Newsletter 14th September 2025

First Reading: Numbers 21: 4b-9
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 78: 1bc-2, 34-35, 36-37, 38
Second Reading: Philippians 2: 6-11
Gospel: John 3: 13-17

OUR LADY IMMACULATE CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL TOURS SEPTEMBER 2026 INTAKE: Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School are holding their school tours for prospective parents on Monday, 20th October at 1.45pm, Thursday, 6th November at 10am and Tuesday, 18th November at 1.45pm. Places are limited so please telephone the school office on 01245 353755 to book the tour.

ST JOHN PAYNE SCHOOL OPEN EVENING INVITATION: Thursday 25th September 5:30pm to 8pm. There will be opportunities to hear from the Headteacher, students keen to accompany visitors on tour, and time to meet the fantastic staff. The evening provides a wonderful showcase of the fantastic provision students enjoy. The Headteacher's address is at 5:45pm, 6:45pm and 7:45pm. More information at https://www.sjp.essex.sch.uk/a... Tours of the school are available throughout September & October, contact the school office to arrange.

RCIA 25/26: Our RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) programme begins this autumn for those who wish to explore the Catholic faith or seek full reception into the Church. If you are interested, or know someone who might be, please contact the Parish Office or speak to Fr Martin for more details.

HALL OF GAMES: Next Saturday 20th September in St Augustine of Canterbury Church at 7p.m. in aid of SVP South Sudan. Tickets on sale from SVP members or phone Dee 07951 661072. Bring a team of up to 8 or come and join a team on the night.

SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND: For the Catholic Education Service. Thank you for your generosity.

SVP CHELMSFORD FUNDRAISING: Join us after the 9.00 am and 12.00 am Masses for coffee, tea, soft drinks, homemade cakes and sausage rolls. Donations welcome. Tickets for the Hall of Games event (in aid of SVP South Sudan) will also be on sale. All welcome!

PARISH LIBRARY OLI UPDATE: Many thanks to all those who have donated books to the parish library recently. We have reached capacity for storage space so unfortunately we cannot accept any more donations for the time being. In the meantime, please continue to enjoy the library.

MARRIAGE SUPPORT: Does your relationship need some TLC? Need help with deeper issues?Next programme starts 17th October www.retrouvaille.org.uk Tel: 07887 296 983

DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS: Take place in Holy Name Parish Church after the 7:30pm Mass on Monday 15th September. All are very welcome.

THANK YOU FOR ALL: who supported last weeks Indian Dinner in St Augustine. £934 was so generously raised.

PARISH SYNODAL GROUP: Would you know more about the recent synod in Rome and to respond to our call to help shape the future of our Parish and our church? Our Parish Synodal Group will meet regularly to pray, listen, and reflect together on how we can grow as a community of faith and respond to the needs of the Church and the world. If you are interested in joining or finding out more, please contact Sr Claire via the Parish Office.

KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBA WALKING QUIZ: KSC will be holding their annual Walking Quiz on Sunday, 28th September. It will be round Coggeshall and is about observing the interesting features of a route through the village. Come alone or with a small team, but let us know at thompsoncjt01@blueyonder.co.uk so that we can have enough sets of questions for everyone. We meet at the Stoneham Street car park at 13.45 to start at 14.00. Entry free and there will be small prize.

KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBA ANNUAL LECTURE: Every Easter since he was in sixth form, Ben Hitchen has been joining the Hosanna House and Children’s Pilgrimage Trust (HCPT) for their Easter Pilgrimage. He will be talking about this work in the KSC Annual Lecture at St Augustine's on Wednesday, 1st October, at 8pm. Ben will talk about how he got involved with HCPT, how it differs from other pilgrimages to Lourdes and what keeps him going back year after year. He’ll also speak about the activities of the week and the impact that HCPT has on both children with disabilities and their families. Everyone welcome, bring friends and family. For more information, contact thompsoncjt01@blueyonder.co.uk.

PARISH UPDATE MEETING: The notes from last Thursday's meeting are available online. Please contact the Parish office if you would like a hard copy.

CELEBRATING VATICAN II: Fr Adrian Graffy will lead a study day entitled ‘Vatican II and its Popes’. The event will take place at the Catholic parish of Christ the Eternal High Priest in Gidea Park (RM2 6DH) on Saturday 20th September from 10.30. A recording of the talk will be available subsequently on www.whatgoodnews.org

WCCM DAY OF PRAYER AND MEDITATION: WCCM in the UK is holding a day of Prayer & Meditation at St Mary's Church, Maldon, ( CM9 5HW) on Saturday, September 20th, 9.30-3.30pm. £10 or offering. Please bring a packed lunch, drinks provided.Contact Val Hilsley for further details, valhilsley@btinternet.com, 07887785502.

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 directly on 0330 0436474.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SOULS OF THOSE WHO HAVE DIED RECENTLY AND ALL FAMILIES WHO MOURN.
Mary RUANE (RIP) Requiem Mass on Thursday 18th September at 1pm in Our Lady Immaculate Church.
Patricia NUTTON (RIP) Requiem Mass on Thursday 2nd October at 1pm in Our Lady Immaculate Church.
Enid MACLEOD (RIP) Requiem Mass on Thursday 9th October at 1pm in Our Lady Immaculate Church.
Noreen SMITH (RIP) Requiem Mass to be arranged in Our Lady Immaculate Church.
Grazia PAOLA (RIP) Requiem Mass to be arrange in Our Lady Immaculate Church.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK AND HOUSEBOUND OF OUR PARISHES, (AND ALL WHO ARE SICK.)
Susan Ager, Helen Bastian, Annie Blake, Maureen Byrne, Marie Callahan, Valerie Cummins, Doreen Cornish, Antonia Dias, Victoria 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, Jim Machin, Maura Magee, Barry & Shelia Mayo, Henry McKeon, Monica McShane, Donny McColl, Margaret O'Sullivan, Christine Staines, Maureen Sullivan, Patrick Waters, Anja Welsh-Smyth, Gayle Williams, Shirley Willis.