Newsletter 21st September 2025

First Reading: Amos 8: 4-7
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 113: 1-2, 4-6, 7-8
Second Reading: First Timothy 2: 1-8
Alleluia: Second Corinthians 8: 9
Gospel: Luke 16: 1-13

OUR LADY IMMACULATE CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL TOURS SEPTEMBER 2026 INTAKE: Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School are holding their school tours for prospective parents on Monday, 20th October at 1.45pm, 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.

ST JOHN PAYNE SCHOOL OPEN EVENING INVITATION: Thursday 25th September 5:30pm to 8pm. There will be opportunities to hear from the Headteacher, students keen to accompany visitors on tour, and time to meet the fantastic staff. The evening provides a wonderful showcase of the fantastic provision students enjoy. The Headteacher's address is at 5:45pm, 6:45pm and 7:45pm. More information at https://www.sjp.essex.sch.uk/a... Tours of the school are available throughout September & October, contact the school office to arrange.

SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND: For Evangelii Gaudium Day. The money raised supports the work of the Bishops’ Conference Mission Directorate seeking new ways of understanding the faith and reaching out to others.

TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION OF MUSIC AND SONG: O'Connors Pub , 7 Hall Street (just off Moulsham Street) CM1 0HG on Sunday, 28th September from 12-2pm. Everyone will receive a warm welcome, and enjoy a couple of hours of good company, toe tapping music and plenty of songs.

SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND: In aid of Brentwood Catholic Children's Society (BCCS): The Chelmsford branch of the Knights of St Columba (KSC) completed their annual charity fundraising walk on Sat 13 September, when a group enjoy a pleasant four mile/two hour circular walk in the countryside near Ingatestone. The Knights take this collection to support the valuable work of BCCS in our local communities, in particular through our church schools. Please give generously, especially as a a proportion of the donations linked to this walk will see BCCS benefit from match funding (i.e. your donation could be doubled !). Thank you.

CAFOD FAMILY FAST DAY. This will be held on Friday 3rd October. There will be a short talk at the masses at OLI and HN on the weekend of 27th/28th September

FR BRIAN MCWILLIAMS FUNERAL. His Requiem Mass will be on Friday 26th September at 11am in Our Lady Help of Christians in Westcliff on Sea. Fr Brian was a Parish Priest of Holy Name.

PARISH SYNODAL GROUP: Interested in the recent Synod in Rome and helping shape the future of our Parish and Church? Our group meets regularly to pray, listen, and reflect on how we can grow as a community of faith. To join or find out more, contact Sr Claire via the Parish Office.

KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBA WALKING QUIZ: KSC will be holding their annual Walking Quiz on Sunday 28th September. It will be round Coggeshall and is about observing the interesting features of a route through the village. Come alone or with a small team, but let us know at thompsoncjt01@blueyonder.co.uk . We meet at the Stoneham Street car park at 13.45 to start at 14.00. Entry free and there will be small prize.

KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBA ANNUAL LECTURE: On Wednesday 1st October at 8pm in St Augustine’s, Ben Hitchen will share his experience of volunteering with the Hosanna House and Children’s Pilgrimage Trust (HCPT) in Lourdes, what makes it unique, and its impact on children with disabilities and their families. All welcome – bring friends and family. For details, contact thompsoncjt01@blueyonder.co.uk

SAINT ÓSCAR ROMERO TALK: Archbishop John Wilson (Archbishop of Southwark), will be giving a talk on Saint Óscar Romero, in the Cathedral Parish Hall on Wednesday 8th October at 7.30pm. All Welcome.

THANK YOU: Tim, Rebecca, Richard & Liz would like to thank the many parishioners who wrote, emailed, sent cards, had Masses said and came to Vicky Gallagher’s funeral for their words and actions which have been both a comfort to, and joy for, us following her long fight with cancer. Thanks also to the carers, nurses and doctors who did so much for us all, especially towards the end of her life.

BCYS JUBILEE YOUTH MASS: On Thursday 2nd October, Youth Mass will be celebrated with Bishop Alan at Brentwood Cathedral, following a talk from the Donal Walsh #livelife foundation starting from 6:30pm. All young people around the Diocese are very welcome to join. Get in touch at info@bcys.net for more information.

BCYS Catechist Training & Resources Day 2025, Saturday 8th November 2025. Open to all confirmation and first holy communion catechists, youth leaders, and children’s liturgy coordinators in the Diocese of Brentwood.
The day offers formation, practical workshops, inspiring speakers, and networking to support First Holy Communion and Confirmation programmes. Open to adults and young leaders (16+); full details and booking at www.bcys.net/events/catechists...

SILENT WEEKEND RETREAT SION CATHOLIC COMMUNITY: Friday 10th-12th October 2025. Our theme focuses on the universal call to holiness. Our guest speaker for the weekend is Fr Emmanuel Mansford, CFR (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal). This silent weekend retreat offers us the opportunity to spend time with the Lord in quiet prayer and reflection.
40 Hours of continuous, guidance & ministry included. For more information or to book, visit https://sioncommunity.org.uk/a... or email admin@sioncommunity.org.uk

NEW HALL SCHOOL CHAPLAINCY ASSISTANT VACANCY: New Hall is seeking two people to join our vibrant Chaplaincy Department. A crucial aspect of this role is working with our sister school, the Ecole Christ Ressuscite, and religious community, the Daughters of the Resurrection, in Masaka, Rwanda, who belong to the same Order as our Founding Community, the Canonesses of the Holy Sepulchre. The two successful applicants will spend one term volunteering in this vibrant community and teaching in our sister school in Rwanda.
For further details and to apply please see our vacancy: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/115...

BAPTISMS THIS WEEK: We welcome Chantel and Elon to our Catholic community. Please pray for them and their families.

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.
Patricia NUTTON (RIP) Requiem Mass on Thursday 2nd October at 1pm in Our Lady Immaculate Church.
Noreen SMITH (RIP) Requiem Mass on Friday 3rd October at 1:30pm in Our Lady Immaculate Church.
Enid MACLEOD (RIP) Requiem Mass on Thursday 16th October at 1pm in Our Lady Immaculate Church.
John ROBINSON (RIP) Requiem Mass on Friday 17th October at 2pm in Holy Name Church.
Grazia PAOLA (RIP) Requiem Mass to be arranged in Our Lady Immaculate 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, Valerie Cummins, Doreen Cornish, Antonia Dias, Victoria 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, Margaret O'Sullivan, Christine Staines, Maureen Sullivan, Patrick Waters, Anja Welsh-Smyth, Gayle Williams, Shirley Willis.