th MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (A) 15 October 2017

SATURDAY 6.00 pm Moira Taylor RIP (Anniv) The Most Holy Redeemer TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (A) 15th Oct 2017 9.00 am Intentions of Terry & Chéri Ludden on their Diocese of Brentwood - Brentwood Deanery Reg. Charity 234092 Golden Wedding Anniversary Parish Priest: Father Daniel Mason 11.00 am Alec & Imelda Peace RIP 21, Laindon Road, Billericay, CM12 9LL 5.00 pm Sheila Willoughby RIP Telephone: 01277 624891

MONDAY No morning Mass Email: [email protected]

TUESDAY St Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop & Martyr www.mostholyredeemer.org.uk 10.15 am Denzil & Louise Reeves RIP St Peter's R.C. Primary School: 01277 653770 www.stpeterscatholicprimaryschool.co.uk WEDNESDAY St Luke, Evangelist 9.15 am Elizabeth Daly RIP (Harvey) Hall Bookings: [email protected] or 07874 071058

THURSDAY 9.15 am Stephen & Gerry Harte RIP (Anniv) Our Parish is twinned with Sacred Heart Parish, Dundee Diocese, South Africa

FRIDAY 9.15 am Amy Moore & Marjorie White RIP

SATURDAY 6.00 pm Maureen Boon RIP (Anniv) I came across an article during the week which used a phrase which has stayed

TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (A) World Mission Day with me all week. Describing the state of faith in the Western World the writer 22nd Oct 2017 9.00 am People of the Parish of the article said that what we are currently undergoing is a “spiritual climate 11.00 am William Tweed RIP change.” 5.00 pm Denzil & Louise Reeves RIP

What he meant by this is that whereas in the past, the culture in most Western SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays 11am to 12 noon countries was broadly sympathetic to religious belief, and to Christianity in ADORATION & PRAYER BEFORE THE BLESSED SACRAMENT particular, now we can no longer assume that this is the case. Just as climate TUESDAYS 10.45am to 11.15am & SATURDAYS 11am to 12 noon change has caused the weather patterns to become more volatile, more Please note no Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Tuesday 17th unpredictable and in some cases more hostile to human beings, so spiritual climate change has created a more challenging environment for those who want Prayer for Vocations: Please could you find time to pray this prayer: to practise their faith. Lord Jesus, you love us all so much that you gave your life for us upon the Cross. Thank you for the priests who have served in our parish. Changes in legislation and social attitudes, and in particular changes to family We ask you to continue to bless our parish by raising up dedicated and life have all meant that people’s understanding of the Christian faith and their generous leaders from our families and friends who will serve Your people lived experience of that faith have declined. We only need to track the increase as Sisters, Priests, Brothers, Deacons and Lay Ministers. in the number of people in this country identifying themselves as atheists to see Inspire us to know You better and open our hearts to hear Your call. this being born out. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. In the face of such profound changes, just as with climate change, we have a LISTEN to 9am SUNDAY MASS in our Church by phoning 033 3443 3443. choice: we can either deny that the changes are taking place or we can try to Enter Room Access Key: 158 558 54# followed by PIN Code 5286#. Others face the challenge head on and continue to proclaim the truth of the message can hear sounds in your home if you do not turn on your phone’s silent button given to us by Jesus Christ. Fr Dan

