Newsletter 16th February 2025

ARTICLES NEEDED: Our next edition of The Parishioner Parish magazine will come out on Easter Sunday 20th April 2025. We would be very grateful for any contributions you might like to make, especially items of parish news from yourself or parish organisations or any suitable articles, obituaries etc. All articles should be with the editor at theparishioner@hotmail.co.uk by the 15th March 2025. With many thanks.

Brentwood Catholic Youth Service: - Summer Lourdes Pilgrimage, 19th – 26th July 2025 Open to anyone in school year 10 and above. Join the BCYS for our annual pilgrimage to Lourdes, supporting the adult pilgrimage in a week of prayer, service and fun! All details can be found at www.bcys.net/events. Funding & bursary opportunities are available.

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2025: Join Bishop Alan in Lourdes from Friday 18 to Friday 25 July. We can support those with medical needs. For further information, please 'phone Tangney Tours on 01732 886666 or book online: Brentwood Lourdes Pilgrimage - Tangney Tours

KNIGHTS ANNUAL DINNER: The Knights of St. Columba are holding our Annual Dinner on Thursday, April 3rd, at the highly regarded Blue Strawberry. We will welcome guests (£40 per person) but have a limit to numbers, so it will be first come, first served. Dress: lounge suits. Contact Chris for information thompsoncjt01@blueyonder.co.uk

Marriage Alpha: We are still open for new entries for the Alpha course, either on line or in person. We are still looking for helpers in catering and housekeeping and on the technical side. Please let the Parish Office know.

ST PATRICK'S DAY QUIZ AT ST JOHN PAYNE: The Knights of St Columba (in collaboration with the Catenians) are raising money for sports kit for the girls football team at St John Payne. We will be holding a Quiz (with an Irish tinge) on Saturday, 15th March at St. John Payne at 19.30 (please arrive from 19.15). £7.50 per person / £40 per team (max 6). Bring your own refreshments. To help us plan for numbers, contact thompsoncjt01@blueyonder.co.uk or the school.

Maranatha - Prayer and Praise: on Thursday 20th February from 7.00 to 9.00pm. This month we will also include hosting The Rescue Project which seeks to proclaim the gospel in a compelling and attractive way over eight sessions. Join us for the first one at the Sion Community - Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, CM15 9BX - All welcome and there is no need to book, just come along.

DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS: In Holy Name Church after the 7:30pm Mass on Monday 17th February. All are welcome.
The latest winners of the OLI 200 club:
15th December 2024 No.33 H. ADLER
22nd December 2024 No.21 I. DOHERTY
5th January 2025 No.8 P. PERRIER
12th January 2025 No.47 C. SCOTT
19th January 2025 No.101 A. WELSH-SMYTH
26th January 2025 No.17 P. PICKETT
2nd February 2025 No.139 M. WELLS

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CLOTHING: Thank you so much to all who have donated First Holy Communion clothing to be loved again at a time when the cost of living is so high. It helps reduce the impact on the environment and voluntary donations will raise money for CAFOD. If there are any parish families who would like to borrow clothing for their child’s first Holy Communion this year, it will be available after the 10.45 Sunday Mass at Holy Name on the 23rd of March and 6th of April. Please contact c.irven@talk21.com if you have any questions.

Message from Cath Lyons: I would like to thank Frs Martin and Damien all the Parishioners and friends who have prayed for me, sent me cards, flowers and for the help and support I am been given by so many people. I am so grateful to you all. I am slowly recovering and waiting now to hear what other treatment I may need. God bless you all.

National Novena to St Joseph: 10th - 18th March 2025: The Mill Hill Missionaries (MHM) are preparing for the Feast of St Joseph their society patron, with a special Novena of Masses and prayers, with daily masses at 10am and 11am on Sunday. The link to follow on Zoom is www.millhillmissionaries.cm/no.... A Novena Prayer Booklet is available upon request donation £1 and you can send your petitions to Novena Director 6 Colby Gardens, Maidenhead SL6 7GZ or mail novenamhm@gmail.com. Please pray for God's blessing on their Society's missionary outreach and the intentions of those who support them. Thank you. St.Joseph, pray for us!

A Day With Mary: is taking place at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday 1 March 2025 (9.45am to 5.00pm). Further information is available at https://www.adaywithmary.org/ or https://eventcatholic.com/

A weekend for those who have been bereaved : This weekend takes place away from the pressures of day-to-day life and can help one begin to come to terms with bereavement. It is a time for quiet, prayer, talking and acceptance. Due to the special nature of this weekend retreat, held at Aylesford Priory, places are limited. Please contact us to determine if it is right for you. March 21-23 & October 10-12 For details call 01622 717272 or email reception@thefriars.org.uk

EMPOWER YOURSELF WITH ADVICE: Join Alexis from Chelmsford Citizens Advice on Tuesday, 25th February 2025, at 1:00 pm at the Blessed Sacrament Church Hall. Learn about your rights, discover available support, and meet expert advisors on housing, employment, debt, and more. This is also a great opportunity to book future confidential sessions or get involved as a volunteer. To register, sign up at the Welcome desk or email chelmsfordbs@brcdt.org. All welcome.

THIS WEEKS BAPTISMS: We welcome Ada and Jack as the newest members of our Catholic Community.

THE SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: The SVP provides practical help to those in need. If you or someone you know could use support, call us confidentially at 0207 7033030, 07936 579230, or contact the Parish Office. For furniture project donations or assistance, call 0330 0436474.

HOSPITAL AND SICK VISITS: If you or a family member go into hospital, or are sick or 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.

Patricia SHACKLEY (RIP) Funeral Service on Wednesday 19th February at 10:30am in Our Lady Immaculate Church.

Rose TURNER (RIP) Requiem Mass on Wednesday 12th March at 11am in the Church of the Holy Name

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK AND HOUSEBOUND OF OUR PARISHES, (AND ALL WHO ARE SICK.)
Susan Ager, Maureen Byrne, Marie Callahan, Robin Chester, Valerie Cummins, Doreen Cornish, Madeleine East, Troy Erickson, Marta Fevola, Mary Fletcher, Michael Hoare, Mike Healy, Shelia Hughes, John Grainger, Robert Godfrey, Connor Hickey, Maureen Leatherdale, Stuart Lucas, Margaret Lowrey, Anne Lowden, Maura Magee, Barry & Shelia Mayo, Sarah & Henry McKeon, Monica McShane, Donny McColl, Grazia Paola, Christine Staines, John Rees, Patrick Waters, Anja Welsh-Smyth, Gayle Williams, Shirley Willis.