Music at 11.30am Mass on Sunday
The SCHOLA CANTORUM of THE CAMPION SCHOOL
Solemn Mass, 11.30am—Sunday 27th February 2022
Prelude Improvisation on a Gregorian Theme Devor
Introit The Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary Mawby
Kyrie Missa Brevis in B-flat Haydn
Gloria Lourdes Lécot
Offertory God be in my head Mawby
Sanctus Mass XI Plainsong
Agnus Dei Messe ‘Jubilo’ Duruflé
Communion Ave verum corpus Mozart
Postlude Carillon de Westminster Vierne
James Devor Head of Music & Sub Organist
Lourdes Pilgrimage
There is hope that there will be a Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: 24-29th July. Details of travel are still awaited. If there was sufficient interest, there could be a group from our Parish which would join with the Diocese as in previous years. If anyone would be interested, could you please register this by giving your name into the Parish Office. There is no commitment at this stage until we know the details.
Days of Fasting and Abstinence
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are the only days of obligatory fasting throughout the world (Can. 1251). The law of fasting binds those who have attained their majority, until the beginning of their sixtieth year (Can. 1252).
According to Canon Law, abstinence from meat, or from some other food as determined by the Episcopal Conference, is to be observed on all Fridays unless a solemnity should fall on a Friday. The law of abstinence binds those who have completed their fourteenth year (Can. 1252).
Those under 14 years of age, the sick, the elderly and frail, pregnant women, are not required to abstain.
Your Parish SVP
The SVP ( St Vincent de Paul Society) is a Christ-centred organisation with a mission to seek and find those who are in need, to help them in the spirit of justice and to tackle the causes and effects of poverty where it can. Members visit and befriend people living in loneliness and isolation, be they elderly, homeless, hospitalised or in care-homes, people with mental health issues or offenders. Our funds have become depleted through coming to the aid of families and individuals during the course of the pandemic but you can assist our endeavours by donating to your parish SVP group via our parish website - you can also now 'Gift Aid' any such donation at no additional cost to yourself! Our parish SVP group meets regularly in the Parish Centre for an hour or so on a Wednesday evening - we also seek new, committed members! Should you be thinking of joining us or wish to know more, please contact Francis O'Brien on mob: 07845874331 or email: obrjam@btinternet.com . Thank you for any help you can give!
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham - 28th May 2022
Join Bishop Alan and other parishes around the Diocese of Brentwood in Walsingham as we celebrate the Year of the Family ‘Hearing and Doing the Word of God’.
We will celebrate Mass at the Basilica before walking the Holy Mile to the grounds of Walsingham Abbey to celebrate Vespers and Benediction on the site of the Holy House.
If you would like to come please contact the Parish office.
Is God calling you to be a Priest?
The next “Enquirers’ Evening” for those considering or interested in a vocation to the priesthood is on Tuesday 1st March at St Edmund of Canterbury Church in Loughton. The speaker will be Fr Maurice Gordon.
For further information please contact Fr Mark Swires vocprom@dioceseofbrentwood.org
World Day of Prayer 2022 - Friday 4th March
“I KNOW THE PLANS I HAVE FOR YOU”
2022 is a special year for Womens World Day of Prayer in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. This year, we have prepared the World Day of Prayer service. Your local service takes place at 10.30 a.m. in St Mark's Church, Hamlet Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1HY and includes participation by the children of St Helen's Primary School (Year 6). It will be followed by tea and coffee refreshment and is open to anyone who would like to attend. Please join us in this special year to share in prayer and contemplation.
Parish Fundraising
Thank you to everyone who supports the 200 Club. The results of the January draw are as follows:
1st prize £150 92 Mrs Sam Miller
2nd Prize £100 18 Rev Fr J McCollough
3rd Prize £75 53 Mrs C O’Brien
4th Prize £25 143 Mrs M Scott
Please remember: if you move house, please notify me of your change of address. Yet again, we have had two families move away without notifying us of their new address and we have been unable to process their winning cheques.
We are still looking for new members. The subscription is £5 per month, either by cash, cheque or direct debit. If you would like to join, please fill in a form which can be found at the back of the church or ring Linda Wall on 01702 558217.
OLL Ladies Group
Our next Meeting is on Thursday 3rd March in the Parish Centre. Our guest speaker is Father Jean-ClaudeSelvini who has recently retired from his former Parish in Hainault. We very much look forward to hearing from Fr. Selvini about his journey from France to the Anglican Church in England before ‘crossing the Tiber ‘ to be Ordained as a Catholic Priest in the Diocese of Brentwood over 23 years ago.
NB. Would Ladies please note that due to Fr. Selvini’s commitments, we will start at 10am for Refreshments and the talk will begin promptly at 10.15am. There will also be plenty of time later for socialising and the raffle.
All women in the Parish are very welcome to come along. Subs are only £1 per session.
