6th May 2018

 

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 and after Friday Morning Mass

Every Friday 8.00pm – 9:30pm (Polish)

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

              

WORLD COMMUNICATIONS DAY SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND 12^th – 13^th MAY. Communication is part of God’s plan for us and an essential way to experience fellowship. Made in the image and likeness of our Creator, we are able to express and share all that is true, good, and beautiful.

 

CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES WILL BE SELLING RAFFLE TICKETS THIS WEEKEND AT ALL MASSES.  Money raised will be donated to Macmillan Cancer Support and their chosen charities. Winners will be notified.

 

THURSDAY 10^TH MAY IS ASCENSION THURSDAY, WHICH IS A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION. MASSES WILL BE AT 9.30AM AND 7.30PM. The Feast of the Ascension is one of the earliest Christian festivals dating back to the year 68 CE. According to the New Testament in the Bible, Jesus Christ met several times with his disciples during the 40 days after his resurrection to instruct them on how to carry out his teachings. It is believed that on the 40th day he took them to the Mount of Olives, where they watched as he ascended to heaven.

Ascension Day marks the end of the Easter season and occurs ten days before Pentecost.

 

FOR YOUR DIARY. 7^th May is Bank Holiday.  Mass starts at 10am. Parish Office will be closed.

 

CONGRATULATION!to Babette and Leo who will be celebrating their 40^th Wedding Anniversary next week.

 

                   DIOCESE OF BRENTWOOD

Renewal and the Restructuring of our diocese

Further to the receipt of our responses to the First Formal Proposal by the DSPG and the Clergy and Stewards of the Gospel, a series of documents have been posted on the Diocesan website for our attention and action by us as individuals, as families and as a parish to evangelise our parish and our Diocese, these documents are: 1. Bishop invokes Fire of Easter in renewal and restructuring process, 2.Director of Development address with Power point presentation. 3.Director of Development presentation. 4. Steven debunks some myths. 5. A Priest’s perspective. 6.The work of the Vicariate for Evangelisation. 7. Caritas developments in Brentwood Diocese. 8. Round table discussions – Summary. 9 Future timetable and formation of working Groups.  The website is http:www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/departments/development/resources.

There are also a number of events taking place in the Diocese to provide us with knowledge and skills to help us with our Evangelisation Process. These events are:1. Reframe, 2. Alpha in Braintree, 3. New Evangelisation Summit. Further information has been placed on the NOTICE BOARD.  Please contact the Steward of the Gospel via the Parish Office for further information.

 

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BAPTISE YOUR CHILD, please fill up the application form and bring it to the Parish Office. We will be running a pre-baptism meeting soon.

 

TEA ON THE LAWN is back! Volunteers are needed. Please email the parish office if you are happy to help or if you need more information.

 

MASS FOR MIGRANTS, MONDAY 7^TH MAY (BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY), 11AM, ST GEORGE’S CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL, WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD, LONDON SE1 7HY. For decades the Church has welcomed people from many shores, and this Mass celebrates the international diversity of our congregations. Celebrated by the Archbishop of Southwark, with our own Bishop Alan, and many priests and people from across London, Essex, Kent and Hertfordshire, this Mass is full of joy. All are welcome. More details on the poster at the back of the church.

 

THY KINGDOM COME: The Vicariate of Evangelisation, supporting our effort to renew our diocese, has decided to join THY KINGDOM COME 2018 - a global wave of prayer for the renewal of the Christian faith. It could not be easier for everyone, of all ages and levels of business, to help our own families, friends, parish, diocese and the nation to renew their friendship with Jesus. All you have to do is to pledge to pray between May 10-20. More information and resources will be made available during the weeks coming up to the event. Meantime, you can log in to   https://www.thykingdomcome.global  for more information. 

