mass – St Edmund of Canterbury, Loughton

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time-July/August 2024

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

17^th Sunday in Ordinary Time-July/August 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.

NEWSLETTER NOTICE FOR SUMMER: There will be one newsletter covering from 28 July, 2024 until the end of August, 2024.

NOTE FROM FR ADRIAN:

Fr. Adrian wishes everyone a blessed, peaceful and happy summer, and safe journeys for those travelling. Our usual Mass schedule continues through the summer months. Mass intentions and times will be on our website and in the display case outside the church and noticeboard.

Thursday 15 August is the Solemn Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady. This is a holy day when the Church asks us to attend Mass. Masses in our parish are at 12:15pm and 7:30pm.

The parish office will now be closed until Tuesday 12 August.

Fr. Christopher Clohessy is covering the parish over the next few weeks and is available for emergency calls.

NOTE TO OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP We will next be singing and playing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 4^th August and holding a practice beforehand between 7 to 8pm on Monday, 29^th July. If you are on holiday at that time, do have a nice and relaxing break; otherwise, it would be good to see you all at the practice and at the Mass. Please do come to the practice as well as the Mass as we’d like to run through the psalm, Our Father and other music. New singers and musicians who might like to join us would be made very welcome! Thanks.

A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY:SATURDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2024 LONDON MARCH FOR LIFE

START: 10 am to 1 pm at The Emmanuel Centre, Masham Street, SW13DW (Workshops, stalls, talks)

MARCH: 1.30 pm t0 4.30 from Emmanuel Centre to Parliament Square

Please join us for the full day or the March section and show your support for LIFE: Abortion Isn’t Healthcare, Healthcare doesn’t kill.

Contacts: Isabel 07773501721 Ben 07885505116

KEEP THE DATE- SEPTEMBER 28th – PARISH COMMUNITY DAY: Hi Everyone,

We’re organising a community day on September 28th, actually more of a morning. The parish is invited and please invite your friends and family. All are welcome.

We want to showcase our voluntary activities and tell our parish about them. There will be refreshments available, so save the date and come along. We look forward to seeing you.

If you are an organiser of a voluntary activity or a volunteer, please could you make yourself known to John at johnfitzm66@gmail.com giving your name, preferred contact method and what you volunteer for.

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

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

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

With every blessing

Fr. Adrian

Parish Priest

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 27^th July, 2024


			*Confessions 5:30-6:00pm on Saturday*
	Sat 27^th July	6 6:00pm		People of the Parish
	Sun 28^thJuly	9:00am		Tyronne Lobban INTS
	Sun 28^thJuly	11:00am		John McMorrow RIP ( 1^st Anniv)
	Mon 29^th July	9:30am		Olive Casserly RIP ( 1^st Anniv 28^th July)(Clare McGeady)
	Tues 30^th July	9:30am		Lorna Corrigan Gaynor RIP ( Sharon)
Wed 31^st July		9:30am		Maureen Lang RIP( Kendal Family)

	Thu 1^stAugust	9:30am		Nora -Herbert Farrell RIP
	Fri 2^ndAugust	9:30am		Len D’Cruz INTS ( Ruiz Family)


	Sat 3^rdAugust Sun 4^th August Sun 4^th August	6:00pm 9:00am 11:00am		People of the Parish Tess & Don Large INTS ( Veronica & Steve Short) Fr John Deehan INTS( M. Ryan)

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, 2^nd June and beforehand having a practice 7 to 8pm on Tuesday, 28^th 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 28^th May practice and 2^nd 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 2^nd 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 22^nd – 23^rd 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 7^th June to 2pm Sunday 9^th 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 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 25^th May, 2024


				*Confessions 5:30-6:00pm on Saturday*
	Sat 25^th May		6:00pm	William Davis RIP ( Bacani Family)
	Sun 26^th May	9:00am		People of the Parish
	Sun 26^th May	11:00am		Nora Sorson RIP ( Mother)( Kathleen Pampellonne)
	Mon 27^th May	9:30am		Lily Sheridan RIP ( Rooney Family)
	Tues 28^th May			NO MASS
Wed 29^th May				NO MASS

	Thur 30^th May	9:30am		Maureen Kisly ( Get Well)( Pat & Margaret)
	Fri 31^st May	9:30am		Billy Murphy INTS Recovery From Injuries( Eve McLoughlin)


	Sat 1^st June Sun 2^nd June Sun 2^nd June	6:00pm 9:00am 11:00am		People of the Parish Bernard Campbell RIP ( Campbell Family) Bernard & Muriel Gilley INTS ( Eileen Gilley)

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 12^th May – 18^th May: can you help collecting outside Sainsbury’s on Saturday 18^th 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 – 11^th May @ 12:00pm Group 1

Sunday – 12^th May @ 1:00pm Group 2

Sunday- 19^th 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, 2^nd June and beforehand having a practice 7 to 8pm on Tuesday, 28^th May.

