christmas – St Edmund of Canterbury, Loughton

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

January 2024

2^nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Parish Priest: Fr Adrian Lowe

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

The Brentwood Diocesan Trust Registered Charity No. 234092

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK

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

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

FIRE TRAINING: On Sunday the 14th January our Parish Safety Officer, Robin Bradley, will be holding a basic Fire Training course in the hall after 11am Mass. This is for all uniformed leaders, all regular hall users, cleaners ,employees of the church and anyone wishing to have some Fire knowledge. It follows a Diocesan Fire Inspection, and it was a requirement made by the Diocesan Inspector. It will be a light hearted but very informative and useful, session.

CHURCH CLEANING:

On Thursday 18^th January after the 9:30am mass there will be a church clean. Everybody is welcome; if you can help us. Thank you from Sharon.

ALTAR SOCIETY:

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

CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME:

The Confirmation Programme will be starting soon. If there are any young people, aged 14 or over who feel ready to take this important step in their relationship with Jesus who haven’t registered yet, then please contact the parish office for a form.

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

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

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.

CALLING ALL EX-ST EDWARD’S PUPILS FROM UPTON PARK:

On 5^th February 1973, Bobby Moore, Captain of England and West Ham United, had this photograph taken with 99 pupils of St Edward’s Roman Catholic Primary School. The photograph was a memento of the incredible achievement by Bobby Moore in playing 100 games for England. This iconic image was taken in the playground of St Edward’s, just yards from West Ham’s stadium and shows Bobby Moore and the children, arms folded, each of them wearing an England cap.

If you were one of the children in the photograph on that historic day, 51 years ago, we would love to hear from you, as we would be delighted to find out about your memories from that wonderful day.

Please contact Paul Underwood, Head Teacher, St Edward’s, at

info@st-edwards.newham.sch.uk

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HELP SUPPORT THE EPPING FOREST FOODBANK:

The Foodbank is reaching out to the local community for any help they can give, so if you are able to support them, please drop an item or two into our plastic collection boxes (in Father Adrian’s garage), we will then do the rest and deliver it to the Foodbank.

Thank you everyone for your support.

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

ALL VACANCIES ARE LISTED ON THE NOTICE BOARD AT THE BACK OF THE CHURCH

MASS INTENTIONS -FROM 13th January 2024


			*Vigil Mass for SundayConfessions 5:30-6:00pm or by appointment* PLEASE NOTE 9:00am Mass on Mon &Wed this week**
	Sat 13^th Jan	6:00pm	People of the Parish
	Sun14^th Jan	9:00am	Jim Sullivan RIP
	Sun14^th Jan	11:00am	Aoiffe Hogan RIP Anniv ( Frank & Sue Hogan)
	Mon15^thJan	9:00am	Pat Burton RIP ( Monica Maycraft)
	Tue 16^thJan		NO MASS
Wed 17^thJan		9:00am	Ruth Matthews-Martin INTS ( Anthony Family)

	Thurs18thJan	9:30am	Mary Walstow RIP 3yr Anniv ( Theresa Walstow)
	Fri 19^thJan	9:30am	Fiona Kennedy RIP ( Monica Maycraft)
			*Confessions 5:30-6:00pm or by appointmentVigil Mass for Sunday***

	Sat 20^thJan Sun21stJan	6:00pm 9:00am	Mr Paul McCarthy RIP ( Anthony Family) People of the Parish
	Sun 21^stJan	11:00am	Dennis Randall RIP ( Maria Randall)

4th Sunday of Advent

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

December 2023

4th Sunday of Advent

Parish Priest: Fr Adrian Lowe

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

The Brentwood Diocesan Trust Registered Charity No. 234092

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK

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

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

CHRISTMAS MASSES

Sunday 24^th December, 2023

5pm Mass Family Mass with Tableau

7pm Vigil Mass

9:30am Carols before mass

10:00pm Mass during the Night

Monday 25^th December, 2023

9:00am Mass

11:00am Mass

Tuesday 26^th December, 2023 -St Stephen’s Day

11:00am Mass

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP Many thanks to all our singers and musicians for your support and commitment during 2023 and wishing you and your families a very happy and peaceful Christmas. We will next be playing and singing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 7^th January which is the feast of the Epiphany, so let’s all be there to make it a joyful celebration as our first Mass of the new year! Thanks again and God Bless!

