PARISH NEWSLETTER St Teresa's Catholic Church The Presbytery, Brook Rd, Newbury Park, Ilford IG2 7JA Tel No & Fax 020 8590 2414 Reg Charity No 234092 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stteresasnewbpark.com Parish Priest: Fr Eamonn J Power MA 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) - 19 October 2014 Dear friends in Christ “Give the Lord Glory and Power”: This weekend we reach the 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time in Year A and in the first reading from the prophet Isaiah, the Lord God says: “Apart from me all is nothing”. This reminds us that the Lord God is indeed everything. He is the all-powerful Lord of heaven and earth who created everything and that we should honour him and love him. The theme is reinforced in the Responsorial Psalm, where we hear: “Give the Lord glory and power”. Indeed, we should always and everywhere acknowledge the Lord God for his power and glorify him in our prayers, especially thanking him for loving us so much as to send his Son Jesus. With Mary we can proclaim: “My soul glorifies the Lord…” A Trip to Rome: I know it’s very soon after my last excursion, but I will be off to Rome this week for a conference that takes place every two years. It is to do with another special ministry the Diocese has entrusted to me and I will be back in the parish on Friday. Please be assured my friends that it is a working trip and not just a jolly! Sadly, people don’t seem to believe me when I tell them this! For the weekday Mass-goers, Fr Dodd will be with you. If anyone wishes to pray the rosary afterwards you will have to organise it yourselves and also the locking up of the church afterwards. Sick Parishioners: Dillys Barrie-Dangerfied - As promised last week, I am updating you all on the situation of our friends Dillys, who has contributed so much to the parish in recent times. The stroke has left her paralysed down the right hand side and with limited power of speech. However, with good treatment and much prayer she might well, over time, make a good recovery. Let us continue to keep the situation in our prayers. Sheila Guise - Sadly, Sheila’s operation was cancelled recently and the last we heard is that she is waiting for another appointment. We also keep Sheila very much in our prayers at this time. Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Another Postponement! Sincere apologies to the regulars, but next month the Novena will once again have to be postponed by exactly one week! On Saturday, 1 November, which incidentally is also my birthday, we are rehearsing the young candidates for their confirmation by Bishop Alan the next day. So the Novena will now take place on Saturday, 8 November. November Dead: The month of November, wherein we remember the dear departed in a special way, is almost upon us. The special envelopes for the deceased have been ordered and we should have them by next weekend. The same procedure as previously applies once again, in that the names of the dear departed are placed in the envelopes and these will be placed on the altar during the month of November. As always, if you wish to make a financial contribution, place it inside the envelope. As previously, all monies received will be sent away to the Sick and Retired Clergy Fund. With regard to the blessing of graves in Barkingside, I am hoping once again to conduct a joint blessing with our friends from next door in Goodmayes, on Sunday, 9 November. If there is any change I will let you know. God Bless you all. Fr Eamonn Services During the Week Sat 18 Oct 6.00 pm Sun 19 Oct 08.00 am 10.30 am 6.30 pm Parish - Regular Notices Vigil Mass for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass Our Parish Community. 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass Petrona Nurse. Birthday Intentions Mass Jenna Fernandes. Thanksgiving One World Week Unity Service (Each weekday Mass will be preceded by Morning Prayer at 09.10 am.) Mon 20 Oct 09.30 am Tue 21 Oct 09.30 am 7.30 pm Wed 22 Oct 09.30 am 7.15 pm Thur 23 Oct 09.30 am Frid 24 Oct 09.30 am Sat 25 Oct 6.00 pm Sun 26 Oct 08.00 am 10.30 am 5.00 pm Weekday in Ordinary Time Mass Jose Mira. RIP Anniversary Weekday in Ordinary Time Mass Constance Plumb. RIP Prayer Group. St John Paul II, Pope Mass Anne Sherlock. RIP Requiem Mass for Kay McCarthy. St John of Capestrano, Priest Mass Amparo Mira. RIP Anniversary St Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop Mass Avelyn Kearney. RIP BAPTISM PREPARATION: If you are expecting a baby or have a baby for baptism in the next couple of months, please contact Helen Mac Mahon on 020 8590 9981 who will help you make the appropriate arrangements. SICK AT HOME OR IN HOSPITAL: If you know of any sick people in the Parish needing a priestly visit or to be kept in our prayers, please contact our Care of the Sick Coordinator, Wilma Lewandowski, on 020 8220 9135. PRAYERS FOR THE SICK: Please pray for Dyllis