The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ
And the love of God
And the communion of The Holy Spirit
Be with you all
Saturday 17th - 10:00 - 11:00 am - Confessions (or anytime by appointment)
6:00 pm - Mass
Sunday 18th - Only one mass at 11:00 am
Monday 19th - No Mass Church Closed All Day
Tuesday 20th - 9:00 am
Wednesday 21st - 9:00 am
Thursday 22nd - 9:00am
Friday 23rd - 9:00am (Adoration after 9am Mass. Church opened until 10am)
Saturday 24th- 7.00am - Pilgrimage to Walsingham.
No Mass at 6.00pm.
Sunday 25th - 9:00am & 11:00am - Mass
Last Sunday we celebrated Vocation Sunday and reflected on the call to imitate Jesus, the Good
Shepherd who laid his life for his sheep. This Sunday we are invited to reflect on the fundamental
vocation that underpins and unites all vocations in the service of the Lord: to vocation to love. In today’s gospel reading Jesus commands his disciples to ‘love one another as I have loved you’. It is clear that the early Christian community took Jesus’ words to heart. They loved one another in truth.
The great Church historian, Adolph von Horneck wrote about the extraordinary witness of the early Christians: “The new language on the lips of Christians was the language of love. But it was more than a language, it was a thing of power and action.” In other words, their love was not mere words or pious gestures, but a practical love, expressed in deeds of caring service, especially service to the poor.
True love summons us to leave our comfort zones, to give our time, our energy, our talents, and indeed our very selves, to others. And to do this not just when we feel in good form or for a short time, but to do it in season and out of season, in good times and bad, until our life has been ‘poured out like a libation’ (2 Tim 4:6) This kind of selfless, enduring love demands the best of us and brings out the best in us. It is our fundamental vocation. Let us ask the Lord to teach us how to love one another as He loves us.
God bless you all. Fr. Henry
Pope Leo XIV addressed members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See on Friday morning, just one week after his election to the See of Peter.
Marking his first address to the diplomatic community, Pope Leo XIV paid tribute to Ambassador George Poulides of Cyprus, the outgoing Dean of the Corps, praising his years of “energy, commitment and kindness,” as well as the esteem he earned from Pope Francis and previous Popes.
Turning then to the diplomatic representatives, the Pope reaffirmed the Church’s commitment to serve all humanity, describing the diplomatic community as a family “that shares the joys and sorrows of life” and is grounded in human and spiritual values. The Pope went on to note that in this family the Church does not seek priviliges but rather opportunities to build bridges, particularly through its distinctive form of diplomacy rooted in pastoral concern.
"I hope that vocations to Lasallian religious consecration may grow, that they be encouraged and promoted—within your schools and beyond—and that, in synergy with all the other formative components, they may contribute to inspiring joyful and fruitful paths of holiness among the young who attend them."
Pope Leo XIV gave this encouragement to Christian Brothers when receiving them in the Vatican on Thursday.
Frequently referred to as Christian Brothers, the Lasallian Brothers are named after their founder, St. John Baptist de La Salle, who founded the mission to provide a human and Christian education to the young, especially the poor. The Brothers, lay religious men dedicated exclusively to education, are known for their global education efforts.
The growth and perseverance of Catholic communities in the People's Republic of China have been marked by the recent opening of two new churches, tangible expressions of enduring faith amidst changing historical contexts.
According to Fides News Agency, on May 10, Bishop Francis Cui Qingqi, OFM, of Hankou/Wuhan presided over the solemn inauguration of the new Church of Christ the King in Xiaogan, Hubei Province. During his homily, Bishop Cui described the 33-meter-high bell tower as a symbol directing the faithful's gaze toward the Kingdom of Heaven, while also serving as a call to ground Christian life in the richness of Chinese tradition.
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Chadwell Heath, St. Bede's.
Online:
Account Number: 01017624
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Thank you for your donations. God Bless You, Fr. Henry.
Training for new altar servers (adults and children who
have received their First Holy Communion) will take
place on 24th and 31st May. If you are interested in
serving at Mass, please complete the form at the back of
the church and place it in the designated folder. You will
be contacted prior to the training sessions.
THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES
Throughout the Easter period we read each day in the Liturgy from the Acts of the Apostles. Talks by Fr Adrian Graffy, parish priest of Gidea Park, are available on www.whatgoodnews.org Please go to ‘Faith Talks’ and scroll down to ‘Acts of the Apostles’ and ‘Paul in Acts’.
On the 18th of May, Bishop Alan Williams will be visiting our parish.
We will have one Mass at 11am.
The Bishop will confirm our candidates.
Let us come in big numbers to celebrate with our Bishop.
In preparation for the Bishop’s visit on Sunday, 18th May
at 11:00am, there will be a mandatory meeting for all
Ushers and Altar Servers on Saturday, 17th May at 12:00
noon in the church. If you wish to serve, please ensure
you attend. Those who do not attend may not be
permitted to serve at the Mass.
