26th November 2019

Mass Times

Monday – Friday 09.30am    /   Saturday 10.00am / 7.00pm

Sunday 09.00am / 11.30am / 1.00pm (Polish) / 6.00pm

                                                                                                                           Eucharistic Adoration

Tuesday 7.30pm – 8:30pm & after Friday Morning Mass

Confession

Saturday 10:30 am – 11:00 am & 6:15 pm – 6:40 pm

 

 

SECOND COLLECTION FOR NATIONAL YOUTH SUNDAY, THIS WEEKEND AT ALL MASSES.  To support the Youth Service, particularly our bursary scheme which helps young people who would otherwise struggle financially to be involved, as well as helping towards other costs so that we may continue to share the Good News of Jesus Christ amongst young people.

 

DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING. Thank you to everyone who have volunteered.  Training will take place on Friday 13^th December at 6pm in the church. ALL VOLUNTEERS HAVE ALREADY BEEN INFORMED.

 

RECEPTION/NURSESRY-SCHOOL SIGNING Application forms are available at Saturday Evening Mass and all Sunday Masses from the Priests and should be returned on or before Monday 16^th December to the Presbytery. Fr. Kevin will be distributing Certificates of Catholic Practice on Thursday 19^th December from 3.30pm-6pm in the Presbytery to parents of children who are presently in Reception/Nursery and want their child in Catholic Primary School from Sept 2020.  When the Priest has evidence that the parent’s statement is true, he will present them with a “Certificate of Catholic Practice”.

 

† WE REGRET TO ANNOUCE THE DEATH OF RICARDO ANDRADA, husband of Vicky Andrada who died recently.  His funeral will take place in the Philippines. We pray for his family and may his soul rest in peace.

 

† WE REGRET TO ANNOUNCE THE DEATH OF MARY MELIA, mother of Margaret & Patricia. Her funeral Mass will be here on Friday 13^th December at 10am. This will be the only Mass on that day.  We pray for her family and may her soul rest in peace.

RESTRUCTING AND RENEWAL OF OUR DIOCESE DIOCESE OF BRENTWOOD October e-bulletin is available on the Diocesan website at https://www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/departments/development/stewards-of-the-gospel/current-e-bulletin/

 

WALK WITH ME A Journey of Prayer for Advent now available in the Repository for £1.

 

MASS SERVERS TRAINING - Application forms are available in the church porch, please return them to the parish office by Monday 9th December.  The date of training is on Saturday 14^th December at 11am.   Please note that this training is for new applicants only. 

 

CULTURAL CHRISTMAS CAROL EVENING.  The Faith in Action team will again be hosting an evening of Christmas carols this year in the church on Friday 20th December 2019 at 7pm, followed by mulled wine and mince pies. All are welcome.  We invite groups (large or small, young or old) to represent their culture or homeland with one or two carols but there will be plenty of opportunity for everyone to sing old favourites together. If your group wishes to sing at this event please email us at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  before Monday 2nd December and tell us : What culture/country you are representing; How many (approximately) are in your group; How many carols you will sing (1 or 2); Your contact details.

 

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS MASS CELEBRATION.  If your child/children would like to participate in the Children's Christmas Mass Celebration on Tuesday 24 December 2019, please contact Ana or Veana. If you would like us to contact you, please email your details at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

CHRISTMAS CONCERT. Join homelessness charity Caritas Anchor House for a night of festivities at their Christmas Concert – including wonderful music, and guest speaker Jeremy Paxman! CAH are based in Newham and help 140 homeless people every day. The concert takes place on Wednesday 27^th November 2019 at St Margaret and All Saints Church, 79 Barking Road, Canning Town E16 4HB, 6.30 – 7.45pm, followed by refreshments in CAH. The church is just 2 minutes from Canning Town DLR and Tube station. For more info and tickets, contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or phone 020 7476 6062.

