Newsletter 28th July 2024

YOUTH 2000 SUMMER FESTIVAL 2024: takes place from Friday 23rd August - Monday 26th August 2024 in the beautiful surroundings of Ampleforth Abbey, North Yorkshire. This festival is an opportunity for young people (aged 16-35) from across the UK to grow in their relationship with God, form friendships and be inspired to live out their faith! Tickets (which include food and accommodation) can be purchased from www.youth2000.org/events. Tickets are also available for priests, religious, families and groups. If you have any questions, please email events@youth2000.org

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION NEW HALL PHOTOS AND CERTIFICATES: Memory sticks with the photographs from the New Hall celebration are available to pick up from the Parish office. For those who were unable to attend the New Hall Celebration Mass, certificates are also available to be collected from the Parish Office or please email if you would like them to sent out to homes.

THE PARISHIONER - REQUEST FOR ARTICLES: Our next edition of the The Parishioner Parish magazine comes out in September. We would be very grateful for any contributions you might like to make, especially items of parish news, from yourself, our schools, parish organisations or any suitable articles, obituaries etc. All articles should be with the editor at theparishioner@hotmail.co.uk by the 11th August. With many thanks.
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.

ADOREMUS NATIONAL EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS FESTIVAL AND PILGRIMAGE: On Saturday, 14th September at Oscott College in Birmingham is taking place with representatives from dioceses across England and Wales. Our diocese has been allocated a limited number of places for this event. If you would like to attend please contact the Diocesan Co-ordinator, Father Dan Mason at frdanmason@brcdt.org by the 1st August. There will be a coach leaving for the Congress from St Edward’s Church, Romford (RM1 4AT) at 8am on the day. There is no charge for the coach or attending the Congress but you will need to bring a packed lunch.
For more information please visit the Adoremus page on the Catholic Bishops’ Conference website: Adoremus at Oscott - Catholic Bishops' Conference (cbcew.org.uk)

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.

LITTLE FREE PANTRY AT ST AUGUSTINE OF CANTERBURY: Next Sunday there will be a collection of food at St Augustine’s for the Little Free Pantry. If you are able to help we would welcome donations of dry goods, tins, baby milk and toiletries. We try to avoid anything glass bottles/jars. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

NEXT WEEKEND SECOND COLLECTION: Sr Gina will be visiting us in some Masses to explain the work of the Catholic Missions.

FR PASCHAL'S LEAVING CELEBRATION: Saturday 31st August at Holy Name, Canon Wilson Hall after the 6pm Mass. All are very welcome to attend.

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.

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 require for Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School, Chelmsford: 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

THANK YOU FROM THE SMITH FAMILY: The Smith family wish to thank all for the many messages, Mass offerings, love and support we have received since John's death. And our thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make his Requiem a beautiful and fitting farewell to a very special person. We will have Mass said for you all.

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO WHO CAME TO THE HOLY NAME CREAM TEA: A big thank you to all those who came to the Strawberry Cream Tea at Holy Name and for your generous donations to CAFOD. It was an most enjoyable occasion and we raised £240. Thank you so much for your support.

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 03300436474.

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.

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.