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Twinned with the Parish of Embalenhle in South Africa NEWSLETTER Sunday 30 th March 2014 MOTHER’S DAY Laetare Sunday Fourth Sunday in Lent Sunday 6 th April 2014 Fifth Sunday in Lent Happy Mothers’ Day We wish every mother and grandmother, everyone who cares for children as a mother, and all expectant mothers a joyful, blessed and wonderful Sunday. For each of you, there is a special prayer card and little gift for today. As a parish we celebrate you, and thank God for you. Also today, we hold in our hearts mothers who have lost children, and children who have lost mothers. We entrust all of those who we have loved and lost to the tender care of Mary, Mother of God. We pray for family love, and family life. Lent 2014 As our Lenten journey continues, it is wonderful to see so many people at the extra Masses, services and other activities that are inspiring us this Lent. This week brings some new opportunities … More details on page 4 of today’s newsletter. Celebrating our schools We are delighted to share great news from each of our schools … just turn the page! Fr Dominic Serving the Churches of: St Basil the Great Luncies Road SS14 1SD The Most Holy Trinity Wickhay SS15 5AD St Therese of Lisieux Florence Way SS16 6AJ Parish Office 71 Wickhay, SS15 5AD Monday 12.30 – 5.30pm Tuesday to Thursday 9.30am – 5.30pm Tel 01268 281732 www.basildoncatholics.org
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Twinned with the Parish of Embalenhle in South Africa
NEWSLETTER
Sunday 30th
March 2014 MOTHER’S DAY Laetare Sunday
Fourth Sunday in Lent Sunday 6
th April 2014
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Happy Mothers’ Day
We wish every mother and grandmother, everyone who cares for children as a mother, and all expectant mothers a joyful, blessed and wonderful Sunday.
For each of you, there is a special prayer card and little gift for today. As a parish we celebrate you, and thank God for you.
Also today, we hold in our hearts mothers who have lost children, and children who have lost mothers. We entrust all of those who we have loved and lost to the tender care of Mary, Mother of God.
We pray for family love, and family life.
Lent 2014
As our Lenten journey continues, it is wonderful to see so many people at the extra Masses, services and other activities that are inspiring us this Lent. This week brings some new opportunities … More details on page 4 of today’s newsletter.
Celebrating our schools
We are delighted to share great news from each of our schools … just turn the page! Fr Dominic
Serving the Churches of:
St Basil the Great Luncies Road SS14 1SD
The Most Holy Trinity Wickhay SS15 5AD
St Therese of Lisieux Florence Way SS16 6AJ
Parish Office
71 Wickhay, SS15 5AD Monday 12.30 – 5.30pm Tuesday to Thursday
9.30am – 5.30pm
Tel 01268 281732
www.basildoncatholics.org
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Postal address
Parish House Holy Trinity 71 Wickhay Basildon SS15 5AD
Parish website
www.basildoncatholics.org
The Parish Office phone is the contact number for Katrina and Adam
01268 281732
Parish Pastoral Team
Fr Dominic Howarth 01268 281732 [email protected]
Fr Brett Adams 01268 281732 [email protected]
Sr Clare Kane 01268 553425 [email protected]
Parish Office Administrator Katrina Gadsden [email protected]
Parish Youth Co-ordinator Adam O’Brien [email protected]
Parish Council Chair Mary-Catherine Bottjer [email protected] Parish Pastoral Assistants
Area 1 – Southfields & Laindon West Patrick Gomes 07976 580411 [email protected]
Area 2 – Great Berry and Langdon Hills Eileen Prizeman 07718530421 [email protected]
Area 3 – Lee Chapel North and Laindon East Mari Heywood 07719009760 [email protected] & Teresa Walker 01268 410604 [email protected]
Area 4 – Lee Chapel South and Kingswood Phyl McLaren 07970096319 [email protected]
Area 5 – Fryerns and Ghyllgrove Isobel Parks 01268 289678 [email protected]
Area 6 – Pitsea, Vange and Barstable Teresa Reed 01268 457337 [email protected]
Area 7 – Burnt Mills and Felmore Sandra Bourke 01268 729865 [email protected]
Area 8 – Chalvedon and Eversley John Bourke 01268 729865 [email protected]
To arrange visits to the sick and housebound contact your local P.A. or Isobel Parks. New to the Parish? Please fill in a Parish welcome form & your local P.A. will contact you. To arrange visits to those in hospital, and for all administration enquiries, including newsletter
items, please contact Katrina at the Parish Office.