Barrie-Dangerfield, Billy Brennan, C David, Diane Foster, Tyrone Foster, Greg Gallagher, Freda Godfrey, Sheila Guise, Fr Liam Hayes, Barbara Howard, Dan Keely, Monica Keely, Lorna Lawrence, Ann Matthews, Chris McNamara, Mary O’Driscoll, Giuseppe Palumbo, Lawrence Pereira, Kathleen & Pat Reynolds, Tony Sheridan, Soosaipillai Thruchelvam, Evalina Underwood, and Jack Wheatley. Also the sick Priests of the Diocese - Mgr Michael Corley, Frs Paul Dynan and Stewart Foster. ANNIVERSARIES IN OCTOBER: Mark Fletcher, Mary Harley, Dennis Halligan, Patrick Kelleher, William Mc Mahon, Jose Mira, Michael Murphy, Judith Opok, Joseph Palumbo and Protasio Soares. MASS REQUESTS: If you are asking for a number of Masses then you must use a separate envelope for each request and place your offering in each envelope. Also, if you want a Mass offered on a particular day, then you should aim to give the Parish Secretary about 8 weeks’ notice. Although every effort will be made to meet your preferred date please note that it will not always be possible. Vigil Mass for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass Our Parish Community. 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass Petrona Nurse & Family. Thanksgiving Mass Intentions of all those who assisted Joan Marshall Holy Hour. CHURCH HALL: The Church Hall is available for bookings by Parishioners and non Parishioners alike. Please contact 07887983310 for bookings and conditions. REFRESHMENTS AFTER 10.30 AM MASS ON SUNDAY: Refreshments will once again be served in the Hall after the 10.30 am Mass. Do come along for a chat and a “Cuppa”. Sacrament of Reconciliation The Priest is available in the Reconciliation Room on Saturday from 11.30 am to 12 noon and from 5.30 pm to 5.45 pm. Parish - Meetings this Week Monday: Legion of Mary in the Presbytery Room at 7.30 pm. Tuesday: Coffee Morning Group in the Pastoral Centre after Mass Wednesday: Mother’s Prayer Group in the Pastoral Centre at 7.00 pm Thursday: Friday: Parish - In & Around CHURCH CLEANING: Team E. OFFERTORY COLLECTION: The collection for last weekend (inc Standing Orders of £142.00) raised a total of £1,095.59 of which 59% was “Gift Aided”. In addition, we received the sum of £400 from the group of parishioners who make their donations on an annual basis; all of this was “Gift Aided”. Thank you all very much for your continued support. CAFOD RESPONSE TO THE EBOLA EPIDEMIC: CAFOD’s Church partners are urgently scaling up their response to the crisis and aim to reach two million people over the coming weeks. Religious leaders are in a unique position to dispel myths and ensure that communities take the right action to prevent the spread of the disease. So the partners are working with priests and imams to spread the word about hand-washing and safe sanitation and to distribute hygiene kits. The partners are also training priests and communities to carry out safe burials as well as providing care and emotional support to families who have lost loved ones. If you would like to find out more about the work of CAFOD’s partners and how to support the work currently being undertaken on the ground please visit www.cafod.org.uk/ebola Meantime, CAFOD would be very grateful for prayers for all its partners and all the communities affected. LEGION OF MARY- HOUSE ROSARIES IN OCTOBER: The next house rosary will be held on this coming Friday, (24 October) at 6.00 pm at the home of the Field family, 82A Leyswood Drive. All are welcome. SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF UNBORN CHILDREN (SPUC): Tea, coffee and cake will be sold after the 10.30 am Mass next Sunday, (26 October) in aid of the work of SPUC. Any gifts of cakes would be gratefully received. There will a raffle and information about SPUC will also be available. Please make a point of going along to support this worthy cause. FR EAMONN’S SILVER JUBILEE: Some more photos of the Jubilee celebrations have been sent in by a parishioner and have now been uploaded to the Parish website. You can view these and all the other photos by following the link on the Home page under Photo Gallery. If you have any photos of the evening that you would like to share on the parish website or, if you would like a copy of any of the photos on the website, then please email gerry Gillan at [email protected] READERS WANTED: There remains a serious shortage of Readers for the 6.00 pm Vigil Mass on Saturdays. If you regularly attend this Mass then please consider taking an active part in this important ministry and contact Maureen Gillan as soon as possible on 020 8599 0013 to volunteer your services. CHRISTMAS FAYRE: Our annual Christmas Fayre will take place on Sunday, 07 December (just 6 weeks away) and so we want to start planning for the event now to ensure that we make this major fund raising occasion a resounding success. What we will shall need on the day are suitable raffle prizes, new, unwanted gifts, and