NEW CHOIR MEMBERS WELCOME
Webmaster • November 5, 2022
Our choir would like to welcome new members from the Parish of all ages. It would also be great to see former members of the folk group. No previous experience is necessary. We rehearse every Thursday from 7.15 to 8.30pm and will be resuming on 10th November after half term to prepare Christmas music for the Parish Carol service and midnight Mass. We also sing at the 11am Mass on the first and third Sundays of the month, at important events and weddings and we perform an annual concert. For further details please contact Cathy on 07813070003 or Tracy 07786146989 Please do come along, if this is something you have been meaning to do for some time, it’s the perfect time to join us.
VERY MANY THANKS to all our parishioners who helped to make our Christmas celebrations so peaceful and prayerful. Our altar servers, the beautiful flower arrangements, readers, eucharistic ministers, the choir and organist, church cleaners, sacristans, ushers, those who built and assembled the crib. So many people who work so hard behind the scenes to make it possible for us to celebrate Christmas worthily and well. Also thank you for your generous Christmas offerings; they are much appreciated.
Banks have been increasing their charges for processing cash “payments in” at an enormous rate and our bankers [HSBC] are no exception. This means that a significant proportion of our weekly income goes in bank charges. To help offset this expense terminals will be available in the church from this weekend to enable parishioners to use debit and credit cards to make contributions. They operate in the same way as terminals in shops, restaurants, etc. Should you wish to gift aid your donation just select the option and the terminal will prompt you to enter your details. This only has to be done once as the terminals will remember your gift aid details for donations in the future using the same card.
HOLY TRINITY & ST LAURENCE MOTHERS’ UNION – invite parishioners to their Annual Festival of Readings & Carols at Mossford Green IG6 2BX at 2.30pm on Tuesday, 9 th December. Please advise for catering purposes if you are attending on 020 8504 3500 or mothersunion@holytrinitybarkingside.org.uk
WORLD YOUTH SUNDAY, celebrating the young people of our Church. There will be a second collection to support the work of the Brentwood Catholic Youth Service, helping young people grow in faith through retreats, pilgrimages, and leadership opportunities. You can donate in the parish this weekend, or online at www.bcys.net/donate , and please keep all young people in your prayers.
This programme will commence in the New Year. Application forms are available at the back of the church. Please ensure a copy of the child’s baptismal certificate is attached to the form if they were not baptised in this parish. Completed forms should be posted through the presbytery letterbox. Any child in Year 3 and above who lives in the parish and attends Mass is eligible for First Holy Communion. Those who live outside the parish must obtain the permission of their own parish priest before applying.
St Thersa's Church on Saturday, 29th November, 1.30 to 3pm The Recollection comprises of a priest led meditation, examination of conscience, rosary, opportunity for confession, spiritual reading, 2nd meditation followed by benediction. Tea/coffee and biscuits after the Recollection. St Theresa's Church, Brook Road, Newbury Park, IG2 7JA.
The preparation for this Sacrament (for those already registered) will continue on Tuesdays, November 4th , 11th & 18th from 7pm – 8.30pm in the Meeting Room at the back of the church. The Confirmation Mass will be on Sunday, 23rd November at 11am.
