29th December 2024 Holy Family
Breaking News – Times of Masses During New Year
Pastoral Letter for New year form Bishop Allan
Headteacher Vacancy for September 2025 -St Peter’s Catholic Primary School RomfordHeadteacher – St Peter’s Primary School, Romford
Deadline for applications: 12:00 (noon), Friday 31st January 2025
St Francis’ Christmas Appeal
Click above to find out more about our Advent Appeal
22nd December 2024- 4th Sunday of Advent
Attached is page 2 of the newsletter
15th December 2024 – 3rd Sunday of Advent
Attached is page 2 of the newsletter
Headteacher Vacancy for September 2025 -St Peter’s Catholic Primary School Romford
Headteacher – St Peter’s Primary School, Romford- job advert linked
Deadline for applications: 12:00 (noon), Friday 31st January 2025
Marian Mission Educational and Family Support Centre Vacancies
Marian Mission Free places and Vacancy
Marian Mission job descriptions
The Ursuline Preparatory School Ilford Vacancies
Year 5 Teacher Vacancy – The Ursuline Preparatory School Ilford
Director of Learning and Teaching Vacancy- The Ursuline Preparatory School Ilford
8th December 2024 – 2nd Sunday of Advent
Attached is page 2 of the newsletter
1st December 2024 – 1st Sunday of Advent
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24th November 2024 – Christ the King
Vacancies for Foundation Governors have arisen at a number of Catholic schools across the Diocese and expressions of interests are being sought from practising committed Catholics for the ministry.
The term of office is for four years from the date of appointment.
Foundation Governors are personally appointed by the Bishop to Diocesan schools to represent his interests and those of the Catholic community as a whole.
Our schools would benefit from people with a range of skills and experiences including Finance, Education, Special Needs, Legal and Administration.
Anyone interested in the role and mission of Foundation Governor should not be put off by a lack of experience. Appropriate training is available during the period of service.
If you are interested in becoming Foundation Governor please email your expression of interest to governanceappointments@brcdt.org.
17th November 2024- 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
10th November 2024 – 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
3rd November 2024 – 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Christmas Market flyer- attached
Vice Chair of Governors – St Angela’s Ursuline is seeking a suitable volunteer for the governance role of Vice Chair of Govnernors. First and foremost this position requires joining the Governing Body of the
school as a Foundation Governor having met the requirements laid out by the Diocese of
Brentwood. www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/departments/education/vacancies/governor-vacancies
As someone in good standing with the church, this role requires previous experience as a
foundation governor in a catholic school, excellent interpersonal skills, an ability for public
speaking and the ability to understand and undertake the responsibilities of a governor set
out by the Department of Education. Suitable candidates should have an interest in education, a passion for education of girls and a belief in the success of the school is helping students seek and attain university life or apprenticeships that will make them successful in their life as well as someone who stands out as an Ursuline in the world community.
If you are such a person please contact Fran Murphy
(frances.murphy@stangelas-ursuline.co.uk) for an appointment to meet with the Chair of
Governors or Headteacher for initial consideration of the role.
27th October 2024 – 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Assistant Safeguarding Coordinator To assist the Safeguarding Coordinator with effectively managing the safeguarding duties for the Diocese.
Hours: 21 hours per week – based in Cathedral House
Start date: ASAP
Salary: dependable on skills and experience
Apply by sending a CV and covering letter (no longer than A4) HR@brcdt.org
Closing date for applications is 31 October 2024
Job description: Assistant Safeguarding Coordinator
20th October 2024 – 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
PART TIME VACANCY FOR A COOK AT THE FRIARY
The Friars are looking to employ a part time Cook. If you feel this is something you could do, please contact the Parish Office and leave your details.
6th Form Open Evening at Sacred Heart of Mary Girls’ School- poster attached
13th October 2024 – 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Bingo Night – 9th November, details next week and tickets available at the back of the church at all masses next week.
General Assistant – Canning Town – A vacancy has arisen for a part-time General Assistant to work at Canning Town – St Margarets. The post will be part-time working 25 hours pre week from Monday to Friday from 9 am until 2 pm. This is a 10-month fixed term contract that may be extended. The start date for the role is November and the salary is to be discussed subject to skills and experience.
