Newsletter 1st June 2025

First Reading: Acts 7:55-60

Responsorial Psalm 97 1,2b, 6, 7c, 9 R1a 9b "The Lord is King, most high above all the earth."

Second Reading: Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20

Gospel: John 17:20-26

SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEK: Is for World Communications' Day. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

MASS TIME CHANGE: Please note that that the 12:30 Mass is cancelled on Tuesday to allow time for a Requiem Mass that day in Our Lady Immaculate Church.

DEANERY PILGRIMAGE TO ROME: This winter between Monday the 24th - Friday 28th November we have planed a pilgrimage to Rome, flying from Stansted Airport. For itinerary details and to book please see https://www.chelmsfordcatholic.... The travel company are looking at confirming places shortly, so if you are interested in going please directly contact them or contact the Parish Office.

"We Believe” – National Festival of Catholic Life: July 25th – 28th 2025, Oscott College, near Birmingham organised by the Guild of Our Lady of Ransom. Celebrate the Jubilee Year of Hope with Catholics from across the country and a wide range of inspiring speakers. Day tickets available, or come and camp for the long weekend, or stay nearby. Currently a significant “Earlybird” booking discount is still available. All the details are at www.webelievefestival.com

Caprice Wind Orchestra Concert 7 June - in aid of SVP Furniture Bank Project: Please come and enjoy the Caprice Wind Orchestra (including Cook and Padbury family members) 7:30 on Sat. 7 June at St Andrew's Church, Chignal Road, CM1 2JB. The orchestra are kindly supporting our SVP Furniture Bank project. Tickets £15 (primary aged children free). Tickets available after Mass or from Margaret Cook or one of the SVP team.

SION COMMUNITY CHARISMATIC TEACHING WEEKEND: From 6pm Friday 13th June to 2pm Sunday 15th June 2025 Theme: 'Moving in the Anointing’. This weekend is a great follow-up to 'Life in the Spirit' seminars and is especially aimed at those wishing to grow in the Charisms and Gifts of the Holy Spirit and learn to exercise them with more confidence. To book a place or for more information, visit https://sioncommunity.churchsu...

COMMEMORATING NICAEA TALK: This year marks 1700 years since the Council of Nicaea in 325, which gave us the Creed still used at Sunday Mass. To mark the occasion, Deacon Ken Carleton—church historian and formation dean—will lead a study day exploring how the Creed was formed and Emperor Constantine’s role in the first ecumenical Council. The event takes place on Saturday 7th June from 10.30am to 2.00pm (with a break for lunch) at the Catholic Church of Christ the Eternal High Priest, Gidea Park, RM2 6DH, accessible via the Elizabeth Line or the M25. It will be live-streamed and available later at www.whatgoodnews.org. All welcome as we celebrate our faith in Jesus Christ, ‘consubstantial with the Father’.

WILLS AND LEGACIES: Catholic Legacy Week is a time to reflect on the values of faith, generosity, and care for future generations. Leaving a Will ensures your loved ones are looked after and allows you to leave a lasting legacy to the causes you care about most. Writing your will with Your Place Achor House, a charity supporting people affected by homelessness, can help build a brighter future for those most in need. You can write your FREE Will today at: https://your-place.org.uk/gift.... Your gift can support those in our communities who need it most. For more information, please call: 0739 965 3512 or email: Anwar.beeharry@your-place.org.uk

VACANCY CATHEDRAL HOUSE: A vacancy has arisen for a PA, to provide administrative support services to the Parish Priest and Parish Office by implementing and maintaining office systems, processes and procedures and delivering a welcoming, appropriate service to those attending the parish office. The successful applicant will need to have excellent communication and administration skills. The post will be full-time working 35 hours per week- Monday to Friday. The salary is £14- £15 per hour depending on experience. The closing date for applications is 12pm on 11th June 2025 and then suitable applicants will be invited to interview. If you have any queries or would like to apply, please send your CV by email to cathedral@brcdt.org

FUNDRAISING TOMBOLA: after all Masses at Our Lady Immaculate this Sunday. Phil Perrier will be running a tombola for the Denis Hurley Centre in Durban South Africa. Each ticket wins a prize. She will be at Holy Name Church the following week.

YOUTH MASS: On Thursday 5th June, Youth Mass will be held at Brentwood Cathedral, with a workshop looking at the key themes of Pentecost, and how we live out discipleship in the modern world. Join us in the Brentwood Cathedral Parish Hall from 6pm for Pizza, refreshments and workshop, followed by Youth Mass in the Cathedral from 7:30pm. There is no need to book and no cost for this you are very welcome to come along and simply find out more about the BCYS and what they offer!

HELP NEEDED: Reliable lady required for shopping, cleaning and other household duties for partially sighted disabled lady, Springfield. Weekly Monday 3 ½ hours, Thursday 4 hours, applicants should live in Chelmsford locality. Car Driver and reference essential. £15 per hour. If interested please ring the Parish Office.

BAPTISMS THIS WEEK: We pray for and welcome Quie Coffey as the newest member of our Catholic community.

THE SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: The SVP provides practical help to those in need. If you or someone you know could use support, call us confidentially at 0207 7033030, 07936 579230, or contact the Parish Office. For furniture project donations or assistance, call the furniture bank on 0330 0436474.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SOULS OF THOSE WHO HAVE DIED RECENTLY AND ALL FAMILIES WHO MOURN.

Stephen BARHAM (RIP) Requiem Mass on Tuesday 3rd June at 1pm in Our Lady Immaculate Church
Anthony CURTIS (RIP) Requiem Mass on Wednesday 4th June at 10:30am in Our Lady Immaculate Church
John REES (RIP) Requiem Mass on Friday 6th June at 1:30pm in Our Lady Immaculate Church
Anne Ehigie Igbineweka (RIP) Funeral Service on Saturday 7th June at 2pm in Our Lady Immaculate Church
Winifred MCTERNAN (RIP) Funeral Service on Friday 20th June at 2pm in Chelmsford Crematorium
Pearl HOARE (RIP) Requiem Mass to be arranged in Our Lady Immaculate Church

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK AND HOUSEBOUND OF OUR PARISHES, (AND ALL WHO ARE SICK.) Susan Ager, Annie Blake, Maureen Byrne, Marie Callahan, Valerie Cummins, Doreen Cornish, Madeleine East, Troy Erickson, Marta Fevola, Mary Fletcher, Michael Hoare, Mike Healy, Shelia Hughes, John Grainger, Robert Godfrey, Connor Hickey, Cathy Ingram, Maureen Leatherdale, Stuart Lucas, Margaret Lowrey, Anne Lowden, Maura Magee, Barry & Shelia Mayo, Sarah & Henry McKeon, Monica McShane, Donny McColl, Margaret O'Sullivan, Grazia Paola, George Paola, Christine Staines, Patrick Waters, Anja Welsh-Smyth, Gayle Williams, Shirley Willis.