~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Aid your offering, then please use the special envelope in your box or one of the BRENTWOOD CATHEDRAL AND HOLY CROSS, WARLEY Cathedral Gift Aid Envelopes which you will find in the narthex. Father Martin Boland ~ Father Mark Reilly THE XHRIST FACTOR: For the past three weeks of Advent, we have been Deacon Paul Conrad ~ Deacon Quentin Hall voting for the charity that we will support through our social and fundraising Email: [email protected] activities in 2014. Thank you for taking part and especially to those children who Website: www.cathedral-brentwood.org were wise men. The money collected will be split equally between all three very deserving charities and each will receive £244 this Christmas – a great sum! So, Clergy House: 01277 265235 here is the final result…the Brentwood Cathedral Charity for 2014 is LITTLE Deacon Paul: 01277 810321 ~ Deacon Quentin: 01277 200925 HAVENS CHILDREN’S HOSPICE! Many congratulations! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MANY CONGRATULATIONS to Rose McQuillan and Megan Gazzard whose CHRISTMAS FLOWERS IN THE CATHEDRAL: If you would like to remember imaginative and beautiful designs grace the cover of this Christmas newsletter. loved ones and friends you can put their names on a small card, put it into an Very many thanks again to all those who entered the competition and to the envelope (with a donation if you wish) marked ‘Christmas Flowers’ and leave it Brentwood Catenian Circle who donated the prize money. at Clergy House by Christmas Eve. We will put the cards among the arrangements. If anyone has greenery to spare, we would be most grateful – please leave it at the back of the Cathedral by Christmas Eve morning. CHRISTMAS SERVICES THE CHRISTMAS BAUBLES on our tree this year are familiar figures from the SERVICE OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS takes place Nativity story. Can the children work out who each bauble is? Sincerest thanks in the Cathedral THIS AFTERNOON (22nd) at 4.00 p.m. to all those people who bought a Nativity bauble. Their names or the names of Mulled wine and mince pies will be served afterwards in those they want remembered will be on display beside the tree. the Parish Hall. All welcome – please come and join us. THE CATHEDRAL CRIB: Offerings at the crib go to the Brentwood Catholic CHRISTMAS EVE Children’s Society. Bishop Thomas writes: The Brentwood Catholic Family Masses: 5.00 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. Children’s Society provides an early intervention service to children, young people and their families which enable them to address difficulties THE FLASH MOB CHOIR will lead the music at the that may be impeding their educational, social and emotional 7.00 p.m. Mass. So bring your instruments and your development. The Society’s Mission Statement enshrines the principle singing voices and let's make a wonderful, joyful that assistance is provided to any child in need. The finance comes from song for Jesus. We will be rehearsing in the a mixture of sources but without the support of the Catholic community Cathedral at 6.15 p.m. the vital work done by the Society for children in need could not Cathedral Vigil Mass: 10.00 p.m. (carols at 9.30 p.m.) continue. Please be as generous as you can. I have always said that such Holy Cross, Warley: 10.00 p.m. (carols at 9.30 p.m.) work and support is pure Gospel.
CHRISTMAS DAY THE POOR BOX in the narthex is a way for us to help those most in need in Cathedral at 8.00 a.m., 9.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. our society and further afield. 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the Holy Cross 11.00 a.m. least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.' At the end of this year, there is just over £2,000 in the poor box. A fantastic sum of money that A happy, peaceful and holy Christmas to you all. will help make a difference to other people's lives. Many thanks to everyone who has given to help the poorest and weakest. This sum of money is to be divided between three groups: the Cathedral St Vincent de Paul (SVP) group CHRISTMAS OFFERINGS are your personal gifts to your priests. Christmas that works with those who are struggling in our own parish, our twinned parish offering envelopes are available. If you are a tax payer and would like to Gift of Maria Ratschitz in South Africa and Sister Rosario's tremendous education work in South Sudan. THANK YOU for the collection on the 15th December: £2,732.63 of which PARISH OFFICE: Please note that the parish office will be closed until Monday, £1,740.80 was gift aided. Holy Cross: £434.80 (Gift Aid: £253.89). 6th January. Please also note that this newsletter covers a three week period.