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Youth Action Day 2014. The Confirmation Group and older youth offer their energy and muscle to older parishioners on Youth Action Day, Thursday 10th April 2014. This is a day of service: free of charge they will clear weeds, mow lawns, prune shrubs, paint fences, and do any other odd jobs that may be too heavy or difficult for you to do alone. They come with energy and enthusiasm, they will be well briefed for the day, and all you need to do to book them is fill in the blue Youth Action Day form available after all Masses.
Total Offertory Giving
Sunday 16th March 2014: £1,843.20 Second Collection: CAFOD Lent Fast Day £1,693.60
Sunday 23rd March 2014: £2,092.71
Thank you for your generosity. Brentwood Diocesan Trust Registered Charity No. 234092
Celebrating our wonderful schools CONGRATULATIONS to the staff and pupils of St Anne Line Junior School. The recent Ofsted inspection graded the school as Good, with many, many Outstanding Features. Comments included, “Behaviour is outstanding.” “Pupils make rapid progress, and have very positive attitudes to learning.” “All pupils are encouraged to be aspirational.” “Pupils are interested and involved.” “There is close liaison with parents.” “Spiritual, moral, social & cultural development is a strength of the school.”
The De La Salle School Chapel was recently blessed, with the sanctuary area now covered with a wonderful mosaic created by the pupils with expert guidance from a mosaic artist. It looks magnificent, and weekly Masses will begin in the school after Easter.
St Teresa’s School are creating a school orchestra … with a little help from a professional! James Rhodes, a superb classical musician, is leading a project which will mean every child in Year 5 has tuition and support to learn an instrument, with a legacy to continue this in future years. Backed by Channel 4, some of the work is being filmed and a documentary is planned for the autumn. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our children to get first class musical tuition and our school was chosen from hundreds nationally who applied to be part of this project. We look forward to hearing the results … St Anne Line Infant School recently completed the “Section 48” inspection, which looks at RE provision in the school. The inspector said she “could find nothing at all to improve” and the school is “Outstanding.” This is the highest possible praise, and well deserved by staff and pupils alike – congratulations.
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Continuing on Fridays throughout Lent, there are the following highlights:
6.45am, Holy Trinity, Commuters’ and Students’ Mass.
9.30am, St Basil’s, Stations of the Cross.
9.30am, St Therese of Lisieux, Mass followed by Stations of the Cross (10am).
7.00pm, Holy Trinity, Reflective Stations of the Cross. On Friday 4th April, led by Adam O’Brien and our young adults, on Friday 11th April led by Sr Margaret and the prayer group. Come and be inspired by reflective and insightful interpretations of the Stations of the Cross.
Fourth and Fifth week in Lent – prayerful highlights
On TUESDAYS the short season of films continues, with “The Help” on Tuesday 1st April. This is a very powerful film exploring issues of dignity, justice, race, and tremendous courage. It is funny, deeply moving, and is based on a New York Times bestselling novel. On 8th April “The King’s Speech” is a poignant comedy starring Colin Firth, which won four academy awards and seven BAFTAs. It tackles themes of confidence, self-belief, and hope. We hope that watching these films in Lent gives new insights into the Gospels, and Lenten themes. On Tuesdays there is Mass at 6.45pm and the film begins at 7.30pm. On 15th April, the Tuesday of Holy Week, our final film is the extraordinary & gripping account of faith, “Of Gods and Men.”
Mass with Anointing (“Healing Mass”) and Buffet Lunch – NEXT Saturday, 5th April, in Holy Trinity. Mass will begin at 12.15pm and will include the Sacrament of anointing, open to all. A special effort is made to bring those who find it hard to travel to Mass. If you need transport or can offer transport please either speak to your PA or telephone John Bourke on 01268 729865. After Mass a buffet lunch will be provided in the hall.
Reconciliation Services: THIS Wednesday, 2nd April, 7.00pm St Basil’s and NEXT Wednesday, 9th April, 7.00pm Holy Trinity. Following the new format that Fr Brett and Fr Dominic preached about last weekend, we encourage you to come and experience God’s wonderful grace and mercy in a gentle, peaceful and prayerful way. “All our faults are like a single grain of sand compared to the vast mountain of God’s mercy.” (St John Vianney).
