parish-newsletter – St Edmund of Canterbury, Loughton

5th Sunday of Easter-April 2024

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

5th Sunday of Easter-April 2024

Parish Priest: Fr Adrian Lowe

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

The Brentwood Diocesan Trust Registered Charity No. 234092

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK

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

A NOTE OF THANKS:

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

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

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

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 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.

NOTE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL VACANCIES

1. SEN TA 32 hours, ASAP

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

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

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

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

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

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

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY IN THE CHURCH

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

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

the hall or side exit.

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

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

Fire extinguishers are to be used by competent trained persons only

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

MASS INTENTIONS -FROM 27th April, 2024


				*First Mass of SundayConfessions 5:30-6:00pm or by appointment***
	Sat 27^th April		6:00pm	Kim Frances Handel RIP( Mary Witten)
	Sun 28^th April	9:00am		John Large RIP ( Campbell Family)
	Sun 28^th March	11:00am		People of the Parish
	Mon 29^th April	9:30am		Martha De Souza RIP( Veronica Short)
	Tues 30^th April	9:30am		Pat Salter RIP( Geraldine & Robert)
Wed 1^st May				NO MASS

	Thur 2^nd May			NO MASS
	Fri 3^rd May	9:30am		Cecelia Hodgson( Veronica & Steve Short)


	Sat 4^th May Sun 5^th May Sun 5^th May	6:00pm 9:00am 11:00am		People of the Parish John Large RIP( Campbell Family) People of the Parish

Easter Sunday – March 2024

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

Easter Sunday – March 2024

Parish Priest: Fr Adrian Lowe

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

The Brentwood Diocesan Trust Registered Charity No. 234092

Many blessings and good wishes to everyone from Father Adrian and our visiting priest, Father Christopher. We hope you enjoy celebrating Our Lord’s resurrection. He is Risen!

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.

EASTER OFFERINGS are your gift to the parish priest. For those who are tax payers and might wish to Gift Aid their offering, envelopes are available at the entrance to the Church. If you normally give your Sunday offering by envelope, you may wish to use the envelope in your box.

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.

Reminder that the clocks go forward 1 hour on Easter Sunday 31^st March, 2024

NOTE FOR OUR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP

We will next be singing and playing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, 7^th April, which is the 2^nd Sunday of Easter.

Beforehand, we’re having a practice 7 to 8pm on Tuesday, 2^nd April and we ask that you try to come to the practice to run through the hymns/music and, if there are enough of us there, a new psalm setting. Please do come!

We look forward to seeing you all for the practice and the Mass and meanwhile wish you a happy and blessed Easter. Thanks and God bless.

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

PARISH NEWS : The Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society (BCCS)

In recognition of the 40^th 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.

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

CHARITY SPRING MUSIC AND DINNER EVENING, SATURDAY 27 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 Snare for another incredible evening of 70s to Noughties Rock. St Edmund’s Hall. Saturday 27th April. 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!

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 30^th March 2024


				*Vigil Mass for SundayConfessions 5:30-6:00pm or by appointment***
	Sat 30^th March		9:00am 8:00pm	Office of Readings & Morning EASTER VIGILDeceased Priests Known RIP ( Geraldine & Robert)
	Sun 31^st March	9:00am		EASTER SUNDAY Samantha ( Sam) Papworth RIP (Pover Family)
	Sun 31^st March	11:00am		EASTER SUNDAY – People of the Parish
	Mon 1^st April	9:30am		Anne Hurley RIP ( Geraldine & Robert)
	Tues 2^nd April	9:30am		Nancy Hans RIP( Frank Westcott)
Wed 3^rd April		9:30am		Joyce Gregory RIP ( Geraldine & Robert)

	Thur 4^th April	9:30am		Rose McMorrow RIP (Pat & Margaret)
	Fri 5^th April	9:30am		Katherine & Michael Holly RIP( Hornett Family)


	Sat 6^th April Sun 7^th April Sun 7^th April	6:00pm 9:00am 11:00am		Martina Rochford RIP ( Jessica Sharkey) People of the Parish Rose McMorrow RIP( Jenny Waterfield)

3rd Sunday of Lent

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

3rd Sunday of Lent- March 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, 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.

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.

PLEASE NOTE ON FRIDAY 8^th MARCH, 2024

STATIONS OF THE CROSS @ 7:00pm

EASTER FLOWERS: If you would like to make a donation towards Easter flowers please leave your donation with your name and gift aid number (if applicable) at the Presbytery.

CHURCH HALL : Please can all that are currently using the Church hall be mindful of keeping it tidy, clean, and clearing up after using it. Thank you.

ALTAR SOCIETY: We need new members to join our Altar Society Group. If you can assist please contact Sharon 07854919207 or shazzafitzm@aol.com

IGNATIAN EVENING: Father Adrian recently preached about not giving something up for Lent, but doing something positive, e.g. being grateful. In fact not just for Lent but for the rest of our lives.

