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PARISH NEWSLETTER
St Teresa's Catholic Church
The Presbytery, Brook Rd,
Newbury Park,
Ilford IG2 7JA
Tel No & Fax 020 8590 2414
Reg Charity No 234092
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stteresasnewbpark.com
Parish Priest: Fr Eamonn J Power MA
Christmas & New Year Edition - 2014
Dear friends in Christ,
Mary and the Will of God: This weekend we come to the fourth and final Sunday of the
holy season of Advent and in the Gospel passage we hear about the Blessed Virgin
Mary and the Archangel Gabriel’s appearance before her. It is a scene of the utmost
drama and Our Lady is obviously somewhat taken aback by it all. The Angel announces
God’s plan of Salvation and the vital role that she is to play, by conceiving and giving
birth to the eternal Son of God. With Christmas now being just a few days away it is
very appropriate that the Church starts to bring Advent to a close by reminding us of
the drama of the Annunciation. Mary’s response to the Angel is in stark contrast to
that of Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist. Zechariah had the temerity to
question the truth of the Angel’s message, whereas Mary merely seeks clarification
before giving her wholehearted consent. And thus began the whole incredible
revelation of the love of God made visible in the conception, birth, life, death and
resurrection of Jesus. It also reveals the immense humility of God, in that he willingly
placed himself in the position of needing the free will consent of a creature that he had
made if it was all to come to fruition. The Lord God awaits her consent and she
responds by surrendering completely to him, with the words “I am the handmaid of the
Lord, let it be done as you have said”. Let us ask Our Lady to pray that we also may
respond to the will of God in our lives with open and generous hearts.
Christmas, the Greatest Story of Them All: So the celebration of the Lord’s Birth is almost upon us and we give thanks to God for all that he revealed to us in his beloved
Son Jesus. The whole panorama of Salvation, beginning with his birth at Bethlehem
and ending with his glorious Ascension into heaven, is the greatest story ever told and
we show our gratitude first of all by thanking God for the birth of his Son. Please note
all the Mass times in the Newsletter.
Christmas Crib: As you will see when you come into church this weekend, the Crib has
been erected and is ready, for the celebration. In accordance with the tradition of the
Church of Rome, the Crib will once again stay in place until after the Feast of the
Presentation (Candle Mass) on 2nd February. The Bambina will be carried in and the
crib blessed at both of the Masses on Christmas Eve. After Midnight Mass the Bambina
stays in place for the duration. Also as stated elsewhere, all proceeds from the crib go
to the Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society.
Last Minute Christmas Confessions! I will be available after Mass on both Monday and
Wednesday this week for anyone who wishes to make a confession in preparation for
the celebration of the Lord’s Birth.
Tuesday Charismatic Prayer Group: Both regulars and non-regulars please note that the
next meeting will be on Tuesday, 30 December at the usual time of 7.30 pm.
Congratulation Fr James! On Friday evening just gone, 19 December, I was privileged
to attend the celebratory Mass for the Golden Jubilee of 50 years in the priesthood of
Fr James Hawes. Congratulations Fr James and Ad Multos Annos!
Farewell and Happy Retirement Mrs Brown! On Thursday just gone, 18 December, I
attended the Mass to mark the retirement of Mrs Helen Brown as head of Saint Aidan’s
school. I was on the interview panel that gave her the job 14 years ago and during her
time she transformed the school beyond all recognition. We wish her a long and happy
retirement
St Stephen’s (Boxing) Day: This coming Friday, 26 December, is traditionally St
Stephen’s day and is also the day when Altar Servers renew their commitment to their
ministry. So we hope a good number of them will attend Mass and renew their
commitment to Christ and his Church
Healing Masses at Abbotswick: There will be a full programme of the Masses at the
Diocesan House of Prayer next year, beginning on Wednesday, 21 January and all are
welcome.
Monsignor John Armitage: On behalf of the parish we extend our warmest
congratulations to Mgr Armitage who, having spent many years in the East End, has
been given the position of Director of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham.
He takes up his appointment on Ash Wednesday next year for a period of five years.
Watch out Chelsea and Arsenal! A busy programme awaits the Happy Hammers and
indeed all the other teams. But for the Hammers it’s Leicester City this weekend,
followed quickly by Chelsea next Friday and the Arsenal on Sunday! We await with
interest!
God Bless you all,
Fr Eamonn.