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Parish NET Teams – Easter Card delivery. THANK YOU to the more than 60 parishioners who are currently delivering more than 8,000 Easter Cards across Basildon, as part of our outreach to the town. There is a card for every parishioner with today’s newsletter. We have a few hundred spares, so if you could deliver cards, or want to know more about future plans, please liaise with your local leader (if you do not know them, ask at Mass to be introduced, or contact the parish office):
Southfields and Laindon West – Donna Sartain (and Patrick Gomes) Great Berry and Langdon Hills – Eileen Prizeman Lee Chapel North, Laindon East and Ghyllgrove – Mari Heywood Lee Chapel South, Kingswood and Vange – Phyl McLaren Fryerns – Mary Sillett Barstable and Town Centre – Ed Bishop (and Teresa Reed) Burnt Mills, Felmores, Chalvedon, Pitsea and Eversley – John & Sandra Bourke
St George's Day Celebration - Friday 25th April in Holy Trinity Hall, featuring vocalist Diane Moore. Tickets are now on sale: Adults £8.00, Children £4.00. Price includes fish, chicken or sausage & chips (nuggets & chips for children). Tickets are limited and are available from any member of the Social Committee. There are also further details on the poster at the back of the Church.
* * * * * * * Fr Paul Dynan & Fr Tom Jordan. Fr Paul & Fr Tom would like to thank all of you who have sent cards, letters and emails during this time of illness. Both Fr Tom and Fr Paul are on the road to recovery, but for Fr Paul this may take another six months or so, with one and probably two further operations. Fr Tom is recuperating in his parish in Romford, and hopes to be back on “light duties” in time for Holy Week.
* * * * * * * Gardening – It’s Spring time! Everything is starting to grow and it’s time to get the gardens ready for the summer glory! So please come to the 10.30 Mass on Sunday 27th April in your old clothes, and with gardening gloves! We also need some wheelbarrows for the day, please. We’ll work from 12 – 4pm, with sandwiches and drinks provided, and we need as many people as possible!
* * * * * * * St Therese Car Park. On Saturday 12th April the car park will be closed as white lining is taking place. Would you therefore please ensure that you do not use the car park from approximately 12midnight on Friday 11th April as the contractors will arrive early Saturday morning and the car park must be empty. Thank you.
* * * * * * * War Horse Thursday 19th June Evening Performance. Coach and ticket £49.00. BOOK NOW! Tickets are limited. For details contact Phyl McLaren on 07970 096319.
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Please pray for the Sick & Housebound Kathleen Attwood, Baby Maddison, Dawn
Bennett, John Blyth, Veronica Bragg, Irene Brockwell, Elizabeth Bull, Cecilia Carter, Terry Carter, Victoria Carter, Harry Chapman, James & Margaret Clapp, Irene Cork, Paula & Jennifer Cornwell, Pat Cudbill, Paul Dacey, Edna D’Lima, Alice Donnelly, John Dowhanyk, Catherine Eisenhauer, Owen James Eldred, James Everingham, Derek Mark Field, James Fox, Margaret Foxen, Madeline George, Annie Gibson, Patrick Gilsenan, Mary Gormley, Cora Harvey, Kay Hearn, Brian Hembling, Sheila Hex, Eileen Hodgetts, Sue Holmes, Sharon Iles, Teresa Jackson, Diane Jones, Una & John Jones, Maggie Keating, Wayne Lagden, Heather Lawrence, Bill Mair, Janet Marriage, Anne Martin, Ann McCann, Veronica McCleave, Monty Miller, Doris Milton, Sharon Morgan, Maggie O’Doherty, Margaret O’Malley, Wendy O’Neill, Breada O’Shea, Walter O’Shea, Christene Page, Kate Palmer, Jean Pasco, Molly Raiola, Margaret Reavill, Elba Robinson, Jay Ryan, Eileen Silkstone, Eddie Smyth, Patricia Spiteri, Ann Stewart, Christene Theobald, Courtney Thorpe, Nora & Clive Wakeling, Kieran Webster, Rendencion Ybardolaza, Razan Zaitounem, the patients in Basildon Hospital, the Mental Health Unit, St Luke’s Hospice & intentions on the Prayer Boards.
