Dear friends in Christ
The central dogma and mystery of the Christian Faith is the Blessed Trinity—God is three Persons, equal in divinity, united as God.
Dear friends in Christ
Today, as members of the Church born on this day, we can indeed wish each other a happy birthday
Dear friends in Christ
This period between the Ascension of Jesus into heaven, which we celebrated on Thursday, and the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost next Sunday, is a time of especial and intense prayer in the life of the Church.
Dear friends in Christ
On Thursday we shall mark and celebrate the end of the period of time Jesus spent with His Apostles following His Resurrection.
Five nights (full board) travelling with British Airways via Toulouse and staying at the Grand Moderne Hotel will cost £665 per pilgrim. Please indicate your interest by putting your name on the list in the Parish Office.
For a few weeks now we have been in receipt of the ‘First Formal Proposal’ document and DVD/video message from Bishop Alan. The Proposal and video message are available to view on the Diocesan website: dioceseofbrentwood.net/bishop. We would ask everyone who has internet access to view the documents and message by this means. Additional ‘hard copies’ for those unable to read/view it online are being requested from the Diocese. If you require a hard copy please let me know by phoning 01702 552373, giving your address and postcode, or leave a request at the parish office. The Proposal shares with us some of the thoughts Bishop Alan and his team have as to how the Diocese might restructure itself in the future to ensure that we can more effectively evangelise, sharing with faith and confidence the Good News of Our Lord Jesus Christ within our parishes as well as surrounding communities. The Proposal specifically refers to the place of our own parish in any forthcoming restructuring. We are being asked by the Bishop to take time to carefully and prayerfully study the document and discuss it with family, friends and fellow parishioners. An opportunity is being arranged for us to come together as a parish family to share views, hopes and any concerns in relation to the Proposal, with our response in due course being conveyed to the Diocese. Bishop Alan stresses that this is a ‘first’ Formal Proposal; a lot more discussion and consultation will yet be required! A Parish Meeting is being arranged for 10.30am on Saturday, 17th February, 2018 (commencing after the 10am Mass) in the Parish Centre. The Bishop’s video message will be shown on that occasion. For any unable to attend on 17th February, I would be grateful to receive your thoughts in writing (via the parish office) or by emailing: obrjam@btinternet.com. Many thanks.
Francis O’Brien - Steward of the Gospel
Pope Francis tells us in Evangelii Gaudium that: “The Church which ‘goes forth’ is a community of missionary disciples who take the first step, who are involved and supportive, who bear fruit and rejoice. An evangelising community knows that the Lord has taken the initiative, He has loved us first (cf 1 Jn 4:19)”. As we move forward as a Parish with our Stewards of the Gospel initiative and following on from our Parish Mission, Father Kevin invites you to come and hear about an exciting new initiative being launched in our parish soon. Learn about discipleship and the joy of evangelisation.
Counters: Linda Wall & Brian Mountier
Folders: Pauline Jordan & Maureen Ward
Wednesday, 14th February Ash Wednesday
21st, 28th February ) Marriage Preparation
7th - 14th March )
12th & 19th May First Holy Communions
20th May Confirmation
Anyone who wishes to begin preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation should send their name to Fr Kevin by the end of February together with an email address. Names need to be sent in BEFORE THE START OF LENT which is when the preparation begins. Applicants should have reached their fourteenth birthday by the end of August 2017.
The SVP should appreciate it if someone would be willing to volunteer to give a lift on a regular basis to two parishioners (who live near each other) to either the 8am or 11.30am Mass on Sundays and home again. If you can help kindly contact the parish office (01702 478078).
Sister Elizabeth Mary celebrates her 25 years of Profession at the Monastery of Our Lady & St Bernard, Brownshill, Stroud, Glos GL6 8AL on 10 February 2018.
A series of informal talks, designed to give an insight into the teachings and traditions of the Catholic church, continues on Monday 5th February at 8pm in the Parish Centre with A walk through the Mass. You are welcome to attend some or all of these talks; if you would like more information please speak to Fr Kevin.
