Feast of SS Peter & Paul-  June 2024

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

Feast of SS Peter & Paul-  June 2024

Parish Priest: Fr Adrian Lowe

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

9 Traps Hill Loughton, Essex IG10 1SZ

The Brentwood Diocesan Trust     Registered Charity No. 234092

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, Rosemary O’Rourke, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Peggy Howes, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Andrew Godsave, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl and all our loved ones who are unwell.

NOTE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP

We will next be singing and playing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 7th July and holding a practice beforehand 7 to 8pm on Monday, 1st July. 

Please make every effort to come to the practice as well as the Mass as we want to go through the psalm for the day and also look at music for the ‘Our Father’.

If any new singers or musicians in our Parish would like to consider joining us, you will be made very welcome – simply come along!

ST JOHN FISHER SCHOOL PTA are holding their Summer Fair on Friday 5th July, 3.30-6.30pm, with bouncy castles, entertainment, food and games. You can book your tickets very easily here https://bit.ly/SJFSummerfair

PETER’S PENCE SECOND COLLECTION:

There will be a second collection for Peter’s Pence after masses this weekend.

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE: Join Bishop Alan on the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes (Friday 19 – Friday 26 July).  There are five remaining places on the pilgrimage.  To book, please go online as soon as possible: Brentwood Lourdes – Lourdes – Tangney Tours (tangney-tours.com)

THANK YOU MESSAGE FROM FR FRANK WESTCOTT:

Dear Friends in Christ,

I truly have been overwhelmed by your love, kindness and generosity over these past few days…I am very blessed to belong to such a wonderful parish family. I cannot begin to imagine how much time, thought, and sheer hard work, went into preparing such a beautiful and spiritually uplifting occasion. It was a joy to celebrate with you all, and such a great sign of the Holy Spirit working amidst His people.

As I mentioned at Mass on Sunday, it has often been the thought of serving you at St Edmund’s that has inspired and indeed strengthened me on my vocational journey, 

So ‘thank you’ again, for your kindness, your gifts, cards, and words of encouragement.  To all who have supported me, in whatever way, whether it be through advice, guidance, prayers, or sharing a chat over a coffee….’thank you’.

With all God’s blessings

Love and Prayers,

Fr. Frank 

UPDATE ON OUR TWO CHOIRS’ SPONSORSHIP OF OUR VERY OWN BCCS BEAR!   

As you know, our two choirs have adopted Ed the Ted and, during this year, like other groups throughout the Diocese, we’ll be collecting money from our singers to support the invaluable work of the Brentwood Catholic Chiildren’s Society during this their 40th anniversary year. 

A couple of weeks ago, Fr. Adrian kindly allowed us to shake our collection boxes after each of the masses and we can bearely wait to tell you that you contributed close to £300 as well as several scanned donations! We delivered a cheque for what we’ve raised so far to BCCS and they are very grateful. As an example, this amount will pay for a number of counselling sessions for young people with emotional or other problems, so your contributions make a direct and valuable difference. Thank you from our two choirs and, of course, from Ed!

Later this year, Fr. Adrian has agreed that we can shake the boxes again after the weekend masses and meanwhile we’ll persuade our singers to keep the collection boxes topped up!

PRO-LIFE ISSUES:

As Catholics, we are called to uphold the value and dignity of human life from the moment of conception until natural death.  We urge our MPs to reaffirm society’s commitment to the care of the weakest in our midst and not their termination.  Please see the links below for information and help when considering this important issue in the forthcoming election.

  1. Find out who your Candidates are and their Party’s, General Part Manifestos here: 
    1.  https://whocanivotefor.co.uk/
  1. Find your current MP’s voting record sanctity of Life issues here:
    1. https://righttolife.org.uk/votes
  1. Contacting your candidates’ on their views regarding Assisted Suicide and Abortion/here:
  1. https://www.spuc.org.uk/valueyourvote
  2. Assisted Suicide & Euthanasia- Party Manifestos by the Campaign Against Assisted Dying  (CAAD) here:
    1. https://www.carenotkilling.org.uk/official-documents/assisted-suicide-in-the-2024-manifestos/

A DAY WITH MARY: at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday 13 July (9.45am to 5.00pm) further information is available at www.adaywithmary.org or http://www.eventcatholic.com/

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.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY IN THE CHURCH

Please follow instructions given by The Priest and/or Stewards.

For fires at the back of the church we will exit via the sacristy into

 the hall or side exit.

For fires at the front of the church we will exit by front doors. 

For fires in the middle of the church use the safest exit.

Fire extinguishers are to be used by competent trained persons only

MASS INTENTIONS  -FROM 29th June, 2024




Confessions 5:30-6:00pm on Saturday
Sat 29thJune6   6:00pmAnand Agarwal(Anthony Family)
Sun 30thJune9:00amPeople of the Parish
Sun 30thJune11:00am

Albertina Assumption D’Cruz(Ruiz Family)
Mon 1stJuly9:30am
Patricia Wong INTS
Tues 2ndJuly9:30amEvian Donaldson RIP( Denis & Geraldine)
Wed 3rd July9:30am12:15pmRebecca Marianayagam ( Paul)Funeral Service -Eileen Giblet RIP
Thur 4thJulyNO MASS
Fri 5thJuly9:30amFrank Paganuzzi RIP
Sat 6thJune
Sun 7thJune
Sun 7thJune		6:00pm

9:00am

11:00am		People of the Parish

Martha De Souza( Mary & Eddie Pointer)
Maureen Lang( The Poulter Family )

12th  Sunday in Ordinary Time-  June 2024

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

12th  Sunday in Ordinary Time-  June 2024

Parish Priest: Fr Adrian Lowe

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

9 Traps Hill Loughton, Essex IG10 1SZ

The Brentwood Diocesan Trust     Registered Charity No. 234092

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, Rosemary O’Rourke, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Peggy Howes, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Andrew Godsave, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl and all our loved ones who are unwell.

REVEREND FRANK WESTCOTT’S ORDINATION: 

Reverend Frank will be ordained to the Sacred Priesthood here at St. Edmunds on Saturday 22 June at 11:30am. After Mass there will be a buffet reception. All are welcome.

Reverend Frank will celebrate his first Mass at 11:00am on Sunday 23 June.  Again, all are welcome.

Both of these Masses are a wonderful celebration for our parish and the diocese.  Please keep Reverend Frank in your prayers as he makes his final preparations for ordination.

CHURCH CAR PARK – IMPORTANT

Please note, there will be no car parking available at the church  Saturday and Sunday  21 and 22 June, 2024.

NOTE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP

We will next be singing and playing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 7th July and holding a practice beforehand 7 to 8pm on Monday, 1st July. 

Please make every effort to come to the practice as well as the Mass as we want to go through the psalm for the day and also look at music for the ‘Our Father’.

If any new singers or musicians in our Parish would like to consider joining us, you will be made very welcome – simply come along!

