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19th Sunday in Ordinary time (Year A)

9th August 2026

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The Priests return to the Brentwood Diocese!
Fr. Eugene O'Hagan and Fr. Martin O'Hagan - formerly of the celebrated singing trio 'The Priests' - invite you to join them at a one-off charity weekend, hosted by and in support of the Brentwood Catholic Children's Society.

Choose from an elegant Gala Dinner or sophisticated Charity Luncheon, both being held at a stunning Grade II listed manor house. Enjoy fine dining and seize a rare opportunity to see Fr. Eugene and Fr. Martin perform in an intimate and exclusive setting - this is an occasion not to be missed!

09th-10th October at The Lawn, Rochford - for full details and to purchase tickets, please visit www.bccs.org.uk/get-involved/events-campaigns/ or contact Julie Abbott 07912 277413

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Infant Baptism Preparation Courses: The last Baptism Preparation Course for 2026 is Wednesday 14^th October at 7.30 p.m. in Our Lady Star of the Sea, Tilbury. The next Baptismal Preparation Course will be in the New Year 2027. Please contact Fr. Anthony as soon as you can to register and arrange for the Baptism Preparation course. Courses are held in Our Lady Star of the Sea, Tilbury 7.30 p.m.

Baptism dates for 2026: All Baptisms begin at 4.00 p.m. on Saturday in Our Lady Star of the Sea, Tilbury and after 11.00 a.m. Sunday Mass in Our Lady and St. Joseph, Stanford-le-Hope. The dates for 2026 are: Saturday 26^th September, Sunday 27^th September, Saturday 24^th October and Sunday 25^th October, Saturday 21^st November and Sunday 22^nd November.

Please Note there are no Baptisms during the Advent and Lenten seasons.

Confirmation

Enrolment Mass will be on Sunday 23^rd November at 11.00 a.m. in Our Lady and St. Joseph Church, Stanford-le-Hope.

The first session will be on Wednesday 3^rd December at 7.00 p.m. in Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Tilbury.

BCYS – just keep the monthly Mass in Brentwood

Pilgrimages

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Pilgrimage to Medjugorje 27^th April to 2^nd May 2026. Cost is £620.00 shared basis and £690.00 single room. Can be paid in instalments. Inc return flight, half board. Every day English Mass, Rosary and adoration. Fly to Croatia followed by coach to Bosnia, Medjugorje where our Blessed Mother invites you to visit her. For more information contact Claire Chandler at Gold Star Pilgrimages on 07980 481845. Fr. Anthony is promoting this pilgrimage for Easter 2026. Please contact Claire to book your place or find out more about this pilgrimage.

Parish Appeal video

https://vimeo.com/1115554004/a2a29b6d82.

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In church now! ! You are now able to make your regular donations or "one offs" by simply tapping your card on a machine like this. You simply decide on how much you wish to donate then tap. How easy is that! Of course you can still use your Gift ASid envelopes if you wish. Watch out for more information.

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To see a large print version of this letter from the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of the Holy Family in London

Caritas Brentwood are regularly updating information on their website, covering donations, prayer, and welcoming those who are fleeing the Ukraine. You will find everything at https://www.caritasbrentwood.org/ukraine/

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