3pm Requiem Mass
6.15pm Her body will be received into the Church
11am Requiem Mass
The lamp burns for the intentions of the James Family
Anne Currid, David Gurney, Maureen Gooding, Paul Keane, Graham Addecott, Mabel Addecott, Christian Ryan, Arthur Mills, Mike Rubbert, Teresa O’Brien, Maureen Deekes, Noel Fagan, Patricia Abram, Tina Doveaston, Pat Lynch, Rose Craft, Addi Brady, Ben Wilson, Patricia Fleming, Nicky Wigmore, Brita Irons, Eileen Wilson, Patricia Spikin, Sandra Fagan, Edna Wallace, Beryl Dixon, Nan Carrit, Nick Evans, Vicky Jack, Lyn Gopee, Margaret Harrington, Mary Boyce, Kristin Hallenga, Anne O’Neill, Cheryl Shallis, Anthony McEvoy, Justin Stark, Sheila Netherton, David Blyth, Dympna Addecott, Janet Woods, Lynne Hilkene, Laura & Anne Breen, Breda Lynch, Roy Widdecombe, Johanna Lynch, Maria Clark, June Moncaster, Sheila McBrearty, Anthony King, Norma McCleverty, Belinda Balazsi, Edward Martin, Johnnie Pool, Joanna Luciani, Pauline Wilsher, Simon Marshall, Kriston Barnes, Josephine Griggs, Colleen Worley, Antonella McConalogue, Fr Jean Laurent Marie, Noel Kolb, Eddie McConalogue, Georgina Cornwell, Lorraine Hart, Dawn Deleigh, Wyn McCafferty, Linda Dean, Annie Holland, Martin Buckley, Chas Taylor, Martha Braun, John Lavery, Ivor & Joanne Knight, Brian Beresford, Rebecca Peake, David Clark, David Askew, Connor Bourke, Mattia Mollica, Sharon Levill, Bernadette Lane, David Kislingury, Maureen Ward, Jane Jowers, Irena Solecki, Doreen Troughton, Marguerite Harris, Andrew Exley, Rosemary Arscott, Lanto Bellis, Richard Collins, Niqui Denkmayer, Elizabeth McConalogue, Kean Smith and children Thomas Ball, Liam Davis, Albert Chambers, Fergus Grant, Lucy Price, Connie Price, Mary Isherwood, Frazer Gregory, baby Talia Emery and Hattie Seymour.
Fr Francis Richardson, Fr Alan Wilcox, Canon Bernard Manning, Pope Pius XI, Rev Francis Richardson, Rev William Smith, Mrs Winifred Wallen, John Young, Michael Shrapnel, Teresa O’Brien, Lilian Abbott, Elizabeth Judge, Modge Ditton, Margaret O’Connor, Robert Roberton, Margaret Pearson, John Hanna Manna, Victor Maguire, Joseph Ruggiero, Barbara Blaker, Henry Moores, Catherine Burn, Emma Oldham, Veronica Read, Peter Heritage, Alice Whitfield, Eugenie Ballard, Doris Wenninger, Edmund O’Sullivan, Patrick Jennett, Charles Oldham, John Armstrong, Victor Gosling, Carmen Ashley and Bernard Ward.
May their Souls & the Souls of all the Faithful Departed rest in peace.
Psalm response 11.30am Mass
The Gospel of this Sunday tells of the cure of a man possessed by the devil. We have to remain on watch so that the wiles of the evil one do not mislead or enslave us. One of the worse forms of this entrapment is the attitude of apathy and lukewarmness; the overwhelming sense that it doesn’t matter, that there is no urgency, that we can make-do as we are.