Services up to 5th January
Sat 20 Dec
6.00 pm
Sun 21 Dec
08.00 am
10.30 am
5.00 pm
Mon 22 Dec
09.10 am
09.30 am
Tues 23 Dec
09.10 am
09.30 am
Wed 24 Dec
09.10 am
09.30 am
Wed 24 Dec
7.00 pm
11.30 pm
Thurs 25 Dec
Midnight
08.00 am
10.30 am
Fri 26 Dec
09.40 am
10.00 am
Vigil Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Advent
Mass
Rita Maher. RIP Anniversary
The Fourth Sunday of Advent
Mass
Our Parish Community
Mass
Bernadette McMahon. RIP Anniversary
Holy Hour
Weekday of Advent
Morning Prayer
Mass
Catherine O’Rourke. RIP
Weekday of Advent
Morning Prayer
Mass
Peggy Mitchell. Intentions
Weekday of Advent
Morning Prayer
Mass
Ann Sherlock. RIP
Vigil for the Birth of Jesus Christ the Lord
First Mass of Christmas. Kevin Nirmalanayagam.
Thanksgiving
Carol Service
The Birth of Jesus Christ the Lord
Mass Dyllis & Angit Barrie-Dangerfield.
Intentions
Mass Our Parish Community.
Mass Barbara & Laurence Saverimuthu. RIP
& Kurusumuthu Family. RIP
St Stephen, the First Martyr
Morning Prayer
Mass Kieran Delaney. RIP
Sacrament of Reconciliation
The Priest is available in the Reconciliation Room each Saturday
from 11.30 am to 12 noon and from 5.30 pm to 5.45 pm.
Sat 27 Dec
6.00 pm
Sun 28 Dec
08.00 am
10.30 am
5.00 pm
Vigil Mass for the The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary &
Joseph
Mass Our Parish Community.
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph
Mass Deceased Family & Friends of the
D’Cunha Family.
Mass
Fr Liam Hayes. RIP
Holy Hour
(Each weekday Mass will be preceded by Morning Prayer at 09.40 am.)
Mon 29 Dec
10.00 am
Tues 30 Dec
10.00 am
7.30 pm
Wed 31 Dec
10. 00 am
Thur 01 Jan
10.00 am
Frid 02 Jan
10.00 am
3.00 pm
Sat 03 Jan
10.00 am
10.30 am
Sat 03 Jan
6.00 pm
Sun 04 Jan
08.00 am
10.30 am
5.00 pm
St Thomas à Becket, Bishop, Martyr
Mass Emiliano Rocafort. RIP Anniversary
Sixth Day within the Octave of Christmas
Mass Emiterio Maggino. RIP Anniversary
Prayer Group
St Sylvester I, Pope
Mass Irene Celejewski. RIP Anniversary
Mary , the Holy Mother of God
Mass Deceased Members of the Heffernan &
Curtis Families.
Ss Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops.
Mass Intentions of the Sick.
Chaplet of the Divine Mercy.
Most Holy Name of Jesus
Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
Mass Our Lady’s Intentions.
Vigil Mass for the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord
Mass Chris McGowan. Intentions
The Epiphany of the Lord
Mass Maeve McBennett. Intentions
Mass Our Parish Community.
Holy Hour
Parish - Regular Notices
BAPTISM PREPARATION: If you are expecting a baby or have a baby for baptism in
the next couple of months, please contact Helen Mac Mahon on 020 8590 9981 who
will help you make the appropriate arrangements.
SICK AT HOME OR IN HOSPITAL: If you know of any sick people in the Parish needing
a priestly visit or to be kept in our prayers, please contact our Care of the Sick
Coordinator, Wilma Lewandowski, on 020 8220 9135.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK: Please pray for Dyllis Barrie-Dangerfield, Billy Brennan,
Diane Foster, Tyrone Foster, Greg Gallagher, Freda Godfrey, Sheila Guise, Dan Keely,
Monica Keely, Lorna Lawrence, Ann Matthews, Chris McNamara, Mary O’Driscoll,
Giuseppe Palumbo, Lawrence Pereira, Kathleen & Pat Reynolds, Tony Sheridan,
Soosaipillai Thruchelvam and Evalina Underwood. Also the sick Priests of the Diocese
- Mgr Michael Corley, Frs Paul Dynan and Stewart Foster.
