Newsletter 1st November 2026 All Saints

Mass Readings for Sunday, 1st November 2026 - All Saints

First Reading: Revelation 7: 2-4, 9-14
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 24: 1b-2, 3-4ab, 5-6
Second Reading: First John 3: 1-3
Alleluia: Matthew 11: 28
Gospel: Matthew 5: 1-12a

NOVEMBER LISTS OF THE DEAD: During the month of November, Masses are offered for the repose of the souls whose names are placed on the sanctuary during the month of November. Envelopes and lists are available at the back of the churches, please return to a Priest, Sacristan or Parish Office.

MASSES FOR DECEASED LOVED ONES: Will be held at 7:30PM on the following dates: St. Augustine of Canterbury - 13th November. The Church of the Holy Name - 20th November. Our Lady Immaculate - 27th November.

GRAVE BLESSINGS DURING NOVEMBER: Sunday 8th November - After the Masses in Our Lady Immaculate and St Augustine Church graveyards Sunday 8th November at 2pm - Chelmsford Crematorium, meet in main car park. Sunday 15th November at 2pm - Lawns Cemetery in Great Baddow

PARISH CHRISTMAS FAYRE - 10am, SUNDAY 22nd NOVEMBER, OLI SCHOOL HALL: With only 3 weeks to go to our Christmas Fayre, we are urgently in need of donations, especially of bottles of alcohol for the bottle stall and Christmas food. Also needed are new items, toiletries, jewellery, nice bric a brac and toys, which will be greatly appreciated. Boxes are available at the back of the churches for donations. Thank you in advance for your generosity in supporting this very enjoyable event, which raises much needed funds.

CHRISTMAS DRAW TICKETS: drawn on Tuesday 8th December Our Christmas Draw tickets will be handed out after all Masses this weekend. Please DO take as many raffle books as you can to sell to friends and family & return counterfoils & money in a marked envelope, either to the Presbytery or put in the Sunday collection. £300 1st prize and many lovely Christmas hampers and prizes to win!

CERTIFICATE OF CATHOLIC PRACTICE – SCHOOL APPLICATIONS: Parents applying for Primary Catholic school places must obtain a Certificate of Catholic Practice. This is issued to parishioners who regularly attend Mass as practising Catholics. Fr Barto the Parish Priest will be available for a drop in signing sessions in OLI Parish Hall between 5-7pm 9th December, 5–7pm.

THE BETHLEHEM NATIVITY GROUP: A missionary from Bethlehem, The Holy Land, will be visiting ( OLI & HN ) this weekend of 31st October - 1st November to briefly talk about the Holy Land and sell religious articles made out of Olive Wood to help and support the poor Christian families,

THE LEGION OF MARY: Meet every Tuesday at 10am in OLI Parish Hall. If you would like to pray and put your faith in action, then come along and help us spread the faith through local ministry and community outreach. All warmly welcome.

HOLY HOUR OF ADORATION: Every Thursday 7pm OLI. MISSIO: Following the passing our of beloved Nora Smith (long standing Missio collector Writtle) should anyone have any Red Boxes they would like emptied, please pop them into the sacristy OLI (with your contact details). Should anyone else like a Red Box please take a spare empty box from the rear of the church. Many thanks indeed.

PARISH WALK: Thanks to your feedback in the parish survey, we are starting a WhatsApp group for community walks. To join or find out more, please contact Clare Fairlamb (Tel: 07749361386 or email: clare.fairlamb@sky.com). If you are interested in joining a new Parish walking group, please see the poster at the back of the church.

THE DIVINE MERCY GROUP: Join us at OLI with your petitions on Mondays for the Holy Face of Jesus devotion at 2.45 pm followed by Divine Mercy devotion at 3pm.

THE PARISHIONER MAGAZINE CHRISTMAS: Our next edition of The Parishioner Parish magazine will come out on Christmas Day. 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 by the 22nd November. With many thanks.

SVP CHELMSFORD: Next Sunday, 8th November there will be tea, coffee, home baked cakes and savoury items served in Our Lady Immaculate Church Hall after 9.00 and 12.00 mass. Come and meet your fellow parishioners. Many thanks for your continued generous support in the work of the SVP.