5.30pm Vigil Mass Jack van der Ploeg†
6.30 Exposition & Confession
8am Mass Barry Bevan†
9.30 Mass Marian Solecki† Anniversary
11.30 Mass The People of the Parish
5.30pm Vespers & Benediction
9am Mass John Kidney†
9am Mass Intentions of Margaret Holland
9am Mass Peter Griffin†
10.30 Newman Room Mothers’ Prayers
9am Mass John & Pat Moon† & Valerie Griggs†
7pm Contemplative Prayer silence, simplicity & stillness
11.30am Blessing of the candles & procession
12noon Mass Intentions of the Catholic Women’s League
8pm Holy Hour & Benediction
9 Exposition until midnight for Vocations
10am Mass Intentions of Maureen & Bernadette Ward
10.30 Exposition & Confession
5.30pm Vigil Mass The People of the Parish
6.30 Exposition & Confession
8am Mass Barrington Gray† Anniversary
9.30 Mass Rose & Charles D’Souza Wedding Anniversary - Thanksgiving
11.30 Mass Patricia Westoby 50th Wedding Anniversary
4pm Mass in Extraordinary Form Private Intention
5.30 Vespers & Benediction
Fr John (Jack) Clifford, Fr Joseph Burns, Fr Eric Bindloss Smith, Maud Darnell, Frank Russell, Edward Armitage, William Cooper, Robert Waller, Mark Solecki, Maureen Leyden, Gerard Tait, Andrew (Mel) Kenny, Bridget Carmel, Joyce Ellen Reilly, Noel Calnan, May Ferry, Canon John Byrne, Norah Kelly, Wyndham Richards, Mary Abel, Florence White, May Keane, William Moroney, Cissie Burnham, Elizabeth Ray, Peter Griffin, William Gannon, Patricia Robinson, Robert Jones, Kathleen Jennett, Francis Faulkner, Mary Quinn, Pamela Woolley, Myrtle Conridge, Edward Atherton, Florence Miller, James Kerr, Teresa Phelan, John Dickens & Bernard Pycroft.
May their Souls & the Souls of all the Faithful Departed rest in peace
Maureen Gooding, Paul Keane, Graham Addecott, Mabel Addecott, Christian Ryan, Arthur Mills, Mike Rubbert, Teresa O’Brien, Maureen Deekes, Noel Fagan, Patricia Abram, Tina Doveaston, Pat Lynch, Rose Craft, Addi Brady, Ben Wilson, Patricia Fleming, Nicky Wigmore, Brita Irons, Eileen Wilson, Patricia Spikin, Sandra Fagan, Edna Wallace, Beryl Dixon, Nan Carrit, Nick Evans, Vicky Jack, Lyn Gopee, Margaret Harrington, Mary Boyce, Kristin Hallenga, Anne O’Neill, Cheryl Shallis, Anthony McEvoy, Justin Stark, Sheila Netherton, David Blyth, Dympna Addecott, Janet Woods, Lynne Hilkene, Laura & Anne Breen, Breda Lynch, Roy Widdecombe, Johanna Lynch, Maria Clark, June Moncaster, Sheila McBrearty, Anthony King, Norma McCleverty, Belinda Balazsi, Edward Martin, Johnnie Pool, Joanna Luciani, Pauline Wilsher, Simon Marshall, Kriston Barnes, Josephine Griggs, Colleen Worley, Antonella McConalogue, Fr Jean Laurent Marie, Noel Kolb, Eddie McConalogue, Georgina Cornwell, Lorraine Hart, Dawn Deleigh, Wyn McCafferty, Linda Dean, Annie Holland, Martin Buckley, Chas Taylor, Martha Braun, John Lavery, Ivor & Joanne Knight, Brian Beresford, Rebecca Peake, David Clark, David Askew, Connor Bourke, Mattia Mollica, Sharon Levill, Bernadette Lane, David Kislingury, Maureen Ward, Jane Jowers, Irena Solecki, Doreen Troughton, Marguerite Harris, Andrew Exley, Rosemary Arscott, Lanto Bellis, Richard Collins, Niqui Denkmayer, Elizabeth McConalogue, Kean Smith and children Thomas Ball, Liam Davis, Albert Chambers, Fergus Grant, Lucy Price, Connie Price, Mary Isherwood, Frazer Gregory, baby Talia Emery and Hattie Seymour.
The lamp burns for the Deceased Members of the Wall Family
Barbara Sheaf† Died on 24 January
Frances Ryan† Monday 5 February 10.15am Requiem Mass
Adrian Dann† Wednesday 7 February 5pm body received into the Church, Thursday 8 10.15am Requiem Mass
Helen Cotton† Thursday 8 February 5pm body received into the Church, Friday 9 2.15pm Requiem Mass
Kay Dodd† Thursday 15 February 3pm Requiem Mass
