Parish Priest Fr. James McShane 01245 324138 Chairman of Parish Council Mr Alan Pursell 01621 828352 St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Head Teacher, Mrs Ginzler-Maher 01245 321828 Parish Admin/HT Diary/Gift Aid Co-Ordinator Mrs Maria Smith 01245 226724 (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - 9.30m to 2.30pm - subject to change)

Parish Email: danbury@dioceseofbrentwood.org Parish Website: www.englishmartyrswithholytrinity.org.uk Marriage Care (Professional, Confidential Counselling) 0800 389 3801 Steward of the Gospel Mrs Pauline Spratt Parish Safeguarding Officers Mr Pat McDonald and Mr Bernard Dayer Co-Ordinators for Liturgy of the Word for Children Mrs Maria Smith (English Martyrs) 01245 226724 Mrs Ellen Jones (Holy Trinity)

Approximate Mass

Attendance (31 March/

1 April)

8pm Easter Vigil Mass

English Martyrs – 44,

8.45am Holy Trinity – 171,

10.45am English Martyrs –

230

Rosary

Every Friday in Holy Trinity

Church, South Woodham

Ferrers at 8.55am

Sacrament of

Reconciliation

English Martyrs, Sat 5.30pm

-5.50pm; or by appointment.

On the move

Please introduce yourself to

Fr. James if you are new to

the Parish and complete and

return a Parish Registration

Form available in the Church

porch (and also let Fr. James

know if you are moving to a

new home).

Question of the Week How closely do we resemble the first

Christians pictured in Acts? For example, are we just an ‘assembly’ or

are we a community ‘united, heart and soul’? What can I do to make

us more the latter?

8 APRIL 2018 - SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (B)

(Year B, Part 1) Page 132-135 for Scripture Readings - Psalter Week 2

Reflection

Earlier in St. John’s Gospel, at the Last Supper, Jesus had promised the disciples that God would send them the Spirit, an Advocate, to be with them always and to guide them in truth. No wonder that this is the first thing Jesus does when he appears to the disciples after the Resurrection in St. John’s Gospel. He breathes on them and they receive the Holy Spirit, God’s gift, then and now, to all who believe. In The Book of Genesis, God breathed into the human person created out of clay and thus gave life. Here, in Jesus’ first appearance to the disciples after his resurrection, he breathes on them and gives them the Holy Spirit. It is a re-creation of sorts. The breath of life in the Spirit creates the community of believers who are ‘begotten by God’ (1 St. John 5:1) and ‘united, heart and soul’ (The Acts of the Apostles 4:32). In so doing, Jesus gives us life as God gave Adam life. In turn, we witness to the Spirit’s presence when we treat each other with the love and mercy we have been shown by God, realising that since we are all God’s children we are all sisters and brothers. On Divine Mercy Sunday, we celebrate the boundless mercy of God, who throughout history has forgiven those who have turned away. Jesus preached forgiveness extensively in his ministry, enshrining it in the prayer he taught his disciples. Now he tells his disciples, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. For those whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven’ (St. John 20:22–23). God’s mercy is both a gift of which we are unworthy and a model for us to follow.

Pastoral Patterns, Copyright Publications and Decani Music

The Liturgy of the Word A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (4:32-35)

Responsorial Psalm 117 “Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love has no end”

A reading from the first letter of St. John (5:1-6) Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia, Alleluia! Jesus said: “You believe because you can see me. Happy are those who have not seen and yet believe.” Alleluia!

The Gospel of St. John 20:19-31

DATES AND TIMES OF MASS AND DAILY LITURGIES

Dates for your Diary Fairtrade goods w ill be on sale after all Masses the w eekend of 7/8 April. Catholic Meditation Group - Next session will be on Thursday, 12 April at 7.15pm—7.45pm in Holy Trinity Church and every Thursday evening at the same time. Next Justice and Peace meeting takes place on Monday, 16 April 2018, 7.30pm in the conservatory of English Martyrs Catholic Church. Any new members are very welcome. Confirmation Preparation Classes - Session 3, Thursday 19 April at 7.30pm in English Martyrs Catholic Church. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place in English Martyrs Catholic Church on Saturday, 5 May at 10am. This will be preceded by Morning Prayer at 9.40am. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place in Holy Trinity Church on Saturday 21 April at 10.30am to 11.30am. Holy Communion - Children’s session 11 will take place on Monday 23 April at 6.15pm in St. Joseph ’s School Hall, South Woodham Ferrers (access via Holy Trinity Church). Parents’ session 5 will take place on Tuesday 8 May 2018 at 8pm in Holy Tr inity Church, South Woodham Ferrers. Padre Pio Prayer Group – ‘CANCELLED’ Due to unforeseen circumstances the Padre Pio Prayer Group has been cancelled for April. It is hoped that it will resume again in May. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Parish News

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place in English Martyrs Catholic

Church on the first Saturday of every month from 10am to 11am. This is preceded by Morning Prayer at 9.40am. Exposition of the Blessed

Sacrament takes place in Holy Trinity Church, South Woodham Ferrers on the third Saturday of very month. This is preceded by the Liturgy of the World and Holy Communion Service at 10am. Please see ‘dates for your

diary’ section of the newsletter for the next dates for Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.

