Newsletter 29th September 2024

CAFOD FAMILY FAST DAY: This will be held on Friday 4th October. There will be a short talk at the masses on this appeal this weekend

LINKED PARISH PILGRIMAGE TRIP TO WALSINGHAM: Monday 7th October 2024. The coach will leave Holy Name Church at 7:30am, Our Lady Immaculate at 8am and St Augustine Church at 8:30am. The cost is £20 per person. Please call the Parish Office with any queries.

Pilgrims of Hope 2025 across our Chelmsford Catholic Parish Partnership: As we prepare for the Holy Year 2025 our focus in these coming months is Prayer. The second of our parish prayer talks will be on Thursday 10th October 2024 at 7:30pm in St Augustine Church with the Servite Sisters on "Mary and Prayer".

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, the chance to try archery or climbing, socialise with friends old and new, and all while sharing in and celebrating our Catholic faith. Applications are now open and you can apply at www.bcys.net/events/youth-gath.../

September 2025 intake – Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School tour: Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School are holding their school tours for prospective parents on Thursday, 17th October at 10am, Tuesday, 22nd October at 2pm and Thursday, 7th November at 10am. Places are limited so please telephone the school office on 01245 353755 to book the tour.

SVP Chelmsford Fundraising: Step Up Your Style For Less! Expert Tips on restyling your home on a budget: A fun, friendly interactive fundraising event to on Saturday 12th of October at 11.15am in Our Lady Immaculate Church Hall. Entrance £8.00. All proceeds go to the Brentwood Vinnie Summer Camp 2025, which offers the opportunity of a short holiday packed with fun activities and friendship to boys and girls who may well be in need of a break because of family problems such as unemployment, illness, bereavement or relationship breakdown. To book your place email : SecretarySVPChelmsford@svp.org.uk or text 07531241124.

Retreat Manager at Walsingham House: Walsingham House is an integral part of the youth ministry in our diocese. They are seeking to appoint a Retreat Manager who can oversee the smooth running and delivery of retreats to our schools and parishes. It is essential that applicants have experience in youth ministry. For more information please see their website https://bcys.net/news/vacancie... The closing date is Tuesday 15th October.
Calling married couples of all ages! As part of the Holy Year “Pilgrims of Hope”, Chelmsford parishes will be offering the enriching experience of the Alpha Marriage Course (see article in the latest Parish magazines), to run during Lent and starting on Monday 3rd March. Please register your interest early at office@chelmsfordcatholic.co.uk to ensure that we have the course material ready for you.
Book for sale: Raymond Perrier, parishioner and head of the Denis Hurley Centre in Durban South Africa which we support, has written a book about a layman who is an inspiring example of living the mission of Vatican II. Available for £15 from Phil Perrier: call or message 07957 655238. tinyurl.com/333jvpn3

QUIZ NIGHT 5th OCTOBER: Run by Chris and the Knights of St Columba at Blessed Sacrament Parish Hall, Melbourne Avenue. £5 a ticket, children free. Bring Friends and family and make a table of 8 or sign up for a table of 8 and make new friends.

KSC ANNUAL LECTURE: Ginny Parry will be speaking about her experience working with refugee children in France, Greece and Iraq. Ginny will be talking about her experiences, including the challenges of working in the camps. She will be speaking at St. John Payne School (Aquinas Hall) on Wednesday 2nd October, at 19.30 (for 19.45). All welcome.

SVP Coffee Morning: Many thanks to those who continue to support us in our work with those in need in the local community, through their donations at our monthly coffee mornings. Our next Coffee Morning is on Sunday 6th October in Our Lady Immaculate Church hall. We will be serving coffee, tea and soft drinks, as well as delicious home- baked cakes after 9.00 am and 12.00 am masses. All are warmly welcome. Additionally a two or three panel folding display board is required by SVP Chelmsford. If anyone has one that they no longer need please contact : SecretarySVPChelmsford @svp.org.uk

From the Canonesses of the Holy Sepulchre: Senior carer position for a Community of 9 religious sisters in their home in Colchester. For further details please see our website: https://canonesses.co.uk/senio... OR call Care Manager on 07394-980188.
Additionally the Canonesses are hosting a talk by Prof Tina Beattie at New Hall School. The talk, followed by discussion, starts at 7pm on Oct 8th. Refreshments will be served from 6.30pm. All are welcome but need to register via the following link: https://canonesses.co.uk/event...

YOUTH MASS: This Thursday in Brentwood Cathedral, from 6pm : Join the BCYS to celebrate Youth Mass each month with other young Catholics from all around the Diocese. There will be pizza in the Parish Hall from 6pm, with speakers, workshops, prayer and worship. The Youth Mass is then celebrated in the Cathedral at 7:30pm. If you would like support with transport to attend the Mass please contact the Parish office.
Catechist Training and Resources Day, Brentwood Ursuline Convent School, Saturday 9th November, 10am-3pm With guest speakers, new workshops, exciting resources and fresh ideas. Open to anyone working with young people in the Diocese of Brentwood, including First Holy Communion / Confirmation Catechists, Parish Partnership Youth Coordinators and Youth Leaders as well as those who look after the children’s liturgy, especially any young people (16+) who already are or may be interested in working as young leaders and catechists in the parish, and wish to develop their faith further post-confirmation.
Please visit www.bcys.net/events for more information on how to reserve your free place.

CAN YOU HELP? A young Parishioner of our linked Parishes has recently completed her Masters. She is looking for an entry level finance position. If you can help or know a company that cn help, please contact the parish office for her details.

PARISH CHRISTMAS FAYRE – SUNDAY 24th NOVEMBER: We are starting to collect items suitable for sale at our forthcoming Christmas Fayre. Donations of toiletries, new items, bric a brac, jewellery, bottles for the bottle stall, toys, etc. All very much appreciated and can be left in the boxes available at the back of our churches. Thank you in advance for supporting this very enjoyable event, which raises much needed funds for the Parishes. For any enquiries and offers of help, please contact Anne on (01245) 257463.

BAPTISMS THIS WEEK: We pray for and welcome Serena Amelia Kempster and Oliver Michael Honeyball-Booth as the newest members of our Catholic community.

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 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, Donny McColl, Grazia Paola, Christine Staines, Rose Turner, Patrick Waters, Anja Welsh-Smyth, Gayle Williams & Shirley Willis.