PLEASE PRAY for the repose of the soul of Bernie McMahon of Magnolia Close FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PROGRAMME: The next parents’ meeting will be who died on Tuesday. Bernie’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Cathedral on Tuesday, 7th January at 7.00 p.m. in the Conference Centre. The children’s on Friday, 3rd January at 12 noon. We offer Tom and the rest of the family our next session will be on Saturday, 11th January commencing with 9.15 a.m. Mass prayers, sincere sympathy and support at this time. In lieu of flowers, in the Cathedral. Children… don’t forget to bring your My Day by Day booklet donations may be made to St Francis Hospice, Havering-atte-Bower. back to Mass on Sunday, 12th January and collect your new task. There will be a large selection of Communion dresses and accessories for sale WE WELCOME into our parish community Maya Rose Challice who will be on Saturday 11th January, from 11.30 a.m. to 1.30pm in the small hall. For baptised in the Cathedral this week. Please remember Maya and her family in more information please contact Tracy or Paton 07968 314995. your prayers. MOTHERS’ PRAYERS will recommence on Wednesday, 8th January from THE SVP wishes to express their thanks to the clergy and parishioners for their 10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. in the West meeting room of the Cathedral. We wish support and generosity towards providing presents for our elderly and less well you all a very happy Christmas and look forward to seeing you all again next off. We also pass on the thanks of the recipients who have readily expressed year – plus any other mothers who would like to join us, you will be most their appreciation, in particular for being remembered at this time. Thanks too welcome. for the support (financial and otherwise) throughout the year, and for the stalwarts who regularly man our collecting boxes. WEDNESDAY CHORAL VESPERS in the Cathedral will recommence on the THE PARISH 250 CLUB will continue to run under the PACE umbrella. The 15th January at 6.30 p.m. Everyone most welcome. 250 Club will raise funds for the Parish and YOUR chosen charity, paying out cash prizes each month. Renewals are due in January. For those paying by WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A READER AT MASS? Do you have a clear standing order, no action is required. If you pay in one annual instalment, this reading voice? Are you confident reading in public? Would you be able to will be due by 31st January. If I already have your email address I will forward communicate the meaning of a passage of Scripture to others? Do you have a a renewal form to you this way. Alternatively, Renewal/New forms are available desire to communicate the living Word of God to the Cathedral community? If in the narthex, by e mail or if you are unable to collect from the church, please you are answering ‘yes’ to the above, then please come along to an informal contact me. New and renewal forms and payment can be returned to Clergy meeting with Fr Martin in the Cathedral on Saturday 18th January at 10.00 a.m. House for my attention. Again, thank you for your continued support. Joanna Murphy (230675 ~ [email protected]) THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: If you wish to have your child baptised in the Cathedral or Holy Cross you will first need to attend a meeting with Father EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS AND READERS are asked to make themselves Martin. The next one takes place at 5.00 p.m. on Sunday, 19th January in the known to the ushers when they come to Mass and to be prepared to stand in at Cathedral Conference Centre, and will last for about an hour. Please contact the short notice. Please try and make sure that you swap a particular duty if you parish