 

CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER.  Please place money for Catholic Newspapers  and Magazines in the slot beside St. Anthony.  Donations to St. Anthony can also still be placed in this slot.

 

RED MISSIO BOX.  Please return all your red boxes to the presbytery.  Thank you all for the continuing support for this good cause.  ~ Dolly.

 

 

WHEN ENTERING THE CHURCH PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR MOBILE PHONE.  CHEWING GUM AND EATING SWEETS, BISCUITS ETC IN CHURCH?  IT’S A NO NO. PLEASE!

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE. Due to Fire and Safety Regulations, children and persons of limited mobility are NOT permitted in the gallery.  We also ask that when lighting a candle, you first place the candle in one of the cups provided. Please do not walk around with a lighted candle. Please do not let your children play around candles.

 

 

MARRIAGE IN CHURCH.  Couples thinking of getting married are reminded to register in good time (minimum of 6 months’ notice). Contact the parish office to make an appointment to see one of the Priests and he will help you from there.  Couples planning to marry in another parish or even outside the country should realise that the process properly begins here.

 

BAPTISM. Application forms for infant Baptism are available in the porch.  Please fill in and present to Parish Secretary during office hours and make an appointment to see one of the Priests.  It is unwise to organise a reception until the date of the baptism has been approved. It’s a Diocesan requirement that you are registered in this parish for at least six months and a regular church goer. Baptisms take place on the First Saturday of every month at 11:30am.

 

 

UNABLE TO MAKE IT TO MASS? The church offers a service called Mass Link.  At 6pm Sunday Mass, via Skype. This service is available for anyone who can't make it to Mass if you are ill or housebound.  If you would like this service, please give your number to the Parish Office and we will ring you on Sunday at 6pm to listen in!

LEGION OF MARY meeting is held each Thursday after Mass at 10:15 am.  If anyone is interested in what we do, you are very welcome to attend.

 

NOVENA PRAYER OF OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP every Wednesday at 10am.

 

EL SHADDAI (CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC GROUP). Rosary prayer, praise and worship, preaching the gospel of the Lord, every Saturday, from 1pm – 4pm.

 THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS A TIME. It happens whenever someone feeds a hungry person, or shelters a homeless person, or shows care to a neglected person. It happens whenever we overturn an unjust law, or correct an injustice, or avert a war. It happens whenever people join in the struggle to overcome poverty, to erase ignorance, to pass on the Faith. (by Gerald Darring)

 

17th November 2019

Mass Times

Monday – Friday 09.30am    /   Saturday 10.00am / 7.00pm

Sunday 09.00am / 11.30am / 1.00pm (Polish) / 6.00pm

                                                                                                                              Eucharistic Adoration

Tuesday 7.30pm – 8:30pm & after Friday Morning Mass

Confession

Saturday 10:30 am – 11:00 am & 6:15 pm – 6:40 pm

 

 

SECOND COLLECTION FOR NATIONAL YOUTH SUNDAY, NEXT WEEKEND 23^RD & 24^TH NOVEMBER.  To support the Youth Service, particularly our bursary scheme which helps young people who would otherwise struggle financially to be involved, as well as helping towards other costs so that we may continue to share the Good News of Jesus Christ amongst young people.

 

DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING. We are looking for two volunteers from each Mass who will undergo defibrillator training. Please leave your details at the Parish Office.

 

RECEPTION/NURSERY-SCHOOL SIGNING Application forms are available at Saturday Evening Mass and all Sunday Masses from the Priests and should be returned on or before Monday 16^th December to the Presbytery. Fr. Kevin will be distributing Certificates of Catholic Practice on Thursday 19^th December from 3.30pm-6pm in the Presbytery to parents of children who are presently in Reception/ Nursery and want their child in Catholic Primary School from Sept 2020.  When the Priest has evidence that the parent’s statement is true, he will present them with a “Certificate of Catholic Practice”.

