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2nd Sunday of Easter-April 2024

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

2nd 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, Les Langan, 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 Leah  and all our loved ones who are unwell.

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.

MISSIO (RED BOXES)

Missio Coffee Morning and Red Box Emptying Sunday 14th April following the 9am and 11am Mass. Please bring your boxes to church and leave them in the porch. Don’t forget to put your name on the bottom of the box.

Thank you, have a good Easter 

Catherine 

CHARITY SPRING MUSIC AND DINNER EVENING, SATURDAY 27th APRIL: The Epping Forest Catenian Circle is sponsoring a Spring Music and Dinner Evening at the Becket Centre, St Thomas of Canterbury Church, Woodford, on SATURDAY 27 APRIL 2024, from 7 pm, in aid of “YOUR PLACE”.  With a Catholic foundation and established in 1962, the mission of “YOUR PLACE” is to build hope and enable lasting change for the homeless in east London.  All parishioners are very welcome to this social event with a classical guitarist and light music for all tastes.  Tickets £35.  Please text for tickets to Bernard Bourdillon (07867908814) or Iain McLay (07806998187).

THE PARENTS’ COMMITTEE FOR THE 7th EPPING FOREST SCOUT GROUP invite you to save the date to enjoy the return of the band Snare for another incredible evening of 70s to Noughties Rock.  St Edmund’s Hall. Saturday 27th April, 2024, Doors open 19:00, Band starts at 19:30. Adults £10. Under 18’s £5. Tickets available soon. All monies raised will go to Group funds to directly benefit the Scouts!

BCCS SPONSORED MARATHON RUN: On 21st April Amy Crossley will be running the London Marathon to raise money for The Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society. A super charity that does wonderful work with children of all faiths. You can sponsor Amy through a JustGiving page, either go to Just Giving and search for “Amy Crossley” or use the link below.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/amy-crossley-1710181564564

ACCOMMODATION NEEDED : Disclaimer: St Edmund of Canterbury cannot guarantee the accuracy or endorse any of the information provided below

I am a Registered nurse working in Buckhurst hill IG9 5QL. At present I need an accommodation (room) to rent and preferably in Buckhurst or Loughton area or nearby. It would be great if I get a place from our parish community. Please help me to find a suitable place. Thank you in advance. 

Shinymol Gilbert email : gilbertshinymol@gmail.com

PRAYER VIGIL AT MARIE STOPES ABORTION CENTRE 

DATE: SATURDAY 20th April, 2024 

START: 10:00am Mass at Trinity Catholic High School Lower Site, Sydney Road IG8 0TB- Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Prayer Procession to Marie Stopes Abortion Centre  88 Russell Road, Buckhurst Hill IG8 0TB

RETURN: 1:00pm to Trinity High School

                  1:30pm Benediction

      1:45pm Tea & Sandwiches 

Please see notice board at the back of the Church for further details on Helpers of God’s Precious Infants

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.

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 6th April,  2024



Vigil Mass for SundayConfessions 5:30-6:00pm or by appointment
Sat 6th   April6:00pm Martina Rochford RIP( Jessica Sharkey)
Sun 7th   April9:00amPeople of the Parish
Sun 7th  March11:00am

Rose McMorrow RIP( Jenny Waterfield)
Mon 8th  April9:30am
Ray Harrington RIP  ( Geraldine & Robert)
Tues 9th  April   NO MASS
Wed 10th   April9:30amLiza Andrew RIP ( Denis & Geraldine O’Donoghue) 
Thur 11th  April9:30am
Mary Dwyer RIP  ( Denis & Geraldine O’Donoghue) 
Fri 12th  April9:30am    Tammy Swaby INTS( L. Weight)
Sat 13th  April
Sun 14th   April
Sun 14th April		6:00pm

9:00am

11:00am		People of the Parish 

Maureen Barker INTS ( Mark Barker) 
Josephine Kelly RIP (Bacani Family) 

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

January 2024

2nd 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 18th 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 5th 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 13th Jan6:00pmPeople of the Parish
Sun14th Jan9:00amJim Sullivan RIP
Sun14th Jan11:00am

Aoiffe Hogan RIP Anniv ( Frank & Sue Hogan)
Mon15thJan9:00am
Pat Burton RIP ( Monica Maycraft)
Tue 16thJan
NO MASS
Wed 17thJan9:00amRuth Matthews-Martin INTS ( Anthony Family)
Thurs18thJan9:30amMary Walstow RIP 3yr Anniv ( Theresa Walstow)
Fri 19thJan9:30amFiona Kennedy RIP ( Monica Maycraft)
Confessions 5:30-6:00pm or by appointmentVigil Mass for Sunday
Sat 20thJan
Sun21stJan		6:00pm
9:00am		Mr Paul McCarthy RIP ( Anthony Family)
People of the Parish
Sun 21stJan11:00amDennis Randall RIP ( Maria Randall)