ANNIVERSARIES IN DECEMBER: Kathleen Buckley, Irene Celejewski , William Cheney,
Krystyna Dabrowska, Des D’Arcy, Eileen Denihan, Thomas Dwyer, Michael Egan,
James Flavin, John Flavin, Daisy Geater, Patricia Hicks, Ronald King, Rita Maher, Ellen
Maplesden, Gladys McCarthy, Frank Musiel, Aurther Pohl, Rosalina Viegas and
Connie Walsh.
ANNIVERSARIES FOR JANUARY: Don Baker, Leonard Beeby, Mary Blue, Bill Bush,
Winifred Chainey, Samuel Chingyonga, David Clarke, Nora Cunningham, Harry
Everett, Eileen Ferrier, Ellen Hiscock, Dennis Jackson, Ellen Kelleher, Harold Kemp,
Tommy McCabe, Jim McDonnell, John Page, John Pearson, Ellen Ronan, Dunkstan
Sebastiampillai, David Smith, Paddy Walsh and Kathleen Ward.
MASS REQUESTS: Special envelopes can be found at the back of the Church. If you
are asking for a number of Masses then you must use a separate envelope for each
request and place your offering in each envelope. Also, if you want a Mass offered
on a particular day, then you should aim to give the Parish Secretary about 8 weeks’
notice. Although every effort will be made to meet your preferred date please note
that it will not always be possible.
CHURCH HALL: The Church Hall is available for bookings by Parishioners and non
Parishioners alike. Please contact 07887983310 for bookings and conditions.
REFRESHMENTS AFTER 10.30 AM MASS ON SUNDAY: Refreshments will once again
be served in the Hall after the 10.30 am Mass. Do come along for a chat and a
“Cuppa”
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Parish - Meetings
Monday 22nd & 29th Legion of Mary in the Presbytery Room at 7.30 pm.
Parish - In & Around
GREENERY WANTED: The Flower
CHURCH CLEANING: Teams D & E.
Group would appreciate any
OFFERTORY COLLECTION: Last
weekend’s collection (incl Standing “greenery” that you can spare to
Orders) raised £ 915.41 of which 71% help decorate the church at
was gift aided. Thank you very much Christmas. Please leave what you
can at the rear of the church by no
for your continued generosity.
later than midday on this coming
RETIRING COLLECTION LAST
Tuesday, (23 December).
WEEKEND: The retiring collection last
weekend for flowers to decorate our CHRISTMAS OFFERTORY
COLLECTION: Please remember
Church over the Christmas season
that your Offertory donation at
raised the magnificent total of
Christmas is your personal gift to Fr
£411.84 of which 22% was “Gift
Aided”. Thank you so much for your Eamonn. Together with your gift at
Easter, it forms the major source of
generosity.
his income for the year. If you use
CHILD FIRST UK: Congratulations to
all the young people who organised the envelope system then please
place your offering in the envelope
and helped in the “Bake Sale” last
weekend to raise funds for the work marked Christmas Gift.
of Child First UK. The event raised a
CRIB OFFERINGS: All the money
total of £351.60 for this worthy cause placed in the basket in the Crib will
and grateful thanks go to everyone
be sent to the Brentwood Catholic
who came along in support. For more Children's Society. The Society
information about Child First UK,
provides an early intervention
which is a UK based charity funding
service to children, young people
projects dedicated to educating
and their families which enables
children affected by the Sri Lankan
them to address difficulties that
Civil War, please go to the Home page may be impeding their educational,
of the Parish website and follow the social and emotional development.
link under “Quick Links”.
Their Mission Statement enshrines
the principle that assistance is
provided to any child in need. A
great deal of the work of the
Society is done in our schools in
Essex and East London. The
finance comes from a mixture of
sources but without the support of
the Catholic community the vital
work done by the Society for
children in need could not
continue. Please be as generous as
you can.
VISITORS: If you are a visitor to St
Teresa’s then you are most
welcome and we very much hope
you enjoy the service you are
attending. If you are a tax payer
and would like to “Gift Aid “ your
Offertory donation, then please
use one of the special “Gift Aid”
envelopes which you will find at
the back of the Church.
PARISH ROTAS: Individual copies
of the new Rota for Eucharistic
Ministers effective from 28
December are now available for
collection from the back of the
Church. The Rota can also be
found on the Notice Board in the
Porch and can be viewed on the
parish website. Just follow the link
under “Parish Rotas”.
