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ThBrentwood Diocese Trust is a Registered Charity no: 234092
Parish Priest: Fr Emile Nkumu Phone: 01277 362645
www.catholic-parish-ongar.org.uk
www.dioceseofbrentwood.net
St. Helen’s Catholic Church The Presbytery 87 High Street Chipping Ongar CM5 9DX
St. Margaret of Scotland Doddinghurst Road
Doddinghurst CM15 0QJ
Twenty– Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) 29th September 2019
Amos 6.1, 4-7; Psalm 145; 1 Timothy 6.11-16; Luke 16.19-31 Dishonesty, corruption and deceit are deliberate attempts to take advantage of the poor, in today’s readings the rich are accused of being culpable through neglect and lack of awareness. Amos criticises those whose focus is entirely themselves – their
food, music, drink and perfumes but do not care about others in the kingdom of Israel – doomed for destruction by the armies of Assyria. All we know about the rich man is that he dines magnificently and dresses in splendour. As Lazarus is lying at his gate, we must assume that the rich man knows nothing about him .The rich is ignorant of the poor man who lies but metres away from his feasting. The issue here is : it is not enough to simply do no harm, one must also choose to do good, and ignorance is no excuse. That can read like a harsh condemnation, but – as Abraham
observes from paradise – Dives and his brothers have Moses and the prophets – the Hebrew Scriptures. Those Scriptures would certainly point the finger at the rich man and his ways as he ignores the poor man at his gate.
The Brentwood Diocese Trust is a Registered Charity no: 234092
WEEKLY ROTAS
Date Mass Reader (BP) E M Sick Rota
Sat 28 5.30pm Stanley Sally A) Jane/ Peter
Sun 29
8.30am 10.00am
Kathy H Jane/Hope
Jane/Peter Lorraine/Jo
B) C) D) Lorraine
Sat 05 5.30pm Aidan A) Lauren
Sun 06
8.30am 10.00am
Anne R Brendan/ Maggie
David Mary C/ Maggie
B) Lorraine C) Jane/ Peter D) Mary C
We extend a warm welcome to Fr Joe Farrell who will be covering Masses this weekend and next weekend. Please make him feel welcome.
PARISH LIFE
Coffee Morning: Takes place every Sunday after both Masses.
CAFOD Harvest Fast Day: is this Friday 4th October. No one should be beyond reach of the love and support they need to thrive. This Fast Day, CAFOD invites us to fast, pray and give, so we can extend the hand of friendship to the world’s poorest people. On Family Fast Day, CAFOD invites us to eat a simple meal for lunch or dinner and give the money we save to help others. There will be a short talk during all masses this weekend by Jim B. Envelopes will be given out after all masses this weekend to support the Harvest. Please give as you are able. The envelopes will be collected next weekend.
First Holy Communion; The next parents meeting ’ Registration’ will take place on Wednesday 2nd October at 7pm in the Presbytery Please ensure all forms are completed
and any other documentation is ready for this meeting. Forms are in the porch. The first children's session ‘Belonging’ will take place on Saturday 5th October , 4pm at St Helen’s Church. This will be followed by the 5.30pm Mass.
Annual Leave: Fr Emile is away on annual leave and will return on Saturday 12th October. We wish Fr Emile a restful time away. There will be Liturgy of the Word
during the week as indicated on the newsletter.
Fr Emile 35 year Anniversary Mass and Celebration:
On 14th October 1984, Fr Emile was ordained a priest. To mark this occasion, Fr Emile warmly invites you to join him on Saturday 19th October 2019 for a joyful celebration in
the church and presbytery from 12 noon to 4pm. There will be a Thanksgiving Mass at 12 noon, followed by social celebration of food, drinks and music. There will also be a talk of the work of SOCOA, Please do come along and share in the joy of this occasion. Please
pick up a leaflet to register your attendance.
Charity Quiz Night: Char lotte Smith, the granddaughter of par ishioner Kath Bishop
(RIP) has organised a charity Quiz Night at the Doddinghurst Scout Hut, Church Lane, on Saturday 19th October, 7pm, at a cost of £7 per person. The event is to help fund her
World Youth Challenge school trip to Nepal. Please contact Claire Bishop on 07837 929473 to confirm attendance. or to find out more. All are welcome
Ongar Churches Together will be celebrating One Wor ld Week in order to rejoice in
the different cultures associated with our congregations. An event will take place on Saturday, 26th October at St. James' Church Hall, St. James' Avenue, Marden Ash at 6pm. To book a place for this event please contact Adrian on 375725 or the Parish Office. We
have been asked to provide numbers and details of meals by 13th October. Thank you.
Foodbank Request: They are in par ticular need of these items: Long Life Fruit
Juice, Sponge Puddings, Tinned Rice Pudding, Tea Bags, Sugar, Tinned Fruit, Tinned Tomatoes, Solid Meats (corned beef/spam), Coffee , Tinned Vegetables, Drinking Chocolate (water), biscuits. Thank you as always for your generosity.
Rite of Catholic Initiation (RCIA) Programme: Are you an adult who is interested in finding our more about the Catholic Faith, perhaps, with a view to becoming a Catholic? Have you been baptised a Catholic but have never been confirmed and have not received the fullness of the gifts of the Holy Spirit? If you are interested in the course please get in touch with the Parish Office to register your interest.
DIOCESEAN NEWS
Vocations Enquirers’ Evening for those considering or interested in a vocation to the priesthood. On Tuesday 1st October at St Edmund of Canterbury Church , Loughton. Please contact Fr Mark Swires [email protected] for info.
