PASTORAL LETTER for the Solemnity of the Epiphany 2024
31st December Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
24th December 4th Sunday of Advent
Crib Collection Poster- Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society
The SVP are looking for volunteers willing to help children put their faith into action. Could this be you? The St Vincent de Paul Society have primary school groups called Mini Vinnies, and volunteers would support teachers or youth leaders wishing to start a group in their school or parish. They will talk to children about how they can make a difference to those living in poverty and share resources to support the group. The role is flexible but does need people with some availability during school hours (at least 2 mornings or afternoons per month) who are willing to travel within the diocese (all costs are covered). If you are passionate about helping children discover how they can make a difference in their communities, please email Sarah for more information on youngvincentians@svp.org.uk. You do not have to have previous experience of working with children as all training will be given. Our next initial training day is on Tuesday 27th February 2024.
17th December 3rd Sunday of Advent
DIOCESE OF BRENTWOOD
From Rt Rev Mgr Gordon Read, Diocesan Chancellor & Judicial Vicar. If you know the whereabouts of Mr Simon Masey Robinson, please contact the Tribunal Office via Email – tribunal@brcdt.org – quoting reference number 16/23. Thank you.
10th December 2nd Sunday of Advent
Christmas Service Times Leaflet
3rd December 1st Sunday of Advent
Sahara Desert Retreat in Morocco, 26th February 2024 – 11th March 2024
Including a day visiting Marrakesh and 9 full days in the Desert. With Fr Arnaud and Deacon Vladimir from St Antony’s in Forest Gate. Designed for young adults, open to all adults able to hike 4 – 6 hours a day for 9 full days in the desert. £952 (plus flight). www.desert-retreat.com or phone Catherine at 07807 348223.
26th November 34th Sunday in Ordinary Time
19th November 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
BCYS SUMMER LOURDES YOUTH PILGRIMAGE – July 2024 (exact dates TBC) Bookings are now open online for the Brentwood Catholic Youth Service pilgrimage to Lourdes in July. The week is spent serving the main Diocesan pilgrimage, assisting the elderly and infirm, alongside times of retreat, reconciliation, visiting the baths, taking part in the beautiful Processions, an afternoon in the mountains, party and social nights – all with other young Catholics from around our Diocese. The pilgrimage is open to all those in school year 10 – 13, with all those of school leaver age (18+) invited to join us as young leaders (subject to attending a training weekend). All details and applications can be found on the website www.bcys.net/events/sl24
To find out more about the work of the BCYS, please visit www.bcys.net
12th November 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
5th November 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
29th October 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
22nd October 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8th October 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st October 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
24th September 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
17th September 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
10th September 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
3rd September 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
27th August 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
20th August 20th Sunday in Ordinary time
13th August 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Our Young Parishioners safely back from World Youth Day with Fr Pascal Uche and Fr Anthony Cho.
6th August The Transfiguration of the Lord
30th July 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
23rd July 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
16th July 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
9th July 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
2nd July 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
25th June 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
18th June 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
11th June Corpus Christie
4th June Holy Trinity
28th May Pentecost
21st May 7th Sunday of Easter
14th May 6th Sunday of Easter
7th May 5th Sunday of Easter
30th April 4th Sunday of Easter
23rd April 3rd Sunday of Easter
16th April 2nd Sunday of Easter
9th April Easter Sunday
2nd April Palm Sunday
26th March 5th Sunday of Lent
19th March 4th Sunday of Lent
12th March 3rd Sunday of Lent
5th March 2nd Sunday of Lent
26th February 1st Sunday of Lent
19th February 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
12th February 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5th February 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
29th January 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
22nd January 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
15th January 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday 8th January 2023 The Baptism of Jesus
Newsletter SUNDAY 1ST JANUARY 2O23 MARY, HOLY MOTHER OF GOD.
Newsletter Christmas Day 2022
Newsletter Fourth Sunday of Advent 18 12 22
Christmas Services Times
Newsletter Third Sunday of Advent 11 12 22
Newsletter First Sunday Advent 27 11 22
Newsletter 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 14 11 22
Newsletter Archive 2022
Mass Times
PRAY FOR UKRAINE:
Pope Francis has asked that we all pray for the situation in Ukraine.
LAUDATE Si
Brentwood Diocese Laudato Si Initiative –https://www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Laudato-Si-Main-Document-Low-Res-PDF-for-website-1.pdf
- A short guide to Laudato Si – https://www.progressio.org.uk/sites/progressio.org.uk/files/laudato_si_guide_web.pdf
- Global Healing Formation Sessions – https://www.cbcew.org.uk/home/our-work/environment/global-healing/
- CAFOD’s Parish Livesimply Award –https://cafod.org.uk/Campaign/Livesimply-award
THE REPOSITORY remains closed but items are available through the parish office. Items can be ordered via the parish office (by phone or email) and can be picked up on a Sunday from the back of the church.
Note that the MASS INTENTION BOOK is still available. Intentions can be made via the parish office in the absence of the actual book in the church. Also via the Mass Intentions page on this website
THE THRESHOLDS OF HOPE WEBSITE has now been launched. This new online resource is the work of the Brentwood Diocese Vicariate for Adult Formation and aims to help adults to deepen their relationship with Christ and His Church. Please have a look at the website and watch it develop over time. Do let us know what you think of it. The website address is www.thresholdsofhope.co.uk
Threshold of Hope page – Brentwood Diocese
Vocation Cafe – A Facebook Group for Catholic Young Adults in London
COMPASS Discernment Programme. Young adults 18-40 – How do I make good decisions? Can I notice how God’s spirit acts in my life? Join us to listen, reflect and share. Email us: CompassCVP@gmail.com More info: Discernment Programme or Https://fb.me/e/3MA8KE2ar #vocation #religiouslife #discernment #joy