ORDINATION OFFERING:  If you would like to make an offering online for the benefit of  Rev Frank Westcott’s Ordination the details are as follow

Sort Code: 40-13-22

Account number 11019651

Account Name: Catholic Church Loughton St Edmund

Reference:  “Frank Ord . 123”

SCOUTS: The Parent’s Committee for the 7th Epping Forest Scout Group invite you to a Bingo Fundraiser at St Edmund’s Hall on Saturday 29th June 2pm-4pm. 

£5 for 8 Bingo cards, Tea and Coffee. Homemade cakes available for purchase.  All monies raised will go to supporting exciting activities for our Scout Groups in 2024. Tickets will be available after all masses weekend 22/23 June or contact us at 7ef.parcom@gmail.com.

UPDATE ON OUR TWO CHOIRS’ SPONSORSHIP OF OUR VERY OWN BCCS BEAR!   

As you know, our two choirs have adopted Ed the Ted and, during this year, like other groups throughout the Diocese, we’ll be collecting money from our singers to support the invaluable work of the Brentwood Catholic Chiildren’s Society during this their 40th anniversary year. 

A couple of weeks ago, Fr. Adrian kindly allowed us to shake our collection boxes after each of the masses and we can bearely wait to tell you that you contributed close to £300 as well as several scanned donations! We delivered a cheque for what we’ve raised so far to BCCS and they are very grateful. As an example, this amount will pay for a number of counselling sessions for young people with emotional or other problems, so your contributions make a direct and valuable difference. Thank you from our two choirs and, of course, from Ed!

Later this year, Fr. Adrian has agreed that we can shake the boxes again after the weekend masses and meanwhile we’ll persuade our singers to keep the collection boxes topped up!

CONCERT FOR  THE LOURDES ACROSS CHARITY

: There is a lovely summer concert of classical music on Saturday 29th June, 7.45pm, at St Thomas of Canterbury Church in Woodford. It features music like The Lark Ascending and Vivaldi choral works. Tickets are £15 available from St Thomas’s parish office 0208 504 1686. 

FINANCE: Please note if you are writing a cheque to the parish for mass intentions, offertory etc. it should be made payable to:

“CATHOLIC CHURCH LOUGHTON ST EDMUND”

Our bank has informed us they may reject cheques if they have any other wording written.

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL VACANCIES

1. Science Technician, 36 hours p/w, September 2024

2. SEN TA, 32 hours p/w, ASAP

3. School Counsellor, 14 hours per week, ASAP

4. Teacher of English, F/T or P/T

5. Teacher of Science, F/T

6. Teacher of Maths, F/T or P/T

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

ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER: are seeking to recruit a  KS2 teacher to join our small, supportive and friendly team from September 2024. Applications from Early Career Teachers are welcome.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit please contact Mrs Marrion (Interim Headteacher) via the school office (01277-227282) or email us at admin@st-josephworker.essex.sch.uk

Closing date: 24th June 2024

Interview date: 27th June 2024

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.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY IN THE CHURCH

Please follow instructions given by The Priest and/or Stewards.

For fires at the back of the church we will exit via the sacristy into

 the hall or side exit.

For fires at the front of the church we will exit by front doors. 

For fires in the middle of the church use the safest exit.

Fire extinguishers are to be used by competent trained persons only

MASS INTENTIONS  -FROM 22nd June, 2024




Confessions 5:30-6:00pm on Saturday
Sat 22ndJune111:30am6:00pmORDINATION- REV. FRANK WESTCOTTPeople of the parish
Sun 23rdJune9:00amShelia Tremble(Tremble Family)
Sun 23rdJune11:00am

REV. FRANK WESTCOTTFirst Mass of Thanksgiving
Mon 24thJune9:30am2pmPat & Margaret INTS (Veronica & Steve Short)FUNERAL EILEEN LEE – RIP
Tues 25thJuneNO MASS
Wed 26thJune9:30amAndrew & Karen Burrowes INTS- 25th WeddingAnniversary ( The Burrowes Family)
Thur 27thJune9:30amKazimierz Michalik RIP(Ewa Michalik)
Fri  28thJune9:30amNicky- INTS( Marjorie Fairlamb)
Sat 29thJune
Sun 30thJune
Sun 30th June		6:00pm

9:00am

11:00am		Anand Agarwal( Anthony Family)
People of the Parish

Albertina Assumption D’Cruz ( Ruiz Family)

11th  Sunday in Ordinary Time-  June 2024

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

11th  Sunday in Ordinary Time-  June 2024

Parish Priest: Fr Adrian Lowe

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

9 Traps Hill Loughton, Essex IG10 1SZ

The Brentwood Diocesan Trust     Registered Charity No. 234092

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, Rosemary O’Rourke, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Peggy Howes, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Andrew Godsave, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl and all our loved ones who are unwell.

REVEREND FRANK WESTCOTT’S ORDINATION: 

Reverend Frank will be ordained to the Sacred Priesthood here at St. Edmunds on Saturday 22 June at 11:30.   After Mass there will be a buffet reception.  All are welcome.

Reverend Frank will celebrate his first Mass at 11:00am on Sunday 23 June.  Again, all are welcome.

Both of these Masses are a wonderful celebration for our parish and the diocese.  Please keep Reverend Frank in your prayers as he makes his final preparations for ordination.

ORDINATION COLLECTION: There will be a second collection this weekend for the benefit of Rev. Frank Westcott who will be ordained a priest on 22nd June, 2024 at 11:30am. This is a wonderful event for our parish!  If you would like to make an offering online the details are as follow: Sort Code: 40-13-22

Account number 11019651 

Account Name: Catholic Church Loughton St Edmund 

Reference “Frank Ord . 123”

DAY FOR LIFE COLLECTION: will be after the masses this weekend of 15-16th June, 2024.

CHURCH CAR PARK – IMPORTANT

Please note, there will be no car parking available at the church Friday, Saturday and Sunday –  20, 21 and 22 June.

CHURCH CLEAN: 

There will be a group Church clean on Thursday 20th June at 9:30am. Please note there will be no mass on this morning. We will be preparing the Church for Rev Frank Westcott’s Ordination on Saturday. All help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

SCOUTS: The Parent’s Committee for the 7th Epping Forest Scout Group invite you to a Bingo Fundraiser at St Edmund’s Hall on Saturday 29th June 2pm-4pm. £5 for 8 Bingo cards, Tea and Coffee. Homemade cakes available for purchase.  All monies raised will go to supporting exciting activities for our Scout Groups in 2024.Tickets will be available after all masses weekend 22/23 June or contact us at 7ef.parcom@gmail.com.

FINANCE: Please note if you are writing a cheque to the parish for mass intentions, offertory etc. it should be made payable to:

“CATHOLIC CHURCH LOUGHTON ST EDMUND”

Our bank has informed us they may reject cheques if they have any other wording written.