Parish Safeguarding Representative Adrian Scantlebury Tel: 01277 623325

Let your Light Shine - St Peter’s School Mission 16th to 20th October. All PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK AT HOME AND IN HOSPITAL: Children, parents, grandparents and parishioners are invited to attend the Lucy Harding, Mary Cronjaeger, Aileen Fleetwood, Mary Carr, Helen Harte, two early morning Masses at the School, on Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th Elizabeth Smith, Pam De Keyser, Isabel Jasinska, Barbara Flynn, Dai James, at 7.45am – after the Mass on Monday, there will be a Corpus Christi Jane Jowers, Maura Stone, Madge Folkard, Dorothy Wheeler, Margaret Bunker, procession in the school grounds, after which the Blessed Sacrament will Bernadette Reardon, Eileen Savory Pauline Wallace, Terry Nuttall, Grace Howlett, Marlene Hawkins, Caroline Hill, Kirsti Dennett, Anna Sullivan, Jean remain in the school and all the children will have some special time with the French, Jean Kenway, Elsie Jackson, Julie Halstead, Gloria Dixon, Beryl Blessed Sacrament. The Mission will be facilitated by Fr. Dan and Des Kelly Barclay, Diane Bowen, Mavis Reed, Gertie Walsh, Margaret Sefton, Jenny Flack, (website deakelly.org) Please pray for the success of this Mission. Julie Bouchel, Debbie Dowds, Eileen Molloy, John Gaut, George Pritchard, Jim Bowen, Erroll Newman, Christopher Browne, Frederick Stocks, Raymond HCPT GROUP 8 Quiz Night Friday 3rd November, 7.45pm in the Pastoral Cavanagh, Peter Patterson, Michael Pierce, John Sheldon, Michael Howlett, Centre. Tickets are £5 each, bring your own drinks and nibbles. Teams of 8 to Tommy Campbell, Francis Monk, Peter Bion, Jamie Taylor, Gerald Connew, 10. Tickets will be on sale at Masses on 8th, 22nd and 29th October or contact Brian Mardle, Keith Warren, John Sheridan. Children: Daisy Locker, Cecilia Fisk, Moriah Egan, Daniel Chesterman, Lucy Wyatt. Savannah & Cayde Lewis. Will Wallis on 07847395585 or email [email protected]. May the healing power of the Holy Spirit come down upon all who are ill. ------Priests and People Revue As part of the celebrations to mark the centenary rd WE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED RELATIVES & PARISHIONERS: year of the Brentwood Diocese, with compere, Des Kelly on Friday 3 November at 7.30pm at St John Payne School, Chelmsford. Tickets: £5 per ANNIVERSARIES: Joseph Flynn, Denzil Reeves, Theresa Pinnington, Zena Adult, £1 per child (first come, first served). Tickets can be booked in Callaghan, William Clark, Margery White, George Griffiths, Andy Porter. advanced by contacting Hannah Kelly via email: hab@sjp..sch.uk Clergy: Canon Roderick Grant, Mgr Canon Christopher Creede, Fr Bernard detailing names and number of tickets required. All proceeds will go towards Clay. funding the training of priests in our diocese. Parishioners from our Parish in Eternal rest grant to them. O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon Billericay and Fr. Dan will be taking part them. May they rest in peace.

St Peter’s Catholic Primary Prospective Applicant September 2018 Visit PARISH MASS BOOK: TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY OF YEAR A dates are - Thursday 16th November 9.15am – see notice board to book visit – Page 7 The Beginning of Mass Page 140 Collect & Readings places are limited. Page 11 The Nicene Creed Page 56 The Communion Rite Page 14 Preparation of Gifts Page 143 Post Communion 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 HALL BOOKINGS The booking officer is Katie Smith who can be contacted to see Father Dan. Rather than emailing or phoning the parish office the best Tel: 07874 071058, e-mail [email protected] way to do this is to speak to Father Dan after the Parish Mass that you normally attend at the weekend. In order for a child to be baptised at Most Parish Centre Alarm: All parish groups should be aware that the Parish Centre Holy Redeemer at least one of the parents must be a baptised Catholic and we is frequently alarmed. If any groups do not know the code for the alarm then do expect parents to be attending Mass regularly with their children. they should contact the Parish Office as soon as possible.

Emmanuel Church Car Park: A gentle reminder to parishioners to avoid PARISH HELP SCHEME assists parishioners who need transport to Mass; to parking in the Emmanuel Church car park when you come to Mass. doctor or hospital appointment; collecting prescriptions in emergency or shopping Contact Pat Griffiths 651789 or Joan Forbes 655636 We need more Children’s Liturgy: Parents are respectfully asked not to go out with parishioners who would be prepared to help run the Parish Help Scheme. their children for the Children’s Liturgy at the 9am & 11am Masses If you would like to take part please contact the Parish Office. unless their children are below school age and in the Toddlers’ Liturgy.

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK

KIDS’ CORNER TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (A) 15th Oct 2017

th MONDAY Restorative Exercise 1st Session 10am 28 Sunday of the Year rd 2nd Session 12 noon, 3 Session 2pm (Small Hall) U E W C A L L F A R M RCIA 8pm (Room 3) Guides

T E E H T O X E N R G TUESDAY Tea and coffee in the Lounge after Mass W D E O X P B A D G S Brownies Visiting Group 7pm (lounge) P T P S E S B S E S B Hall Committee meeting 7.30pm (Room 3)

R I I E E W A T E U U WEDNESDAY Ladies Group 9.30am (Lounge) Rainbows and Brownies I N N N S E N R T S R THURSDAY Church Cleaning E V G O O D Q O I I N MHRCC rehearsal 4.30pm Choir Rehearsal: 11am Choir: 7pm 9am Choir: 8pm S I B I N D U O T L T Justice & Peace Group meeting 8pm (Lounge)

T T O W N I E P V E A SATURDAY Sacrament of Reconciliation 11am-12 noon

TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (A) 22nd Oct 2017 S E R V A N T S N N U

T D K I N G U E S T S OFFERINGS Thank you for your generous Offerings last Sunday of £2065.06 (£1559.10 Gift Aided), The second collection for CAFOD HARVEST FAST DAY raised £1531.46 (£753.80 Gift Aided) – thanks again King Feast Son for your generosity. For Taxpayers: Gift Aid & Standing Order forms are available in the Wedding Invite Oxen Church porch and when completed may be posted through Presbytery letter Farm Troops Guests box for processing.