 

† WE REGRET TO ANNOUNCE THE DEATHOF JOAN CHASE-CURRIER RIP mother of Christopher Chase-Currier. Her Funeral Mass will take place here on Wednesday 20^th November at 10am and this will be the only Mass celebrated here that morning. May her soul rest in peace.

 

† WE REGRET TO ANNOUNCE THE DEATHOF SHIRLEY GEORGE, wife of Peter George,who died during the week.  We pray for her family and may her soul rest in peace. Her funeral arrangements will be announced soon.

 

RESTRUCTING AND RENEWAL OF OUR DIOCESE DIOCESE OF BRENTWOOD October e-bulletin is available on the Diocesan website at https://www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/departments/development/stewards-of-the-gospel/current-e-bulletin/ Café Formation Day – Let it be:  On Saturday 23 November from 10 am – 3 pm.  Location: The Blessed Sacrament, 116 Melbourne Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 2DU. This workshop is suitable for Baptism Catechists and those interested  in becoming catechists.   Sign up:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cafe-formation-day-tickets-66323010911 or email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .  .

 

WALK WITH ME A Journey of Prayer for Advent now available in the Repository for £1.

 

CULTURAL CHRISTMAS CAROL EVENING.  The Faith in Action team will again be hosting an evening of Christmas carols this year in the church on Friday 20th December 2019 at 7pm, followed by mulled wine and mince pies. All are welcome.  We invite groups (large or small, young or old) to represent their culture or homeland with one or two carols but there will be plenty of opportunity for everyone to sing old favourites together. If your group wishes to sing at this event please email us at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  before Monday 2nd December and tell us : What culture/country you are representing; How many (approximately) are in your group; How many carols you will sing (1 or 2); Your contact details.

 

RED MISSIO BOX.  Please return all your red boxes to the presbytery.  Thank you all for the continuing support for this good cause.  ~ Dolly.

 

LATIN SUNG REQUIEM MASS. There will be a traditional Latin Sung Requiem Mass at St Patrick's Cemetery Chapel, Langthorne Road, Leytonstone, London E11 4HL at 10.30am on Saturday 23rd November. The Mass is offered for the repose of the souls of all those buried in the cemetery and the celebrant is Father Jean-Claude Selvini.

 

NOVEMBER DEAD LIST- November is the month when we remember our dearly departed. We remember them and pray for them out of gratitude for all they did and were for us.  We remember all those who, down the years by their faith, their Christian witness, their heroic deeds of self-sacrifice have inspired countless others to give more of themselves in service to God and humanity.  Envelopes are available for the names of our deceased loved ones. Place the envelopes in the box provided by the altar.  There are Masses booked for the month of November: See Mass Intentions.

 

LOVE AND MERCY: DOCUDRAMA TRACING THE LIFE OF SAINT FAUSTINA KOWALSKA, whose visions of Jesus Christ inspired the Roman Catholic devotion to the Divine Mercy and earned her the title of "Apostle of Divine Mercy". https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10052290/?ref_=nm_knf_t1. Monday 18th November only, cinemas: 20:45 Odeon Cinema Colchester Head Street Colchester CO1 1NH and  18:40, 20:45 & 21:10 Odeon Cinema South Woodford 60/64 High Rd, South Woodford, London E18 2QL

 

 

WHEN ENTERING THE CHURCH PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR MOBILE PHONE.  CHEWING GUM AND EATING SWEETS, BISCUITS ETC IN CHURCH?  IT’S A NO NO. PLEASE!

 

 

DAY OF VOCATION: SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBER, 9.30AM TO 4PM, St. Francis, Grove Crescent Road, Stratford London E15 1NS, to consider our Baptismal calling and God's call in the Church to Single, Married, Religious, Ordained and Lay Ministers. Please indicate interest by 22nd November via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  and bring a shared lunch.

 

CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER.  Please place money for Catholic Newspapers  and Magazines in the slot beside St. Anthony.  Donations to St. Anthony can also still be placed in this slot.