YOUTH MASS: Thursday 4th July 2024, Brentwood Cathedral

Bishop Alan will celebrate Mass and commission all those travelling to Lourdes this Summer. Meet in the Parish Hall from 6pm for pizza, refreshments and a time to reconnect and relax with friends before the Summer. Mass in the Cathedral at 7:30pm. If you wish to sing, play an instrument, read or serve then please bring along your alb or instrument, and let us know as you arrive. Absolutely everyone is very welcome!

 TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL VACANCIES

1. Science Technician, 36 hours p/w, September 2024

2. SEN TA, 32 hours p/w, ASAP

3. School Counsellor, 14 hours per week, ASAP

4. Teacher of English, F/T or P/T

5. Teacher of Science, F/T

6. Teacher of Maths, F/T or P/T

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

ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER: are seeking to recruit a  KS2 teacher to join our small, supportive and friendly team from September 2024. Applications from Early Career Teachers are welcome.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit please contact Mrs Marrion (Interim Headteacher) via the school office (01277-227282) or email us at admin@st-josephworker.essex.sch.uk

Closing date: 24th June 2024

Interview date: 27th June 2024

VACANCIES OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC MULTI  ACADEMY TRUST

PositionClosing DateSchoolStarting DateInterview Date
Pre-School LeaderFriday 14th June 2024St Luke’s Catholic Academy, Harlow, EssexSeptember 2024Thursday 20th June 2024
EYFS PractitionerFriday 14th June 2024St Luke’s Catholic Academy, Harlow, EssexSeptember 2024 (sooner if possible)Thursday 20th June 2024

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

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.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY IN THE CHURCH

Please follow instructions given by The Priest and/or Stewards.

For fires at the back of the church we will exit via the sacristy into

 the hall or side exit.

For fires at the front of the church we will exit by front doors. 

For fires in the middle of the church use the safest exit.

Fire extinguishers are to be used by competent trained persons only

MASS INTENTIONS  -FROM 15th June, 2024




Confessions 5:30-6:00pm on Saturday
Sat 15th     June6:00pm People of the Parish 
Sun 16th           June9:00amHelen Cooper ( Betty & Family)
Sun 16th       June11:00am 
Danny Adolf Pereira RIP( Mrs V. D’Souza)
Mon 17th        June9:30am
Anne Nolan RIP ( Anniv) 
Tues 18th       JuneNO MASS  
  Wed 19th             June9:30am Philomena Joseph RIP ( Mariet Marianayagam)
Thur 20th        June9:30amValentine Tisi RIP (Diana & Ferdi Tisi)
Fri  21st        June9:00amShirley Miller RIP( Kendal Family) 
ORDINATION
Sat 22nd         June 
Sun 23rd          June 
Sun 23rd    June		11:30am6:00pm 
9:00am

11:00am 		MASS FOR  REV. FRANK WESTCOTTPeople of the Parish 
Shelia Tremble RIP  (Tremble Family)
REV. FRANK WESTCOTT First Mass of Thanksgiving 

10th  Sunday in Ordinary Time-  June 2024

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

10th  Sunday in Ordinary Time-  June 2024

Parish Priest: Fr Adrian Lowe

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

9 Traps Hill Loughton, Essex IG10 1SZ

The Brentwood Diocesan Trust     Registered Charity No. 234092

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, Rosemary O’Rourke, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Peggy Howes, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Andrew Godsave, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl and all our loved ones who are unwell.

ORDINATION COLLECTION: There will be a second collection this weekend and next weekend for the benefit of Rev. Frank Westcott who will be ordained a priest on 22nd June, 2024 at 11:30am. This is a wonderful event for our parish!  If you would like to make an offering online the details are as follow:

Sort Code: 40-13-22

Account number 11019651

Account Name: Catholic Church Loughton St Edmund 

Reference “Frank Ord . 123”

CHURCH CLEAN: 

There will be a group Church clean on Thursday 20th June at 9:30am. Please note there will be no mass on this morning. We will be preparing the Church for Rev Frank Westcott’s Ordination on Saturday. All help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

SCOUTS: The Parent’s Committee for the 7th Epping Forest Scout Group invite you to save the date to enjoy Bingo, Tea and Cake at St Edmund’s Hall on Saturday 29th June 2pm-4pm. More details soon. All monies raised will go to Group funds to directly benefit the Scouts!

DAY FOR LIFE COLLECTION  on the weekend of 15-16th June, 2024.

FINANCE: Please note if you are writing a cheque to the parish for mass intentions, offertory etc. it should be made payable to:

“CATHOLIC CHURCH LOUGHTON ST EDMUND”

Our bank has informed us they may reject cheques if they have any other wording written.

BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S SOCIETY is pleased to host their first Charity Tribute Night featuring ABBA Chique at the Mill Hall Arts & Events Centre in Rayleigh on Friday 12th July from 7.30 to 11pm.  Please spread the word among friends and family, join them at this special anniversary event and get ready to dance and sing along to your favourite ABBA hits! Tickets cost £20 plus a small booking fee and can be purchased via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/abba-tribute-night-tickets-849314000037  Please keep your e-ticket to show on entry to the venue. All details can be found on the BCCS website: www.bccs.org.uk/get-involved/events/ If you have any questions about the event, please email Julie jabbott@bccs.org.uk. 

SION COMMUNITY: “The next Maranatha event of Mass celebrated by Fr. Paschal Uche, followed by Prayer and Praise, will be held at Sion Community, Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, CM15 9BX on Thursday, 20th June at 7pm.  All welcome.”

ST PETER’S PRIMARY SCHOOL Goresbrook Road, Dagenham are seeking to appoint a KS2 Class Teacher from 1 September 2024. Closing date 10 am. 11th June 2024. Please call the school office for more information tel.0208 270 6524, email:- office@st-peter.bardaglea.org.uk. School visits welcome.

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL VACANCIES

1. Science Technician, 36 hours p/w, September 2024

2. SEN TA, 32 hours p/w, ASAP

3. School Counsellor, 14 hours per week, ASAP

4. Teacher of English, F/T or P/T

5. Teacher of Science, F/T

6. Teacher of Maths, F/T or P/T

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

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL in Chingford is looking for support staff to start in September. We are seeking Learning Support Assistants and Special Needs Assistants. If you would like further information please email the school office for an application form or to arrange an informal chat about the role. school@st-marys-pri.waltham.sch.uk

VACANCIES OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC MULTI  ACADEMY TRUST

PositionClosing DateSchoolStarting DateInterview Date
Pre-School LeaderFriday 14th June 2024St Luke’s Catholic Academy, Harlow, EssexSeptember 2024Thursday 20th June 2024
EYFS PractitionerFriday 14th June 2024St Luke’s Catholic Academy, Harlow, EssexSeptember 2024 (sooner if possible)Thursday 20th June 2024

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

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.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY IN THE CHURCH

Please follow instructions given by The Priest and/or Stewards.

For fires at the back of the church we will exit via the sacristy into

 the hall or side exit.

For fires at the front of the church we will exit by front doors. 

For fires in the middle of the church use the safest exit.

