS

Fr Chris would like to say “Thank You” to the parishioners for all your generosity, prayers and kindness during his visit over the past 2 weeks. God Bless you and best wishes for the new year!

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT EPIPHANY SUNDAY 5 JANUARY

Please join us,  4-5 pm on Sunday 5 January, to pray for the Parish, the intentions of all families and the Life Group.

You are very welcome to pop in for tea afterwards.

JUBILEE YEAR

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

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

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

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

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

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

WALSINGHAM HOUSE TEAM 25/26:

 Applications are now open for the volunteer retreat team at Walsingham House. If you are in Yr13 or finishing university and enjoy working with young people then a year on the retreat team could be the perfect next step. Live and work as part of a young Catholic Christian community, sharing your faith and helping to run retreats for the young people of Brentwood diocese. For more information then please see the website: www.bcys.net/whabbotswick/be-on-team/ or email clairebailey@brcdt.org 

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK

Margaret Baldwin, Evelyn Bearne, Karl Britz, Brenda Bryant, Bernadette Hall, Ann Hawkes, Claire Howes, Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl, Amelia Burns, 

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

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

Week Starting 23rd Mon 9:30am,Tues 9:30am, Christmas Mass Times Listed below, Thursday 11:00am, Friday 9:30am  

Week starting 30th Monday, Thursday & Friday 9:30am/ Wednesday 11:00am and NO MASS TUESDAY 31st.

CHRISTMAS  MASS TIMES

Christmas Eve, Tuesday 24 December

5pm – Family Mass with a Nativity Tableaux

7pm Vigil Mass

9:30pm – Carols before Mass

10pm – Mass during the night.

Christmas Day – Wednesday 25 December

9am and 11am

NOTE FROM FR ADRIAN

Father Adrian, and our visiting priests, Father Chris and Father Frank, wish everyone a very happy and holy Christmas.  May God bless you and your families abundantly during this season and in the New Year.

CHRISTMAS  OFFERINGS 

Your offering at Christmas Masses is your gift to the Parish Priest and forms a major part of his income for the year.  If you are making a payment online via your bank as a special collection, please indicate this is a Christmas Offering.  You can gift aid your offerings as usual. Thank you.

CHRISTMAS CHURCH CLEAN

On Monday 23rd at 10:00am there will be a Cleaning of the Church for Christmas. Please come along if you are able to help. 

CHRISTMAS HAMPER APPEAL

Thank you to everyone who helped with our parish hamper appeal – those who contributed prizes, bought tickets, supported the coffee morning and especially those who organised this fundraising event for our parish.  We raised £1537.  Well done everyone!

LITURGICAL EVENTS AT BRENTWOOD CATHEDRAL

Please join us on Sunday 22nd December at 4pm lasting about an hour and a half in Brentwood Cathedral for our annual Service of Nine Lesson’s and Carols. This is a most beautiful Service of Music and Readings for Advent and Christmas and perhaps the high point of the Cathedral Choir’s Choral Year. There will be mince pies and mulled wines in the Cathedral Hall afterwards.

In addition to the Choir Carols there are also popular Carols for everyone to sing. The Choir will be accompanied by Stephen King, the Cathedral Organist. A wonderful celebration in preparation for Christmas. All are welcome!

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT EPIPHANY SUNDAY 5 JANUARY

Please join us,  4-5 pm on Sunday 5 January, to pray for the Parish, the intentions of all families and the Life Group.

You are very welcome to pop in for tea afterwards.

JUBILEE YEAR

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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