SECOND SUNDAY OF YEAR A
(Peace Day)
19th January 2020
Dear Parishioner,
Today we celebrate the Second Sunday of the Year which is also Peace Sunday. We are encouraged to pray
for peace daily in the troubled areas of the world.
We enter into a period between now and Lent which is known as 'Ordinary Time'. The liturgical colour is green.
Green vestments have traditionally been associated with the time after Pentecost, the period in which the Church
founded by the risen Christ and enlivened by the Holy Spirit began to grow and to spread the Gospel to all nations.
Ordinary Time refers to all of those parts of the Catholic Church's liturgical year that aren't included in the
major seasons. The first period of Ordinary Time runs until Ash Wednesday when the liturgical season of Lent begins.
The Holy Spirit always leads us to repentance, contrition and conversion. We have received the baptism in the Spirit
through the sacraments of the Church, we are vessels that leak and so we frequently need to be filled again.
Lord, create in me an open, humble and contrite heart, and give me a hunger and thirst to know in a fresh way a coming
of the Holy Spirit which will renew my heart and refresh my spirit.
Today we welcome a Norbertine priest to celebrate our Mass. Please pray for the community of Norbertines at London
Road.
God bless,
Deacon Kevin.
Notices:
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Fr Sabu 10th Anniversary Mass and celebration On Saturday 22nd February Fr Sabu will celebrate the
10th anniversary of his priesthood. There will be Mass at 12noon followed by a shared lunch. We do hope you will be
able to join us on this day. A list will appear at the back of church in the next week - please add your name to it
if you are coming and indicate what you are bringing with you. It promises to be a joyous event! Thank you - The Social
Committee.
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Tom Coen, Headteacher of St John Payne RC School on BBC Radio Essex on Sunday 19th January 8-8.30am
speaking about why families are attracted to Catholic/Church/Faith schools. You should be able to catch it later at:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00vjzry/episodes/player
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'Just Party' at St. Augustine's on Saturday 25th January 10.30am - 1pm. They will be
selling First Holy Communion Dresses, Shoes, Veils, Headdresses and other accessories. They are only making one visit
to the Chelmsford area this year. Please do come along and see what they have to offer.
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Monthly Praise and Worship evening: Sion Community, on behalf of the Diocesan Service Team, hold a
monthly Praise and Worship evening on the last Sunday of each month. The next one is Sunday 26th
January and then Sunday 23rd February. Everyone welcome at Sion Community, 'SENT',
Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood CM15 9BX at 7.30pm for an evening of contemporary Christian worship. More info: click here to Email,
01277 215011 or www.sioncommunity.org.uk.
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HEALING WELL If you are feeling stressed, anxious, emotionally/psychologically broken or generally
struggling with life, you are warmly invited to attend our healing service from 6-8pm on Saturday 25th January and,
in the future, the last Saturday of the month, for emotional, psychological and spiritual healing. All welcome at
English Martyrs Church Hall 240 Alma Avenue Hornchurch RM12 6BJ. Further info at www.englishmartyrs-hornchurch.org.uk/. To register
click
here to Email
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Annual Lourdes Mass Brentwood Cathedral Sunday 16 February 3pm. An opportunity to give thanks for
graces received in Lourdes and to seek prayers for the sick. During the Mass, the Sacrament of the Anointing of the
Sick will be celebrated.
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The Brentwood Catholic Children's Society Annual Charity Ball Saturday 7th March from 7pm at The
Rayleigh Club, Hullbridge, raising funds for bccs. Tickets £55 per person, with drinks reception and 3 course
and entertainment. Tickets sell out fast so please contact Julie asap: 01268 784544 / 07912277413 / click here to Email
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Charity Cycle Ride #FrDominic5000at50. Fr Dominic is turning 50 in September, and to mark the moment
he is solo cycling 5000km between now and then - all without leaving Walsingham House at Abbotswick - to raise money
for the BCCS, Help Refugees, HCPT and Walsingham House. Full details and donations at https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/frdominic5000at50 or by cheque to "Fr D Howarth" to
FrDominic5000at50, Walsingham House at Abbotswick, Navestock Side, Essex CM14 5SH.
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Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine, led by Bishop Alan Williams. 25th May 2020. £649.00 per person
sharing, includes flight with 10kg hand luggage, all transfers, 4 nights in Knock House Hotel with breakfast and
dinner, all entertainment and excursions. Lunches on days out. Single supp £100. Contact Patricia on 01268 762
278, 07740 175557 or click here to Email.
Knock Pilgrimages is a member of the Travel Trust Association and is fully protected by ATOL T7613.
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Pilgrimage to Rome 1st-6th June 2020. Staying in central Rome. Cost £795 in shared
accommodation; £895 for single rooms inc transfers from/to Chingford and Rome, return flights, B&B accom
and some other meals, fully escorted itinerary inc daily Mass & tickets for an audience with the Holy Father, and
all Mass offerings and tips. More info from Siobhan on 07932634589 or click here to Email.
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Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage Bishop Alan, supported by our Youth Service, will lead a pilgrimage to
Lourdes from 26 - 31 July, flying from Southend Airport. This is a wonderful opportunity, including for the frail and
those with needs, to pray at the Grotto, grow in faith, and enjoy the company of fellow pilgrims. Some brochures and
booking forms are available in the parish or you can contact the tour operator, Tangney Tours, directly: www.tangney-tours.com/brentwood or 01732 886885
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Health and Safety Coordinator, Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 35 hours per week in the
Property Office at Brentwood, to provide health and safety support and guidance across the Diocese of Brentwood.
Regular travel throughout the Diocese. An essential role within the Diocese with interesting opportunities for
development. Further information and a full job description can be obtained by contacting HR on 01277 265253 or
click
here to Email. Applicants are asked to submit a CV and covering letter and should highlight how their skills and
experience meet the requirements of the role. Applications click
here to Email by 26th January 2020. Interviews expected to be held w/c 3rd February
2020.
Please remember to pray for:
Daily for the sick clergy of our Diocese
The sick and housebound
Those who have recently died
Years Mind:
Sunday: Jacqueline Post, Mgr Canon David Donnelly
Monday: Fr John Meehan
Tuesday: Bp Bernard Ward, Fr Christopher Quirke
Wednesday: Fiona Cowling, Pope Benedict XV
Thursday: Bp Arthur Doubleday
Friday: Fr John O'Sullivan
Saturday: Fr John Hibbert
Sunday: Fr Alfred Field; Bp Patrick Casey
Next Sunday: THIRD SUNDAY OF YEAR A
First Reading: Isaiah 8:23-9:3
In Galilee of the nations the people have seen a great light.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13,17
Make up the differences between you instead of disagreeing among yourselves.
Gospel: Matthew 4:12-17
He went and settled in Capernaum; in this way the prophecy of Isaiah was to be fulfilled.
