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              Monday – Friday 09.30am    /   Saturday 10.00am / 7.00pm

Sunday 09.00am / 11.30am / 1.00pm (Polish) / 6.00pm

Eucharistic Adoration

               Tuesday 7.30pm – 8:30pm and after Friday Morning Mass

Every Friday 8.00pm – 9:30pm (Polish)

Confession Saturday 10:30 am – 11:00 am & 6:15 pm – 6:40 pm

SECOND COLLECTION HOME MISSION SUNDAY - £489.04 was collected last weekend.  Thank you all for your generosity.

FAITH IN ACTION: Today Sunday 24th September, after the 11.30 Mass, the Faith in Action group is inviting parishioners to share in a food tasting programme called’ THE WORLD ON A PLATE’. It is hoped that the diverse cultures and backgrounds in our parish community will be represented. Please help to make this occasion a success by contributing a small traditional dish from your country of origin to share with us.

† WE REGRET TO ANNOUNCE THE DEATH OF MARIE MESMIN RIP WHO DIED DURING THE WEEK. Marie’s funeral Mass will take place here on Wednesday 27^th September at 10am. This will be the only Mass in this day. May she rest in peace.

† PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS, THE HAPPY REPOSE OF THE SOUL OF ANN RIVIERE RIP. Ann’s funeral Mass will take place here on Thursday 28^th September at 10am. This will be the only Mass in this day. May she rest in peace.

PRE-BAPTISM MEETING. The next pre baptism meeting for those who wish to have their child baptised will take place on Friday 29^th Sept at 7.30pm in the presbytery. Please note this meeting is for parents only.

HOLY FAMILY. We welcome the senior member of staff from Holy Family Secondary School & Sixth Form who wish to address Parishioners at all our Masses this weekend. On Thursday 28^th September 2017 at 6pm Holy Family School will be holding their main school Open Evening for 2018 intake.

SVP SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE to be held at All Saints Church opposite Chingford Cemetery today Sunday 24th September at 3pm.

KEEP THE DATE- Saturday 14^th October Parish Feast Celebration! After 7pm Mass in the Parish Hall. Everyone is welcome.

HOLY ROSARY.  The month of October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary therefore Mrs Folan will be leading the Rosary in the St Patrick’s School library throughout this special month. The start date is October 5th at 8:30 am and will continue until Friday October 27th. Please come through the Year 5 entrance to access the library. All are very welcome.

ST. PATRICK SCHOOL WOULD LIKE YOUR HELP.  Can you spare a morning or afternoon each week to join the school Reading Volunteers?  We are looking to expand our team of volunteers to spend time exploring and reading books, as many children would benefit from more time reading with an adult.   Interested in sharing your love of reading?   Request forms can be found at the back of the church.  Please return to the school by 22^nd September 2017.  Thanking you in advance.

UNABLE TO MAKE IT TO MASS? The church offers a service called Mass Link.  At 6pm Sunday Mass, via Skype, we call people who want to listen to the Mass and broadcast the Mass to them over their phones. This service is available for anyone who can't make it to Mass if you are ill or housebound.  If you would like this service, please give your number to the Parish Office and we will ring you every Sunday at 6pm to listen in!

CALLING MARRIED COUPLES! Could you give 2 hours once to change the lives of 20 students? The Explore project brings together married couples with young people to have an open conversation about the realities of both marriage and family life. This exciting project is running in Catholic schools in your area and this is an invaluable and also fun way for you and your spouse to give back to your local community. If you would like to get involved or hear more please call 07972438179 or e-mail  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  .

OPEN DAY.  St. John’s R.C. Special Needs, School & College, Woodford Bridge IG8 8AX. Open Day Wednesday 4^th October 2017 10am – 12pm.  We cater for young people with disabilities between the ages of 5 - 25 yrs., within our School and College.  Enquiries 020 8504 1818 www.stjohnsrcschool.co.uk

ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, UPMINSTER is celebrating its 60th anniversary and would like to invite anyone who has had involvement with the school to a celebration evening on Friday 6th October, 2017, between 4 and 7 pm. We would invite you to bring along any mementos you have of your time at St Joseph’s to share with others.  Light refreshments will be available. Please email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  by MONDAY 2nd OCTOBER if you will be able to join us.

ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC INFANT SCHOOL, LEYTON - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT VACANCY. 
We are looking for a person who will provide effective and efficient clerical 
and welfare support to the school and our busy school office. Who will be 
the first point of contact (face to face and on the telephone) to our parents, 
children and visitors.  The successful candidate will be IT literate (including 
ability to type) and ideally have experience of administrative work in a busy 
school office environment. Please email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  for further details or call 0208 539 3000. Closing date for applications: Monday 16^th October 2017 Interview date: Thursday 19^th October 2017

JOB VACANCY.  The charitable trust that operates the Catholic National Shrine is looking to recruit a Development Officer.  For more information please see church noticeboard.

DIVINE MERCY- every Wednesday at 4pm in the Church.

UNABLE TO MAKE IT TO MASS? The church offers a service called Mass Link.  At 6pm Sunday Mass, via Skype, we call people who want to listen to the Mass and broadcast the Mass to them over their phones. This service is available for anyone who can't make it to Mass if you are ill or housebound.  If you would like this service, please give your number to the Parish Office and we will ring you every Sunday at 6pm to listen in!

PLEASE HELP.  Walsingham House at Abbotswick Funding Appeal: Target £430,000. Each year, over 5,000 young people from our schools and parishes enjoy a retreat with the Walsingham House Team. In January 2018 this work is moving to Abbotswick, a beautiful house near Brentwood, set in 14 acres of grounds. In school holidays, Abbotswick will also continue to be used by parish groups seeking a time of retreat, resting with the Lord. However, Abbotswick is in need of a significant refurbishment, and we seek your help.  Please support it as generously as you can; in the words of Bishop Alan “This project builds a prayerful and inspiring future for the young people of the Diocese.” Thank you.

THE ROYAL SCHOOL OF CHURCH MUSIC CHORAL FESTIVAL will take place this year in Brentwood Cathedral on 21^st October, and will celebrate the Centenary of Brentwood Diocese.     All singers are invited to take part.    The Festival will take form of a workshop starting at 10 a.m. to prepare the music which will be used in the Centenary Celebration Service at 4 p.m. in the afternoon.    The specially chosen music for the occasion is all contained in a book. (Cost £5).    For further details please contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or  telephone 01277 233302 (answerphone).

RSCM-EEL ANNUAL CHORAL FESTIVAL 2017. This year our Festival will be a very special occasion celebrating the Centenary of the Diocese of Brentwood. It will be held in the beautiful setting of Brentwood Cathedral on Saturday, 21^st October, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. with the Festival Thanksgiving Service at 4 p.m. The service will be conducted by Andrew Wright, Master of Music at Brentwood Cathedral.   We invite all singers to join us for a memorable and enjoyable day of singing finishing with our Thanksgiving Service. Individual singers are warmly welcomed, as are members of all choirs, robed or unrobed. The choirs of Chelmsford and Brentwood Cathedrals will be joining us for the Service. The music this year has been specially chosen and is included in a booklet which has been printed for us by the Royal School of Church Music. Copies of the booklet £5 and further information from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . 

LOURDES, SUMMER 2017 – TURN YOUR COMPUTER ON, AND ENJOY THE “VIRTUAL PILGRIMAGE.” Video clips of 2-10 minutes capture the flavour of the recent Diocesan pilgrimage, including all the homilies, and interviews with Bishop Alan and Fr Bob Hamill. You can find these via www.bcys.net or search “Virtual Pilgrimage – Lourdes 2017” on YouTube.

RED MISSIO BOX.  Please return all your red boxes to the presbytery.  Thank you all for the continuing support for this good cause.  ~Dolly.

Stewards of the Gospel Brentwood Diocese

The draft pastoral working plan for the Diocese of Brentwood was published on 7 August 2017 on the Diocesan website www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/news