 

MARRIAGE IN CHURCH.  Couples thinking of getting married are reminded to register in good time (minimum of 6 months’ notice). Contact the parish office to make an appointment to see one of the Priests and he will help you from there.  Couples planning to marry in another parish or even outside the country should realise that the process properly begins here.

 

BAPTISM. Application forms for infant Baptism are available in the porch.  Please fill in and present to Parish Secretary during office hours and make an appointment to see one of the Priests.  It is unwise to organise a reception until the date of the baptism has been approved. It’s a Diocesan requirement that you are registered in this parish for at least six months and a regular church goer. Baptisms take place on the First Saturday of every month at 11:30am.

 

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE. Due to Fire and Safety Regulations, children and persons of limited mobility are NOT permitted in the gallery.  We also ask that when lighting a candle, you first place the candle in one of the cups provided. Please do not walk around with a lighted candle. Please do not let your children play around candles.

 

 

UNABLE TO MAKE IT TO MASS? The church offers a service called Mass Link.  At 6pm Sunday Mass, via Skype. This service is available for anyone who can't make it to Mass if you are ill or housebound.  If you would like this service, please give your number to the Parish Office and we will ring you on Sunday at 6pm to listen in!

 

LEGION OF MARY meeting is held each Thursday after Mass at 10:15 am.  If anyone is interested in what we do, you are very welcome to attend.

 

NOVENA PRAYER OF OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP every Wednesday at 10am.

 

EL SHADDAI (CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC GROUP). Rosary prayer, praise and worship, preaching the gospel of the Lord, every Saturday, from 1pm – 4pm.

10th November 2019

Mass Times

Monday – Friday 09.30am    /   Saturday 10.00am / 7.00pm

Sunday 09.00am / 11.30am / 1.00pm (Polish) / 6.00pm

                                                                                                                             Eucharistic Adoration

Tuesday 7.30pm – 8:30pm & after Friday Morning Mass

Confession

Saturday 10:30 am – 11:00 am & 6:15 pm – 6:40 pm

 

 

CONFIRMATION 2019-2020: Parents must attend the first meeting along with the candidates on Monday 11^th November at 7pm in the Parish Hall.

 

DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING. We are looking for two volunteers from each Mass who will undergo defibrillator training. Please leave your details at the Parish Office.

 

NOVEMBER DEAD LIST- November is the month when we remember our dearly departed. We remember them and pray for them out of gratitude for all they did and were for us.  We remember all those who, down the years by their faith, their Christian witness, their heroic deeds of self-sacrifice have inspired countless others to give more of themselves in service to God and humanity.  Envelopes are available for the names of our deceased loved ones. Place the envelopes in the box provided by the altar.  There are Masses booked for the month of November: See Mass Intentions.

 

CULTURAL CHRISTMAS CAROL EVENING.  The Faith in Action team will again be hosting an evening of Christmas carols this year in the church on Friday 20th December 2019 at 7pm, followed by mulled wine and mince pies. All are welcome.  We invite groups (large or small, young or old) to represent their culture or homeland with one or two carols but there will be plenty of opportunity for everyone to sing old favourites together. If your group wishes to sing at this event please email us at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  before Monday 2nd December and tell us : What culture/country you are representing; How many (approximately) are in your group; How many carols you will sing (1 or 2); Your contact details.

RESTRUCTING AND RENEWAL OF OUR DIOCESE DIOCESE OF BRENTWOOD September e-bulletin is now available on the Diocesan website at https://www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/departments/development/stewards-of-the-gospel/current-e-bulletin/ Café Formation Day – Let it be:  On Saturday 23 November from 10 am – 3 pm.  Location: The Blessed Sacrament, 116 Melbourne Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 2DU. This workshop is suitable for Baptism Catechists and those interested  in becoming catechists.   Sign up:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cafe-formation-day-tickets-66323010911 or email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .  .