Fire extinguishers are to be used by competent trained persons only

MASS INTENTIONS  -FROM 8th June, 2024




Confessions 5:30-6:00pm on Saturday
Sat 8th     June6:00pm Teresa Cawley RIP ( Steve Cawley)
Sun 9th          June9:00amPeople of the Parish
Sun 9th      June11:00am 
Daniel, Ellen, Betsy RIP( C. Knight) 
Mon 10th       June9:30am
C T Perrett INTS( Christine Perrett) 
Tues 11th      JuneNO MASS  
  Wed 12th             June9:00am Lucy & Tony Wearing ( Molloy Family)
Thur 13th        June12:15pmFUNERAL MASS SHELIA FRANCES LINTON-  RIP
Fri 14th       June9:30amShirley Miller RIP( The Poulter Family) 
Sat 15th        June 
Sun 16th         June 
Sun 16th    June		6:00pm

9:00am

11:00am 		People of the Parish 

Helen Cooper (Betty & Family)
Danny Adolf Pereira RIP( Mrs V. D’Souza) 

The Body and Blood of Christ (The Feast of Corpus Christi) June 2024

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

The Body and Blood of Christ 

(The Feast of Corpus Christi) June 2024

Parish Priest: Fr Adrian Lowe

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

9 Traps Hill Loughton, Essex IG10 1SZ

The Brentwood Diocesan Trust     Registered Charity No. 234092

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, Rosemary O’Rourke, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Peggy Howes, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Andrew Godsave, Eileen Lee, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl and all our loved ones who are unwell.

EXPLORER’S BAKESALE : Three of our Explorer Scouts, Sofia, Charlie and Juliusz have been selected by Essex to travel to the Australian Jamboree in Maryborough NSW in January 2025. As part of their mission they have been tasked with fundraising to help them on their way. We will be hosting a bake sale with tea and coffee on Sunday 2 June after both 9.00am and 11.00am mass please do join us and offer your support. In addition we will be launching our “100 club” raffle at the bake sale, tickets are £10 each with the top prize of £100 – don’t miss this opportunity to WIN!

SICK CLERGY COLLECTION:

This weekend 1st & 2nd June there will be a collection after the masses for sick clergy. 

VOCATIONS:

The next “Enquirers’ Evening” for those considering or interested in a vocation to the priesthood is on Tuesday 4 June at Brentwood Cathedral. The speaker will be Fr Dan Mason

For further information please contact Fr Mark Swires: vocprom@brcdt.org

QUIZ NIGHT at ST JOHN FISHER: The PTA are hosting a fabulous Quiz Night on Friday 7th June at St Edmund Church Hall. Doors open at 7pm for a fun-filled evening with trivia, music, table games, door raffle and more. The evening is for adults only. Tickets are £6 each, £10 for 2 or a team ticket (8 tickets) for £40. Payment via PayPal to ptastjohnfisher@gmail.com with name and number in description (please choose friends & family payment option) or at the St John Fisher Primary School office with cash (exact cash only please). Snacks will be available on the night and you can bring your own bottle. There will be a bar to purchase drinks and an option to order pizza. Advance pizza orders can be emailed to committeesjfpta@gmail.com (prices are £3 for 1 slice, £5 for 2 slices or a whole pizza for £15)

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CHRISTIAN AID WEEK, HOW DID BILLY DO? Billy-the-dog (and Iain) want to thank all the wonderful parishioners who sponsored Billy for his Essex Adventure. We had a wonderful time visiting such lovely ancient churches and going to parts of Essex we didn’t even know existed. Billy just loved it. He was up early every morning, standing by the door with his lead in his mouth and his tail wagging. The Parish has been so kind sponsoring Billy and, with Gift Aid, he has raised just over £3000, just amazing.  Thank you very much, “woof-woof”.

BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S SOCIETY is pleased to host their first Charity Tribute Night featuring ABBA Chique at the Mill Hall Arts & Events Centre in Rayleigh on Friday 12th July from 7.30 to 11pm.  Please spread the word among friends and family, join them at this special anniversary event and get ready to dance and sing along to your favourite ABBA hits! Tickets cost £20 plus a small booking fee and can be purchased via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/abba-tribute-night-tickets-849314000037  Please keep your e-ticket to show on entry to the venue. All details can be found on the BCCS website: www.bccs.org.uk/get-involved/events/ If you have any questions about the event, please email Julie jabbott@bccs.org.uk. 

YOUTH MASS:  Thursday 6th June 2024, Brentwood Cathedral

This may be a busy and stressful time for many of you, particularly those taking exams. The Cathedral and Parish Hall will be open for you to socialise, pray and celebrate Mass with us, or pop in for a break from revision, change of scenery or quiet personal prayer. Pizza from 6pm in the Parish Hall, Mass at 7:30pm in the Cathedral.

SION COMMUNITY: “The next Maranatha event of Mass celebrated by Fr. Paschal Uche, followed by Prayer and Praise, will be held at Sion Community, Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, CM15 9BX on Thursday, 20th June at 7pm.  All welcome.”

ST PETER’S PRIMARY SCHOOL Goresbrook Road, Dagenham are seeking to appoint a KS2 Class Teacher from 1 September 2024. Closing date 10 am. 11th June 2024. Please call the school office for more information tel.0208 270 6524, email:- office@st-peter.bardaglea.org.uk. School visits welcome.

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL VACANCIES

1. Science Technician, 36 hours p/w, September 2024

2. SEN TA, 32 hours p/w, ASAP

3. School Counsellor, 14 hours per week, ASAP

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

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL in Chingford is looking for support staff to start in September. We are seeking Learning Support Assistants and Special Needs Assistants. If you would like further information please email the school office for an application form or to arrange an informal chat about the role. school@st-marys-pri.waltham.sch.uk

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.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY IN THE CHURCH

Please follow instructions given by The Priest and/or Stewards.

For fires at the back of the church we will exit via the sacristy into

 the hall or side exit.

For fires at the front of the church we will exit by front doors. 

For fires in the middle of the church use the safest exit.

Fire extinguishers are to be used by competent trained persons only

MASS INTENTIONS  -FROM 1st June, 2024




Confessions 5:30-6:00pm on Saturday
Sat 1st    June6:00pm People of the Parish  
Sun 2nd         June9:00amBernard Campbell RIP  ( Campbell Family) 
Sun 2nd     June11:00am 
Bernard & Muriel Gilley INTS( Eileen Gilley) 
Mon 3rd       June9:30am
Modesta Borges RIP ( Adelaide Alves) 
Tues 4th     JuneNO MASS  
  Wed 5th            June9:30am Maria Feijo RIP( Adelaide Alves)
Thur 6th       June9:30amMrs Elizabeth Molloy( Molloy Family) 
Fri 7th      June9:30amMrs D’Cruz RIP ( Mike Sheehy) 
Sat 8th        June 
Sun 9th        June 
Sun 9th   June		6:00pm

9:00am

11:00am 		Teresa Cawley RIP ( Steve Cawley)
People of the Parish  
Daniel, Ellen, Betsy RIP( C. Knight) 

The Most Holy Trinity -May 2024

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

The Most Holy Trinity -May 2024

Parish Priest: Fr Adrian Lowe

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

9 Traps Hill Loughton, Essex IG10 1SZ

The Brentwood Diocesan Trust     Registered Charity No. 234092

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, Rosemary O’Rourke, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Peggy Howes, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Andrew Godsave, Eileen Lee, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl and all our loved ones who are unwell.