 

CATHOLICS AND THE BIBLE On Saturday 26^th May from 11 am until 3 pm there will be a study day at Christ the Eternal High Priest Church, Gidea Park,RM2 6DH. The speaker will be Hungarian biblical scholar Fr Levente Balazs Martos, member of the Pontifical Biblical Commission. The study day will commemorate 75 years since the promulgation of the encyclical of Pius XII, Divino Afflante Spiritu, on the Church and the Bible. The afternoon will be dedicated to a panel discussion with Fr Levente, Fr Adrian Graffy and Fleur Dorrell from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference. The event is free of charge. Please book by email to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

MUSIC FOR A SPRING BANK HOLIDAY - 7:45pm on Saturday 26th May at The Most Holy Redeemer, Laindon Rd, Billericay CM12 9LL  A date for your diary - Music for a Spring Bank Holiday - 7:45pm on Saturday 26th May at The Most Holy Redeemer, Laindon Rd, Billericay CM12 9LL  The Most Holy Redeemer Singers present a concert featuring Emma Gibbins (Director of Music ~ Newport Cathedral) playing the Makin Organ in the Church.  The first half will be choral with some familiar classics and the second half will be an organ recital by Emma.  Entry will be free - there will be a retiring collection in aid of St Luke’s Hospice.

 

WE WOULD LIKE TO INVITE ANYONE WORKING IN ANY ASPECT OF SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY and charity in our parish (SVP, BCCS, work with the homeless, the traveller community,refugees, debt counselling, supporting single parents, working at pro-Life issues, working withthe LGBT community, running food banks, Cafod, etc.) to come to a conversation about SocialJustice on Saturday 7th July at Sacred Heart School Upminster  from 10.30-3.30pm.

 

JOB VACANCY -  School Business Manager & Learning Support Assistant.  For further information please ring St Mary’s Catholic Primary School (V.A.) Station Road, Chingford London E4 7BJ, Tel: 020 8529 4723 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   or visit their  website: www.stmaryschingford.com

 

GIFT AID BOXESsome remain to be collected.

 

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

All welcome to join.

 

LEGION OF MARYmeetings are held each Thursday after Mass at 10:15 am.  If anyone is interested in what we do you are very welcome to attend. For more information come and meet us.

 

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

 

UNABLE TO MAKE IT TO MASS? The church offers a service called Mass Link.  At 6pm Sunday Mass, via Skype, we call people who want to listen to the Mass and broadcast the Mass to them over their phones. 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 every Sunday at 6pm to listen in!

 

A Good Time to Pray? When You Can't Sleep  Some of my best conversations with God have taken place before the sun has risen by Pablo Diaz.  The inability to fall back asleep used to frustrate me, but not anymore. Now I see it as an opportunity to pray; to be still in the presence of God. I have come to realize that talking with God is the best use of this time. In these quiet times, I unload my worries and concerns, and seek His guidance. This is also a great time to pray for others who are battling their own issues. Nothing releases me of my worries more than praying for others.  Some of my best conversations with God have taken place before the sun has risen. Everything around me is quiet, dark, still and motionless. There are no distractions. His presence gives me peace and eventually I can fall back asleep even if it’s only for a short time. No longer do I see this time as wasted.  When you can’t sleep, talk with God and remember Psalm 46:10, “Be still and know that I am God.” Lord, in our sleepless nights, You are there for us. Hear our prayers. 

29th April 2018

 

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 and after Friday Morning Mass

Every Friday 8.00pm – 9:30pm (Polish)

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

 

 

               DIOCESE OF BRENTWOOD

Renewal and the Restructuring of our diocese

Further to the receipt of our responses to the First Formal Proposal by the DSPG and the Clergy and Stewards of the Gospel, a series of documents have been posted on the Diocesan website for our attention and action by us as individuals, as families and as a parish to evangelise our parish and our Diocese, these documents are: 1. Bishop invokes Fire of Easter in renewal and restructuring process, 2.Director of Development address with Power point presentation. 3.Director of Development presentation. 4. Steven debunks some myths. 5. A Priest’s perspective. 6.The work of the Vicariate for Evangelisation. 7. Caritas developments in Brentwood Diocese. 8. Round table discussions – Summary. 9 Future timetable and formation of working Groups.  The website is http:www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/departments/development/resources.

There are also a number of events taking place in the Diocese to provide us with knowledge and skills to help us with our Evangelisation Process. These events are:1. Reframe, 2. Alpha in Braintree, 3. New Evangelisation Summit. Further information has been placed on the NOTICE BOARD.  Please contact the Steward of the Gospel via the Parish Office for further information and to register your interest in the particular strand in which you would like to be involved and or the event you would like to attend.

 

THANK YOU.  Good Shepherd Sunday collection last Sunday amounted to 707.81.  Thank you all for your generosity.

CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES WILL BE SELLING RAFFLE TICKETS this weekend at all Masses.  Money raised will be donated to Macmillan Cancer Support and their chosen charities. Winners will be notified by Monday 14^th May.