bottles (for the Tombola). So please start collecting these sorts of items now and look out for further information in a future Newsletter. And don't forget to put the date in your diary! NEW PARISHIONERS: Please make yourselves known to Fr Eamonn and complete a Parish Registration Form (copies in the rack in the Porch) so that we may welcome and inform you about our parish life. +++++++++++++++++ REDBRIDGE FAITH FORUM: A Multi Faith walk of Peace will take place this Sunday, (19 October): Gather at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Coventry Road at 12 noon; visit four other places of worship finishing at 4 pm at the Sikh Gurdwara with a vegetarian meal. Come and join - for all or part of the walk. RECOLLECTION FOR WOMEN: The next Recollection evening will take place on this coming Tuesday, (21 October) from 6.45 pm to 9 pm at St. Augustine's Church, Barkingside. All are welcome. BCCS: The Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society will be hosting a Charity Night at Romford Greyhound Stadium next Friday evening, (24 October). Ticket are priced at £25 per person and include Entrance; a 3 Course Meal with Coffee in the Pavilion Restaurant and a Free Race Card. There are also sponsorship opportunities for companies or individuals to have a race in their name at the event. The event is expected to be really popular so please book early in order to avoid disappointment. For further details and to book tickets call Julie on 01268 784544 or email [email protected] STUDY DAY ON RELATIONS BETWEEN CATHOLICS AND JEWS: The Diocesan Commission for Evangelisation and Formation invites you to an Ecumenical Study Day on the subject of ‘Milestones in Modern Jewish Catholic Relations’ next Saturday, (25 October) from 10.30 am until 3 pm. at Brentwood Cathedral Hall. The day will be led by Sr Margaret Shepherd of the Sisters of our Lady of Sion, who is an expert in the field. Please book your place by email to [email protected] or by phoning 01277 265 289. There is no charge and a light buffet lunch is provided. THE ESSEX RECUSANT SOCIETY: The Society (Brentwood Diocesan Historical Society) will meet again next Saturday, (25 October) at 2.30 pm at The Grange, 93 Queens Road, Brentwood. To mark the 400th anniversary of Heythrop College, Michael Walsh will give a talk " From Louvain to Kensington: An English Jesuit Seminary on the Move". All are welcome. For further information please contact Miss Isobel Parks on 01268 289678. ABBOTSWICK QUIZ NIGHT: Please join us next Saturday, (25 October) at 7.30 pm for our Quiz Night. Tickets cost £10pp with a light supper and refreshments provided. Advanced booking is essential and all are welcome! For more details, please contact Abbotswick on 01277 373959. COMMEMORATIVE MASS FOR DOMINICA INDEPENDENCE: The Dominica National Development & Disaster Fund has organised a Mass on Sunday, 26 October at 2.30 pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Wanstead to commemorative Dominica's 36th Anniversary of Independence. All are welcome to share the commemorative celebration. LONDON MARATHON: Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society has Gold Bond places for runners in the London Marathon 2015 .If you are an experienced runner or someone who would value the opportunity to participate in this renowned event which takes place on Sunday, 26 April please contact Libby Phillips on 01268 784544 or [email protected] Closing date for completed applications is Friday, 31 October. If you have been lucky enough to secure your own running place through the ballot, we would invite you to join us and run for Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society. The London Marathon is a unique opportunity to raise much needed funds for the Diocesan Children’s Society and perhaps achieve a lifetime ambition! VOCATIONS EVENING: The Vocations Evenings are for you if you are aged 17-35, and considering where and how God is calling you. There is a particular focus on vocation to Priesthood and Religious Life and the group is open to all, women and men. The format of our next meeting on Friday, 7 November will focus around a new DVD about Holy Orders with some insights from Fr Stephen Wang, Chaplain to London University. We’ll watch that together and chat about it afterwards, then have a fish and chip supper and a time of prayer. The evening takes place in Brentwood and runs from about 7.30 pm – 9.15 pm and you can get more details from the Vocations Director, Fr Dominic, on 01268 281732 or foredooming@brentwoodvocations .org LONDON MARATHON: Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society has Gold Bond places for runners in the London Marathon 2015. If you are an experienced runner or someone who would value the opportunity to participate in this renowned event which takes place on Sunday, 26 April please contact Libby Phillips on 01268 784544 or [email protected] Closing date for completed