Newsletter 25th August 2024

FR PASCHAL'S LEAVING CELEBRATION

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 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 joyful celebration in Thanksgiving for Fr Paschal's ministry to our Parishes over the last year.

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.

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 PILGRIMAGE TRIP TO WALSINGHAM: Monday 7th October 2024. Envelopes available at the back of the Churches to book your place on the coach trip leaving from our three Parish churches. The cost is £20 per person. Envelopes can be handed in with your details to the Parish Office or via the collection plate. If you require any further information please call the Parish Office.
Youth Gather, Essex Outdoors: East 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.../

HELP NEEDED: For a partially sighted disabled lady in the parish to shop and clean and general help on Mondays for 3.5 hours and Thursdays for 4 hours in the Springfield area. References and access to a car essential. Rates and hours worked negotiable on application. For more information enquire via the Parish Office or contact 01245 468839 between the hours of 10am and 6pm. Applicants from the Chelmsford locality preferred.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP DEVOTIONS: will be held immediately following the 10:30am Mass on Saturday, 31st August at Our Lady Immaculate church. All are welcome.
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 4pm 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!

FOR CURRENT VACANCIES IN BRENTWOOD DIOCESE: Please see: https://www.dioceseofbrentwood...
New this week: Parish Secretary in Forest Gate – St Antony’s.
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

POPES PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER: For the cry of the Earth. "We pray that each one of us will hear and take to heart the cry of the Earth and of victims of natural disasters and climactic change, and that all will undertake to personally care for the world in which we live."

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.

Elaine LARNER (RIP) Funeral Service on Friday 20th September at 12:30pm 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.