 

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BAPTISE YOUR CHILD, please fill up the application form and bring it to the Parish Office. We will be running a pre-baptism meeting soon.

 

TEA ON THE LAWN. Volunteers needed. Rota is out in the church noticeboard.  If you want to volunteer, please write your name down.  Thank you.

 

MARCH FOR LIFE, SATURDAY 5^TH MAY. Family, friendly, life-fest starts at 9.30am at De Vere Connaught Rooms, 61-65, Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5DA. Children Zone, music, workshops, Confessions, stalls, and much more. 1pm march to Parliament Square for speakers, including Clare McCullough of the GoodCounselNetwork.com. The day ends at 4.15pm. See www.marchforlife.co.uk for more details’

 

MASS FOR MIGRANTS, MONDAY 7^TH MAY (BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY), 11AM, ST GEORGE’S CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL, WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD, LONDON SE1 7HY. For decades the Church has welcomed people from many shores, and this Mass celebrates the international diversity of our congregations. Celebrated by the Archbishop of Southwark, with our own Bishop Alan, and many priests and people from across London, Essex, Kent and Hertfordshire, this Mass is full of joy. All are welcome. More details on the poster at the back of the church.

 

WE WOULD LIKE TO INVITE ANYONE WORKING IN ANY ASPECT OF SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY and charity in our parish (SVP, BCCS, work with the homeless, the traveller community,refugees, debt counselling, supporting single parents, working at pro-Life issues, working withthe LGBT community, running food banks, Cafod, etc.) to come to a conversation about SocialJustice on Saturday 7th July at Sacred Heart School Upminster  from 10.30-3.30pm.

 

THY KINGDOM COME: The Vicariate of Evangelisation, supporting our effort to renew our diocese, has decided to join THY KINGDOM COME 2018 - a global wave of prayer for the renewal of the Christian faith. It could not be easier for everyone, of all ages and levels of business, to help our own families, friends, parish, diocese and the nation to renew their friendship with Jesus. All you have to do is to pledge to pray between May 10-20. More information and resources will be made available during the weeks coming up to the event. Meantime, you can log in to   https://www.thykingdomcome.global  for more information. 

 

ANY COUPLES GETTING MARRIED ON 19th MAY?  BBC Radio 5 live in Salford.

“We want to find couples who are getting married on the same day as Prince Harry and Meghan – Sat 19 May – and follow some of them in their preparations. Anyone interested please contact Mary Huntington, Press and Communications Officer Diocese of Brentwood 01245 227518 / 07974245959 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , www.dioceseofbrentwood.org

 

PIANO AND VIOLIN LESSONS for children and adults. WhatsApp:+39 348 160 8778.

CATHOLICS AND THE BIBLE On Saturday 26^th May from 11 am until 3 pm there will be a study day at Christ the Eternal High Priest Church, Gidea Park,RM2 6DH. The speaker will be Hungarian biblical scholar Fr Levente Balazs Martos, member of the Pontifical Biblical Commission. The study day will commemorate 75 years since the promulgation of the encyclical of Pius XII, Divino Afflante Spiritu, on the Church and the Bible. The afternoon will be dedicated to a panel discussion with Fr Levente, Fr Adrian Graffy and Fleur Dorrell from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference. The event is free of charge. Please book by email to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

ST PETERS PRIMARY SCHOOL DAGENHAM  - DEPUTY HEAD TEACHER required, From: September 2018. Please contact school for application pack on Tel. 0208 270 6524. Closing date 11 May 2018. www.st-peter.bardaglea.org.uk.

 

ST JOHN’S RC SPECIAL SCHOOL, WOODFORD BRIDGE IS RECRUITING FOR A FINANCE ASSISTANT to work full time in a small busy team during term time. You will need excellent sage and excel together with being flexible and adaptable with good communication and organisational skills. For an application pack please contact the school office on 020 8504 1818 or email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , closing date 18^th May. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. www.stjohnsrcschool.co.uk

 

GIFT AID 2018-2019. Boxes for the new financial year are available to collect at all Masses.  PLEASE BE AWARE THAT YOU NEED TO REGISTER IN THE PARISH IN ORDER TO GET A GIFT AID BOX. Please see Parish Secretary.

 

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

All welcome to join.

 

LEGION OF MARY meetings are held each Thursday after Mass at 10:15 am.  If anyone is interested in what we do you are very welcome to attend. For more information come and meet us.