secretary, Lorna Harper, at Clergy House on 265235 to book (from 6th are not able to undertake it. Many thanks. January). Subsequently parents will need to attend a two-session course and the next one takes place in the Parish Hall at 8.00 p.m. on the 20th and 27th CAROL RECITAL: On Monday, 30th December at 12 noon we welcome Trajecti January. We are happy to welcome prospective parents to attend both Father Voces Holland who are visiting English Cathedrals to give a half hour recital of Martin’s meeting and the preparation course before your baby is born. English Choral Music, including John Rutter and Dutch and European Christmas Carols, together with their Director of Music, Paul Snoek. Do come and listen to YEAR OF FAITH: The following resources were developed for the Year of Faith them – everyone is most welcome. which concluded on the Feast of Christ the King. However, our faith journey CATHOLIC SINGLES is an organisation which helps single, widowed, continues, and these will continue. There are two amazing options for you this separated and divorced Catholics of all ages (over 18 years) meet, either one to year available from a website called 'Flocknote'. The first has excerpts from the one or through social events. All members receive a monthly bulletin, called Catechism ('YOU-CAT') version (which cross-references to the Catechism of the Catholic Networking. For more information please tel. 0161 941 3498, visit the Catholic Church) - see flocknote.com/catechism and secondly the gospel in a website www.catholicsingles.org.uk or email [email protected] year see flocknote.com/gospel. MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS ~ CATHEDRAL Wednesday MARY MOTHER OF GOD
1 January 9.15 a.m. Faye Andrews R.I.P. Sunday FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT (A)
22 December 8.00 a.m. Cathedral Vincent and Mary Cassidy R.I.P. Thursday Ss Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen 9.30 a.m. Cathedral Jeremiah and Ellen McGill R.I.P. 2 January 9.15 a.m. Douglas Sankey R.I.P. 11.30 a.m. Cathedral People of the Parish 6.30 p.m. Cathedral Intentions of Alessandra Garcia Friday 9.15 a.m. Jarlath Wills R.I.P. and Antti Nupponen 3 January 12 noon Funeral Mass for Bernie McMahon
Monday 9.15 a.m. Cathedral Intentions of Mary Gilsenan Saturday 9.15 a.m. Tom Farrell R.I.P. 23 December 4 January Tuesday CHRISTMAS EVE 24 December 9.15 a.m. Intentions of Rosemary Filler Sunday THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD 5.00 p.m. Children of the Parish 5 January 8.00 a.m. Patrick Kelly R.I.P. 7.00 p.m. Children of the Parish 9.30 a.m. Irene Dooley R.I.P. 10.00 p.m. People of the Parish 11.30 a.m. Gina and Pierino Cavellini R.I.P. 6.30 p.m. Ronald Howard R.I.P.
Wednesday THE BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST THE LORD 25 December 8.00 a.m. Paul Foley R.I.P. Monday 9.15 a.m. In Thanksgiving for Prayers (Penny Byrne) 9.30 a.m. Intentions of the Harper Family 6 January 11.30 a.m. Con Carr R.I.P. Tuesday 9.15 a.m. Sister Anastasia R.I.P. Thursday ST STEPHEN 7 January 26 December 9.15 a.m. Intentions of Agnes and Mark Chu (45th Wedding Anniversary) Wednesday 9.15 a.m. Intentions of Sister Stephen 8 January Friday ST JOHN 27 December 9.15 a.m. Betty and Arthur De’Ath R.I.P. Thursday 9.15 a.m. Jack Connaughton R.I.P. 9 January Saturday THE HOLY INNOCENTS 28 December 9.15 a.m. Mary and Lewis Taylor R.I.P. Friday 9.15 a.m. Alan Bentley R.I.P. 10 January Sunday THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH (A) 29 December 8.00 a.m. Kathleen Cafferty R.I.P. Saturday 9.15 a.m. Intentions of Anne North 9.30 a.m. Intentions of Margaret Walker 11 January
11.30 a.m. John Barrett R.I.P. Sunday THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD (A) 6.30 p.m. Anthony Sweeney R.I.P. 12 January 8.00 a.m. Loretta Souza R.I.P.