SATURDAY 7 APRIL - SATURDAY WITHIN OCTAVE OF EASTER 10.00am HOLY TRINITY Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion Service 6.00pm ENGLISH MARTYRS Mass Patricia McLaclan, Rest in Peace (J&P Group) SUNDAY 8 APRIL - SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (B) (Divine Mercy Sunday) 8.45am HOLY TRINITY Mass Bridie Mannion, Rest in Peace (Johnston) 10.45am ENGLISH MARTYRS Mass Vicky Briggs, Rest in Peace (Philomena) MONDAY 9 APRIL - MONDAY WITHIN OCTAVE OF EASTER 10.00am ENGLISH MARTYRS Mass Parishioners THURSDAY 12 APRIL - THURSDAY WITHIN OCTAVE OF EASTER 9.OOam HOLY TRINITY Mass Special Intentions Fr. Angelus Houle FRIDAY 13 APRIL - FRIDAY WITHIN OCTAVE OF EASTER 9.15am HOLY TRINITY Mass Ryan McGreal, Rest in Peace (O’Connell) SATURDAY 14 APRIL - SATURDAY WITHIN OCTAVE OF EASTER 10.00am HOLY TRINITY Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion Service 6.00pm ENGLISH MARTYRS Mass Special Intentions (Sherry) SUNDAY 15 APRIL - THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER (B) 8.45am HOLY TRINITY Mass Sandy Lamberti, Rest in Peace (Lamberti) 10.45am ENGLISH MARTYRS Mass Daniel Gallagher, Rest in Peace

Pastoral Care Group (PCG) Margaret G (451466), Kath

(321383), Margaret (320525), Francis (07791 098293),

Eileen (322451) are available in times of need i.e. loneliness, family crisis, transport or any

other issues, or ring parish office. Strictest confidence

always assured.

If you would like a Mass celebrated for a deceased

friend or relative, or a special

intention, please take an envelope from the Church

porch and fill in the details and place it in the collection basket. Although it is usual to enclose an offering, please do not feel

obliged if you are unable to make an offering – Fr James

Prayer Team

This week we pray for an end to violence

on our city streets

Prayer List We pray for all our friends and their families, including: Carmel Dooley, Linda Ryan, Ann De Boise, Penelope Middelboe, Brida Posluszny, Peter Manikam, Helen, Catherine (at D), Sheila Hughes, Ann (V), Bill Thomas (Kath), Heather and Vic Jones, Andrew Crane, Jack Morgan (Susan’s Dad), Frank Sherry, Laila Hunt, Karen Duliue, Betty Fitzsimmons (D), Billie James (CNH), Patr icia (D), Johnson Fam ily, Nula Jones (St.J), Henri Chartier (St.J), Ada Gattone (Rocco), Kath Luton, Matthew (aged 8 years), Brída Rice, Kathryn (Catherine), Teresa Such (Nina), Melissa Turner (Lesley), Renée and Trinity, Rita Amendah (Hanou), Kevin Newill (Jacqui), Philomena T, Doreen Amos (Sheila), Peter (Joseph), Barbara Szczepankowska (Grazyna), Marlene (Sophia), K athryn Regan, Maureen Porter (Mark), Sam uel John Weston (Michael), O’Neill Family (McStay), Neil and Sheena Allan, Helen Holloway (Orsi), Street family, Aisling (Deborah), Alan Patchell, Val, Bridget Canney (Christine), Alfred (Ray), Dorothy Dawson (Mike), Kitty O’Dell (Maureen), Lilian Southey (NZ), Andrew Wilson (Scully), Mary Grace (Webster), Mary Canney (Christina), Joseph Singh, Daphne Taylor (Windle), Rev. Fr. Max Pereira (Doyle), Sister Patricia Mahon (Doyle), Antonipillai Christian, Raphiel Francis, Jaccoval Francis (Sinthu and Ronald), Patricia and Michael Bincalar, Robert Weston (Michael), Robin Ho (Lo), Mary Dodd, Elena Golebiowski (Christina), Kim and Alfie and the Bateman family, Ebuka Ezike (age 13, Banwo), Duncan Family (David EW), Anne Eberle (Trish), Jimmy Byrnes (Maria), Catherine Goldfain (Merryl), Chris Galise (Ted), Carol Bayliss (Maria Mc), Rosie Day (Collins), Carmel Rafferty (Sherry), Les, Michael Gaffney, Emily Wheeler (Collins), Teresa Bird, Ann Velati, Mary Patricia Parry (Meg), Fr. Bertie Moore (David), Edward Wright (Jacqui), Owen Stafford (Condon), Maria Parkin (Mia), Sarah Van Stolk (Len), Joan Troy (Eastham ), Carol Riley (Pauline S), Kia, George, Samuel and Evan (M), Jane Neely (Toni King), Philomena Hayden (Maria), Reverend Carol Ball, Yvonne Bailey (Ted), Lynne Hayward (Pauline), Elisabeth Bourn, Sarah Jessop (Collins), Clay Raybourne (O ’Byrne), John Vaughan (Collins), Michael Yates (Smith), Gill Jeffereys (Collins), John O’Brien, Fr . Paul Fox.

