Newsletter 5th May 2024

HOLY NAME GARDENS: We are looking for volunteers to help with the maintenance of the garden, 10-12 alternate Tuesday mornings starting the 7th of May, all welcome, any age, no experience needed, please bring your own tools if you have them. For more information contact Janet via the Parish Office.

LEGION OF MARY HOUSE ROSARY: Two members of the Legion of Mary will be happy to visit your home to say a rosary with your family during May. If you would like a visit there are sign up sheets at the back of churches or contact the Legion of Mary via the Parish Office.

ST PATRICK'S WAY PILGRIMAGE 2025: The Canonesses of the Holy Sepulchre are organising a pilgrimage on 22-27 April 2025. We will be journeying along the newly-established St Patrick's Way in the North of Ireland. The pilgrimage is open to all faiths and none and is aimed at being accessible to everyone - walkers and non-walkers. If you are interested in joining us, please find further details and booking form on our website https://canonesses.co.uk/pilgr... or email projects@canonesses.co.uk. Closing date: 10 May 2024.

PENTECOST PRAYER NOVENA: There will be 24/7 prayer running from 2pm on Sunday 12th May to 10pm on Saturday 18th May at the Sion Community Chapel. You are welcome to join us any time from 6am to 12 midnight. It would be very helpful if you could book an hour slot in the prayer room by visiting this link: https://signup.24-7prayer.com/... or you can join us for Praise & Worship at 8pm which is taking place each evening. We look forward to welcoming you for this special prayer time.

HOW BEAUTY DRAWS US CLOSER TO GOD LECTURE: With Fr Patrick van der Vorst at 7 PM, Friday, 17th May 2024 St Patrick's Church, Soho Square, London. Fr. Patrick van der Vorst is a priest of the Archdiocese of Westminster, and the founder of the evangelistic initiative www.Christian.Art. Fr. Patrick will explore how beauty elevates us to encounter the Divine, how the Church has historically sought to create art that facilitates this meeting, and how this can happen in our visually overstimulated world. The lecture will be followed by a Q&A and refreshments will be available. All Welcome.

MASS FOR MIGRANTS 6TH MAY: The Dioceses and Ethnic Chaplaincies of Brentwood, Southwark and Westminster invite you to the annual Mass for Migrants on Monday, 6th May 2024, at 12pm. The Mass will be hosted by the Archdiocese of Southwark at St George’s Cathedral, Lambeth Road, London SE1 6HR, with the Archbishop of Southwark, John Wilson, presiding and Bishop Alan Williams, as concelebrant alongside the Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster. You are kindly invited to attend in person to celebrate the significant contribution made by migrants to the life of our Dioceses.

VOCATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD: The next “Enquirers’ Evening” for those considering or interested in a vocation to the priesthood is on Tuesday 7 May at Brentwood Cathedral. The speaker will be Fr Patrick Daly. For further information please contact Fr Mark Swires: vocprom@brcdt.org

‘Revive; Discover; Empower’ a young adults retreat: Walsingham House are hosting a young adults retreat on the weekend of 22nd – 23rd June. The retreat is open to those who are 19+. It will be a weekend of prayer and friendship and a wonderful opportunity to take a break from work or university. The cost of the retreat is £45 and more information, including how to book, can be found at www.bcys.net/events

Retreat Manager for Walsingham House at Abbotswick: Walsingham House are seeking to appoint a Retreat Manager for Walsingham House. The Retreat Manager will work to ensure the smooth and efficient running of retreats and leading the volunteer team. This is a live in position and ideal for someone with previous experience in youth ministry.

Programme Leader for Walsingham House at Abbotswick: Walsingham House are seeking to appoint a Programme Leader. The successful applicant will work alongside the Retreat Manager helping to lead retreats for the schools and parishes of our diocese.
Full details, including background information and how to apply for both of the above posts can be found at www.bcys.net/news/vacancies/ The closing date is Friday 24th May.

NEXT WEEKEND'S SECOND COLLECTION: The theme of this year’s World Communications Day is "Artificial Intelligence and the Wisdom of the Heart: Towards a Fully Human Communication." You can read the Popes message for the day here: https://www.cbcew.org.uk/wcd24... Thank you in advance for your generosity.

LATEST 200 CLUB WINNERS IN OUR LADY IMMACULATE:
17/03/24 18 M. Martin 14/04/24 54 M. Stokes
24/03/24 49 B. Innes 21/04/24 43 M. Quinn
07/04/24 89 M. Fleming 28/04/24 15 K. Pickett
If you would like more information about joining the 200 club, please contact Ursula via the Parish Office.

HELP NEEDED: Do you have a couple of hours a week to help my elderly mother in Springfield with light housework and shopping? She will pay £12/hour. For further information please do not hesitate to contact us on 07714 101 535.

FOR CURRENT VACANCIES IN BRENTWOOD DIOCESE: Please see: https://www.dioceseofbrentwood... New this week:
Choral Director, Brentwood Schools Singing Programme.
Assistant Secretary - Bishops Office, Cathedral House.
Health and Safety Co-ordinator at Cathedral House.

THE SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: provides practical help and support where possible for those who need it. Are you, in need of help, or know someone who is? If so, contact us on 07876 551150. All calls are completely confidential.

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.

FOR CURRENT VACANCIES IN BRENTWOOD DIOCESE: Please see: https://www.dioceseofbrentwood...

THE SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: provides practical help and support where possible for those who need it. Are you, in need of help, or know someone who is? If so, contact us on 07876 551150. All calls are completely confidential.

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.