Monday Sixth Day within the Octave of Christmas 9.30 a.m. Michael Pompilii R.I.P. 30 December 9.15 a.m. Terry Rafferty R.I.P. 11.30 a.m. John Hlustik R.I.P. Tuesday Seventh Day within the Octave of Christmas 6.30 p.m. Intentions of Dennis Furlong. 31 December 9.15 a.m. Laura Packer R.I.P. THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK is available to anyone who is gravely ill or Peter Mooney, Patrick Murphy, George Manning, Christina Conlon, Lilian about to have an operation, so if you know someone who should receive this Kershaw, Maggie Nolan, Maureen Keogh, Arthur Alderton, Honora Long, Dolores important sacrament then please speak to a member of the clergy or ring the Robinson, Alexander Winberg, William Morecroft, Violet Fitzgerald, Ted Tiernan, parish office on 265235. Michael Bartley, Mary Keene, Anne McDavitt, Gwen Kelleher, John Leahy, Thomas Clarke, Johanna Maher, Danny Burn, Susannah and Thomas THE SICK:- Please pray for all our sick and housebound parishioners and Concannon, Nora Howley, Theresa Roxborough, Sister Margaret Joseph, William friends, including Joy Breslin, Eileen Brook, Joe Brown, Penny Byrne, Iris Clarke, Gillett, Agnes Payne, Mary O’Donovan, Agnes Claridge, Margaret Collins, Lydia Curtis, Kyle and Nathan Coe, Mary Connaughton Marie Cooper, Karen Cox, Porter, Antony Birch, Mary Ellen Corcoran, William Crossan, Tony Sharpen, Bernadette Dawson, Sylvia Dean, Donald DeCruz, Tony Deed, Mary Dowse, Peggy Patience, Harry Ellis, Julia Tolan, Maisie Dunn, Isabelle Flynn, Ellen Eileen Duffy, Tony Evans, Tatum Fleming, Rebecca Florendo, Ray Ford, Louisa Edwards, Ethel Richards, Hubert Lassey, Peter Simona, Paul Charlick, Eliza Free, Dennis Filler, Jean French, Dennis Furlong, Heather Gash, Ged Gilligan, Cross, George Dobson, John Kyne, Richard Calvert, Myra Ingram, Gerry Mary Gilsenan, John Hall, Mary Hayter, Sky David Harrington-Ellis, Jane Hodge- Canavan, John Herbert Vaughan, Anne Whiting, Michael Pompilii, Denis Brown, Eileen and Tom Horan, Sr Margaret-Mary Hughes OSU, Ann Hurcombe, McNamara, John Berry and Barbara Glancy. Jess, Peter Jolly, Rev. Peter Judd, Tony Kidd, Stefan Krafcak, Wanda Kwiatek, ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lisa, Pat Lynch, Tony McCoy, Ann Mallon, Chloe Mansell, John Mansworth, Tony ZUMBA FITNESS: Zumba is the super fun Latin inspired fitness class, Marsh, Pat McCarthy, Bernadette McGuinness, Jo Millett, Rene Morris, Alison guaranteed to make your day. Any level of fitness welcome! Classes take place Moss, Eliane Moss, Francella Naughton, Siobhan O’Leary, Bill Pateman, Debbie in the Parish Hall with Caroline Brown, at 7.30 p.m. on Wednesdays (£5 a and Brian Perrett, Angela Pumford, Maureen Quinn, Pat Richardson, Mary session). Come join the party! To book a place phone 07790 511760. Rodgers, Anne Rowe, Pat Shaw, Robin Shenton, Daisy Simpson, Catherine Smith, Sarah Smith, Sr Stephen OSU, Olivia Stock, Mano Subrayan, Peter LOURDES – SUMMER 2014:. The 25th Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage runs from Tetlow, Mario Tinenti, TCT, Margaret Mary Toal, Sylvia Vaughan, Christine 26th to the 31st July. From £618 by air with full board for six days, five nights, Vinsessa, Louisa Whiteman, Abigail Witchalls, Preston Wood, John Wright and or from £418 by coach. This pilgrimage includes an experienced medical team all our sick in the Marillac, Mascalls Park, Brentwood Community, Queens, and plenty of help for those with mobility needs. It is also ideal for couples, Nuffield and Hartswood Hospitals and St Francis Hospice. individuals, and groups of friends. There is a full programme to