th MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS TENTH SUNDAY OF YEAR B 10 June 2018

SATURDAY 6.00 pm Eileen Christie RIP (Anniv) The Most Holy Redeemer TENTH SUNDAY OF YEAR B of Brentwood - Brentwood Deanery Reg. Charity 234092 10th June 2018 9.00 am Raymond Cavanagh RIP (Patterson) 11.00 am The People of our Parish Parish Priest: Father Daniel Mason 5.00 pm Denzil & Louise Reeves RIP 21, Laindon Road, Billericay, CM12 9LL

MONDAY No morning Mass Telephone: 01277 624891

TUESDAY 10.15 am Ruth Farrell RIP Email: [email protected] www.mostholyredeemer.org.uk WEDNESDAY St Anthony of Padua, Priest & Doctor St Peter's R.C. Primary School: 01277 653770 9.15 am Maggie Curran RIP www.stpeterscatholicprimaryschool.co.uk THURSDAY 9.15 am Kerina Lord RIP

FRIDAY 9.15 am Mary Loveday RIP Hall Bookings: [email protected] or 07874 071058

SATURDAY 6.00 pm Eileen Rogan RIP (Hayward) Our Parish is twinned with Sacred Heart Parish, Dundee Diocese, South Africa

ELEVENTH SUNDAY OF YEAR B Day for Life It was a great delight for me personally and for our parish community to be able th 17 June 2018 9.00 am Lily Bell RIP (Anniv) to invite Father Bill Nix back to Billericay this week to celebrate his Golden 11.00 am Charles Crasto RIP (11am Choir) Anniversary of ordination to the priesthood. 5.00 pm The People of our Parish

Not only was Father Bill the Assistant Priest here at the Most Holy Redeemer SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays 11am to 12 noon with Father Geoffrey Pye before returning as Parish Priest from 1978 to 1990, ADORATION & PRAYER BEFORE THE BLESSED SACRAMENT he was also my first Parish Priest after I was ordained and was asked by the TUESDAYS 10.45am to 11.15am & SATURDAYS 11am to 12 noon to go to the in Brentwood.

Prayer for Evangelisation During the four years I spent with Father Bill as his curate, he taught me a Loving Father, You so loved the world that you sent us your only Son, number of important things but the one that remains with me most clearly is his that we might believe in him and have eternal life. May we encounter Jesus advice about hearing confessions. He told me a story about a newly ordained Christ anew this day and live the Good News with joy. Through the power priest who asked his Parish Priest for advice about hearing confessions. The of your Holy Spirit, help us to “go out to the whole world and proclaim” Parish Priest said to him: “I have three tips: Be kind, be kind and be kind.” our faith with confidence. Give us the courage to witness to the Joy of the Gospel by our words and actions. Help our parish to become more That story has always stayed with me and I know that this is a maxim that welcoming and missionary, so that you may be known and loved by all Father Bill has always followed in all of the parishes that he has worked in. people. We make this prayer through Our Lord Jesus Christ Your Son, Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and The fact that so many of you wanted to be part of his anniversary celebrations ever. Amen. on Friday evening is a testament to the difference that a good priest can make. My prayer is that Father Bill’s witness may encourage others to follow his LISTEN to 9am SUNDAY MASS in our Church by phoning 033 3443 3443. example so that one day in the not too distant future we may be able to celebrate Enter Room Access Key: 158 558 54# followed by PIN Code 5286#. Others an ordination to the priesthood here at the Most Holy Redeemer. Fr Dan can hear sounds in your home if you do not turn on your phone’s silent button

Parish Safeguarding Representative Adrian Scantlebury Tel: 01277 623325

Church Opening Hours: We are fortunate to be able to keep our church PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK AT HOME AND IN HOSPITAL: open most days during the week but sometimes the church has to be closed Sara Abbs, Margaret Andrews, Pam Dixon, Lucy Harding, Peter and Cecilia early if Father Dan is away or there is nobody available to lock up. As a Clegg, Maureen Bewick, Mary Cronjaeger, Aileen Fleetwood, Mary Carr, Helen rough guide these are the hours that the church is normally open during the Harte, Martin Goldstone, Elizabeth Smith, Barbara Flynn, Jane Jowers, Maura weekdays: Stone, Dorothy Wheeler, Margaret Bunker, Eileen Savory Pauline Wallace, Grace Howlett, Marlene Hawkins, Caroline Hill, Kirsti Dennett, Jean French, Monday: 8am-3pm Jean Kenway, Anna Sullivan, Elsie Jackson, Julie Halstead, Beryl Barclay, Diane Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 8am-7pm Bowen, Gertie Walsh, Margaret Sefton, Jenny Flack, Julie Bouchel, Debbie Thursday: 8am-9pm Dowds, Eileen Molloy, John Gaut, George Pritchard, Jim Bowen, Erroll If you are unsure about whether the church will be open please do not hesitate Newman, Christopher Browne, Frederick Stocks, Peter Patterson, Michael to contact the Parish Office from 9am to 2pm Monday-Friday on Pierce, John Sheldon, Michael Howlett, Tommy Campbell, Francis Monk, Peter 01277 624891. Bion, Jamie Taylor, Gerald Connew, Brian Mardle, Keith Warren, John Sheridan, Priska Wiederkehr. Children: Daisy Locker, Cecilia Fisk, Moriah Novena to the Sacred Heart: The nine days of prayer continues, leading up Egan, Daniel Chesterman, Lucy Wyatt. May the healing power of the Holy Spirit come down upon all who are ill. to the celebration of the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Friday, 8th June.