Full job description please see General Assistant – East London at Vacancies – Brentwood Diocese (dioceseofbrentwood.net)
If you have any queries or if you would like to apply please send your CV and cover letter by email to frjohnarmitage@brcdt.org. Closing date: Monday 21st October 2024
6th October 2024 – 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
29th September 2024 – 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Run Alpha Catholic Context – Romford – Join the Alpha UK Catholic Context team on Saturday 9th November, 10am-3.30pm at St Peter’s Catholic Primary School in Romford for a session especially tailored for Catholic parishes to explore Alpha as a tool for evangelisation.
Run Alpha is designed to give you the opportunity to experience sample Alpha sessions, discover how Alpha works in a Catholic parish setting, hear from other parishes already running Alpha, and most importantly to give you space to ask all your questions.
The event is free. Please bring a packed lunch, tea and coffee will be provided. More details about the day can be found in the registration link below.
To register for Run Alpha in Romford please follow this link: Run Alpha – Catholic Context, Romford Tickets, Sat 9 Nov 2024 at 10:00 | Eventbrite
If you have any questions in the meantime please contact Michael Roche at Michael.Roche@alpha.org.
22nd September 2024 – 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Retreat Manager at Walsingham House: Walsingham House is an integral part of the youth ministry in our diocese. They are seeking to appoint a Retreat Manager who can oversee the smooth running and delivery of retreats to our schools and parishes. It is essential that applicants have experience in youth ministry. This is an exciting role and a chance to help shape the future of retreats within our diocese. For more information please see their website https://bcys.net/news/vacancies/ The closing date is midday on Tuesday 15th October.
15th September 2024 – 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society (BCCS) has a number of Gold Bond Charity places for runners in the LONDON MARATHON taking place on Sunday 27th April 2025. If you are an experienced runner or someone who would value the opportunity to participate in this renowned event, please contact Damian Dillon for further details on 07912 308000 / ddillon@bccs.org.uk. The closing date for completed applications is Friday 26th September and please note that there is a minimum sponsorship requirement of £1800 (excluding Gift Aid). If you have been lucky enough to secure your own running place through the ballot, BCCS would invite you to join them and run to support children’s mental health. The London Marathon is a unique opportunity to raise much needed funds for the Diocesan Children’s Society and perhaps achieve a lifetime ambition at the same time.
8th September 2024 – 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st September 2024 – 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
25th August 2024 – 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
18th August 2024- 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
11th August 2024- 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
4th August 2024- 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
28th July 2024-17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
21st July 2024-16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
14th July 2024-15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7th July 2024-14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
30th June 2024-Solemnity of SS Peter and Paul
23rd June 2024-12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
9th June 2024-10th Sunday in Ordinary Time
2nd June 2024-Corpus Christi
26th May 2024-Trinity Sunday
19th May 2024-Pentecost Sunday
12th May 2024-Seventh Sunday of Easter
28th April 2024-Fifth Sunday of Easter
21st April 2024-Fourth Sunday of Easter
14th April 2024-Third Sunday of Easter
7th April 2024-Second Sunday of Easter
31st March 2024-Easter Sunday
24th March 2024-Palm Sunday
17th March 2024-5th Sunday of Lent
‘BISHOP ALAN LISTENS’ RESEARCH REPORT
Understanding why Catholics in the Diocese of Brentwood no longer come to Church
Last summer Bishop Alan invited Catholics who no longer regularly come to Church to get in touch so that he could seriously listen to their stories and experiences and begin to understand why so many Catholics no longer feel as though they belong in the Church.
This report presents a moving and challenging insight into how our Church and the Covid-19 pandemic have contributed to a movement away from a regular practice of faith for many Catholics, and offers our Church a rich repository of wisdom that might enhance and inform our ongoing journey of renewal in the diocese.
Thank you to all those who so generously and thoughtfully participated in this research. Please share this link/report with those whom you know have participated in this research. Go to the home page of https://www.
10th March 2024-4th Sunday of Lent
3rd March 2024-3rd Sunday of Lent
18th February 2024-1st Sunday of Lent
11th February 2024-6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
4th February 2024-5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
28th January 2024-4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
21st January 2024-3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
14th January-2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Pilgrimage to Fatima, Portugal 2024– Details attached
7th January 2024-The Epiphany of the Lord
PASTORAL LETTER for the Solemnity of the Epiphany 2024
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