NOTE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP:

We will next be singing and playing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 2nd June and beforehand having a practice 7 to 8pm on Tuesday, 28th May.

We were disappointed that we only had a small number of our singers at our May practice and Mass, so here’s your chance to make amends by many more of you coming to our 28th May practice and 2nd June Mass! It’s the feast of Corpus Christi, so let’s try to celebrate this lovely feast day in full force. If there are any parishioners who would like to come and sing with us, you will be made very welcome.

EXPLORER’S BAKESALE : Three of our Explorer Scouts, Sofia, Charlie and Juliusz have been selected by Essex to travel to the Australian Jamboree in Maryborough NSW in January 2025. As part of their mission they have been tasked with fundraising to help them on their way. We will be hosting a bake sale with tea and coffee on Sunday 2 June after both 9.00am and 11.00am mass please do join us and offer your support. In addition we will be launching our “100 club” raffle at the bake sale, tickets are £10 each with the top prize of £100 – don’t miss this opportunity to WIN!

SICK CLERGY COLLECTION:

On the weekend of 2nd June there will be a collection after masses for sick clergy. 

GIFT AID NOTICE FROM ABBIE:

I have sent all the letters for contributions for last tax year. If you have contributed to the gift aid scheme in the last tax year and not received a letter/email please contact me on Abbie.Akinfenwa@btinternet.com or 07754700934 so I can check. Thank you.

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL VACANCIES

1. Teacher of Design & Technology F/T, September 2024

2. Teacher of English, F/T or P/T, September 2024

3. Teacher of Science, F/T, September 2024

4. Teacher of Spanish, P/T, September 2024

5. Science Technician, 36 hours p/w, September 2024

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

REVIVE; DISCOVER; EMPOWER’ a young adults retreat: Walsingham House are hosting a young adults retreat on the weekend of 22nd – 23rd June. The retreat is open to those who are 19+. It will be a weekend of prayer and friendship and a wonderful opportunity to take a break from work or university. The cost of the retreat is £45 and more information, including how 

to book, can be found at www.bcys.net/events 

SION COMMUNITY CHARISMATIC TEACHING WEEKEND  

From 6pm Friday 7th June to 2pm Sunday 9th June 2024. Theme: ’Receive the Holy Spirit’ (part of the ‘Moving in the Anointing’ series). 

This weekend is a great follow-up to ‘Life in the Spirit’ seminars and is especially aimed at those new to the Gifts of the Holy Spirit as well as those for whom these Gifts have become dormant. A great opportunity to learn more and grow in the Gifts and Charisms of the Holy Spirit. Guest Speaker: Michelle Moran. Cost: £130 residential, £100 non-residential. To book a place or for more info, visit https://sioncommunity.churchsuite.com/events/f8v3emks 

BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S SOCIETY is pleased to host their first Charity Tribute Night featuring ABBA Chique at the Mill Hall Arts & Events Centre in Rayleigh on Friday 12th July from 7.30 to 11pm.  Please spread the word among friends and family, join them at this special anniversary event and get ready to dance and sing along to your favourite ABBA hits! Tickets cost £20 plus a small booking fee and can be purchased via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/abba-tribute-night-tickets-849314000037  Please keep your e-ticket to show on entry to the venue. All details can be found on the BCCS website: www.bccs.org.uk/get-involved/events/ If you have any questions about the event, please email Julie jabbott@bccs.org.uk. 

ST PETER’S PRIMARY SCHOOL Goresbrook Road, Dagenham are seeking to appoint a KS2 Class Teacher from 1 September 2024. Closing date 10 am. 11th June 2024. Please call the school office for more information tel.0208 270 6524, email:- office@st-peter.bardaglea.org.uk. School visits welcome.

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL in Chingford is looking for support staff to start in September. We are seeking Learning Support Assistants and Special Needs Assistants. If you would like further information please email the school office for an application form or to arrange an informal chat about the role. school@st-marys-pri.waltham.sch.uk

FOOD BANK DONATIONS: The box for the donations has moved. It is no longer in the garage. It is now tucked away in the parent and baby room (to the left as you enter the church). Thank you for your donations.

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.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY IN THE CHURCH

Please follow instructions given by The Priest and/or Stewards.

For fires at the back of the church we will exit via the sacristy into

 the hall or side exit.

For fires at the front of the church we will exit by front doors. 

For fires in the middle of the church use the safest exit.

Fire extinguishers are to be used by competent trained persons only

MASS INTENTIONS  -FROM 25th May, 2024




Confessions 5:30-6:00pm on Saturday
Sat 25th      May6:00pm William Davis RIP ( Bacani Family) 
Sun 26th        May9:00amPeople of the Parish 
Sun 26th     May11:00am 
Nora Sorson  RIP ( Mother)( Kathleen Pampellonne) 
Mon 27th      May9:30am
Lily Sheridan RIP ( Rooney Family) 
Tues 28th     MayNO MASS  
  Wed 29th           May
 		NO MASS
Thur 30th      May 9:30amMaureen Kisly ( Get Well)( Pat & Margaret) 
Fri 31st      May 9:30amBilly Murphy INTS Recovery From Injuries( Eve McLoughlin) 
Sat 1st       June 
Sun 2nd       June 
Sun 2nd  June		6:00pm

9:00am

11:00am 		People of the Parish 
Bernard Campbell RIP ( Campbell Family) 
Bernard & Muriel Gilley INTS ( Eileen Gilley) 

The Vigil of Pentecost -May 2024

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

The Vigil of Pentecost -May 2024

Parish Priest: Fr Adrian Lowe

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

9 Traps Hill Loughton, Essex IG10 1SZ

The Brentwood Diocesan Trust     Registered Charity No. 234092

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, Rosemary O’Rourke, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Peggy Howes, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Andrew Godsave, Eileen Lee, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins, Barbara Searl and all our loved ones who are unwell.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION GOING FORTH MASS

Sunday-      19th May- 11:00am First Holy Communion Going Forth Mass

NOTE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP:

We will next be singing and playing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 2nd June and beforehand having a practice 7 to 8pm on Tuesday, 28th May.

We were disappointed that we only had a small number of our singers at our May practice and Mass, so here’s your chance to make amends by many more of you coming to our 28th May practice and 2nd June Mass! It’s the feast of Corpus Christi, so let’s try to celebrate this lovely feast day in full force. If there are any parishioners who would like to come and sing with us, you will be made very welcome.

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

BCCS Bear – an update! 

As mentioned previously, our Parish Choir and Contemporary Music Group are this year  supporting the Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society by collecting money from time to time in a BCCS box, encouraged by our cute BCCS bear mascot!