Did you know Pope Francis is about to Canonise the first English Saint for dec-ades? Cardinal John Henry Newman will be declared a Saint in October ; for young people who want to discover more the October Youth Mass will be devoted to Cardinal Newman, with his inspiring quotes and timeless hymns; Wednesday 2nd October, 8pm, Brentwood Cathedral. All welcome. Full details at www.bcys.net/events
New Evangelisation Summit Training (NEST): to inspire - to form - to connect
Sion Community in partnership with the Home Mission Office of the Catholic Bishop’s Conference will be running a training weekend, 4th - 6th Oct 2019 in Brentwood. This will consist of an ‘immersive experience’ of the New Evan-
gelisation Summit and include multi-media contributions from well-known speakers such as Fr James Mallon and Michelle Moran. Michael Dopp, who has pioneered NES
in Canada will be at the weekend. For more information please contact us [email protected] / 01277 215011
BCYS Youth Gather, Mersea Island, 26th-27th October 2019 (half term weekend).
The Youth Gather is for anyone is school year 9-13, and includes a mix of inspiring speakers, reflection and prayer, together with outward bound activities like zip wires,
high ropes and climbing walls. The cost of £50 includes coach from Stratford, Romford, Basildon, Brentwood, Chelmsford or Southend, as well as all meals and
activities. Full details and online booking at https://bcys.net/events/youth-gather-2019/
Altar Servers Mass: The Guild of St Stephen Brentwood, would like to welcome the Altar Servers in our Parish, to attend the Diocesan Mass for Altar Servers at Brentwood Cathedral on Saturday 9th November at 2.30pm (please arrive by 2pm for vesting). Celebrated by Bishop Alan Williams S.M. This Mass is open to all the Altar Servers in the Brentwood Diocese area. . If Altar Servers would like to attend, please can they reply to John McCormack [email protected] with numbers by the 25th October .
Administration Officer at St. Joseph’s Catholic Infant School in Leyton The successful applicant would also oversee Admissions and be the first point of contact for parents joining our school. For further details contact [email protected] or call 0208 539 3000 for further details and an application form.
Pilgrimage to Lourdes led by Fr Andrew Headon, Ilford: by air for the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes: 4 Nights, 10th - 14th February 2020 £560 p.p. (twin/double), £660 p.p. (single room) which includes flights from Stanstead, 4 nights’ full board accomm. at the luxury Hotel Saint-Sauveur (inc. wine with meals), full time presence of the tour operator and chaplain, airport transfers in Lourdes, Mass offerings and procession candles. For more information please contact Siobhan at Parker Travel Ltd: 07932 634589 or [email protected]
Mass Attendance 21/22 Sept: Sat 5.30pm: 30 Sun 8.30am: 30 Sun 10am:68
Offertory Collection 21/22 Sept: £427.61 Thank you for your continued selfless generosity, for Gift Aiding your offerings and
for your support of the parish..
CONTACT INFORMATION Sick/Housebound: Sheena Mackintosh - 01277 821524
Hall Bookings: Please contact the Ann Rayment 01277 824029 New Parishioners: Please introduce yourself to Fr Emile
Steward of the Gospel: Alan Chapman: 01277 822793 Safeguarding Officer: Peggy Maxwell 01277525912 Gift Aid Organiser: Bernard Adams 01277 823511
Parish Admin: Bessem - 01277 362645 (Tue & Thur 8.15-16.30)
PRAYER LIST: Mike Anthony, Josie Biggs, Carmen Blackett, Trudi Burrows, Lucy Callabritto, Joan Cooper, Matthew Dansey, Sheila Davies, Yvonne D’Cruz, Richard Denton, Kathleen Donovan, Chris Easter, Ann Fahey, Anne Fagan, Ron Hawkins, Maria Hickey, Jane and Family, Douglas Jason, Joanna Keen, Sharon Lewis, Anna Lumley, Joan Marshall, Ian Maxwell, Sybil McCloud, Ishbel McGregor, Sheena & Jan Mackintosh, Norman Miller, Alan Nyman, Paul Nyman, Leslie Pay, Elizabeth Rainsbury, Ann Rayment, Bruna Roberts, Verone Rotanga, Kathy Scott, Margaret Simons, Sophie, Amelia Solomon, Mary Sage, Marie Sainsbury, Sarah Smith, Jean Thurston, Michael Weaver, Ellen Witt, Ruby & Tony Woodford, Harrison Wybow.
MASS TIMES & INTENTIONS Twenty– Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) (StH) (Sat) 5.30pm Maggie Nolan RIP ( Mum and Dad)
Sun 29th Sept: (StH) 8.30am: John Varellas quick recovery
(StM) 10.00am: People of the Parish
Mon 30th Sept: St Jerome, Pr, D NO MASS Tues 1st Oct: St Therese of the Child Jesus ( Lisieux), V, D (StH) 09.00am: Liturgy of the Word Wed 2nd Oct: The Holy Guardian Angels (StH) 9:00am: Liturgy of the Word Thu 3rd Oct: Feria (StH) 9.00am: Liturgy of the Word
Fri 4th Oct: St Francis of Assisi, Rel ( Harvest Fast Day) (StH) 9.00am: Liturgy of the Word
Sat 5th Oct: Feria Twenty– Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) (StH) (Sat) 5.30pm Sophie intentions( Joanie)
Sun 6th Oct: (StH) 8.30am: Book of Remembrance
(StM) 10.00am: Lyn Scott RIP ( Jane Gay) Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat 4.30pm-5pm at St Helen’s (and by request)
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Every Thursday after morning Mass Baptisms: Saturdays during 5.30pm Mass or Sundays 2pm