 

RED MISSIO BOX.  Please return all your red boxes to the presbytery.  Thank you all for the continuing support for this good cause.  ~ Dolly.

 

BI-ANNUAL CONCELEBATED REUIEM MASS at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Leytonstone, will be on Monday 11^th November 2019 at 11.30am.

 

CAFOD’S DIOCESAN MEMORIAL MASS in honour of supporters, friends and loved ones who have died will take place this year on Wednesday 13^th November at 12pm at St Edward the Confessor RC Church, 5 Park End Road, Romford RM1 4AT at 12pm. You are warmly welcome to attend the mass followed by a short reception hosted by the Golden Club in the parish hall. A Book of Remembrance will be available for anyone who would like their loved ones held in prayer. For more information, please contact Chris Driscoll at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or call 01268 551293 or 07776 493162

 

SPIRITUALITY MORNING – Saturday 16^th November 2019 – 10.30am-12.00noon- Cathedral House, Ingrave Road,  Brentwood CM15 8AT Topic: Preparing for the Advent Journey. Speaker: Bishop Alan Williams,sm, Tel. 01277 265285 email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

WALSINGHAM HOUSE AT ABBOTSWICK VOLUNTEER TEAM 2020-21. We are currently looking for young adults aged 18+ either currently in year 13 or coming to the end of their degree or apprenticeship, who would like to take up a gap year opportunity like no other. You will live alongside 9 other people your age at our beautiful house in the countryside and lead retreats for over 7000 young people, from ages 10-18 and help them engage with their faith in a new way. Over the year you will develop communication and public speaking skills whilst growing in faith and friendship. Accommodation, food and two trips abroad are all included. To see more of what we do please www.bcys.net and regarding an application, please contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  .

 

LOVE AND MERCY: FAUSTINA, upcoming catholic evangelization film to be presented in selected cinemas around the UK on the 18th of November (this day only) a docudrama on Divine Mercy and the mission of Sr. Faustina Kowalska, which reveals previously unknown facts and recently disclosed documents that shed new light on the truth of the Divine Mercy message. All the information about the film can be found under the following link http://loveandmercyfilm.co.uk/ Tickets can be purchased in (Odeon) the locations listed here: http://loveandmercyfilm.co.uk/tickets/

 

WHEN ENTERING THE CHURCH PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR MOBILE PHONE.  CHEWING GUM AND EATING SWEETS, BISCUITS ETC IN CHURCH?  IT’S A NO NO. PLEASE!

 

MARRIAGE IN CHURCH.  Couples thinking of getting married are reminded to register in good time (minimum of 6 months’ notice). Contact the parish office to make an appointment to see one of the Priests and he will help you from there.  Couples planning to marry in another parish or even outside the country should realise that the process properly begins here.

 

BAPTISM. Application forms for infant Baptism are available in the porch.  Please fill in and present to Parish Secretary during office hours and make an appointment to see one of the Priests.  It is unwise to organise a reception until the date of the baptism has been approved. It’s a Diocesan requirement that you are registered in this parish for at least six months and a regular church goer.  Please be aware that baptism will now be on First Saturday of every month at 11:30am.

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE. Due to Fire and Safety Regulations, children and persons of limited mobility are NOT permitted in the gallery.  We also ask that when lighting a candle, you first place the candle in one of the cups provided. Please do not walk around with a lighted candle. Please do not let your children play around candles.

 

 

UNABLE TO MAKE IT TO MASS? The church offers a service called Mass Link.  At 6pm Sunday Mass, via Skype. This service is available for anyone who can't make it to Mass if you are ill or housebound.  If you would like this service, please give your number to the Parish Office and we will ring you on Sunday at 6pm to listen in!

 

LEGION OF MARY meeting is held each Thursday after Mass at 10:15 am.  If anyone is interested in what we do, you are very welcome to attend.