applications is Friday,31 October. If you have been lucky enough to secure your own running place through the ballot, we would invite you to join us and run for Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society. The London Marathon is a unique opportunity to raise much needed funds for the Diocesan Children’s Society and perhaps achieve a lifetime ambition! SHRINES OF FRANCE PILGRIMAGE 2015: Visiting the sanctuaries of St Jean Vianney, St Margaret Mary Alacoque and St Claude La Colombiere between 6 -12 April next year. The tour includes overnight at Nevers to visit St Bernadette Soubirous and St. Amadour; overnight at Rocamadour then onto Lourdes for four nights. Superb accommodation. Scheduled Flights, luxury coach transfers. Full spiritual programme with Fr Joseph Whisstock. This is at a very relaxed pace, and will suit all. Please ring Sue Baillie on for 079 79746 707 for further information of this amazing not to be missed opportunity. Cost is £750 per person based on 2 sharing and a deposit will secure your place. IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS: The First Full Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land will take place between 1-9 July next year. Visit the sites in Jerusalem and Galilee, as well as visits to Christian Communities to see and hear about what is really happening in their lives. Detailed itinerary to follow soon. Cost £1595. If you are interested in joining this wonderful and exciting pilgrimage then please contact Fr Paul Fox at St Mary’s Church, Hornchurch on 01708 447761 or email hornchurchstmmg@dioceseofbrent wood.org CATHOLIC SINGLES is an organisation which helps single adult Catholics of all ages meet, either one to one or through social events. Please tel. 0161 941 3498, visit the website www.catholicsingles.org.uk or email [email protected] THE PENSIONERS ADVICE SERVICE: The Service has reopened after the summer break. The Network continues to provide an East London Pensioners Advice Service every Thursday from 10.00 am until 1 pm at Durning Hall Community Centre, Earlham Grove, Forest Gate, E7 9AB. Durning Hall is 2 minutes from Forest Gate Rail station and is disabled accessible. For more information please contact Sally Mulready on 0207 428 0471. Closing date for applications is this coming Monday, 20 October. NEWSLETTER ITEMS: If you have any items that you would like to appear in the weekly Newsletter then please email them to [email protected] and copy to [email protected] The copy deadline for including items in the Newsletter is Thursday 12 noon. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee to include all requests we receive in the paper edition but we will make every effort to accommodate articles and insertion requests in the on-line edition including job vacancies. ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, MALDON: The Governors are looking to appoint a new Deputy Headteacher. The start date is negotiable, but must be no later than September 2015. Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please telephone the school office on 01621 856698 to arrange a suitable time. Application form available online at http://www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk Closing date for applications is midday on this coming Friday, 24 October. Job Opportunities THE PALMER CATHOLIC ACADEMY: The Governors are seeking to appoint from January 2015 a Head of English Department. Further details can be found on the school website or by contacting Mrs Armitage at the school on 0208 590 3808. ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL, DAGENHAM: The Governors are seeking to appoint a new Data Manager. Further details of the post are available from Mrs Hartley on 020 8270 4242 or email [email protected] Applicants are welcome to visit the School. PARISH SECRETARY – OUR LADY AND ST CATHERINE OF SIENNA, BOW: A Parish Secretary is required to provide support to the Parish Priest, his parish and his other Diocesan responsibilities. The successful applicant will be experienced in office organisation, and must be a good team player with excellent communication and Microsoft office skills, including Word and Excel. Experience in a similar role would be preferred but is not essential. It is important however that all applicants are motivated, organised and able to work to their own initiative within this role. Closing date for applications is this coming Friday, 24 October with interviews to take place on 31 October. For a full job description and application form see http://rcdow.org.uk/diocese/jobs/ URSULINE ACADEMY ILFORD: The Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding, ambitious Vice Principal with a proven track record to join our senior leadership team. For further information and to download an application form please access the Academy website: www.uai.org.uk or email [email protected]
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