Newsletter 28th June 2026

Mass Readings for Sunday,28th June 2026 - St Peter and St Paul, Apostles

First Reading: Second Kings 4: 8-11, 14-16a
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 89: 2-3, 16-17, 18-19
Second Reading: Romans 6: 3-4, 8-11
Alleluia: First Peter 2: 9
Gospel: Matthew 10: 37-42

SECOND COLLECTION: This week the Second Collection is in aid of 'Peter's Pence'

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 SVP will be appealing at Masses on Sunday 5th July for funds and help to run our Annual Fun Day. There will also be a coffee morning after 9am and 12pm mass"

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.

MISSIO: Thanks to Pat O'Connor HN as he steps down from his role for Missio. Theresa Humphries takes over from Pat. This year Missio celebrate 90 years of the Red Box - see the Missio website for further details of their work. Please note that your summer copy of Mission Today is available in Church.

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.

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.

BCYS YOUTH MASS: The next Youth Masses will take place at Brentwood Cathedral on Thursday 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

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: Manager for Walsingham House (at Abbotswick) - with travel to retreat locations and BCYS events, as needed. Preferable start date September 2026 If you are considering applying, you will also find more information on the BCYS website (www.bcys.net/news/ vacancies/) Deadline Midday Tuesday 7th July 2026

Deputy Director of Education – Vacancy to join the Education Department at Cathedral House, Brentwood. The position is a permanent full-time role, working term time only plus five days. A requirement of the post is that applicants must be practising Catholics. If you would like to apply for this role please forward your CV to hr@brcdt.org.Closing date: Monday 29 June at 5 pm.

NURSERY AND RECEPTION OPEN DAY: St Peter's RC Primary School, Dagenham are holding an Open Day - Monday, 13th July 2026 at 4.00pm. To book your space call 020 8270 6524 or email office@st-peter.bardaglea.org.uk

RIDE AND STRIDE: Could you take part in Ride & Stride’s 75th anniversary year to raise money to help your own church and others? on Saturday 12th September 2026 9am-5pm www.friendsofessexchurches.org.uk/ride-stride

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 or by the following link - https://forms.gle/3gxbVM5ePnd8sXzx5 To view and follow the newly launched Chelmsford Catholic WhatsApp Channel, scan this QR code or one of the larger QR codes 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. Yvonne Seymour (RIP), Funeral Service on Friday 3rd July at 12:30pm at Chelmsford Crematorium.

 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.