TWIN PARISH IN POMEROY: In the
past, it has been the practice for us to
have a special collection around this
time of the year for our twin parish in
Pomeroy, South Africa, to help
finance a particular cause or project.
Following the departure of Fr Bongani,
the Parish Priest, we have, despite all
our efforts, failed to establish contact
with his successor, until that is this
last week when we had an email from
Fr Sunday, the new Parish Priest. He
has promised to let us have details in
the New Year of a particular project
where our financial support would be
most welcome and once this
information is to hand we will let you
know. Meantime, please remember
Fr Sunday and his parishioners in
your prayers over the Christmas
season.
CWL NEWS: There are some extra
copies of the CWL News in the porch.
So, if you want to find out more about
what the Catholic Women’s League
gets up to then please help yourself to
a copy. They are free!
ST TERESA’S ON – LINE: Now into its
fifth year, the Parish Web Site can be
found at
www.stteresasnewbpark.com. So,
whether or not you regularly worship
at St Teresa’s, it’s really easy to keep
up to date with everything that is
going on in the Parish during the
year. In addition to the on - line
Newsletter, you can view Fr
Eamonn’s weekly Homily as well as
the Mass Readings of the Day and
an extensive Photo Gallery. There
are also some interesting links on
the site which you might find useful,
especially when you are going on
holiday and want to know where to
find the nearest Church and the
Mass times.
HELP REQUIRED: Would you like to
get involved in the running of our
Parish, as either a Welcomer,
Cleaner, Flower Arranger, Reader,
Offertory Collector, Gardener, or a
member of the Social and
Fundraising group? If you would
like to know more or would like to
volunteer your services for any of
the Parish groups please speak to
Gerry Gillan after the 10.30 Mass
or email him at
[email protected] and
he will pass your name to the
person in charge of the particular
group that is of interest to you.
DIOCESAN DIRECTORY 2015: The
Directory for next year is now available from the Repository at the
back of the Church priced at £2.75.
NEW PARISHIONERS: Please make
yourselves known to Fr Eamonn and
complete a Parish Registration Form
(copies in the rack in the Porch) so
that we may welcome and inform
you about our parish life.
NEWSLETTER: The next Newsletter
will be published over the weekend
03/04 January.
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ILFORD DROP IN CENTRE: Male
volunteers are especially needed at
this time to help with the homeless
every Sunday lunchtime at the Ss
Peter & Paul Parish Centre. Also
needed, as winter approaches, are
blankets, shoes, jumpers etc. So if
you can you spare just two hours on
a Sunday afternoon from 1 pm to 3
pm once every 4/6 weeks, or have
any of the items needed, please
contact Wendy Taylor on 020 8554
7707 or email
[email protected] or Sonia
Chopra on 07796 882 687 or email
[email protected]
NINE LESSONS & CAROLS: If you
would like to prepare for Christmas
in a really special way this year, then
please come along to Brentwood
Cathedral this Sunday 21 December
at 4.00 pm led by Bishop Alan. This
is a beautiful service of music,
readings and prayer to which everyone
in the Diocese is welcome.
YOUTH NEW YEAR RETREAT –
TAKE HEART: If you’re 16-35 &
would like a fun & meaningful
CHAPEL END SAVOY PLAYERS will be
way start to 2015, then TAKE
performing Christmas Carols and
HEART is for you. This 4 day LonMusic at Ilford Hospital Chapel on
don event will take place from 29
Saturday, 27 December at 7.00 pm.
December to 01 January at Maria
The address of the venue, which has
disabled facilities, is 48 Ilford Hill, Ilford, Fidelis Lower School, North Gower
Street, NW1 2HR. It will be jam
Essex, IG1 2AT. Tickets are £8 each,
packed with engaging talks, workand this includes refreshments which
shops, prayer, live music & social
will be served in the interval. To
purchase tickets, call 020 8590 2098 or times ... There will be laughter,
email [email protected] or you prayer & most importantly an Encounter with our Great & Loving
can purchase them on the night.