MESSAGE FROM FR ADRIAN:

“God hides Himself in the littleness of a Child being born” – Pope Francis

In his prepared remarks, the Holy Father recalled that Jesus’ birth reveals God’s preferred style, “which is neither grandiose nor noisy, but rather a style characterised by hiddenness and littleness.” “These characteristics,” he said, “convey to us the gentle trait of God, who does not come to us to terrify us with His greatness or to impose himself with his magnificence, but makes himself present in the most ordinary way, becoming one of us.” Pope Francis noted that Jesus was born in a simple stable in Bethlehem, as a sign of God’s desire to be close to all.

On behalf of Father Christopher Clohessy, who is spending Christmas with us, Deacon Frank and myself, we wish you and your families a very Happy and Holy Christmas.

God bless

Father Adrian

CHRISTMAS COLLECTION

The Christmas offerings are your personal gift to your priest. Please gift aid your donations

as usual.

ALTAR SOCIETY

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

FIRE TRAINING: On Sunday the 14th January our Parish Safety Officer, Robin Bradley, will be holding a basic Fire Training course in the hall after 11am Mass. This is for all uniformed leaders, all regular hall users, cleaners , employees of the church and anyone wishing to have some Fire knowledge. It will be a light hearted, but very informative and useful, session.

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

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

HELP SUPPORT THE EPPING FOREST FOODBANK THIS CHRISTMAS!

Every year as well as basic food parcels the Foodbank also provides Christmas hampers to help spread joy and happiness over Christmas, providing relief for individuals and families.

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

Thank you everyone for your support.

ALL VACANCIES ARE LISTED ON THE NOTICE BOARD AT THE

BACK OF THE CHURCH

New Year 2024 Mass Intentions

Mon 1^st Jan 9:30am Anne & Sean Connolly ( John Connolly)

Tues 2^nd Jan NO MASS

Wed 3^rd Jan 9:30am Fr Patrick Hayward -Birthday INTS ( M Duffy)

Thur 4^th Jan 9:30am Erol Ata RIP ( O’Rourke Family)

Fri 5^th Jan 9:30am Fr Tim O’Connor RIP ( Rooney Family)

Frances & Sam Murray & Family INTS (M Duffy)

Sat 6^th Jan 6:00pm People of the Parish

Sun 7^th Jan 9:00am Stewart McCahill RIP ( Anthony Family)

11:00am Sean Brennan RIP ( Louise Pierce)

MASS INTENTIONS – FROM 23rd December 2023


			*Vigil Mass for Sunday*
	Sat 23rd	9:30am6:00pm	Cris Ungos & Eugenio Mirto -Healing( Bacani Family)People of the Parish
	Sun 24th	9:00am	Jim Sullivan RIP (Celia Sullivan)
	Sun 24th	11:00am5:00pm7:00pm10:00pm	Archie Campbell RIP ( Brenda Bryant)People of the ParishDavid Faud RIP ( Faud Family)Caroline Masawi ( Lucy Weight)
	Mon 25th	9.00am11:00am	Peter McQuade Anniv( M Duffy)Diana Boahma ( Lucy Weight)
	Tues 26th	11:00am	Paul McCarthy RIP ( Maria Fray)
Wed 27th		9:30am	Lucy Weight – Thanksgiving

	Thur 28th	9:30am	Thomas & Mary Lamb ( M Duffy)
	Fri 29th	9.30am	Martha De Souza-For Healing ( Marion)
	Sat 30th	9:30am	Erol Ata RIP ( Lucy Weight)
			*Confessions 5:30-6:00pm or by appointmentVigil Mass for Sunday***

	Sat 30th	6.00pm	People of the Parish
	Sun 31st	9.00am	Joe Hackett ( Campbell Family)
	Sun 31st	11:00am	Jesus Santos RIP ( Bacuetes Family)

Third Sunday of Advent

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

December 2023

Third Sunday of Advent

Parish Priest: Fr Adrian Lowe

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

The Brentwood Diocesan Trust Registered Charity No. 234092

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK

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

CHRISTMAS MASSES

Sunday 24^th December, 2023

5pm Mass Family Mass with Tableau

7pm Vigil Mass

9:30am Carols before mass

10:00pm Mass during the Night

Monday 25^th December, 2023

9:00am Mass

11:00am Mass

CHRISTMAS CHURCH CLEAN

21^st December, 2024 10:00am – Please can anyone lend a hand after the morning mass on Thursday to help clean the church for Christmas. We would be very grateful for anyone that

can help us.