 

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

 

UNABLE TO MAKE IT TO MASS? The church offers a service called Mass Link.  At 6pm Sunday Mass, via Skype, we call people who want to listen to the Mass and broadcast the Mass to them over their phones. 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 every Sunday at 6pm to listen in!

 

22nd April 2018

 

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 and after Friday Morning Mass

Every Friday 8.00pm – 9:30pm (Polish)

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

 

 

SECOND COLLECTION.  Today is Good Shepherd Sunday. It is a day to pray for vocations to the priesthood and to Religious Life. There will be a second collection at all Masses for the promotion of Vocations within the Diocese of Brentwood.

 

TODAY IS EARTH DAY 2018. Well done to those who made an effort and walked to the Masses today.

 

ST GEORGE'S DAY IN THE CITY Monday 23rd April, 6pm - A special walk around our nation's capital, discovering the fascinating ancient story of the city of London. Meet at the Church of the Most Precious Blood, Borough. SE1 1TA. The King's Good Servant Tuesday 1st May, 6pm - The heroic story of St Thomas More, who bravely defended the faith under King Henry VIII, as we walk around his Chelsea Estate. Meet at the Church of Our Most Holy Redeemer and St Thomas More, Cheyene Row. SW3 5HS.  More information on the Notice board.

 

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BAPTISE YOUR CHILD, please fill up the application form and bring it to the Parish Office. We will be running a pre-baptism meeting soon.

 

GIFT AID 2018-2019. Boxes for the new financial year are available to collect at all Masses.  PLEASE BE AWARE THAT YOU NEED TO REGISTER IN THE PARISH IN ORDER TO GET A GIFT AID BOX. Please see Parish Secretary.

               DIOCESE OF BRENTWOOD

Renewal and the Restructuring of our diocese

Further to the receipt of our responses to the First Formal Proposal by the DSPG and the Clergy and Stewards of the Gospel meeting on 24 February 2018 a series of documents have been posted on the Diocesan website for our attention and action by us as individuals, as families and as a parish to evangelise our parish and our Diocese, these documents are: 1.Bishop invokes Fire of Easter in renewal and restructuring process, 2.Director of Development address with Power point presentation. 3.Director of Development presentation. 4. Steven debunks some myths. 5. A Priest’s perspective. 6.The work of the Vicariate for Evangelisation. 7. Caritas developments in Brentwood Diocese. 8. Round table discussions – Summary. 9 Future timetable and formation of working Groups.  The website is http:www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/departments/development/resources.

Please contact the Steward of the Gospel via the Parish Office for further information and to register your interest in the particular strand in which you would like to be involved and or the event you would like to attend.

All members of the Steward of the Gospel Steering Group are asked to attend a meeting in the Presbytery on Tuesday 24th April at 7pm. At this meeting we will review parishioners responses to the questions about Renewal and set targets for the Working Party groups. All Parishioners will be invited to attend a Working Party group meeting in due course.

 

TEA ON THE LAWN. Volunteers needed.  Please contact Parish Secretaries.

 

A WITNESS TO LIFE IN THE SHADOW OF DEATH.  A nine day novena of prayer and witness outside the abortion centre at 108 Whitfield St, London, W1T 5BE (nearest station Warren street). We beg you to come in a loving, prayerful attitude to bear a peaceful witness to life, 8 am to 4pm each day from Wednesday 18tyh April until Thursday 26^th April (only 12noon until 1pm on Sunday the 22^nd of April) www.goodcounselnetwork.com’

 

GOVERNOR TRAINING- CATHEDRAL HOUSE INGRAVE ROAD BRENTWOOD CMI5 8AT- Saturday 28^th April 10.30am-12.00noon. Topics: Core Skills, behaviours & Expectations for Governors. Speaker: Maureen Smith, Governing Body Support Service Manager, Havering. Contact details: Tel. 01277265285 Email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

COMING TO THEDIOCESE OF BRENTWOOD Find out more about the programme by coming to our Workshop days. It’s tough when you’re asked about a controversial issue. Reframe is an inspiring and practical experience of applying the wisdom and genius of the heart of the Gospel to ‘hot-button’ and relevant topics. Saturday 28 April 10 am – 3 pm at St John Payne School, Chelmsford https://doodle.com/poll/xcatfin63p9e57d4 to sign up or Saturday 2 June 10 am – 3 pm at The Campion School, Hornchurch https://doodle.com/poll/zhmvqkyfyvi8shc5 to sign up