 

NOVENA PRAYER OF OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP every Wednesday at 10am.

 

 

EL SHADDAI (CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC GROUP). Rosary prayer, praise and worship, preaching the gospel of the Lord, every Saturday, from 1pm – 4pm.

 

 

3rd November 2019

Mass Times

Monday – Friday 09.30am    /   Saturday 10.00am / 7.00pm

Sunday 09.00am / 11.30am / 1.00pm (Polish) / 6.00pm

                                                                                                                            Eucharistic Adoration

Tuesday 7.30pm – 8:30pm & after Friday Morning Mass

Confession

Saturday 10:30 am – 11:00 am & 6:15 pm – 6:40 pm

 

 

 

CONFIRMATION 2019-2020: Application forms are now available in the church porch for enrolment into the Confirmation program 2019-2020. This program is open to youth in Year 10 and above who wish to make their confirmation here in St Patricks. Completed forms must be brought back to the Presbytery no later than this Monday 4^th November   and will only be accepted with a copy of the candidate’s baptismal certificate attached.

 

RCIA (The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Completed forms must be brought back to the Presbytery no later than this Monday 4^th November.

 

PLEASE NOTE: THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON SATURDAY, 9^TH NOVEMBER.

 

PARISH DEFIBRILLATOR FUNDRAISING. To this date, donation amounted to £3,218. Thank you all for your generosity. The parish is still accepting donations. If you wish, please collect an envelope in the porch for your donation. 

 

DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING. We are looking for two volunteers from each Mass who will undergo defibrillator training. Please leave your details at the Parish Office.

 

NOVEMBER DEAD LIST- November is the month when we remember our dearly departed. We remember them and pray for them out of gratitude for all they did and were for us.  We remember all those who, down the years by their faith, their Christian witness, their heroic deeds of self-sacrifice have inspired countless others to give more of themselves in service to God and humanity.  Envelopes are available for the names of our deceased loved ones. Place the envelopes in the box provided by the altar.  There are Masses booked for the month of November: See Mass Intentions.

 

† WE REGRET TO ANNOUNCE THE DEATHOF YVETTE CHURCHRIP who died recently.  Her Funeral Mass will take place here on Wednesday 6^th November at 10am and that will be the only Mass on that day.  May her soul rest in peace.

RESTRUCTING AND RENEWAL OF OUR DIOCESE DIOCESE OF BRENTWOOD September e-bulletin is now available on the Diocesan website at https://www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/departments/development/stewards-of-the-gospel/current-e-bulletin/ On 9 November 2019 The Diocese of Brentwood will be holding the fourth Annual Training and Resource Day for Catechists and Youth Leaders across the diocese. The day will be held at Sacred Heart of Mary School, Upminster. All volunteers involve in First Holy Communion Preparation are encouraged to attend. There will be a special workshop for young catechists age 16 – 19. Further information can be obtained from www.bcys.net/events or the Steward of The Gospel. To book your place contact gabriellafusi@dioceseofbrenrwood.orgwith your name, parish and if you are age (16-19), your age. Café Formation Day – Let it be:  On Saturday 23 November from 10 am – 3 pm.  Location: The Blessed Sacrament, 116 Melbourne Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 2DU. This workshop is suitable for Baptism Catechists and those interested  in becoming catechists.   Sign up:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cafe-formation-day-tickets-66323010911 or email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .  .

 

RED MISSIO BOX.  Please return all your red boxes to the presbytery.  Thank you all for the continuing support for this good cause.  ~ Dolly.

