This weekend our young people will be making an appeal for the new Walsingham House premises.
Counters & Folders
Counters: Mary Cook & Jacky Hoggett
Folders: Bobby Newman & Emma Beardsell
APF Boxholders
As you know the last legal day for accepting the old £1 coins is 15th October 2017. If you have not had your box opened in the last six months and you know that there may be £1 coins in it, would you please give it in to the office or to me personally as soon as possible. I have received the Autumn Missio Magazines so if you have not already received one from me, please take one from the back of the Church. Don't forget to collect your emptied boxes from the back of the church. Thank you. Joan Caunce. Secretary 01268 757505.
School Admission Forms for Primary Schools
Parents wishing to apply to Catholic Primary Schools for the next academic year are required to obtain a Letter of Catholic Practise from their Parish Priest. This must be requested from your Parish Priest in person and only one per child will be issued. Please come to the Parish Centre for these on Saturday, 28th October between 2pm and 4pm.
These are issued only to practising Catholics (i.e. those who attend weekly Mass). Furthermore, this practise of the Faith will be viewed over a period of time and not just the weeks prior to an application. Parish Priests may also look at the date of Baptism, noting those children who have been Baptised soon after birth as compared to those Baptised with proximity to school age. This is a matter of justice to all involved in applying for places in our Schools. Our schools are often oversubscribed and in order to be fair, preference will justly be given to those who live and practise the Faith as well as who contribute to the life of the Church through the various ways in which that support is given. If you are not a practising Catholic this Certificate will not be given; you may still apply to a Catholic School but your application will considered under another category for Admissions.
At the moment Priests Reference Forms are only required for Primary Schools, unless the Secondary School of choice is oversubscribed with Catholics.
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dear Friends in Christ
Most of us have a problem with forgiveness; we think we are ready to forgive, yet hold our grievances still. The servant in Jesus’ comparison in the Parable read at Mass, is wicked. He received mercy beyond comparison yet cannot forgive his fellow servant a small debt. This forgiven servant comes to his fellow servant who owes him a mere three months labor. Having received great mercy, what does he show to his fellow servant?
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday 17th September
Saturday 5.30pm Vigil Marie & Bill Sullivan - Diamond Wedding Anniversary, (PS)
6.30pm–7.30pm Exposition & Confession
8.00am Mass Deceased members of the Newman Family (CS)
9.30am Mass The People of the Parish
11.30am Mass Caroline Orzabel, RIP (M&RJ)
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
Monday 18 Feria
9.00am Mass Johanna & Samuel Beech, RIP (JC)
Tuesday 19 St Theodore
9.00am Mass Sarah Louise Clarke, RIP (SH)
Wednesday 20 St Andrew Kim & Comps, Mm
9.00am Mass Noreen Kelleher, RIP (Anniv) (VC)
Thursday 21 ST MATTHEW, Ap, Evangelist
9.00am Mass John Kidney, RIP (TO)
2.00pm Requiem Mass John Jarvis, RIP
Friday 22 Feria
12Noon Mass Mary & Thomas Byrnes, RIP (Anniv) (SG)
Saturday 23 St Pius of Pietreicina (Padre Pio)
10.00am Mass Patricia & John Moon & Valerie Griggs, RIP (SM)
The Holy Rosary is prayed after morning Mass during the week
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday 24th September
Saturday 5.30pm Vigil Deceased members of the Young & Hall Families, (LY)
6.30pm–7.30pm Exposition & Confession
8.00am Mass Joan Gooding, RIP (TO’B)
9.30am Mass The People of the Parish
11.30am Mass Bernadette Dellar, RIP (M&RJ)
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
The Sacrament of Penance is available on request
Afternoon Tea on the Terrace
The CWL would to thank all those who supported the Afternoon Tea in any way, especially those who came along and consumed all the lovely sandwiches and cakes, it was a lovely afternoon. We raised £523.42 which has been divided amongst the Brentwood Catholic Children's Society, Aid to the Church in Need, SVP, SSAFA and finally a donation to support the Parish. We look forward to meeting you all again next September.
Walsingham House at Abbotswick Funding Appeal
Target £430,000 Each year, over 5,000 young people from our schools and parishes enjoy a retreat with the Walsingham House Team. In January 2018 this work is moving to Abbotswick, a beautiful house near Brentwood, set in 14 acres of grounds. In school holidays, Abbotswick will also continue to be used by parish groups seeking a time of retreat, resting with the Lord. However, Abbotswick is in need of a significant refurbishment, and we seek your help. An appeal will be made on 23rd/24th September. Please support it as generously as you can; in the words of Bishop Alan “This project builds a prayerful and inspiring future for the young people of the Diocese.”
Memorial Mass for Sister Mary Stephen St Bernard’s High School - Saturday 7 October 2017 - 11.30am
If you knew Sister Mary Stephen and wish to come to the Memorial Mass you are very welcome. We ask that you let us know so seating is adequate and the venue is appropriate. Please email sboga.stbernards@yahoo.co.uk if you would like to attend.