To find out about Catholic Voices, visit www.CatholicVoices.org.uk

MARCH FOR LIFE, SATURDAY 5^TH MAY. Family, friendly, life-fest starts at 9.30am at De Vere Connaught Rooms, 61-65, Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5DA. Children Zone, music, workshops, Confessions, stalls, and much more. 1pm march to Parliament Square for speakers, including Clare McCullough of the GoodCounselNetwork.com. The day ends at 4.15pm. See www.marchforlife.co.uk for more details’

 

MASS FOR MIGRANTS, MONDAY 7^TH MAY (BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY), 11am, Southwark Cathedral. For decades the Church has welcomed people from many shores, and this Mass celebrates the international diversity of our congregations. Celebrated by the Archbishop of Southwark, with our own Bishop Alan, and many priests and people from across London, Essex, Kent and Hertfordshire, this Mass is full of joy. All are welcome. More details on the poster at the back of the church.

 

THY KINGDOM COME: The Vicariate of Evangelisation, supporting our effort to renew our diocese, has decided to join THY KINGDOM COME 2018 - a global wave of prayer for the renewal of the Christian faith. It could not be easier for everyone, of all ages and levels of business, to help our own families, friends, parish, diocese and the nation to renew their friendship with Jesus. All you have to do is to pledge to pray between May 10-20. More information and resources will be made available during the weeks coming up to the event. Meantime, you can log in to   https://www.thykingdomcome.global  for more information. 

 

ANY COUPLES GETTING MARRIED ON 19th MAY?  BBC Radio 5 live in Salford.

“We want to find couples who are getting married on the same day as Prince Harry and Meghan – Sat 19 May – and follow some of them in their preparations. Anyone interested please contact Mary Huntington, Press and Communications Officer Diocese of Brentwood 01245 227518 / 07974245959 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , www.dioceseofbrentwood.org

 

JOB VACANCIES. A fantastic opportunity has arisen at All Saints Catholic School Dagenham.  School chaplain (scale 4 pt 18-21 £16,945 - £18,653 pro rata ) term time only.  Job description and person specification are on the website  www.allsaintsschool.co.uk or can be obtained by  emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

LEGION OF MARY meetings are held each Thursday after Mass at 10:15 am.  If anyone is interested in what we do you are very welcome to attend. For more information come and meet us.

 

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

 

UNABLE TO MAKE IT TO MASS? The church offers a service called Mass Link.  At 6pm Sunday Mass, via Skype, we call people who want to listen to the Mass and broadcast the Mass to them over their phones. 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 every Sunday at 6pm to listen in!

15th April 2018

 

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 and after Friday Morning Mass

Every Friday 8.00pm – 9:30pm (Polish)

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

 

 

DIOCESE OF BRENTWOOD

The First Formal Proposal for the Renewal and restructuring of our Diocese

Following the Parish Renewal meeting last month, all members of the Steward of the Gospel Steering Group are asked to attend a meeting in the Presbytery on Tuesday 24th April at 7pm. At this meeting we will review parishioners responses to the questions about Renewal and set targets for the Working Party groups. All Parishioners will be invited to attend a Working Party group meeting in due course.

 

SECOND COLLECTION.  Next Sunday, 22^nd April is Good Shepherd Sunday. It is a day to pray for vocations to the priesthood and to Religious Life. There will be a second collection at all Masses for the promotion of Vocations within the Diocese of Brentwood.

 

CAFOD - Thank you for your support to our Lent Fast Day appeal. Donations to CAFOD until 12 May will be doubled by the UK Government. We have planned a £5 million programme to combat malnutrition - and with it we hope to be able to reach 245,000 people. But we need the full amount of match funding to make it happen. You can help us reach the full amount needed for this crucial programme. We still have some way to go yet! To donate please go to cafod.org.uk/lent

 

 † We regret to announce the death of Esther Foley RIP. Esther’s Funeral Mass will take place here on Thursday 19^th April at 10am. May she rest in peace. This will be the only Mass on the day.

GIFT AID 2018-2019. Boxes for the new financial year are available to collect at all Masses.  PLEASE BE AWARE THAT YOU NEED TO REGISTER IN THE PARISH IN ORDER TO GET A GIFT AID BOX. Please see Parish Secretary.

