Newsletter 17th August 2025

First Reading: Jeremiah 38: 4-6, 8-10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 40: 2, 3, 4, 18
Second Reading: Hebrews 12: 1-4
Alleluia: John 10: 27
Gospel: Luke 12: 49-53

ARTICLES NEEDED: Our next edition of The Parishioner Parish magazine will come out in September. We would be very grateful for any contributions you might like to make, especially items of parish news from yourself or parish organisations or any suitable articles, obituaries etc. All articles should be with the editor at theparishioner@hotmail.co.uk as soon as possible. With many thanks.

DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS: Take place in Holy Name Parish Church after the 7:30pm Mass on Monday 18th August. All are very welcome.

YOUTH GATHER WITH BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC YOUTH SERVICE MERSEA ISLAND: 25th – 26th October. Youth Gather is a weekend of faith, fun and friendship – with speakers, workshops, prayer and outdoor activities, meeting friends old and new, and all while sharing in and celebrating our Catholic faith. There will be coaches offering transport from around the Diocese included in the cost, as well as all meals, cabin accommodation and activities. This event is for year 9 and above. Apply now at www.bcys.net/events

GOODBYE FR DAMIEN : Fr Damien will celebrate his final Mass in the parish at 7pm on Sunday 31st August. All are warmly invited to come along afterwards to the Parish Hall at Our Lady Immaculate for a farewell gathering and light refreshments to thank him for his ministry and wish him well in his new Parish. Envelopes for his leaving collection are available in the back of the churches.
Ingatestone Hall Tea & Tour: Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society invites you to a special day at the historic Ingatestone Hall on Thursday 11th September. Guests will enjoy a rare guided tour of this beautiful 16th-century manor, led by Lord Petre or his son, followed by tea and cake served in the parlour.There are two tour times available: 10.30am and 12.30pm. Tickets are £25 per person and can be booked online at https://eu.jotform.com/form/25... note that, due to the historic nature of the building, access may be limited for those with mobility difficulties. For more information, contact Julie at jabbott@bccs.org.uk or on 07912 277413.

SAVE THE DATE - HALL OF GAMES: Saturday 20th September - St Augustine's Church at 7 p.m. in aid of South Sudan. Bring a team or join a team and demonstrate skills that you never knew that you had!

PARISH LIBRARY OLI UPDATE: Many thanks to all those who have generously donated books to the parish library recently. We have now reached capacity for storage space and the time needed to process the books before they are added to the library, so unfortunately we cannot accept any more donations for the time being. In the meantime, please continue to enjoy the library.

THE DIVINE MERCY APOSTOLATE: London is holding a Celebration of St Faustina Birthday at Aylesford Priory, Aylesford, Kent on Bank Holiday Monday 25 August 2025 from 10:30 am to 4pm. The reflection day will include teachings on the Message of Divine Mercy, Holy Mass, Hour of Mercy with Stations of the Cross, Adoration and Benediction and Veneration of the Image of Merciful Jesus. All welcome. Call millie on 07957594646 for more information. Coaches from Ealing Broadway and Victoria

MARCH FOR LIFE: on Saturday 6th September in London. The theme for this year is "Human rights for all humans." find out more at marchforlife.co.uk or email info@marchforlife.co.uk

MARRIAGE HELP: Retrouvaille helps couples find hope and healing for their marriage. Next date: 17th-19th Oct. www.retrouvaille.org.uk Tel: 0788 7296983

PARISH OFFICE: If you would like visit the Parish Office and you cannot attend in person at the new location in Springfield, please contact the parish office and someone will meet you at an arranged time in Our Lady Immaculate Parish Hall.

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.

Vicky GALLAGHER (RIP) Requiem Mass on Thursday 28th August at 10am in Our Lady Immaculate Church

Sarah MCKEON (RIP) Requiem Mass on Friday 29th August at 11am in Holy Name Church

Elsie SCOTT (RIP) Funeral service on Thursday 4th September at 12:30pm in Chelmsford Crematorium

Roy DIAS (RIP) Funeral to be arranged.

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, Valerie Cummins, Doreen Cornish, Antonia Dias, Simon Docherty, Peter Dodson, 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, Jim Machin, Maura Magee, Barry & Shelia Mayo, Henry McKeon, Monica McShane, Donny McColl, Patricia Nutton, Margaret O'Sullivan, Grazia Paola, Christine Staines, Maureen Sullivan, Patrick Waters, Anja Welsh-Smyth, Gayle Williams, Shirley Willis.