parish – St Edmund of Canterbury, Loughton

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time-July 2024

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

15^th Sunday in Ordinary Time-July 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.

STELLA MARIS – SEA SUNDAY SECOND COLLECTION 13^th & 14^th

This weekend 13^th &14th July is SEA SUNDAY and there will be a second collection after all the masses

“100” CLUB RAFFFLE WINNERS:

Our three Explorer Scouts – Sofia, Charlie & Juliusz would like to thank the Parish for their amazing support in their fundraising endeavours, your generosity is very much appreciated.

We are delighted to confirm that all “100” club raffle tickets were sold and these are the winners:

1st Prize – £100 – Georgia Doherty Ticket no 56

2nd Prize – £50 – Marion Rooney – Ticket no 93

3rd Prize – £10 – Simon – Ticket no 32

Please contact Sam Gell on 07956 449704 for your prize

NEWSLETTER :There will be one newsletter covering from 28 July until the end of August. Please submit any items to be included by Thursday 18 July, 2024.

Many thanks.

MASS INTENTIONS: Will be posted in the glass fronted notice board outside the Church and also inside on the noticeboard at the back of the Church.

OPEN HOUSE BILLERICAY: SATURDAY, 12^th OCTOBER 2024: On Saturday, 12^th October the Most Holy Redeemer Church, Billericay will be hosting a day focusing on parish renewal with talks and workshops designed to help parishes transition from maintenance to mission. Bishop Alan will also be presiding at the Midday Mass. Get inspired by priests and parishioners as they share stories of transformation. Hear what they are learning and dream about the change that could be possible in your own parish. The day will last from 9.30am to 5pm and the cost is £20 per person. In order to attend you need to register in advance by following this link: https://divinerenovation.org/events/

“AWAKE LONDON” A Catholic Bible convention and Healing ministry on Saturday 20th July 2024 from 11am to 5 pm led by Rev. Fr. John Victor and Anointing Fire Catholic Ministry UK at Catholic Parish of Christ The King, 455 Chingford Road London,E4 8SP. Convention includes: Praise and Worship, Holy Mass, confession, Healing service and Eucharistic Adoration, spiritual sharing, sessions for children (ww w.afcmuk.org). Free car parking available.

WALSINGHAM HOUSE RETREAT MANAGER: Walsingham House at Abbotswick, the youth retreat centre for the Diocese of Brentwood, are seeking to appoint a Retreat Manager. The Retreat Manager will work to ensure the smooth and efficient running of retreats, leading and training the volunteer team, and developing the programmes on offer to schools and parishes. Walsingham House has an excellent reputation for the quality of the retreats offered and after a year to rebuild we are keen to develop this further. This is not necessarily a “live-in” role but accommodation can be provided if required. For more information please see: https://bcys.net/news/vacancies/ Closing date is Friday 30^th August.

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

CARETAKER- EPPING: A vacancy has arisen for a part- time Caretaker at The Immaculate Conception, Epping.

The post will be part-time ( around four hours per week- with flexible working agreement to be agreed which includes weekends and being on site on a Tuesday)

This is a one-year fixed-term contract that may be extended or made permanent.

The start date for the role is October and the salary is negotiable depending on skills and experience.

Full Job Description:CARETAKER EPPING-2024

If you have any queries or if you would like to apply please send your CV and a cover letter by email to epping@brcdt.org

WALSINGHAM HOUSE ANNIVERSARY MASS: This year marks 60 years since the opening of Walsingham House and 40 years since the first volunteer team took residence. There will be a Mass of Thanksgiving on Saturday 31^st August at midday celebrated by Bishop Alan in the grounds of Walsingham House at Abbotwick. Everyone is very welcome to attend with a special invite to those who have been part of the Walsingham House team over the last 40 years. After Mass you are welcome to stay for a picnic in the grounds.

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 13th July, 2024


			*Confessions 5:30-6:00pm on Saturday*
	Sat 13^th July	6 6:00pm		People of the Parish
	Sun 14^thJuly	9:00am		Remy- Birthday INTS ( May)( Pat & Margaret)
	Sun 14^th July	11:00am		Cecilia & Fred Adams RIP( Mary & Eddie Pointer)
	Mon 15^th July			NO MASS
	Tues 16^th July	9:30am		Vera Gamble(Anthony Family)
Wed 17^th July		9:30am		Jim Sullivan RIP

	Thur 18^th July	9:30am		Margaret Baldwin INTS
	Fri 19^th July	9:30am		Michael DoBosh RIP Anniv


	Sat 20^th July Sun 21^st July Sun 21^st July	6:00pm 9:00am 11:00am		Les Langan RIP( Pauline & Barry Hatch) Bernard Campbell RIP ( Campbell Family) People of the Parish

12th Sunday in Ordinary Time- June 2024

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

12^th 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

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, 7^th July and holding a practice beforehand 7 to 8pm on Monday, 1^st 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 40^th 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: 24^th June 2024