Fr Adrian has kindly agreed that we can shake the box after the 6pm, 9am and 11am masses on 25th and 26th May. If any parishioners would like to support our two choirs’ efforts by putting something in the box, this would be greatly appreciated! 

Thanks in advance and, later on, we’ll let you know how we’re getting on!

GIFT AID NOTICE FROM ABBIE:

I have sent all the letters for contributions for last tax year. If you have  contributed to the gift aid scheme in the last tax year and not received a letter/email please contact me on Abbie.Akinfenwa@btinternet.com or 07754700934 so I can check. Thank you.

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL VACANCIES

1. Teacher of Design & Technology F/T, September 2024

2. Teacher of English, F/T or P/T, September 2024

3. Teacher of Science, F/T, September 2024

4. Teacher of Spanish, P/T, September 2024

5. Science Technician, 36 hours p/w, September 2024

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

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL in Chingford is looking for support staff to start in September. We are seeking Learning Support Assistants and Special Needs Assistants. If you would like further information please email the school office for an application form or to arrange an informal chat about the role. school@st-marys-pri.waltham.sch.uk

Revive; Discover; Empower’ a young adults retreat: Walsingham House are hosting a young adults retreat on the weekend of 22nd – 23rd June. The retreat is open to those who are 19+. It will be a weekend of prayer and friendship and a wonderful opportunity to take a break from work or university. The cost of the retreat is £45 and more information, including how to book, can be found at www.bcys.net/events 

BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S SOCIETY is pleased to host their first Charity Tribute Night featuring ABBA Chique at the Mill Hall Arts & Events Centre in Rayleigh on Friday 12th July from 7.30 to 11pm.  Please spread the word among friends and family, join them at this special anniversary event and get ready to dance and sing along to your favourite ABBA hits! Tickets cost £20 plus a small booking fee and can be purchased via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/abba-tribute-night-tickets-849314000037  Please keep your e-ticket to show on entry to the venue. All details can be found on the BCCS website: www.bccs.org.uk/get-involved/events/ If you have any questions about the event, please email Julie jabbott@bccs.org.uk. 

FOOD BANK DONATIONS: The box for the donations has moved. It is no longer in the garage. It is now tucked away in the parent and baby room (to the left as you enter the church). Thank you very much for making donations, they are greatly needed at the moment.

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.

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.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY IN THE CHURCH

Please follow instructions given by The Priest and/or Stewards.

For fires at the back of the church we will exit via the sacristy into

 the hall or side exit.

For fires at the front of the church we will exit by front doors. 

For fires in the middle of the church use the safest exit.

Fire extinguishers are to be used by competent trained persons only

MASS INTENTIONS  -FROM 18th May, 2024



Vigil Of PentecostConfessions 5:30-6:00pm on Saturday
Sat 18th     May6:00pm People of the Parish 
Sun 19th       May9:00amCecelia Hodgson RIP
Sun 19th    May11:00am 
First Holy Communion Going Forth MassKris Ungos RIP ( Bacuetes Family)
Mon 20th     May9:30am
Bridget Kinsella( Maria & Terry Abbs) 
Tues 21st     May  9:30am Margaret Baldwin INTS 
Wed 22nd          May12:15pm FUNERAL- LESLIE LANGAN RIP
Thur 23rd     May 9:30amErnie Walsh RIP ( Bill & Helen Walsh)
Fri 24th     May 

NO MASS
Sat 25th      May 
Sun 26th      May 
Sun 26th  May  		6:00pm

9:00am

11:00am 		William Davis RIP  ( Bacani Family) 
People of the Parish 

Nora Sorson RIP ( Mother)(Kathleen Pampellonne)

7th Sunday of Easter-May 2024

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

7th Sunday of Easter-May 2024

Parish Priest: Fr Adrian Lowe

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

9 Traps Hill Loughton, Essex IG10 1SZ

The Brentwood Diocesan Trust     Registered Charity No. 234092

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, Rosemary O’Rourke, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Peggy Howes, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Andrew Godsave, Eileen Lee, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins and all our loved ones who are unwell.

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 12th May – 18th May: can you help collecting outside Sainsbury’s on Saturday 18th May? Sainsbury’s manager has very kindly offered to let us stand with our buckets outside the Loughton Store throughout the day. We are working with the Methodist Church and St John’s to organise collectors for this. If you can spare an hour during the day please speak to Iain McLay or send an email to Iain at bloggeriain@gmail.com saying what time would be good for you.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION MASSES: 

Saturday – 11th May @ 12:00pm Group 1

Sunday  –   12th May @ 1:00pm   Group 2 

Sunday-      19th May- 11:00am First Holy Communion Going Forth Mass

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL in Chingford is looking for support staff to start in September. We are seeking Learning Support Assistants and Special Needs Assistants. If you would like further information please email the school office for an application form or to arrange an informal chat about the role. school@st-marys-pri.waltham.sch.uk

NOTE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP:

We will next be singing and playing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 2nd June and beforehand having a practice 7 to 8pm on Tuesday, 28th May.

We were disappointed that we only had a small number of our singers at our May practice and Mass, so here’s your chance to make amends by many more of you coming to our 28th May practice and 2nd June Mass! It’s the feast of Corpus Christi, so let’s try to celebrate this lovely feast day in full force. If there are any parishioners who would like to come and sing with us, you will be made very welcome.

“Billy-The-Dog’s” Essex Adventure for Christian Aid Week 2024: 

Billy is getting really excited about his fundraising for Christian Aid: lots of bouncing up and down and tail wagging when we chat about it. This year he will be exploring ancient country churches in Essex, and also barking at rabbits. He will visit a different church on each day in Christian Aid Week, 12-18th May, starting with the oldest wooden church in Europe: St. Andrews Church, Greensted. Iain and Billy will be around after masses this weekend if you would like to sponsor Billy, or you can go through JustGiving by searching for “Loughton Christian Aid” and making a donation. If you do that please mention Billy in your comment, he loves that.  

BCCS Bear – an update! 

As mentioned previously, our Parish Choir and Contemporary Music Group are this year  supporting the Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society by collecting money from time to time in a BCCS box, encouraged by our cute BCCS bear mascot!

Fr Adrian has kindly agreed that we can shake the box after the 6pm, 9am and 11am masses on 25th and 26th May. If any parishioners would like to support our two choirs’ efforts by putting something in the box, this would be greatly appreciated! 

Thanks in advance and, later on, we’ll let you know how we’re getting on!

GIFT AID NOTICE : Any parishioner who currently receives a gift aid letter; please can you email Abbie our gift aid coordinator abbie.akinfenwa@btinternet.com.with your current email address for any future correspondence. Thank you.