Here is a chance to do something positive. We are holding Lenten retreats, as we did in Advent and continuing with the theme of Ignatian prayer. We will focus on the Examen and discernment and the sessions will be led again by John Fitzmaurice. If you want to do something different and at the same time develop your relationship with God, come along. You can interact with the group as much or as little as you like, the main objective is for you to pray with God.

The sessions will be in the upstairs retreat room in the hall on March 11 and March 20th and will start at 7pm for 1 hour.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

John is a certified business coach and NLP practitioner, and is proficient at leading group sessions. He has undertaken courses with the Ignatian Spirituality centre on Ignatian prayer techniques, as well as leading online Lenten retreats.

BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S SOCIETY: will be hosting a very special Anniversary Afternoon Tea at the Roslin Beach Hotel, Thorpe Bay, Southend-on-Sea on Tuesday 23rd April 2024 at 1pm for service at 1.30pm. They are delighted that Bishop Alan, BCCS President, will be attending as guest of honour. Tickets for the event are £34.00 per person and should be purchased before Monday 8^th April directly from their event webpage: www.bccs.org.uk/get-involved/events/ Once you have purchased your tickets, please advise Julie of any special dietary requirements or seating requests by contacting her by email jabbott@bccs.org.uk or call her on 07912 277413. Guests will be seated at tables of 12.

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.

ST PETER’S RC PRIMARY SCHOOL – DAGENHAM: is looking to recruit a new Deputy Headteacher for September 2024. We are seeking an outstanding classroom practitioner to work with the Senior Leadership Team, to continue to improve standards of teaching and learning for our children. Applications Close:18^th March at 9am. Interviews: Monday 25^th March.

Please contact Mrs Langan or Mrs Brown in the school office for an application pack or to arrange a school visit, telephone: 0208 270 6524 or e-mail: office@st-peter.bardaglea.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 2^nd March 2024


				*Vigil Mass for SundayConfessions 5:30-6:00pm or by appointment***
	Sat 2^ndMarch		6:00pm	People of the Parish
	Sun 3^rdMarch	9:00am		Leonard & Phyllis Attard RIP ( Frances Beck)Frances, Ian & Ryan Beck INTS ( Frances Beck)
	Sun 3^rdMarch	11:00am		Monique Murrell RIP ( Maria Fray)
	Mon 4^thMarch	12:15pm		FUNERAL-Martha D’Souza RIP
	Tues 5^thMarch			NO MASS
Wed 6^thMarch		12:15pm		FUNERAL -Cecelia Hodgson RIP

	Thurs 7^thMarch	9:00am		Alan Bond RIP ( Bill & Helen Walsh)
	Fri 8^thMarch	9:30am7:00pm		Kurian T.J. RIP STATIONS OF THE CROSS


	Sat 9^thMarch Sun 10^thMarch Sun 10^thMarch	6:00pm 9:00am 11:00am		Paul Hussey RIP ( Anthony Family) People of the Parish Deceased members of the Hynes & Manley FamilyRIP ( Manley Family)

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

Epiphany of the Lord 2024

St. Edmund of Canterbury & St. Thomas More

Parish Newsletter

January 2024

Epiphany

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.

MESSAGE FROM FR ADRIAN:

Sincere Thanks for all your cards, expressions of goodwill & generosity over the Christmas period. Thank you also to everyone who made the Christmas liturgies beautiful.

God Bless

Father Adrian, Deacon Frank and Father Christopher

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 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.

CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME:

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:

Thank you everyone for your support.

MASS INTENTIONS -FROM 7^th January 2024


			*Vigil Mass for SundayConfessions 5:30-6:00pm or by appointment***
	Sat 6^th Jan	6:00pm	People of the Parish
	Sun7^th Jan	9:00am	Stewart McCahill RIP ( Anthony Family)
	Sun7^th Jan	11:00am	Sean Brennan RIP ( Louise Pierce)
	Mon8^thJan	9:30am	Eileen & George Whatmore RIP ( M Duffy)Rose & John Leonard RIP ( M Duffy)
	Tue9^thJan		NO MASS
Wed 10^thJan		9:30am	Mary Moroney(nee Ruane) RIP (John Connolly)

	Thur11th Jan	9:30am	Erol Ata RIP ( Maureen Kisly)
	Fri 12^thJan	9:30am	David Emslie RIP Anniv ( M Duffy)
			*Confessions 5:30-6:00pm or by appointmentVigil Mass for Sunday***

	Sat 13^thJan Sun14^thJan	6:00pm 9:00am	People of the Parish Jim Sullivan RIP
	Sun 14^thJan	11:00am	Aoiffe Hogan Anniv RIP ( Frank & Sue Hogan)

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

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,

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.

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)