Newsletter 19th October 2025

First Reading: Exodus 17: 8-13
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 121: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8
Second Reading: Second Timothy 3: 14 – 4: 2
Alleluia: Hebrews 4: 12
Gospel: Luke 18: 1-8

NOVEMBER LISTS OF THE DEAD: During the month of November, Masses are offered for the repose of the souls whose names are placed on the sanctuary during the month of November. Envelopes and lists are available at the back of the churches, please return to a Priest, Sacristan or Parish Office.

MASSES FOR DECEASED LOVED ONES: Will be held at 7:30PM on the following dates:
St. Augustine of Canterbury - Friday 14th November.
The Church of the Holy Name - Friday 21st November.
Our Lady Immaculate - Friday 28th November.

GRAVE BLESSINGS DURING NOVEMBER: 
Sunday 9th of November - After the 9am Masses in Our Lady Immaculate and St Augustine Church graveyards
Sunday 9th at 2pm - Chelmsford Crematorium, meet in main car park. 
Sunday 16th November at 2pm - Lawns Cemetery in Great Baddow

CANONESSES OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE: We are celebrating the Annual Mass for our deceased relatives and friends, in particular those buried in our cemetery, on Saturday 1st November at 2pm at New Hall in the School Chapel. The Mass will be followed by visits to the cemetery for those who wish, and tea. All welcome. For purposes of catering and printing, please let us know if you will be with us by emailing crssuk@canonesses.co.uk.

Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School tours SEPTEMBER 2026 INTAKE:are holding their school tours for prospective parents on Thursday 6th November at 10am and Tuesday 18th November at 1.45pm.  Places are limited so please telephone the school office on 01245 353755 to book the tour.

PARISH CHRISTMAS FAYRE - SUNDAY 23rd NOVEMBER: We are collecting items for our forthcoming Parish Christmas Fayre, which will be from 10am in OLI school hall on Sunday 23rd November. Donations of toiletries, new items, bric a brac, jewellery, Christmas food, bottles for the bottle stall, toys, etc will be very much appreciated and can be left in the boxes at the back of Our Lady Immaculate Church, Holy Name Church or handed directly to the Parish Office. Thank you in advance for your generosity supporting this very enjoyable event, which raises much needed funds. For all enquiries please contact Anne on 01245 257463.

PARISH CHRISTMAS DRAW: Christmas Draw tickets will be available after Mass on 26th October and the following week.Please take a book (or two!) to sell to family and friends. £300 first prize, plus lots of lovely hampers and festive prizes to be won. Return money and counterfoils in an envelope marked Christmas Draw via the collection or parish office. This, together with the Parish Christmas Fayre, is our main annual fundraiser thank you for your generous support!

BRENTWOOD URSULINE SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING: On Thursday 6th November beginning at  6:30pm with the Headteachers talk. All welcome to look round, meet staff and pupils and see the new co-educational facilities.

ROSARY BEFORE MASSES: Before all Sunday Masses during the month of October the rosary will be prayed in Our Lady Immaculate and Holy Name churches.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) – JOURNEY OF FAITH: We now have twelve enquirers on the programme. This is truly a wonderful number. Please keep them all in your prayers on their Faith Journey. Our next session will be at New Hall School -The Barn at 7pm before Fr Andrew Robinson's lecture on the 6th November. Please contact the Parish Office if you would like to join the group.

SECOND COLLECTION TODAY: For World Mission Sunday supports the work of Missio around the world supporting churches, schools, hospitals and vocations where the Church is new, young or poor.

PARISH BANQUET: New Hall will be hosting a Parish Banquet for the Chelmsford parishes (and friends) on 25th April 2026.    This is an ideal opportunity for all the Chelmsford parishes to come together socially.    Full details are on the poster on the noticeboard, or e-mail paulcrittell@icloud.com for more information.

Lecture Series on Matthew’s Gospel: Fr Andrew Robinson will be leading a series of Thursday evening talks on the Gospel of Matthew. Each session runs from 7.30–8.30pm at The Barn, New Hall School, The Avenue, Boreham, Chelmsford CM3 3HS. Tea and coffee will be served from 7.00pm. All are warmly invited. Dates below:
6th Nov: What is distinctive about Matthew’s Gospel? (Part 1)
13th Nov: What is distinctive about Matthew’s Gospel? (Part 2)
20th Nov: The Parable of the Labourers in the Vineyard – A Parable of Surprises
27th Nov: Matthew’s interpretation of Easter Day

LATEST 200 Club Winners in OLI: If you would like more information about the 200 club, please contact the Parish Office.

17th August       No. 70  A Newland
24th August       No. 8    P Perrier
7th September       No. 76 C Martin
14th September     No. 89 M Fleming
21st September      No. 106  J Barrett
28th September      No. 49 M Innes

OLI Organ Fund: Appeal for Donations: Please give donations in at Mass in a clearly marked envelope, or contact the parish office. Every contribution, large or small, will help bring new life, and music to OLI.

Brentwood Diocese Interfaith: is hosting a talk titled God of All People to mark the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate. Fr Adrian Graffy will speak on interfaith dialogue and how the Church views other faiths. The event is on Wednesday 29 October from 7 to 8.30pm at St Edward’s Primary School Meeting Room, Green Street, Upton Park, E13 9AX.  Limited parking is available. Please email by Friday 24th October frbrittobelevendran@bcdt.org to confirm attendance.

CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP: A new Charismatic prayer group meet on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm in Holy Name Hall. Join for an evening of prayer, bible readings and inspiration from the Holy Spirit. Contact Maggie on 07958 318239 for more details.

Headteacher :Our Lady Immaculate Primary School, Chelmsford Required from 1st April 2026. Start: 1 April 2026 | L15–L21 | NOR 218. Governors seek a dedicated, inspirational Headteacher who is a committed practising Catholic to build on our strong foundations. You will be well supported by our CMAT network and school community. Application deadline 12 Noon, Thursday 20th November 2025. Visits welcome. For details or an application pack, contact Lindsey Murgatroyd (Admin & Finance Officer): lindsey.murgatroyd@ourladyimmaculate.essex.sch.uk

Our Lady Immaculate Primary School is seeking new Foundation Governors: to help guide and support our Catholic community. We’re looking for committed Catholics, ideally with experience in finance, law, HR, or health and safety who are not currently connected to the school. No prior experience in education is needed, just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and contribute. To find out more, contact  admin@ourladyimmaculate.essex.sch.uk or speak to Fr Martin.

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 directly on 0330 0436474.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SOULS OF THOSE WHO HAVE DIED RECENTLY AND ALL FAMILIES WHO MOURN.

Mike HEALY (RIP) Requiem Mass 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, Victoria Docherty, Peter Dodson, Madeleine East, Troy Erickson, Marta Fevola, Mary Fletcher, Teresa Foster, Michael Hoare,  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, Margaret O'Sullivan, Christine Staines, Maureen Sullivan, Patrick Waters, Anja Welsh-Smyth, Paddy Westrip, Gerald Westrip, Gayle Williams, Shirley Willis.