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL VACANCIES

1. Teacher of Design & Technology F/T, September 2024

2. Teacher of English, F/T or P/T, September 2024

3. Teacher of Science, F/T, September 2024

4. Teacher of Spanish, P/T, September 2024

5. Science Technician, 36 hours p/w, September 2024

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

English and Media Studies GCSE and A level tutor.
I am an experienced retired head of department and have a current DBS certificate. With exam season approaching I have vacancies for students studying English or Media Studies. I offer a trial lesson with absolutely no obligation so if interested please contact Linda  – lindaecompton32@yahoo.com.

BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S SOCIETY is pleased to host their first Charity Tribute Night featuring ABBA Chique at the Mill Hall Arts & Events Centre in Rayleigh on Friday 12th July from 7.30 to 11pm.  Please spread the word among friends and family, join them at this special anniversary event and get ready to dance and sing along to your favourite ABBA hits! Tickets cost £20 plus a small booking fee and can be purchased via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/abba-tribute-night-tickets-849314000037  Please keep your e-ticket to show on entry to the venue. All details can be found on the BCCS website: www.bccs.org.uk/get-involved/events/ If you have any questions about the event, please email Julie jabbott@bccs.org.uk. 

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.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY IN THE CHURCH

Please follow instructions given by The Priest and/or Stewards.

For fires at the back of the church we will exit via the sacristy into

 the hall or side exit.

For fires at the front of the church we will exit by front doors. 

For fires in the middle of the church use the safest exit.

Fire extinguishers are to be used by competent trained persons only

MASS INTENTIONS  – FROM 11th May, 2024



First Mass of SundayConfessions 5:30-6:00pm or by appointment
Sat 11th    May12pm 6:00pmFirst Holy Communion Mass- Group 1People of the Parish 
Sun 12th      May9:00amMoira Feeney INTS( Campbell Family)
Sun 12th    May11:00am1:00pm 
Lourdes Rendora RIP ( Bacani Family)First Holy Communion Mass- Group 2
Mon 13th     May9:30am
Armo Collini RIP ( Diana & Ferdi )
Tues 14th     MayNO MASS
Wed 15th         May9:00am Annie Sullivan INTS Exams
Thur 16th    May 9:30amTrevor Cockings ( Get Well)( Geraldine & Dennis) 
Fri 17th    May 
9:30am  
Mary Lois Bristow RIP ( Claire Hodgson)
Sat 18th     May 
Sun 19th     May 
Sun 19th May  		6:00pm

9:00am

11:00am1:00pm 		People of the Parish  
Cecelia Hodgson RIP ( Campbell Family)
Kris Ungos RIP ( Bacuetes Family)First Holy Communion Going Forth Mass

6th Sunday of Easter-May 2024

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

6th Sunday of Easter-May 2024

Parish Priest: Fr Adrian Lowe

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

9 Traps Hill Loughton, Essex IG10 1SZ

The Brentwood Diocesan Trust     Registered Charity No. 234092

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, Rosemary O’Rourke, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Peggy Howes, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Andrew Godsave, Eileen Lee, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins and all our loved ones who are unwell.

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 12th May – 18th May: can you help collecting outside Sainsbury’s on Saturday 18th May? Sainsbury’s manager has very kindly offered to let us stand with our buckets outside the Loughton Store throughout the day. We are working with the Methodist Church and St John’s to organise collectors for this. If you can spare an hour during the day please speak to Iain McLay or send an email to Iain at bloggeriain@gmail.com saying what time would be good for you.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION MASSES: 

Saturday – 11th May @ 12:00pm Group 1

Sunday  –   12th May @ 1:00pm   Group 2 

MASS TIMES FOR THE ASCENSION( Holy Day of Obligation) 

THURSDAY 9th MAY    12:15pm & 7:00pm 


ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL in Chingford is looking for support staff to start in September. We are seeking Learning Support Assistants and Special Needs Assistants. If you would like further information please email the school office for an application form or to arrange an informal chat about the role. 

school@st-marys-pri.waltham.sch.uk

The trustees of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust are seeking governors to support the leadership of the schools they serve. 

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust consists of three Catholic schools

  • St. Albans Catholic Academy in Harlow,
  • St Luke’s Catholic Academy in Harlow
  • St John Fisher Catholic Academy in Loughton

Active governance supports the Catholic community and Catholic education in a variety of ways, most importantly it can have a significant impact by raising the quality of educational provision in our schools, which in turn ensures our children have a rich and full life, growing as ambassadors our Catholic faith.

We are particularly seeking governors who can support the schools using their professional qualities, such as leadership and management, finance and HR.

Being a foundation governor in a Catholic school is very rewarding, and a great way to live out your faith and serve your local community. It is also an opportunity to learn new skills which can have a positive impact on your own learning and professional development. If you are interested please email Clerk@ourladyoffatimatrust.essex.sch.uk to arrange a meeting, or visit our website https://www.ourladyoffatimatrust.essex.sch.uk/ for the governor application / nomination form. 

‘Revive; Discover; Empower’ a young adults retreat: Walsingham House are hosting a young adults retreat on the weekend of 22nd – 23rd June. The retreat is open to those who are 19+. It will be a weekend of prayer and friendship and a wonderful opportunity to take a break from work or university. The cost of the retreat is £45 and more information, including how to book, can be found at www.bcys.net/events 

“Billy-The-Dog’s” Essex Adventure for Christian Aid Week 2024: Billy is getting really excited about his fundraising for Christian Aid: lots of bouncing up and down and tail wagging when we chat about it. This year he will be exploring ancient country churches in Essex, and also barking at rabbits. He will visit a different church on each day in Christian Aid Week, 12-18th May, starting with the oldest wooden church in Europe: St. Andrews Church, Greensted. Iain and Billy will be around after masses next weekend if you would like to sponsor Billy, or you can go through JustGiving by searching for “Loughton Christian Aid” and making a donation. If you do that please mention Billy in your comment, he loves that.  

English and Media Studies GCSE and A level tutor.
I am an experienced retired head of department and have a current DBS certificate.

With exam season approaching I have vacancies for students studying English or Media Studies. I offer a trial lesson with absolutely no obligation so if interested please contact Linda  – lindaecompton32@yahoo.com.

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL VACANCIES

1. SEN TA 32 hours, ASAP

2. Midday Supervisor, 5.75 hours p/w, ASAP

3. Teacher of Business, P/T or F/T, ASAP or September 2024

4. Assistant Headteacher: Director of Religious Education and Religious Life of the School ( Start Date September 2024 closing date 10th May)

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

SAINT JOHN FISHER SCHOOL VACANCIES: The Trustees of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust wish to appoint an Assistant Headteacher and a  KS1/2 Teacher with starting date September 2024. The closing date for applications is Friday 10th May (noon) with interviews to be carried out on the 16th May. For further details please visit www.ourladyoffatimatrust.essex.sch.uk or alternatively call Mrs Irene Nelson, H.R. Manager on 01279 425383.

VOCATION :The next “Enquirers’ Evening” for those considering or interested in a vocation to the priesthood is on Tuesday 7 May at Brentwood Cathedral. The speaker will be Fr Patrick Daly.