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Jacklyn Adebayo, RIP. Please pray for Jacklyn, who passed away leaving five children, including a very young baby and two children in St Anne Line Infant and Junior schools. Jacklyn’s funeral took place last week, conducted by the Methodist minister from the church where Jacklyn worshipped. The school headteachers, many school staff, and Fr Dominic, all attended to pay their respects, and we offer our deepest sympathy to the family at this very sad time.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Kathleen (Karol) Pointer who died recently. Kathleen’s Funeral Service will take place in South Essex Crematorium (Corbets Tey) on Monday 31st March at 11.00am. May she rest in peace.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Violet Bender who died recently. Violet’s Funeral Service will take place in Basildon Crematorium on Wednesday 2nd April at 12.00noon. May she rest in peace.
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Gift Aid. The gift aid boxes for the new tax year are ready for collection. If your details have changed (e.g. you are no longer a tax payer or you have changed address) please notify a gift aid organiser as soon as possible. Thank you.
Carpe Diem. Places are available on a day trip to Hyde Hall Gardens then on to Freeport Braintree Shops on Wednesday 30th April. Cost £18.00 which includes entry to the gardens. If you would like to go call Diane on 01268 554784 or Mary on 01268 284825.
The 200 Club The results of the draw on Wednesday 19th March were as follows:
1st Prize £119.00 No. 117 Muriel Dyer : 2nd Prize £71.40 No. 61 Kathleen Knight 3rd Prize £47.60 No. 12 James Healy
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Sacred Space Every first Wednesday of the month in St Basil’s Church 7.30-8.30pm.
Every third Wednesday of the month in Holy Trinity Church 7.30-8.30pm. Sacred Space will next take place on Wednesday 7th May. (Not during April)
Prayer Group Every second Monday in St Therese Church from 7.30 – 8.30pm.
Every last Thursday in St Basil’s House from 2.00 – 3.00pm. The next sessions will take place on Monday 12th May at St Therese and
Thursday 29th May in St Basil’s. (There are no meetings during April)
Syro-Malabar Rite
Mass Every first Saturday of the month in Holy Trinity at 5.00pm
The next Mass will take place on Saturday 5th April. Novena of Our Lady of Perpetual Succor will follow.
Adoration Every fourth Saturday of the month in Holy Trinity 5.30 – 8.30pm
The next Adoration will take place on Saturday 26th April. For futher details please contact : Mr Benny Thomas 07854885433
or Manju Sajan 07886320437 Email: [email protected]
Mass in Polish Every first Sunday of the month in St Basil’s Church at 9.30am.
The next Mass will take place on Sunday 6th April. ………………………………….
Baptism. We welcome into our faith community Laurence Sparrowhawk who will be baptized this weekend and Ifeanyi Chukwu Umeh, Rafaella Medina, Logan McCarthy and Zuriel Ganiyu who will all be baptized next weekend.
Marriage. Congratulations to Lee Nicholls and Natalie Croft who were married in St Therese Church last weekend.
St Therese Easter Flowers – If you would like a loved one remembered, kindly write the name of the person on a card and put the card together with a donation in the box. The card will then be placed in the flower arrangements at Easter.
St Anne Line Junior School are asking for donations of Easter eggs for a giant raffle they are holding on 4th April. If you can help please take your donations direct to the school. Please do not leave them in the church. Thank you.
Diana Neil (retired teacher from St Teresa's School) has written a poetry book for children (5-8yrs) called 'Oink Oinky and Ways to be Wise.' It is a wonderful, interesting insight into some well known Bible stories, guaranteed to raise a smile and to help the message to stick. The book is available from Amazon or www.matthewjamespublishing.com at £4.50.
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We have a good selection of Baptism, First Communion & Confirmation gifts as well
as Bibles, Statues, Rosaries & Crucifixes.
Why not come and have a look!
All profit from our shops is used to support the Parish.
CAFOD EVENTS. Family Walk and Children’s treasure trail Wednesday 9th April at Hanningfield Reservoir, nr Billericay Bring your own picnic. Sorry no dogs. £5 suggested donation per adult, children go free. Meet at the Visitors Centre from 11.00am Sponsored Abseil down Harlow Water Tower – Sunday 4th May. You have to be over 16 and there is a £30 participation fee. Places limited. For more details contact the CAFOD Brentwood Office on 0208 502 9722 or email [email protected] or find us on facebook.