Sick and Housebound Parishioners: If you know any parishioners who are Confessions and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Please note that now unable to come to Mass and who would like a visit from the Parish Visiting there will not be Confessions and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from Group or from Father Dan please could you contact the Parish Office on 01277 11am to 12pm on Saturday, 16th June because Father Dan will be attending 624891 with their contact details. If you have a relative who is going into a diaconate ordination at Brentwood Cathedral on that day. hospital and you would like them to be visited please make sure that you contact the Parish Office with their name and the hospital ward that they are in. Baptisms at Most Holy Redeemer: If you would like your child to be ------baptised at Most Holy Redeemer then you must first arrange an appointment WE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED RELATIVES & PARISHIONERS: to see Father Dan. Rather than emailing or phoning the parish office the best Anthony Lidlow R.I.P. Please pray for the repose of the soul of Anthony way to do this is to speak to Father Dan after the Parish Mass that you Lidlow, son of Mary, who died recently. Requiem Mass will be on Friday 29th normally attend at the weekend. In order for a child to be baptised at Most June at 12 noon. Holy Redeemer at least one of the parents must be a baptised Catholic and we Bernadette Reardon R.I.P. Please pray for the repose of the soul of do expect parents to be attending Mass regularly with their children. Bernadette Reardon who died recently. Funeral arrangements pending.

Parish Centre Alarm: All parish groups should be aware that the Parish Centre ANNIVERSARIES: Lily Stannard, Phyllis De Smedt, Peggy Rourke, John is frequently alarmed. If any groups do not know the code for the alarm then Tissington, Lily Bell, Mary Roche, Carrie Elmore, Ida Hunt. they should contact the Parish Office as soon as possible. Clergy: Fr Gerard Butcher, Fr Thomas Crowe, Fr John Gallagher, Fr Robert Mortimer-Anderson, Fr Tomas Carlin, Fr Gerard Hughes, Fr Ambrose Emmanuel Church Car Park: A gentle reminder to parishioners to avoid O’Gorman. parking in the Emmanuel Church car park when you come to Mass at the Eternal rest grant to them. O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon weekend. They have no spaces available for Funeral parking this week. them. May they rest in peace.

PARISH HELP SCHEME assists parishioners who need transport to Mass; to Bereavement Support Group: We are hoping to set up a small group of doctor or hospital appointment; collecting prescriptions in emergency or volunteers who would be available to support those who are coping with shopping Contact Pat Griffiths 651789 or Chris Nightingale 625604. terminal illness and bereavement. It is intended that those involved would have experienced this themselves and be able to offer a small amount of time, HALL BOOKINGS The booking officer is Katie Smith who can be contacted either for a phone call or, if requested, a visit. If you feel you are able to give Tel: 07874 071058, e-mail [email protected] some time then please contact the Parish Office for more details.

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK

KIDS’ CORNER TENTH SUNDAY OF YEAR B 10th June 2018 12pm Parish AGM (Pastoral Centre) The Body & Blood of Christ 12.30pm Baptisms: Toby Rupert Butterworth Faith Isabella Randell

MONDAY Restorative Exercise 1st Session 10am D D S C R I B E S H J 2nd Session 12 noon, 3rd Session 2pm (Small Hall) N I E C L Y M P O S E Guides

E D S L I T I U M O R TUESDAY Tea and coffee in the Lounge after Mass Brownies V I I C L R S T O L U Parish Visiting Group 7pm (Lounge)

WEDNESDAY Rainbows and Brownies I V N X I E C U T E S THURSDAY Church cleaning G I S T H P B L H M A MHRCC Rehearsal 4.30pm Choir Rehearsal: 9am Choir: 8pm R D P O G O L E E N L FRIDAY Garden Club (9.45am) O E L M O R L E R L E SATURDAY No Confessions today

F D T E D P N Y S Y M ELEVENTH SUNDAY OF YEAR B 17th June 2018 S E L B A R A P M T R 12.30pm Baptisms: Victoria Doreen Baxter Edward James Eldridge F O R G I V E N E S S Emma Sheila Eldridge

OFFERINGS Thank you for your generous Offerings last Sunday of £2165.35 Circle Disciples Divided (£1587.30 Gift Aided). There was £61.78 in our CAFOD BOX to support Our Parish CAFOD PROJECT in Sebeya, Ethiopia. Our retiring collection for the Forgiven Forgiveness God Sick and Retired Clergy Fund came to £991.28 (£531.80 Gift Aided) – thank Holy Household Jerusalem you all for your generosity.

