Thank you

Webmaster • December 20, 2024

THANKYOU to all those who make our celebration of Christmas possible. A special thankyou to Angie Lobo who has for many years decorated our church with flowers in so many different and beautiful displays. She has worked tirelessly to make our celebrations worthy of the name. A special thankyou to our Tamil community who have provided the Christmas tree this year and which looks resplendent. Also to our choir who rehearse regularly in preparation for all the services and support the singing which is an integral part of our celebrations. To those who erect the crib and decorate it we are very grateful. To all our sacristans, eucharistic ministers, readers, church cleaners, ushers many thanks. We are blessed with a large group of enthusiastic, efficient and loyal altar servers who come to Mass and are a great support to me personally. It is only because I know I can rely on them and that they know what they are doing that things run so smoothly. The older servers look after and care for the younger ones who in their turn pass on their expertise. Thank you to all those who make our parish a real community and if you would like to help in the future please have a word with me after Mass. Happy Christmas!

FIRST COMMUNION PREPARATION

By Webmaster • February 20, 2026
Wednesday 18th March – Fruit of the Vine - Children only in the Meeting Room 5.15 – 6.30pm. Sunday 22nd March – 9.00am – Mass in the church [arrive in church by 8.45am].

CAFOD

By Webmaster • February 4, 2026
CAFOD to find out about our work in Ukraine and the 2026 Lent Fast Day appeal. Josie O’Reilly will talk about CAFOD’s Ukraine Emergency Programme Jane Crone from CAFOD in Brentwood will talk about the Lent Appeal On: Saturday 14 February 2026 Time: Coffee from 10.45 am, starting at 11 am, finishing around 1pm. At: The Beckett Centre St Thomas of Canterbury Church 557-559 High Rd, Woodford, Woodford Green IG8 0SG plenty of parking.

February- Children's colouring book

By Webmaster • January 30, 2026
View the February bulletin here

Relics of St. Gerard Majella

By Webmaster • January 19, 2026
BRENTWOOD DIOCESE will be hosting the relics of St. Gerard Majella as part of the celebrations of his 300th anniversary. Dates are: - 19th January (Basildon); 21st January (Colchester); 22nd January (Walthamstow); 23rd January (Forest Gate). See Poster in Porch for further details.

Offertory Collection

By Webmaster • January 11, 2026
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.

January- Children's colouring book

By Webmaster • January 2, 2026
View the January bulletin here

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2026

By Webmaster • January 2, 2026
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.

Thanks

By Webmaster • December 27, 2025
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.

December - Children's colouring book

By Webmaster • December 4, 2025
View the December bulletin here

HOLY TRINITY & ST LAURENCE MOTHERS’ UNION

By Webmaster • November 21, 2025
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