Newsletter 5th July 2026

Mass Readings for Sunday, 5th July 2026 - Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

First Reading: Zechariah 9: 9-10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 145: 1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13-14
Second Reading: Romans 8: 9, 11-13
Alleluia: Matthew 11: 25
Gospel: Matthew 11: 25-30

PARISH OFFICE: The Parish Office will be closed this Tuesday, 7th July 2026

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. Bring your own drinks to this event.

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 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"

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

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 date is - 10th July. Anyone aged between 18 and 35 are warmly welcomed.

CAFOD-DEC VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKE APPEAL: Can you help our neighbours affected by the 24 June earthquakes in Venezuela with emergency shelter, water and food. Your donation will provide essential supplies and help families rebuild their lives. Donate to the CAFOD-DEC Venezuela Earthquake Appeal today: cafod.org.uk/Venezuela or call 0300 999 0030 or scan the QR code.

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.

SCHOOL AND DIOCESAN VACANCIES: Head Teacher - St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Upminster, are seeking to appoint an inspirational, practising Catholic Head Teacher to lead our happy and welcoming two form entry school from January 2027.Closing date: 5pm on 2nd September 2026, See link for more details https://st-josephs upminster.net/vacancies/

BLESSED SACRAMENT GARDEN PARTY SUNDAY 19TH JULY We will be holding our Annual Garden Party at the Blessed Sacrament on Sunday 19th July from 1pm. All welcome to attend.

BCCS: You are invited to an exclusive, personal tour of Ingatestone Hall, conducted by the Petre family, of their Grade I listed building and gardens, followed by a hot drink and homemade biscuit. Thursday 03rd September, 11:00-15:30 Entry is £25 per person - book online today: // www.bccs.org.uk/get-involved/events-campaigns/

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

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: Please pray for the soul of Maureen Sullivan, who passed away recently. May she rest in the eternal peace of Christ, and may God comfort her family.

 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, Patrick Waters, Anja Welsh-Smyth, Paddy Westrip, Gayle Williams, Mary and Rodney Jefferies, Xi and Donald, Charles, Susie and Irene, Martin Fox.