 

WEDNESDAY 6^th NOVEMBER, an evening for young people with a talk from Hossein Ranjbaran, a resettled refugee, and Mary Stretch from Calais Light (www.calaislight.com). Come to Brentwood Cathedral (Conference Room) at 6.15 for pizza; Mary and Hossein will talk from 6.45-7.30pm, with a chance for questions, and then the monthly Youth Mass is at 8pm. All welcome. For more details www.bcys.net/events

 

BRENTWOOD DIOCESE MASS FOR ALTAR SERVERS.  Saturday 9^th November 2.30 pm. Brentwood Cathedral. Celebrant – Rt.Rev. Bishop Alan Williams S.M. Please arrive by 2.00pm.  Please bring your own alb/cassock & Cottas. (Vesting will be in the Parish Hall) This is open to all Altar Servers in Brentwood Diocese.

 

BI-ANNUAL CONCELEBATED REUIEM MASS at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Leytonstone, will be on Monday 11^th November 2019 at 11.30am.

 

CAFOD’S DIOCESAN MEMORIAL MASS in honour of supporters, friends and loved ones who have died will take place this year on Wednesday 13 November at 12pm at St Edward the Confessor RC Church, 5 Park End Road, Romford RM1 4AT at 12pm. You are warmly welcome to attend the mass followed by a short reception hosted by the Golden Club in the parish hall. A Book of Remembrance will be available for anyone who would like their loved ones held in prayer. For more information, please contact Chris Driscoll at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or call 01268 551293 or 07776 493162

 

SPIRITUALITY MORNING – Saturday 16^th November 2019 – 10.30am-12.00noon- Cathedral House, Ingrave Road,  Brentwood CM15 8AT Topic: Preparing for the Advent Journey. Speaker: Bishop Alan Williams,sm, Tel. 01277 265285 email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

CHRISTMAS CONCERT. Join homelessness charity Caritas Anchor House for a night of festivities at their Christmas Concert – including wonderful music, and guest speaker Jeremy Paxman! CAH are based in Newham and help 140 homeless people every day. The concert takes place on Wednesday 27^th November 2019 at St Margaret and All Saints Church, 79 Barking Road, Canning Town E16 4HB, 6.30 – 7.45pm, followed by refreshments in CAH. The church is just 2 minutes from Canning Town DLR and Tube station. For more info and tickets, contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or phone 020 7476 6062.

 

WHEN ENTERING THE CHURCH PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR MOBILE PHONE.  CHEWING GUM AND EATING SWEETS, BISCUITS ETC IN CHURCH?  IT’S A NO NO. PLEASE!

 

MARRIAGE IN CHURCH.  Couples thinking of getting married are reminded to register in good time (minimum of 6 months’ notice). Contact the parish office to make an appointment to see one of the Priests and he will help you from there.  Couples planning to marry in another parish or even outside the country should realise that the process properly begins here.

 

BAPTISM. Application forms for infant Baptism are available in the porch.  Please fill in and present to Parish Secretary during office hours and make an appointment to see one of the Priests.  It is unwise to organise a reception until the date of the baptism has been approved. It’s a Diocesan requirement that you are registered in this parish for at least six months and a regular church goer.  Please be aware that baptism will now be on First Saturday of every month at 11:30am.

 

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE. Due to Fire and Safety Regulations, children and persons of limited mobility are NOT permitted in the gallery.  We also ask that when lighting a candle, you first place the candle in one of the cups provided. Please do not walk around with a lighted candle. Please do not let your children play around candles.

 

 

UNABLE TO MAKE IT TO MASS? The church offers a service called Mass Link.  At 6pm Sunday Mass, via Skype. This service is available for anyone who can't make it to Mass if you are ill or housebound.  If you would like this service, please give your number to the Parish Office and we will ring you on Sunday at 6pm to listen in!

 

LEGION OF MARY meeting is held each Thursday after Mass at 10:15 am.  If anyone is interested in what we do, you are very welcome to attend.

 

NOVENA PRAYER OF OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP every Wednesday at 10am.

 

DIVINE MERCY- every Wednesday at 4pm in the Church.

 

EL SHADDAI (CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC GROUP). Rosary prayer, praise and worship, preaching the gospel of the Lord, every Saturday, from 1pm – 4pm.