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
“Adoremus” Festival at Oscott College, Birmingham on Saturday, 14th September
On Saturday 14th September at Oscott College in Birmingham, the “Adoremus” National Eucharistic Congress and Pilgrimage is taking place with representatives from dioceses across England and Wales.
Our diocese has been allocated a limited number of places. If you would like to go please email the Diocesan Co-ordinator, Father Dan Mason at frdanmason@brcdt.org
There will be a coach leaving for the Congress from St Edward the Confessor Parish, Romford at 8am on the day. There is no charge for the coach or attending the Congress but you will need to bring a packed lunch.
Called and Gifted Teaching Day at the Most Holy Redeemer, Billericay: Saturday, 14th September
On Saturday 14th September from 9am to 4.15pm at the Most Holy Redeemer Church in Billericay we will be running a “Called and Gifted” teaching day.
“Called and Gifted” is a discernment process developed by the Catherine of Siena Institute which enables everyone to understand the gifts and the charisms that God has given to them so that they are able to share these gifts with others. Those who have taken part in the Called and Gifted process have found that their faith has deepened and that they have been able to discover new ways of serving God in their parish and the wider community.
As well as the teaching day, participants are invited to complete an online “Gifts Inventory” prior to the day, as well as having a 1-1 Zoom session with a member of the Called and Gifted team.
The total cost of the process including the Teaching Day is £120 which includes online access to the Gifts Inventory as well as a Resource book which will be given out during the Teaching Day.
In order to secure your booking please register your interest before Friday 23rd August by emailing the Billericay Parish Office at billericay@brcdt.org.
If you would like more information about Called & Gifted please visit their website: https://www.calledandgifted.org.uk/
Open House: Saturday, 12th October 2024
On Saturday 12th October the Most Holy Redeemer Church, Billericay will be hosting a day focusing on parish renewal with talks and workshops designed to help parishes transition from maintenance to mission. Bishop Alan will also be presiding at the Midday Mass.
Get inspired by priests and parishioners as they share stories of transformation. Hear what they are learning and dream about the change that could be possible in your own parish.
The day will last from 9.30am to 5pm and the cost is £20 per person. In order to attend you need to register in advance by following this link: https://divinerenovation.org/events/
28th July 2024-17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Inspire, nurture and accompany young people on the edge of East London. The parishes in the Romford Parish Partnership are recruiting a Parish Partnership Youth Coordinator. Salary £30,000/year, closing date September 10th 2024, start date no later than January 2025. This is a new role, with amazing potential to bring young people into leadership in the Church, and provide a wide range of opportunities for them to live and deepen their faith within a diverse and vibrant part of London. Full details: https://www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/diocese/working-for-us/
Headteacher – Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School, Chelmsford Required from 1st September 2025. Group 2: L8 – L21 (starting salary based on experience). NOR: 218 (one form entry).
Governors are seeking to appoint a dedicated and inspirational Headteacher who is a committed, practising Catholic. Someone who shares our vision and passion and has the leadership and ambition to build on the successes of our school. Our Lady Immaculate Catholic School is a caring, friendly school and community where our Catholic ethos is central to all that we do. Our new Headteacher will work with governors to shape the strategic direction of the school and will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of Our Lady Immaculate School. Our new Headteacher will lead a team that strives together in the best interest of all our children, following the school’s mission statement; “At Our Lady Immaculate School, we will inspire our children to achieve personal excellence for themselves and for the glory of God.” Deadline for applications: 12:00 noon on Monday 30th September 2024. We warmly welcome and encourage applicants to visit our school, please speak with the Admin & Finance Officer, Lindsey Murgatroyd for more information. For an Application Pack please email: lindseymurgatroyd@ourladyimmaculate.essex.sch.uk
21st July 2024-16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
14th July 2024-15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Communion 2025 – Application forms available here
Job Opportunity – Walsingham House Retreat Manager: Walsingham House at Abbotswick, the youth retreat centre for the Diocese of Brentwood, are seeking to appoint a Retreat Manager. The Retreat Manager will work to ensure the smooth and efficient running of retreats, leading and training the volunteer team, and developing the programmes on offer to schools and parishes. Walsingham House has an excellent reputation for the quality of the retreats offered and after a year to rebuild we are keen to develop this further. This is not necessarily a “live-in” role but accommodation can be provided if required. For more information please see: https://bcys.net/news/vacancies/ Closing date is Friday 30th August.
7th July 2024-14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
30th June 2024-Solemnity of SS Peter and Paul
7th July 2024 – THE REPOSITORY WILL BE OPEN AFTER ALL SUNDAY MASSES.
12th July – Mass for Bubbly Club 9:15am. Everyone welcome to the Mass
23rd June 2024-12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
23RD JUNE 2024 – THE REPOSITORY WILL BE OPEN AFTER ALL SUNDAY MASSES.
16th June 2024-11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Caretaker- The Most Holy Redeemer- Billericay
Vacancy: The Most Holy Redeemer Parish, Billericay is looking to employ a caretaker for the Canon Roche Pastoral Centre for 10 hours per week at £13 an hour. The role requires flexibility, working daytime, evening, and weekends.
If you – or any of your family or friends – are interested in this role, please first contact Most Holy Redeemer Parish Office on 01277 624891 for a copy of the job description and person specification or email office@mostholyredeemer.org.uk.
You should then send in your CV, with a covering letter demonstrating how your experience and skills match the essential requirements and attributes of the role as per the job description and person specification.
Closing date for CVs/applications is Friday 19th July 2024. DBS checks and references will be required.
9th June 2024-10th Sunday in Ordinary Time
2nd June 2024-Corpus Christi
The Wedding of EDOARDO TOSO & MADELEINE SHAW ROBERTS
Please keep this couple in your prayers. Edoardo & Madeleine will be getting married on 6th July 2024 in Italy.
26th May 2024-Trinity Sunday
BCYS Summer Lourdes Pilgrimage, 20th – 27th July 2024
There are a handful of last minute places available if anyone in school year 10+ still wishes to join this pilgrimage with the BCYS.
Full details on the pilgrimage and how to apply can be found at www.bcys.net/events/sl24 or email gabriellaskinner@brcdt.org
Walsingham House Anniversary Mass, 31st August at Walsingham House at Abbotswick
We invite anyone who may have been involved with Walsingham House over the years to celebrate 40 years of volunteer teams with us, beginning with Mass celebrated by Bishop Alan at 12pm and followed by celebrations at our beautiful retreat house just outside Brentwood
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
Easter 2024 St Francis Church Services – Printable leaflet here
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
Volunteer at the St John Bosco Children’s Camp; from 27th July – 3rd August help give 100 children a holiday. Helpers must be 18+, and the Camp will arrange for a DBS check, and appropriate training. To help at the Bosco Camp is a wonderful experience, and now is the time to apply. Details: www.boscocamp.co.uk
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
Celebrate 40 years of Walsingham House. Mass celebrated by Bishop Alan at 12:00 on 31st August, 2024 in memory of co-founder Fr Pat Sammon RIP. More details here
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