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DO NOT HESITATE TO RING FR. ANTHONY ON 01375 842309 OR EMAIL HIM AT hinghcho@gmail.com  IF THERE IS ANYTHING URGENT. 

THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS.

Father Anthony

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INVASION OF UKRAINE

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

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Helping those in the Ukraine, and Ukrainian Refugees. 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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Jubilee Celebration  Poster

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Brentwood Cathedral  are very proud of their regular Wednesday Lunchtime Music Recitals which have been running for a number of years. Every third Wednesday of the month they have had young organists from the Royal College of Music, London performing for us all (their recitals are now in their thirteenth year) as well as other wonderful recitals they host, i.e. piano, violin, cello, saxophone, voice etc .etc.  Entrance is free but a donation would be greatly received.  They are delighted to inform you that next Wednesday 25 May at the usual time of 1pm – 1.45pm David SILKOFF will be giving a Lunchtime PIANO Recital which will consist of the following popular pieces:-

Ludwig van Beethoven                 Sonata Pathetique Op 18 in C minor 

Franz Schubert                              Impromptu Op 90 Gb major

Frederic Chopin                            Nocturne Op 48 in C minor

Frederic Chopin                            Ballade No. 1 in G minor

Claude Debussy                            Clair de Lune

Sergei Rachmaninov                    Prelude Op 23 in G minor

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Gidea Park Faith Talks

THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES:   

Throughout the fifty days of Easter we read from the Acts of the Apostles, the New Testament book which narrates the early years of the Church. Fr Adrian Graffy, parish priest of Gidea Park and member of the Pontifical Biblical Commission, has prepared faith talks on ‘The Acts of the Apostles’ and ‘Paul in Acts’, for your use through the Easter season. To access these free audio recordings please go to the home page of www.whatgoodnews.org and scroll down to ‘Acts in Easter’. Thank you.

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Have you thought about becoming a Trustee for the Christus Catholic Trust?

The Christus Trust is a dynamic Catholic Multi Academy Trust which currently comprises of 6 primary schools in the Thurrock, Basildon, and Brentwood areas. 

Holy Cross, South Ockendon

St Joseph’s, Stanford Le Hope

St Mary’s, Tilbury

St Peter’s, Billericay

St Teresa’s, Basildon

St Thomas of Canterbury, Grays

All the schools are thriving, successful communities and the Trust Board is looking to recruit additional trustees to assist in governing the organisation. Trustees are responsible for providing appropriate oversight, governance, and leadership. 

If you think that you would like to contribute to the education of young people in this area, then the Christus Trust would be delighted to hear from you. Being a trustee can be a challenging but very rewarding role with the potential to effect change and improve the educational experience, welfare, and success of children.

Please contact Joanna Seymour, Catholic Senior Executive Leader. Registered Office: St Joseph’s primary School, Scratton Road, Stanford Le Hope, Essex SS17 0PA 01375 672217 info@christus.org.uk

CCT Newsletter

Potential Trustees Information pack

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DOES THE CATHOLIC CHURCH HAVE A FUTURE? … 

HAVE YOUR SAY …

In 2023 the Bishops will gather at a Synod in Rome to discuss the future of the Catholic Church and WE have been given an opportunity to contribute to that discussion. Don’t miss that opportunity for our families and future loved-ones. The Diocese have asked us: “What is the Holy Spirit saying to us now as Church?  What are the opportunities that are opening up?  How might the Church look tomorrow?  This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, a fantastic chance to have a voice. Tell us and share your dream for the future of the Church.”  Our Synodal Journey 2021-2023 - Brentwood Diocese (dioceseofbrentwood.net) . 

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Please pray for our First Holy Communion Children 

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Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham – 28th May 2022: Join Bishop Alan and other parishes around the Diocese of Brentwood in Walsingham as we celebrate the Year of the Family ‘Hearing and Doing the Word of God’. We will celebrate Mass at the Basilica before walking the Holy Mile to the grounds of Walsingham Abbey to celebrate Vespers and Benediction on the site of the Holy House. If you would like to come please contact Fr. Anthony with your name and mobile number and how many will be participating ASAP.D

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Universe Catholic Weekly

The Universe Catholic Weekly is thrilled to announce that we have launched our new online newspaper with the full support of our first subscriber none other than His Eminence Cardinal Vincent Nichols.

Order your Digital 4 weeks FREE trial supply by calling Michelle on 0743 661 7650 or email:michelle.jones@universecatholicweekly.co.uk

Please click on the link below for this week’s Universe Catholic Weekly.

https://mailchi.mp/7308348b8460/your-catholic-universe-digital-edition-13602764

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PLEASE COLLECT YOUR NEW GIFT AID ENVELOPES FROM THE  BACK OF THE CHURCH

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Job opportunities 

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 Right to Life updates

please click here t Right to Life page

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Safeguarding Advice from the diocese

Please click https://cathedralbrentwood.org/safeguard-cv-scams/

Essex Police Fraud Alerts 

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Regular Offertory

Please go to our new pages  Donations and Gift Aid to find out more and the on line Gift Aid page  to join our Gift Aid scheme

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A Personal Message from Father Anthony

While Mass is still being celebrated every Sunday at 11.00am and on Monday and Tuesday’s at 09.15am I do appreciate that you may find it difficult or unsettling to attend a gathering at Mass at the moment. Please be assured that, when we meet as a parish, all of you are remembered in our prayers.

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continuing generosity in these strange and difficult times, without which we could neither maintain our parish life and parish family with the worship of Christ in the way we do now. I am very aware of the straightened times in which we live, and I marvel at the kindness of all of you who continue to help me in the vital work of upkeeping our parish.

As, with yourselves, the bills for the parish do keep arriving!

These bills are normally met by your generosity of your donations to the weekly offerings.

You will understand that, in these strange times, the offertory collections are much reduced.

While you may not feel able at the moment to attend Mass I am asking that you consider how you could continue to support the parish financially for the good of the future of the parish.

Opportunities for giving can be found in the ‘Offerings / Gift Aid tab of the website.

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