Interview date: 27^th June 2024

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 22^ndJune		111:30am6:00pm		ORDINATION- REV. FRANK WESTCOTTPeople of the parish
	Sun 23^rdJune	9:00am			Shelia Tremble(Tremble Family)
	Sun 23^rdJune	11:00am			REV. FRANK WESTCOTTFirst Mass of Thanksgiving
	Mon 24^thJune	9:30am2pm			Pat & Margaret INTS (Veronica & Steve Short)FUNERAL EILEEN LEE – RIP
	Tues 25^thJune				NO MASS
Wed 26^thJune		9:30am			Andrew & Karen Burrowes INTS- 25^th WeddingAnniversary ( The Burrowes Family)

	Thur 27^thJune	9:30am			Kazimierz Michalik RIP(Ewa Michalik)
	Fri 28^thJune	9:30am			Nicky- INTS( Marjorie Fairlamb)


	Sat 29^thJune Sun 30^thJune Sun 30^th 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

11^th 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

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 22^nd 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 15-16^th 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 20^th 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 4^th 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.

Closing date: 24^th June 2024

Interview date: 27^th June 2024

VACANCIES OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

Position	Closing Date	School	Starting Date	Interview Date
Pre-School Leader	Friday 14^th June 2024	St Luke’s Catholic Academy, Harlow, Essex	September 2024	Thursday 20^th June 2024
EYFS Practitioner	Friday 14^th June 2024	St Luke’s Catholic Academy, Harlow, Essex	September 2024 (sooner if possible)	Thursday 20^th 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 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 15^th June		6:00pm	People of the Parish
	Sun 16^th June	9:00am		Helen Cooper ( Betty & Family)
	Sun 16^th June	11:00am		Danny Adolf Pereira RIP( Mrs V. D’Souza)
	Mon 17^th June	9:30am		Anne Nolan RIP ( Anniv)
	Tues 18^th June			NO MASS
Wed 19^th June		9:30am		Philomena Joseph RIP ( Mariet Marianayagam)

	Thur 20^th June	9:30am		Valentine Tisi RIP (Diana & Ferdi Tisi)
	Fri 21^st June	9:00am		Shirley Miller RIP( Kendal Family)

				ORDINATION
	Sat 22^nd June Sun 23^rd June Sun 23^rd 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

10^th 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

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 22^nd 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:

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 15-16^th 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, 20^th 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

Position	Closing Date	School	Starting Date	Interview Date
Pre-School Leader	Friday 14^th June 2024	St Luke’s Catholic Academy, Harlow, Essex	September 2024	Thursday 20^th June 2024
EYFS Practitioner	Friday 14^th June 2024	St Luke’s Catholic Academy, Harlow, Essex	September 2024 (sooner if possible)	Thursday 20^th 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 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 8^th June		6:00pm	Teresa Cawley RIP ( Steve Cawley)
	Sun 9^th June	9:00am		People of the Parish
	Sun 9^th June	11:00am		Daniel, Ellen, Betsy RIP( C. Knight)
	Mon 10^th June	9:30am		C T Perrett INTS( Christine Perrett)
	Tues 11^th June			NO MASS
Wed 12^th June		9:00am		Lucy & Tony Wearing ( Molloy Family)

	Thur 13^th June	12:15pm		FUNERAL MASS SHELIA FRANCES LINTON- RIP
	Fri 14^th June	9:30am		Shirley Miller RIP( The Poulter Family)


	Sat 15^th June Sun 16^th June Sun 16^th 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 1^st & 2^nd 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)

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”.

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.

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.

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 1^st June, 2024


				*Confessions 5:30-6:00pm on Saturday*
	Sat 1^st June		6:00pm	People of the Parish
	Sun 2^nd June	9:00am		Bernard Campbell RIP ( Campbell Family)
	Sun 2^nd June	11:00am		Bernard & Muriel Gilley INTS( Eileen Gilley)
	Mon 3^rd June	9:30am		Modesta Borges RIP ( Adelaide Alves)
	Tues 4^th June			NO MASS
Wed 5^th June		9:30am		Maria Feijo RIP( Adelaide Alves)

	Thur 6^th June	9:30am		Mrs Elizabeth Molloy( Molloy Family)
	Fri 7^th June	9:30am		Mrs D’Cruz RIP ( Mike Sheehy)


	Sat 8^th June Sun 9^th June Sun 9^th June	6:00pm 9:00am 11:00am		Teresa Cawley RIP ( Steve Cawley) People of the Parish Daniel, Ellen, Betsy RIP( C. Knight)

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

January 2024

4^thSunday 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, James Wright, Pamela Gibson, Martha D’Souza, Peggy Howes, Geraldine Stains, Linda Moriarty, Andrew Godsave and all our loved ones who are unwell.

SPECIAL COLLECTION 28^thJANUARY, 2024:

There will be a special collection after the masses on 27^th & 28^th January for Racial Justice.

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.

