Newsletter 11th August 2024

FR PASCHAL'S LEAVING CELEBRATION: Saturday 31st August at Holy Name, Canon Wilson Hall after the 6pm Mass. All are very welcome to attend. If anyone could help make the event a beautiful celebration of Fr Paschal's ministry, please contact the Parish Office.

ASSUMPTION: Thursday 15th August is the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and a Holy Day of Obligation. Extra Masses are available across the Linked Parishes.

SVP FAMILY FUN DAY 14th AUGUST: Thank you for your response to our pulpit appeal at St Augustine towards the cost of the Family Fun Day - with Gift Aid we have raised £564. (It's not too late to donate if you would like to!) We are extremely grateful to the team at St John Payne for allowing us to use their facilities and for all the wonderful offers of help we've received so far. Please contact Veronica or another member of the Springfield Conference if you can come along to help on Wednesday and please pray for a dry day!

SVP FUNDRAISING FOR SOUTH SUDAN - Save the Date - 28th September - Hall of Games. We're trying something a bit different to our usual quiz format - please save the date and come along for an evening of games and team challenges at St. Augustines. More details to follow.
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 31st Aug at Noon celebrated by Bishop Alan in the grounds of Walsingham House at Abbotswick. Everyone is very welcome to attend with a special invite to all 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.

ADVANCE NOTICE MASS CHANGE: From Friday the 6th September the St Philip's Mass at 7:30am will be moving down to Our Lady Immaculate Church with refreshments after in the Church Hall.
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/vacancie... Closing date is Friday 30th August.

KEEP THE DATE - LINKED PARISH COACH TRIP TO WALSINGHAM: Monday 7th October 2024. Organised by the Legion of Mary for all Parishioners. More details to follow.

ST AUGUSTINE OF CANTERBURY CHURCH 150 CLUB: The June Draw was won by share 58, K Jeffrey. If you would like further details on how to join the 150 club, please contact Chris Thompson via the Parish office.

THANK YOU FROM SR GINA: Thank you to all for your warm welcome in the Sunday Masses last weekend.

PARISH PARTNERSHIP YOUTH CO-ORDINATOR IN ROMFORD: Inspire, nurture and accompany young people on the edge of East London. The parishes in the Romford Parish Partnership are recruiting a Parish Partnership Youth Coordinator. Salary £30,000/year, closing date September 10th 2024, start date no later than January 2025.
This is a new role, with amazing potential to bring young people into leadership in the Church, and provide a wide range of opportunities for them to live and deepen their faith within a diverse and vibrant part of London. Full details: https://www.dioceseofbrentwood...

HEADTEACHER REQUIRED FOR OUR LADY IMMACULATE PRIMARY SCHOOL: Required from 1st September 2025. Group 2: L8 – L21 (starting salary based on experience). NOR: 218 (one form entry). Governors are seeking to appoint a dedicated and inspirational Headteacher who is a committed, practising Catholic. Someone who shares our vision and passion and has the leadership and ambition to build on the successes of our school.
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic School is a caring, friendly school and community where our Catholic ethos is central to all that we do. Our new Headteacher will lead a team that strives together in the best interest of all our children, following the school’s mission statement; “At Our Lady Immaculate School, we will inspire our children to achieve personal excellence for themselves and for the glory of God.”
Deadline for applications: 12Noon on Monday 30th September 2024. We warmly welcome and encourage applicants to visit our school, please speak with the Admin & Finance Officer, Lindsey Murgatroyd for more information. For an Application Pack email: lindseymurgatroyd@ourladyimmaculate.essex.sch.uk

MARCH FOR LIFE UK: Saturday 7th September. In the morning of March for Life we will be hosting a ‘Pro-life Health Summit’ 10.30-12.30 in The Emmanuel Centre where a variety of healthcare specialists will be looking in greater detail at our theme ‘Abortion isn’t Healthcare’.

Morning Events: 10.00am-1.00pm The Emmanuel Centre, SW1P 3DW. Mass: 11.00am St George’s Cathedral, Southwark. The March: 1.30pm From The Emmanuel Centre. Ends at Parliament Square 4.30pm. For more information see www.marchforlife.co.uk

THE SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: provides practical support where possible for those who need it. Are you, in need of help, or know someone who is? If so, contact us on 0207 7033030, 07936 579230 or via the Parish Office. All calls are completely confidential. If you would like to donate furniture or are in need, contact the SVP furniture project on 0330 0436474.

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.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SOULS OF THOSE WHO HAVE DIED RECENTLY AND ALL FAMILIES WHO MOURN.
Anthony SMITH (RIP) Requiem Mass on Thursday 22nd August at 11am in St Augustine of Canterbury Church.
Joseph RYAN (RIP) Requiem Mass on Friday 23rd August at 9:30am in Our Lady Immaculate Church.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK AND HOUSEBOUND OF OUR PARISHES, (AND ALL WHO ARE SICK.)
Jennifer Bowman, Maureen Byrne, Marie Callahan, Josephine Cheshire, Valerie Cummins, Myrtle Collopy, Doreen Cornish, Mary Denning, Madeleine East, Troy Erickson, Marta Fevola, Mary Fletcher, Michael Hoare, Mike Healy, John Grainger, Robert Godfrey, Connor Hickey, Sheila Hughes, Bill Innes, Maureen Leatherdale, Stuart Lucas, Margaret Lowrey, Maura Magee, Barry Mayo, Sarah & Henry McKeon, Monica McShane, Anthony Smith, Donny McColl, Grazia Paola, Christine Staines, Rose Turner, Patrick Waters, Anja Welsh-Smyth, Gayle Williams & Shirley Willis.