Newsletter 29th June 2025

First Reading : Acts 12:1-11

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm34(33)2-9 R. 5

Second Reading: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18

Alleluia: Matthew 16-18

Gospel: Luke 16:13-19

SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEK: This annual appeal supports the Pope Leo's mission around the world—proclaiming the Gospel, promoting peace, and responding to those in need. It also helps fund the Vatican’s charitable outreach to communities affected by war, natural disasters, and poverty. Your contribution is a sign of unity with the Holy Father and a gesture of practical love for the most vulnerable.

Parish Office Update: The parish office has now relocated to the Presbytery at St Augustine. The Parish Office is open between 9am-1pm every weekday. Please note the office will be shut on Tuesday 1st July.

JULY YOUTH MASS WITH BCYS: On Thursday 3rd July, Youth Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Alan at Brentwood Cathedral. There will be pizza in the parish hall from 6pm, followed by Youth Mass in the Cathedral from 7:30pm where Bishop Alan will bless all those travelling on our youth pilgrimage to Lourdes this Summer. All young people around the Diocese are very welcome to join – there is no need to book! Get in touch at info@bcys.net for more information.

SUMMER FESTIVAL: Our Lady Immaculate primary school Saturday 5th July, 3-6pm on the school field, entrance via New Writtle street.Everyone is welcome to join us for and afternoon of fun and games. There will be a DJ, inflatables, games, raffles, grand draw, refreshments and a BBQ. Entrance fee is £1 per adult and 50p per child and a wristband for unlimited inflatable use is £5. We hope to see you there and thank you for your support.

OUR LADY OF FATIMA Statue Visitation Programme: Bring Her Into Your Home. Host the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima in your home for a week of prayer and family devotion. Choose your visitation period: Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday. At the end of the week, the family returns the statue to the Sacristy for the next family to collect.Dates are available from June onwards.To reserve a date and arrange collection from Our Lady Immaculate Church, contact: Adline – after the 9:00 AM Sunday Mass or 10:30 AM Saturday Mass, or Sophia – after the 12:00 PM Sunday Mass or 10:30 AM Saturday Mass.You can also email: homepilgrimvirginstatuevisitat@gmail.com
“In the end, my Immaculate Heart will triumph.”
Our Lady of Fatima

St Vincent de Paul (SVP) Brentwood Community Festival: – Saturday 12th July, 1 PM – 3:30 PM, Brentwood Cathedral. Come along to this free event celebrating the work of SVP volunteers across Essex and East London, and discover how you can help make a difference in our community and beyond. Music, food, and displays of life-changing projects.
All welcome! Book your free ticket:www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-festival-svp-tickets-1404654331919

Parish Administrator Vacancy at Our Lady of Good Counsel- Wickford: A vacancy has arisen for a Parish Administrator, to provide administrative support services to the Parish Office by implementing and maintaining office systems, processes and procedures and delivering a welcoming, appropriate service to those attending the parish office.The post will be part-time working 12 hours per week – (4 Days per week, 3 hours per day). The salary is £12.60 per hour.
The closing date for applications is 12pm on 8th July 2025 and we will then invite suitable applicants to interview. If you have any queries or if you would like to apply, please send your CV by email to wickford@brcdt.org

The Divine mercy apostolate - 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

BAPTISMS THIS WEEK: We welcome Clara and Luca as the newest members of our Catholic community this weekend. Please keep them and their families in your prayers.

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.

Michael MARTIN (RIP) Requiem Mass on Wednesday 2nd July at 12:30pm in Our Lady Immaculate Church
Giorgio PAOLA (RIP) Requiem Mass on Friday the 4th July at 12:30pm in Our Lady Immaculate Church

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK AND HOUSEBOUND OF OUR PARISHES, (AND ALL WHO ARE SICK.) Susan Ager, Annie Blake, Maureen Byrne, Marie Callahan, Valerie Cummins, Doreen Cornish, 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, Maura Magee, Barry & Shelia Mayo, Sarah & Henry McKeon, Monica McShane, Donny McColl, Margaret O'Sullivan, Grazia Paola, Christine Staines, Patrick Waters, Anja Welsh-Smyth, Gayle Williams, Shirley Willis.