Newsletter 14th June 2026

Mass Readings for Sunday, 14th June 2026 - Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Exodus 19: 2-6a
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 100: 1-2, 3, 5
Second Reading: Romans 5: 6-11
Alleluia: Mark 1: 15
Gospel: Matthew 9: 36 – 10: 8

FR BARTO: A WORD OF THANKS As a parish community, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to our Parish Administrator Patrycja as she steps down from her role after three months of service. Although her time with us has been relatively short, it coincided with a particularly demanding period in the life of our parish. During these months, we undertook the move from The Presbytery Springfield office to our new Presbytery in The New London Road, facing many challenges along the way, including the lack of broadband and telephone services, as well as the many practical difficulties that accompany such a transition. We are grateful for the dedication, patience, and hard work she brought to the role during this time. Her contribution helped us navigate a challenging period, and we appreciate the support she offered to parishioners, volunteers, and clergy alike. On behalf of the entire parish, we thank her for her service and wish her every blessing for the future. May the Lord grant her good health, happiness, and peace in the years ahead, and may she be assured of our prayers and gratitude. We thank her for all she has done and wish her and her family God's abundant blessings.

FR MICHAEL'S 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINATION CELEBRATION Friday, 10th July at 7PM at St Augustine Canterbury Church. Come and celebrate Fr Michael's 5 years of priestly ministry. FLOWER GROUP: You are warmly invited to join our flower group. Either regularly or occasionally: arranging flowers, watering and spraying flower arrangements, donating garden, allotment greenery or flowers, collecting from the flower wholesalers or in any other way. No experience needed. All are very welcome. For more information speak to Angie Mear or Cily Tomy after mass or leave a message with the parish office. DIVINE MERCY PRAYERS: will take place in Our Lady Immaculate Church every Monday at 2.50 pm.

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 on 07936 579230, or contact the Parish Office.

TUESDAY CLUB You are more than welcome to join our Tuesday Club every Tuesday at the Our Lady Immaculate Church Parish Hall from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.

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 why not come along and give us a try and help us spread the faith through local ministry and community outreach. All warmly welcome.

FAMILY ROSARY: If would you like to have Family Rosary in your home in May please contact one of the following numbers: Mary on 07709702703 or Maria on 07788837343.

HOLY ROSARY PRAYERS IN OLI: take place at 12Noon every Tuesday and at 11:00am after the 10:30am Mass on Saturdays. On the First Saturday of the month First Saturday Devotions, Rosary and Fatima prayers are prayed at 11:00am after the 10:30am Mass. PARISH LIBRARY: Unfortunately, we are unable to accept donations to the library at this until it is relocated to its new position. Please do not leave bags/boxes of books in the church or by the library. We will put a notice in the newsletter as soon as we are able to take donations again. Many thanks.

LOURDES WITH OUR DIOCESE: Join Bishop Alan and pilgrims from across our diocese in Lourdes this summer: Friday 17th - Friday 24th July 2026. Bookings open at https://www.tangney-tours.com/ brentwood

ST JOHN BOSCO CHILDREN'S CAMP, SUMMER 2026: Applications are now open for children currently in school year 5 – 7 (i.e. aged 9-12 in August 2026) to spend a week at camp. 25th July – 1st August or 1st – 8th August. All application details are at https://boscocamp.co.uk. Places are likely to go quickly – early applications are encouraged.

BCYS YOUTH MASS: The next Youth Masses will take place at Brentwood Cathedral on Thursday 4th June and 2nd July. The evening begins with something to eat in the Parish Hall at 6pm followed by Mass at 7:30pm For more information, please visit www.bcys.net/ events

BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDRENS SOCIETY: invites you to a wonderful charity two-course luncheon at the beautiful Grade II listed Georgian house, The Lawn in Rochford. Friday June 19th - 13:00-15:30 - Tickets are £38.50 per person. Please scan the QR code to book or go to https://www.bccs.org.uk/get-involved/events-campaigns/

CATHOLIC LEGACY WEEK, 24th-30th May, is a time when Parishes and Catholic charities such as CAFOD celebrate the work made possible in the life of the Church through gifts in Wills. Find out more about the week at cafod.org.uk/CatholicLegacyWeek

CHELMSFORD CATHOLIC YOUNG ADULTS GROUP (CCYA) Dates for your diary – the CCYA will be taking place every two weeks in the Blessed Sacrament hall from 7pm till 8.30pm. The dates for June are Friday 12th and Friday 26th. Anyone aged between 18 and 35 are warmly welcomed.

SCHOOL AND DIOCESAN VACANCIES: Headteacher - Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School & Nursery, Southend-on-Sea. Deadline for application: 09:00 Wednesday 17th June 2026. Headteacher - St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Chingford. Deadline for application: 09:00 am Friday 26th June 2026 Deputy Director of Education – Diocese of Brentwood. Deadline for applications: 5pm, Monday 29th June 2026

RIGHT TO LIFE UK: Assisted suicide campaigners are trying to bring back the Leadbeater Bill. Not Dead Yet UK has launched a simple tool to help you email your MP about the risks this Bill poses to people with disabilities. Please take 30 seconds to email your MP today using the tool here: http://action.notdeadyetuk.org/

DAY FOR LIFE 2026 On Sunday, 21 June, we mark the Day for Life under the theme “The Wonder of the Child in the Womb.” The theme also recognises the loss of children who died before birth and the grief of their parents. The bishops’ message and prayers can be found on the Day for Life website: www.dayforlife.org. The second collection will go towards the Day for Life Fund, which distributes grants to organisations that promote respect for life from conception until natural death. You can also donate online via the Day for Life website.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SOULS OF THOSE WHO HAVE DIED RECENTLY AND ALL FAMILIES WHO MOURN. 
Henry McIntosh (RIP) Requiem Mass on Thursday 2nd July at 1:00pm at St Augustine of Canterbury 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, S.Casimir OSM, Valerie Cummins, Doreen Cornish, Antonia Dias, Victoria Docherty,  Madeleine East, Troy Erickson, Marta Fevola, Mary Fletcher, Teresa Foster, Moreen Healy. Michael Hoare,  Shelia Hughes, John Grainger, Robert Godfrey, Peter Hamilton, Connor Hickey, Gary Iliffe,  Maureen Leatherdale, Stuart Lucas,  Anne Lowden, Kevin Lyons, Jim Machin,  Maura Magee,  Shelia Mayo, Henry McKeon, Monica McShane, Donny McColl, Anne Newland, Ann McDonald, Margaret O'Sullivan, Christine Staines, Maureen Sullivan, Patrick Waters, Anja Welsh-Smyth, Paddy Westrip, Gayle Williams, Mary and Rodney Jefferies, Xi and Donald, Charles, Susie and Irene, Martin Fox.