Rosary for the Sick of the Parish: Each Friday, 8.55am at Holy Trinity

Sacrament of Confession: English Martyrs, Sat. 5.30-6.00pm and Holy Trinity, after Sun. 5.30pm Mass.

Confession or Other Matters: Fr. Paul is usually available on request or by appointment.

Sunday Masses 20th & 21st June 2009:

Offertory Collection: £710.04

Average weekly offertory by standing order: £570

On the move… Please introduce yourself to Fr. Paul if you are new to the Parish (or a visitor) – and let him know if you are moving within or out of the Parish.

Parish Email Address: danbury@dioceseofbrentwood.org

Diocesan Vocations Website www.brentwoodvocations.org

Newsletter items to Barbara before 1.00pm Wednesday.

Pastoral Care Group (PCG): Margaret 451466, Eileen 322451, Kath 321383, and Margaret 320525, are available in times of need i.e. loneliness, family crisis, transport or any other issues, or ring Fr Paul in the first instance. Strictest confidence applied always.

We pray for all our sick friends and relatives, including: Anthony ….., Tracy Booth, Rosie Brown, Josie Cassidy, Maggie Clarke, Bill Delaney, Jean Fernando, Madge Farrow, Bette George, Matthew Green, Bernard Guilfoyle, Diane & Michael Hewstone, Tara Hull, Duncan Holt, Peter Huish, Chris Huggins, Rita Johnson, Pauline Lehan. Mary Lynch, Maryann Lyons, Suzie Martin, Sylvia Mead, Brendan Morrissey, Lily Pettifer, Kath Robinson, Linda Ryan, Terri E. Williamson, Joan Woollard, Roy Wright.

Please pray for Evan Rhys Williams (‘Dadcu’), grandfather of Gareth Williams who died recently. May he rest in peace.

Congratulations to Ethan, Matthew, Josh, Jack, Alicia, Chloe, Elise, Dariusz, Catherine, Emily, Conell, Alex, Thomas, Jack, Lily-May, Robert & Dominic on making their 1st Holy Communion in the Parish 2 weeks ago. May God bless them now & always.

Congratulations to Jamie & Julie Parrott married in our Parish last week. May God bless them & their families, now & always.

Second Collection – There is a second collection this weekend for Peter’s Pence.

White Flower Appeal –The society for the Protection of Unborn Children will be holding its annual Appeal next weekend. In common with the Catholic Church SPUC defends & upholds the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death The Society’s work covers a wide spectrum of concerns. It seeks to protect unborn children from abortion, embryo research & unethical fertility techniques, & in recent years it has helped fight euthanasia too. It provides trained speakers for school & offers a number of pro-life support services, including those for teachers, parents & medical professionals.

BCYS Aylesford Youth Festival: Sat. 4th July, A coach will be going from St. John Payne School departing at 9am & returning at approx. 9.30pm. This day of activities, fun & worship is open to anyone aged 12 – 18. Cost of the day is£15 inc. transport & a place on the coach can be booked by contacting Christine Webb on cwe@sip.essex.sch.uk or 01245 256030.

Evangelisation Workshop: Sat. 11th July @ St Augustine Springfield, 9.30am-2.45pm. In these days of recession, lost jobs & anxiety, sharing our faith in the wider community has never been so important. What can we do & where do we begin? A day of presentations & discussions to equip parishes & individuals to fulfil our calling to spread the Good News, organised by the Deanery. See notice boards or call Lynne 01621 828352, Ipursell@tiscali.co.uk. Free lunch provided, need numbers by 29th June.

Annual Diocesan Day of Retreat for all Catechists- ‘The Person of Jesus Christ in the life of the Catechist’. Facilitator: Bishop John Crowley. Sat. 11th July 10.30am – 3.00pm, Cathedral Conference Centre, Brentwood. Suggested Donation of £5. Please bring packed lunch. Drinks provided. To book call 01277 265257 or 01277 265219.

Oasis of Peace (Marian Day). On Sat. 25th July @ the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 11, Church Hill, Epping CM16 4RA. 10.30 – 4pm. Inc. Mass, Adoration, Rosary & personal testimonies. Brng packed lunch – drinks provided. Info: Susan, 01992 575017 or marys_nook@talktalk.net

Childcare –Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society has guaranteed places for the ‘Run to the Beat’ half marathon starting from O2 Arena to Greenwich on Sunday 27th September 09. Run 13.1 miles to streets of music from various artists. Interested? Call Claire Mathews on 01268 784544/01268 654434 or email cmathews@childcare.org for more information.

Ecumenical Pilgrimage to Bradwell Sat. 4th July: Theme: ‘One’ – One Hope, One People, etc.. Starting at 11am @ Bradwell village Church of St. Thomas for opening service (outdoors) then walk to St. Peter’s Chapel to enjoy your picnic on the grass & join in the open air service. There will be music, stalls & refreshments. Ample parking at Bradwell Village Hall & transport to Peter’s Chapel for those who need it.

English Martyrs Choir, Danbury – The choir will be taking their summer break after the 10.45am Mass, 28th June. The choir will resume on Sunday Sept. 6th. If you enjoy singing & are interested in joining the choir please call Graham on 01245 222635.

National Grandparents Pilgrimage to Walsingham to honour St. Joachim & St. Anne & all grandparents is on Sat. 25th July. Please see poster on notice board for further details.

Projector @ Holy Trinity: Basic help on how to operate the projector etc is available - please contact Paul Hardy on hardygang@btinternet.com