NOTE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP:

We will next be playing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 4^th February and beforehand we’ll be having a practice on Monday, 29^th January 7 to 8pm in the Choir loft.

It would be appreciated if all our singers and musicians could come to the practice as well as the Mass. We always have a good turn-out for our masses, but our practices are usually quite lonely affairs so please do come along! Thank you.

New singers and musicians who might like to join us would be made very welcome!

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 with 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.

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.

YEAR 12 Retreat ‘Life to the full’: Walsingham House are running a retreat for students in Yr12 on the weekend of the 16^th-18^th February. This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet other young people from across the diocese, to make new friends and to take time out from their busy lives to reflect and pray. The cost of the retreat is £35. For more information and to apply please see the website https://bcys.net/events/yr12retreat/

HCPT Easter Lourdes Volunteers Wanted!

Are you, or do you know anyone who is 18 – 30 years old and would like the opportunity to travel with The Brentwood Group on Pilgrimage to Lourdes this Easter? HCPT Group 709 are an all-adult service group who are looking for enthusiastic, hard-working individuals to join us between 1st-6^th April 2024 in Lourdes to help facilitate an unforgettable week for disabled and disadvantaged children from all over the world. If you would like more information or think this is something you may want to get involved in, please contact us at group709@hcpt.org.uk or via Instagram by searching HCPT Group 709. Sign up deadline for new group members is February 7th, 2024.

St Peters Primary School, Goresbrook Road, Dagenham:

is seeking to appoint a School Office Administrator. Hours 8am to 4pm, term-time only plus one week. Closing date 29th January 2024. Please call school office for more information tel.0208 270 6524, email:- office@st-peter.bardaglea.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.

NOTE: VACANCIES ARE LISTED ON THE NOTICE BOARD AT THE BACK OF THE CHURCH

MASS INTENTIONS -FROM 27^th January 2024


				*Vigil Mass for SundayConfessions 5:30-6:00pm or by appointment***
	Sat 27^th January		6:00pm	People of the Parish
	Sun 28^th January	9:00am		Pat Keating RIP ( John Connolly)
	Sun 28^th January	11:00am		Beryl Goodwin RIP ( Anne Cocklin)
	Mon 29^th January	9:30am		Frederick George Burgess RIP ( Maria Abbs)
	Tues 30^th January			NO MASS
Wed 31^st January		9:30am		Mary Ann Farrow & Family INTS ( Paul Malloy)

	Thurs 1^st February	9:30am		Mel O’Reilly RIP ( Maureen O’Reilly)
	Fri 2^nd February	9:30am		John & Sue Campbell INTS


	Sat 3^rd February Sun 4^th February Sun 4thFebruary	6:00pm 9:00am 11:00am		People of the Parish Estherlita Gracia RIP ( Bacani Family) Odilia & Albert Matow RIP ( Diana & Ferdi Tisi)

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

January 2024

3rd 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,

SPECIAL COLLECTION 28^thJANUARY, 2024:

There will be a special collection after the masses on 27^th & 28^th January for Racial Justice.

MISSIO COLLECTION: Catherine Daly, our Missio parish organiser, has totaled up our Missio fundraising for 2023, from coffee mornings and the “little red boxes”, and found that we raised the wonderful sum of £1,270. Catherine would like to thank everyone for their terrific support and she invites parishioners to take a copy of the latest Missio booklet from the back of the church.

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:

HELP SUPPORT THE EPPING FOREST FOODBANK:

Thank you everyone for your support.

NOTE: VACANCIES ARE LISTED ON THE NOTICE BOARD AT THE BACK OF THE CHURCH

St Peters Primary School, Goresbrook Road, Dagenham: Is seeking to appoint a School Office Administrator asap. Hours 8am to 4pm, term-time only plus one week. Closing date 29 January 2024. Please call school office for more information tel.0208 270 6524, email:- office@st-peter.bardaglea.org.uk.

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

MASS INTENTIONS – FROM 20^th January 2024

				*Vigil Mass for SundayConfessions 5:30-6:00pm or by appointment***
	Sat 20thJanuary		6:00pm	Mr Paul McCarthy RIP ( Anthony Family)
	Sun 21stJanuary	9:00am		People of the Parish
	Sun 21^st January	11:00am		Dennis Randall RIP ( Maria Randall)
	Mon 22ndJanuary	9:30am		All the Parishoners INTS (Pat Ata)Thank you for masses & prayers for Erol Ata
	Tues 23^rdJanuary			FUNERAL MASS @ 12:15pmPATRICK FENN RIP
Wed 24th January		9:30am		Patrick Grant RIP Anniv (Susan Tipp)

	Thurs 25^th January	9:30am		The Epsom Family
	Fri 26^th January	9:30am		Regina Baratinda & Family INTS ( L Weight)


	Sat 27^th Jan Sun 28^thJanSun 28thJan	6:00pm 9:00am 11:00am		People of the Parish Pat Keating RIP ( John Connolly) Beryl Goodwin RIP ( Ann Cocklin)