 

A WITNESS TO LIFE IN THE SHADOW OF DEATH.  A nine day novena of prayer and witness outside the abortion centre at 108 Whitfield St, London, W1T 5BE (nearest station Warren street). We beg you to come in a loving, prayerful attitude to bear a peaceful witness to life, 8 am to 4pm each day from Wednesday 18tyh April until Thursday 26^th April (only 12noon until 1pm on Sunday the 22^nd of April) www.goodcounselnetwork.com’

 

WALK TO MASS ON EARTH DAY - SUNDAY 22nd APRIL.  Earth Day 2018 takes place on Sunday 22nd April. St Patrick's will be marking the day by urging all parishioners to leave the car at home when you come to Mass on Saturday 21st or Sunday 22nd April, and to walk, cycle or use public transport instead. Our parish received the CAFOD Live Simply award last year so let's show our commitment to the environment by using our own energy and not fossil fuels when we come to Mass on Earth Day this year.

 

GOVERNOR TRAINING- CATHEDRAL HOUSE INGRAVE ROAD BRENTWOOD CMI5 8AT- Saturday 28^th April 10.30am-12.00noon. Topics: Core Skills, behaviours & Expectations for Governors. Speaker: Maureen Smith, Governing Body Support Service Manager, Havering. Contact details: Tel. 01277265285 Email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

THE NEW EVANGELISATION SUMMIT  4^TH - 5^TH MAY. As part of work with the Home Mission Office, Home Mission Development is hosting the New Evangelisation Summit in Brentwood for people to connect, be inspired and engage with others who want to share the good news. If you would like to know more about the Summit, please visit https://www.newevangelization.ca/  or   about our host site https://www.facebook.com/events/1464820453646502/  Online booking https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/NES-booking If you can attend, it would be a pleasure to bless you for the good work you do. All are welcome.  Bookings need to be in by Thursday 19th April. Location: Sion Community, SENT, Sawyers Hall Lane, CM15 9BX Brentwood.

 

MASS FOR MIGRANTS, MONDAY 7^TH MAY (BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY), 11am, Southwark Cathedral. For decades the Church has welcomed people from many shores, and this Mass celebrates the international diversity of our congregations. Celebrated by the Archbishop of Southwark, with our own Bishop Alan, and many priests and people from across London, Essex, Kent and Hertfordshire, this Mass is full of joy. All are welcome. More details on the poster at the back of the church.

 

LEGION OF MARY meetings are held each Thursday after Mass at 10:15 am.  If anyone is interested in what we do you are very welcome to attend. For more information come and meet us.

 

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

 

THY KINGDOM COME: The Vicariate of Evangelisation, supporting our effort to renew our diocese, has decided to join THY KINGDOM COME 2018 - a global wave of prayer for the renewal of the Christian faith. It could not be easier for everyone, of all ages and levels of business, to help our own families, friends, parish, diocese and the nation to renew their friendship with Jesus. All you have to do is to pledge to pray between May 10-20. More information and resources will be made available during the weeks coming up to the event. Meantime, you can log in to   https://www.thykingdomcome.global  for more information. 

 

ANY COUPLES GETTING MARRIED ON 19 MAY?  BBC Radio 5 live in Salford.

“We want to find couples who are getting married on the same day as Prince Harry and Meghan – Sat 19 May – and follow some of them in their preparations. It would involve a reporter meeting them for an hour or so in the run up to their wedding day and really just having a chat about how they’re getting ready for it. It would probably be pre recorded rather than a live interview. But there may also be scope for us to do short, live phone or skype interviews with some of them.”  Anyone interested please contact Mary Huntington, Press and Communications Officer Diocese of Brentwood 01245 227518 / 07974245959 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

www.dioceseofbrentwood.org

 

UNABLE TO MAKE IT TO MASS? The church offers a service called Mass Link.  At 6pm Sunday Mass, via Skype, we call people who want to listen to the Mass and broadcast the Mass to them over their phones. 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 every Sunday at 6pm to listen in!

 

 

PRAYER FOR LAUGHTER

Dear God,
As I stumble through this life, help me to create more laughter than tears, dispense more cheer than gloom, spread more cheer than despair. Never let me become so indifferent, that I will fail to see the wonders in the eyes of a child, or the twinkle in the eyes of the aged. Never let me forget that my total effort is to cheer people, make them happy, and forget momentarily, all the unpleasantness in their lives. And in my final moment, may I hear You whisper: When you made My people smile, you made Me smile.        Amen