opt in and out of, and everyone is welcome. There are brochures at the back of the church, or CATHEDRAL ANNIVERSARIES:- Please remember the following, whose visit www.brentwoodlourdes.org for much more information and to order a anniversaries occur at this time:. William Garvan, Mary Groves, William Hollis, brochure. Bridget Coyne, Shirley de Prazer, Barry Munns, Patricia Cull, Henry Coldham, Cornelius Gallacher, Thomas McElwaine, Ernest Colmer, Mary and Edward ST JOSEPH'S JUNIOR SEMINARY, Mark Cross closed in the 1970s. A small Sullivan, Thomas Bartley, Marjorie Smythe, Michael Eustace, Edward Appleton, group of former 'Mark Cross boys' is organising the first ever reunion of Joseph Pepper, Thomas Regan, Mary Ann Regan, Agnes Cheater, Fr Francis seminarians who studied there. Some were ordained, some were not. All are Greenan, Rev William Mills, William Gilsenan, Bert Sewell, John Kelleher, Mary invited to the Amigo Hall, Southwark on Wednesday, 19th March, the Feast of St Gillet, Joseph Wynn, Joe Fitzpatrick, George Page, Charles McElwaine, Heliodor Joseph. Canon John O'Toole, Dean of Southwark Cathedral, and the organising Kruzycki, Lea Clara Jones, Margaret Mouzon, Mary Ball, George Dobson, committee, would like to hear from any former student, even if they are unable Theresa Shortall, Tarik Iskander, Margaret Styles, Cara Payne, Doris Allum, John to attend. Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Jeewoonerain, Bob McMillan, Gerald Healy, Thomas Sumner, Thomas Sinclair, William Payne, J Downey, Joseph Wisely, William Underwood, Barbara Norman, MASS FOR VOCATIONS at 11.30 a.m. on Monday, 30th December at Holy Gladys Doddimeade, Nilda Shean, Bridget McMahon, Sheila Cremin, Jo Tiernan, Trinity Church, 71 Wickhay, Basildon SS15 5AD. You are warmly invited to join Anne Rowntree, John Barrett, Bertha Lawlor, Henry Searle, Jamie Mumford, seminarians from the Diocese, along with those considering Priesthood and the Margaret Costello, David Foster, Ivy Bird, Charles Ayley, Charles Devereux- Religious Life, for a special Mass for Vocations. Everyone is welcome – feel free Cooke, Mary Kelly, Thomas Kenny, Irene Archard, Agnes Browne, Florence to turn up! If you are discerning a vocation to Priesthood or Religious Life and Bohannon, Margaret Uniacke, Frederick Metcalfe, Patrick Mooney, Ellen Baker, would like more information, please contact Fr Dominic, Vocations Director, Christopher Udall, Mary Moriarty, Frances Tanner, Faye Andrews, Johanna 01268 281732 or [email protected]. Holy Trinity is close to Dowling, Paul Heath, Kitty Wilson, Lee Sargent, Violet Pearce, Adelina Sidoli, the A13, A127 and Basildon station (c2c main line from Southend or London). VALENTINE GALA DINNER - Why not treat that someone special in your life? MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS The Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society invites you to join them for a HOLY CROSS AND THE MARILLAC fabulous evening at their Valentine's Gala Dinner on Friday 14th February at Stockbrook Golf & Country Club, Billericay. With tickets priced at £45 per Saturday FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT (A) person to include a drinks reception, fabulous gifts, dinner, dancing, live 21 December 6.30 p.m. Holy Cross Des and Kitty Jackson R.I.P. entertainment & much more, this is an event not to be missed! Places are Sunday 10.00 a.m. Marillac Kathleen West R.I.P. limited and we would recommend you book early in order to secure your tickets. 22 December 11.00 a.m. Holy Cross Nick Jennings R.I.P. Contact Julie Abbott on 01268 784544 or at [email protected].