For further information please contact Fr Mark Swires: vocprom@brcdt.org

MASS INTENTIONS  -FROM 4th May, 2024



First Mass of SundayConfessions 5:30-6:00pm or by appointment
Sat 4th    May6:00pm People of the Parish
Sun 5th      May9:00amChin Ungos RIP( Bacani Family)
Sun 5th    May11:00am

Josefine Kelly RIP( Cecile Kelly) 
Mon 6th     May9:30am
Mrs Gloria Irene De Souza INTS( Mrs V. de Souza )
Tues 7th     MayNO MASS
Wed 8th         May9:30am Peter Sebastian Pereira RIP( Mrs V. de Souza)
Thur 9th    May 9:30am12:15pm7:00pmMASS AT ST JOHN FISHER SCHOOLDavid Mattea RIP ( Tina & David Hattrell)People of the Parish
Fri 10th    May 
9:30am  
Margaret Baldwin INTS 
Sat 11th     May 
Sun 12th     May 
Sun 12th    May 		12:00pm6:00pm
9:00am

11:00am1:00pm 		First Holy Communion Mass Group 1People of the Parish 
Moira Feeney INTS ( Campbell Family)
Lourdes Rendora RIP ( Bacani Family)First Holy Communion Mass Group 2

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY IN THE CHURCH

Please follow instructions given by The Priest and/or Stewards.

For fires at the back of the church we will exit via the sacristy into

 the hall or side exit.

For fires at the front of the church we will exit by front doors. 

For fires in the middle of the church use the safest exit.

Fire extinguishers are to be used by competent trained persons only

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. 

5th Sunday of Easter-April 2024

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

5th Sunday of Easter-April 2024

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

Margaret Baldwin, Evelyn Bearne, Karl Britz, Brenda Bryant, Bernadette Hall, Ann Hawkes, Claire Howes, Angela Long, Lilian Mothersole, John McKernan, Rosemary O’Rourke, Remy, Geraldine Taylor, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Peggy Howes, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Andrew Godsave, Eileen Lee, Victoria Leahy, Jean Collins and all our loved ones who are unwell.

A NOTE OF THANKS:

Catherine Daly would like to Thank everyone for their support with the Missio coffee morning. The final figure, including the boxes, came to £470.78.

A MESSAGE FROM AMY CROSSLEY:  On Sunday 21st April 2024 I completed the London Marathon. A day I will remember forever. What an experience! Thank you all for your support and donations. 

INVITATION: Golden Jubilee Ordination Mass of Canon Brian O’Shea Date: Saturday 4th May 2024 at 1:30pm St Thomas of Canterbury, 16 East Thurrock Road, Grays, Thurrock, Essex  RM17 6SR.  All are welcome; please email N.Chinnon@sky.com if you would like to attend for the purpose of catering.

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 12th May – 18th May: can you help collecting outside Sainsbury’s on Saturday 18th May? Sainsbury’s manager has very kindly offered to let us stand with our buckets outside the Loughton Store throughout the day. We are working with the Methodist Church and St John’s to organise collectors for this. If you can spare an hour during the day please speak to Iain McLay or send an email to Iain at bloggeriain@gmail.com saying what time would be good for you.

NOTE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP

We will next be singing and playing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 5th May (6th Sunday of Easter)

and holding a practice beforehand 7 to 8pm on Monday, 29th April.

We hope you can all come to the practice as well as the Mass itself. At the practice, we’d like to run through a couple of music pieces which need rehearsing, so please do make every effort to be there. If there are any singers/musicians in the Parish who may consider joining us, simply come along – you will be made very welcome.

Good news on our joint choirs’ BCCS bear mascot – the bear’s ‘son’ has turned up! Not that we want to empty your purses or wallets, but we’ll be having a little collection among ourselves after the 5th May Mass. If you don’t mind, kindly bring some spare cash to pop into a new collection box which arrived with the bear. Thanks in anticipation! God bless.

The trustees of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust are seeking governors to support the leadership of the schools they serve. 

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust consists of three Catholic schools

  • St. Albans Catholic Academy in Harlow,
  • St Luke’s Catholic Academy in Harlow
  • St John Fisher Catholic Academy in Loughton

Active governance supports the Catholic community and Catholic education in a variety of ways, most importantly it can have a significant impact by raising the quality of educational provision in our schools, which in turn ensures our children have a rich and full life, growing as ambassadors our Catholic faith.

We are particularly seeking governors who can support the schools using their professional qualities, such as leadership and management, finance and HR.

Being a foundation governor in a Catholic school is very rewarding, and a great way to live out your faith and serve your local community. It is also an opportunity to learn new skills which can have a positive impact on your own learning and professional development.

If you are interested please email Clerk@ourladyoffatimatrust.essex.sch.uk to arrange a meeting, or visit our website https://www.ourladyoffatimatrust.essex.sch.uk/ for the governor application / nomination form. 

SAINT JOHN FISHER SCHOOL VACANCIES: The Trustees of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust wish to appoint an Assistant Headteacher and a  KS1/2 Teacher with starting date September 2024. The closing date for applications is Friday 10th May (noon) with interviews to be carried out on the 16th May. For further details please visit www.ourladyoffatimatrust.essex.sch.uk or alternatively call Mrs Irene Nelson, H.R. Manager on 01279 425383.

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL VACANCIES

1. SEN TA 32 hours, ASAP

2. Midday Supervisor, 5.75 hours p/w, ASAP

3. Teacher of Business, P/T or F/T, ASAP or September 2024

4. Assistant Headteacher: Director of Religious Education and Religious Life of the School ( Start Date September 2024 closing date 10th May)

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

FOOD BANK DONATIONS: The box for the donations has moved. It is no longer in the garage. It is now tucked away in the parent and baby room (to the left as you enter the church). Thank you very much for making donations, they are greatly needed at the moment.

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

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY IN THE CHURCH

Please follow instructions given by The Priest and/or Stewards.

For fires at the back of the church we will exit via the sacristy into

 the hall or side exit.

For fires at the front of the church we will exit by front doors. 

For fires in the middle of the church use the safest exit.

Fire extinguishers are to be used by competent trained persons only

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  -FROM 27th  April,  2024



First Mass of SundayConfessions 5:30-6:00pm or by appointment
Sat 27th   April6:00pm Kim Frances Handel RIP( Mary Witten)
Sun 28th     April9:00amJohn Large RIP ( Campbell Family)
Sun 28th   March11:00am

People of the Parish 
Mon 29th    April9:30am
Martha De Souza RIP( Veronica Short)
Tues 30th    April   9:30amPat Salter RIP( Geraldine & Robert)
Wed 1st      May  NO MASS
Thur 2nd   May 
  NO MASS 
Fri 3rd   May 9:30am    Cecelia Hodgson( Veronica & Steve Short)
Sat 4th    May 
Sun 5th    May 
Sun 5th   May 		6:00pm

9:00am

11:00am		People of the Parish 

John Large RIP( Campbell Family)
People of the Parish