Dear Friends, I wish to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their very generous Easter offerings, greatly appreciated.

God bless,

Fr James

Fr George Matthews will make the annual Diocesan Appeal in our Parish the weekend of

14/15 April. Fr. George’s religious order of Franciscans will be appealing for our help to fund their seminarians

in India. Many thanks for your support.

will be a Rock ’n’ Roll evening taking place on

Saturday 9 June

We will be entertained on the night by Quiff and The Shades.

Quiff and The Shades started life as a tribute act to the early

years of Cliff Richard and The Shadows. Over the years they have introduced an increasing number of the more popular

and memorable 1960's hits playing music of The

Beatles, The Searchers, Gerry and The Pacemakers, Elvis

Presley, Eddie Cochrane, The Hollies, Buddy Holly and loads more, while still featuring a few Cliff songs and Shads

instrumentals.

Tickets will go on sale after Mass in the near future, so save

the date to avoid disappointment!

We now have only 3 available numbers for the 100 club for the coming year from April 2018. The cost is £12 per

year paid annually. If you would like one or more numbers to support our Parish funds (we raise about

£600 a year), please speak to Kath Gable either after Mass in Holy Trinity Church or call her on 01245 321383 to be

entered for the April draw. Renewal letters are now available in the Church porch.

Thank you for your continued support.

The new gift aid envelope boxes for the new tax year are available for collection in both Churches if you haven’t

already collected your box. Thank you to all parishioners who are already in the gift aid scheme. This really is very beneficial to our parish and the continued functioning of

our parish. If you pay tax and are not already in the parish gift aid scheme and would like to join, there are forms in the

Church porch or speak to Maria Smith in the parish office on 01245 226724, thank you.

Joke of the Week ... I tried to surf the Internet

and I fell off my chair!!

Attributed to Tim Vine

Diocesan News

Essex Recusant Society

(Brentwood Diocesan Historical Society): the next meeting

will be at 2.30pm on Saturday 14 April at The Grange, 93 Queens Road, Brentwood CM14 4EY. Father Fergus Kelly C.M. (Chaplain to the

Marillac Hospital, Warley) will speak on ‘The Gordon Riots, London, 1780.’

All are most welcome to attend, including non-members of the Society

Mass for Migrants

Monday 7 May (Bank Holiday Monday), 11am, Southwark Cathedral. For decades the Church has welcomed

people from many shores, and this Mass celebrates the international

diversity of our congregations. Celebrated by the Archbishop of Southwark, with our own Bishop

Alan, and many priests and people from across London, Essex, Kent and Hertfordshire, this Mass is full of joy. All are welcome. More details on the

poster at the back of the church.

The Catholic Church and the Bible

Fr Levente Balazs Martos from Hungary, and member of the

Pontifical Biblical Commission, will lead a study day on this topic at Gidea

Park Church Hall, 410 Brentwood Road, Gidea Park, RM2 6DH on

Saturday 26th May from 10.30 until 3 pm. The study day will include a panel discussion with Fr Levente, Fr Adrian

Graffy, and Fleur Dorrell, Scripture Coordinator at the Bishops’ Conference of England and

Wales. Admission is free and you are invited to bring a packed lunch.

Please book your place by email to GPstudydays@gmail.com or by phone

01708 449914.