YOUTH PILGRIMAGE TO ROME: The Brentwood Catholic Youth Service Tuesday CHRISTMAS EVE (BCYS) is going to Rome for the Canonisation of Pope John XXIII and Pope John 24 December 10.00 p.m. Holy Cross People of the Parish Paul II next year. 44 places are on offer, at a cost of £349, for young people Wednesday CHRISTMAS DAY aged 18 to 35. We depart on Saturday morning, 26th April, stay at a villa 25 December 10.00 a.m. Marillac Intentions of Residents and Staff outside Rome, travel in for the Canonisation and then fly back in time for 11.00 a.m. Holy Cross Frank and Brigitta Dyer R.I.P. work/college/uni on Monday morning. The price includes flights, transport within Italy and accommodation. For further details, go to www.bcys.net/events, Saturday THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH (A) or email Róisin Lancaster at [email protected] 28 December 6.30 p.m. Holy Cross Bishop Arthur Doubleday R.I.P. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sunday 10.00 a.m. Marillac Intentions of Margaret Murray WARLEY NEWS 29 December 11.00 a.m. Holy Cross People of the Parish
SUNDAY MASS: When one of the priests in our parish is away on a Sunday, the remaining priest must say the Saturday night Mass at Holy Cross and four Saturday THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD Masses at the Cathedral on the Sunday, plus any baptisms, meetings, 4 January 6.30 p.m. Holy Cross People of the Parish sacramental preparation programmes and appointments. Until this time, we Sunday 10.00 a.m. Marillac Mary Hughes R.I.P. have been fortunate in being able to find a priest to say a Mass at Holy Cross 5 January 11.15 a.m. Holy Cross Anne Free R.I.P. but it is becoming increasingly difficult to find priests who are available to do Please note change of the time of Sunday’s Mass such supply work. This may mean us having to consider alternative celebrations of the Eucharist in the future. So that Father Martin and Father Mark can have a break after Christmas, Father Saturday THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD (A) Philip Walshe at The Marillac has most generously agreed to say the Sunday 11 January 6.30 p.m. Holy Cross Roy Wood R.I.P. Masses on the 5th and 19th January even though he is already saying a Mass at Sunday 10.00 a.m. Marillac Mary O’Brien R.I.P. 10.00 a.m. Therefore, in order to allow Father Philip to get to Holy Cross, 12 January 11.00 a.m. Holy Cross Gerry Canavan R.I.P. please note that Mass at Holy Cross on those Sundays will be at 11.15 a.m. WARLEY ANNIVERSARIES: Cornelius Gallagher, David Fleming, Elizabeth OUR GIFT AID ORGANISER is Antony Timmins and he can be contacted on Durso, Thomas Crawshaw, Willliam Murrell, Mary Donnelly, Brigitta Dyer, Egbert 202545/07525 364764, at [email protected], or by dropping a note in at King, Willie Mateer, Eugene McMahon, George Dobson, Mary Coe, Ellen May 154A Warley Hill – next to Picturesque. Antony has already stressed the benefit Young, Mary Madeline Nightingale, Michael McCool, Arthur De’Ath, Arthur of as many people as possible signing up to Gift Aid. Four donors giving under Campbell, Alice Moss, Mary Coe, Sarah Brawley, Richard Motley, John Guilfoyle, the Gift Aid Scheme is the equivalent of five donors without. The most Paddy Day, Eddie Midmore, Frederick Carter, Mary Crawshaw, Ellen Fleming, convenient way of giving to the church, if you are able to, is to sign a Standing Mary Fisher, Alice Hopkins, Mary Kyndt, Alan Cunningham, Ellen Carter, Sheila Order with a Gift Aid declaration. You then don’t need to worry about cash and Hargreaves, Frank Timmins, Julia Bunn, Cecilia Payne, James Doyle, John envelopes, and it’s much easier to process. Please do get in touch with Antony McCann and Herbert Mantell. for more information or if you would like to join the Gift Aid Scheme. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The Brentwood Diocesan Trust – Registered Charity No. 234092