NATIVITY REHEARSALS

Rehearsals for the Christmas Eve Mass Nativity, will be on the 10th and 17th December 2023 after the 11am Mass. If your child would like a part, please stay behind on these dates after 11am Mass. Should you have any queries please contact Sam O’Connor or Danielle King

CHRISTMAS COLLECTION

The Christmas offerings are your personal gift to your priest. Please gift aid your donations as usual.

ALTAR SOCIETY

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

CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE -TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

“Christmas is coming, Scrooge is hurrying home to meet visitors he didn’t expect. The wise men are slowly making their way to Bethlehem. In the tavern, the inn is filling up and there is only room in the stables. Christmas is coming! What a better way to celebrate other than the Trinity Catholic High School Christmas Carol Service. This will take place on Wednesday 20^th December in the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Hall ( Lower Site) at 7:00pm. It will be a true festival of a wide variety of music, all of it most pleasing to the ear. Do come along and join us as we make our journey to Bethlehem. As we do, I thank Mrs Kelly Greene and all those working so hard to make this a memorable occasion.

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

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

PARISH NEWSLETTER

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

HELP SUPPORT THE EPPING FOREST FOODBANK THIS CHRISTMAS!

Every year as well as basic food parcels the Foodbank also provides Christmas hampers to help spread joy and happiness over Christmas, providing relief for individuals and families.

Thank you everyone for your support.

DO YOU ENJOY PLAYING SCRABBLE? Would you like to join a Scrabble group just starting in Epping? Meeting monthly, times can be mutually arranged.

Please telephone 01992 575017 if interested.

RE TEACHER STARTING AT LOCAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL (TCHS)

Seeking Monday-Friday Accommodation

Term Time Room to Rent from January 2024

Priest Reference Available

Contact John 07708188108

VACANCIES TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

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

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

Contact: www.tchs.org.uk

THE SVP ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS WILLING TO HELP CHILDREN PUT THEIR FAITH IN ACTION. Could this be you? The St Vincent de Paul Society have primary groups called Mini Vinnies, and volunteers would support teachers or youth leaders wishing to start a group in their school or parish. They will talk to children about how they can make a difference to those living in poverty and share resources to support the group. The role is flexible but does need people with some availability during school hours (at least 2 mornings or 2 afternoons per month) who are willing to travel within the diocese (all costs covered). If you are passionate about helping children discover how they can make a difference in their communities please email Sarah for more information on youngvincentians@svp.org.uk You do not have to have previous experience of working with children as all training will be given. Our next training day is on Tuesday 27^th February, 2024.

READERS WANTED Julie Callander is putting together a volunteer Rota for people to read at the weekend Masses. If you are interested and can help Fr Adrian please email: Julie.Callander@hotmail.com or phone: 0783408866

MASS INTENTIONS – FROM 16th December 2023


			*Vigil Mass for SundaySAT 16^TH* *NO MASS OR CONFESSIONS*
	Sat 16th	9:30am6:00pm	NO MASS OR CONFESSIONSPeople of the Parish
	Sun 17th	9:00am	Renee ‘Ming’ Ordonez (Bacuetes Family)
	Sun 17th	11:00am	P.C. Joseph RIP ( Kumar Family)
	Mon 18th	9.30am	Anne Campbell RIP ( Brenda Bryant)
	Tues 19th	9.30am	No Mass
Wed 20th		9:30am	Malcolm Campbell RIP Baby Anniv (Brenda Bryant)

	Thur 21st	9:30am	Rosemary & John O’Rourke INTS ( Pat & Margaret)Deceased Relations of Sheely Family
	Fri 22nd	9.30am	Mary Ryan INTS ( Pat & Margaret)Karen, David & Neil Emslie INTS ( M. Duffy)
	Sat 23rd	9:30am	Cris Ungos & Eugenio Mirto- Healing Mass( Bacani Family)
			*Confessions 5:30-6:00pm or by appointmentVigil Mass for Sunday***

	Sat 23rd	6.00pm	People of the Parish
	Sun 24th	9.00am	Jim Sullivan RIP ( Celia Sullivan)
	Sun 24th	11:00am5:00pm7:00pm10:00pm	Archie Campbell RIP ( Brenda Bryant)People of the ParishDavid Faud RIP ( Faud Family)Caroline Masawi ( Lucy Weight)