Diocesan Annual Spirituality Day – ‘On the Road to Emmaus’ with Fr Dennis McBride, Saturday 12th April, Brentwood Cathedral Conference Centre, 01277 265255.
Vocations Weekend for young women 23rd-25th May, with FCJ Sisters, 0207 635 6602
Lower Junior Class Teacher (TMPS) required for September 2014 in St Anne Line Junior School. Application form and information pack available from Mrs Tina Lilley at the school. Closing date for receipt of applications 24th April. Phone 01268 470444 for further details.
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Mass Schedule for Fourth Sunday of Lent (A) Mothers Day
Saturday 29th
March
5.00pm St Basil’s - Donna Sartain
Sunday 30th
March
9.00am St Therese - Mary Hyndman † (A) 10.30am Holy Trinity - Ivor Swordy † 12.00noon St Basil’s - People of the Parish
6.00pm Holy Trinity - Mick Conway † ……………………………………………
Weekday Mass Schedule Monday 31
st March Feria
St Basil’s 9.30am - Michael Joseph Finn †
Tuesday 1st
April Feria
Holy Trinity 6.45pm - Mary Mohoney † (A)
Wednesday 2nd
April Feria
St Basil’s 9.30am - Dec’d Mbrs of the Rymer Family † With the EYFS, Years 1, 2 & 3 children from St Teresa’s School
Thursday 3rd
April Feria
Holy Trinity 9.30am - George Clarke †
Friday 4th
April Feria
Holy Trinity 6.45am - Mai Hoadley † St Therese 9.30am - Fr Paul Dynan (sick)
Saturday 5th
April Feria
Mass with Anointing (Healing Mass)
Holy Trinity 12.15pm - The ill and housebound of the Parish - Gillian Brown † (A)
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Mass Schedule for Fifth Sunday in Lent (A)
Saturday 5th
April
5.00pm St Basil’s - Elsie Violet Webb †
Sunday 6th
April
9.00am St Therese - Ruth & Bob Mace (54th wedding Anniv) 10.30am Holy Trinity - Jack Hurley † 12.00noon St Basil’s - People of the Parish
6.00pm Holy Trinity - Patrick Connolly † (A) ……………………………………………
Weekday Mass Schedule Monday 7
th April Feria
St Basil’s 9.30am - Dec’d Mbrs of the Hogan Family †
Tuesday 8th
April Feria
Holy Trinity 6.45pm - Patrick Hickey †
Wednesday 9th
April Feria
St Basil’s 9.30am - Agnes Welsh †
Thursday 10th
April Feria
Holy Trinity 9.30am - Fr Tom Jordan (sick)
Friday 11th
April Feria
Holy Trinity 6.45am - Kathleen Sammons † St Therese 9.30am - Eileen Minnie Brooke †
Saturday 12th
April - Feria
Holy Trinity 10.00am - George Clarke †
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Mass Schedule for Palm Sunday (A)
Saturday 12th
April
5.00pm St Basil’s - Breda Myers † (A)
Sunday 13th
April
9.00am St Therese - Paul Mampilly 10.30am Holy Trinity - Joseph Fitzpatrick † (A) 12.00noon St Basil’s - People of the Parish
6.00pm Holy Trinity - Dorothy G Fielder † ……………………………………………
Sacrament of Reconciliation Holy Trinity Church – Saturday mornings 9.15 - 9.45am St Basil’s Church – Saturday evenings 4.15 - 4.40pm St Therese Church – Friday morning 8.50 – 9.10am
… or by appointment ……………………………………………
Weekday Exposition (and Benediction) of the Blessed Sacrament For the month of April the theme of our prayer time is
For all our young people revising for exams in school, college and university.
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Safeguarding (Children & Vulnerable Adults) Representative Patrick Waters – 01268 543813
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Holy Trinity Hall & St Therese Hall Booking Enquiries Please phone the Parish Office for all hall booking enquiries.
Our halls are available for hire by local companies for courses, seminars, etc; for use by clubs and groups; and for use for receptions after Baptisms,
Weddings and Funerals that happen in our churches. They cannot be booked for parties.
All items for the newsletter must be handed in to the Parish Offfice
by 1.00pm on the Wednesday before the Sunday of publication.
