Newsletter 10th December 2023

SCHOOL ADMISSIONS - CERTIFICATE OF CATHOLIC PRACTICE FORMS: Fr Martin will be signing the ‘Certificate of Catholic Practice’ forms in Our Lady Immaculate Church between 17:30-18:30 on Thursday 14th December 2023 and Tuesday 9th January 2024. He will have the Certificate of Catholic Practice forms available, if families could please bring their child's baptism certificate with them.

ADVENT CAROL SERVICE AT ST AUGUSTINE ON THE 10th DECEMBER: All are welcome to join the joint communities of St Augustines in our Advent preparation for an afternoon of reflection, prayer and carols at beginning at 4:30pm.

MINCE PIES AND MULLED WINE AT HOLY NAME: on Thursday 14th December in the Canon Wilson hall at Holy Name after the 9.30am mass. Everybody is very welcome. Donations to CAFOD.

SVP CHELMSFORD CHRISTMAS APPEAL- COFFEE MORNING AND CHRISTMAS POP UP: on Sunday 17th Dec after 9am and 12.00 noon Masses held in Our Lady Immaculate Church Hall. Come and meet your fellow parishioners and enjoy a cup of tea, coffee, delicious homemade cakes and browse amongst our new, handmade Christmas Crafts, cards, beautiful hand knitted items and lots more.

ADVENT NIGHT OF PRAYER AND PRAISE IN HOLY NAME: Saturday the 23rd of December at 6pm at Holy Name Church followed by adoration & refreshments. Jesus is the reason for the season! This Advent take some time to prepare spiritually for the most wonderful time of the year. Edwin Fawcett and Adenike are both exceptional musicians and gifted spiritual friends who will lead the music at the Mass then lead us in a time of prayer and praise before the blessed Sacrament as we prepare spiritually for the celebration of Christ's Birth this Christmas. For more information please contact Fr Paschal or the Parish Office.

MESSAGE FROM CATH LYONS: I would like to thank all the Parishioners who sent me cards, gifts and beautiful flowers for my 80th Birthday. I had a lovely time with the family and they spoiled me very much. A big thank you for all your support and prayers for Kevin during his time in hospital. It has been a very difficult time for both of us. He is recovering slowly. Assuring you all a very special remember in our prayers. God bless you all for your kindness.

PRIORY CHAPEL PRAYER GROUPS ON WEDNESDAYS: The Holy Rosary of the crucifixion Prayer group meets every Wednesday at 6:15pm. All are welcome to join us in praying this beautiful devotion. This is followed at 7pm by traditional prayers, litanies and devotions until 7:45pm. All very welcome.

CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES: Are now available on the website. https://www.chelmsfordcatholic...

DAY OF MERCY IN OUR LADY IMMACULATE CHURCH: On Thursday 21st December in Our Lady Immaculate Church in preparation for Christmas there will be time of prayer in the Church for us all to reflect on God's Mercy. The day will commence with an opening Mass at 7am, following this a Priest will be available at all times during the day from 7:30am to 6:45pm for confessions and the church open for opportunity to spend time in quiet prayer before Blessed Sacrament. The day will close with a reconciliation service at 7pm. All very welcome.

LATEST OLI 200 CLUB WINNERS:
03/09/2023 51 M Sheppard
10/09/2023 22 M McAllen
17/09/2023 17 P Pickett
24/09/2023 70 A Newland
01/10/2023 7 L Brennan
08/10/2023 96 A Jones
15/10/2023 19 J Coward-Talbot
22/10/2023 21 I Doherty
29/10/2023 88 M Gladwin
05/11/2023 85 L Twist
12/11/2023 22 M McAllen
19/11/2023 1 C Bowen-Davies
03/12/2023 49 B Innes

BCYS YOUNG ADULT RETREAT: – Saturday 6th January 2024 A full day retreat for those aged 18 – 27 (having left school), at our beautiful retreat house Walsingham House at Abbotswick. Explore your faith, be inspired to put your faith into action, learn, ask questions and pray, all with other young adults. There is a small cost of just £10 to cover the day, with lunch and refreshments provided. For more information and to apply, please visit www.bcys.net/events/youngadult.../

THE SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: provides practical help and support where possible for those who need it. Are you lonely, in need of help, or do you know someone who is? If so, contact us on 07876 551150 to arrange a visit. All calls are completely confidential.

FOR CURRENT VACANCIES IN BRENTWOOD DIOCESE: Across the schools and departments please see: https://www.dioceseofbrentwood...

HOSPITAL AND SICK VISITS: If you or a member of your family go into hospital, or are sick and housebound, please inform the Parish Office so a priest or the Legion of Mary can visit you.