Baptism Preparation Sessions
The next Baptism Preparation Sessions will take place on
Tuesday 5th April, 2022
Tuesday 14th June, 2022
Tuesday 9th August 2022
Tuesday 4th October, 2022
They will take place the Parish Centre at 8pm. For further information, please contact Catherine or Andy Harris on 077333 27295.
Mums, Dads and Toddlers Coffee Mornings
Mums, Dads and Carers with pre-school children are invited to get together for coffee and chat in the Parish Centre on Monday mornings from 9.30am until 11 am, during school term times, organised by the Lourdes Ladies group. Toys and books will be provided and we look forward to welcoming you.
Vicariate for Adult Formation
THRESHOLDS OF HOPE QUESTION: What is new about the new evangelisation? Input will be given by Fr Pachal Uche, assistant priest at St James the Less, Colchester on Sunday 27th February, 4.00–5.00 pm via Zoom. To join this Zoom meeting simply forward a contact email to adultformationvicariate@dioceseofbrentwood.org. For more information go to www.thresholdsofhope.co.uk
Pilgrimage to Knock
Fully escorted Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine, Ireland, 23rd May 2022. £699.00 per person sharing. Price includes flight with 10kg hand luggage, all transfers, 4 nights’ in Knock House Hotel with full board. All entertainment and excursions included. Lunches on days out. Wheelchair accessible rooms. Single room supplement £100. Contact Patricia on 01268 762 278 or 07740 175557 or email knockpilgrimages@gmail.com. Knock Pilgrimages is a member of the Travel Trust Association and is fully protected by ATOL T7613.
Missio AF
The National Novena to St. Joseph will take place from 10th March to 18th March 2022 at St. Joseph's Church in Maidenhead. If you would like a booklet of daily prayers and reflections for during the Novena please write to the Novena Director at 6 Colby Gardens, Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 7GZ or email novenahm@gmail.com or telephone 01628 676909.
Please also see the poster at the back of the Church. Thank you. Joan Caunce Secretary 01268 757505
Journey in Faith (RCIA)
The Journey in Faith sessions continue on Mondays. These evenings are for those wishing to discover more about the Catholic Faith with a view to Reception into the Church. If you know anyone who is interested in learning more about our Faith and wishing to become Catholic, please direct them to Fr Kevin or these evenings. They will be in the Parish Centre and begin at 8pm.
Recycling Sack for CAFOD
A pink sack can be found at the back of the church. Please donate your old mobile phones, jewellery, stamps (used or album collections) and other limited electronic gadgets. Details of accepted items are on the leaflets at the back of church. These will then be recycled and the money raised will go to CAFOD.
Many thanks. Live Simply Group.
Be part of the Walsingham House Team 2022/2023
If you are 18+ and looking for an exciting gap year opportunity, then a year on the Walsingham House Team could be for you. Spend a year as a volunteer in a thriving young Catholic Community, working with thousands of young people from Essex and East London. We are looking for inspiring individuals who want to share their faith with other young people and are also looking to learn new skills, grow deeper in their own faith and enjoy a challenge.
For more information please contact Joseph Beattie, manager of Walsingham House, by emailing josephbeattie@dioceseofbrentwood.org or calling 01277 373959. There is more information about our work on our website (www.bcys.net) and social media @Brentwoodcys
Diocesan School Vacancies
Headteacher
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Upminster
Required from 1st September 2022. Group 3: L18-24a (Outer London). NOR: 420 (2 form entry).
The governors of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Upminster, are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Head Teacher due to the retirement of the current Head Teacher. St Joseph’s is a nurturing and welcoming community with Christ at the centre. Our new Head Teacher will work with supportive governors to shape the strategic direction of the school, and will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of St Joseph’s.
Deadline for applications: 5:00 pm on Thursday 3rd March 2022. We warmly welcome and encourage applicants to visit our school. Please contact the school office on office@st-josephs.havering.sch.uk to arrange. Further information and an application pack are available from the school website: www.st-josephs-upminster.net
Headteacher
St Alban’s Catholic Primary School, Hornchurch
Required from 1st September 2022. Group 2: L11 – L17 (starting salary based on experience). NOR: 210 (1 form entry).
The Governors of St Alban’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Head Teacher from September 2022, due to our long standing Head Teacher retiring. St Alban’s is a caring, friendly school and community where our Catholic Ethos is central to all that we do. Our new Head Teacher will work with governors to shape the strategic direction of the school, and will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of St Alban’s.
Deadline for applications: 12:00 noon on Friday 11th March 2022. For further information please contact School Business Manager Katrina Arrowsmith at contact@st-albans.havering.sch.uk, or call the office Tel: 01708 555644 for an application pack or to arrange a mutually agreed date and time to visit.
Further details of these vacancies and other are available from the diocesan website https://www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/departments/education/vacancies/school-vacancies/