“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 25^th and 26^th 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.

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 11^th May, 2024


				*First Mass of SundayConfessions 5:30-6:00pm or by appointment***
	Sat 11^th May		12pm 6:00pm	First Holy Communion Mass- Group 1People of the Parish
	Sun 12^th May	9:00am		Moira Feeney INTS( Campbell Family)
	Sun 12^th May	11:00am1:00pm		Lourdes Rendora RIP ( Bacani Family)First Holy Communion Mass- Group 2
	Mon 13^th May	9:30am		Armo Collini RIP ( Diana & Ferdi )
	Tues 14^th May			NO MASS
Wed 15^th May		9:00am		Annie Sullivan INTS Exams

	Thur 16^th May	9:30am		Trevor Cockings ( Get Well)( Geraldine & Dennis)
	Fri 17^th May	9:30am		Mary Lois Bristow RIP ( Claire Hodgson)


	Sat 18^th May Sun 19^th May Sun 19^thMay	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.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION MASSES:

Saturday – 11^th May @ 12:00pm Group 1

Sunday – 12^th May @ 1:00pm Group 2

MASS TIMES FOR THE ASCENSION( Holy Day of Obligation)

THURSDAY 9^thMAY 12:15pm & 7:00pm

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 22^nd – 23^rd 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 10^th 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 16^th 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 4^th May, 2024


				*First Mass of SundayConfessions 5:30-6:00pm or by appointment***
	Sat 4^th May		6:00pm	People of the Parish
	Sun 5^th May	9:00am		Chin Ungos RIP( Bacani Family)
	Sun 5^th May	11:00am		Josefine Kelly RIP( Cecile Kelly)
	Mon 6^th May	9:30am		Mrs Gloria Irene De Souza INTS( Mrs V. de Souza )
	Tues 7^th May			NO MASS
Wed 8^th May		9:30am		Peter Sebastian Pereira RIP( Mrs V. de Souza)

	Thur 9^th May	9:30am12:15pm7:00pm		MASS AT ST JOHN FISHER SCHOOLDavid Mattea RIP ( Tina & David Hattrell)People of the Parish
	Fri 10^th May	9:30am		Margaret Baldwin INTS


	Sat 11^th May Sun 12^th May Sun 12^th 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

2nd Sunday of Lent

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

February 2024

2^nd Sunday of Lent

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, Jane Downs, 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 and all our loved ones who are unwell.

PLEASE NOTE ON FRIDAY 1^st MARCH, 2024

STATIONS OF THE CROSS @ 10:00am

NOTE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP:

We will next be singing and playing at the 11am Mass on Sunday,3^rd March, which is the 3^rd Sunday of Lent.

We’ll be having a practice for this Mass from 7pm to 8pm on Monday, 26^th February.

The turnout for our January practice was very good, so hopefully you’ll all be there on the 26^th February as well as coming to the Mass itself – Lent has started, so this could be one of your Lenten resolutions! Thanks very much.

As always, new singers and/or musicians in the Parish would be most welcome to join us –

simply come along.

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

ALTAR SOCIETY:

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

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.

DIOSESAN PILGRIMAGE 2024:

Join Bishop Alan on the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes (Friday 19 – Friday 26 July). To book, please go online: Brentwood Lourdes – Lourdes – Tangney Tours (tangney-tours.com)

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the pilgrimage, please e-mail

Kathryn Young or Suzanne Reeves at

Lourdes@brcdt.org

THE BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S SOCIETY (BCCS):

In recognition of the 40th anniversary of BCCS this year, our Parish Choir and Contemporary Music Group have adopted a small bear, ‘Ed the Ted’, who’ll join us in the Choir loft for the whole of this year! In a little box, we will be collecting contributions from our musicians and singers during 2024 to support the great work of BCCS.

Fr. Adrian has kindly agreed that we can have a separate collection box at the back of the Church from time to time so that parishioners may want to support our joint collecting for BCCS.

This box will appear every month or so and any donations, large or small, would be appreciated.

BCCS is organising a number of events and promotions for this year, and this particular one is aimed at schools, parishes and other diocesan groups.

Every now and then, we’ll keep you posted as to how we’re doing! Thanks very much.

TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL VACANCIES:

P/T Midday Supervisor, 6.25 hours, per week, ASAP
Behaviour Support Assistant, 35 hours, ASAP
Teacher of English, Full time, Easter or September 2024
CONTACT: www.tchs.org.uk or email : sgillary@tchs.org.uk

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

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 24th February 2024


				*Vigil Mass for SundayConfessions 5:30-6:00pm or by appointment***
	Sat 24^th February		6:00pm	Paddy Bacon RIP
	Sun 25^th February	9:00am		People of the Parish
	Sun 25^th February	11:00am		Eileen & Richard Griffin INTS ( M Ryan)
	Mon 26^th February	9:30am		Lucy & Children INTS ( Pat Ata)
	Tues 27^thFebruary			NO MASS
Wed 28^th February		9:30am		Ron Aherne RIP (Anthony Family)

	Thurs 29^th February	9:30am		Bill & Jeanette INTS ( Arthur Catterall)
	Fri 1^st March	9:30am10:00am		Special Birthday ( Susan Tipp)STATIONS OF THE CROSS


	Sat 2^nd March Sun 3^rd March Sun 3^rd March	6:00pm 9:00am 11:00am		People of the Parish Leonard & Phyllis Attard RIP ( Frances Beck) Frances,,Ian &Ryan Beck INTS ( Frances Beck) Monique Murrell RIP ( Maria Fray)

1st Sunday of Lent

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

February 2024

1^st Sunday of Lent

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

PLEASE NOTE ON FRIDAY 23^rd FEBRUARY

STATIONS OF THE CROSS @ 12:15pm

CHURCH CLEAN:

The monthly Group Church Clean will take place this Thursday 22 February at 10am, after the 9.30am mass. Please come and join us, all help greatly appreciated.

NOTE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP:

We will next be singing and playing at the 11am Mass on Sunday,3^rd March, which is the 3^rd Sunday of Lent.

We’ll be having a practice for this Mass from 7pm to 8pm on Monday, 26^th February.

As always, new singers and/or musicians in the Parish would be most welcome to join us –

simply come along.

CONFIRMATION RECOLLECTION DAY:

Thank you for agreeing to come to the day of Recollection at Aylesford Priory. The details are:

Saturday 24 February – meet at St. Edmunds Church at 7:30am for coach departure.

Leave Aylesford Priory at 3pm to return to Loughton.

The journey is about an hour.

Please bring a packed lunch, snacks and water for the day as there are not facilities to buy food at the priory.

The emphasis of the day is discovering the image of God in each other and meeting Christ in each other as we begin our journey towards Confirmation, if you feel that it is the right time for you to be confirmed in September. There will be some team building exercises, free time, Mass a talk and some free time for personal prayer and conversation as we begin to get to know each other as a group.

Looking forward to next Saturday.

With prayers

Fr. Adrian

ALTAR SOCIETY:

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

DIOSESAN PILGRIMAGE 2024:

Join Bishop Alan on the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes (Friday 19 – Friday 26 July). To book, please go online: Brentwood Lourdes – Lourdes – Tangney Tours (tangney-tours.com)

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the pilgrimage, please e-mail

Kathryn Young or Suzanne Reeves at

Lourdes@brcdt.org

TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL VACANCIES:

P/T Midday Supervisor, 6.25 hours, per week, ASAP
Behaviour Support Assistant, 35 hours, ASAP
Teacher of English, Full time, Easter or September 2024
CONTACT: www.tchs.org.uk or email : sgillary@tchs.org.uk

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

MASS INTENTIONS -FROM 17th February 2024


				*Vigil Mass for SundayConfessions 5:30-6:00pm or by appointment***
	Sat 17^thFebruary		6:00pm	Rose (INTS)
	Sun 18^thFebruary	9:00am		People of the Parish
	Sun 18^thFebruary	11:00am		Tom Ward RIP ( M. Ryan)
	Mon 19^thFebruary	9:30am		The Epsom Family
	Tues 20^thFebruary			NO MASS
Wed 21^stFebruary		9:00am		Joyce Lowe RIP

	Thurs 22^ndFebruary	9:30am		Sr Raphael
	Fri 23^rdFebruary	9:30am12:15pm		Remy INTS ( Pat & Margaret)STATIONS OF THE CROSS


	Sat 24^thFebruary Sun 25^thFebruary Sun 25^thFebruary	6:00pm 9:00am 11:00am		Rose ( INTS) People of the Parish Tom Ward RIP ( M. Ryan)

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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.

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.

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.

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)