God! Check it out on:
MASS FOR VOCATIONS: You are
www.vouth2000 or our Facebook
warmly invited to join seminarians
Page follow @youth2000uk or on
from the Diocese, along with those
Twitter. Alternatively contact the
considering Priesthood and the
National Office on 0207 221 2124
Religious Life, for a special “Mass for
or [email protected] for more
Vocations” at which Bishop Alan will
information.
preach, on Monday, 29 December, at
SHRINES OF FRANCE PILGRIMAGE
11.30 am at Holy Trinity Church, 71
2015: Visiting the sanctuaries of St
Wickhay, and Basildon. SS15 5AD.
Jean Vianney, St Margaret Mary
Everyone is welcome – feel free to
Alacoque and St Claude La
turn up! If you are discerning a
vocation to Priesthood or Religious Life Colombiere between 6 -12 April
next year. The tour includes
and would like more information,
overnight at Nevers to visit St
please contact Fr Dominic, Vocations
Bernadette Soubirous and St.
Director, 01268 281732
or [email protected]. Amadour; overnight at
Rocamadour then
Holy Trinity is close to the A13, A127
onto Lourdes for four nights.
and Basildon station (c2c main line
Superb accommodation.
from Southend or London).
Scheduled Flights, luxury coach
transfers. Full spiritual programme
with Fr Joseph Whisstock. This is at
a very relaxed pace, and will suit all.
Please ring Sue Baillie on for 079
79746 707 for further information
of this amazing not to be missed
opportunity. Cost is £750 per
person based on 2 sharing and a
deposit will secure your place.
PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES
SUMMER 2015: Bishop Alan will
lead the Annual Diocesan
Pilgrimage to Lourdes, from Sunday,
26 to Friday 31 July 2015. The cost
will be from £649 by air with full
board for six days, five nights, or
from £429 by coach. This
pilgrimage includes an experienced
medical team and plenty of help
for those with mobility needs. It is
also ideal for couples, individuals,
and groups of friends. There is a full
programme to opt in and out of,
and everyone is welcome. Please
visit www.brentwoodlourdes.org
for more information and to order
a brochure.
FLAT TO LET TO TEACHER(s): 1 bed
first floor flat with own entrance to
rent £750pcm in quiet residential
street very close to Chadwell Heath
train station. Parking in street (with
residents parking permit).
Contact: Veronica Lonergan Holy
Family 01376 513418 message via
Mrs Buet.
NEWSLETTER ITEMS: If you have
any items that you would like to
appear in the weekly Newsletter
then please email them to
[email protected] and
copy to
[email protected]
The copy deadline for including
items in the Newsletter is
Thursday 12 noon. .
Job Opportunities.
THE URSULINE ACADEMY ILFORD:
Due to the retirement of the
present incumbent, the Governing
Body is seeking to appoint from
September 2015 an outstanding,
inspirational leader to the post of
Principal. For further information
and to download an application
form please access the Academy
website: www.uai.org.uk or email
[email protected]
Closing Date for completed
applications is 12 noon on
Wednesday, 28 January with
interviews in the week
commencing Monday, 2 February.
Please note we are unable to
accept CVs.
The Parish Register for 2014
During the past year we welcomed into our Parish community Hamilton Abura. Jae-Li Chinyanga, Nathan Cooper, Lenola Enobun,
Phillip Kamicheril, Aiden McGilloway, Maise Mac Mahon, Alexander
Martinez and Kyle Sanghera who were all baptised in St Teresa’s.
Please remember them and their families in your prayers.
The following made their First Holy Communion in May Hannah Abura; Temitayo Akinbolu; Rocsan Robert-Chajee; Andre
Griffith; Augustine Hilman; Neil James; Nikhil James; Luca McDonlad;
Ron Siby; Nathan Elorm Nyavi and Malisha Warakapitiya Gamage.
Again, please remember them all in your prayers.
The following were confirmed in November Edmund Abura, Talisha Ariarasa, Charlotte Arulseelan, Sian Chinwuba,
Zhane Edgar, Dominique Fernandes, Reanna Griffith, Dennis Hilman,
Amanda Monrose, Jenny Monrose, Martin Monrose, Stefan RobertChajee, Robin Romans and Amila Sathiendra. Again, please
remember them all in your prayers..
We congratulate Doru Nicolae Balla and Brigitta Zay who were married in St
Teresa’s during the year. We wish them every happiness for the
future.
And finally, our deepest sympathy goes to the families and
friends of
Anthony Kelleher, James McDonnell and Patrick Walsh who died
during the year.
Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and let perpetual light shine
upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful
departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.