Copies of Cardinal Nichols’ pastoral letter are available at the back of the church. It is the poor, weak and voiceless who will be put in danger of undue pressure and even coercion. Please write to your MP in your own words expressing your opposition to this unwelcome and dangerous innovation. [Please be aware that our MP in Ilford North, Wes Streeting, the Secretary of State for Health, has indicated that he will vote against the bill]. “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good people to do nothing.”
All children who have made their First Holy Communion are eligible. Application forms [mauve] are at the back of the church. Preparation will take place on three consecutive Saturdays, 2 nd, 9 th & 16 th November 10am – 11.15am in the Meeting Room at the back of the church.
Next Sunday is World Mission Sunday and the Holy Father invites all Catholics to support Missio, his charity for world mission and of which Fr Anthony Chantry is director, through a special day of prayer. This day of prayer, solidarity, and giving unites Catholics worldwide to share the Good News of God’s love which has the power to transform lives and heal our world. To donate, use the Missio envelopes, call 020 7821 9755 (office hours) or visit missio.org.uk to give a gift, set up a Direct Debit, and Gift Aid your donation if possible.
Envelopes in which to place the names of loved ones who have died and who you would like included on the list are at the back of the church. Masses will be said here and elsewhere for the repose of their souls. The envelopes may be returned either in the collection or through the presbytery letterbox.
Daniel, a young man in Democratic Republic of the Congo, is carving a better future for his family with carpentry skills he learned in a CAFOD-funded training centre. Give to CAFOD next week and you’ll fund training, tools, equipment and safe spaces so more people like Daniel can learn new skills and fulfil their God-given potential. Use the envelope in church or give online at cafod.org.uk/envelope .
FOOD BANK – we are still collecting for the food bank for refugees and asylum seekers. They are not allowed to work or claim benefits and so are entirely reliant on help from others. With the recent unrest we can see how they can be targeted and vilified. The basket for contributions is in the Lady Chapel.
Maranatha - An evening with Mass celebrated by Paschal Uche and followed by Prayer and Praise - will be held at the Sion Community Chapel, Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood at 7pm - 9pm on Thursday, 18 th July.