Newsletter 21st June 2026

Mass Readings for Sunday, 21st June 2026 - Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Jeremiah 20: 10-13
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 69: 8-10, 14, 17, 33-35
Second Reading: Romans 5: 12-15
Alleluia: John 15: 26b, 27a
Gospel: Matthew 10: 26-33

FR BARTO: As we celebrate Father's Day this Sunday, I give thanks for all fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, foster fathers and godfathers in our parish family. May God bless you, keep you in good health, and renew you in joyful work you do each day. FR

MICHAEL'S 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINATION CELEBRATION: Friday, 10th July at 7PM at St Augustine Canterbury Church. There is a list of refreshments needed at the back of St. Augustine’s Church. Please fill in what you would like to donate. 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.

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 12 Noon 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.

DIVINE MERCY PRAYERS: will take place in Our Lady Immaculate Church every Monday at 2.50 pm. 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.

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.

FLOWER GROUP: You are warmly invited to join our flower group. Either regularly or occasionally. No experience needed. Please contact Angie Mear or Cily Tomy after mass or leave a message with the parish office.

THE FEAST DAY OF OUR LADY OF SUCCOUR: 27 June. Devotions to Our Lady of Perpetual Succour will take place at 11:00am, following the 10:30am Mass on Saturday. Please pray the Novena from 18–26 June: https://www.ewtn.com/ catholicism/library/novena-to-our-lady-of-perpetual-help-11872

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/

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 next two dates are - 26th June and 10th July. Anyone aged between 18 and 35 are warmly welcomed.

SCHOOL AND DIOCESAN VACANCIES: 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

DAY FOR LIFE: This Sunday, 21 June, we mark Day for Life. The bishops’ message and prayers can be found on the website: www.dayforlife.org. The second collection will go toward the Day for Life Fund. You can also donate online on the Day for Life website.

SACK CLOTH AND ASHES: ‘On Tuesday 23rd June, please pray and fast for the end of abortion and euthanasia in this country. For information on the days of Prayer and Fasting contact The Good Counsel Network on 020 7723 1740, or via www.goodcounselnetwork.com.

HEALTH AND WELLBEING SESSIONS: The next Health and Wellbeing Sessions for July will take place in the Blessed Sacrament Hall on Wednesday 1st and Saturday 4th at 10am.

FAMILY LIFE SURVEY - Any completed paper copies of the Family Life Survey, please place in the 'Completed Family Life Survey' Box at the back of the church.

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.