Parish Social Events in the Parish Centre
28th October Family Disco - 7.30pm to 10.30pm £5 each, £20 Family ticket (2 adults & children)
3rd November Michael Bublé Tribute Act- 8pm to 10.30pm Tickets £10 each
24th November Quiz - Starts 7.30pm Tickets £6 each (includes mulled wine & mince pie)
31st December New Years Eve Party - 8pm to 12.15am £5 each, £20 Family ticket
All events - bring your own drinks and nibbles. Raffle donations gratefully received. Tickets on sale for all events. Darrell 07825 686249, Phyllis 07969 465518, Irene 07449 471612 or Marian Long. If you could help on the Social Committee we would love to hear from you. Just phone one of the numbers above. Thank you.
Thank You
Sheila and family would like to thank friends and parishioners for their support, prayers and masses after the death of Raymond Vaulbert de Chantilly, RIP.
Counters & Folders
Counters: Bob Hall & Eileen Wilson
Folders: Tom O’Callaghan & Rita O’Callaghan
St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP)Awareness Month
The underlying message behind everything we do as a group is that in service to others we are doing service to Christ. An SVP Member .
“I was a stranger and you welcomed me”. Matthew 25
Thank you very much for the £1,194.38 received in the recent collection.
E.R.S.
The next meeting will be at 2.30pm on Saturday 30 September at The Grange, 93 Queens Road, Brentwood CM14 4EY, when Jennie Guthrie-Stevens will speak on ‘The Final Days of St John’s Abbey, Colchester (1539).’ All are welcome to attend, especially non-members of the E.R.S. Further details from Tony Galcius (Chairman) on 01708 346219.
Parish Mission - 7th-15th October 2017
Theme: The Catholic Faith – Ever Ancient, Ever New
Rediscovering and Renewing our Faith to fit us for the Mission of the New Evangelisation.
Come and learn more about our Faith! Come and deepen your relationship with God! Come and experience the joy and confidence of the Gospel!
Discover - Reflect - Pray - Worship
Sunday 8th October Solemn Mass at 11:30am to open the Mission. Vespers and Benediction
at 5:30pm
Monday-Friday 6:30am Mass, Breakfast in the Parish Centre, with a short meditation, 9am Mass, 9:30am Talk, 8pm Talk, with devotions until 9pm.
Friday 13th October All Night Vigil in the Church
Saturday 14th October 10am Mass (with Confessions), 10:30-12 Special Talk for children/young people, with activities and devotions ending at midday by latest.
Sunday 15th October Solemn Pontifical Mass at 11:30am to close the mission, with Solemn Blessing to gain the Plenary Indulgence.
Preached by: Abbot Hugh Allan and Fr Stephen Morrison, Priests from the Norbertine Canonry of Chelmsford
APF Boxholders
As you know the last legal day for accepting the old £1 coins is 15th October 2017. If you have not had your box opened in the last six months and you know that there may be £1 coins in it, would you please give it in to the office or to me personally as soon as possible. I have received the Autumn Missio Magazines so if you have not already received one from me, please take one from the back of the Church. Don't forget to collect your emptied boxes from the back of the church. Thank you. Joan Caunce. Secretary 01268 757505.
School Admission Forms for Primary Schools
Parents wishing to apply to Catholic Primary Schools for the next academic year are required to obtain a Letter of Catholic Practise from their Parish Priest. This must be requested from your Parish Priest in person and only one per child will be issued. Please come to the Parish Centre for these on Saturday, 28th October between 2pm and 4pm.
These are issued only to practising Catholics (i.e. those who attend weekly Mass). Furthermore, this practise of the Faith will be viewed over a period of time and not just the weeks prior to an application. Parish Priests may also look at the date of Baptism, noting those children who have been Baptised soon after birth as compared to those Baptised with proximity to school age. This is a matter of justice to all involved in applying for places in our Schools. Our schools are often oversubscribed and in order to be fair, preference will justly be given to those who live and practise the Faith as well as who contribute to the life of the Church through the various ways in which that support is given. If you are not a practising Catholic this Certificate will not be given; you may still apply to a Catholic School but your application will considered under another category for Admissions.
At the moment Priests Reference Forms are only required for Primary Schools, unless the Secondary School of choice is oversubscribed.
First Holy Communion 2017/2018
There will be a parent’s meeting on Wednesday 20th September at 8pm in the Parish Centre for those parents who have registered their child to make their First Holy Communion next year.
Dates for your Diary
18th & 25th September - Introductory Talks on the Faith
7th October - 15th October - Parish Mission
Please pray for the Repose of the Soul of
Joseph Thurlow, RIP who died on Monday 11th September. His funeral will take place at Sutton Road Cemetery Church on Friday, 6th October at 2.45pm followed by committal at Southend Cemetery.