Please save the date for the upcoming Life in the Spirit Seminars which are being held in Brentwood Cathedral Large Hall over 6 Tuesday evenings (29th April - 3rd June). Come along to hear inspiring speakers, be filled with the Holy Spirit and travel through your own 'Holy Door' as we celebrate this Jubilee Year. More details will follow shortly.
26th & 27th April
Envelopes £418
Loose plate £488.49
Fr Henry would like to
thank you all !
All sessions are at 7pm
26th March
30th April
21st May
25th June
16th Jul
25th September
30th October
27th November
Mary’s Meals would like to invite you to collect all your foreign currency—no matter how old or small—for a special collection. In 2 weekends’ time, there will be envelopes at the back of the church for you to take home and put all your foreign coins and notes into. Clear out your drawers and check under the sofa! Currently, the charity feeds over 2.4 million young children in their place of education. By giving Mary’s Meals your foreign coins and notes, you can help feed the next hungry child. Mary’s Meals feeds children in over 17 countries. Because of our low costs, we can do this for as little as £19.15 per child per year! We will also take UK coins/notes that aren't legal tender .
On 24th May 2025: Join Bishop Alan and other parishes around the Diocese of Brentwood in Walsingham to celebrate the Jubilee Year of Hope. We will celebrate Mass at the Basilica before walking the Holy Mile to the grounds of Walsingham Abbey to celebrate Vespers and Benediction on the site of the Holy House. If you would like to come please contact Fr Henry.
Due to new rules set by the Bishops’ Conference it is essential that I know the names of every priest and deacon attending as the Shrine will need the Bishop to provide letters of good standing for every cleric assisting at Mass. Therefore, if you intend to come make sure you put it in your diary now and let me know as soon as possible.
I look forward to seeing you in Walsingham on Saturday 24th May.
Yours fraternally,
Fr Daniel Kelly
Join Bishop Alan in Lourdes from Friday 18th to Friday 25th July.
We can support those with medical needs.
For further information, please phone Tangney Tours on 01732 886 666
or book online:
www.Tangney-tours.com/diocese-pilgrimages/diocese-brentwood/
Of course, you may wish to make your own travel and hotel arrangements for your parish. You are most welcome to do this and still participate fully in the program of the diocesan pilgrimage. If so, please tell me and I shall make sure you are able to join as much of the diocesan program as you would like.
Annual Collection
The money raised from the annual collection for Lourdes at Sunday Masses is used to help cover the costs of nurses and others who assist.
This ensures that pilgrims with medical can come to Lourdes. The money is also used to support pilgrims who otherwise could not afford to come.
For further information regarding this, you are most welcome to contact me.
With warm regards and thanks,
Fr Paul Keane
Director of the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Tel: 01223 742 192.
Many of our parishioners remember the weekly Over 50s Club
as a lifeline, especially for those feeling isolated at home. Since
its organiser retired, the club has sadly come to a halt. After
hearing from parishioners on Easter Sunday about their
loneliness, we feel called to revive this much-loved gathering—
open to all ages! Just 1–2 hours a week with tea, cards,
dominos, puzzles, and friendly company can make a big
difference. If you're interested in helping or attending, please
add your name and contact details to the form at the back of
the church. Together, we can make this happen.
RCIA is the formal process by which adults are received into the Catholic Church through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist, while learning about the teachings of the Catholic faith. If you regularly attend church and wish to deepen your understanding or begin your journey into the Catholic Church, RCIA is a great place to start. We begin our Journey in Faith this June. If you're interested, please speak to Fr. Henry.
The Ursuline Academy Ilford is looking to recruit a Data & Admissions Officer.
Please see school website for more details The Ursuline Academy Ilford - Come work at UAI!
KS1/KS2 Class Teacher – St Aidan's Primary School, Ilford Application Deadline: 12:00 noon, Monday 19th May 2025 Headteacher – St Peter's Primary School, Romford Application Deadline: 12:00 noon, Monday 6th June 2025 Please visit the respective school websites for more details and application forms
The following leadership roles are
currently open within the Brentwood
Diocese. Please consider applying or
sharing with others in Catholic
education.
Headteacher – St Peter’s Catholic
Primary School, Romford
Application Deadline: 12:00 noon,
Tuesday 22nd April 2025
Deputy Headteacher – St Patrick’s
Primary School, Walthamstow
Application Deadline: 3:00pm, Monday
28th April 2025
Headteacher – St Mary’s Primary
School, Hornchurch
Application Deadline: 5:00pm, Monday
28th April 2025
For more details or to apply, please visit
the Brentwood Diocese Education
website or contact the school directly.
THE CANONESSES OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE invite applications for the post of BOOKKEEPER. (Relevant skills and experience required). 20 HOURS A WEEK. Office based in Colchester CO4 3XD. For further details please look at our website – www.canonesses.co.uk Closing date for applications May 9th, and interviews on May 23rd.
