Newsletter 23rd February 2025

SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND. Annual Appeal for the SVP's work in South Sudan: - 1st and 2nd March: At our Sunday Masses next weekend, we'll be holding our annual appeal to support the work of the SVP in South Sudan . Thank you in anticipation as you have always been so generous in your support for our projects in this very challenged country.

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.

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

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.

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.

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/

ADVANCE NOTICE OF LENTEN LECTURES AT NEW HALL SCHOOL: On Monday evenings beginning on the 10th March through to the 14th April there are a variety of talks on the theme of "Pilgrims of Hope and love the stranger." Refreshments will be provided beforehand with the talks scheduled to begin at 7pm. For more information please see the Parish Website.

Brentwood Ursuline - 125th Anniversary: To mark out 125th anniversary, we invite past and present staff and students to attend an anniversary Mass at Brentwood Cathedral at 11.15am on Saturday 26th April 2025, followed by a community celebration at Brentwood Ursuline, from 1pm-5pm. For further details and to book a place at the event, please refer to the school's website: www.brentwoodursuline.co.uk

Caritas Development Officer: This new role within the Diocese will help develop and strengthen our charitable action and ministry. The successful applicant will have excellent digital media, organisation and presentation skills, and a heart for Catholic Social Teaching, helping to share this valuable work in schools and parishes, supporting existing volunteers. £24,000 - £27,000pa depending on experience. Full time, including some evenings and weekends. Closing date 31st March at noon. More information and application details: caritas@dioceseofbrentwood.org

VESPERS FOR UKRAINE BRENTWOOD CATHEDRAL: Join us for a special Vespers on Wednesday, 26th February at 6:00 p.m. to pray for peace in Ukraine, marking the eve of the third anniversary of the Russian invasion. The service will feature Ukrainian and English church music, with contributions from local Ukrainians.

We are honoured to welcome Rt Rev Kenneth Nowakowski, Ukrainian Eparch for Great Britain, who will preach. Refreshments will be served in the Parish Hall afterward.

Headteacher – St Peter’s Catholic Primary School, Romford. Our current Head, Mrs Waterfield, is retiring after 20 years. The Governors are seeking to appoint a Headteacher to begin in September to continue the excellent work at this caring, friendly and diverse two form entry primary school. Visits from prospective applicants are warmly encouraged, and can be arranged at a time to suit you. Salary Group 3 L18-24a (depending on experience). Closing date for applications: Monday 17th March.

For further details and other school vacancies across the Diocese https://www.dioceseofbrentwood....

THIS WEEKS BAPTISMS: We welcome Radley and Federick 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.

Ian WISEMAN (RIP) Funeral Service on Tuesday 4th March at 1:30pm in St Augustine Church.
Rose TURNER (RIP) Requiem Mass on Wednesday 12th March at 11am in the Church of the Holy Name.
Robin CHESTER (RIP) Funeral Service on Friday 14th March at 11am in St Augustine Church.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK AND HOUSEBOUND OF OUR PARISHES, (AND ALL WHO ARE SICK.)
Susan Ager, Maureen Byrne, Marie Callahan, 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.