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY CATHOLIC STUDENTS: Fr Barto celebrates Mass every Friday 12:15pm at MAB118 at Anglia Ruskin Chelmsford Campus during Term time. You are most welcome.

CATECHIST TRAINING & RESOURCES DAY: Saturday 7th November: from 10am–3pm. Brentwood Ursuline High School - Free event. This is for Catechists for First Holy Communion, Confirmation and RCIA from across the Diocese.

CAFOD SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS: Experience Of Presenting To Young People At The Same Time? Cafod, The Catholic Agency For Overseas Development, Is Looking For Volunteers To Visit Local Schools To Present Assemblies And Workshops. Full Training And Support Provided. See Cafod.Org.Uk/Volunteer For More Information Or Contact Cafod Representative Chris Driscoll At Cdriscoll@Cafod.Org,Uk Or Call 07776 493162

ST CECILIA'S DAY MUSIC QUIZ NIGHT: in support of the amazing work of the SVP in South Sudan. Come and let yourselves be entertained by our music and quirky questions with home made cakes and hot drinks. Saturday 21st of November, 7pm at St Augustine of Canterbury No need to book, just come and join in the fun. Any questions please email the parish office.

KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBA: Retiring collection - 7 & 8 November in aid of Brentwood Catholic Children's Society (BCCS): The Chelmsford branch of the Knights of St Columba (KSC) completed their annual charity fundraising walk earlier in the autumn when a group enjoy a pleasant four mile/two hour circular walk in the countryside near Ingatestone. The Knights will be taking this collection to support the valuable work of BCCS in our local communities, in particular through our church schools. Please give generously. Many thanks.

BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC YOUTH SERVICE: The BCYS offers retreats, events and pilgrimages for young people throughout the Diocese of Brentwood. If you’d like to get involved, you can find out more at www.bcys.net or follow @BrentwoodCYS on social media.

BCCS CHRISTMAS CRAFT & GIFT FAIR: Join us for Christmas crafts, stunning gifts & refreshments, in support of BCCS. Sunday 15th November - 10:30-15:30 - The Mill Arts & Events Centre, Rayleigh, SS6 7ED £1.50 entry (free for under 14s) & free onsite parking

CHARITY CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON: Join BCCS for a delicious two course meal, exclusively hosted in the beautiful Grade II listed Georgian House. Friday 4th December - 12:30-15:30 - The Lawn, Rochford, SS4 1PL £38.50 per person - book now: //www.bccs.org.uk/christmas/ christmas-luncheon/ Any questions contact Julie: jabbott@bccs.org.uk

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SOULS OF THOSE WHO HAVE DIED RECENTLY AND ALL FAMILIES WHO MOURN:  
Emma Smith who passed away recently. Requiem Mass - OLI - 18th November at 11am. Body received in the night before at 4:30pm.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK AND HOUSEBOUND OF OUR PARISHES, (AND ALL WHO ARE SICK.) 
John Coggins, Margaret O'Sullivan, James Patient, Susan Ager, Helen Bastian, Annie Blake, Maureen Byrne, Marie Callahan, S.Casimir OSM, Valerie Cummins, Doreen Cornish, Antonia Dias, Victoria Docherty, Madeleine East, Troy Erickson, Marta Fevola, Teresa Foster, Moreen Healy, Michael Hoare,  Shelia Hughes, John Grainger,  Robert Godfrey, Connor Hickey, Gary Iliffe,  Maureen Leatherdale, Stuart Lucas,  Anne Lowden, Kevin Lyons, Jim Machin,  Maura Magee,  Shelia Mayo, Donny McColl, Henry McKeon, Monica McShane, Anne Newland, Ann McDonald,Christine Staines, Patrick Waters, Anja Welsh-Smyth, Thomas Welsh-Smyth,  Paddy Westrip, Gayle Williams, Mary and Rodney Jefferies, Xi and Donald, Charles, Susie and Irene,