We are seeking a General Kitchen Assistant from September 2025, working 10 hours per week (Mon–Fri, 12:15 2:15pm). Pay: £14.56/hour (APTC Scale 1, Point 2) Food hygiene certificate and experience preferred. An enhanced DBS will be required. Apply via the Job Vacancies section on the school website or contact Mrs Sharon Flynn at sflynn@mary.havering.sch.uk Closing date: Monday, 2nd June 2025
Morning tours for prospective parents/carers will take place from Monday 19th to Friday 23rd May, starting at 9:15am. To book, please email: office@tpc.academy We are still accepting applications for Year 7 entry in September 2025.
Our Lady of Grace, Chingford, is seeking a part-time
Cleaner to join the team.
Hours: 9 hours per week (flexible working
arrangement to be agreed)
Hourly Rate: £13.85
Start Date: As soon as possible
To apply or make an enquiry, please send your CV and
cover letter to: chingfordolgsta@brcdt.org
Bede was born in 673 AD in the northeast of England. From the age of seven, he received a Benedictine education at the Northumbrian monastery of Saint Peter at Wearmouth, today part of Sunderland. Bede spent his whole life within the twin monasteries of St Peter at Wearmouth and St Paul in Jarrow, where he became a Benedictine monk and continued his studies using the fine libraries established by the monastery's founder, St Benedict Biscop, Bede's first teacher, and under the guidance of Abbot Ceolfrith (Ceolwulf).
Bede wrote on many topics. His most famous work, Historia Ecclesiastica Gentis Anglorum (the Ecclesiastical History of the English People), earned Bede the title "The Father of English History". His works revealed not only Bede's qualities as a scholar and historian but also the qualities of modesty and humility which make his works so memorable. However, Bede's work shows that he had at his command all the learning of his time. Bede's writings included papers and articles on scientific, historical, theological, and mathematical matters, as well as poetry and literature. St Bede is widely regarded as the greatest of all the Anglo-Saxon scholars. His sainthood was generally recognized around fifty years after his death on 25th May 735 AD. His bones were later elevated from St Paul's in Jarrow to Durham, where they lie in the Galilee Chapel at Durham Cathedral. Bede's scholarship and importance to Catholicism were recognized on 13th November 1899 when Pope Leo XIII decreed the title of Doctor Ecclesiae to St Bede the Venerable, making him the only English Doctor of the Church.
Barking
6:00pm - 7:00pm (Thursday)
Becontree
9:30am - 10:10am (Friday)
Chadwell Heath
9:30am - 10:00am (Friday)
Clayhall
8:30am - 9:00am (Tuesday – Saturday)
(until 11am on the First Friday)
4:30pm - 5:00pm (Sunday)
Dagenham, Holy Family
9:30am – 10:30am (Friday)
Dagenham, St Peters
8.30am – 9.00 am (Monday – Friday)
9.30am – 10am (Wednesday)
Goodmayes
9:30am - 10:00am (Monday – Saturday)
Hainault
10:30am - 11:30am (Tuesday – Saturday)
Ilford
10:00am - 12:30pm (Wednesday)
New Barking
8.15am - 9.15am (Friday)
10.30am - 11.30am (Saturday)
Newbury Park
10:00am - 11:00am (Thursday)
5:00pm - 6:00pm (Saturday)
Wanstead
9:30am - 11:00am (Friday)
7:00pm - 8:00pm (Friday)
South Woodford
8:45am - 9:30am (Wednesday)
5:30pm - 6:30pm (1st Saturday)
Confessions
Saturdays 10 to 11am or anytime by appointment.
Baptism of children
On Sundays with prior arrangements. Parents must attend two sessions. Parents must be registered members of the parish. At least one godparent must be a baptised catholic with a baptism certificate and confirmed.
Marriage
Those to have their marriage blessed should notify the Priest-in-charge at least six months before the proposed date.
First Holy Communion
This is usually done once a year in conjunction with the school. Other cases will be dealt with on individual bases.
Confirmation
This is usually done once a year. Announcements are done in the parish newsletter and on the website
RCIA
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adult
Those who would like to be received in the Catholic church should see the priest-in-charge any time and make arrangements to start the course.
All are welcome.
N.B
You need to be a registered member of our parish. Have faithful attendance at mass on Sundays and Holy Days. Fill out our registration form.
Fr Henry
The weekly parish newsletter is now available as a PDF download from the Newsletter Page
The Lady Chapel is a lovely place to introduce young children to our Liturgy on Saturdays & Sundays without parents getting stressed. It is also used for prayer groups and individual just wanting a quiet moment. Can we ask that we all respect the Lady Chapel, by ensuring that we leave it in a clean and orderly manner. If children make a mess, after mass can parents ask the welcomers to point them to the broom cupboard so you can clean up before departing. Also, can we ask that children do not play or eat on the Altar or organ.
The Parish Council
The Parish can now offer contactless donations for parishioners who may wish to avoid handling cash. A new donation page with further information and QR codes is available. Click the button below for the Donation Page Donations can be made with or without Gift-aid Copies of the QR codes are also available in the church.
As always, we are deeply grateful to all our parishioners for the continued support you so generously give our parish
St Bede Catholic Church
Rev. Henry Mobela, The Presbytery, Bishops Avenue, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 5RS
Email: chadwellheath@brcdt.org
Brentwood Diocesan Trust
Registered Charity No. 234092
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