Mother Parables Property Gift Aid Envelopes If you are a UK tax payer and not in the scheme then we encourage you to join as we can claim back £1 for every £4 donated. For Rebelled Scribes Sins Taxpayers: Gift Aid & Standing Order forms are available in the Church Solemnly Spirit porch and when completed may be posted through Presbytery letter box for processing. Please pass the standing order form to your bank.

Parish AGM MHR Youth Club. The remaining club nights for 2017-2018 school year are: This Sunday (10th June) after the 11am Mass we will be holding our Parish 22 Jun, 13 Jul. Annual General Meeting in the Pastoral Centre. This is an opportunity for all parishioners to hear about what has taken place in the parish over the last twelve months and what is planned for the next twelve months. It is also an opportunity for you to express your opinion about any aspect of parish life.

Lourdes Pilgrimage Meeting: This Thursday (14th June) at 7.30pm we are Walsingham House at Abbotswick – come and see! The refurbished House is having a meeting for all of those who are going on the parish pilgrimage to now open, and we love receiving visitors to enjoy the grounds and chapel. You Lourdes in the upstairs part of the Pastoral Centre. At this meeting we will be will find pictures and information at www.bcys.net/WHabbotswick. The date of discussing what you need to bring and the timetable for the week so it is the “official opening” is Saturday September 1st, when you are very welcome to important that you attend. If you are not able to come for any reason please Midday Mass with Bishop Alan, and then to stay for the afternoon, enjoying the contact the Parish Office. beautiful grounds. Do save the date!

Sion Community, Brentwood - Work and Pray. come and join us for a few Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society: days between 18th - 29th June at our centre in Brentwood (Essex, CM15 9BX) Ladies’ Day Luncheon on Thursday 21st June at the Rayleigh Golf & and take the opportunity to spend some time with us in prayer and experience Country Club to coincide with Royal Ascot Ladies’ Day. Tickets cost £25.00 living in our Community, as well as helping us by doing a variety of manual per person for a two course luncheon served in a private dining room, with jobs around the building and gardens. It would be great if you could come plenty of time to enjoy some racing from Ascot before the school-run. Please along, please contact: Mary on [email protected] / 01277 215011. contact Libby for more information & to book tickets on 01268 784544 / [email protected] th Party Pieces: on Saturday, 30th June at 7.30pm. This was a terrific success Tandem Skydiving on Saturday 7 July 2018 at Headcorn Airfield in Kent last year and promises to be even bigger and better this year. This is an event for and is inviting applications from adventurous people throughout the diocese the whole family. Des Kelly will return to present the event. We are soon going who would like to experience the excitement of a 10,000 feet freefall parachute to announce the extraordinary line up of acts... keep up to date by visiting the jump and can commit to raising £500 for bccs. MHR's Facebook page and website. Places are limited so make sure to get your Vacancies: tickets ASAP. Tickets will be on sale after all Masses and from the Parish St. Helen’s Catholic Infant School, Brentwood, require Teacher Foundation Office. Tickets are £2 each (children under 5 go free). Drinks and snacks will Stage/KS1 (NQT or experienced). Fulltime, 1 year fixed contract Required be on sale on the night from the Roche bar. September 2018. Closing Date Monday 11th June.

Further information from the school office on 01277 215626, email office@st- Church Repository Shop - Volunteer needed for 15 minutes before and after helens-inf.essex.sch.uk or the website www.st-helens-inf.essex.sch.uk the Sunday 11am Mass. If you can help, even occasionally, please contact the School Chaplain - Part time - 24 hours Trinity Catholic High School, Parish Office either by telephone or email. Mornington Road, Woodford Green, require a School Chaplain. The successful applicant must be organised, flexible and computer literate. We are committed The St Vincent de Paul Society in Brentwood Diocese is seeking a voluntary to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Treasurer at regional level to serve on their Central Council. They would not Disclosure and Barring Service check. The ideal candidate should have relevant have to undertake visits or any other aspect of Society work, but would be experience or qualification (Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies) that suits responsible for maintaining the Council accounts, overseeing Gift Aid and filing a chaplain role in the Catholic Church. Please visit the schools website for more a quarterly report to National Office. Meetings of the Central Council take place details: http://fc.tchs.uk.net/Vacancies.shtml Closing Date Sunday 17th June. quarterly in Brentwood. If anyone is interested in giving some of their time in De La Salle School, Basildon, require Teacher of English, Teacher of History this way and would like further information, please email Elaine Heyworth on and Teacher of Food Technology/Catering. All to start in Septmeber. Closing th [email protected] by latest Sunday 10 June 2018.” date for applications – 13th June. http://www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk

Catholic History Walks – please see notice board for more information or visit St Anthony’s Church, Forest Gate is looking for coloured pictures from www.catholichistorywalks.com celebrations held there before the refurbishment took place (pre 1968). Contact Marie Browne 0208 472 0433 (ext 2002) [email protected] WEDDINGS: Congratulations and best wishes to Charlie and Emily Weeks who were married in our Church recently. We wish them a blessed, long and Catholic Singles is an organisation which helps single adult Catholics of all very happy marriage. ages meet, either one to one or through social events. Please tel. 0161 941 3498, email [email protected] or visit www.catholicsingles.org.uk