Thy Kingdom Come The Vicariate of Evangelisation are

joining in with THY KINGDOM COME 2018 --- a global wave of

prayer for the renewal of the Christian faith. It could not be easier for

everyone, of all ages and levels of business, to help our own families,

friends, parish, Diocese and the nation to renew their friendship with Jesus. All you have to do is to pledge to pray between May 10-20. More information and resources will be made available during the weeks coming up to the event. In the

meantime you can log into https://www.thykingdomcome.global for

more information.

REFRAME a Catholic Voices initiative Coming to the Diocese of Brentwood

Find out more about the programme by coming to one of our Workshop

days. It is tough when you are asked about a controversial issue…

Reframe is an inspiring and practical experience of applying the wisdom

and genius of the heart of the Gospel

to ‘hot-button’ and relevant topics. Engaging and well-trained speakers

want to share the experience of Catholic Voices sharing the Church’s story in the media and help ordinary Catholics to change controversy into an opportunity to share the Church’s story in your conversations at work

and at home. Saturday 2 June 10 am – 3 pm

at The Campion School, Hornchurch https://doodle.com/poll/

zhmvqkyfyvi8shc5 to sign up To find out about Catholic Voices,

visit www.CatholicVoices.org.uk

Brentwood Catholic Youth Service

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Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society has several charity places for

The Vitality London 10K run on Monday 28 May 2018. This May bank holiday event has a lovely

atmosphere and takes in many of London’s iconic landmarks,

finishing in front of Buckingham Palace with all the event facilities, food and entertainment close by in Green Park. For each place, we ask for a registration fee of £30 and a

pledge to raise a minimum sponsorship of £200. If you have

your own place in the race, we would love to have you on our team; we

won’t set a sponsorship target, but any funds you can raise for us would be hugely appreciated. For further information, please contact Julie at

jabbott@bccs.org.uk or 07912 277413

Walsingham House at Abbotswick – come and see!

The refurbished House is now open, and we love receiving visitors to

enjoy the grounds and chapel. You will find pictures and information at www.bcys.net/WHabbotswick. The

date of the “official opening” is Saturday September 1st, when you are very welcome to Midday Mass with Bishop Alan, and then to stay

for the afternoon, enjoying the beautiful grounds. Do save the date!

Walsingham House at

Abbotswick – support our fundraising

Over £320,000 has been raised, including £90,000 from parish

collections and parishioners’ donations. Thank you. There is £200,000 left to raise – if 500 people each donated £400, our refurbishment debt would be

cleared. Could you do that? Every penny is being invested in our young

people, and in Abbotswick as a house open to all. Contact

Frdominic@dioceseofbrentwood.org, call 01277 373959, post cheques to Walsingham House at Abbotswick, Navestock Side, near Brentwood,

Essex CM14 5SH, or look at www.bcys.net/WHabbotswick/

donations to make an online donation.

Deanery News Secular Franciscan Order

Meets every third Sunday afternoon in Brentwood Cathedral at 2pm.

Contact Michael Weston on 01245 226445, michaelj@doctors.net.uk

Ecumenical News South Woodham Ferrers

SWF Foodbank

The foodbank opens on Wednesdays from 10am-12 noon in the New Life Church,

Clements Green Lane.

Donations now very welcome; please put in the labelled box on the round table situated

in the Meeting Room of Holy Trinity Church. Many thanks to donors. Peter

Blackman, HT Coordinator; peter@blackmanservices.co.uk

or 01245 322079.

Urgently needed items: Jam; Tins of Meat; Sponge Puddings; Fruit Juice – long life; Snacks – chocolate/other; Tea bags – 40

packs; Coffee – small/medium; Packets of Mash Potato.

Personal and other items needed: Ladies deodorants; Washing up liquid; Washing liquid (small); Shampoo – ladies/gents;

Nappies all sizes especially 1/3. Stocks of other items adequate for time

being. Thank you.

Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School, Rayleigh

The Governing Body is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated KS1/2 Class Teacher, for our wonderful children, to start in

September 2018. This post would suit either an experienced teacher or an NQT. The Governing

Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all

staff to share this commitment. Visits to the school are very welcome. Please contact Mr

Parascandolo (Head Teacher) via the school office (01268-785741). Application forms and further

information are available on the school website www.olorcps.net. Closing date :

Thursday 26 April, 2018 (4 pm)

Do you support the Church’s provision of high quality education for children

across the country? Are you interested in supporting dioceses, teachers, schools and colleges to achieve this mission? If

so, the Catholic Education Service is seeking to appoint an Assistant Director

(Education) to lead our work on Religious Education, Inspections,

Leadership, Governance and wider education policy.

Full details on the role and how to apply can be found on the Catholic Education

Service website: www.catholiceducation.org.uk