Newsletter 15th June 2025

First Reading: Proverbs 8:22-31

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 8:4-9 2ab

Second Reading: Romans 5:1-5

Gospel: John 16:12-15

SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEK: This Sunday we mark Day for Life, dedicated to cherishing and protecting human life from conception to natural death. This year’s theme, Finding Meaning in Suffering – Hope Does Not Disappoint reminds us that Christian hope is not mere optimism, but an unshakeable trust in God’s presence — even amid the darkest trials of illness, grief, or emotional pain. Thank you for your generosity.

Farewell Mass at St Philip’s Priory Chapel: There will be a special Farewell Mass in St Philip’s Priory Chapel on Friday 27th June at 6:30pm. As we give thanks for the many blessings shared in this sacred space, all are warmly welcome to attend. Please note, due to the small size of the chapel, spaces are limited.

Parish Office Update: Please note that the Parish Office will be closed from Tuesday 24th June to Friday 27th June as we begin the process of relocating temporarily to the Presbytery near St Augustine’s Church. Please phone only for urgent support. Thank you for your continued support and prayer, and for the kindness of so many who have been helping us with the move. The Parish Office will reopen fully on the 30th June.

DEANERY PILGRIMAGE TO ROME - TWO ROOMS LEFT: 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.

DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS: Take place in Holy Name Church after the 7:30pm Mass on Monday 16th June. All are very welcome.

OUR LADY OF FATIMA: Statue Visitation Programme: Bring Her Into Your Home. Host the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima in your home for a week of prayer and family devotion. Choose your visitation period: Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday. At the end of the week, the family returns the statue to the Sacristy for the next family to collect.
Dates are available from June onwards.To reserve a date and arrange collection from Our Lady Immaculate Church, contact: Adline – after the 9:00 AM Sunday Mass or 10:30 AM Saturday Mass, or Sophia – after the 12:00 PM Sunday Mass or 10:30 AM Saturday Mass.You can also email: homepilgrimvirginstatuevisitat@gmail.com
“In the end, my Immaculate Heart will triumph.”
Our Lady of Fatima

FUNDRAISING TOMBOLA: after Mass at St Augustine this weekend. Phil Perrier will be running a tombola for the Denis Hurley Centre in South Africa. Each ticket wins a prize.

OLI LIBRARY REQUEST: It is lovely to see the library so well used, however please do not remove the stickers from the spines of the books. They are important for cataloguing. Thank you for your continued support.

FORTY HOURS OF EUCHARISTIC ADORATION – ‘QUARANT ORE’: will be celebrated at the Cathedral parish of St Mary & St Helen, Brentwood commencing with Mass at 7.30 p.m. on Thursday 26th June and concluding at 5.45 p.m. on Saturday 28th June. Please see parish website (https://brentwoodcathedral.org...) for full details. All are welcome.

PA TO THE DEAN VACANCY - BRENTWOOD CATHEDRAL: 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 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 18th June 2025 and we will then invite suitable applicants to interview. If you have any queries or if you would like to apply, please send your CV by email to cathedral@brcdt.org

CONFERENCE ON HOPES FOR THE PAPACY OF POPE LEO XIV: St Etheldreda's Church, 14 Ely place, Holborn, EC1N 6RY. Friday 20th June 6pm-9pm. Guest of Honour, His Excellency the Nuncio, Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendia. Conference fee £35. To book send your details to retreatsdover@gmail.com
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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.

Winifred MCTERNAN (RIP) Funeral Service on Friday 20th June at 2pm in Chelmsford Crematorium
Michael MARTIN (RIP) Requiem Mass on Wednesday 2nd July at 12:30pm in Our Lady Immaculate Church
Giorgio PAOLA (RIP) Requiem Mass on Friday the 4th July at 12:30pm 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, 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, Patrick Waters, Anja Welsh-Smyth, Gayle Williams, Shirley Willis.