Newsletter 18th August 2024

FR PASCHAL'S LEAVING CELEBRATION: Is on Saturday 31st August at Holy Name, Canon Wilson Hall after the 6pm Mass. The Hall will be open to all from 7pm. There will be a light finger buffet available, please bring-a-plate with with you to add to the spread, which includes cake, sausage rolls and drinks. Thank you to all who have offered their help in making it a fitting celebration in thanksgiving for Fr Paschal's ministry to our Parishes.

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 Augustine's Church. More details to follow.

WALSINGHAM HOUSE ANNIVERSARY MASS AND CELEBRATION: Walsingham House at Abbotswick, Saturday 31st August. Join us for Mass celebrated by Bishop Alan at 12pm, followed by a picnic in the beautiful grounds of Walsingham House at Abbotswick throughout the afternoon.
Whether in Chingford, Canvey Island or Abbotswick, we have been blessed with 40 years of volunteer teams at our vibrant Diocesan Youth Retreat Centre “Walsingham House”. If you can share any photos, or to find out more information, you can email info@bcys.net, visit www.bcys.net or search @brentwoodcys on Instagram and Facebook.

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.

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 July Draw was won by share 148, P Allen. If you would like further details on how to join the 150 club, please contact Chris Thompson via the Parish office.

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...

YOUTH GATHER MERSEA: 26th – 27th October. For anyone in year 9 and above, join us for a weekend of speakers, workshops, prayer and more, alongside the opportunity to try high ropes, archery or climbing at the amazing Essex Outdoors in East Mersea. Applications are now open and you can apply and find all information at www.bcys.net/events/youth-gath.../

DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS: Take place after the 7:30pm Mass in Holy Name Church on Monday the 19th August. All are very welcome.

FOR CURRENT VACANCIES IN BRENTWOOD DIOCESE: Please see: https://www.dioceseofbrentwood...
New this week:
Parish Secretary (Part Time) – Forest Gate
Parish Adminstrator (Part Time)- Leyton

HEADTEACHER REQUIRED for Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School, Chelmsford: Required from 1st September 2025. 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. or email lindseymurgatroyd@ourladyimmaculate.essex.sch.uk
BBQ and Mass for young adults: Our Lady Immaculate, Chelmsford, Sunday 8th September: If you are 18+, having left school, from 1st September then you are very welcome to join a group of young adults for a BBQ from 3pm with Mass at 7pm, at Our Lady Immaculate Church in Chelmsford. No need to book, simply come along to meet other young adult Catholics and find out more about upcoming events just for you!

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. For more information please see: https://bcys.net/news/... Closing date is Friday 30th August.

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.