Priests Servants Call Thank you to the Holiday Bible Club for their donation of £500 towards the Church grounds/garden project. Banquet Burnt Town Bad Good Silent Catholicism DVD: The next episode of the Catholicism DVD will not be shown this week but instead at 8pm on Thursday, 26th October because Father Chosen Weeping Bind Dan is away this Thursday.

MHR Youth Club (Canon Roche Hall). Next club night is Friday 10th Nov APF MISSION BOX APF Red Mission box holders. Please collect your (7.30-9.00pm). Open to Years 6-8. Previous Yr 8 members (now Yr 9) welcome envelope for your offerings at Mass this weekend. A representative will be in to meet-up in the upstairs rooms during same hours. Future date is: 8th Dec. the porch at all Masses.

BAPTISM Congratulations to the family of Edward Robert Hide who was Baptised in our Church last Sunday. May the Lord help them to bring up their child in the knowledge and love of God.

Introduction to the Catholic Faith (RCIA) The RCIA course is designed for Parish Halls Caretaker: adults who are not Catholics or for Catholics who have not made their First The deadline for applying for this position is this Monday (16th October). Please Holy Communion or their Confirmation. Our RCIA course continues this contact the Parish Office for a job description and person specification. Monday (16th October) at 8pm in the upstairs part of the Pastoral Centre. If you Shortlisting for candidates will take place this week. are interested in finding out more about the Catholic Faith, or if you are a Catholic and you have not received the sacraments of First Holy Communion or Young Catholic Adults Are you 18-40, do you want to deepen your knowledge Confirmation then please speak to Father Dan at the end of Mass or contact the of the Catholic faith, and meet like-minded people? Young Catholic Adults are Parish Office. organizing a weekend at Douai Abbey in Berkshire 20-22nd October with Lawrence Lew O.P., and Canon Poucin ICKSP. You can hear catechetical talks, St Peter’s School Mission: Parishioners are warmly invited to attend the learn how to sing Gregorian Chant, say the Rosary, socialize and have fun. 7.45am Masses which will take place at St Peter’s School this Monday and Places are limited! https://v1.bookwhen.com/youngcatholicadults-douai2017 Tuesday as part of the St Peter’s Mission Week. Centenary Choral & Orchestral Concert: , Saturday Gift Day & Bazaar 18th November - save the date! More details to follow 28th October at 7pm, featuring Schubert’s Mass in G & other works. Conducted but please if stallholders and helpers can put the date in your diary. by Andrew Wright. Tickets £12 (£6 for students). Further details please contact

th the Diocesan Music Office: [email protected] or 01277 265288. Study Day at Christ the Eternal High Priest Gidea Park on Saturday 28 October 10.30am - 3 pm, led by Mgr David Manson, former Vicar General of MHR Website As we are planning a general update of our Parish website at the the Diocese of Brentwood and expert in Liturgy. The topic is ‘The Significance end of September, we invite our Parish organisations to update their information of Sunday’, and will explain the contents of Pope John Paul II’s Apostolic currently posted on the site. This can be done by emailing the MHR Webmaster Letter Dies Domini (The Day of the Lord). Please make your booking by email via [email protected]. In addition, if there are any clubs or to [email protected] You are invited to bring a packed lunch. organisations connected with the Parish that would like to put their details Celebrating the Work of the Holy Spirit in our Lives - A Diocesan Day of (including emblems and photos) on the website for the first time they are invited Celebration and Witness. 10.30-5pm on Saturday 4th November at to do so via the same email address. Brentwood Cathedral. Speakers: Bishop , Bishop Thomas McMahon, Michelle Moran. Tea and coffee will be provided; please bring a MOST HOLY REDEEMER FACEBOOK GROUP: all are welcome to packed lunch. join. It's a great way to be in touch, share news, events and interesting things we've seen online relating to our faith. If you know of an event you want Meeting the Living God Autumn Seminars everyone to hear about, post it in the group and invite your friends from the Topic: Endings and Beginnings, speaker: Bishop Emeritus Thomas McMahon. parish. It helps the Admin of the group if you have already registered with Date: 11th November 10.30am-12noon the Parish. https://www.facebook.com/groups/586790021360626/ Topic: The Advent Journey, speaker: Bishop Alan Williams,sm. Date: 25th November10.30am-12noon Parish Help Scheme: We are looking for more parishioners who would These events take place at Cathedral House conference centre Ingrave be prepared to help run the Parish Help Scheme. If you would like to take Road, Brentwood CM15 8AT. part please contact the Parish Office. Tel. 01277 265285 Email: [email protected] HEALING MASS: Fr Eamonn Power’s Healing Mass will continue every first Church Gardens If you are willing to join our gardening group, please contact Friday of the month at St Mary Immaculate and the Holy Archangels in the Parish Office. rd Kelvedon. First Mass will is on November 3 at 3pm, beginning with the Bethlehem Gifts: At all of the Masses this weekend there will be an Divine Mercy Chaplet. For information contact Angie Hart opportunity to buy gifts made in the Holy Land to support our fellow Christians [email protected] or 07719-577923 who are living there.