Newsletter 10th August 2025

First Reading: Wisdom 18: 6-9
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 33: 1, 12, 18-19, 20-22
Second Reading: Hebrews 11: 1-2, 8-19 or 11: 1-2, 8-12
Alleluia: Matthew 24: 42a, 44
Gospel: Luke 12: 32-48

ARTICLES NEEDED: Our next edition of The Parishioner Parish magazine will come out in September. We would be very grateful for any contributions you might like to make, especially items of parish news from yourself or parish organisations or any suitable articles, obituaries etc. All articles should be with the editor at theparishioner@hotmail.co.uk as soon as possible. With many thanks.

HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION: Next week is a Holy Day of obligation on Friday for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

YOUTH GATHER WITH BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC YOUTH SERVICE: 25th – 26th October. Youth Gather is a weekend of faith, fun and friendship – with speakers, workshops, prayer and outdoor activities, meeting friends old and new, and all while sharing in and celebrating our Catholic faith. There will be coaches offering transport from around the Diocese included in the cost, as well as all meals, cabin accommodation and activities. This event is for year 9 and above. Apply now at www.bcys.net/events

KEEP THE DATE: Fr Damien will celebrate his final Mass in the parish at 7pm on Sunday 31st August. All are warmly invited to come along afterwards to the Parish Hall at Our Lady Immaculate for a farewell gathering to thank him for his ministry and wish him well in his new Parish.
Envelopes for his leaving collection are available in the back of the churches.

Ingatestone Hall Tea & Tour: Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society invites you to a special day at the historic Ingatestone Hall on Thursday 11th September. Guests will enjoy a rare guided tour of this beautiful 16th-century manor, led by Lord Petre or his son, followed by tea and cake served in the parlour.There are two tour times available: 10.30am and 12.30pm.
Tickets are £25 per person and can be booked online at https://eu.jotform.com/form/25... note that, due to the historic nature of the building, access may be limited for those with mobility difficulties.
For more information, contact Julie at jabbott@bccs.org.uk or on 07912 277413.

SAVE THE DATE - HALL OF GAMES: Saturday 20th September - St Augustine's Church at 7 p.m. in aid of South Sudan. Bring a team or join a team and demonstrate skills that you never knew that you had!

MARRIAGE HELP: Retrouvaille helps couples find hope and healing for their marriage. Next date: 17th-19th Oct. www.retrouvaille.org.uk Tel: 0788 7296983

THANK YOU: Many thanks to the Catholics of Chelmsford. Between the four churches you raised £870. This will enable the Denis Hurley centre to provide life-saving healthcare to 240 homeless people and refugees on the streets of Durban, South Africa. For more info, see our website or Facebook page, or email for our monthly newsletter news@denishurleycentre.org

PARISH OFFICE: If you would like visit the Parish Office and you cannot attend in person at the new location in Springfield, please contact the parish office and someone will meet you at an arranged time in Our Lady Immaculate Parish Hall.

DEACON IN TRAINING FOR OUR CHELMSFORD PARISHES: My name is Regan Schreiber. Originally from South Africa, our family moved to the UK in 2006. My wife, Gail, and I have been married for 25 years and are proud parents to Josh (20), Caleb (18), and Lily (15). We both work in education—I am currently Head of Chaplaincy and Gail is Head of Junior Girls’ Boarding, both at New Hall School. I am in my second year of a four-year formation programme at St Mary’s University, Twickenham, to become a permanent Deacon. I feel truly blessed to be part of this Parish community and I am looking forward to becoming more actively involved in parish life and ministry.

BAPTISMS THIS WEEK: We welcome Orla and Caleb as the newest members of our catholic community this weekend. Please keep them and his family in your prayers.

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.

Margaret DONALD (RIP) Requiem Mass on Friday 22nd August at 11:30am in Our Lady Immaculate Church

Vicky GALLAGHER (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, Roy Dias, Antonia Dias, Simon Docherty, Peter Dodson, Madeleine East, Troy Erickson, Marta Fevola, Mary Fletcher, Teresa Foster, 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, Christine Staines, Maureen Sullivan, Patrick Waters, Anja Welsh-Smyth, Gayle Williams, Shirley Willis.